I Am Nobody Episode 13 Recap
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Morning arrived, and Zhang Chulan suddenly sat up, attempting to convince everyone to forget the embarrassing events of the previous night. However, the others present were determined to recount his actions, causing Zhang Chulan to frantically try and silence them. Seeing that everyone was teasing him, he turned to Feng Baobao, believing she wouldn't lie, and asked her what truly happened.
He was dismayed to learn that everyone had been greatly entertained by his antics and that he was even being called a legend among Outsiders, with some expressing belief in him. Discovering that someone had recorded a video, Zhang Chulan desperately chased after the person to retrieve it. Later, wearing sunglasses in an attempt to go unnoticed, he discreetly returned to the spectator stands. The match between Feng Baobao and Xiao Xiao was next.
Senior figures, including the Chief Celestial Taoist, Mr. Tian, Mr. Lu, and Mr. Feng, were in attendance, a fact that surprised many as they had not appeared for earlier matches, suggesting a specific interest in Feng Baobao. The Chief Celestial Taoist's face was noticeably swollen; he explained this was due to a mishap during his qi circulation practice while developing a new martial art, resulting in a blockage in his Yangming Meridian.
Xiao Xiao began the match by stating that he knew Feng Baobao often cleaned up after Zhang Chulan, but this match would mark the end of that duty. He then used the renowned Sniff attack, a technique targeting the primordial spirit that induces temporary defenselessness. While some onlookers found the technique repulsive, Mr. Tian explained its function. The Chief Celestial Taoist observed Feng Baobao, noting her seemingly random yet effective movements that allowed her to evade decisive blows.
He remarked on the unusual clarity in her eyes, which resembled his own state of "Shen Ying Nei Lian" (inward radiance), speculating she possessed exceptional innate talent and reacted purely on instinct without formal training. Discussions arose among the seniors that she might be a temporary agent for the NDT Express, a special, unpredictable force operating outside the company's regular structure, known for highly capable individuals with hidden identities and significant secrets.
Zhang Chulan, overhearing this, expressed worry and advised keeping a distance from such individuals. Feng Baobao attempted some long-range techniques Zhang Chulan had shown her, including Qi Bullets and Qi Grand Displacement, but they proved ineffective. Zhang Chulan tried to explain that techniques needed to be integrated with one's personal qi flow, akin to coding with source code. Feng Baobao, however, simply concluded she hadn't used enough qi.
Her subsequent attack, the 18 Formidable Ways, was weak, only managing to knock over aluminum cans. The Chief Celestial Taoist commented that she was using her qi like throwing solid gold bricks rather than utilizing it efficiently. Xiao Xiao pressed his advantage with the Sniff attack. Feng Baobao adapted, seemingly realizing the attack was stronger at close range but had a smaller, more easily dodgable area of effect.
Mr. Tian explained that she wasn't predicting Xiao Xiao's moves but was able to discern them by reading his breathing and the subtle physical tells required to use the Sniff attack from his dantian. After Feng Baobao appeared to push Xiao Xiao's own Sniff attack back into him, his primordial spirit began to disperse. To contain the diffused qi, Feng Baobao unexpectedly employed the Four-Plate Harmony Array, a formation from the Wuhou family designed to gather scattered energy from combat.
She then managed to collect the dispersed energy, securing her victory. Observing the match, Zhuge Qing reflected that his family, having maintained a low profile for too long, seemed out of touch with the remarkable abilities displayed by the younger generation. Next was the highly anticipated match between Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye. Zhuge Qing appeared confident, acknowledging Wang Ye's commendable cultivation but remarking on his perceived lack of drive.
Wang Ye surprised everyone by initiating the fight with Bajiquan, a close-quarters style. Zhuge Qing, noting Wang Ye's unusual haste compared to previous matches, acknowledged his skill in hand-to-hand combat but questioned if pure Tai Chi could defeat him. Zhuge Qing then shifted to his Wuhou Qimen techniques, first using the "Gen" spell to create an unyielding, mountain-like defense that Wang Ye found impossible to budge.
Following this, he used "Kan," conjuring water that formed into speedy cannonballs before turning into a deluge. Observers were impressed by the power of Wuhou Qimen, particularly its mastery of the Bagua art, and some predicted Wang Ye's swift defeat. Wang Ye managed to block some attacks with his Tai Chi Yang Hand. Zhuge Qing continued with "Kun," unleashing earth-based attacks. After deflecting a particularly powerful strike, Wang Ye thanked Zhuge Qing, acknowledging the apparent mercy shown.
