Word of Honor (2021)

2021 • 1 season • TV-14

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Word of Honor — Season 1

Feb 22, 2021First aired
36 episodesin this season
45mavg. runtime

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45mEpisode 1Whispers of a hidden armory, secreted away by Rong Xuan before his death at Mount Qingya twenty years past – slain by the Five Lakes Alliance and other famed heroes – began to circulate once more, carried on the breath of an old nursery rhyme. With this renewed speculation, the delicate equilibrium of the martial world began to fray, and a fervent hunt for the legendary treasure commenced.Feb 22, 20218.5Feb 22, 202145m8.5 02

47mEpisode 2Wen Ke Xing offered Zhou Zi Shu a sincere apology for the conduct of his maid. However, recognizing the martial arts style employed, a technique distinctive to the Four Seasons Manor, he began to suspect the true nature of Zhou’s identity. Consequently, he resolved to follow him. Zhang Cheng Ling, considering Zhou a newfound friend and wishing to offer assistance, extended a card bearing his name.Feb 22, 20215.5Feb 22, 202147m5.5 03

45mEpisode 3Wen Ke Xing questioned Zhou Xue’s decision to embrace an undertaking he clearly understood little about, specifically referring to his acceptance of Zhang Cheng Ling. Zhou Xue mused that the resurgence of Ghost Valley and the sect’s subsequent destruction suggested a pursuit of something specific.Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 202145m 04

46mEpisode 4Surrounded by the ragged band of beggars, Zhang Cheng Ling was urged to accompany them to the Five Alliances. But Zhou Xue intervened, driving them back and spiritedly leading Cheng Ling away.Feb 22, 2021Feb 22, 202146m 05

44mEpisode 5Ao Lai Zi and Shen Shen engaged in a verbal contest, during which Shen Shen revealed that Lu Tai Chong, the third brother of the Danyang Sect within the Five Lakes Alliance, had personally charged him with the care of his remaining disciples.Feb 23, 2021Feb 23, 202144m 06

45mEpisode 6Zhou Xu repelled the attackers, and Wen Ke Xing awoke just in time to dispatch the remaining foes. He then eliminated the individual orchestrating the drug operation, seizing the soul-winding box from him – a relic of the Hanging Ghost.Feb 24, 2021Feb 24, 202145m 07

45mEpisode 7A ghost of tragicomic nature, keeper of a ledger detailing infidelity, ensnares Mu Yun Ge of Broken Sword Manor and performs a wedding ceremony uniting him with the memorial tablet of the woman he betrayed.Feb 25, 2021Feb 25, 202145m 08

48mEpisode 8Gao Chong’s fury flared when Cheng Ling remained silent on the matter of the Glazed Armor. Meanwhile, Zhou Xu covered the cost of Cao Wei Ning’s meal; both his own purse and Lao Wen’s had been pilfered by Fang Bu Zhi.Feb 26, 2021Feb 26, 202148m 09

46mEpisode 9Fang Bu Zhi was carried to the Yueyang Sect. Zhou Xue identified the weapon that had slain him as originating from the Window of Heaven. With a shared farewell, they departed, though Lao Wen assured them he would undoubtedly attend the Heroes Conference.Feb 27, 2021Feb 27, 202146m 10

47mEpisode 10Zhou Xue found Wen Ke Xing at his work, attempting to excavate a grave for the Four Sages of Anji. He inquired if Wen Ke Xing felt contentment with the outcome of his deeds – the deaths of those who had been, in their own way, blameless.Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 202147m 11

45mEpisode 11A ghost of tragicomic disposition chided Wen Ke Xing for his folly, though the Beauty Ghost perceived the kindness beneath the rebuke. He inquired about her previous meeting with the Qin Huai Zhang, Lord of the Four Seasons Manor, before assigning her a fresh undertaking.Mar 2, 2021Mar 2, 202145m 12

44mEpisode 12Wen Ke Xing inquired of Zhou Xu the reason for taking Cheng Ling as a disciple. Zhou Xu replied that his master had instilled in him a spirit of courage, urging him to forge his own path and to trust those who were difficult to know. It was Lao Wen, he said, whom he had chosen to trust.Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 202144m 13

46mEpisode 13Cao Wei Ning conveyed his desire for a relationship with Gu Xiang, speaking of the profound significance of finding a soulmate. Meanwhile, at Luo Mansion, the dwelling of Qian Qiao, the Beauty Ghost, she prepared to fulfill the task assigned by the Chief. Disguised as Yu Feng, leader of the Mount Hua Sect, she journeyed to the Beggar Gang. There, she provided Elder Huang with information intended to deepen the rift between them and the Five Lakes Alliance.Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 202146m 14

