Remembering the old days in a trance
We are destined to fight together
The past has gone but the memory lasts
Our happiness and sorrow in the good old days
The journey is difficult, through the crowds, to the end of time
I'm brave and undefeatable
The sky has become dark and the birds have returned home
Breaking all obstacles and reaching the peak above the clouds
Watching the thin plumes of smoke and the beautiful scenery
Working together, overcoming all difficulties
I will be known as the fearless one
Episode 21
Never mind.
Our priority on this trip is still Dai Mubai.
He shouldn't be a problem.
I think he was tempted just now.
What did Tang San tell you?
Do you know Ye Zhi Qiu from Blue Sunshine Academy?
Never heard of it.
Blue Sunshine?
It's a little unknown academy.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Did Blue Sunshine Academy get ahead of us?
They came to Shrek to recruit talents?
A petty academy like that is no match for us.
Yu Tianheng.
Have you made up your mind?
You mentioned that as long as I joined Heaven Dou Imperial Academy,
your people would side with me in the conflict against my elder brother.
Yes, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy promises you.
What's so funny?
If I fight my brother,
it means the power struggle between the heirs of Star Luo Empire.
How can a academy have the authority to support me?
So this promise didn't come from the academy.
Am I right?
You didn't dare to even tell the truth.
Tang San's decision will be mine as well.
Hold on.
Fine, you're right.
Captain.
Never mind, we can tell him.
Dai Mubai, someone wants to see you.
If you agree to join Heaven Dou Imperial Academy,
in the future, in the power struggle of Star Luo Empire,
you will have full support from Heaven Dou Empire.
Even if you need military support,
we can provide it.
So the tournament and the academy
are only the pretext to use me to interfere with the power struggle of Star Luo Empire.
No, don't think that way. It's too extreme.
We truly want to help you.
"We"?
Who actually wants to help me?
It's Xue Qinghe.
Who is that?
The only heir to the throne of Heaven Dou Empire.
Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince.
The sudden announcement of the contest shocked the entire Douluo Continent.
Every Spirit Master Academy is preparing for it.
But Xue Qinghe thinks there is a conspiracy behind the contest.
What conspiracy?
I have no idea either.
You may ask him yourself.
Why didn't he come to see me?
His Highness thinks too many parties are involved in this case.
Besides, the inside of Heaven Dou City isn't as peaceful as it seems.
He can only meet you in private.
So the proposal to recruit us was false?
No. We are indeed recruiting new members.
That's all I know.
For more details, you may ask the Crown Prince.
Yan Zi, what's wrong?
I think she's been poisoned.
Poisoned? How is that possible?
We've been travelling together. Why wasn't I poisoned?
She needs to eat this now.
It'll cure her.
Small Detoxifying Sausage. I've never seen this before.
This is my Second Spirit Technique.
Small Detoxifying Sausage.
Try it out, it's delicious.
No. I'm afraid it's bitter.
It's not bitter at all.
It can even cure poison.
She is awake! See? She's awake!
What happened to me just now?
Where are we?
He said you had been poisoned.
Poisoned?
Why don't I remember that?
It's all right. You are cured.
This can't be right!
My Small Detoxifying Sausage cures everything!
Maybe you should have another one.
I doubt the capability of your Martial Spirit.
Maybe she fainted because of hunger.
I have some sausages.
Do you want some?
Maybe we should get a doctor.
Never mind.
Dugu Yan's identity is special.
I'm taking her back to Heaven Dou City.
If she has been poisoned, her elder will definitely handle it.
I was supposed to go with you,
but under the circumstances, I must go now.
You two depart later.
Make it to Xi Si City in ten days to meet His Highness.
His Highness?
Xi Si City?
What is it?
Xi Si City Spirit Arena.
Accept the Fiend Battle Team's challenge.
Once you overcome the challenge,
you're qualified to go to Blue Sunshine Academy in Heaven Dou City and see me.
Why are we meeting in Xi Si City?
The meeting between His Highness and Dai Mubai is a top secret.
First of all, Xi Si City is on the way to the Capital.
