Episode Summary
In this final episode, the century-long conspiracy of the Swallowing Heaven Array is revealed and thwarted by Ming Yi and Ji Bozai. After defeating Situ Ling, peace is restored to the six realms. The main characters find resolution and happiness, with Ming Yi and Ji Bozai finally solidifying their relationship and facing each other in a symbolic final duel.
Spoiler Alert
The Truth Behind the Swallowing Heaven Array
So, Ming Yi and Ji Bozai are still stuck inside that trippy illusion. The Swallowing Heaven Array looks like some kind of celestial paradise. But they aren't fooled. They know the fate of the six realms is on the line. They quickly find their way out of the illusion.
This is where they meet the real boss. Her name is Lin Ziyao. She’s the master of the Cangwu Hill beast army. Everyone thought she was the villain who started the beast uprising a hundred years ago.
Well, that was a lie.
A Century-Old Betrayal
We get a massive history lesson. The real bad guy was Chao Heng. He was the one with the ambition. He wanted to use the power of the beasts to rule all six realms. But he didn't want to risk his own power base.
So, he used love as a weapon. He seduced Lin Ziyao and tricked her. He convinced her to manage the beasts for him at Cangwu Hill. She eventually figured out his plan to destroy the world. She tried to talk him out of it. He responded by imprisoning her.
Chao Heng then unleashed the beasts himself. He let them cause chaos across the realms. After enough destruction, he swooped in and played the hero. He "stopped" the chaos he started and fooled everyone.
Lin Ziyao tried to fight back from her prison. She tricked Chao Heng into performing a ritual with her. He thought it was a "Concentric Array" to bind them together. It was actually a trap to suppress the beasts. But Chao Heng had another move. He used her as a human sacrifice. He created the ancient and forbidden Swallowing Heaven Array. He hid it, waiting for the Qingyun Tournament to finally activate it. His goal was to steal the core power of the Nine Heavens and control everything.
The array needed a hundred years to mature. It also needed a special person to fully activate it. Lin Ziyao’s spirit has been trapped inside this whole time. She was waiting for someone willing to die to break the curse and save the world.
The Final Showdown
Luckily, Ming Yi and Ji Bozai entered the array together. Their trust in each other is the key. Lin Ziyao uses the last of her spiritual power. She merges their spiritual veins. This gives them a massive power boost, and they break out of the array.
Situ Ling is waiting outside. He just can't accept that he's lost. He goes completely berserk. But it's over. Ming Yi and Ji Bozai combine their new power. They completely destroy the Swallowing Heaven Array.
Situ Ling is finally defeated. He collapses. In his last moments, he gets a bit of clarity back. He looks at Ming Yi and wishes they could meet again in another life. Then his spirit dissipates. The great disaster that threatened the six realms is finally over.
Tying Up Loose Ends
After the battle, all the Divine Lords get together. They agree to change the rules. The Qingyun Tournament will now just be a single, friendly final match. The blessings from the Nine Heavens will be shared equally among all six realms.
Ji Bozai also gets his closure. He finally avenged Bo Yulan. He knows the truth about his own past now. But he believes Bo Yulan saved him out of real kindness. He decides to let go of all the old grudges.
The public has a lot to talk about. Ji Bozai gave up his title as crown prince. He's now just a regular fighter in a fighter's group. His father, the Yaoguang Divine Lord, is not happy about it. The other hot topic is Ming Yi. She keeps turning down Ji Bozai’s marriage proposals. Everyone is gossiping about their relationship and arguing over who is the stronger fighter. Twenty-Seven is team Ming Yi. Bu Xiu is team Ji Bozai. They argue just like old times.
Happily Ever Afters
We get a quick update on everyone else.
Tianji is getting the hang of ruling, with Yan Xiao helping him out. They're a couple, even if it's not official.
Fu Yue is living alone in the woods. She sees a butterfly and starts crying. She knows it's Situ Ling's spirit, returned to her. She says she can recognize his soul among thousands.
Later, Ming Yi and Ji Bozai have a joint birthday party. She Tianlin shows up with a new arm made from a magical artifact. He challenges Ji Bozai to a drinking contest. He wants to test if Ji Bozai is good enough for Ming Yi.
That night, a drunk Ji Bozai gets sentimental. He leans on Ming Yi's shoulder and brings up the Marriage Stone again. He wants to carve their names on it. Ming Yi is touched. She kisses him. Of course, Twenty-Seven and Bu Xiu are spying on them from the bushes before Granny Xun shoos them away.
The next morning, they go to the Marriage Stone. They carve their names together. This time, there's no heavenly lightning. No divine punishment. It's accepted. Ji Bozai then releases a spirit called Hui Ling, and they pray for a long life together.
The episode ends at the final round of the tournament. Everyone is there. Ming Yi and Ji Bozai lead their teams. They stand opposite each other. But this isn't a fight to the death like last year. Their duel is graceful and intimate. It’s less of a fight and more of a promise to each other.
