【ENG SUB】The Immortal Ascension EP20 | Yang Yang / Jin Chen / Wang Duo / Zhao Xiaotang | YOUKU
♪Chasing wind, I set out afar♪ ♪The road ahead lost, my voice unheard♪ ♪I’ve tasted joy and sorrow♪ ♪Laying low, I plan every move♪ ♪With a mortal heart and lingering ties♪ ♪I’m roaming far and wide♪ ♪A twist of fate in desperate times♪ ♪A bond that outlives the dust of life♪ ♪Still chasing what immortality means♪ ♪Even eternity flashes by in a blink♪ ♪Don’t mock my ordinary life♪ ♪I fight alone as chaos shakes the world♪ ♪Don’t scorn my humble roots♪ ♪Kind at heart, ruthless when I must be♪ ♪Fate stirs with joy and grief beneath♪ ♪I hold the tide between life and death♪ ♪Faith carries me through endless dark♪ ♪And I return with a heart refined♪ ♪Forged by trial, I rise through three realms♪ ♪Reborn in the wheel of fate♪ [The Immortal Ascension] [Adapted from the webnovel, The Immortal Ascension by Wangyu] [serialized in www.qidian.com under China Literature Limited] [Episode 20] Nichang, why stop me from leading the disciples? Do you really think if we don’t fight back, the demonic sects will spare us? Look at you. You’re good at everything, except knowing when to quit. The Six Demonic Sects are too powerful. We, the Seven Sects, can’t compare. Even if we give it our all, we still won’t stand a chance. Better to hold our ground and preserve our strength. They’re after cultivation resources. They likely won’t come after us. Nichang, if they take the Yue Kingdom and start rounding up spirit-rooted mortals, then what? I don’t know if that counts as resources, but I do know we can’t just stand by. Aren’t you afraid that if we go too far, some Nascent Soul elder will step in and get someone you care about killed? That won’t happen. When in doubt, retreat first. Besides, most Nascent Soul cultivators don’t bother with worldly affairs. They won’t waste time coming after us. Since logic won’t work, I’ll just tell you. The demonic sects run wild. But do you know why none of the Nascent Soul elders from the Seven Sects are stepping in? Simple. They know they’ll lose. In the cultivation world, strength rules. Below Nascent Soul, we’re all ants. Our elders once fought Grandmaster Yunlu of the Six Demonic Sects. They lost. To avoid a larger war, they cut a deal and both sides agreed: No Nascent Soul cultivators can join this war. So it’s true. I thought the war had just begun, but it was already over. Peace lasted too long. We’re like kids flashing treasure, just asking to get robbed. It’s not just the demonic sects. Even the Righteous Alliance is eyeing us. They’re all waiting for the demonic sects to invade Yue, so they can swoop in while we bleed. Nichang, are you really going to watch as Yue Kingdom burns? I knew you’d say that. So, I’m giving you one year. One year? For one year, whatever you want to do, slay demons or save mortals, I won’t interfere. But, the sect won’t offer much support. The Grand Elder made the decision. I can’t go against it too far. Your words are more than enough for me. Take care of yourself. If the outcome is already set, then my duty is to save as many as I can. Nichang, I’ll make the most of this year you’ve given me. [Golden Drum Plains, One year later] The Seven Sects are getting cocky lately. This month alone, we’ve lost over twenty men. Eyes wide, all of you. Don’t walk into their ambushes! No way. In broad daylight? ♪Heaven and Earth, the sacred path♪ ♪The root of all creation♪ ♪Through endless trials I train♪ ♪To awaken my true power♪ ♪Within and beyond all realms♪ ♪Only the Dao stands above♪ ♪Golden light surrounds me♪ ♪Wrapping me in its glow♪ ♪It can’t be seen♪ ♪It can’t be heard♪ ♪It holds the world♪ ♪And gives life to all♪ ♪Chanted a thousand times♪ ♪It makes my spirit shine♪ ♪The Three Realms guard my path♪ ♪The Five Emperors guide me♪ ♪All the immortal bow♪ ♪Even thunder serves me♪ ♪All the immortal bow♪ ♪Even thunder serves me♪ ♪Demons tremble in fear♪ ♪Spirits are out of my sight♪ ♪Demons tremble in fear♪ ♪Spirits are out of my sight♪ ♪Thunder resides in me♪ ♪With the lightning’s name sealed♪ ♪Wisdom flows through me♪ ♪Five forces rise from within♪ ♪Golden rays blaze out♪ ♪And shields me from all harm♪ ♪And shields me from all harm♪ ♪The way of Heaven and Earth♪ ♪I swear to crush all evil♪ ♪Blood may stain my robe♪ ♪But who can see the truth?