My Dear Brothers Episode 34 Recap
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Shen Guan, who had been vigilantly guarding the Divine Palace enchantment, finally welcomed Bi Hong, the new head of the Alliance. Shen Guan instructed Bi Hong to enter the Demonic Immortal Array immediately and fulfill his duty. Yuan Zhao then requested to accompany Bi Hong to assist him in his new role, a request Shen Guan granted.
As Shen Guan expressed relief that her arduous watch was nearing its end, she sensed her holy power waning, struggling to maintain the Divine Palace enchantment. Suddenly, Qiu Li arrived with a contingent of demon forces, attempting to breach the Forbidden area of Divine Palace. Shen Guan warned them to retreat and engaged them, but quickly realized her power was severely depleted from continuously strengthening the Demonic Immortal Array in recent days.
Qiu Li, observing Shen Guan's weakened state, mocked her vulnerability and ordered her forces to attack. She demanded to know the whereabouts of Yuan Zhao and Bi Hong, but Shen Guan refused to disclose any information, leading to a direct confrontation where the exhausted Shen Guan was swiftly defeated. As Bi Hong and Yuan Zhao prepared for the sacrifice, Qiu Li appeared and effortlessly seized the official seal of the Alliance Head, rendering the array entrance unusable.
Yuan Zhao questioned her actions, but Qiu Li, driven by a rekindled family affection and the knowledge that the Alliance Head's entry meant sacrifice, bitterly accused him of readily reconciling with Bi Hong while consistently choosing Bi Hong over her. She declared she could not bear to be separated from her family again.
Yuan Zhao acknowledged his past failings as a father and pleaded with her not to obstruct the sacrifice, warning that failure to do so would lead to massive destruction throughout the Immortals World. Bi Hong added that their sacrifice was meant to protect her. Qiu Li dismissed their pleas as insincere, asserting that she had endured suffering alone and would now dictate her own fate.
She then threatened to destroy the official seal if Yuan Zhao or Bi Hong advanced, declaring them both imprisoned. Yuan Zhao desperately appealed to her to consider the fate of the Immortals World, but Qiu Li remained unmoved, stating she would find countless other spiritual roots to replace Bi Hong's, emphasizing that she cared little for others' lives and would not be abandoned again.
Following her confrontation with Yuan Zhao and Bi Hong, Qiu Li commanded her subordinates to send ten captured Immortal disciples for sacrifice daily, threatening to increase the number if necessary and to continue capturing more from all the sects. She also dispatched a message to the Yuhua Sect, demanding that Shi Dong be handed over, or all their members would be sacrificed.
Qiu Li then mused to herself that with Shi Dong by her side, their family would finally be complete. Upon hearing Qiu Li's threat, Yuan Ye, the head of the Yuhua Sect, defiantly declared that his righteous sect would never surrender Shi Dong. However, Shi Dong, recognizing the Yuhua Sect's weakened state with Yuan Zhao imprisoned and Hou Chi in a vegetative state, stepped forward.
He volunteered to go to the demon sect himself to protect his fellow sect members, a decision that brought unexpected relief and gratitude to Yuan Ye. Shi Dong then stressed that his departure must remain a secret from Shi Xia and Hou Chi, as he did not wish to disturb his sister's newlywed bliss.
However, Hou Chi was already aware of the situation and confronted Shi Dong, arguing that Shi Dong alone could only save a few, and Qiu Li would simply take more. He offered to accompany Shi Dong, but Shi Dong vehemently refused. Shi Dong scoffed at Hou Chi's current limited holy power compared to Qiu Li and Bi Hong's formidable strength, stating he had no chance, comparing his power to "Bronze to Silver" while theirs were "King's cards."
He insisted that Hou Chi's duty was to stay and protect Shi Xia from worry, as he desired Shi Xia's lifelong happiness, which only Hou Chi could provide. Yuan Ye also interjected, telling Hou Chi to remain at the Yuhua Sect, assuring him that he would go with Shi Dong to the Divine Palace. Later, Hou Chi returned home, visibly distressed.
Shi Xia was trimming a spiritual tree, explaining that the heavy blossoms were weighing down its branches, metaphorically comparing the tree to Hou Chi and her desire to care for him. She accidentally fell, and Hou Chi caught her, holding her tightly. She playfully suggested they rest, but then noticed his intense, unwavering gaze. Hou Chi confessed he could never tire of looking at her.
Sensing his unusual demeanor, Shi Xia offered a trick to help him sleep, gently petting his hair as she explained how it made her drowsy, much like petting an animal. Meanwhile, Yuan Zhao was tirelessly treating the disciples sacrificed by Qiu Li, gravely depleting his own spiritual power. Bi Hong, witnessing his father's suffering, offered assistance, but Yuan Zhao refused, reminding Bi Hong of his sacred mission and affirming his own resilience.
After Hou Chi awoke, he found Shi Xia had repaired the communication umbrella. Shi Xia, now fully aware of the crisis, expressed her longing to see Bi Hong and proposed they go to the Divine Palace. Hou Chi confided that he felt responsible for Bi Hong's current path, given his own past actions, and also for deceiving Bi Hong to save Shi Xia.
