After Sang Sang used her Heavenly Luminescence to take down Xia Hou, her chilling disease relapsed with greater intensity. To help her, Fu Zi recommends Ning Que take her to see Qi Shan, who is the only person who can save her. Hong Yu defeats the Grand Priest of Justice to take over his position. In search of Ning Que, Long Qing finally finds him and exacts his revenge.

A now more powerful and determined Long Qing crushes Ning Que, putting his journey to bring Sang Sang to Tile Mountain at risk. Xiling Shrine Leader, Chu Mo, sends Bao Shu from Heavenly Pillar Sect to use the Ghost Bell at Tile Mountain to definitively reveal Ning Que as the child of Hades. Ning Que crosses paths with Hong Yu and Mo Shan Shan.