The Destiny of White Snake Episode 34 Recap
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One month later, the Queen Mother planned to personally remove Xu Xuan's love root, which would allow him to abandon worldly affections, focus on the Grand Dao, and guard the Three Realms as a deity. Bai Yaoyao understood that Xu Xuan sending her back to Mount Li signified his preparation to never see her again. However, Bai Yaoyao asserted that as long as her husband was safe, she was not afraid of separation and would not disappoint him.
She resolved to cultivate diligently and achieve the Grand Dao herself so she could follow Xu Xuan. To aid Bai Yaoyao's cultivation, the Sacred Lady of Mount Li cast her into Mount Li's cold spring. The spring was fraught with danger, demanding constant vigilance and making it an ideal place for rigorous practice.
While one concerned voice worried that Bai Yaoyao, who had a reputation for laziness, might not be able to endure the powerful cold spring, the Sacred Lady explained that cultivation was a battle against heaven itself. If Bai Yaoyao was truly determined, she could not afford a single moment of idleness.
She emphasized that snakes are inherently cold creatures, and by following nature's way, Bai Yaoyao could use the cold spring to her advantage, overcoming toughness with gentle movements, and should focus on the main objective rather than minor details. Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao practiced array formations daily, preparing to trap Tao Tie on the night of the blood moon.
Qi Xiao, tired of the constant practice, desired a straightforward battle, but Xu Xuan reminded him of Tao Tie's thousand years of cultivation and former deity status, making him a formidable opponent. Xu Xuan explained that a trap array was crucial, but Tao Tie was superior at resolving arrays. As mere mortals with limited magical prowess, they needed external assistance to create an array strong enough to hold Tao Tie.
Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao traveled to Penglai to meet Herb Deity. At the entrance, Deer Fairy, still resentful from a previous encounter where Qi Xiao injured him, refused them entry. Only after Crane Fairy conveyed Herb Deity's invitation did they proceed. To avenge Deer Fairy's previous disrespect towards Bai Yaoyao, Xu Xuan cast a restricting spell on him, forcing Deer Fairy to repeatedly apologize to Bai Yaoyao.
Xu Xuan declared that the spell could only be lifted if Deer Fairy went to Mount Li and sought Bai Yaoyao's forgiveness, emphasizing that Deer Fairy needed to learn who his true allies and adversaries were. He added that the punishment was mild compared to how Deer Fairy had treated his wife.
Qi Xiao found it contradictory that Xu Xuan, while sending Bai Yaoyao to Mount Li, simultaneously taught Deer Fairy a lesson for her sake, seemingly wanting to remind her of him. Xu Xuan, however, assertively stated that he wanted Bai Yaoyao to think of him, even if they couldn't be together, rather than her thinking of someone else.
He explained that he sent Deer Fairy to Bai Yaoyao for another reason: Bai Yaoyao's progress in cultivation was too slow, and she couldn't even fully resolve a simple restricting spell. Bai Yaoyao herself realized that Xu Xuan's unique restricting spell on Deer Fairy was meant to remind her that her cultivation was insufficient and she needed to work harder.
Xu Xuan held a steadfast belief that if Bai Yaoyao continued to cultivate diligently, they would eventually be reunited, and he was willing to wait, no matter how long it took. He entrusted Bai Yaoyao's care to Qi Xiao should anything unexpected happen to him, but Qi Xiao refused, insisting Xu Xuan take care of her himself. Xu Xuan intended to use the Kunlun Mirror for the array.
Recognizing that as Mount Kunlun's protective treasure, it would be difficult to borrow even for White Emperor's disciple Qi Xiao, Xu Xuan sought Herb Deity's assistance. Herb Deity, acknowledging Tao Tie's ongoing threat and Leng Ning's struggle to shed her demonic nature, agreed to personally request the mirror from White Emperor. Deer Fairy, under Xu Xuan's spell, inadvertently revealed the Kunlun Mirror's power to Bai Yaoyao, suggesting it could vastly accelerate her cultivation.
Xiao Qing also confirmed its ability to gather celestial energy and boost attainments. Bai Yaoyao initially considered using the Kunlun Mirror for her own practice. However, when she heard from White Emperor that Xu Xuan had borrowed it to form an array to capture Tao Tie, she became deeply concerned.
Knowing Xu Xuan was still recovering from a previous thunder injury and would be fighting the sorcerous Tao Tie, Bai Yaoyao, despite White Emperor's dismissive remarks about her quest for deity-hood, felt it was too dangerous. Worried for Xu Xuan's safety, she decided to leave Mount Li and investigate the situation in Lin'an. Herb Deity then went to meet White Emperor to borrow the Kunlun Mirror.
