Episode Summary
In "Feud" Episode 10, The Red Lotus learns the true meaning of love and resets her cultivation. Meanwhile, Zhang Suan reaches the Ninth Heaven, encounters Fan Ling'er, and is forcibly apprenticed to the injured Xiao Jingshan, who teaches him the "God-Slaying Sword Style" to use against Bai Jiusi. The central conflict explodes when Li Qingyue's identity as the Four Spirits Immortal Venerable is revealed after she uses the Blazing Fire. A heartbroken Li Qingyue is confronted by Bai Jiusi, who accuses her of manipulation and reveals he has been seeing her as a substitute for another woman, "A'yue." Though Bai Jiusi agrees to release her, his subordinate Long Yuan refuses, suspecting the White Snake may still be alive.
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Feud: Episode 10 Recap & Spoilers: An Agonizing Revelation
This episode unravels devastating truths and forges dangerous new alliances, leaving futures hanging precariously in the balance. As identities are exposed and loyalties are tested, the line between love and manipulation blurs into a heartbreaking confrontation.
A Bitter Lesson in Love
The episode opens with The Red Lotus, whose life force is nearly depleted from the overuse of her powers. In a selfless act, Li Mo uses his own heart's blood to finally purge the malignant energy from her body. It is revealed that the cure was never about receiving just any man's love; it required true love. The blood of her previous suitors failed because her affection for them was a facade. Li Mo’s sacrifice was genuine, an act of universal love, not just romantic passion. With this understanding, The Red Lotus finally comprehends the nature of true love, lets go of her inner turmoil, and prepares to begin her cultivation anew.
New Alliances in a Land of Ruin
Meanwhile, Zhang Suan has completed his grueling journey up the Sky-reaching Ladder, arriving in the Ninth Heaven. He tells a mysterious old boatman he seeks the realm of the Great Sage Xuanzun. Instead, the boatman delivers him to the desolate The Abyss of Gui Xu. There, he comes face-to-face with the imprisoned Fan Ling'er, and a fight immediately breaks out. After recognizing one another, Zhang Suan learns that Fan Ling'er knows Li Qingyue and desperately questions her to find out where she is. As a parting gift, Fan Ling'er shows him the path out of the The Abyss of Gui Xu, but not before secretly pocketing his jade pendant.
Upon his escape, Zhang Suan stumbles upon a wounded Xiao Jingshan, who forces Zhang Suan to become his disciple. Sensing an opportunity, Xiao Jingshan bestows his life's work and a unique sword style upon him. Fueled by his burning hatred for Bai Jiusi, Zhang Suan names the technique the "God-Slaying Sword Style."
A Painful Confrontation
The central drama unfolds as Long Yuan captures Li Qingyue. He has identified her as the legendary Four Spirits Immortal Venerable, a truth confirmed by her ability to command the powerful Blazing Fire.Though she denies it, both Long Yuan and Bai Jiusi are now certain of her true identity.
Li Qingyue is imprisoned, but her spirits lift when she sees Bai Jiusi approaching, believing he has come to her rescue. Her hope shatters as he begins to interrogate her instead. He accuses her of orchestrating everything to reclaim her past powers, pointing out that their abilities are intrinsically linked—as one's magic weakens, the other's grows stronger.
Heartbroken, Li Qingyue explains she only unleashed the Blazing Fire to save him from mortal danger. The most devastating blow comes when she realizes he has never truly seen her; he has always been calling for "A'yue," the name of another woman. She has been nothing more than a substitute. Desperate, she asks if his feelings for her were ever real, but his crushing silence is all the answer she needs.
Devastated by this truth, Li Qingyue recklessly unleashes her Blazing Fire within the prison array, severely injuring herself. Because their bodies and powers are connected, Bai Jiusi’s own wounds worsen in tandem. At the sight of this, Ning Yan pleads with Bai Jiusi to let Li Qingyue go. He finally relents, allowing Ning Yan to take her away.
However, the episode ends on a tense cliffhanger. Despite Bai Jiusi's order, Long Yuan refuses to release Li Qingyue. He has discovered that the White Snake is no longer in the Nine Nethers, leading him to suspect that she may not be dead after all.
