Till the End of the Moon Episode 13 Recap
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Lord Jize, unable to discern the future of the impending war between gods and demons, asked his disciple Lianhua to put away camellias he had clipped from the God of Wood's garden. Lianhua questioned if Jize had stolen them, but Jize simply told him to put the flowers in a jade vase and change the water daily.
When Lianhua accidentally dropped the flowers, Jize, frustrated by Lianhua’s usual absent-mindedness in cultivation, punished him by sending him to the mortal realm to find the lost camellias. He told Lianhua not to return without them. Jize then mused that Lianhua had a worldly connection with these camellias and believed sending him to the mortal realm for cultivation would also allow him to avoid the looming conflict.
During a gathering of the twelve gods to strategize against the demons, Lord Jize and Goddess Chu Huang playfully chastised Ming Ye for leaving his newlywed wife so soon after their wedding. Ming Ye calmly explained his presence was essential for the discussion on demon eradication. Upon her arrival, Chu Huang continued to tease him about his sudden marriage, remarking that many goddesses were heartbroken.
She also joked that she would have suspected him of having an affair in the Mohe River if he weren't known as the most decent man. When asked about his future treatment of Goddess Tian Huan, Ming Ye unequivocally stated he had no personal feelings for her, affirming that she was and would always be his subordinate.
Jize then advised Ming Ye not to neglect his clam demon princess wife, even though they were from different realms, and Ming Ye acknowledged this. Chu Huang offered to use her abilities to foresee the outcome of Ming Ye's marriage, but Jize intervened, asserting that even deities should not meddle in matters of fate, suggesting it's better to let Ming Ye navigate his own life without prior knowledge. The gods then departed for their meeting.
Sang Jiu, feeling the reduction in her archery power since losing her divine essence, was later spotted by Ming Ye high in an Immortal Tree, eating its fruits. She explained she took them because they looked good and no one else seemed to pick them. Ming Ye informed her that the Immortal Tree had stood in Shangqing for ten thousand years, its fruits always growing naturally and untouched.
He cautioned her against eating unknown things, warning they could be poisonous, to which Sang Jiu promised to refrain from picking them again. She offered him a fruit, but he declined and departed. The following morning, Sang Jiu thanked him for the previous day's fruit, confirming it was delicious. Later, Ming Ye observed Sang Jiu struggling with archery practice and intervened, offering subtle guidance to improve her technique and conserve strength.
The close interaction made them both feel awkward, and Ming Ye quickly withdrew. The next day, he presented her with a new, more suitable bow. Overjoyed, Sang Jiu sent him a message, expressing her gratitude and inviting him to watch shooting stars as a reciprocal gesture. She delightedly shared her admiration for the beautiful shooting stars in Shangqing, far surpassing those in the Mohe River, and wondered if he felt the same.
Lord Jize, noticing Ming Ye's recent deviation from his usual regimen of spending all his time at the military camp, decided to satisfy his curiosity about Ming Ye's wife. Goddess Chu Huang joined him, and they resolved to visit Yuqing Palace under the pretense of seeking tea. There, they discovered Ming Ye instructing Sang Jiu in swordsmanship, a sight that surprised Jize and Chu Huang as a rare "harmonious scene" for the typically aloof God of War.
During the lesson, Sang Jiu inadvertently swung her sword too close to Chu Huang, causing both Jize and Chu Huang to reveal themselves. Ming Ye immediately took responsibility, stating he had not properly controlled the training. Sang Jiu apologized for her carelessness. Jize then revealed he sensed a profound connection between himself and Sang Jiu, though he stated its meaning would become clear in due time, and that neither Ming Ye nor Sang Jiu were yet aware of it.
He presented Sang Jiu with four words of advice: "Remember why you came." Chu Huang, also feeling an unexplained familiarity towards Sang Jiu, bestowed upon her a wisp of divine power. She explained that this power could connect Sang Jiu to Ming Ye, enabling her to transcend time and space to see him, but it could only be used once. Sang Jiu then realized the peculiar movement of the sword earlier was due to Chu Huang's manipulation of space.
Afterwards, the three went for tea, where Ming Ye updated them that Goddess Tian Huan had recovered but was not yet awake. Sang Jiu, experiencing a resurgence of demonic energy, sought out her brother, Sang You, in the Mohe River. Sang You quickly observed that her demonic energy was devouring her. Sang Jiu, confused as she was of demon lineage, questioned the cause.
Sang You explained that having cultivated immortal arts since childhood with divine essence, her internal core and meridians were akin to an immortal's. Now that her divine essence was lost, her inherent demonic nature had resurfaced, generating negative energy within her, warning her that if not properly managed, she risked losing her sanity.
Sang You realized Ming Ye had not engaged in co-cultivation with her, explaining that Ming Ye's clear energy could neutralize her negative energy, enabling her to maintain her immortal form and even advance her cultivation, a primary reason their father had arranged her marriage.
Despite Sang You’s concern about her being "left to herself" for over a hundred days, Sang Jiu defended Ming Ye, insisting he was a good person who had taught her much in swordsmanship and archery, leading to significant improvement in her skills. She decided to return to Shangqing Realm to directly discuss co-cultivation with him, stopping Sang You from confronting Ming Ye on her behalf.