Initially, White Emperor staunchly refused, stating that the mirror was Mount Kunlun's protective artifact and crucial for the safety of an entire direction. Herb Deity then threatened to report Tao Tie's chaotic activities to the Heavenly Emperor. He also reminded White Emperor of a past favor: a thousand years ago, Herb Deity had stolen a deity herb to help White Emperor's cultivation, leading to his own punishment and trial in the mortal world.
Fearing public humiliation if these matters were exposed, White Emperor grudgingly agreed to lend the Kunlun Mirror, but not without stern warnings to return it in pristine condition. Herb Deity mockingly praised White Emperor's imposing demeanor, attributing it to the stolen deity herb, further irking the White Emperor. Leng Ning, struggling with her demonic nature, instinctively killed a butterfly with a spider web.
Immediately regretting the act, she realized that only three days remained until the blood moon, after which she hoped to shed her demonic influence. The butterfly then vanished, leaving behind the words "Lake of True Self" on the ground. A message from Leng Ning reached Xu Xuan, indicating Tao Tie's activity, which prompted Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao to rush to the Apothecary House. En route, they discovered a bamboo forest that had appeared out of nowhere.
Recognizing it as an array trap set by Tao Tie, they joined forces to break it. The Demon Emperor informed Tao Tie about the upcoming blood moon, revealing that Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao planned to set up an array at the Lake of True Self to trap him. The Demon Emperor suggested that Tao Tie could leverage the blood moon and these conditions to form a physical body, thereby removing his restrictions and increasing his magical prowess.
To aid this, Reverse Cloud presented Tao Tie with "Heart Eater Incense," explaining that burning it during the blood moon would attract numerous minor demons, whose essence could assist in body formation. The Demon Emperor anticipated significant casualties on both sides in the blood moon battle, and regardless of Tao Tie's success in forming a body, his ultimate goal was to exploit Xu Xuan's weakness and seize the Fate of Seven Prowesses.
Tao Tie and Die Man confronted Leng Ning, trying to persuade her to continue cultivating as a demon. Although Leng Ning was determined to shed her demonic nature within three days, her unresolved feelings for Xu Xuan and her jealousy of Bai Yaoyao remained a powerful deep-seated obsession. Tao Tie exploited this weakness, falsely claiming that Xu Xuan’s true intention was to help Bai Yaoyao become a deity so they could be together, rather than severing his love root.
Tao Tie also told Leng Ning that Xu Xuan’s publicly declared intent to cut off his root of love and focus on cultivation was a lie; in reality, he was secretly defying heaven for Bai Yaoyao. He offered Leng Ning a chance to prevent Xu Xuan and Bai Yaoyao from finding happiness together, promising that if she helped them, hatred, not love, would define their relationship.
After breaking Tao Tie's array, Xu Xuan and Qi Xiao found no suspicious activity, realizing they had fallen victim to a diversion tactic. Xu Xuan speculated that Tao Tie must have been trying to disrupt their blood moon array, or to find the Kunlun Mirror while they were away. He deduced that Tao Tie was desperate to form a physical body, especially since his deity seed was destroyed, and the blood moon presented a rare opportunity for him.
Despite the increased danger, Xu Xuan affirmed that the decisive battle must proceed at the Lake of True Self. Qi Xiao worried about unforeseen complications since Tao Tie was likely aware of their plans as well. Leng Ning explained to Xu Xuan that Tao Tie’s demonic aura was too powerful to completely remove from her, and he had used sorcery to control her, forcing her to send the message.
She had tried her best to resist but it made little difference, and Tao Tie had found her weaknesses. She pleaded with Xu Xuan, believing that only the array he would form at the Lake of True Self could completely eliminate the lingering demonic aura in her heart. Feeling guilty for past sins committed under Tao Tie's influence, she wanted to assist in the fight against him.
Realizing Tao Tie was targeting her, Xu Xuan instructed Leng Ning to stay at Mount Jin Temple for the next few days for her safety. Xiao Qing, anxious for Bai Yaoyao, had been hiding daily outside Mount Jin Temple, hoping to steal the Kunlun Mirror. When she finally saw Qi Xiao emerge, she bombarded him with questions about Xu Xuan and Bai Yaoyao, falsely claiming she had come with Bai Yaoyao.
Qi Xiao, who knew she had been secretly watching the temple, reprimanded her for her pretense. Xiao Qing, no longer playing innocent, accused him of ignoring her, which led to her being mocked by "them." Qi Xiao, suspecting she was once again associating with undesirable men, sternly warned her to keep her distance from others.
Xiao Qing clarified that "they" were merely the little demons in her cave, and complained about the strictness of Mount Li compared to her desire for an easier cultivation method, leading Qi Xiao to criticize her for coveting the Kunlun Mirror for shortcuts. Xiao Qing then mischievously remarked on how "delicious" Qi Xiao looked, unsettling him.
