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.

Yuan Ling is successful in saving army supplies, and Yuan Ming visits to inform him of his mother's real identity as a dark sorceress. Later, Yuan Ming is killed in battle and Tao Yang City is absorbed, which leaves Yuan Che critically wounded.

Duo Xia agrees to divorce Yuan Ling and marry Mukesha in return for his retraction of forces. Qing Chen and Duo Xia plan to assassinate Mukesha on the night of their wedding; however, Qing Chen's late arrival leads to a fatality.