The Journey of Legend Episode 40 (Ending) Recap
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In the Daxi Era, Xiao Kaiyan held General Wu captive in a water fortress, setting a deadly trap for him as the North Wasteland armies, led by Helian Wang, launched an assault on Xianren Pass. Xiao Qiushui, bearing an ancient guqin, bravely infiltrated the water fortress to rescue General Wu. He confronted Xiao Kaiyan, who underestimated him.
Xiao Qiushui, having mastered the true Book of Oblivion, displayed fluid, powerful moves and ultimately used his guqin as a weapon to gravely wound Xiao Kaiyan. Xiao Qiushui revealed that the Book of Oblivion's highest realm is "with emotion," a concept Xiao Kaiyan failed to grasp, leading to his cultivation deviation.
As he lay dying, Xiao Kaiyan's mind conjured images of his family: Xiao Xilou praising him, Sun Huishan preparing a meal, and Xiao Yiren and Xiao Xueyu inviting him to roam the "jianghu". Heartbroken, Xiao Qiushui pressed Xiao Kaiyan for General Wu's location before he succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, Xianren Pass was breached by the North Wasteland armies, but Daxi soldiers and citizens fiercely resisted.
Liang Dou, leading members of the Shenzhou Alliance, including Liu Suifeng and Song Mingzhu, arrived to reinforce the Daxi army. However, they were overwhelmed and suffered heavy losses. Just as the Daxi forces faced imminent defeat, Xiao Qiushui appeared, shooting an arrow that pinned Helian Wang to the city wall of Xianren Pass. Xiao Qiushui then brought General Wu to the forefront, who quickly rallied the Daxi troops.
With renewed morale, they fiercely fought back, decisively repelling the North Wasteland armies and reclaiming Xianren Pass. The Emperor, having finally received a secret report from Li Chenzhou, understood Xiao Kaiyan's deception and the North Wasteland's false peace talks. He was about to send Li Chenzhou to rescue General Wu when news of the victory arrived. The Emperor, filled with remorse for his past suspicions, ordered General Wu and Li Chenzhou to be heavily rewarded.
However, he was then informed that Li Chenzhou had tragically sacrificed his life during his mission to rescue General Wu. That evening, the military camp was ablaze with celebratory bonfires. Xiao Qiushui proposed a toast to the fallen soldiers who defended the Daxi Era, followed by a toast to everyone present. Tang Fang confessed that knowing Xiao Qiushui was the happiest thing in her life.
Observing the joyous scene, Liu Suifeng and Song Mingzhu admitted Xiao Qiushui had won, acknowledging that the "jianghu" had indeed united through righteousness rather than personal gain. Zuo Qiu discussed his impending marriage to Qu Mushuang, jokingly speculating about marrying into her family. After a moment of quiet reflection, Xiao Qiushui's wine cup slipped from his grasp.
He had always known that mastering the ultimate chapter of the Book of Oblivion required expending all internal energy, leading to the depletion of one's life force. His mission, however, was complete. In the present, Xiao Mingming awoke in his hospital room, with his university roommate Zuo Qiu by his side. Zuo Qiu informed him that Li Nan, who had leaked state secrets, had been investigated and died before being arrested. Still immersed in his dream, Xiao Mingming envisioned himself as Xiao Qiushui once more, a figure in white disappearing into the radiant sunset.
