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[Fights Break Sphere]
[Episode 18]
That was my mother. The time that she spent with you
was longer than the time she spent with me.
She died for you.
Am I not even allowed to ask questions?
That is because you've never died before.
You don't know how it feels.
A cold blade seems to have punctured your body. You can feel the cold sensation down to the marrow in your bones.
All around you are familiar cries and sobs.
Friends, family,
and the "me" that is still alive.
The person who endured these things on my behalf was your mother.
The one who fell into that nightmare wasn't me,
but the one disciple I loved the most.
You must think that I didn't feel sad at all when your mother died.
It's enough that I'm the only one left with the nightmares.
I hope that in your dreams
she is still the very beautiful and very warm mother.
If you still hate me because of all this,
then just remove the spatial ring and throw it away.
Throw it away in any place that satisfies you.
Medicine Elder, I'll give you a hand.
You're too clumsy. Don't break any of my good wines.
Medicine Elder, how do you think I did when I refined the medicine today?
So-so. It is a bit effective in treating headaches and hot-heads.
I have a question.
It is so easy and you've been training for so long.
It is a good thing that you took me as your teacher.
If I could use the Essence Flame, I would also make it.
Don't you have a Beast Flame? Why didn't you use it?
Medicine Elder, this Beast Flame of mine is too strong.
The usual cauldrons can't endure it and they explode.
That... How about you lend one to me?
Not giving.
Don't be like that, Medicine Elder.
That... Great Master Yao, Grandfather Yao, you are just arguing with me, right?
Even if I lose, you'll have no reputation.
That does make some sense.
Don't be calling me like some donkey next time, all right?
You're so annoying.
You're really shameless by saying that you're a child; and therefore, this matter should be tolerated.
Your mother didn't even dare do that to me before.
My mother before—
I won't ask anything. I really won't ask anything.
Medicine Elder, you've gone overboard.
You are, after all, the top alchemist in the world. You only chose a...
street vendor quality item to give me?
You don't want it? If you don't want it, give it back to me.
I want it.
That Fan Ling today from Soul Clan used Blood Sect martial arts.
And that Fan Lao from last time. So, what's the background of the Blood Sect?
The Blood Sect is a very ancient sect and is the lackey of Soul Hall.
They especially train in techniques of controlling other people through their blood.
Since, Hun Miesheng has been sealed up and this Blood Sect disappeared with him.
But the reappearance of Blood Sect right now is surely connected with him.
That I know. Lei Xiong and the others were inflicted by that last time.
But there's one thing I still don't understand.
Why did the Blood Sect only send Fan Ling?
Could it be there are reinforcements eventually coming or is he just testing the waters?
The people of Soul Hall are very loyal to their superior.
As long as the superior gives the order, the subordinates will risk their lives just to fulfill the mission.
Unlike us righteous sects who only know how to have internal strife.
Even if the evil schemes are right in front of us, what can we do?
Brother Xiao Yan, give it your best.
- Do your best. - Okay.
Brother Xiao Yan.
You don't have money, so this is it?
So murky. Where did you dig this up?
Go away.
May the judges examine the medicine cauldrons of the contestants.
Are you a child of the Gu Tribe?
Yes.
A Yellow Deep Cauldron?
I haven't seen one in a long time.
This is a medicine cauldron formed from a yellow stone that has absorbed the essences from thousands of years.
It can be said to be a magical artifact.
Really?
Ancient yellow stone, this is a very good item.
Where did you get this?
I bought this from a small shop.
Who did you learn your alchemy from?
My father.
Only Fight Qi Continent has this alchemy technique.
The Soul Clan lives outside of our continent.
There is actually a person there who knows our alchemy?
Our Soul Clan
also has headaches, hot-heads, the aging, and sickness.
How can you just assume
that we don't know alchemy?
Good.
With your abilities, you have a bright future.
At such a small age, why lose your life here?
Quickly give up and leave.
I came here to tell you all
that our Soul Clan also has alchemy and an alchemist,
so that the so-called righteous people will cease from belittling us.
Distribute the medicines!
Black Iron Spiritual Wood? I finally see a real one!
Are the steps to refine this similar with other medicines?
Yes, it's the same. The spiritual solution produced by refining this Black Iron Spiritual Wood
is the most important ingredient of the Fengxing Pellet.
I heard that if you take in the Fengxing Pellet, your Fight Qi will increase very fast.
It increases the person's speed by four times within two hours.
