Episode 33 recap: Shen Li accidentally saw her past life in the Ninth Heaven.
Shen Li, in her relentless search for the secret to breaking the barrier, understood that forcing her way through would not be wise and could potentially harm Xing Zhi. Her gaze fell upon a painting on the desk, which was a piece Xing Zhi had used to mend the loopholes in the celestial realm. A thought arose in Shen Li's mind that perhaps the secret to the barrier lay hidden within the painting.
As the scroll unfolded, it revealed the lonely figure of Xing Zhi. He was dressed in a gray robe, melancholically drinking alone, with broken wine jars scattered around him. This was Xing Zhi from a thousand years ago. Shen Li discovered that he had long been guarding the Ninth Heaven, enduring the torment of loneliness and suffering. In the silent depths of the night, Xing Zhi walked upon the shards of pottery, gazing at the ever-thriving Three Realms beneath his feet, yet feeling the insignificance of his own existence.
Shen Li then witnessed the Spirit Realm from a thousand years ago, where Liu Yu, together with the leader of the Spirit Clan, transformed into the King of Specters named Feng Lai. Liu Yu soothed him with her warm hands, and Feng Lai had complete trust in her. While Shen Li immersed herself in the painting, Xing Zhi's arrival interrupted her thoughts. She confided in Xing Zhi about her desire to return to the Spirit Realm. However, Xing Zhi firmly refused and reflected upon the rules of the celestial realm. He believed that the Heavenly Dao was not perfect; it endowed him with emotions, desires, and extraordinary abilities, yet burdened him with the torment of a tender and sensitive heart.
Shen Li deeply understood Xing Zhi's plight and attempted to guide his emotions. When Xing Zhi relaxed, she once again brought up the idea of opening the barrier. However, Xing Zhi remained unwavering and instead suggested cooking a delicious meal for Shen Li as a way to change the subject.
Fu Rong accidentally entered a forbidden area and discovered the injured Mo Fang. Despite their prior acquaintance, he unhesitatingly provided her with medicinal pills.
After Mo Fang recovered, the barrier disappeared, leaving Fu Rong lost in thought. Shen Li, on the other hand, delved into the painting of the celestial realm. She first saw the Spirit Realm and the King of Specters, sparking her curiosity. Then she witnessed the interaction between Liu Yu and the King of Specters, even catching a glimpse of her own master. It turned out that Liu Yu was the younger sister of her master, and her relationship with the King of Specters, Feng Lai, was gradually deepening.
Although Feng Lai was initially eccentric in his human form, Liu Yu saw his tender side. Through observing the painting, Shen Li's doubts gradually found answers.
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