Beauty of Resilience Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Beauty of Resilience Synopsis

In the mortal realm of the Wei Kingdom, cultivating immortality was prevalent, but longevity remained elusive for the majority of common people.

Wei Zhi, a girl who was always seen as unlucky, though quiet and unassuming, possessed a strong character. She boldly participated in the adulthood ceremony to determine one's aptitude for cultivation.

During the ceremony, the reflection of a phoenix appeared in the Divine Mirror for the group of thirty-six individuals that Wei Zhi belonged to.

As a result, they were all sent to the White Egret Academy for further education, and Wei Zhi, with exceptional talent, became a popular candidate for inheriting the Phoenix bloodline.

In the academy, the teacher, Yan Yue, was extremely strict and tormented the pampered sons and daughters of noble families.

In truth, Yan Yue was the Heavenly Sovereign from the Heaven realm, who descended to the mortal world with the purpose of finding the inheritor of the Phoenix bloodline.

According to legends, the Phoenix was a terrifying existence destined to bring about the destruction of the three realms. Killing the Phoenix was not only Yan Yue's mission but also the greatest trial to determine whether he could successfully ascend to become the Heavenly Sovereign.

Bound by celestial laws, Yan Yue was unable to interfere in mortal affairs, yet he gradually developed a strong interest in Wei Zhi, who was both intelligent and resilient.

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At the dawn of the Hongmeng era, the realms of immortals, humans, and demons gradually took shape. Only the phoenix was born together with heaven and earth, undergoing Nirvana awakening after thousands of years, and then disappearing without a trace. In the human realm, the practice of cultivating immortality thrived in the Great Yuyu Kingdom. Every three years, whether nobles, aristocrats, or distinguished families, all those who reached the age of sixteen had to undergo the Immortal Mirror test of their aptitude. If chosen, they could be sent to the White Egret Academy.

Wei Lingyue, the third young miss of the Ministry of Rites, had outstanding talent and an extremely rare constitution. Her younger sister, Wei Jingyue, was also remarkable, and the two sisters were already famous both inside and outside the capital. On the other hand, Wei Zhi, a maid in the Ministry of Rites, was often referred to as a "broom star" and was despised by the entire household. Her greatest wish was to enter the academy through the Immortal Mirror selection, not only to change her own fate but also to provide a better life for her mother and younger brother, Wei Ye.

However, Wei's mother, Lady Gu, believed that her daughter was born with a jinxed fate and only wanted to marry her off as soon as possible, even to a disabled man. At this moment, the Minister of Rites, Wei, learned that Wei Zhi was also on the list for the Immortal Mirror test. He instructed Wei Lingyue to take care of her sister and also to keep an eye on their maid to avoid bringing shame to the Ministry of Rites.

Wei Zhi tried various means to break free from her mother's control and had no choice but to seek help from her third young miss. Fortunately, Wei Lingyue stood up for her and allowed her to join the group for the coming-of-age ceremony. With this arrangement, Lady Gu had no objections, and Wei Jingyue, although unable to understand her sister's actions, did not interfere too much.

On the day of the Immortal Mirror, the streets were filled with carriages and horses, attracting the attention of the entire city's population. Even children from poor families begged for alms along the way. The Wei sisters showed no intention of giving alms and the astute steward at the forefront immediately pushed the little beggar to the side of the road. With a command, the carriage procession continued on its way.

Wei Zhi kindly helped the little beggar to his feet, took out a few copper coins from her meager savings, and then noticed Yan Yue standing in the distance. The steward called for Wei Zhi to catch up with the group, while Yan Yue watched her receding figure with growing curiosity, unable to understand how a mortal could see him.

Numerous noble young men and women made their appearance one after another, including Ming Lang, the young lord of Gu Cheng on the border, Liu Chang, the son of the mighty general, and Xiao Jin, the son of the treasurer of Bao Sheng Money House and the deputy minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Before long, the Court Scholar arrived to preside over the event, and dozens of people were grouped for the Immortal Mirror test, until Wei Zhi and the others stood before the mirror. Suddenly, a resplendent and radiant phoenix descended from the sky, enveloping the entire three realms.

With the appearance of the phoenix, the glory of the Huarong Empire was revived, and news of the Immortal Mirror spread rapidly. The rulers of the three realms all paid attention to this matter. The Court Scholar reported to the human emperor, believing that the phoenix was an auspicious symbol, indicating that the Great Yuyu Kingdom would thrive. However, finding the true phoenix among the eighteen candidates would take some time. The urgent task was to admit them to the White Egret Academy and seek guidance from experts.

Since the phoenix was currently in its infancy and its bloodline was hidden deep within, its power would become unrivaled in the three realms after three bloodline awakenings. To prevent the forces of demons and monsters from coveting its power, the heavenly emperor ordered Yan Yue, the Lord of the Scarlet Sun, to descend to the mortal realm and find the phoenix. Qing Huan, the leader of the Heavenly Guard, would assist him throughout the mission. Upon receiving the news, Yan Luo, the son of the heavenly empress, immediately brought Yin Er from the Eastern Kitchen to accompany Yan Yue. However, Yan Yue reminded his younger brother Yan Luo to return quickly and serve the Heavenly Court instead of wandering around aimlessly.