But it's very hard to obtain the spiritual solution of this Black Iron Spiritual Wood.
My god, is that an Essence Flame?
It's fire is weak and unstable.
It must have been borrowed.
From the aspect of an alchemist,
this child indeed has abilities.
But as the ancient saying goes,
"Irises and orchids blocking the path should be removed."
You are a person who loves talents. Of course, you can't bear to do it.
How about this? Just leave these things to us.
Hold on.
Since he dared to come here, he must have prepared.
I think we should just observe and act accordingly.
Elder Tengshan, you're too forgiving and soft-hearted.
State Teacher, after the competition, let's have a chat.
It's all over. I've used up all my Fight Qi.
Xun'er, how are you doing?
Even if this wood is made of iron, it should have dissolved by now after burning for this long.
Why isn't there any reaction?
We are just students and have so little Fight Qi.
Is this group of old men trying to kill us?
Quickly go back and meditate.
Brother Xiao Yan,
I can't go on either.
I'll wait for you in the back.
Go on.
Are you all right?
An ancient yellow stone medicine cauldron
can resist even the Dragon Flame.
How come it exploded with just a Beast Flame?
Didn't you hear him just now?
He bought it in a little shop. It's a fake.
Looks like this year, we really are going to give first place
to this young man from the Soul Clan.
Never thought that the one who is able to last until the end would be from the Soul Clan.
This joke has gone overboard.
Give me another piece. Give me another piece!
This boy is quite amusing.
There's not much time left.
This young lad also has an Essence Flame.
At such a young age, he is already able to absorb an Essence Flame.
The Xiao Clan is indeed not simple.
Who knows what demon magic he is using?
He has already used up his Fight Qi.
I think that he'll just harm himself with this.
- Look! He has two kinds of Essence Flames! - That's right!
How is that possible? I've never seen it before.
[Xiao Yan]
How satisfying!
Elder Mi, I haven't drunk wine for decades.
Tonight, we must have a good drink!
I will surely keep you company.
Today, Xiao Yan made us proud.
Two flames at once.
It really scared that Soul Clan fellow.
Keep it down. Keep it down. Xiao Yan's meditating.
He's incredible.
I've never seen him like this before.
Let's all allow him to rest, all right?
Right... Say,
how come it's only us, the eliminated ones, celebrating here?
The person who should be celebrating is meditating over there.
- Don't know what abnormal topic they'll come up with for tomorrow. - That's right.
When I recall that brat from the Soul Clan, my whole body feels uneasy.
It's as if bugs are crawling all over me.
Don't touch me.
Brother Xiao Yan.
Where's my cauldron? Give it back to me.
Cauldron? It exploded.
Nonsense!
That cauldron was made from ancient yellow stone. It can even endure a Dragon Flame.
How could it not endure some little Essence Flame?
Right under your eyes, you didn't even see that you'd been tricked.
- Huh? - Huh, what?!
That asshole Han Feng used Yin Power to shatter the yellow stone from the inside.
I just knew it. No, why didn't you warn me that time?
He was right in front of you. If I gave you a warning, then...
I so want to see him! I'm so afraid that he can't find me... not so!
That's right.
Let me remind you again.
Even if you're able to merge the Beast Flame and the Essence Flame here inside the spatial ring,
it doesn't mean it'll work outside.
If you're unable to keep it under control and it explodes,
you and I and everyone present
will die right then and there!
You should always be considerate of the people around you. This way, your good skills won't be in vain.
I'll remember it.
It's especially nice to watch.
Come, take a look.
All of you, stand up.
Who are you looking for?
An Imperial Decree! Kneel and listen to the Imperial Decree!
"Tonight, Jia Nan Academy's Elder Mi Tengshan entered the palace, committed an assassination, and has escaped with injuries.
All soldiers and citizens should help in his capture." Did you hear it clearly?
We did...
People over there, did you hear it clearly?
We heard it well.
Brother Xiao Yan.
Brother Xiao Yan, wake up.
Brother Xiao Yan.
Wake up.
Let's see if you dare use Fight Qi as just some fire to burn up logs again.
You hardly had any energy left to come in here, am I right?
So what? It's not like I can lose.
If I lose, I will bring shame to my master.
Smooth talker.
I've carefully observed that Fan Ling.
Although he's young, he's already an elite disciple of the Blood Sect.
His alchemy technique isn't any different from others.
It's just that he's already well-trained. He's probably been training for at least ten years.