44mEpisode 14Zhou Xu laid bare his injuries before Lao Wen and Ye Bai Yi. Bai Yi proposed a course of action: relinquish his martial arts and have the nails removed, a procedure that might grant him ten years of life. Zhou Xu refused. Lao Wen attempted to persuade him, but his words fell on deaf ears. A torrent of memories flooded back – a litany of past decisions, each one a step closer to this desolate moment, a moment where he had arrived too late.Mar 5, 2021Mar 5, 202144m 15

44mEpisode 15Gu Xiang plots to ensnare Xiao Lian with a peculiar nail, intending to swap her with the Tragicomic Ghost. However, Cao Wei Ning’s unexpected arrival disrupts his scheme. At the Five Lakes Alliance monument, Ah' Xu observes Pretty Arhat of the Scorpion assassins. He seeks out Lao Wen, and together they watch the unfolding conversation.Mar 6, 2021Mar 6, 202144m 16

42mEpisode 16Gao Chong understood with a chilling certainty that he was cornered. Shen Shen, unwavering, issued a challenge to the assembled sects, demanding a fight. Even the Gentle Wind Sword Sect, one of Gao Chong's most loyal allies, withdrew from the arena. Zhou Xu, in a swift act of courage, rescued Cheng Ling, and Lao Wen joined him, lending his strength to the effort. The Five Lakes Alliance Monument, a symbol of unity, was shattered by the disciples of the Beggar Sect.Mar 7, 2021Mar 7, 202142m 17

46mEpisode 17At the Mount Hua sect, Gu Xiang tends to Cao Wei Ning, recounting his recurring nightmares—visions where he failed to save her. Meanwhile, Zhao Jing openly aligns himself with the Scorpions, ruthlessly eliminating anyone who dares to speak ill of him. He arrives at the conclusion that Gao Chong had masterfully orchestrated the destruction of the armor, a calculated move to bring an end to the conflict for the sake of the martial world, while concealing the actual fragments in a secure location.Mar 8, 202110.0Mar 8, 202146m10.0 18

43mEpisode 18Long Xiao was transported in a woven basket by Cheng Ling, while Ye Bai Yi, Ah' Xu, and Lao Wen proceeded on foot. Their journey to Longyuan Cabinet took a dangerous turn when Lao Wen inadvertently triggered a trap on the bridge. Ah' Xu and he managed to shield Cheng Ling, but were themselves cast into a cave, where they encountered men under Long Xiao’s influence.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 202143m 19

40mEpisode 19Pressing Long Que for answers, Ye Bai Yi leveraged their shared history – Long Que having once been Rong Xuan’s master. He sought to uncover the armory's secret, a quest born from Long Que’s flight from Mount Changming after Ye Bai Yi had forbidden him from practicing the Six Combined Cultivation technique, which Ye Bai Yi considered perilous. Meanwhile, back at the Yueyang sect, Zhao Jing conversed with the memorial tablets of the departed, his tone laced with a bitter satisfaction.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 202140m 20

44mEpisode 20Long Que directed Zi Shu to a map detailing the location of both the Longyuan Cabinet and the armory, instructing him to deliver the latter to Ye Bai Yi. He also revealed that he had compiled two volumes documenting his mechanical inventions. With this, Zhang Cheng Ling assumed responsibility for carrying forward the legacies of the Longyuan Cabinet and Four Seasons Manor.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 202144m 21

45mEpisode 21The Scorpion King commanded Ghost Valley to eradicate the Fairy Ray Sect. Reluctance rippled through the spectral ranks; the sect had offered no provocation, yet the ghosts were cowed into obedience by veiled threats. Among them, Happy Ghost and Lovelace began to perceive the true nature of Zhao Jing’s ambition. They recognized in him a chilling echo of Wen Ke Xing, their former leader, who had murdered his predecessor in a gruesome display of power to seize control of Ghost Valley.Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 202145m 22

46mEpisode 22Ah' Xu, Lao Wen, Gu Xiang, Cheng Ling, and Cao journeyed together, but their travels were soon interrupted by an attack from the Scorpions. Meanwhile, Shen Shen, still pursuing Gao Xiao Lian, encountered Lao Wen and Ah' Xu. United, they repelled the attackers.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 202146m 23

43mEpisode 23Before his departure, Shen Shen asked Cheng Ling to look after Gao Xiao Lian, even should he not marry her, a request to which Cheng Ling readily agreed. Ah'Xu questioned Gu Xiang about Lao Wen’s history, but ultimately decided against pursuing the topic. Lao Wen himself was haunted by dreams of his first descent into the Ghost Valley.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 202143m 24

42mEpisode 24Ah'Xu, Lao Wen, and Cheng Ling arrived at the Four Seasons Manor, its grandeur now faded and crumbling. Gu Xiang, traveling with Cao Wei Ning towards the Gentle Wind Sword Sect, witnessed a scene: a disciple of the Yueyang sect was under attack for honoring his fallen leader, Gao Chong.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 202142m 25

