Yuan Ling begins to distance Yuan Zhan in caution of the events of the past. Meanwhile, the emperor decides to side with Liang State and orders Yuan Ling to kill the princess of A'Chai Tribe.

Yuan Ling visits Yuan Li with questions to increase Qing Chen's time left in the current dimension and sacrifices a portion of his life for her. Yuan Ling sets out in urgency to find the remaining pebbles.

The king of the A'Chai Tribe passes away and news reaches the princess in the heavenly capital. She seeks an audience with the emperor and demands he choose between the rivaling sovereigns.