Qing Chen forsees danger in Yuan Ling's near future. The emperor orders the final 3 contestants to participate in the royal military training session.

The dark sorceress overtakes the magic circle within meandering skies, allowing all powers to be absorbed if used. Meanwhile, Yuan Ming's plans are over head by Yuan Ji, and desperate attempts are made to convince him otherwise.

Yuan Ming blames Yuan Ji's death on the other brothers and knows no remorse. Meanwhile, the emperor wishes to expedite the marriage between two countries.