♪ ♪I won’t let the world decide♪ ♪What I must look like♪ ♪I’ll show what I’m made of♪ ♪And break through every trap♪ ♪Swinging my sword at sorrow♪ ♪My will stays unshaken♪ ♪The road is full of perils…♪ What’s with the demonic sects? Lately, the ones they send are all nobodies. ♪Leave behind a fearless soul♪ [Han Li, Mid Foundation Establishment Stage] ♪Through endless trials I train♪ ♪To awaken my true power♪ ♪Within and beyond all realms♪ ♪Only the Dao stands above♪ ♪Golden light surrounds me♪ ♪Wrapping me in its glow♪ ♪It can’t be seen♪ ♪It can’t be heard♪ ♪It holds the world♪ ♪And gives life to all♪ Since the Yan Clan Stronghold incident, this war has been going on for a year. The battles have shifted from large-scale attacks to a prolonged stalemate. Once the Seven Sects moved to defense, many former rear-line regions were exposed to fierce assaults by the demonic sects’ forces. Compared to their endless waves of troops, our reinforcements are far fewer. Mostly Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Stage cultivators. Core Formation cultivators on both sides seem to be staying out of it. But sneak attacks, duels, and even assassinations among disciples are nonstop. All my seniors fought in the big battle early this year. Making it out alive was no small feat. To me, this is a good chance to stabilize my cultivation and sharpen my skills. I even picked up some gems and artifacts. But fighting like this, will it really lead anywhere? Remember the royal heirs from the Jiang and Cheqi Kingdoms? I’ve arranged a way out for them. Now it’s up to you to escort them somewhere safe. Where are we taking them? To the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. So you already found an escape route for our sect? Only moving forward and never retreating, that’ll cost us dearly. You think one step back leads to peace? For the Seven Sects, it means nothing but ruin. Those old geezers probably secured their own exit long ago. It’s just a shame the ordinary disciples are dying on the frontlines for nothing. Moonshadow Sect will survive under the Sect Leader’s guidance. But me, I’m just a noisy bird, chirping away yet unable to change anything. I can’t save anyone either. Han Li… I shouldn’t be thinking of him. Where did you run off to? Where were you? We’re still in the middle of a war, yet you lofty types just vanish? I’ve held this in for so long. Since we’ll never meet again, I might as well get it off my chest. You’re finally willing to talk to me? As long as you’re willing to speak, I don’t care what it’s about. Before the war started, the Seven Sects and the demonic sects signed a secret deal. Don’t say stuff that sensitive out loud. At this point, the whole war is following that deal. The Seven Sects surrendered. Gave in before the fighting even started? That’s not like you. The agreement states only cultivators below Nascent Soul can take part in this war. Which means I can’t save everyone. We low-level disciples are still fighting like fools. People die every day. And you already knew how it would end? It’s just not fair! War isn’t a game for low-level disciples, yet they always pay the price. Three hundred years I’ve lived, and I still don’t understand it. It’s pathetic. Don’t cry. You did nothing wrong. I couldn’t stop it. I couldn’t stop anything. Don’t cry. I’m here. Where are you? Right here. Right here? Grandmaster, you haven’t moved for three days. Are we almost there? One hour to Golden Drum Plains. Elder Chen, this stuff was left behind by the Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator that we three took down today. He was cunning, and almost got away. Luckily, the three of us worked seamlessly together. That’s right. We just got lucky, finding one traveling alone. Last time I went solo, I had to take on several demonic cultivators. This is our first time here. Let’s all keep a low profile. Why is she everywhere? Han Li! Long time no see! Han Li, did you bring me another round of generous gifts? Nice job. In just three days, you crushed five Qi Refining ones, and a Foundation Establishment one, all from the toughest Demonic Flame Sect. Here, this is your merit jade slip. Are you using your war credits to trade for ancient texts again? Appreciate it. Han, long time no word from you. Didn’t expect to see you here. It’s been years, Senior Chen. Hope you’ve been well. You too. Your cultivation’s clearly come a long way. Congrats on taking down a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator. I just got lucky. At least I didn’t come back empty-handed. That’s the second time I’ve taken down someone at my level. Congrats. I’ve got things to do. Excuse me. Why do I feel like Han Li’s not the same guy he used to be? Feels like he looks down on us now. Well, he’s following Mentor Li now. Of course he won’t bother with us. Mentor Li has always taken in those rootless disciples like him. Weird old man. Enough already. Where are your