Yuan Li and Yuan Zhan uses trickery to help Qing Chen and Mo Bu Ping out of execution. Elder Tao Yao is killed in battle with Yuan Ming, and princess Duo Xia blames herself for the coup.

Qing Chen escapes from the emperor and goes to Yuan Ling in the battle fields. Yuan Ling sense unrest in the heavenly capital upon Qing Chen's arrival. Meanwhile, the emperor is told of Yuan Ling's heritage.

The emporer commands Yuan Zhan to take over the Black Army. Meanwhile, Mukesha breaks his promise to Duo Xia and attacks Taoyang City whilst Duo Xia and Yuan Ling march to Yuan Hao. Yuan Ling continues forward and hangs Xiao Xu.