The emperor has many sons, one of them with many gifts to out stand the others. The greed of others' place him in danger, needing a sorceress's protection.

The imperial jade seal is used to negotiate the terms of Yuan Ling's life, however the Emperor is not a man of his word. Arise the fight between the sorcerers and the emperor.

The great mage leaves a task for Qing Chen with his dying breath. Yuan Ling overthrows the palace with the assistance of Qing Chen.