Sang You, though still worried, urged her to always remember that the Mohe River was her home, promising his unwavering support. Sang Jiu approached Ming Ye, directly asking if he was willing to co-cultivate with her, explaining it was necessary to neutralize the demonic energy that was devouring her. Ming Ye, sensing the significant accumulation of negative energy, reproached himself for his earlier unawareness.
He led her to a serene, cool place ideal for cultivation and instructed her in breathing techniques, guiding her through the process. Sang Jiu found co-cultivation far less complicated than her brother had implied. During their session, Ming Ye asked her to draw closer. Concurrently, Goddess Tian Huan, now recovered from her injuries, learned from a maid that Ming Ye was engaged in co-cultivation with his wife.
Shocked and enraged by the news of his marriage, Tian Huan rushed to find them, witnessing their seemingly intimate practice. Later, she confronted Ming Ye, demanding to know why he had married Sang Jiu. Tian Huan reminded him of her unwavering loyalty, having fought alongside him in battles and, crucially, having dug out the Ancient Crystal to save his life when he was near death.
This was a revelation to Ming Ye, who confirmed that she was indeed the one who had retrieved the Ancient Crystal from the Water-calming Stone. Tian Huan, overwhelmed with emotion, expressed regret for saving him, feeling she had lost everything and was now reduced to a mere maid. Ming Ye attempted to reassure her, even offering to move out of Yuqing Palace with Sang Jiu if it would alleviate her distress.
Tian Huan, however, angrily retorted, questioning if he would also abandon his title as God of War for Sang Jiu. Recognizing her agitated state, Ming Ye decided to postpone their discussion, suggesting they revisit the matter when she was calmer, while Tian Huan suspected Ming Ye was under Sang Jiu’s influence. Seeking to understand Ming Ye’s sudden shift towards Sang Jiu, Tian Huan questioned her maids.
They revealed that despite Sang Jiu's initial attempts to win his favor, Ming Ye only began to soften after seeing her interact with the Immortal Tree. Recognizing its significance, Tian Huan immediately ordered the tree to be cut down. The next day, Sang Jiu was saddened to discover the tree gone.
Tian Huan, feigning sympathy, approached Sang Jiu and falsely claimed that Ming Ye had ordered the tree's removal because he disliked anyone touching his possessions or pestering him, a widely known trait of his. Further manipulating Sang Jiu, Tian Huan asserted that Sang Jiu's "negative demonic energy" was akin to a "flood beast," gravely harming Ming Ye's "pure elixir" and "demigod" internal core, a significant risk given his constant battles.
She pressed Sang Jiu on whether she would regret causing harm to Ming Ye. Distraught and believing Tian Huan’s words, Sang Jiu vowed never to co-cultivate with Ming Ye again. Tian Huan then offered her "help" for any future demonic energy flare-ups. Following Tian Huan's deceitful words, Sang Jiu began to avoid Ming Ye, believing he was displeased with her and that her demonic energy would harm him.
Ming Ye, meanwhile, grew increasingly concerned when Sang Jiu failed to appear for their scheduled co-cultivation, waiting anxiously and planning to gather starlight for her, knowing her fondness for stars. When Sang Jiu's demonic energy flared up, she sought help from Tian Huan, who, feigning concern, led her to the Refining Spring. Tian Huan explained that bathing in the spring would cleanse her demonic energy, urging her to keep it secret.
Sang Jiu, initially impressed by the spring's supposed properties, entered the water, which immediately caused her excruciating, burning pain. Tian Huan dismissed her agony, claiming it was merely the spring effectively working on her strong demonic energy, and encouraged her to endure for "a quarter of an hour" for a complete cleanse.
She then departed, instructing Sang Jiu to tell Ming Ye that someone else had helped her, but to specifically omit Tian Huan's name, citing Ming Ye's aversion to close personal ties among those around him. Unbeknownst to Sang Jiu, Tian Huan had previously acquired a powerful "Weak Water" from the Yiyue Tribe, killing the tribal member to cover her tracks, and secretly poured it into the Refining Spring.
This Weak Water possessed the lethal property of burning away all forms of spiritual energy—immortal, demonic, or divine—upon contact, though Tian Huan regretfully noted it would only strip Sang Jiu of her power, not kill her. Tian Huan later encountered Ming Ye, who was still waiting for Sang Jiu. She provocatively asked if he was waiting for his "clam demon wife" for co-cultivation, then asserted that "she doesn't need you anymore."
When Ming Ye demanded an explanation, Tian Huan claimed Sang Jiu had been noticeably cold and avoidant lately, noting her absence from their co-cultivation session. She suggested their forced marriage meant there was no love between them, leading Sang Jiu to seek assistance from someone else for her demonic energy issues. Ming Ye, startled, questioned how Tian Huan knew this.
Tian Huan claimed Sang Jiu's demonic power had been increasing recently, which she insisted Ming Ye must have sensed, and challenged him to verify her claims with Sang Jiu directly. Although Tian Huan offered to mediate, Ming Ye declined, opting to wait for Sang Jiu himself.
