Episode 26 recap: The Battle Ends with Bloodshed
In Episode 26, in the vast expanse of the desert, Huo Qing Yun and Huang Bei Shuang walk side by side, only to be intercepted by General Wu and his pursuing soldiers. Faced with encirclement, Huo Qing Yun stands fearless, vowing to protect Huang Bei Shuang at all costs, cleverly leading the enemies deeper into the desert.
General Wu attacks fiercely with his iron claws. Although Huo Qing Yun is severely injured, he finds extraordinary strength, bolstered by Huang Bei Shuang's unwavering support, and ultimately kills General Wu. However, he is tragically consumed by a sudden quicksand, leaving his fate uncertain.
Devastated, Huang Bei Shuang kneels in the sand, playing a mournful tune on her bamboo flute as if bidding farewell to Huo Qing Yun. His brother, Huo Yan Qi, learns of the heartbreaking news and is tormented by grief over his brother's sacrifice.
Meanwhile, the official Zhu congratulates Huo Qing Yun on his victory over General Wu, believing it paves the way for unity in the desert. However, General Na harbors deeper concerns; he sees Huang Bei Shuang as a threat and vows to eliminate her. Though Zhu advises him not to overthink Huang Bei Shuang's gender, General Na insists on uprooting her completely, planning to use Ge Xin Wei as bait to lure Huang Bei Shuang to Yunpei City.
Fueled by rage and sorrow, Huo Yan Qi seeks revenge for his brother, determined to attack Yunpei. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Huang Bei Shuang bravely goes to court to dissuade him, pointing out that Tiandu City is well-fortified and that a reckless attack would only bring suffering to innocent civilians, with slim chances of success. Just when Huo Yan Qi feels hopeless, Lian Huan and Ye Pei bring news of General Na's plans. Upon learning that Ge Xin Wei is still alive, Huang Bei Shuang decides to confront the situation in Yunpei herself.
Huang Bei Shuang donned a new outfit, appearing before General Na like a phoenix reborn, her extraordinary presence intimidating everyone present. The official Zhu conducted a search and discovered the bone flute she carried. Huang Bei Shuang explained that it was a farewell gift for Ge Xin Wei, and Zhu did not impede her.
General Na had already set a trap, intending to act against Huang Bei Shuang. However, she showed sincerity by proposing a vision to help unify the desert. At a critical moment, General Na used Ge Xin Wei’s safety as leverage, forcing Huang Bei Shuang to choose between them.
Faced with Ruo Wen's curved blade from her past, the two sisters hesitated, but Huang Bei Shuang resolutely handed the knife to Ge Xin Wei, expressing her acceptance of life and death. Yet, General Na's cunning complicated matters as he sought to exploit their emotional ties for his own gain.
Ultimately, with their combined efforts, Huang Bei Shuang and Ge Xin Wei managed to defeat General Na, but in his final moments, he still inflicted harm on Ge Xin Wei. Amid her grief, Huang Bei Shuang demonstrated remarkable wisdom and courage.
She had already laid a trap, using Sha Qu to impersonate Huo Qing Yun and deliver a fatal blow to General Na. Once the truth was revealed, Sha Qu announced the return of the oasis, restoring peace and tranquility to the desert. Huang Bei Shuang praised Sha Qu’s "performance," only to discover that he was the real Huo Qing Yun, who had long since escaped from the quicksand.
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