Also, his Fight Qi cultivation
can't be inferior to his alchemy abilities.
Anything abnormal is deemed evil. The evil techniques of the Blood Sect and Soul Hall
are unimaginable. You must be extra careful.
As for why he joined the competition,
you'd better quickly investigate it.
Have you all seen Mi Tengshan?
No, we haven't.
Listen! Mi Tengshan is a criminal that attempted to assassinate the Emperor.
If you youngsters dare to hide him,
you'll be executed!
[ The Yan Sect Meeting Room ]
Elder tried to assassinate the Emperor?
That's not possible.
What's going on?
Who among you saw Elder Tengshan after the competition?
- I didn't see him. We didn't see him. - What about you?
No. No.
I didn't see him either.
None of us saw him.
Brother Xiao Yan, you woke up.
There are a lot of people outside, a lot of soldiers.
Just great. You're finally awake.
Something big happened.
What is it?
Those soldiers. Soldiers came here.
- They said Elder Tengshan tried to assassinate the Emperor.- No way.
It's true. They already read the decree. The person who captures him will be heavily rewarded.
Those that hide him or not tell his whereabouts will be executed.
After the competition today,
did any of you see Elder Tengshan?
No.
Elder Mi... you've come.
I never expected...
that you would also defect.
Tonight, there were seven great fighters of the Blood Sect that surrounded you,
yet you still were able to escape.
Your martial arts skills have improved.
Hence, you sent out a "wanted" decree.
I don't understand.
As the State Teacher of the Chu Yun Empire, Leader of the Alchemy Guild,
top alchemist of the Fight Qi Continent,
what else can they give you that's enough to tempt you?
Tengshan, you are not me.
You wouldn't understand.
This alchemy room,
you were able to enter here,
but will you be able to leave?
We were once friends, after all.
Why must you seek death?
As past friends, let me understand
what thing
has made you betray all of us
and willingly become a slave of the dark force?
Tell me, so I can die knowing why.
I've been an alchemist all my life, but there is one illness
that I will never be able to cure. That's death.
So what?
Every person will die.
Dying isn't frightening. What's scary is
watching oneself slowly dying.
Power, position, intelligence,
all that can't resist this kind of torment.
You have been possessed.
You've sacrificed so much,
what have you gained?
Just an ignoble existence. Just living without a purpose.
Tengshan, you're not me so you won't understand.
It's been 1,000 years. The Fight God's bones have already decomposed.
But what about Hun Miesheng? He's still alive.
And he will continue to live on.
Isn't that worthy enough for me to exchange my life for?
Even if it means you'll become a slave?
What's so bad about that?
Too bad, you're too stubborn.
I fear that you won't even have the right to become a slave.
Today, State Teacher Fa Ma isn't feeling well.
He asked us to host the third round of the competition.
Just do as we have discussed.
Next, I'll announce that the contestants who have qualified for the final round. They are...
Jia Nan Academy's Xiao Yan and Soul Clan's Fan Ling.
At a specified time, you two must create a poison
after freely selecting its ingredients and have the other party take it in.
And then, based on your symptoms,
create an antidote for yourself.
In between the match, we judges won't intervene.
We'll leave your life to Heaven's will.
Well? Is anyone withdrawing?
- It will be fine. - What does Elder Gu mean?
Is he forcing the Soul Clan to withdraw?
Little Sister Xun'er, you're really good to me. Earlier, I was pestering and trying to coax the guards
of this Alchemy Contest and they still wouldn't let me in.
I only needed to tell you about it and you already brought me in.
How is it? Do the clothes fit you?
A female classmate of mine just happened to have diarrhea and couldn't come.
I then borrowed her uniform.
It's a bit large, but still fine.
Thank you, Little Sister Xun'er.
Just call me Xun'er.
You are the little sister of my husband, so you're my little sister, too.
From now on, I'll be your protector in Yin City.
This is a novel, exciting, and a dark feel to it kind of round,
specially designed for this year's Alchemist Contest.
It will also be our third round of competition.
That's right.
What will happen if a life-threatening situation arises in the middle of the competition?
All our contestants
signed a death waiver before the competition.
After the contestant takes in the poison,
under the circumstances of not knowing what the poison is, he must use his body to quickly sense the ingredients of the poison
and create an antidote. If he fails, that's not just simply accepting defeat,
he might even die from it.
Isn't it too cruel to design a competition like this?
I think that this must be a way to cherish the memory of the ancient deity, Farmer God.