manners? I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant that the guy was acting all high and mighty. But he’s no different from us, just killed a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator. What’s there to brag about? Here’s your war credit record. Take it and go. You’re just making a scene. Elder Chen, you’re a Chen family elder. Why are you treating outsiders better than us? Don’t tell me he killed a Core Formation cultivator? Don’t be ridiculous. He clearly took out someone on our level. Then, why are you all warm smiles to him? And cold glares to us? That’s Han Li’s seventeenth Foundation Establishment-level kill. His war record is outstanding. Seventeen kills? No way! You three just got your second one, and it took all three of you. Still yapping? Thick-skinned, aren’t you? Bro… No way. Qiaoqian, if you ask me, Han Li’s got solid skills and knows when to hold back. He’s got a bright future. If you’ve got any ties to him, don’t let go. Recruit more talents like him. They’ll be a great asset to our family. Got it, Elder Chen. I haven’t even tried out the high-grade furnace I traded for last time. Time to give it a go. Lust Powder… Soul-Stealing Incense… What twisted demonic recipes! Ageless Pill? Keeping you young and never aging. Now that one may be worth a try. Han. It’s much easier to talk like this. Congrats. You’ve earned a mountain of war credits. I’m genuinely envious. If I remember right, we joined the sect around the same time. But in terms of cultivation, you’re way ahead of me now. Still regarding you as my junior feels a bit off, doesn’t it? It’s fine. I’m used to it anyway. Once you break through again, then I can change it. Call me however you like, Senior. I don’t mind. Did you need something here? Han, are you aware of our Chen family’s standing? I’d like to invite you to serve as our guest elder. Here’s the deposit. You’ll also get annual tribute later on. Senior, I can’t accept that. My cultivation is still low, and my talent’s poor. Even though I’ve reached Foundation Establishment by sheer luck with fake spirit roots, if anything major comes up, I may drag your clan down. Senior Chen, I don’t think I’m qualified to serve as a guest elder. And I can’t accept these gems. Wait, it’s her? Han. Take it. You should keep it! I really can’t. Just keep it! Young Master, you’re truly wise and valiant, brilliant beyond compare, sharp-eyed and strategic, always scheming, meticulously plotting… Shut your mouth. Any news on that person? Reporting, Young Master. He’s gone. Gone? Gone! Well, I mean, who knows exactly where he’s gone! No need to worry, Young Master. I’m not worried? Then you’re going to worry for me? What’s beyond the sea? Aren’t you curious? The world across the sea? I’ve looked into it for ages, but I still can’t figure out where that array leads. He’s over there. Han! We’re here! Han! Impressive! Seniors, it’s been a while. Who says we missed you? Han, if you’ve got no feelings for Dong Xuan’er, then let her go to Wu Xuan. You idiot. You can’t “let go” of someone you like. Han, don’t blame him. He’s upset probably because Xuan’er gave him the cold shoulder. Dong’s here too? Xuan’er told me not to tell you. She’s been grounded by Mentor Hongfu for quite a while now. Why’d you suddenly bring her up? Weiniang, stop teasing fellow disciples. Han, it’s not just us who came, our master is here at Golden Drum Plains too. He’s looking for you right now. Senior, did Master mention the reason? Not exactly. He just said it’s something important. You’d better go. Even someone like Master, a Core Formation cultivator, came here personally to hold the line. And he brought so many elite disciples too. Looks like things here are getting worse. This place won’t stay safe for long. I need to start planning ahead. Young Master, your concerns are perfectly valid! Stupid rock! Evil rock! You tripped our Young Master again… Get over here! Young Master, let’s pull back. We’ve already captured a few from the Seven Sects. We may get that brat’s location out of them. It’s her… It really is you! What a coincidence. Look, of all the places, we ran into each other. You’re really here for me? Let me take a good look at you. Don’t give me that look. Your enchantment doesn’t work on me anymore. Let me really get a good look. Not bad. Really not bad. “Yun”… Isn’t it funny how good my instincts are? From the moment I saw you, everything clicked! Why aren’t you saying anything? Oh, yes. Speak up. You freak, drop your spell and let me go now! Wow, that mouth of yours. Who are you calling a freak? Technically, you should call me cousin, you know? Back at Yan Clan Stronghold, if that guy hadn’t