Snow Eagle Lord Episode 22 Recap
> Snow Eagle Lord Recap
An ominous celestial phenomenon signals that the Demon Well has been opened, a sight last seen during a major conflict years ago. Zong Ling identifies this event, explaining to DongBo Qingshi that the long-held secret of Xueying Territory's weak barrier, which connects the Divine and Demon Realms, has been discovered by the Demon Clan. Ao Lan openly gloats to Chi Qiubai, stating that the Demon Clan's plan, including the awakening of the Great Demon God's physical body, is succeeding.
He tells Chi Qiubai he should be thankful he chose the winning side, but Chi Qiubai vows to prevent their victory. As a strong light pillar emanates from Xueying Territory, the Xia Clan elders are alarmed. One elder, though weakened by demonic poison, resolves to stop the Demon God Association's plan at any cost to protect the Dragon Mountain Empire. As the Great Demon God's physical body is welcomed, demons pour out, and a fierce battle erupts in Xueying Territory.
DongBo Xueying and Yu Jingqiu join the desperate fight against the endless stream of demons. Ji Rong feigns helplessness, apologizing to DongBo Qingshi for being a burden, but Qingshi promises to protect her. In the chaos, Yu Jingqiu is momentarily distracted by visions of her mother and is attacked by a demon, but Kong Youyue intervenes to save her.
Facing overwhelming odds, Palace Master Taishu sacrifices himself to close the Demon Well and perish with the demons, igniting renewed determination among the remaining fighters. Master He then swiftly erects the powerful Black White Moon Barrier around Xueying Territory, trapping the demonic forces within. DongBo Xueying pursues Ao Lan, who attempts to escape with a bronze coffin, but Ao Lan manages to evade him.
Within the sealed territory, Ji Rong has secretly hidden Ao Lan and the bronze coffin in a cellar. Trapped by the barrier, Ao Lan is frustrated and wants to fight his way out. Ji Rong reminds him of the danger and the vital importance of the bronze coffin, which holds their Master's physical body. To avoid suspicion, Ji Rong brings Ao Lan raw wolf meat to eat while in hiding.
They agree that they need outside help to break the barrier and decide to send a message using demon smoke. Ji Rong proposes a plan to weaken Master He, creating a temporary gap in the barrier for the message to pass through. While Chi Qiubai is in his room trying to expel demonic poison, Tong San patrols near Ji Rong's room and detects a demonic scent. He overhears Ji Rong and Ao Lan discussing their plot.
Before Tong San can warn anyone, Ao Lan incapacitates him with a Black Curse Spell. Ji Rong stops Ao Lan from killing Tong San immediately, arguing that his sudden death would arouse suspicion, though she notes the curse will eventually kill him. Ao Lan then uses a disguise ability to impersonate Tong San, privately worrying that the transformation has a limited duration. When DongBo Qingshi asks Ji Rong about Tong San's whereabouts, she feigns ignorance.
Later, Zong Ling observes the disguised Ao Lan eating raw wolf meat late at night and finds his behavior strange. The disguised Ao Lan then brings a drugged calming soup to Master He, who drinks it and immediately feels dizzy. Seizing the opportunity, Ao Lan sends a message via demon smoke to Moyang Chen outside the barrier, instructing him to break it and retrieve the priceless bronze coffin.
Unable to break the barrier alone, Moyang Chen seeks out Situ Hong at the Si Mansion. Knowing Situ Hong is discontent with his inability to reach the Transcendent level, Moyang Chen offers him secret manuals in exchange for his help. Moyang Chen admits his own power is insufficient against the Demigod-level Master He and frames the task as an opportunity for Situ Hong to prove his strength.
He manipulates Situ Hong by highlighting the righteous factions' neglect of the Si family's past sacrifices while readily helping DongBo Xueying. Appealing to Situ Hong's desire for power and respect for his declining family, Moyang Chen convinces him to cooperate. Tempted, Situ Hong agrees to the deal. Meanwhile, at Changfeng Academy, Kong Hao gets permission from Master Tan to go home for his father Kong Hai's birthday, unaware of the danger awaiting his family.
At the Kong Mansion, Kong Hai refuses a large celebration, wishing only to save money for his children. His quiet day is interrupted by Moyang Chen's arrival. Kong Hai tries to sever all ties, but Moyang Chen reminds him of the large profits he made selling Bloodshed Weapons to the demons, asserting that he is already deeply implicated. Moyang Chen then threatens the lives of Kong Hao and Kong Yue to force his cooperation.
Just then, Kong Hao arrives home and, upon seeing Moyang Chen, furiously denounces him as a traitor and attacks. Kong Hai frantically tries to stop his son, but Moyang Chen easily deflects the attack and reveals the Kong family's involvement. The family steward, Jia, is killed while trying to protect Kong Hao. Outmatched, Kong Hao is captured and abducted by Moyang Chen, who tells the distraught Kong Hai to consider his options.
Moyang Chen takes the injured Kong Hao to a demon dungeon. When Kong Hao awakens, he furiously curses Moyang Chen as a traitor to the Xia Clan, vowing that his master, Chi Qiubai, will bring him to justice. Moyang Chen scoffs, claiming Chi Qiubai is too preoccupied to save anyone and that he will soon master powerful demonic techniques. Unwavering, Kong Hao declares he will never betray his people. Seeing his defiance, Moyang Chen attempts to corrupt him, offering a demonic secret technique that promises to grant him enough power to surpass even DongBo Xueying.