He tested hundreds of herbs and took in hundreds of poisons for the Fight Qi Continent.
His heroic act established our alchemy industry.
A true alchemist must have enough sacrificial spirit.
He must understand the sufferings of his patient.
Only by doing that can he really improve himself.
The competition begins now.
Soul Breaking Herb and Black Mountain Tuber
paired with cinnabar and red arsenic? What drug is that?
Two poisons, two antidotes.
Brother Xiao Yan, don't take it in! Just surrender!
Husband, don't eat it! Hus--
Little Sister Xun'er, what are you looking at me for? Watch the competition.
Really just making yourself suffer. Why the heck did you bring her along?
Little Sister Xun'er, what did you say just now?
Did I say anything?
I must have heard wrong.
That Soul Clan fellow used Black Iron Spiritual Wood,
Black Carapace, and a Drought Hulv (a four-legged snake).
His lead ingredient is heart's blood. I can understand the first 3,
but I don't know about his blood.
- Brother Xiao Yan! - Husband!
You!
What is that? There's still another poison in his body?
That's not poison. It's Xiao Yan being mischievous.
He used Beast Flame to burn him.
Looks like today, there surely will be one person dying here.
This poison can't be suppressed by my Fight Qi.
What poison did you give him?
Soul Breaking Herb and Black Mountain Tuber paired with cinnabar and red arsenic.
So promising? You're letting him win.
Do you know the main ingredient that I used?
I congealed a Beast Flame into the drug.
What I gave him isn't a poison. It's a vial of gunpowder.
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♫ If you want change, battle it out with no fear of chaos ♫
♫ The sky is dark, there’s misery on earth, the people are living in a terrible state ♫
♫ Constant hatred and bitter attachment become evident ♫
♫ In this lifetime, you will see your feat such as has been tempered with fire ♫
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♫ Being mesmerized for a moment by the purgatory and the lava ♫
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♫ Proud and aloof, holding a heavy sword in one hand ♫
♫ Young but bothered by undiminishing worries ♫
♫ Worries adding on to worries, the mountain calls and the sea roars ♫
♫ Rushing headlong even if heaven is narrow and earth is small ♫
♫ Chaos in fighting the evil and foreign forces♫
♫ Disturbances that no one can escape from ♫
♫ Disadvantaged but don’t belittle or take advantage ♫[The sky is dark, there’s misery on earth, the people are living in a terrible state]
♫ of the young ♫[Look at this smart and graceful youth with constant hatred and bitter attachment Oh Ho]
♫ Heroes never ask for names ♫[What excuses are you looking for? Bravery like a dragon’s heart and courage like a tiger’s gall, they are in my hands]
♫ or titles ♫[Showcasing to all, the bravery of this youth whose every punch squashes]
♫ On the board of notables ♫[To achieve my aspiration that’s within view from near or far, the superb martial arts skills]
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♫ It’s opportune to take advantage of youth ♫[To fulfill my promise, holding a heavy sword in my hand, leaping forward for the showdown]
♫ and become famous sooner ♫[Jumping in with a leap for a record that will go round and round]
♫ Proud and aloof, holding a heavy sword in one hand. ♫
♫ Young but bothered by undiminishing worries ♫
♫ Worries adding on to worries, the mountain calls and the sea roars ♫
♫ Rushing headlong even if heaven is narrow and earth is small ♫
♫ Chaos in fighting the evil and foreign forces ♫
♫ Disturbances that no one can escape from ♫
♫ Disadvantaged but don’t belittle or take advantage ♫[The sky is dark, there’s misery on earth, the people are living in a terrible state]
♫ of the young ♫[Look at this smart and graceful youth with constant hatred and bitter attachment Oh Ho]
♫ Heroes never ask for names ♫[What excuses are you looking for? Bravery like a dragon’s heart and courage like a tiger’s gall, they are in my hands]
♫ or titles ♫[Showcasing to all, the bravery of this youth whose every punch squashes]
♫ On the board of notables ♫[To achieve my aspiration that’s within view from near or far, the superb martial arts skills]
♫ I’ll showcase my martial arts skills ♫ [The fire beacon before the dawn of the battle is a blazing flame of fire with lava]
♫ It’s opportune to take advantage of youth ♫[To fulfill my promise, holding a heavy sword in my hand, leaping forward for the showdown]
♫ and become famous sooner ♫[Jumping in with a leap for a record that will go round and round]