Secondly, there is no Governor in that city.
The city is not owned by anyone.
The place will provide more cover.
Remember to reach Xi Si City in ten days to meet His Highness.
Rongrong, where is Xiao Wu?
Her legs haven't fully recovered. Sister Qing is looking after her.
Do you know why Headmaster wants us to come here?
I have no idea.
I don't know.
What are we going to do here?
Why is she still here?
She was hurt in the fight against Dai Weisi.
I couldn't just kick her out.
Should we avoid her?
She will find it out sooner or later.
Where is Yu Tianheng?
He left.
I'll get to the point.
Do not mention Xue Qinghe.
Spirit Hall is organizing the Spirit Master Academy Contest.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy
formally invited Tang San and Dai Mubai
to join their team in the contest.
Not bad!
Impressive, Brother San.
Even Heaven Dou Imperial Academy knows him.
After much consideration,
we've decided to let you
go to Heaven Dou City and participate in this event.
But Headmaster, joining Heaven Dou Imperial Academy
means quitting Shrek Academy.
The goal of Shrek Academy is to train up the best Spirit Masters.
The best Spirit Master needs to hone his skills and face challenges to make progress.
Spirit Hall is providing the greatest platform,
and as your headmaster,
I must show you the world.
But Headmaster...
I know.
I also hope you guys will always be the students of Shrek.
But I can't force you to give up this great chance just to keep you in Shrek.
Wouldn't that be too selfish of me to do such a thing?
So,
not only Tang San and Dai Mubai are going there,
all members of our academy will go to the Capital together!
-Really? -It's real?
You should see for yourselves
how many geniuses there are in Douluo Continent.
Get ready, everyone.
We'll set out tomorrow morning.
Yes!
This is great!
If we go to the Capital, I might get to meet my father.
I must tell Xiao Wu and Sister Qing now.
Master.
He said that the academy shouldn't become the shackles that bind you.
If it can give you a brighter future,
even with the academy as your stepping stone,
he must let you fly high.
Even if he loses all the students,
it is worth it.
I'm not leaving Shrek.
I won't either.
Set out with that belief.
This is an eye-opener that will let you grow.
I wish we could participate as the students of Shrek Academy.
There might be other opportunities in Heaven Dou City.
I'll go to pack things up.
Headmaster.
Are you really taking them to Heaven Dou City?
Do you want to get in my way?
No.
I'm going back to the Capital.
We are going in the same direction.
You will travel faster without us.
I'm not in a hurry.
You haven't given up on Dai Mubai?
I won't quit so easily.
I know what you did to Dai Mubai.
If you try to harm my students again,
I will stop you.
Master.
We'll pass by Xi Si City on our journey.
Are you still thinking about challenging the Fiend Battle Team?
Master, I want to find my father.
I want to know what he's doing.
I want to know what happened to him.
This is probably my only chance.
Very well.
I'll inform Flender, so he won't stop you then.
Thank you, Master.
By the way, don't tell the others about my plan.
What about Xiao Wu? Won't you tell her?
I don't want her to be worried.
I wish I could take everything about the academy with me.
Come on.
♪The twilight shows up at daybreak♪
♪The youth rides a horse♪
♪When the world turns around♪
♪The sky is reflected in the eyes♪
♪Overcome the trial in abyss♪
♪Yet remain unchanged♪
♪Walking upright in the world♪
♪The breeze in spring is tender♪
♪Have the belief to save the day♪
♪Go on a great adventure♪
♪Join hands and look at the world♪
♪Overlook the sky♪
Wait!
♪Join hands and look at the world♪
♪Overlook the sky♪
♪The light is so brilliant♪
♪The dream is burning in my chest♪
♪The wind whizzes past my face♪
♪The rain drenches my shoulders♪
♪Despite all the difficulties♪
♪I have a fire in my heart♪
♪Every ordinary moment♪
♪The years leave marks on the face♪
♪Rage not for tomorrow♪
♪Only hold on for friendship♪
♪Get through the sea of clouds♪
♪Get the wind and clouds moving♪
♪Looking light years away♪
♪To seek the memory of the former life♪
♪Keep the smile after the threat♪
♪No one can stop our vow♪
♪Join hands and look at the world♪
♪Overlook the sky♪
♪The light is so brilliant♪
♪The dream is burning in my chest♪
♪The wind whizzes past my face♪
♪The rain drenches my shoulders♪
Hold on a bit longer.
