Legend of Fu Yao (扶摇)

Do you know...how upset I was when you left without me?

It was Geya Desert.

There are so many strange birds and beasts.

What if they hurt or bite you?

Ji Yu told me that you even ran into poisonous wasps.

If you had been stung, your bones would have melted.

How could I to find you then?

Fortunately, you're remarkable.

However dangerous, nothing can hurt you.

But I won't let you do that next time.

Do you hear me?

Zhan Bei Ye, listen up.

If you try to shake me off again...

it won't be that easy.

All you want is her.

I know that.

I don't blame you for saving her.

But you're not allowed to die, understand?

If you can't save her...

I wouldn't be happy at all.

Zhan Bei Ye...

Do you hear me?

I'll always be by your side.

Fu Yao.

Fu Yao!

Fu Yao.

Zhan Bei Ye. Zhan--

Do you want to live or die?

I want an answer from you.

You...

Who are you?

That doesn't matter right now.

What matters is that your energy and blood will soon disperse.

You don't have long to live.

Then, not only will you die, but so will the person who came with you.

I...

I can't die!

In this world, who doesn't fear death?

Who can fight death?

But you're very lucky.

Because I'm the only one who can save you.

It's just that you'll have to pay the price for it.

What is it that you want?

Loyalty.

Loyalty.

Loyalty.

Loyalty!

Loyalty!

Loyalty...

Loyalty?

Loyalty. I want you to see me as your faith.

I want to become all that you believe in.

I want you to hand over your loyalty to friends, siblings, and everyone to me.

That's impossible.

I can't give up my loyalty!

No one ever turns me down.

I can let you live and make you happy.

Don't hesitate.

Succumb to me.

Then you can both survive.

Death is very painful.

You're left with just one choice.

No!

No way...

I...

I...

I'd rather die than give up my loyalty and betray myself.

Is it worth giving up your life for the sake of those...

who didn't trust you and betrayed you?

Think about those people in Yao City.

You disregarded your own life for their sake.

And how did they repay you?

They were heartless. They cursed you.

Are you really going to take pity on them?

That's right...

My kindness wasn't reciprocated.

My loyalty...

It was put to test.

Despite that, I still have many loyal friends.

My beloved still has my back.

I'll definitely protect them.

If I were to give up my loyalty to drag out this life...

I'd rather stay trapped here forever.

I'd rather die!

Who knew that you had such character?

Although you refuse to be my servant

I won't let you die.

Di Fei Tian is waiting for you to awaken him.

One day, we shall meet again.

Fifth Brother is awake!

- What about Fu Yao? - Fu Yao is awake too!

Urgent report from Nanrong.

Prince Yi searched Geya Desert for Crown Prince Wu Ji for several days.

Although he did his best, it was too late.

The crown prince's corpse was found yesterday.

Crown Prince Wu Ji passed away in the desert.

His coffin should be brought back to the Imperial City

but Crown Prince died from petrification, Geya Desert's odd illness.

If we transport him back, there will be complications.

I'm afraid we can't bring him back.

The crown prince of the five kingdoms is of such prestigious status.

Yet now, his life has come to an untimely end.

He passed away without accomplishing his ambitions.

That alone is heart-wrenching!

How can we...

leave the crown prince buried in a foreign land?

The nation is in mourning.

I, too, am devastated.

However, the petrification disease is extremely odd and dangerous!

It is highly contagious.

Even a godsent talent like Crown Prince Wu Ji wasn't immune to it.

How can ordinary people be immune?

Should we take the risk to bring back His Highness's body

it will be a long journey in which the disease could spread.

I'm afraid the people will be in great panic!

Crown Prince passed away suddenly.

It is a great sadness for all.

I dare not make a decision for the officials' discussion.

Should we bury His Highness at his current resting place

or have him transported back to be buried in his native land?

Your Majesty, please make a wise decision.

Tell Prince Yi that the deceased must be respected.

He should be buried to rest in peace as soon as possible.

I'll have to return to Tiansha in a couple of days.

The Black Wind Cavalry will retreat into the mountains.

Once we break camp... I'm worried about leaving you out here alone.

What are your plans?

How about heading back to Yao City first?

I know that you're upset.

You nearly lost your life because of them.

Who knew that it would come to such an end?

I heard that the people of Yao City are now looking everywhere for you.

They must now understand all the efforts you went to then.

I'm doing pretty well now.

I don't wish to go anywhere.

Just how long are you going to keep running away, Fu Yao?

Sometimes...

Giving someone another chance is giving yourself another chance.

Whatever the problem may be, tackle it head on.

They ripped my heart to pieces.

I know.

But can't you give them another chance?

Madam Fu has returned!

Madam Fu has returned!

- Madam Fu has returned! - Madam Fu!

- It's Madam Fu! - Madam Fu!

Madam Fu has returned!

Madam Fu has returned!

Madam!

- Madam! - Madam!

Madam Fu!

You should all get up!

We'll stay on our knees!

We have failed you!

Fu Yao doesn't blame you.

You weren't in the wrong.

As the garrison of Yao City, and as the people of Yao City

you didn't surrender when your magistrate did.

Instead, you chose to protect your own families and Yao City.

As the people of Yao City

you have already carried out your duties.

Yao City is blessed to have inhabitants like you.

It's also Fu Yao's blessing.

Madam Fu, we let you down!

We swear to follow Madam Fu till death!

- We swear to follow Madam Fu till death! - We swear to follow Madam Fu till death!

We swear to follow Madam Fu till death!

Sometimes, giving yourself a chance is giving someone else a chance.

From now on, Yao City is definitely yours.

We swear to follow Madam Fu till death!

- You've returned. - Tie Cheng.

Have you recovered?

I'm fine. I'm totally all right.

Right, the official seal is still here.

This official seal... just keep it safe.

This--

I took over this position in the spur of the moment.

I can't possibly hold on to this post forever.

Now that the Black Militia is finished

I'll leave the people of Yao City in your protection.

Then...

Are you leaving right away?

I have to look for Wu Ji.

Take care.

Tianquan Kingdom reigns over the five kingdoms.

It's the secure foundation of the world!

Yet now that Crown Prince Wu Ji has passed away

the position of heir apparent is vacant.

Should this continue for long, the people will panic.

I'm afraid that calamities will arise!

I concur. The kingdom cannot go without an heir apparent.

There must be a successor to the sovereignty.

I beseech His Majesty to anoint an heir apparent soon.

I concur!

Prince Yi's report from Nanrong.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Prince Yi is filial and loyal.

He's smart and capable.

He's also the eldest prince of Tianquan Kingdom.

By right and reason, he's the best viable candidate!