Episode Summary
In this episode, Lu Xuanxuan exposes Wang Yue as the Saintess, forcing Feng Xingyun to announce a marriage between Yang Qing and Yao Fu to control the political fallout. Yang Qing resists while his friends, Ling Yin and Ming Yang, attempt a rescue. The first rescue fails, but the second interrupts Yao Fu's plan to acquire the Sun Blade, leading to a confrontation where Yao Fu mind-controls Yang Qing and suffers a magical backlash.
Spoiler Alert
The Big Reveal
Lu Xuanxuan Drops a Bomb
Alright, let's get into it. The episode kicks off with Lu Xuanxuan deciding to cause maximum chaos. She stands before all the martial arts sects and publicly accuses Wang Yue of being the Saintess from the Sheng Yue Cult. Wang Yue is dragged out, looking completely confused. Lu Xuanxuan, on the other hand, is smug. She knows she has this won.
She lays out the accusation. At first, Wang Yue denies everything. But Lu Xuanxuan came prepared. She presents piece after piece of evidence, and Wang Yue has no way to talk her way out of it. The other sect leaders immediately get nervous. They start questioning the Cloud Sect's motives for hiding the Saintess. Feng Xingyun tries to calm everyone down. He insists all his disciples are thoroughly vetted. But Lu Xuanxuan has already proven her case. The secret is out.
The Ultimatum
With Wang Yue’s identity exposed, the situation gets tense. Feng Xingyun pulls Yang Qing aside for a private chat. Yang Qing has no choice but to admit the truth about Wang Yue. He swears his desire for peace was real, though. It wasn't just about protecting her.
Feng Xingyun isn't having it. He gives Yang Qing a brutal choice. Marry Yao Fu in three days, or he will have Wang Yue killed. Yang Qing doesn't even hesitate. He refuses to abandon Wang Yue. He even offers to take the punishment himself.
A Wedding to Stop a War
The Announcement
The other sects are now basically surrounding the Cloud Sect. They demand answers from Feng Xingyun. Yao Fu steps up to do damage control. She cleverly uses Yuan Yingxing's fearsome reputation to intimidate the other leaders. It works, for a moment.
Feng Xingyun finally comes out to address the crowd. He's pressured by everyone, including Lu Xuanxuan and her father. So, he makes a stunning announcement. Yang Qing and Yao Fu are getting married. Just like that, a wedding is supposed to fix everything and quiet the rumors. The news completely shatters Lu Xuanxuan.
A Desperate Plan
Yang Qing is on his knees, begging Feng Xingyun not to force the marriage. It's not just about his feelings for Wang Yue. He's also deeply suspicious of Yao Fu. He knows she has feelings for Yuan Yingxing, so her silence about this forced wedding is a huge red flag. He correctly guesses she has her own agenda.
Meanwhile, Ling Yin and Ming Yang hear about Wang Yue's capture. They immediately plan a rescue.
The Rescue Mission Goes Sideways
First Attempt Fails
Ling Yin and Ming Yang disguise themselves and sneak into the Cloud Sect. They find where Wang Yue is being held. They almost get inside, but Jiang Yan shows up and stops them. A fight breaks out when the guards realize who Ling Yin and Ming Yang are.
Jiang Yan is no match for Ming Yang, who takes him down quickly. But then Yang Qing arrives. He used a stolen token to open the door to Wang Yue's cell. He wants to get her out. But Wang Yue refuses to leave. She doesn't want to make things worse for him.
During the chaos, Ling Yin shows a lot of concern for Jiang Yan. This makes Ming Yang intensely jealous. He grabs Ling Yin and declares that she is his woman before they leave.
The Final Showdown
The news of Yang Qing and Yao Fu's wedding spreads everywhere. Yuan Yingxing also finds out that Wang Yue has been captured. Yao Fu, wasting no time, confronts Yang Qing. She wants to find something called the Sun Blade.
Ling Yin and Ming Yang return and finally manage to rescue Wang Yue. They appear just as Yao Fu is about to get her hands on the Sun Blade. A huge fight erupts. Yao Fu uses some kind of mind control on Yang Qing. For a moment, Wang Yue's voice seems to snap him out of it. He yells for her to get away. The episode ends with Yao Fu suffering a backlash from using her dark powers.
