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.

Luan Fei longs to uphold Yuan Ming's wishes of dethroning the crown prince. She notifies him of her pregnancy, using his love to manipulate him and together they try to seek refuge in a neighboring country.