shown up, I would’ve already claimed you. Who wants to be family with a freak like you? My master is Fairy Hongfu, the top Core Formation cultivator in Yellow Maple Valley! Hold up… Fairy Hongfu? She’s your master? Guess I hit a nerve. So Fairy Hongfu never told you about him? She said nothing, but still had you wear this. That means, after all these years, she still can’t forget him. She really had something with that guy. What are you mumbling about? I don’t understand a word. Let me go already! No can do. Joyful Union Sect owed Ghost Spirit Sect a big favor. What exactly are you planning? Taking you to meet your kin. Let’s go. Let me go! You freak! Where are you taking me? Wangyu, you’re such a shameless rip-off! Your Treasure House has branches everywhere, yet you’re squeezing us over a few war credits? Also, that Freezing Talisman? Come on, that thing’s everywhere! It’s barely worth two gems! Two gems! You know how much he charged? Twenty! See that? Total rip-off! See what you’ve done? Who’s the rip-off? Say that again? We’re at war. Gems are in short supply. Prices had to go up. That takes money. Moving supplies to the front? That takes money too. Even the demonic sects come to my shop to snatch up supplies. We’re way past talking about just cost price. You two get that? Get it? You blockheads. Hey, you… Easy for you to say! Besides, you’re using war merits to trade for my stuff. You said you’ll pay up after beating the demonic sects. Who’s buying that crap? We’ll settle it… Yeah? When? In the next lifetime? So yes, I run a proper business. Fair trade. And now I’m asking you two, do you get it? Get it. Why can’t we ever win an argument with him? You never do. I just didn’t bring my A game today. A game? You’ve got such a clumsy mouth, and you think you can out-argue me? You’ve got guts! Hey! Forget it! Wait! Fine. Business is business. But doesn’t the bond we share mean more than that? Ugh, why did you spit? What’s with the attitude? Have you forgotten? Back when Treasure House first opened, we were the ones who helped fund it! Exactly! You’re being ungrateful! And another thing. Hongfu! Why are you just staring? We’re talking to you! If she hadn’t given you those two Foundation Pills back then, could you have broken through? – Exactly! – Yeah. We agreed that helping fellow disciples comes first. Money comes second! – And now… – Yeah! You’ve really changed! Exactly! Totally changed! Not completely rotten. You’ve got a point. So, you… you can’t forget your promise, right? Am I right? Your promise! What happened to your promise? I lost everything on this. And you’re still talking promises? You really have the nerve to talk about promises? Back then, I couldn’t even afford pills. I got stuck at Foundation Establishment, while you two made it to the Core Formation Stage. Core Formation cultivators like you don’t understand what low-level cultivators have to go through. Speak only when you know the struggle. Understand? Or not? No! You dare say you’ve suffered as a low-level cultivator? I do. Add up everything you own! You’re richer than all of Yellow Maple Valley! That’s mine. Enough to buy two Clear Void Sects! Exactly! Look at you, “exactly,” huh? Figure out a way or give it up. Oh yeah! I can’t take it anymore. And you? I’ve been done with him! Fine. Today, I am going to bully you. I’ll show you what real hardship feels like for a cultivator! Core crushing Foundation! – Get back here! – Come taste the hardship! – Core crushing Foundation! – Stop right there! Don’t run! Core crushing Foundation! Quit running! Face me! Where’s your honor? Enough! Huayuan, show some dignity. Hongfu’s right. Dignity matters. – She meant you! – She meant both of you. Fine, we won’t bully you. How about a little friendly match? If we win, you give us those supplies at half price. What kind of match? Mahjong? Wait. Are we still using that same old set? No, not anymore. Good. This one’s even better. It’s made from a Tier 4 beast shell, expertly crafted over six months by our sect’s top artisan. Not only insanely durable, but also completely blocks spirit sense detection. That’s amazing! But… I just did a little divining. Today’s not my lucky day. I’ll lose. Sorry. I’m off now. Hey, Fu Yunzi! Fu Yunzi! We’re one short! How are we supposed to play mahjong like this? Bad hand! You always win. What are you running from? – He’s always like this. – Bad hand! And you’d sided with him against me! Why? Don’t even bring him up. You’re worse than he is! All right then. Let’s play. We’re still one short. How? Wait, it’s him? My name is Wangyu, the shopkeeper of Treasure House. You can call me Li Feiyu. With all the