The Mongol army burn the Tripitaka Koreana. Kim Joon is badly injured.

Hapha gives Kim Joon his freedom, but he's not willing to accept it unless Yang Baek and another soldier also receive theirs. Hapha finds out about what his sons have been up to. An Shim and Kim Joon spend more time together. The emperor wants Kim Yak Seon's daughter and the Crown Prince to marry. Song Yi stirs up trouble once more.

Kim Joon suggests remaking the Tripitaka Koreana so it will serve as hope for the people. Kim Joon tells Song Yi he has met a woman he wants to marry when she keeps accosting him.