The Last Immortal Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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Rumored to be extremely perilous, the Nine Abyss Death Prison is not only an extradimensional space but also a prison. Only true gods and gatekeepers can summon it. Despite the revered status of the three fire dragons in the demon world and their possession of a portion of divine essence from the Emperor's Consort, demonic beasts, unlike immortal beings, often meet a tragic end when crossing tribulations into godhood due to their excessive bloodshed. Recognizing Gu Jin's extraordinary background, the three fire dragons agreed to help him open the barrier. The condition was that he had to retrieve the heart of the Wutong tree for them. Possessing this item would safeguard their divine essence, making their tribulation safer. Gu Jin readily agreed, preparing the Heavenly Silk Robe in advance to ensure his concealment upon entering the Nine Abyss Death Prison.

With only one Heavenly Silk Robe, A Yin had to cling to Gu Jin's clothes to hide with him. Under the Wutong tree, they obtained the celestial essence of the Fire Phoenix. While Gu Jin went to get the tree's heart, A Yin noticed a fire fox lying nearby and picked it up. The nearby god-slaying flowers sensed A Yin and launched an attack. These flowers could devour all things, and with A Yin's current cultivation, any contact would be fatal. Although the Heavenly Silk Robe offered protection, its effects would gradually diminish, becoming ineffective after some time. The two were clearly unable to withstand the overwhelming tide of god-slaying flowers. Gu Jin was knocked down, spitting blood on the Ancient Emperor Sword, causing it to undergo a transformation. At a critical moment, a sharp roar sounded, and Hong Yi, in the form of a fire fox, appeared behind the god-slaying flowers. His claws tore through the flowers, carrying A Yin and Gu Jin to the entrance of the Purgatory, successfully evading Qinglin's attack, while the barrier closed in time to block demonic disturbances.

After everything calmed down, A Yin angrily questioned why Gu Jin hadn't used the Heaven-Shrouding Umbrella, realizing he had already given it to Hua Shu. Before Gu Jin could explain, he fell into a coma. A Yin attempted to use basic healing techniques, but they were ineffective. She then learned advanced healing from Bi Bo, enduring the pain of burning her inner core. Gu Jin soon regained consciousness. Upon waking up, he faced A Yin's accusations. As he tried to explain, he noticed a small notebook A Yin had dropped, discovering that her previous kindness was a calculated act. As a result, Gu Jin's guilt vanished, and he, in turn, blamed A Yin for attempting to control him, leading to a falling out. A Yin, angered, ran outside and found the fire fox curled up weakly. Unable to bear it, she used healing magic again. Her previous efforts, coupled with healing Gu Jin, had depleted her inner core. Seeing A Yin's weakened state, Gu Jin, angry, forbade her from using such methods, warning it could cost her life.

However, A Yin, as a Water Nymph Beast, believed she should use her abilities to save others. Thus, they argued again over this issue. Hong Yi, misunderstanding Gu Jin's actions, kicked him in defense of A Yin. Later, Gu Jin angrily confronted Bi Bo, believing he shouldn't have taught A Yin such techniques. This sparked another dispute between them. After reverting to human form, Hong Yi privately sought Gu Jin to defend A Yin. Just as they were about to have a confrontation, Hong Yi noticed A Yin in the distance. He immediately transformed into a small fox, rushing into her arms and pretending to be vulnerable. This angered A Yin, who scolded Gu Jin for being barbaric and bullying the weak. As they prepared to leave, the three fire dragons specifically cautioned Gu Jin not to inform Yihé of this incident. After receiving Gu Jin's assurance, they felt at ease.

Originally hiding in A Yin's Qiankun Bag, Hong Yi was nowhere to be found when A Yin took it out, realizing he had disappeared. Fortunately, the bag still retained Hong Yi's aura, confirming that they had indeed brought him out of Purple Moon Mountain. Hong Ruo agreed to let them go to the Quiet Secluded Valley to find the celestial essence of the Fire Phoenix. The Quiet Secluded Lake, hidden in the back mountains of the Fox Clan, had an island in the center, with a Wutong tree presided over by Wugui Xianjun, a semi-god well-known in the immortal realm and familiar to Gu Jin. Seventy thousand years ago, the ancestral tree Wugui fell in love with the Phoenix Emperor Fenchì. Later, Fenchì died in battle, and Wugui collected and reshaped his divine essence, sealing their memories for a time.

However, the Phoenix Clan always followed the tradition of an old Phoenix Emperor's death and the birth of a new one. When Fenchì regained his memories, he chose Nirvana to dissipate. Expelled by the Phoenix Clan, Wugui was later saved by the first Fox King. Resentful of Fenchì's resolute departure and heartbroken, Wugui decided to stay in the Quiet Secluded Valley to nurture young foxes for the Fox Clan. The actual truth, however, had another hidden story. Wugui had brought Fenchì down to the mortal realm without permission. According to the law, she should have faced the punishment of extreme divine thunder. Fenchì, to protect Wugui, made a deal with the ancestral god, exchanging his safety for Wugui's, and altering the destiny of the Phoenix Clan—one life extinguished, another born.

Gu Jin deliberately revealed the truth under the Wutong tree, finally resolving the emotional burden that Wugui had carried for nearly a thousand years. Amidst sorrow and regret, she handed over the celestial essence of Feng Yin, feeling fortunate not to have destroyed the cherished wish of her beloved. A Yin, knowing that Wugui was a semi-god of the immortal realm, was confident that she could dissolve the master-servant contract and hoped that Wugui could fulfill this desire. Wugui, upon hearing this, did not refuse and cast a spell between A Yin and Gu Jin in the next moment.

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