We'll reach Xi Si City soon.
What's that ahead?
Let's have a look.
What happened?
We should bury them.
We can't leave them here in the sun.
Here, Brother Dai.
Come.
Spirit Arena Badge?
It's copper.
This man was an experienced Spirit Master.
But why was he tied here?
Maybe he ran into bandits?
We must hurry to Xi Si City.
Everyone, stay alert.
-Yes. -Yes.
Brother Dai.
He...
Give me some water.
Here.
This...
He is alive!
It's the same as that guy.
Which means the other man died from dehydration.
Isn't this too cruel? What hatred can it be?
Master.
Oscar, come.
Full Recovery Big Sausage!
Tang San, this helps him recover his strength.
Yes.
He is dead.
Three Spirit Rings.
He was a Spirit Master too.
I like this place.
This looks funny.
It's adorable.
Xiaogang, I'll look for a cheap inn first.
Show the others around the city.
Don't take too long.
Master.
This looks pretty.
Take me with you. I know how to bargain.
You're the best.
Go with me.
That way.
Stay close to each other. Don't get separated.
Xi Si City Spirit Arena.
Accept the Fiend Battle Team's challenge.
Once you overcome the challenge, you're qualified to go to Blue Sunshine Academy
in Heaven Dou City and see me.
Brother, you look upset.
I'm all right.
Did someone upset you? I can teach him a lesson.
Why do you want to fight so much?
What's the matter? She is my sister. I spoiled her.
You're overindulging her.
Have a look!
The wonder of Xi Si City!
Interact closely with fluffy Spirit Beasts!
Have a look!
Look!
You can pet them.
They are so cute.
Have a look!
They are so adorable that they can heal your heart!
The wonder of Xi Si City!
Aren't these Sand Beasts?
Xiao Wu, you also know about Sand Beasts?
I saw them once when I was little.
They mostly live in the desert.
These Spirit Beasts are tame.
It sounds that they are rare.
All right, stop playing around.
Let's go there.
We'll wait for Headmaster.
It's less crowded there.
Sure.
Come.
Let's go.
The wonder of Xi Si City!
Let's go.
Adorable!
Take a seat and have some rest.
Stop looking, keep moving.
Sit.
You sit.
Master, how about we gather some money and buy one?
The girls seem to like it a lot.
Each girl can pet it for one day.
We can sell it in Heaven Dou City and make a profit.
It can cover some expenses for our academy.
Can we get one?
The Sand Beast is not a pet.
You can't buy or sell it.
Why?
The merchant is their owner.
That's right.
Their relationship is equal and cooperative.
The merchant will attract the customers,
and the Sand Beasts contribute their talent.
Talent? What talent?
Silly.
Their talent is being cute, of course.
How is being cute a talent?
In that case, I'm also cute.
I am talented.
I am interesting.
Isn't that right?
So how do they split the profit?
All the money goes to the Sand Beasts.
All the money?
The Sand Beasts use money?
Do not underestimate the intelligence of Spirit Beasts.
A full-grown Sand Beast has the intelligence of a child.
The merchant will send the food out of the city for them to the Sand Beast herd.
That means the Sand Beasts are social animals.
The merchant delivers food for them without charging anything.
What benefit does he get?
The benefit for the merchant is the protection by Sand Beasts
when he crosses the desert.
Protection?
But they look so adorable.
They seem harmless.
What if the merchant bullies them?
Not just the merchants, even Spirit Masters wouldn't dare to hurt them.
Why?
Actually, Sand Beasts have the ability to control sandstorm.
When they feel threatened,
the Sand Beasts are capable of destroying a city.
They are invincible in the desert.
But the Sand Beasts are friendly and tame.
So attacking them is unprofitable for the humans.
