Episode Summary
Yuan Yingxing and Yao Fu share an intimate night, but she leaves with the Moon Blade, making him think he's been betrayed. A new love triangle forms when Jiang Yan confesses to Ling Yin, making Ming Yang jealous. Yao Fu returns to the Cloud Sect, revealing Yuan Yingxing's terms for peace talks and setting her sights on the Sun Blade, which Yang Qing currently holds. Wang Yue also plots to steal the Sun Blade. The episode ends as Yang Qing's proposal for peace among the sects is rejected at the Grand Ceremony.
Spoiler Alert
A Mess of Feelings and Blades
Alright, let's get into it. This episode was a lot. We have confessions, betrayals, and everyone is after a matching set of magical blades. It’s getting complicated.
Yuan Yingxing and Yao Fu's Wild Ride
So, Yuan Yingxing and Yao Fu finally have a real moment. He's so moved by her that he gives her a gift. This isn't just any gift. It's a symbol for having lots of kids, which clearly shocks Yao Fu. She wasn't expecting a future with him. But then he gets all tender, says he wants to be with her, and even kisses her.
After feeling his affection again, Yao Fu is a mess of emotions. Then things get even crazier. Yuan Yingxing gives her the Moon Blade. Seeing the blade makes Yao Fu so emotional she starts crying. She decides to give him everything. But when Yuan Yingxing wakes up in bed, he finds Yao Fu gone. His first thought? She betrayed him again. He immediately orders his men to hunt her down.
A Very Awkward Love Triangle
Jiang Yan finds Ling Yin again. He's not playing around this time. He straight up tells her how he feels. He knows she's the Water Hall Master from the Sheng Yue Cult, but he doesn't care. He says he's seen her good side, helping the Cloud Sect disciples. Ling Yin is totally caught off guard. She makes a bunch of excuses and turns him down. Jiang Yan leaves, heartbroken.
Right on cue, Ming Yang shows up. He's clearly into Ling Yin and was being all caring. But when he hears about Jiang Yan's confession, he gets mad. He scolds Ling Yin, pointing out that she and Jiang Yan are from different generations. Ming Yang is just jealous. When Ling Yin says she values Jiang Yan, it just makes him more upset. He goes off to get drunk and tries to be a vigilante, catching thieves to feel better. Later, Ling Yin worries about him and goes looking. She finds him drunk, and he musters up the courage to hug her.
Stolen Kisses and Bad Timing
Over at the training grounds, Wang Yue is being friendly with the other disciples. Yang Qing sees this and gets jealous. He uses "extra practice" as an excuse to get Wang Yue alone. Once they're by themselves, Wang Yue wastes no time and kisses him. Of course, that's the exact moment Jiang Yan rushes in. The whole vibe gets super awkward. Wang Yue uses the opportunity to make a quick escape.
The Plot Thickens at Cloud Sect
Peace Talks and a Bad Proposal
Yao Fu makes it back to the Cloud Sect. Feng Xingyun is happy to see her. He was worried Yuan Yingxing would harm her. Yang Qing, however, only cares about one thing. He immediately asks what Yuan Yingxing thinks about the peace talks.
Yao Fu explains that Yuan Yingxing is scared of an ambush. He refuses to come to the Cloud Sect. Instead, he's inviting them to Yin Mountain for the talks. To solve the political mess, Feng Xingyun suggests that Yang Qing and Yao Fu should just get married. They both hate this idea. They're in love with other people.
Everyone Wants the Sun Blade
Yao Fu came back to the Cloud Sect with the Moon Blade for a reason. She wants to find its match, the Sun Blade. She finds out that Yang Qing is the one who has it.
Wang Yue is also desperate to get the Sun Blade. She's running out of time. She and Ling Yin decide they'll take it by force if they have to. Seeing Yao Fu acting suspiciously, Wang Yue decides to provoke her. Yao Fu tries to ignore it, but she has too much pride to let the insults slide. They start fighting.
Wang Yue is no match for her. Just when it looks bad, Yang Qing appears and saves Wang Yue.
A Tense Ceremony
The Cloud Sect's Grand Ceremony officially kicks off. All the disciples gather to pay respects to their ancestors. The other major sects were invited and they all show up. Yang Qing uses this gathering to propose peace. The other sect leaders, especially Lu Xuanxuan, are completely against the idea.
