Episode Summary
Tang Lici confronts a super-powered Yu Qifeng, who then overdoses on magic pills and unleashes a devastating fire attack. Just as Pu Zhu intervenes, the real villain, Liu Yan, kills Yu Qifeng and absorbs his power. This forces Tang Lici to reveal his true identity as a Yique Yinyang successor to win the fight, but it leaves him weakened. While he recovers, Liu Yan manipulates the public and convinces the Sword King to issue a death sentence for the now-vulnerable hero.
Spoiler Alert
The Final Showdown Begins
Yu Qifeng Goes Full Supervillain
Alright, let's get into it. The episode kicks off with the good guys in full-on crisis mode. Xue Xianzi, A'Shui, and Chi Yun are scrambling. They're trying to evacuate everyone from the city. Their work is important. It frees up Tang Lici to focus on the main problem. And that problem is Yu Qifeng.
Yu Qifeng has completely lost his mind. He absorbed the life force from hundreds of his own men. Now he thinks he's the most powerful being in the world. He spends his time mocking Tang Lici. He claims the people of Sword King City are suffering because of Tang Lici's stubbornness. It's a classic villain monologue.
Tang Lici Stops Holding Back
Tang Lici looks toward Sword King City. He sees the sky is glowing red with fire. He is absolutely furious at what Yu Qifeng has done. Until now, he was holding back a little. He did it out of respect for Pu Zhu. That time is over. There is no reason to be merciful anymore.
Tang Lici unleashes a single, massive attack. It catches Yu Qifeng completely by surprise. The power is immense. The force of his sword strike shatters mountainsides. Yu Qifeng gets beaten down fast. He's cornered and desperate. But even in defeat, he refuses to admit he was wrong. Instead, he pulls out the pills Liu Yan gave him. He dumps the entire bottle into his mouth.
Everything Goes Sideways
The Puppet Master Pulls the Strings
Normally, just one of those pills is like a shot of pure adrenaline. Yu Qifeng just swallowed a whole bottle of them. For a moment, he transforms. He becomes a vessel for the Zhanhuang Fire. This new power completely upends the situation. Pu Zhu had just managed to get things under control. Now, the city is in chaos again. The fires that were put out are raging once more. The sky over Sword King City fills with thick, black smoke.
Pu Zhu cannot let this continue. He decides to step in directly. He performs a spell called the Light Chant. A divine light shines from the heavens. He summons a giant boulder. The boulder blocks the flaming rocks that are rolling down from Sword King Peak. A'Shui and the others see the dark clouds finally start to break apart. They are both shocked and relieved. But then Liu Yan makes his move. He can't let his own puppet get this powerful. So he remotely detonates Yu Qifeng. Then he absorbs all that stolen power into his own body. Liu Yan just got a serious upgrade.
The Big Reveal
Tang Lici's True Power
This desperate situation forces Tang Lici to do something he was hiding. He reveals his true form. A brilliant golden light surrounds him. Everyone just stares in shock. We learn that Tang Lici is a successor of the legendary Yique Yinyang. The legends say that when the Yique Yinyang appears, peace will return to the world.
A'Shui sees the golden mark on Tang Lici's forehead. She has very mixed feelings about it. Everyone knows the Yique Yinyang is powerful. But they also fear it. There are many dark rumors about its magic. Tang Lici uses this power to stop Liu Yan's immediate attack. But the effort completely drains him. He has to go into seclusion to recover his strength.
A Hero Becomes a Target
Pu Zhu personally helps Tang Lici. He uses his own energy to stabilize him until the danger passes. Tang Lici is grateful for the help. He knows that he caused a lot of destruction, even though he was stopping a villain. Many people in Sword King City are now homeless or injured.
Pu Zhu wants to take Tang Lici to Sword King Shao for a public trial. The problem is, Tang Lici has no evidence of Yu Qifeng's crimes. He can't prove who the real mastermind was. He asks Pu Zhu to give him more time.
While Tang Lici is recovering, Liu Yan gets to work. He starts a vicious rumor campaign. He turns the public against Tang Lici, painting him as a dangerous monster. He goes to Sword King Shao and advises him to eliminate Tang Lici. The people, now a fearful mob, demand Tang Lici's death. Under all that pressure, the Sword King has no choice. He reluctantly agrees.
