The World of Fantasy Episode 31 Recap
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Enraged that her ten thousand years of guarding Qin Lie still resulted in him loving Ling Yushi, Night Fairy scornfully declared that half of her divine sense had waited for him at the Graveyard of Gods for ten thousand years, while the other half guarded him for just as long, yet his heart remained solely with Ling Yushi.
When Qin Lie urged her to remove the poison from Ling Yushi and talk, Night Fairy refused, stating she would only speak with him after Ling Yushi was dead. Seeing Night Fairy's fury, Bu Li swiftly unfroze Li Mu. Now in a combat-ready state, Li Mu rushed out, piercing both Night Fairy and Ling Yushi, thereby halting Night Fairy's assault. Stunned by Ling Yushi's faltering figure, Qin Lie immediately went to her side.
At this moment, Ling Yushi's Scripture of the Nine Hells was activated again. Ling Yushi assured him she was fine, crediting Gong Mulie's spirit artifact with giving her strength. Meanwhile, in a flashback, it was revealed that Gong Mulie, driven to uncover the truth about his father's disappearance, had presented the Sword of Sheng Xie, an ancient spirit artifact he forged using the crimson flame.
Wu Chun acknowledged the sword's intense aggression, explaining that a sword, representing the kingly way and integrity, inevitably causes death, and the more it kills, the more murderous it becomes, eventually losing its true form and the kingly dignity, becoming a mere weapon. Wu Chun offered to remove the sword's bloodlust with the power vested in her by the earth, returning it to its true form, thus making Gong Mulie "clean and safe." Gong Mulie agreed.
Wu Chun also revealed that Gong Mulie, born with two bloodlines that could not merge, was only able to wield the sword because it had been consumed by a killing aura, allowing him to control it with his own inner hostility. She advised him to purge this hostility to unleash the artifact's full power.
Though Wu Chun declared their families' debts settled, Gong Mulie remained steadfast in his quest for his father's whereabouts, pushing Wu Chun for answers, determined not to give up until he achieved his goal. Back in the present, Ling Yushi's resilience after being pierced was attributed to the power of Gong Mulie's spirit artifact. As Qin Lie and Bu Li looked back, they realized Li Mu was truly awakened, recognizing his identity as a spirit artifact.
Li Mu, now identifying as Sheng Xie, acknowledged Qin Lie as his master. Qin Lie, surprised, asked what he had done to deserve such an honor. Li Mu explained that he had loose ends to tie up and could not follow Qin Lie immediately. Li Mu then transformed into the Sheng Xie Sword and entered Qin Lie's consciousness.
Bu Li interjected, revealing that Qin Shan had once helped him achieve enlightenment and informed him that both Li Mu and Duan Qianjie were spirit artifacts tasked with guarding the Soul Suppressing Orb. Li Mu added that ten thousand years ago, he and Bu Li had met and bonded within the Gongmu family and, after the family's destruction, jointly undertook the duty of guarding the orb.
He lamented leaving Bu Li, expressing that after experiencing the human world, he could not be emotionless, and felt he had failed his loyalty. Bu Li reassured him that having feelings meant he had not failed. Li Mu then told Qin Lie that he hoped his master would retain his humanity upon his true awakening, explaining that the co-existence of bloodlines would not lead to suppression.
He warned Qin Lie to be careful, as he could only guard him for now. Qin Lie, confused, questioned the meaning of "co-existence" and what was sealed within the Soul Suppressing Orb. Li Mu clarified that Qin Lie and Gong Mulie co-existed in one body, with Gong Mulie sealed within the orb, and Qin Lie would awaken when all Four Spirit Artifacts were fully awakened.
Meanwhile, Hua Yuxing reported Li Mu's awakening to his father, Hua Tianqiong, suggesting that the Golden Force must have sensed the ancient murderous aura released by Sheng Xie. Hua Tianqiong dismissed the murderous power as a minor concern but expressed worry about the re-emergence of the second volume of the Scripture of the Nine Hells.
He then instructed Hua Yuxing to kill Yiyuan and lure everyone to the Purple Mist Sea, believing it would be easier to handle them all in one place. Hua Tianqiong then departed for the Su Luo Realm to meet Master of Heaven. There, he informed the Master of Heaven of the strong spiritual power he had sensed, confirming it to be the Scripture of the Nine Hells.
Master of Heaven revealed that the three volumes of the Scripture of the Nine Hells were lost ten thousand years ago, and both the first and second volumes had now appeared, carrying the power of Chongming. Hua Tianqiong revealed that the Scripture was currently in the hands of some "nobodies" in the Scarlet Tide Continent. Master of Heaven decided to send his own people to retrieve the Scripture, with Hua Tianqiong supervising.