Shi Xia reassured him that regret and self-blame were unproductive and that she understood his heavy burdens, his concern for Bi Hong, and his unwavering commitment to the Immortals World. Despite having lost his spiritual root, his desire to protect others remained. She reaffirmed her love for his selfless nature, declaring her pride in being his wife, and vowed to accompany him wherever he went. Hou Chi, concerned for her safety as a mortal, urged her to stay behind.
However, Shi Xia countered that remaining at the Yuhua Sect would only leave her consumed with worry for him and Shi Dong. She implored him to allow her to protect her family and beloved. Shi Dong was enraged upon learning of Shi Xia's intention to go, admonishing Hou Chi for not listening to him and potentially enraging Qiu Li, which would only make things worse.
He argued that Shi Xia, being mortal, would be a burden, and Hou Chi, despite recovering some holy power, was not strong enough to make a difference against Qiu Li and Bi Hong, comparing his power to "Bronze to Silver" while theirs were "King's cards." Shi Dong insisted they both stay home and let him handle the situation.
Shi Xia retorted that their true purpose was to rescue Bi Hong and Yuan Zhao, not to concern themselves with Shi Dong, and Hou Chi quickly agreed, stating his focus was on rescuing his master, not Shi Dong. Shi Dong, feeling slighted, sarcastically reminded them of their wedding vows. Qing Feng and Yi Yaogua then arrived, also declaring their intent to join the mission.
Qing Feng stated her concern for Shi Xia, as she was her only good sister, and Yi Yaogua expressed his desire to accompany Little Martial Uncle (Hou Chi). With no further reasons to refuse, Shi Dong reluctantly agreed to let them all go. Upon their arrival at the Divine Palace, Qiu Li confronted Shi Dong, taunting him about his new friends and his perceived abandonment of her.
Shi Dong reminded her of her promise to release everyone if he returned and offered to do anything she desired in exchange for their freedom. Qiu Li demanded that he accompany her, promising that if he complied, Hou Chi and his group could enter to rescue the prisoners; otherwise, everyone inside would be sacrificed. Shi Dong reluctantly agreed. Hou Chi reassured his companions that Qiu Li would not really harm Shi Dong and urged them to prioritize rescuing the disciples.
However, Yuan Ye expressed suspicion, finding Qiu Li's easy concession uncharacteristic. Dismissing the warning due to the urgency, Hou Chi, accompanied by Shi Xia, Qing Feng, and Yi Yaogua, rushed inside to rescue the prisoners, with Hou Chi instructing Shi Xia to stay close. Inside, Shi Dong attempted to appease Qiu Li with feigned apologies for past harsh words and fabricated memories of worrying about her during thunderstorms, claiming his eternal desire to protect her.
Qiu Li, however, saw through his pretense, reminding him that it was Shi Xia, not her, who feared thunder. She then presented him with a replica of the official seal, explaining it was the key to the Demonic Immortal Array, and offered it to him so he could become the sole ruler of the Immortals World.
Shi Dong, feigning delight, claimed he wanted to touch the seal to envision his glorious future as the head, attempting to subtly retrieve the genuine article. Qiu Li, seeing through his ruse, allowed him to take the fake seal. As Hou Chi's group found Yuan Zhao and Bi Hong, Qiu Li then confronted the entire group, stating that since they insisted on a shared demise, she would grant their wish.
Hou Chi and his group found Yuan Zhao and Bi Hong. Yuan Zhao expressed surprise at their presence, given his past actions, but Hou Chi assured his master that past grievances were forgotten. Hou Chi observed Yuan Zhao's severely depleted holy power and learned that Qiu Li had been sacrificing disciples daily, with Yuan Zhao risking his life to save them. The rescued disciples expressed profound gratitude, acknowledging their previous misunderstandings of Yuan Zhao.
Hou Chi suggested they flee to heal Yuan Zhao, but Yuan Zhao insisted that he and Bi Hong must remain to find the true official seal and complete the sacrifice, as the Demonic Immortal Array was on the verge of collapse. Hou Chi realized this was why Qiu Li had appeared so unconcerned by their entry, as she still held the genuine seal.
Hou Chi declared his intention to stay with Yuan Zhao, asserting that Bi Hong's duty was now his own due to their intertwined destinies and that he regarded Bi Hong as a confidant. Shi Xia, Qing Feng, and Yi Yaogua also refused to leave, resolute in their commitment to help.
Recognizing everyone's determination to protect the Immortals World, Hou Chi proposed that some should guard the array from outside the Divine Palace, which would also be a vital contribution and prevent them from falling into Qiu Li's trap of perishing inside. Yuan Ye then led the other disciples out to form a defensive perimeter. Moments later, Shi Dong returned, confidently announcing he had retrieved the official seal.
Hou Chi commended his resourcefulness, to which Shi Dong replied he had traded half his life for it. However, Yuan Zhao immediately recognized the seal as a fake. Qiu Li then appeared, her face etched with bitterness, confronting Shi Dong and accusing him of deceit and abandonment, just like Yuan Zhao and Bi Hong. She declared that since they could not all live together, they would all die together. With a furious yell, Qiu Li crushed the true official seal in her hand, causing the Demonic Immortal Array to shake violently, threatening to collapse.
