The Great Ruler Episode 48 (Ending) Recap
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As Liu Mubai lay dying, Mu Chen desperately tried to transfer spiritual power to him, urging him to hold on. However, Liu Mubai gently told Mu Chen it was futile and not to waste his strength. In his final moments, Liu Mubai's mind was flooded with memories of Mu Chen: from a powerless boy who hid behind him, to a friend who always brightened Tang Qian'er's spirits, to his most trusted brother.
He apologized to Mu Chen, feeling he hadn't fully atoned for his past misdeeds. Mu Chen, refusing the apology, reminded Liu Mubai of his many outstanding debts that still needed to be repaid. With his last breath, Liu Mubai entrusted Tang Qian'er and their unborn child to Mu Chen. Far away, Tang Qian'er instinctively sensed Liu Mubai's death and wept. At that moment, Wen Qingxuan seized the opportunity to attack Mu Chen, but Jiu You swiftly intervened.
Wen Qingxuan flaunted her Evil Spirit Five Poisons Thorn, a powerful artifact capable of killing a human in mere ten breaths, proclaiming Liu Mubai's death by it an honor. Jiu You urged Mu Chen to stay strong, reminding him that many still depended on him. Mu Chen declared that Liu Mubai's death would be avenged, and then, fearing for Luo Li's safety, he confronted Wen Qingxuan directly, challenging her to attack him instead.
Wen Qingxuan, however, threatened Luo Li, offering Mu Chen a painless death if he surrendered. Mu Chen, recalling Grand Master Tailing's words about sacrificing himself to awaken Luo Li, explained to Jiu You that he possessed the Power of the Firmament and would not die instantly from the blade. He instructed Jiu You to rescue Luo Li, then transfer his two divine meridians to Luo Li, enabling her to reach the Ruler Level and defeat the Evil Deity.
Jiu You extracted a promise from Mu Chen to save both Luo Li and the Great Thousand World before courageously charging at Wen Qingxuan. Jiu You unleashed her undying phoenix fire, sacrificing herself to perish with Wen Qingxuan. As Mu Chen mourned Jiu You, Luo Li, still under the influence of the Evil Deity, approached him, wielding the Evil Spirit Five Poisons Thorn. Mu Chen, seeking to break the Evil Deity's control, allowed her to stab him.
As he fell, Luo Li’s memories instantly returned, bringing with them a flood of regret and self-blame for abandoning him and forgetting their past. Seeing Mu Chen near death, she discovered a faint trace of his primordial spirit. Remembering Grand Master Tailing's teaching that one must gather the bloodlines of three great divine clans to carve a full name on the Firmament Rank and attain Ruler Level, Luo Li determined to save Mu Chen.
She selflessly transferred her own Tailing Ancient Clan and Luo God Clan divine meridians to him. Mu Chen's consciousness then entered his mind palace, where he was surprised to see his parents, Grand Master Tailing, the Spirit of Luo River, and White Dragon Sovereign. He questioned if he was dead, but the Spirit of Luo River assured him it was merely his divine consciousness, and they were not ghosts.
Grand Master Tailing explained that Luo Li had transferred her divine meridians to him, completing the collection of the three great ancient divine clan bloodlines, along with his existing Futu Clan divine meridian. Mu Chen, relieved, learned from the Spirit of Luo River that Luo Li was safe and had fully regained her memories, filling him with joy.
Mu Chen's mother confirmed that with the power of the three divine meridians, neither the Evil Spirit Five Poisons Thorn nor the Tailing Heaven-piercing Light could harm him. He was now destined to carve his name on the Firmament Rank, defeat the Evil Deity, and save the entire Great Thousand World, reaching the pinnacle of the Ruler Level. Mu Chen's father reminded him that the true key to victory was the power of the Great Thousand World itself.
Mu Chen, moved to see them, expressed his gratitude. Mu Chen and Luo Li slowly regained consciousness together. Luo Li, filled with remorse, apologized for her past actions, but Mu Chen reassured her, promising never to leave her side again. He vowed that the sacrifices of Jiu You and Liu Mubai would not be in vain, as he would make them witness his ultimate victory. Mu Chen then proceeded to fulfill his mission.
