Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

The Temple of the Mountain God, long abandoned, is the backdrop for a tense encounter among Taoist officials, who are suffering heavy casualties in their mission. Zhang Ling, a weary leader, grapples with the dire situation as they fetch water. Despite their dwindling numbers, he insists on loyalty to the court. Meanwhile, Pei Zi Yun, an Earthly Immortal, shares a meal with a beggar named Luo Cheng, who is unexpectedly familiar to him. As the cavalry of Prince Lu approaches, tensions rise, and betrayal occurs when Shang Xiang reveals Pei Zi Yun's location, leading to his swift demise. The atmosphere thickens with impending conflict as the cavalry prepares to attack.

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