46mEpisode 25Over wine, Ah' Xu and Lao Wen reminisced, sharing fragments of their past. Ah' Xu made the decision to remain at Four Seasons Manor with Cheng Ling until Ye Bai Yi’s return, extending an open invitation to Lao Wen to visit whenever he wished. Meanwhile, Gu Xiang and Cao Wei Ning witnessed Gao Xiao Lian being led away by Tao Hong and Lv Liu, their identities concealed.Mar 12, 2021Mar 12, 202146m 26

45mEpisode 26Lao Wen awoke from a dream steeped in strangeness. At the Scorpions' lair, the Black Grim Reaper addressed the Scorpion King directly, inquiring about his intentions now that their identities were known. He dismissed their anxieties with a wave. Changing Ghost and the others resolved to depart, accusing Zhao Jing of resorting to base tactics to gain the upper hand.Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 202145m 27

44mEpisode 27The night was deep when Ye Bai Yi reached the gates of Four Seasons Manor, but Zhou Zi Shu was waiting for him. Before Bai Yi could proceed, Zhou intercepted him. He revealed the truth about Wen Ke Xing: that he was, in fact, the Chief of Ghost Valley. Ah' Xu confirmed this, admitting he had known, at least for a time.Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 202144m 28

43mEpisode 28From the northern territories, a gravely wounded Han Ying, commander of the Window of Heaven, conveyed to Prince Jin that his detachment had fallen victim to an ambush by the Scorpions, leaving no survivors. Meanwhile, Duan Peng Ju sought out Zhao Jing to inquire about the Glazed Armor's location, carefully cultivating the prince’s goodwill.Mar 16, 2021Mar 16, 202143m 29

44mEpisode 29Drawing upon his inner strength, Lao Wen sustains Han Ying, a heavy guilt weighing on him for having crafted the armor that had inadvertently led to this predicament. Ah' Xu returns empty-handed, unable to retrieve Bei Yuan and Wu Xi. Meanwhile, the Window of Heaven launches an assault on the Four Seasons Manor.Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 202144m 30

44mEpisode 30Xie'er anticipates the return of Mo Huai Yang, leader of the Gentle Wind Sword Sect. Within the mountain confines of the sect, Gu Xiang recounts to Cao Wei Ning details of Wen Ke Xing’s history, prompted by his heartfelt expression of affection for her. Meanwhile, Da Wu restores Lao Wen to health, who awakens after several days to learn of Ah' Xu's capture.Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 202144m 31

44mEpisode 31The Scorpion King appeared to have captured Gu Xiang and Cao Wei Ning. Mo Huai Yang, leader of the Gentle Wind Sword Sect, confessed to collaborating with Zhao Jing, though his own reasons remained veiled. Ah' Xu was rescued from the Window of Heaven by his fellow disciples, while Lao Wen orchestrated an attack on Duan Peng Ju by the Ghost Valley.Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 202144m 32

43mEpisode 32Xu Ah learned that Cheng Ling had discovered Lao Wen’s presence. He tried to contact Lao Wen, intending to offer a warning, but instead overheard news of the Ghost Valley Chief being besieged by the Five Lakes Alliance.Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 202143m 33

45mEpisode 33Xi'er granted Qian Qiao her freedom, providing the antidote to the Slave Voodoo venom and urging her to flee with Yu Qiu Feng. At the Heroes Conference, Zhao Jing and the others discussed the matter of who would lead the siege of Ghost Valley.Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 202145m 34

47mEpisode 34Ye Bai Yi commanded Lao Wen to seal Ghost Valley shut permanently, and the assembled throng dispersed with quiet grace. The victors celebrated with drinks, during which Lao Wen recounted how he'd orchestrated the widespread acceptance of their strategy. Zhou Zi Shu felt a surge of happiness for Lao Wen, tempered by the sharp ache of knowing his own life was nearing its end.Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 202147m 35

45mEpisode 35Cao Wei Ning pleaded with his master, Mo Huai Yang, to grant him the marriage of his heart, insisting on Gu Xiang’s virtue. Huai Yang appeared to concede, yet with a swift, brutal movement, broke Cao Wei Ning's neck, ending his life. Then, he commanded his disciples to extinguish the remaining inhabitants of Ghost Valley. From a distance, the Scorpion assassins observed the unfolding conflict on Mount Qingya.Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 202145m 36

43mEpisode 36Bei Yuan explained to Ah' Xu that Prince Jin’s true aim wasn't the armory itself, but a secret held by his people – a location said to ensure prosperity for the nation's inhabitants for generations. This secret place was rumored to possess a key, each belonging to someone with a distinct surname. Ah' Xu’s father had, in the past, sought its whereabouts with his friend, Qin Huai Zhang.Mar 23, 202110.0Mar 23, 202143m10.0