Then a mutual relationship started to form between humans and Sand Beasts.
I see.
Humans and Spirit Beasts can live in harmony.
Of course.
In that case,
if all the Spirit Beasts could form a mutual relationship with us,
there would be no more hunting!
Am I right?
This is only an exception.
As long as Spirit Masters still need to hunt down Spirit Beasts
to advance their Spirit Rings,
humans and Spirit Beasts will always be at war.
We just have to restrict the hunting and killing to those fierce, awful Spirit Beasts.
Wouldn't that solve it?
Do you think fierce Spirit Beasts should die?
We are Spirit Masters.
Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts are destined to be enemies.
It cannot be changed.
Yes, they are enemies.
Brother Dai, have some milk tea.
Thanks.
We lived in the wild for a few days.
We finally get to take a break.
When you went out,
Headmaster informed us that we'll be going to Heaven Dou City tomorrow morning.
Yu Tianheng said that Xue Qinghe wanted to see you.
Won't you stay for another day?
Forget it. We're leaving.
You don't want to meet him?
The Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire meeting the Prince of Star Luo Empire in secrecy,
what good can it do?
I never wanted the throne anyway.
Even if I want to compete for the throne, it's none of his business.
You're right.
Come in.
It's been a long journey for Mr. Tang.
I'm glad that Mr. Dai is here as well.
Who are you?
I am Ma Xiu Nuo. I'm nobody.
I've been here waiting for you for a few days.
To be honest, there are some issues in Heaven Dou City.
His Highness couldn't make it here in time.
He sent me to express his apology.
His Highness?
You work for Xue Qinghe?
Yes.
You're one of the royals too?
My father is a low-ranking officer.
I don't have any positions at all.
I'm far from being a royal.
An officer? It is quite important.
What does Xue Qinghe have to say?
His Highness promises to meet both of you in Heaven Dou City.
I'm not interested.
You don't have to reject me now.
Your brother is very powerful.
With the help of His Highness, you'll stand a chance to fight for the throne.
He should stay out of Star Luo Empire's problem.
I'm merely a messenger, please calm down.
What are you doing here?
Xiao Wu, were you talking to someone?
I wanted to ask you to check out the market,
and I saw Hu Liena at your door.
I've passed on the message. I'm leaving.
Was he your new friend?
He seemed to be rich.
Don't trust everything you heard. Ignore him.
You have something to do?
It's nothing.
Go with me to the market.
So the man came to deliver a message
from the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire?
The Crown Prince wanted to see Brother Dai.
It had nothing to do with me.
Two princes, is it a political marriage?
A political marriage is between a prince and a princess.
It's not meant for commoners.
Understood?
They look delicious.
Do you want some?
What's wrong? You don't want to try it?
I'm just checking them out, let's go back.
It's all right. If you want...
Can you hear it?
Someone is sobbing.
Let's have a look.
We're getting closer. Stay cautious.
Did something happen?
Did someone bully you?
She can't hear you.
Is she deaf?
No, she is insane.
How did it happen?
Her husband died in the Spirit Arena.
Then she lost her mind!
You aren't locals?
Haven't you heard about the Fiend Battle Team?
No.
What's wrong with the Fiend Battle Team?
In the Spirit Arena,
those who fought the Fiend Battle Team have mostly died.
Those who survived were tied up and left in the sun outside the city.
What happened?
The Fiend Battle Team did that?
If they are so brutal,
why would the Spirit Masters want to fight them?
Their families were captured.
If they don't fight, they will lose their entire families.
Where is the authority?
Xi Si City has no Governor.
The city is in anarchy.
In this city,
it's the survival of the fittest.
Is the Fiend Battle Team very strong?
Almost all their Spirit Master have Four Spirit Rings.
What do you think?
Four Spirit Rings? And more than one?
Tang San? Xiao Wu?
Wang Sheng.
Who are you?
Young Master, what's wrong?
Tell them you're all right.
I'm all right.
Where is Xue Qinghe?
His Highness is in Heaven Dou City.
Why doesn't he come to Xi Si City?
