The Journey of Legend Episode 39 Recap
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Xiao Kaiyan meticulously marks off Yan Kuangtu from a list, hesitating only when crossing out Xiao Xueyu's name. Meanwhile, Song Mingzhu informs Liu Suifeng that Li Chenzhou has returned, but his health is dire. Zhao Shirong confirms Li Chenzhou's unfortunate passing due to poison. To prevent martial arts turmoil, his death is kept secret, with a river burial planned in three days, and the military token to be interred with him as per Li Chenzhou's last wishes.
Liu Suifeng is heartbroken and vows revenge, but Zhao Shirong urges him to remain composed and prepare for expected disruptions at the funeral, where he must maintain overall stability, spreading news of Li Chenzhou's "distant mountain cultivation." Traitors quickly relay the news of Li Chenzhou's death to Xiao Kaiyan, who plans to seize the military token at the funeral. At the solemn ceremony, Tang Fang and other martial artists pay their respects.
However, Tang Song, Tang Qing, Nangong Wushang, and the Power Gang's internal traitors, Human King and Water King, are also present, feigning respect while awaiting their moment to strike. As the time comes, Zhao Shirong places the military token into the coffin. Before Liu Suifeng and Blade King can seal it, Tang Song and his group storm the mourning hall, initiating a bloody conflict. Water King and Human King openly betray, revealing they informed Xiao Kaiyan.
Tang Fang kills Tang Song and Tang Qing, avenging her father. Blade King kills Nangong Wushang, and Liu Suifeng personally executes the treacherous Water King and Human King. Just as the loyalists regroup, Xiao Kaiyan arrives, gravely injuring everyone with his powerful internal energy. Suspecting Li Chenzhou's death is a ruse, Xiao Kaiyan forces open the coffin to claim the military token. To his shock, Li Chenzhou springs out, severely striking Xiao Kaiyan.
It is revealed that Li Chenzhou faked his death to expose the internal traitors. Xiao Kaiyan retaliates using Book of Oblivion techniques. Liu Suifeng, rushing to shield Song Mingzhu, takes the full impact of a blow from Xiao Kaiyan, becoming gravely injured. Xiao Kaiyan seizes the military token and departs. To save Liu Suifeng, Li Chenzhou provides his own life-extending medicinal pill.
Song Mingzhu, who had pledged unwavering loyalty to Li Chenzhou and Liu Suifeng, stays by Liu Suifeng's side as he recovers. With the military token in hand, Xiao Kaiyan orders North Wasteland elite troops from the water fortress to Xianren Pass, where Heliang General already threatens the city. Believing Li Chenzhou and Zhao Shirong have fallen into his trap, Xiao Kaiyan crosses their names off his list, aiming to eliminate Xiao Qiushui next to dominate the martial arts world.
Li Chenzhou, learning of the North Wasteland's plan for an internal assault, resolves to rescue General Wu to lead resistance. Zhao Shirong, understanding his resolve, arranges for Tang Fang to apply a special scent to the military token, allowing her to track Xiao Kaiyan's movements in the water fortress. Xiao Kaiyan arranges for the North Wasteland's three champions to escort a prisoner posing as General Wu.
Zhao Shirong intercepts the prison cart alone, but is severely wounded by the three champions. Li Chenzhou arrives, and despite his own injuries, kills the three champions. However, the "General Wu" in the cart, revealed to be a mad "medicine man" impersonating Wu arranged by Xiao Kaiyan, strikes a critical blow to Li Chenzhou. Li Chenzhou, embracing Zhao Shirong, dies in the snowy landscape.
His last words to her are, "I've come to accompany you, life is truly as lonely as snow!" Liu Suifeng and others arrive to find the couple tragically entwined in death. Liu Suifeng, grief-stricken, vows to complete Li Chenzhou's unfinished mission.
