The Destiny of White Snake Episode 48 Recap, Plot

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Bai Yao Yao was summoned before Zhan Huang, the Demon Emperor, whom she accused of instigating war and threatening the peace of the three realms. Unmoved, Zhan Huang struck her with the Command of Nature. Bai Yao Yao defiantly declared her unwavering loyalty to Xu Xuan, her husband, stating she would follow him anywhere. Angered by her insubordination and her words that he perceived as undermining his army, Zhan Huang ordered Bai Yao Yao imprisoned.

Meanwhile, Nayun reported his findings to Zhan Huang: Bai Yao Yao was a 1000-year-old snake demon who had appeared at West Lake two decades prior. She was known to practice a rare primordial spirit nourishment technique, which she had used to nurture Xu Xuan's primordial spirit, embedding it within her own spiritual marble.

Nayun suggested that Bai Yao Yao was likely the one who had nourished Zhan Huang's primordial spirit as well, and that Zhan Huang's half of the Greedy Wolf fate should also be within her. Pondering this possibility, Zhan Huang decided he needed to confirm the truth himself. Zhan Huang then summoned Xiao Qing, questioning her about anomalies at the Fiery Grounds of the Hall of Apothecary and her presence in the Purple Bamboo Groove.

Xiao Qing explained that Bai Yao Yao had tasked her with monitoring the Fiery Grounds due to its diminishing spiritual aura, and that she and Bai Yao Yao had indeed visited the Purple Bamboo Groove together, where she found a spiritual marble. Zhan Huang then directly asked who was nourishing the primordial spirit, but Xiao Qing appeared genuinely confused, unaware of what he was referring to.

Realizing Xiao Qing knew nothing about the primordial spirit, Zhan Huang dismissed her, resolving to confront Bai Yao Yao directly. Outside Bei Huang, Xu Xuan anxiously awaited news of Bai Yao Yao. Impatient and desperate to rescue her, he attempted to breach the Demon Realm. However, Fa Hai intercepted him, cautioning that invading the demon's sacred territory would provide Zhan Huang with a legitimate pretext to launch an attack on Kunlun Mountain.

Fa Hai also acknowledged his own concern for Xiao Qing, but stressed that a full-scale war would lead to immense suffering for countless innocent lives. Xu Xuan, consumed by worry, accused Fa Hai of putting his feelings aside, to which Fa Hai conceded that Xu Xuan's dedication to enlightenment surpassed his own. Xiao Qing later confronted Zhan Huang, accusing him of colluding with Tao Tie and orchestrating the incident at the Hall of Apothecary.

Zhan Huang confirmed his manipulative schemes, explaining his objective was to alienate both Xiao Qing and Bai Yao Yao from their allies and ultimately force Bai Yao Yao to abandon Xu Xuan. Xiao Qing dismissed his efforts, asserting that the bond between Bai Yao Yao and Xu Xuan was too strong to be broken.

Zhan Huang then revealed that the Lotus Fire, his natal spiritual power, was the only means by which a demon could truly sever ties with the Demon Clan by eroding their bones and marrows. He further warned that if Xu Xuan were to recklessly attack the Demon Realm, he would have a justifiable cause to invade Empyrean Heaven.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation and Zhan Huang's conditions, Xiao Qing agreed to his demands, prioritizing Bai Yao Yao's safe departure from Bei Huang, though Zhan Huang cryptically stated it would depend on Bai Yao Yao's "luck." Bai Yao Yao was brought before Zhan Huang, where she vehemently criticized his warmongering, reminding him that the demons had appointed him for peace, not conflict.

Zhan Huang retorted that times had changed and the Demon Clan's reputation was at stake, but Bai Yao Yao dismissed such concerns, arguing they were not worth countless lives. She reaffirmed her refusal to serve the Demon Clan, declaring that if being a demon necessitated killing, she would rather not be one. Enraged by her defiance, Zhan Huang branded her a rebel and moved to execute her. However, Xiao Qing intervened, physically blocking Zhan Huang.

Under duress, as Zhan Huang had threatened Bai Yao Yao's life, Xiao Qing dramatically feigned a betrayal of Bai Yao Yao. She adopted a hardened demon's perspective, falsely confessing to killing Leng Ning and denouncing humans for their hypocrisy in condemning demons while overlooking Leng Ning's own numerous killings of demons. Xiao Qing declared her intention to remain in Bei Huang and assist Zhan Huang in conquering Empyrean Heaven, hoping this charade would protect Bai Yao Yao.

