Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain
Wang Lu, a young genius, joins the renowned Spirit Blade Sect during a time of looming crisis across the nine continents. Under the guidance of his eccentric and sharp-tongued mentor Wang Wu, who hides centuries of wisdom behind a youthful appearance, he embarks on an unconventional path to immortal cultivation. Through constant clashes and unlikely camaraderie, the two strive to become the strongest sages of their time.
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As the nine continents face a crisis, a young disciple joins the Spirit Blade sect and comes under the tutelage of a temperamental sage.
1.Episode 1
12-11-201948 minSigns accompany the birth of a baby named Wang Lu. Eighteen years later, he meets Hai Yunfan during the Lingjian Sect's Immortality Conference.
2.Episode 2
12-11-201944 minWang Lu and Yunfan help each other overcome challenges. To get the Xiaoyun Ancient Coin, Wang Wu makes the Taoyuan Village challenge more difficult.
3.Episode 3
13-11-201942 minWang Zhong switches sides. Wang Lu makes a splash at the Taoyuan Village challenge. Wang Wu escalates another challenge, putting disciples in danger.
4.Episode 4
13-11-201945 minWang Lu is found to have a unique spiritual root, which forces the Lingjian Sect to make a hard decision. However, he is able to make a request.
5.Episode 5
14-11-201942 minZhu Qin finds an excuse to fight Wang Lu and Yunfan. At a training ground, an Outer Court disciple suddenly attacks Yunfan, but meets resistance.
6.Episode 6
14-11-201943 minThe cause of a disciple's death is revealed, but an innocent Wang Lu still gets punished by Wang Wu. Later, he tracks Liuli Xian with Yunfan.
7.Episode 7
15-11-201940 minWhen Yunfan is under siege by black-cloaked men, Liuli Xian comes to his rescue. After that, Yunfan reveals a secret about his origin.
8.Episode 8
15-11-201943 minWhen Wang Lu reaches a new stage of Wuxiang Bones, Wang Wu asks him to search for Vermilion Fruits. Wang Lu harbors suspicions about Zhu Qin.
9.Episode 9
19-11-201943 minWhile Yunfan flees from black-cloaked men, the mastermind behind the attack is uncovered. The appearance of a fighter makes Yunfan furious.
10.Episode 10
19-11-201943 minYunfan opens up to Wang Lu and recounts his personal feud with Hai Tiankuo. Wang Wu makes a deal with Tiankuo and manages to get something from him.
11.Episode 11
20-11-201944 minWhen Yunfan, Wen Bao and Feng Ling agree to join Wang Lu for a training in Qingyun Peak, the head disciple and Master Zhifeng start to interfere.
12.Episode 12
20-11-201943 minFeng Ling asks Wang Lu to keep a secret. Meanwhile, she reveals why Wang Wu drinks. Later, Wang Wu bickers with Master Zhifeng.
13.Episode 13
21-11-201944 minWang Wu defeats Master Zhifeng, who later gets punished. Wang Lu wants Wang Wu to take Yunfan as her disciple, but she makes a demand.
14.Episode 14
21-11-201944 minA suffering Wang Wu helps Wang Lu perfect the Wuxiang Mantra. Unable to find enough teammates for the training, Wang Lu makes a special request.
15.Episode 15
22-11-201942 minWang Wu finds Wang Lu a teammate and gives him an empty manual. Later, when returning to his Village with the team, he is greeted with strange looks.
16.Episode 16
22-11-201943 minDetermined to eliminate the evildoers, Wang Lu coordinates his attacks with the Sword Spirit Liang Qiu. The identity of a saintess is revealed.
17.Episode 17
26-11-201942 minQian Xun recalls her past. To save her, Wang Lu devises a scheme to trick Elder He. Meanwhile, Liuli Xian's amnesia is getting worse.
18.Episode 18
26-11-201942 minWhen Elder He is caught, Mr Zhou takes over his position. Wang Lu decides to create the Aixin Sect. Later, a paper doll draws the crowd's attention.
19.Episode 19
27-11-201943 minWhen the paper doll's identity is exposed, Wang Lu decides to win the crowd over with songs and dances, so he invents a poignant love story.
20.Episode 20
27-11-201936 minWang Lu helps Yunfan clear his name. When his schemes are exposed, Mr Zhou helps Wang Lu confront the Qianling Cult. Liuli Xian is kidnapped.
21.Episode 21
28-11-201943 minYe Li frees the gang from a dungeon. Wang Lu's group interrupt a blood sacrifice ritual. Later, a shocking truth about Lord Tianlun is uncovered.
22.Episode 22
28-11-201944 minWhen a possessed Lord Tianlun starts to kill, Wang Wu comes to the rescue. After Ye Li finishes a blood sacrifice, she tells Wang Lu the truth.
23.Episode 23
29-11-201944 minFang He confronts Wang Lu about the Aixin Sect. To register the Sect, Wang Lu asks for verification before he makes a surprising announcement.
24.Episode 24
29-11-201938 minWhen Wang Lu's group arrive at Jiyang City for a training, they make a shocking discovery. Later, they encounter the Yushou Sect and a familiar face.
25.Episode 25
03-12-201943 minWen Bao's experience makes Wang Lu suspicious. Meanwhile, Wang Wu wakes up and finds herself in Junhuang Mountain before she overhears a conversation.
26.Episode 26
03-12-201944 minWang Lu learns a secret about Xue Boren and tries to infiltrate his room. With Liang Qiu's help, he sees Boren using his power on Miao.
27.Episode 27
04-12-201945 minImpressed by Feng Ling's trust in Boren, Wang Lu changes his mind. Yunfan follows the Xue brothers. Meanwhile, Wang Wu sneaks into Tiankuo's room.
28.Episode 28
04-12-201943 minMaster Zuo reveals how he tames spiritual animals, but Wang Lu gets suspicious. Wang Wu tries to escape from Tiankuo while Yunfan goes out drinking.
29.Episode 29
05-12-201945 minBoren risks his life for Feng Ling. Wang Lu and Liang Qiu coordinate their attack on Master Zuo. Later, a new couple are ready to tie the knot.
30.Episode 30
05-12-201944 minYunfan learns the shocking truth about Feng Ling's wedding. When confronted by Yunfan, Boren tries to prove his innocence. Chai Qi recounts a tragedy.
31.Episode 31
06-12-201944 minTo fix a longstanding feud, Feng Yin and Feng Ling make sacrifices. Later, Yunfan and Wang Lu decide to go their separate ways.
32.Episode 32
06-12-201943 minFeng Yin is seriously injured while Feng Ling is trapped in a cave. After touching a talisman, Wang Wu gets transported to an unknown dimension.
33.Episode 33
10-12-201944 minAs the Fabulous Five Conference begins, the Lingjian Sect prepares to face the Shengjing Sect. Wen Bao is in trouble. Yunfan joins the Shengjing Sect.
34.Episode 34
10-12-201943 minAs a magic tool is destroyed, the sect leaders gather to find a solution. Shuiyue makes a proposal, which makes Wang Wu's secret plan fall through.
35.Episode 35
11-12-201943 minDu Songzi plots a scheme against Wang Lu, who later outsmarts his rivals. A sudden attack from Shuiyue puts all sect leaders' lives on the line.
36.Episode 36
11-12-201943 minChaos ensues after Wang Lu and Liuli Xian cause havoc in the Hall of Virtue. Yunfan's plan is revealed. Later, Shuiyue comes under siege.
37.Episode 37
12-12-201943 minThe Nuwa Stone allows Ouyang Shang to come back to life. He settles the feud between him and Tiankuo.
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