Fangs of Fortune Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Zhao Yuanzhou asked Ying Lei about Zhuo Yichen’s whereabouts, when suddenly Zhen Mei appeared from a high vantage point and announced that he had captured the culprit Ao Yin, who had framed Zhuo Yichen by shapeshifting. Zhao Yuanzhou speculated that the one they had caught wasn’t Ao Yin, but rather a demonic version of Ao Yin studied by Wen Zongyu.

Wen Zongyu had deliberately protected Zhuo Yichen in order to repair the Yun Guang Sword, with the ultimate goal of killing Zhao Yuanzhou and obtaining his inner elixir. That evening, Zhao Yuanzhou visited Zhuo Yichen, who had returned to the Demon-Hunting Bureau. Zhuo Yichen admitted that he now understood the feeling of being controlled by hostile energy, just as Zhao Yuanzhou had experienced.

He was relieved that the Yun Guang Sword had shattered, or else, in a fit of rage, he might have killed Zhao Yuanzhou, which he would have regretted. Zhao Yuanzhou explained that both humans and demons were destined by fate, with humans naturally being human and demons struggling to evolve into humans. Though demons are pure in nature, they are bloodthirsty, while humans, over millions of years, have evolved to develop civilization.

Being a demon isn’t inherently shameful as long as one’s heart remains kind—there is always a chance to become human. Zhuo Yichen recalled what his brother had once told him: it didn’t matter if he became an outcast in the eyes of others. At that moment, Zhao Yuanzhou seemed to be saying the same thing, like a brother to him. As Ying Lei had said, the Demon-Hunting Team had already become a family.

Zhao Yuanzhou asked Zhuo Yichen to help fulfill his wish, but Zhuo Yichen revealed that the demonic power inside him was growing stronger, and he feared he wouldn’t last much longer. His only hope before dying was to reconstruct the Yun Guang Sword, so he could at least save Bai Jiu. After speaking with Zhuo Yichen, Zhao Yuanzhou found Wen Xiao still waiting in the courtyard.

He lied, telling her that Zhuo Yichen wanted him to marry Wen Xiao to protect her for the rest of his life. Though Zhuo Yichen hadn’t explicitly said it, it was clear that Wen Xiao was his greatest concern. Zhao Yuanzhou treated Wen Xiao’s injuries, and she felt sympathy for him, as no one had ever tended to his wounds before. She also remarked that the wounds Zhao Yuanzhou bore were all in his heart.

Wen Xiao planned to go to the Ice Yi Forbidden Grounds as soon as possible. But before that, she needed to travel to Kunlun Mountain to activate the Star Formation to restore the Great Wilderness. With Ying Lei and Lu Wu’s help, they successfully cast the spell, and Bai Yan was revived in the capital. Situ Ming finally reunited with his wife. Just as the Demon-Hunting Team was celebrating, Li Lun and Ao Yin suddenly invaded Kunlun Mountain.

Ying Lei used a barrier to block them, telling the others to leave first. Li Lun easily broke the barrier, and Ying Lei scattered some white powder to slow them down. Zhao Yuanzhou and his group arrived at the entrance of the Ice Yi Clan’s Forbidden Grounds, where they saw the remains of demon beasts scattered around the cave entrance.

Zhao Yuanzhou recalled a legend from the Great Wilderness, which said that the Forbidden Grounds held ancient treasures, including a mysterious celestial herb that could enhance one’s immortal powers. There was even a more extreme version of the legend that claimed there was a treasure inside capable of granting any wish, which had led many demon beasts to attempt entering, risking their lives for it.

Hearing about the dangers within, Zhuo Yichen decided to go in alone, not wanting to endanger his friends. Zhao Yuanzhou was the first to disagree, and Wen Xiao and Pei Sijing were equally firm in their resolve. As Ao Yin prepared to pursue them, Li Lun intervened, saying there was no need, as a demon from the ancient era lived within the cave, and no one could survive leaving. The Demon-Hunting Team entered the cave, and eerie sounds echoed from within.

Wen Xiao asked how to repair the Yun Guang Sword, and the response was that only the Five-Colored Stone could do so. However, seeing the ice markings on Zhuo Yichen’s neck, they realized the Five-Colored Stone had been damaged, having absorbed the demonic blood within it. There was still a way forward, though—to let the descendants of the Ice Yi clan stay in the cave to accompany the demon forever.

Zhuo Yichen refused, but suddenly the other three were trapped by ice, freezing their feet. When it came time to make a choice, Zhuo Yichen knew he could only choose to be eternally frozen. He entrusted his will to Wen Xiao and Zhao Yuanzhou, thanking Pei Sijing for protecting Wen Xiao.

Just before the freezing began, Zhuo Yichen made one final request: after the Yun Guang Sword was restored, find a new owner in the mortal world and save Bai Jiu. Zhuo Yichen slowly ascended the steps, the cold air gathering around him. Zhao Yuanzhou, unwilling to let him remain alone, used his magic to dispel the chill. But as he neared Zhuo Yichen and charged into the freezing barrier, both were instantly frozen, becoming two crystalline ice statues.

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