Episode 23 recap: Yun Tian He stopped Elder Chong Guang.
Su Yao stated that their Master, Tai Qing, had a dying wish to spare Xuan Xiao's life. Elder Chong Guang would be breaking the rules if he intended to kill him. Elder Chong Guang replied that he didn't need to explain his actions to them. Yun Tian He fought against Elder Chong Guang, vowing not to let him harm Xuan Xiao.
Unexpectedly, Xuan Ying suddenly appeared and took away the Zao Yu artifact. Han Ling Sha was astonished to see Xuan Ying and never expected him to steal the artifact. Han Ling Sha wanted to chase after him, but Yun Tian He believed that it was Elder Chong Guang who sent Xuan Ying to steal the artifact. Even if they caught up, it would be futile as Elder Chong Guang had already shattered the mirror, and they were no match for him. They needed to find Mu Rong Zi Ying and the sect leader to seek their help separately.
Han Ling Sha noticed that Yun Tian He was becoming more composed in handling matters. Su Yao received a report from their disciples that Han Ling Sha and Mu Rong Zi Ying were working on something but it seemed to have been stolen. Su Yao ordered the disciples to gather the disciples from the four major sects. Yun Tian He came to see the sect leader, claiming that it was certainly Elder Chong Guang who had ordered the theft of the artifact.
Elder Chong Guang and Elder Qing Yang didn't need to drink anymore. Elder Qing Yang suspected that something was amiss when Elder Chong Guang wanted to drink with him. Elder Chong Guang had drugged the wine, causing Elder Qing Yang to lose consciousness, expressing his hope that Elder Qing Yang wouldn't interfere.
Elder Chong Guang went to meet Xuan Xiao, stating that he had shattered the mirror and now they both existed in the Tai Qing realm. However, Elder Chong Guang didn't have Xuan Bing's ice-binding technique. Out of their shared background, he promised to leave Xuan Xiao's body intact. Su Yao and the others arrived, and Mu Rong Zi Ying mentioned Zong Lian's command to protect Xuan Xiao, requesting Elder Chong Guang to spare him.
Elder Chong Guang disagreed, expressing his determination to kill Xuan Xiao. Now, several sect leaders and the sect head took a vote. Xu Liang already knew the truth behind Xuan Ye's death and opposed killing him. Su Yao also disagreed with the killing, so they had the majority.
Elder Chong Guang claimed that Su Yao practiced forbidden arts and was unworthy of being the sect head, rendering his vote invalid. Elder Chong Guang removed Xuan Ying's mask, revealing that he looked exactly like Xuan Xiao, which surprised everyone.
Elder Chong Guang stated that by examining the puppet's memories, they would know who was behind it.
Currently, the most suitable person to perform the spell was Mu Rong Zi Ying. After examining the puppet's memories, Mu Rong Zi Ying was surprised to discover that Elder Chong Guang was the puppet's master. Elder Chong Guang was also shocked, as he didn't expect Su Yao to manipulate the situation like this.
However, with the conclusive evidence, Elder Chong Guang had no way to defend himself. He wanted to kill Xuan Ying, and Yun Tian He told Han Ling Sha to get out of the way, but Xuan Ying stood in front of Han Ling Sha and sacrificed himself.
Han Ling Sha was devastated. Elder Chong Guang persisted in his intention to kill Xuan Xiao, and Mu Rong Zi Ying tried to intervene but was blocked by Xuan Xiao. Yun Tian He stood in front, but he was no match for Elder Chong Guang. Nevertheless, Yun Tian He picked up the Wanshu and Xihe swords.
However, Yun Tian He couldn't fully control the two swords, so he wasn't a match for Elder Chong Guang. Xuan Xiao told Yun Tian He to see clearly, as this was the true power of Xihe. Elder Chong Guang was injured by the Xihe sword, losing his cultivation and becoming indistinguishable from an ordinary person.
However, Xuan Xiao had also depleted his ice-breaking power and was once again frozen. Mu Rong Zi Ying mentioned that Elder Chong Guang had exhausted his spiritual energy and hoped that Su Yao would spare his life. Su Yao agreed and confined Elder Chong Guang to Qingfeng Gorge.
Yun Tian He was astonished, but Su Yao stated that there was still a solution. Su Yao took out the Suoluo Fruit, and it turned out that Yun Tian He was unaffected by extreme cold. Su Yao instructed him to infuse his spiritual energy into Xuan Xiao. Xuan Xiao indeed woke up.
Yun Tian He mentioned that Elder Qing Yang gave him the fruit, and in the past, Zong Lian had obtained the Suoluo Fruit, stating that there were three items with extreme cold properties that could help Xuan Xiao break free from the ice.
Yun Tian Qing is an unshakable hero in Yun Tian He's heart, a steadfast figure who represents the sky. Here, a comparison is drawn. In Tai Ping Village, the villagers also condemned Yun Tian Qing, but at that time, Tian He's reaction, though angry, was not as mature as it is now.
In Qiong Hua, everyone confidently refuted something that Yun Tian He had always believed in. Yun Tian He's series of actions, such as believing in Yun Tian Qing, wielding the Wang Shu sword, staying in Qiong Hua, and seeking the truth, demonstrate his openness and determination.
Wang Shu isn't denying you, it's that you don't have the ability to obtain it. But the most wonderful part is when he's about to leave, he adds a line: "Don't casually record Yun Tian He," proud and mischievous at the same time.
Yun Tian He is a protagonist who undergoes growth, continuously maturing through leveling up and defeating monsters, and constantly discovering his shining qualities through the process of understanding him.