Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain Episode 11 Recap
> Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain Recap
After completing his training with Wen Bao, Wang Lu felt his entire body’s bones were fractured from Wen Bao's power, yet simultaneously, the Wuxiang Zhuanggu Dan in his body was stimulated to its full potential, penetrating his bone marrow. Following this, he turned his inner vision inward, observing that his Wuxiang Sword Bone had reached its ninth level. Guided by Feng Ling, he unexpectedly awakened the Grand Bone.
Just as this crucial moment unfolded, Wen Bao burst in, mistakenly thinking Wang Lu was with his crush, Senior Sister Yue. While it was a misunderstanding, Wen Bao's intrusion disturbed Wang Lu, almost causing him to suffer a qi deviation, but fortunately, Feng Ling was there to assist him. With the imminent breakthrough to the ninth level, Wang Lu decided to embark on another trial at Qingyun Peak.
He cunningly convinced Wen Bao to join him by hinting that Yue Xinyao admired those who faced challenges. Then, he enticed Feng Ling with promises of abundant magical herbs from Qingyun Peak, appealing to her ambition to expand her inn, suggesting they could open many branches across Cangxi State. Feng Ling, initially hesitant due to the peak's strict regulations and potential dangers, eventually agreed, acknowledging Wang Lu's persuasive vision for her business. He also brought Hai Yunfan along.
Despite the strict regulations, Wang Lu leveraged Master Ao's deep respect for Wang Wu and his affection for her disciple. He subtly threatened Senior Brother Yue Yun by mentioning Master Ao's past rescue by Wang Wu, implying that if Yue Yun didn't allow them access, Master Ao might be displeased.
Yue Yun, having been scolded by Master Liu Xian and Master Fang He for past incidents involving Wang Wu and Red Fruits from Qingyun Peak, reluctantly agreed but made a secret alteration to the formation. When filling out the truth testing paper, Feng Ling revealed she had no surname, only "Ling," explaining that the paper only accepted absolute truth, like a "lie detector" that never failed.
Hai Yunfan then arrived, clarifying their true purpose: to assist Wang Lu in absorbing nimbuses. Wang Lu quickly reassured Wen Bao that there would still be opportunities for challenge points and even hinted at Yue Xinyao bathing in the peak's hot springs. Upon entering the formation, they found themselves not in Qingyun Peak, but in the Ice Cave outside Lingjian Mountain. Yue Yun confessed that he had subtly changed the array to prevent them from "ruining" Qingyun Peak's spirit pond.
Despite being outside the sect's protective range, the Ice Cave was rich in nimbus, making it suitable for Wang Lu's nimbus absorption. Recognizing the danger of being vulnerable during cultivation, Wang Lu tasked Wen Bao with the crucial mission of clearing the area and guarding the cave entrance, even giving him his boot as a "weapon" to manage the task.
Wen Bao, though initially daunted by the many beasts, accepted the heavy responsibility and cleared the area, eventually falling asleep from exhaustion. Inside the cave, as Wang Lu began absorbing nimbuses with Feng Ling and Hai Yunfan's help, he expressed surprise at Feng Ling's cultivation level, which was above Foundation Establishment for a mortal. Feng Ling then casually revealed that she was, in fact, the Sect Leader's illegitimate daughter.
Wang Lu also felt the Grand Bone vibrating intensely, signaling an impending eruption of power. Meanwhile, back at Lingjian Mountain, Master Ao observed that someone had altered Qingyun Peak's restriction, transferring disciples outside the sect's territory. Master Feng Yin, using his spiritual vision, saw Feng Ling and Wang Lu together and, enraged by what he perceived as improper behavior, demanded to "cut that boy down." The other elders intervened, offering to handle the situation themselves.
Unaware of the commotion, Master Zhifeng, passing by the Ice Cave, detected a strong demonic aura. He entered the cave and, without hesitation, sealed Wang Lu, Feng Ling, and Hai Yunfan into his dimension sack. Inside, Master Zhifeng announced that one of them was a demon and would be revealed when an incense stick burned out. Wen Bao, waking up outside the cave, tried to stop Master Zhifeng but was immobilized by a spell.
Simultaneously, Hai Yunfan, perhaps due to a past restriction, succumbed to pain and fainted as Master Zhifeng recited his incantation. When Wang Lu asked Feng Ling for help, he was shocked to see her ears had become pointed, revealing her true demonic form. Feng Ling explained that she was not a true demon, but rather had an ancient divine beast, a Nine-tail fox, sealed within her body.
This powerful fox, capable of rivaling true immortals, would unleash widespread devastation if ever released. To prevent this, the Lingjian Sect leader had used the Universal Seal for Immortals to seal the Nine-tail fox within Feng Ling's body, effectively making her the sacrifice. As a consequence, all magical arts were rendered useless on her, ending her path of cultivation.
Wang Lu deduced that this was why Feng Ling had formally severed ties with her father, the Sect Leader, by not using his surname. Feng Ling corrected him, clarifying that her resentment stemmed from the leader's prolonged guilt and constant appeasement after the sacrifice, which she found increasingly annoying. This was why she chose to leave Lingjian Mountain and open her inn.
She then shared that their unexpected encounter three years prior, followed by Wang Lu's help two years ago in winning a bet that prevented her inn from failing, had averted her forced return to the mountain. As a token of gratitude, Feng Ling had given Wang Lu the Xiaoyun Ancient Coin, which forced the Sect Leader to accept him as a True Disciple. Speaking these long-held secrets brought her immense relief.
As the incense stick neared its end, Feng Ling, to prevent the Nine-tail fox from transforming and harming Lingjian Sect's reputation, resolved to sacrifice herself by letting Wang Lu attack her. However, Wang Lu, being a loyal friend, quickly devised a brilliant plan.
While Master Feng Yin and the other elders were confronting Master Zhifeng, accusing him of slandering Lingjian Sect and questioning his ability to discern demons, Wang Lu realized a crucial detail: the seal was placed 30 years ago, meaning Feng Ling was now in her thirties. He provoked Feng Ling by calling her an "old woman," triggering her anger.
This surge of emotion was precisely the power Wang Lu needed for his nimbus absorption, causing a powerful fluctuation within the dimension sack. Master Zhifeng, mistakenly believing the demon was transforming, released them from the dimension sack. To his utter surprise, Wang Lu, Feng Ling, and Hai Yunfan emerged unharmed, clad in comical, fake monster ears and tails.
Wang Lu promptly removed his fake ears, explaining that they were merely engaging in a "fun cultivation" practice, a technique inspired by his master's "bedtime story." At this opportune moment, Wang Wu arrived, immediately taking charge. Master Zhifeng, recognizing her, launched into a furious tirade, accusing her of demolishing Qianling Sect's branch in White Moon and destroying the spiritual roots of over 150 people.
Wang Wu calmly admitted to the destruction but clarified that she had destroyed a branch of Shengjing Sect in a small country, not Qianling Sect. She stated that Shengjing Sect was engaging in abhorrent human experiments, committing inhumane acts, which justified her intervention. As Master Liu Xian and Master Fang He questioned her further, Wang Wu expressed her intention to confront Master Zhifeng directly over his slander.
