The Void Junction (episode)

"This article is about the Season 3 episode. For the location, see Void Junction."

"The Void Junction" (無界閣, Mukaikaku) is the first episode of the third season of Thunderbolt Fantasy. It originally aired on April 3, 2021.

Crunchyroll Synopsis
The mad monk Lóu Zhèn Jiè and his sword, Seven Blasphemous Deaths, were defeated and cast over the edge of a cliff in the Demon Spine Mountains... but only a fool would allow such a powerful demonic sword to lie at the bottom of a ravine, where it could pose a threat again in time. Shāng Bú Huàn and his allies search the dark mountains depths for any traces of their enemies, unknown that an alliance to destroy them is forming in the shadows.

Behind the Scenes
Opening the first episode of Season 3 with the scene of Lǐn Xuě Yā visiting Shā Wú Shēng's grave was in response to how popular Wú Shēng is among fans. In contrast to Season 3, Seasons 1 and 2 were produced with the mentality of making the most of the time given to their individual production when there was no certainty that another installment would follow. Season 3, therefore, was when it became clear that production could continue, and the larger plot could be explored. The opening scene of Episode 1 is part of this exploration that ties Season 3 into the story of the earlier seasons.