Qing Mu returns with Jing Jian to the Heavenly Palace but his rejection of the marriage isn't accepted. Jing Zhao visits Qingchi Palace to try to make Hou Chi believe otherwise. Jing Yang has disappeared and Qing Mu is sent to find him.
Jing Jian, Qing Mu, Hou Chi and Feng Ran run into each other in the Abysmal Swamp. Their pursuits conflict but they work together against the Three Headed Dragon. Hou Chi has visions when she encounters the statue of Yue Mi.
Shang Gu's memories return. Bai Jue uses chaos power to neutralize the tribulation. Shang Gu grieves, but sparks of hope appear for Feng Ran and Shang Gu starts to believe there might be hope for her as well.
Bai Jue, cold and asocial but one of the four True Gods, is called back to the God realm and urged to teach Shangu. Neither party is particularly keen on the arrangement. However, various Goddesses are delighted at Bai Jue's return.
Bai Jue is injured when he interferes in Shang Gu's divine trial so she insists on taking care of him. Xuan Yi initiates his plans and takes her to the netherworld where a battle between the Gods ensues. Shang Gu resents Bai Jue's methods.