Episode Summary
Ji Bozai breaks his bond with Ming Yi to protect her, telling her to leave forever. He then becomes the Crown Prince of Yaoguang Mountain after making three demands of the God King, turning Jixing Yuan against him. We learn his fatal illness is worse than he thought. Just as Ming Yi loses hope, her cat companion, Twenty-Seven, is resurrected. The episode ends with a major confrontation where it's revealed Situ Ling was secretly working with Ming Xin.
Spoiler Alert
The God King Shows His True Colors
The episode kicks off right in the middle of the action. She Tianlin tries to protect Ming Yi from the God King. He puts up a decent fight. But he’s no match for the God King’s magical weapon.
This pushes Ming Yi over the edge. She calls out the God King for being a complete hypocrite. She reminds him that years ago, he took away all the magical items she created. He promised he would destroy them. It turns out he was lying. He secretly kept them this whole time for his own use.
The God King doesn't even try to deny it. He just decides to kill both of them on the spot. Just as he’s about to strike, Ji Bozai intervenes. He activates the Spirit Vow Well to create an escape route. It’s a dangerous move that puts him at great risk, but he does it to save Ming Yi and She Tianlin.
The Most Brutal Breakup Scene
Once they're safe, Ming Yi checks on She Tianlin. She's relieved he's going to be okay. Then she turns to Ji Bozai. She feels like she owes him her life and is willing to do anything for him.
He takes her to a place called Meng Yuan Tan. He finds the Marriage Stone, which has their names carved into it. Then, right in front of her, he destroys it. This act shatters their spiritual bond, the heart seal.
He tells her the best way to repay him is to leave Yaoguang Mountain for good. She must never come back. He wants her to find a peaceful place and just live her life. As he walks away, Ming Yi is left completely heartbroken.
A Secret Sickness and a Solemn Vow
After leaving Ming Yi, Ji Bozai’s condition acts up. The "Heaven of Parting Sorrow" curse is getting worse. Bu Xiu quickly transfers spiritual energy to help stabilize him.
Bu Xiu is seriously worried. He warns Ji Bozai that this condition won't be a slow decline. One day, his spiritual veins will just shatter, killing him instantly. There won't be a gradual warning, like the Sorrow Flower petals falling one by one.
We also learn something new. Ji Bozai cast a spell to seal their heart bond for a specific reason. He needed to hide something from Ming Yi. The portrait of her mother, Bo Yulan, had burned up. But then a brand new portrait appeared in its place. Ji Bozai makes Bu Xiu swear to keep this a secret. Bu Xiu tearfully promises he will.
A New Crown Prince and a Public Betrayal
Ming Yi Explains the Plan
Ming Yi returns to Jixing Yuan. She’s silent and clearly depressed, and everyone notices. Tianji can't take the silence anymore. She asks Ming Yi directly if Ji Bozai has actually defected to Yaoguang Mountain.
Ming Yi finally explains what’s going on. Her own mother, Bo Yuzen, was from the Bo clan. That means Ming Yi has Jixing Yuan blood. She believes Ji Bozai is staying in Yaoguang Mountain for a strategic reason. He wants to unite the power of both realms. They need to work together to stand against the Chasing Water Spirit Continent.
Ji Bozai's Conditions
Ji Bozai goes to see the God King. He drops the act of being a loving son. He agrees to become the Crown Prince, but only if the God King agrees to three conditions. First, he wants full command of the Fighter's Group. They will answer only to him. Second, the Queen's life must be protected. Third, the God King must stop all investigations and pursuits of anyone from Jixing Yuan.
The God King immediately understands this is all about protecting Ming Yi. He doesn't really care, though. His main focus is the upcoming Qingyun Tournament, so he agrees to the terms.
The World Turns Against Him
The God King makes a public announcement. He strips Ming Xin of his title. He names Ji Bozai as the new Crown Prince. The news causes chaos in Jixing Yuan. The court officials demand that Tianji issue an order to execute the traitor, Ji Bozai.
Tianji knows he has his reasons, but the public outcry is too strong to ignore. She issues an official edict removing Ji Bozai from the Shouhua Pan Palace. Wanted posters with his face and name are plastered all over the city. Ming Yi walks the streets alone, tearing down every single one she finds.
A Familiar Face Returns
Ji Bozai goes to Ming Yi's old home. Being there, surrounded by her things, just makes him miss her more. Bu Xiu sees how miserable he is. He does some calculations and predicts that Twenty-Seven should be returning soon to keep Ming Yi company.
And he's right. The cat bell begins to ring. Twenty-Seven's spirit fully reforms, and he appears before Ming Yi. She breaks down, crying with happiness and relief. The next day, she visits Granny Xun with some pastries. She tells her that Ji Bozai has a plan. She trusts him completely and knows he would never betray Jixing Yuan. Granny Xun is relieved to hear it. She promises to guard the Sea of No Return for them.
The Trap at the Tower
The Fighter's Group needs four members. Yan Xiao, Meng Yangqiu, and Chen Xi are already in. Ming Yi decides to join as the fourth. The night before they are set to leave, the group shares a meal. Ming Yi watches them and reflects. In Yaoguang Mountain, everyone is scheming. But here in Jixing Yuan, people are genuine. This is the kind of life she wants.
Later, the fighters from every realm gather at the Zhuojin Tower. Ming Xin creates a diversion and kidnaps Ming Yi. He threatens her by holding Situ Ling's life in the balance. Ji Bozai shows up just in time to protect Ming Yi. Situ Ling uses the opportunity to stab Ming Xin with her hairpin.
But then Ji Bozai reveals the final twist. Situ Ling was working with Ming Xin all along. She had been killing innocent people to master a dark illusion technique. Ming Yi is crushed by Situ Ling’s betrayal. She and Ji Bozai take the injured Ming Xin prisoner and leave.
