Episode 15 recap: Ji Yang's Descent into Darkness and Becoming the Lord of the Underworld
In Episode 15, the group made it to the edge of the dark river. This river concealed numerous dangers, and no one knew what might happen next. Nan Yan looked around and noticed all the tall trees, so she decided they should chop some down to make small boats. She thoughtfully provided each person with a five-element fungus to protect against toxins.
However, the problem was that a single boat couldn't fit all four of them. Nan Yan and Ji Yang quickly came up with a plan - they would go ahead first, leaving Yin Ya and Mu Zhan Ting to figure out their own way. On the journey, Nan Yan curiously asked Ji Yang how he had found her, and Ji Yang explained about the Soul Resonance Seal. As they chatted, Nan Yan accidentally stumbled into Ji Yang's embrace, and their eyes met, creating a palpable, indescribable atmosphere between them.
On the other side, Yin Ya and Mu Zhan Ting bickered fiercely while competing to chop down trees to build their own boat. Eventually, they had to work together. Suddenly, a woman in red silently appeared behind them, and before they realized what was happening, they were bound by vines.
As for Nan Yan and Ji Yang, after learning about the Soul Resonance Seal, Nan Yan felt deeply embarrassed, realizing that Ji Yang had overheard her private musings. She didn't understand why her mother had given Ji Yang this seal, and Ji Yang surmised that Nan Rao, sensing her time was running short, wanted to provide her daughter with a source of support.
As they were discussing this, a voice suddenly rang out, sounding eerily similar to Nan Rao's. This voice proceeded to bind Nan Yan and Ji Yang as well, revealing that it belonged to a vengeful female spirit. She claimed that if they wanted to take the Fated Wood, they would have to stay and wait for the destined couple. Nan Yan became entranced by the voice and started reciting poetry, but Ji Yang quickly pulled her back by kissing her.
Nan Yan snapped out of the trance and noticed the Soul Resonance Seal glowing in her palm, allowing her to hear Ji Yang's thoughts. The vengeful spirit, mistakenly believing Yin Ya and Mu Zhan Ting were a couple, bound them in a contract to be husband and wife in their next life, much to their dismay.
Fortunately, everyone eventually made it to the shore and went their separate ways to search for items. Nan Yan and Mu Zhan Ting looked for the Bloody Gold Branch, while Ji Yang and Yin Ya searched for the Seven Floating Sutra. They agreed to meet up again if they survived.
Outside the valley, Mu Guang Han and the others were waiting. Meng Zhi Guang explained Mu Zhan Ting's situation to the Dragon King, who, after seeing the contract, decided not to pursue the matter further.
As Nan Yan and Mu Zhan Ting ventured deeper into the forest, it grew increasingly cold. Mu Zhan Ting tried to start a fire to keep Nan Yan warm, but his spiritual powers wouldn't work. Suddenly, a seven-colored divine deer charged towards them. Nan Yan was scratched, but the deer, detecting the scent of her blood, submitted to her and even healed her wounds, presenting her with a precious treasure. Nan Yan was overjoyed, immediately concocting a medicinal elixir, tears of joy falling into the mixture. Moments later, they sensed movement and hid, spotting a celestial cultivator.
Meanwhile, Yin Ya and Ji Yang also encountered trouble, with the ground covered in ringing talisman seals. Yin Ya was repelled by them, but Ji Yang easily dispelled the seals.
Comments(Episode 15)