He planned to come here.
But the Prince wanted to have a word with His Highness.
He couldn't make it in time.
In Heaven Dou City, will he look for Dai Mubai?
Sure, certainly.
Why does Xue Qinghe want to meet Dai Mubai?
I don't know.
Why is the robe on the floor?
Young Master, I was shocked.
What happened?
I heard you yell.
I didn't yell.
Let's go.
If I keep staying in the inn,
I won't have time to check out the city.
I heard there are many specialties.
I could buy them as souvenirs.
What is it, Young Master?
That girl...
She looks familiar.
Forget it, let's go.
I might be mistaken.
I feel like our days in Nuoding Academy
were merely yesterday.
Time flies.
Back then, the attached students were like a family.
We took part in the election of the Spirit Master Association.
We went to class together.
It was a pleasant time.
Wang Sheng, what are you doing here?
I escaped here.
Why did you escape?
I've been keeping something from you.
I feel guilty.
Do you remember Xiao Chenyu?
Sure.
He captured me with a cage.
Luckily, Tang San saved me.
Actually, I killed Xiao Chenyu.
I'm going to kill you!
After I escaped, I found that they framed you as the killer.
I feel sorry for letting you take the blame.
Why did you kill him?
He made me betray you.
He even wanted to kill me.
Since I had the opportunity,
I wouldn't let them get away.
I must take revenge on them for what I went through.
He deserved to die.
Actually, our fellow students are true friends.
Did you just arrive today?
Yes.
Have you been to the market?
Yes.
What did you buy?
Nothing.
Nothing interested you?
There is.
I like that candy.
The candy?
Come with me.
Here you go.
Is this your shop?
I don't have the time.
Why didn't you pay?
In this city, if you want something, just let me know.
I can get it for free.
Wang Sheng.
I think they are afraid of you.
The weak fears the strong.
Take it.
I can't take this.
Why not?
If you don't pay for it, it's robbing.
I don't want that candy.
Since you've arrived, why didn't you come to us?
"Us"?
Didn't Master Ye tell you?
You should come to us when you arrived in Xi Si City.
You know Ye Zhi Qiu too?
Why should we go to you?
Xiao Wu, it's getting late.
Let me walk you back.
But...
There is nothing funny.
You can't compare this place with Heaven Dou City.
What is this?
It looks funny.
We've never been to Xi Si City before.
Maybe they are beasts that pull carriages.
They are ugly yet cute.
They look interesting.
So you are on the Fiend Battle Team.
Yes.
I'm one of their members.
After I left Nuoding City,
I wanted to attend another Spirit Master Academy.
But I couldn't afford the fees.
Then I considered going to Spirit Hall.
But the people there looked down on me.
They said I wasn't gifted and wouldn't take me in.
Then, I wandered from city to city.
I ran out of money soon.
Later, I found that some cities would open up
some underground Spirit Arenas.
The Spirit Masters would fight there.
You kill or get killed.
Though it's dangerous, you can make a fortune if you win.
So I joined.
But I completely lost at the first time.
I was about to be killed.
Do you know what happened next?
I can't guess.
My Martial Spirit mutated.
My ordinary Tiger Spirit turned into a Blood Tiger Spirit.
God gave me a chance!
After the mutation, the force behind the Fiend Battle Team found me.
They told me that whoever works alone will be bullied.
But if we stick together, it will be different.
The trees are shining against the light
Like a stubborn young man
The far destination is where I'm heading
My bags are packed but I'm in a daze
There's no need to comfort me
Going separate ways and we'll all endure suffering
Don't hide, take it as another challenge for us
A stubborn choice and a burning heart
Take the bumpy road under the storm
Not afraid to break ordinary rules in life
Because
Because I want to become the unique one
Stumble my way into the next sunset
So I will hope for brighter fireworks
The dream of faith
Will always prevail
And become a beautiful galaxy
There's no need to comfort me
Going separate ways and we'll all endure suffering
Don't hide, take it as another challenge for us
A stubborn choice and a burning heart
Take the bumpy road under the storm
Not afraid to break ordinary rules in life