disguise I wore that day and using the name Li Feiyu, he probably won’t recognize me. I’d better go. Kid! Get over here! Forgot how to play already? You even know how to play? Once we start, I’ll use Telepathy. Just pass me whatever tile I want. – Master… – Let’s go. We’ve got all four now. Greetings, Mentor Hongfu. This is my disciple. My name is Han Li, “Li” as in setting up a monument. This is Wangyu, “Wang” as in forgetting. He’s the owner of Treasure House. Enough talk. We’ve got four now. Deal’s still on. If I win, sell me those talismans at half price. Go ahead! Shuffle the tiles! Xuan’er? Xuan’er? Xuan’er? Senior Wu! Have you seen Xuan’er? I’m looking for her. No. It’s from Xuan’er… Too bad. Pung! Chow! Han Li, it’s only been a year, and you’re already at Mid Foundation Stage? Your cultivation has grown this fast. You flatter me, Mentor. It was pure luck. I got my hands on a few enhancement pills. However, my foundation’s still unstable. I’ve got to keep training hard. See? I told you this kid’s lucky, knows how to pick his moments. He’s just like me, matured and composed. – Draw. – Why are you laughing? Oh… That’s not true. What’s that supposed to mean? Just saying luck alone already makes him better than you. Much better. Hu! (Winning call) You rip-off! Can’t you give it a rest? How are you winning again? The three of you keep passing tiles, passing and passing! Aren’t you done messing around? You think I can’t see that? Who passed tiles? Who did that? Come on, deal the next round! We didn’t even get the price down. You’re not going anywhere! Just for saving a few gems, you really don’t value your life, huh? I can’t just back out now! Fine! Half price! What? No joke? Half price for you. Seriously? You better not go back on your word! Go back on what? I said half! You’ll get half off! Now that’s more like it. Using Telepathy, huh? You’re way too obvious with the cheating. Honestly, I kind of envy you. I may be a Core Formation cultivator now, but I still can’t act on every whim or desire, or make peace with myself. What’s the point of all this cultivation if I can’t follow my heart? Look at you, all that sighing and glooming around. What’s the point? Focus on something real. Your feelings for Hongfu are written all over your face. Even louder than that Telepathy of yours! You should go after her! Chase hard! Who knows when we’ll get another round like this? Maybe centuries from now. All right. I’m off. Keep your eyes open on the battlefield. I said I’m leaving. Aren’t you going to see me off? You already got the price down. What’s left to see off? Take care, then! You old gambling addict. Mentor. Master asked me to see you off on his behalf. I won’t let you leave empty-handed. Here. This is a VIP token for Treasure House. With this, any treasure in our shops, you get 10% off. Thank you, Mentor! Look at me. Li Feiyu! I didn’t expect this. You already reached Mid Foundation Establishment after all these years apart? Not bad at all. Still, in cultivation, you can’t rush the process. You have to lay a solid foundation. No worries. Who doesn’t have a few secrets? Next time you come across rare spirit herbs, always trade with me. Old gambling addict! It’s my first time meeting your disciple today. I actually like him! Following you around won’t get him far. Why not let him work in my shop as an apprentice? What do you say? You rip-off! Now you’re trying to poach my disciple? Get lost! Don’t let me see your face again! So stingy! That Wangyu guy is really shameless. Core beating Foundation? Weaker or not, I’d still beat him. The worst part is, he had the nerve to hide behind you! Seriously! All I know is, if I drag him to the mahjong table, he’s going down! Wake up! Who lost? It was the three of us who lost! He gave us a discount. He’s the real loser. That guy’s got heart. He didn’t have to do that. Right! That rip-off was pretty decent this time. With this new batch of supplies, our disciples’ survival rate will go way up. Exactly. Even basic Freezing Talismans can save a life in the right moment. Yeah! So we owe him big now. And you didn’t even bother to see him off? I tried. He wouldn’t let me. And you just gave up? Next time we see him may be centuries from now. You said that too? That’s exactly what he said. Who knows how many centuries until the next game? Can you all stop saying stuff like that? It just doesn’t sit right. Let’s hope the war ends soon. Then, we can invite Wangyu and Fu Yunzi to Yellow Maple Valley for a proper gathering. Sounds good. You’re agreeing? Of course I am! That sneaky brat Wangyu, seriously! He had the nerve to say my feelings were louder than the