The Masters of Shadows
Wang Ling is stretchered away in a stretcher by School 59’s medical staff. Tang Jingze thinks “that guy” He Bufang has something to do with it.
Sun Rong tries to follow Wang Ling to the infirmary but Tang Jingze stops her to re-introduce himself, since they’d taken study classes together. Sun is not in the mood for chatting after what happened to her Wang Ling.
Sun Rong is punched by Chen Chao, but he manages to run to the side. Student Council Secretary Isabelle blocks the punch, and Chen Chao runs in to support Sun Rong.
Tang Jingze ensures Wang Ling’s safety on their campus before he gestures toward him. The stretcher is suddenly engulfed in purple flame, and Instructor Xie quickly reacts, wrapping Wang Ling in bandages to protect him.
Tang Jingze, the tour guide, claims that it must be Qi Deviation making him unstable and presumably flammable. Sun Rong, the guest who is offended by Tang Jingze’s comment, draws her spiritual sword. But before she can use it, Administrator Wang steps in. Tang Jingze is given the nod to apologise and they all head into the tour. From the rooftop, He Bufang appears to have a handful of purple flames. ..
In the Infirmary, the medics find an empty shroud. Wang Ling uses the Art of Teleportation to escape but spent spiritual power in the process, making him increasingly unstable. Our narrator friend asserts that more use could send him into a rampage and cause cataclysmic disaster.
Wang Ling’s Dad comes to the rescue by flying sword-board when Wang Ling falls into the toilet. He’ll be able to replace the talisman before Wang Ling loses control. ..
In the arena, the kids from 59 take a laugh at the awe of the 60’s students. There’s a briefing on the competition which is a five-on-five battle. Instructor Xie sarcastically notes they would have held the event on 60’s campus but they seem to be having some security issues at the moment. ..
Wang Ling is lost in the halls of 59 but Sword Spirit identifies a doorway. While in the arena, School 60 meets He Bufang, the fifth member of 59’s team. He approaches Sun Rong with an offer to switch teams but she’s not impressed. Neither is Chen Chao.
As Chen Chao makes a move, He Bufang throws him, disintegrating his arm. Wang Ling just happens to step through that door and catches Chen Chao, recreating his arm faster than anyone can see. Administrator Wang realises He Bufang practices the way of negative energy and is able to stop the injury in its tracks.
Wang Ling is steps away from negative energy that would doom the mortal realm. Chen Chao starts to warn him about He Bufang just as Wang Ling matter-of-factly takes a call from his Dad. He tells him can’t get away at the moment.
Wang Ling’s father gets a ticket outside the arena while Wang Ling is pondering her power in repairing Chen Chao’s arm. He Bufang uses the Grand Art of Restoration which consequently pushes Wang Ling further toward losing control. ..
He Bufang reads Wang Ling’s power with a punch to the face. But learns he’s void of spiritual force. Wang Ling manages to whip He Bufang’s rose away unnoticed and passes it to Sun Rong.
Instructor Xie proposes a rest in their prep areas. Meanwhile Shadow Faction Leader had been watching from the ceiling. Zhou Yi finally figures out the plot, heading over to 59.
As 60 heads to their break room, Wang Ling redirects to find 59-only limited-edition sweet potato Racoon ramen. And He Bufang notices a girly Shadow Leader, tossing her some cheesy lines. She tries to pretend she’s a new student but he doesn’t fall for it, which leads to a battle.
Wang Ling sees Shadow Leader torturing He Bufang and drops his ramen as she spots him.
The Episode Review
It seems like 59 isn’t in a position to lose any of its players, as they will have to forfeit if they want to keep their spot on Force Five. It seems like when he went off to find sweet potato ramen it was an opportunity to meet up with his Dad, but he actually went for ramen. He may have been looking for a new opportunity, but Force Five’s priorities seem clear.
Wang Ling is very close to using his powers again to save He Bufang. It’s not looking good for him at the moment as he hangs upside down. ..
Wang Ling is a mysterious figure who has been missing for some time and may have gone into hiding. Chen Chao, the Shadow Leader, may be able to find out what Wang Ling is up to. And there’s always the potential for a disaster that Wang Ling will know about and warn He Bufang about. Episode 10 of the show is sure to be exciting!
Sun Rong seems to be the most dangerous person in this situation. Wang Ling didn’t learn anything from the amusement park, did she? Or did she?
Wang Ling is humming a tune in the final scene of “The Great Wall.” Fandoms don’t seem to know what it is, so let us know if you know what it is in the comments below!