The Great Futu Pagoda reached its ninth level. The Evil Deity, enraged that Mu Chen had achieved Ruler Level, cursed Wen Qingxuan for her failure. Luo Li, despite her weakened state, insisted that the All-embracing Circle be activated immediately to prevent the Evil Deity from leaving his mark on the Firmament Rank and to spare the common people further suffering.
Recognizing her unwavering resolve, Mu Chen agreed to take on the task himself, reassuring her that he would defeat the Evil Deity. Luo Li collapsed, urging Mu Chen to return for her in triumph. The Evil Deity attempted to lure Mu Chen into the void space, where the Heavenly Sword proved ineffective. However, remembering his father's words, Mu Chen channeled the immense power of the Great Thousand World.
He used the Sumeru Pillar, Heavenly Sword, and other divine artifacts, infused with the power of the three ancient divine meridians, to unleash the World's power. The Evil Deity screamed in defiance as the All-embracing Circle reactivated and he was utterly destroyed. With the Evil Deity vanquished, Mu Chen successfully carved his name onto the Firmament Rank. The entire world healed, and life began to flourish once more across all continents, restoring joy and vitality.
Everyone rejoiced and prepared to welcome Mu Chen, their great hero. Mu Chen found Luo Li, telling her they had succeeded and he had defeated the Evil Deity. Luo Li, proud, acknowledged she knew he would. When Mu Chen asked if she wished to live an ordinary life with him, she happily agreed.
Back at the North Cāng Spiritual Academy, the assembled crowd hailed Mu Chen as a hero, acknowledging his achievement of drawing the Heavenly Sword and fulfilling the ancient prophecy, becoming the first person in the Great Thousand World to reach the Ruler Level and leave his full name on the Firmament Rank.
Mu Chen, however, humbly stated that victory was not his alone; he attributed his success to the combined power of the three divine meridians, the strength of the dragon clan, the blood of humanity, the Sumeru Pillar, the Heavenly Sword, and the Futu Pagoda, all gifts from his friends, family, and mentors. Without their help, he declared, he could not have defeated the Evil Deity.
With his mission complete, Mu Chen announced his desire to live as an ordinary person with Luo Li, free from worldly attachments, seeking everyone's blessing. Shen Cangsheng, now the Headmaster, expressed admiration for Mu Chen's spirit and respected his decision. Mu Chen bid them farewell, promising to meet again if fate allowed. Before departing, Mu Chen brought Liu Mubai's body back to Liu Territory for Tang Qian'er.
She expressed her gratitude, never having imagined he would return there, and Mu Chen admitted that without Liu Mubai's sacrifice, he would have fallen to Wen Qingxuan. He believed Liu Mubai's past transgressions had found a form of closure. Tang Qian'er decided to remain in Liu Territory, vowing to revive it for her child, who, as Liu Mubai's heir, would become its next lord. She asked Mu Chen to name her baby.
After a moment of thought, Mu Chen named the child Liu Nian, with the courtesy name Sicun, embodying remembrance and contemplation. Tang Qian'er loved the name and asked Mu Chen to be the child's godfather. Mu Chen, initially hesitant about being a godfather before marriage, jokingly agreed, stating he wouldn't trust Qingshan with the role. Meanwhile, Jiu You re-transformed into a beautiful Jiuyou Bird. Fifteen years later, the North Cāng Spiritual Academy buzzed with a new generation of students.
Shen Cangsheng, now the Headmaster, found his new role challenging. Ye Sun'er, a teacher at the academy, still intimidated freshmen, claiming it was for their own good and to prevent another reckless student like Mu Chen. Qingshan, now married to Ye Sun'er and also a teacher, complained about his martial arts class, leading to playful bickering with his wife, much to Shen Cangsheng's amusement.
Tang Qian'er's son, Liu Nian, had grown into a mischievous boy who playfully dodged his mother's attempts to make him address the teachers formally. Qingshan commented that Liu Nian's playful nature reminded him of his godfather, Mu Chen. Tang Qian'er mentioned that Mu Chen and Luo Li had gone on a distant journey for an important matter. In a serene snow-capped mountain range, Mu Chen and Luo Li were seen enjoying the breathtaking scenery with their son, Yunxi.
As Yunxi excitedly pointed out a rainbow and golden light, Mu Chen told him that by reaching the highest peak, he could see his own rainbow and golden light every day, signifying their peaceful, happy life together.
