Qing Chen sides with Yuan Ming to find and defeat his wife's murderer. The two prepare a banquet in commemoration of the late Empress, and the dark sorceress waits an opportunity to strike.

Qing Chen proves the mages and meandering skies innocent to the emperor. The dark sorceress reveals herself and strikes Qing Chen, but critically injures Yuan Ling.

A deeply injured Yuan Ling recovers quickly and Qing Chen is touched by his actions, deciding to accept his love.