The Legend of Shen Li Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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When Shen Li ascended to the heavens, she infused some of her spiritual power into Xing Yun’s body, hoping he could overcome his trial and return safely to her mother. Her mother scolded her, saying she shouldn’t have expended five hundred years of cultivation for a mere mortal—especially since ten years from now, he might not even remember her. But Shen Li firmly stated that she was willing.

If she could say those two words—“I’m willing”—then what was five hundred years of cultivation in comparison? In the days that followed, Xing Yun lived in the small courtyard, relying on memories of Shen Li to get through each day. Whether it was spring breeze or summer rain, he would stand in the yard, lost in thoughts of her.

He remained there until he became an old man, and even when death was near, he still hobbled to the riverside Shen Li had loved most. There, it felt as if he could still sense her presence. At last, her mother lifted Shen Li’s restriction. When Shen Li emerged, she learned she had been imprisoned for a full thirty days. She immediately calculated that Xing Yun was likely no longer in the mortal world, and Mo Fang confirmed it.

At the Mo Cang Palace, everyone was elated at the return of the prince. The entire palace had been newly decorated. The little celestial attendants specially prepared a table of dishes for Shen Li to enjoy. Back when she hadn't descended to the mortal world, Shen Li had always had a good appetite. But now, for some reason, even the delicacies she used to love tasted bland and flavorless.

In the Heavenly Realm, numerous celestial gods welcomed the return of Shen Li’s elder brother, Xing Zhi. His descent to the mortal realm to endure trials had not been publicly announced. Everyone had thought he had simply gone traveling to ease his mind, and expected him to return refreshed. But instead, he was even more silent than before.

Xing Zhi bid farewell to the many attendants and went alone to the Thousand Mechanism Platform to pay respects to a dear friend who had once sacrificed himself. Fu Rong Jun, mischievous by nature, trembled in fear upon hearing he was to marry the renowned and battle-hardened King Bi Cang. Her power was well known throughout the Heavenly Realm.

Fu Rong Jun, accustomed to a life of indulgence and pleasure, was terrified at the thought of bringing such a war goddess home as a bride. He immediately rushed to Xing Zhi’s residence, kneeling and begging him to withdraw the decree and cancel the marriage altogether. Xing Zhi suddenly remembered that once, the Star God of Fate had handed him the Book of Marriages and asked him to designate a match.

He had never cared about such things and casually gave a number—unaware that it was Fu Rong Jun’s registry number. And thus, the engagement came to be. Xing Zhi helped the kneeling Fu Rong to his feet and agreed to delay things for now. He said they could get to know each other first, and then decide. When the people of the Spirit Realm heard that the marriage was being postponed, they were all puzzled.

Shen Li, however, felt a secret joy—at least she would still have a few days of freedom. Her master called her aside to explain the importance of this marriage. Shen Li complained that Fu Rong Jun was an unworthy deity—how could someone like her, with such distinguished achievements in battle, be married off to such a scoundrel? Her master understood. Though Shen Li disdained political marriages, once war broke out, it would not be a game.

It would involve innocent lives, and the Spirit Realm would suffer greatly. Not long ago, turmoil broke out in Xu Tian Abyss. Thick miasma tormented the people, leaving them in misery. Shen Li was given the task in a moment of crisis and quickly dispersed the miasma. But lasting peace required the power of the Heavenly Realm—only then could the Spirit Realm be protected and its people find respite.

Her master was thinking of the bigger picture, and Shen Li understood that. She just felt that Xing Zhi’s casual matchmaking had been far too careless.

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