Despite Pan Qianqian's protests, Yiyuan insisted on escorting her to the Illusory Demon Sect. Pan Qianqian admitted she felt touched by his concern, realizing no one had ever cared for her so deeply, making her feel needed. They decided to halt their journey and find an inn, settling for a single room due to lack of availability, which led to some light-hearted banter. Yiyuan confessed that he felt he didn't belong in the Purple Mist Sea but still missed it.
Suddenly, Hua Yuxing appeared, stabbing Yiyuan in the chest and warning that no one from the Purple Mist Sea would be spared before vanishing. Yiyuan fell into a coma, during which he saw a vision of Wu Chun. Upon regaining consciousness, he was startled to find Pan Qianqian crying over him. Remembering Hua Yuxing's threat to the Purple Mist Sea, Yiyuan decided to rush back. Pan Qianqian, putting aside her journey to the Illusory Demon Sect, chose to accompany him.
The news of Li Mu and Duan Qianjie being spirit artifacts brought many shocking revelations. Qin Lie and his companions discussed Night Fairy's motives, concluding that she likely orchestrated Ling Yushi's poisoning to weaken her and restore Sheng Xie's murderous power, thereby awakening Qin Lie. They speculated that Night Fairy might not want Gong Mulie to awaken, fearing he could become more dangerous.
Qin Lie shared his suspicion that someone beyond Night Fairy was involved, possibly a new powerful figure within the Black Voodoo Cult, as Ling Yushi's voodoo insect remained even after Ye Yihao's death. He decided to wait for this person to reveal themselves. Later, Qin Lie found Du Shaoyang, who seemed uneasy and overly sensitive, feeling defeated at the implication that he might also be a spirit artifact bound to Gong Mulie.
Qin Lie reassured Du Shaoyang that he valued friends far more than spirit artifacts. Unbeknownst to them, Xie Jingxuan was standing at the doorway, quietly listening to their entire conversation. That night, as Qin Lie watched over the comatose Ling Yushi, he reflected on Du Shaoyang's unusual quietness and tendency to keep his feelings hidden. Ling Yushi's unconscious state made him feel profoundly lonely and helpless.
He held her hand, expressing his longing for her to awaken and share his burdens. Suddenly, Hua Yuxing's voice echoed, announcing Yiyuan's death and a dire fate for the entire Purple Mist Sea. The news spread among the group, causing great alarm, and they immediately resolved to return to the Purple Mist Sea. Upon arriving at the Purple Mist Sea, Yiyuan and Pan Qianqian found it deserted. Coincidentally, Lian Rou, who was there collecting spirit herbs, discovered Yiyuan.
Their warm reunion sparked a flash of jealousy in Pan Qianqian. Soon after, Qin Lie and his group arrived, relieved to find Yiyuan alive. Concerned about Ling Yushi, Pan Qianqian requested to speak with her alone. At Ling Yushi's bedside, Pan Qianqian tearfully confessed to faking amnesia, expressing deep regret for leaving and wishing she could have stayed by her sister's side, just as they had in Ling Borough. As Pan Qianqian wept, Ling Yushi's finger subtly twitched.
While Qin Lie pondered the true purpose of their being lured to the Purple Mist Sea, Master Hua observed the unfolding events from a nearby hilltop. The Golden Force arrived, intent on eliminating Qin Lie and his companions. During the ensuing battle, Ling Yushi suddenly awakened in her room, her eyes vacant, and she instinctively clutched Pan Qianqian's throat. Pan Qianqian's desperate cries startled Ling Yushi, who then released her and flew into the courtyard.
Temporarily consumed by the voodoo insects, Ling Yushi was no longer rational. As a Golden Force assassin lunged at Pan Qianqian, Yiyuan heroically intercepted the blow, taking a sword to his chest. He collapsed, and Pan Qianqian and Lian Rou rushed to his side. Ling Yushi then turned her corrupted power on Qin Lie, pinning him down. Qin Lie, sensing her distress, repeatedly called her name, awakening her consciousness.
Ling Yushi swiftly regained control, unleashing her spiritual power to subdue all remaining enemies. As the Golden Force lay defeated, Ling Yushi struggled to control her own hands, desperately pleading with Qin Lie for help. With tears in his eyes and a heavy heart, Qin Lie had no choice but to seal her within a block of ice using his essence of frost, promising to find a way to save her.
Pan Qianqian and Lian Rou kept vigil by Yiyuan's bedside, with Pan Qianqian clinging to the belief that he would recover, just as he had before. Qin Lie recalled that during Yiyuan's previous coma, he had seen Wu Chun and a young child. Seeming to grasp a new insight, Qin Lie decided to take Ling Yushi to the Abyss. He asked Chu to stay and protect Pan Qianqian and Lian Rou, while he escorted Ling Yushi. Chu, as Qin Lie's spirit artifact, readily agreed, vowing to protect them with his life.