Bai Yao Yao was utterly shocked and heartbroken by Xiao Qing's words, struggling to believe her confession as she had never suspected her. Convinced Xiao Qing had a hidden motive, Bai Yao Yao tried to reassure her, promising to help her escape and prove her innocence. Xiao Qing, however, rejected her attempts, calling Bai Yao Yao naive. She bitterly lamented about Fa Hai's lack of trust in her despite her sincere devotion to him.

Xiao Qing then declared that if Bai Yao Yao chose to stand with Xu Xuan, their sisterhood would be irrevocably shattered, and they would become adversaries, as she was committed to helping the Demon Clan rule the three realms. Bai Yao Yao was left devastated, finding her once-beloved sister almost unrecognizable. Zhan Huang then presented Bai Yao Yao with the Lotus Fire ritual as the path to freedom from the Demon Clan.

He stated that enduring forty-nine strikes of Lotus Fire, which would burn the heart and erode bones, would grant her release. Bai Yao Yao bravely accepted the challenge, stepping onto the Lotus Fire, enduring excruciating pain and being simultaneously whipped by other demons. Throughout the ordeal, she clung to the thought of Xu Xuan awaiting her. As Bai Yao Yao suffered, Zhan Huang observed her intently.

From her burning spiritual consciousness, he witnessed a profound vision of her, twenty years prior, embedding both Xu Xuan's and his own primordial spirits within herself. This revelation confirmed to Zhan Huang that Bai Yao Yao was the very person he had sought for so long. Overwhelmed by this realization, he immediately halted the execution. Despite his intervention, Bai Yao Yao, resolute in her determination, continued to walk the path.

During the ritual, Xiao Qing confronted Zhan Huang, reminding him of his promise to ensure Bai Yao Yao's safe departure. Zhan Huang clarified that the forty-nine strikes of Lotus Fire were, in fact, his act of "benevolence," implying that this brutal trial was his interpretation of allowing her to leave the Demon Clan. Meanwhile, Xu Xuan, witnessing Bai Yao Yao's torment, became desperate to intervene once more. Fa Hai again restrained him, urging him not to act impulsively.

Fa Hai reflected on the immense sacrifice Bai Yao Yao and Xu Xuan were making for their love, commenting on their profound devotion to each other. A demon messenger then arrived, relaying Zhan Huang's message: Bai Yao Yao had successfully endured the forty-nine strikes of Lotus Fire, and by Zhan Huang's "mercy," Xu Xuan was now permitted to enter Bei Huang to retrieve her.

Bai Yao Yao, scarred and barely conscious, emerged from the Lotus Fire, her demon mark completely burned away. Zhan Huang formally declared her free from the Demon Clan but, with a cynical tone, questioned whether the human and deity realms would truly accept her. Xu Xuan rushed to her side, embracing her tenderly, his heart filled with a mixture of grief and fury at her suffering.

He reaffirmed his unwavering love and devotion, warning Zhan Huang that any future harm inflicted upon Bai Yao Yao would result in the utter annihilation of the Demon Clan. Fa Hai attempted to take Xiao Qing away, but she firmly refused, declaring that she had severed all romantic ties with him and they were now strangers.

Fa Hai, though visibly heartbroken and enraged, eventually gave up, reasoning that his own fate was incompatible with Xiao Qing's, and her staying might even save her life. Xiao Qing, despite her apparent loyalty to Zhan Huang, subtly reiterated her eternal sisterhood with Bai Yao Yao, stating that as long as they were alive, they would remain sisters. A loyal demon expressed concern for Xiao Qing's choice to stay, offering her protection.

Xiao Qing then confided her true motivation: she knew Bai Yao Yao would rather die than leave Xu Xuan, and she believed that her presence in Bei Huang would ensure Zhan Huang would leave Bai Yao Yao alone. Later, Zhan Huang confronted Xiao Qing, questioning if she still harbored feelings for Fa Hai and subtly hinting that he could still find ways to bring Bai Yao Yao back into the Demon Clan.

Separately, Zhan Huang stood by a serene pool, reflecting on his twenty-year search for Bai Yao Yao. He lamented that she had no memory of him but vowed to protect her and share all the wonders of Bei Huang with her, irrespective of the enemies they might face.

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