Telepathy. Feelings? What feelings can you possibly have? What feelings? I’ve only ever had one feeling. Then I already know. You do? Achieve true peace. Something like that. Master! Master! – What is it? – Bad news! Why the panic? Master, Mentor, I found this on the battlefield. It’s Xuan’er’s hair ribbon! What’s going on? She left this morning alone, and didn’t let me follow her. Several hours passed, and she still hadn’t returned. I went looking, and found her ribbon. That area had demonic sect activity. We can’t let Xuan’er fall into his hands. I’m going after her! I’ll come with you! No! You can’t! Stay and hold the line! Then… if you need backup, send word right away! – Don’t just stand there. Go with her! – Yes, sir! Did you see Wangyu off? He’s gone. Did he say anything? He said he’d miss you all. That’s it? Oh, and he gave me a token. With it, we can get 10% off. Let me see. Stingy guy. Only 10%? Just keep it. Anyway, I called you here for something else. I need you to go to the capital. The capital? Yes. Back when I was your age, I had a senior brother who once saved my life. But sadly, he died during a trial. He left behind a son with no spirit root, just a mortal. I swore an oath to ensure that his family line would always live in wealth and peace. Now, they’ve since settled in the capital. It should be the fourth generation by now. Ordinarily, mortal affairs are untouched by cultivation wars. But this time is different. The demonic sects have already attacked Jiang and Cheqi Kingdoms. I’m afraid they’ll target the secular world in Yue next. And if I recall, you’re from Yue Kingdom, right? Master, I once made a mistake in cultivation, and lost some of my memory. I truly don’t remember where I was born. Everyone in the cultivation world has secrets of their own. No need to explain too much. Just like your origins, I’ve never asked about. Right? All I’m asking is for you to go to the capital in my place. If the demonic sects make a move, I want you to protect that family. Heading to Yue’s interior is a great chance to withdraw from the war. A chance worth taking. Here’s the Qin family genealogy. Take it. This is a personal favor. Our sect forbids interference in mortal affairs. You understand what I mean. Yes, Master. I’ll carry out the task in secret. But… But right now, the Seven Sects are standing against the demonic sects. It’s our time to fight for righteousness. What’s this brat scheming now? He never acts without a motive. I still haven’t spent all my war credits. Leaving now will mean a huge loss! I just won’t feel right abandoning my post now. The Seven Sects are vast. Even if the battle gets bloody, they won’t miss one Foundation Establishment cultivator. But Master, those demonic bastards are getting bolder. They think the Seven Sects are helpless! Enough! You’re the most level-headed of my disciples. That’s why I trust you with this task. It’s settled. But honestly, I earned quite a bit of war credits at Golden Drum Plains. If I stay longer, I’ll earn even more merits and trade them for great rewards. He really knows how to bargain at a time like this… Fine! Here’s the deal. We’ll consider this mission an official duty for the sect. As for your war credits, I’ll handle it personally. You’ll get your full share. Happy now? Master, you’re so kind and generous, and you always keep your word. I won’t let you down! Look at your little schemes. But I like that. That’s why I trust you with this. I’ll write a letter. Give it to the current head of the Qin family. If anyone asks you anything, don’t explain. You’ve always been cautious. I don’t need to say much more. Take this Telepathy Talisman. If anything happens, send me a message. Nangong of Moonshadow Sect is passing through the area. I’ve already spoken to her. Take the Celestial Moon Ark with them. Act alongside them. It’ll help you stay out of sight. She… ♪Shards of dreams inside a dream♪ ♪A pale moon falls into mirrored skies♪ ♪Years slipped by as I lingered on♪ ♪Old scenes rise again♪ ♪Too hard to forget♪ ♪Easier just to miss♪ ♪They say the past fades like smoke♪ ♪But looking back still stirs the ache♪ ♪This noisy world, this lonely page♪ ♪Swept away by time♪ ♪Eyes once looked far♪ ♪Now lost in the shift♪ ♪Autumn winds stir♪ ♪Smoke curls once more♪ ♪Like clouds on the edge of sky♪ ♪Returning to my eyes♪ ♪Looking back from the mountaintop♪ ♪Time lost its name♪ ♪Was it yesterday♪ ♪Or tomorrow?♪ ♪The world has changed♪ ♪Beyond recall♪ ♪Time will fade♪ ♪All the words ever spoken♪ ♪Only this longing remains♪ ♪Crossing centuries and days♪ ♪In a fleeting moment we call eternity♪ ♪In a fleeting moment called eternity♪