Zhuge Qing replied that they weren't engaged in a death match but accused Wang Ye of underestimating him, having recognized that Wang Ye was himself a sorcerer (Shushi). Zhuge Qing explained that true sorcerers operate by understanding the universe's hidden rules – the "heavenly principles" – seeking fortune and avoiding danger by positioning themselves correctly in terms of location, time, and applied force.
He had noticed that in his previous matches, Wang Ye consistently positioned himself in the most auspicious spots, effectively using luck to avoid dangerous attacks. Wang Ye admitted that Zhuge Qing was perceptive and that he had hoped to defeat him before Zhuge Qing fully deployed his Qimen Dunjia skills, calling himself foolish for thinking so.
Wang Ye then posed a philosophical question to Zhuge Qing: had he ever truly failed (excluding practice), and could he accept a defeat so profound it would invalidate his past achievements? Suggesting that as fellow sorcerers they shouldn't need to fight as desperately as others, Wang Ye offered Zhuge Qing time to make a choice regarding his approach to seeking fortune and avoiding danger. A tense pause fell over the arena.
Wang Ye calmly advised Zhuge Qing to back down, stating it was the best outcome for him. Zhuge Qing revealed he had performed a divination that resulted in four words: "Moth to the flame." Despite this ominous prediction, he continued, attempting to use a "Kun" spell (earth) while standing in the "Xun" position (wood), defying the elemental principles of Qimen. This act produced power far exceeding his previous attacks.
He then used a "Li" spell (fire), launching a fireball, only for Wang Ye, using the "Xun" position (wood), to counter it with a wood-based spell called Sandalwood Succor, which seemed to make the targeted area grow denser and stronger rather than being burned. Zhuge Qing was bewildered, realizing this was not merely powerful Qimen but something that broke its fundamental laws.
Wang Ye then revealed his ability: Qimen's Immaculate Scrutiny, which enhances the user's senses and allows them to perceive the essence of things, including the underlying mechanics of techniques. From the stands, Zhuge Qing's sister cried out, begging him to stop, recognizing that their strength levels were vastly different and not wanting to see him utterly defeated. Determined to understand the nature of the power he faced, Zhuge Qing pressed on.
Wang Ye then used the "Dui" spell (metal) and the technique Black Mamba, causing Zhuge Qing to instantaneously teleport across the arena. Zhuge Qing's sister noted the similarity of this teleportation to Feng Baobao's movement style. Wang Ye restrained Zhuge Qing by controlling his Danzhong pressure point. As Zhuge Qing looked around, he saw the layout of the Qimen chart overlaid on the arena and understood.
Wang Ye explained that within this manipulated Qimen array, he was not bound by fixed positions; he himself was the position, the fortune, and the misfortune. By controlling the space, he could reach Zhuge Qing anywhere within the array and strike his vital points. Zhuge Qing countered that the Qimen chart was dictated by time. Wang Ye replied that he could manipulate time by controlling and calculating the changes occurring within the array.
He demonstrated this by altering gravity, causing a dropped pebble to fall for a full minute, and by changing the temperature and humidity within the array to mimic summer conditions despite it being springtime. Wang Ye then offered a broader philosophical perspective: being a sorcerer is not solely about being bound by heavenly principles and seeking good fortune.
He referenced Zhuge Liang, who, despite his immense power and foreknowledge of the coming chaos, chose to defy fate and throw himself into the conflict to save a doomed world. This act of "doing something knowing it's impossible" was the mark of a truly great sorcerer, transcending the limitations of merely seeking the most auspicious path. Zhuge Qing, humbled by the demonstration and Wang Ye's words, finally understood the depth of his defeat.
He surrendered, acknowledging that he was completely bested. Wang Ye was declared the winner. Watching from the stands, Zhang Chulan was intimidated, realizing he was no match for Wang Ye. Meanwhile, elsewhere, someone (implied to be Zhang Chulan's father), impressed by Wang Ye's power, ordered him to be recruited into their organization, the Tianxia Hui.
Zhang Chulan protested that Wang Ye was too strong to simply force, but his father instructed him to use his brain, suggesting that everyone has a price and that Taoists traditionally lack money, implying this could be Wang Ye's price. Elsewhere, Feng Baobao was shown reacting to the events with a noticeable expression.