Lady Gu opposed Wei Zhi's cultivation at the White Egret Academy, holding a grudge against her for indirectly causing the death of her husband and father ten years ago. Young Wei Ye, with a strong determination, supported his sister wholeheartedly. With his encouragement, Wei Zhi resolutely followed the Wei family's caravan to the White Egret Academy, leaving behind a farewell letter to her mother.

The Taoist at the mountain gate had been waiting outside the academy for a long time, emphasizing the strict rules that only students were allowed inside. The Wei sisters dumped their heavy luggage on Wei Zhi and assigned her the worst room. However, Wei Zhi didn't care about these things as long as she could complete her cultivation and achieve enlightenment.

Yan Yue, disguised as a Penglai Immortal Envoy, assumed the role of the master, and upon his arrival, he reprimanded the gossipy Bao Liang to serve as a warning. After the entrance ceremony for the disciples concluded, the dean, Jing Xiu, had a private conversation with Yan Yue, expressing concern that their long-standing acquaintance with the Court Scholar might affect their impartiality in selecting the phoenix. To reassure Jing Xiu, Yan Yue stated that the true phoenix was destined by fate and could not be changed by anyone.

Subsequently, Yan Yue gathered the disciples to study the academy's rules. The disciples were controlled by a spell, and by the end of the morning class, they were already exhausted. Wei Jingyue publicly humiliated Wei Zhi, while those who sought to gain favor with Yan Yue followed suit. Fortunately, Ming Lang and Liu Chang stepped forward to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, the demons lurking around the academy attempted to spy, and when Wei Zhi came to deliver Yan Yue's clean clothes, they easily broke the barrier on her room door. Yan Yue approached Wei Zhi and in his mind, he saw a scene of her wearing a wedding dress, feeling a sharp pain in his chest.

With just one glance, Yan Yue saw Wei Zhi's future: she was dressed in a red wedding gown, tears streaming down her face, and eventually perished in a sea of fire, causing him unbearable heartache. Upon learning this, Qing Huan warned Yan Yue not to let compassion cloud his judgment, as the fate of mortals was theirs to change. If Yan Yue insisted on interfering, he would face severe punishment according to heavenly rules. Yan Yue was well aware of the strict regulations, but he had no idea that Qing Huan was secretly tasked by the Heavenly Emperor to monitor his every move and prevent him from repeating past mistakes.

In the following days, the disciples officially began their training, while the demons from the demon realm kept a close watch, especially on Yan Yue's use of celestial spells. Wei Jingyue, still clinging to her spoiled behavior, bossed Wei Zhi around in front of everyone, only to be reprimanded by Yan Yue. Later, Yan Yue taught everyone the technique of teleportation, and Wei Lingyue, being exceptionally bright, quickly grasped its essentials.

It was because of this that Yan Yue mistakenly believed Wei Lingyue to be the phoenix and took her to the city wall to observe the suffering of the common people and guide her towards benevolence. Upon their return to the academy, Yan Yue assigned the disciples the task of copying the cultivation techniques and mantras a hundred times. The disciples complained, but they still obeyed their master's command.

As the others gradually left, Wei Jingyue intentionally assigned Wei Zhi the task of cleaning the entire academy, knowing that Ming Lang, who had witnessed her mistreatment, couldn't intervene. In the past, Ming Lang's father, Ming Chengwu, and the city lord, Gu Yuanshan, were close friends, and their children were betrothed to each other. However, in a case of rebellion, Gu Yuanshan and his father were wrongfully executed, and Lady Gu fled with her daughter, Gu Fengzhi, who later entered the Shangshu Mansion as a maid and changed her name to Wei Zhi. Now, they were reunited, but Wei Zhi didn't want to involve Ming Lang and they continued to pretend not to know each other.

The Wind God and the Thunder God reported to the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Empress, bringing a joyful atmosphere with them. Xi Er brought pastries to lighten the serious mood. Yan Luo decided to stay in Yingzhou, but the Heavenly Emperor hoped he would stay in the heavenly realm. The Heavenly Empress knew her son had always enjoyed farming and weaving, so she helped persuade the Heavenly Emperor to grant Yan Luo's request. As Yan Luo's figure receded into the distance, the Heavenly Empress felt a complex mix of emotions. Recalling the visions she had seen before, she would rather see her son live a peaceful life without accomplishing anything, free from the treacherous center of power.

Wei Jingyue repeatedly caused trouble for Wei Zhi and often messed up her room, pushing Wei Zhi to her limit. She finally couldn't bear it and lashed out at Wei Jingyue, disregarding their respective positions as master and servant. Wei Lingyue, knowing her sister's spoiled and willful nature, apologized to Wei Zhi and offered to help with the laundry. As she looked at Yan Yue's clothes, memories of the scene on the city wall resurfaced, and she couldn't help but develop feelings for him.

Meanwhile, Yan Yue discussed Wei Lingyue with Qing Huan, but they couldn't determine if she was truly the phoenix. Although she had a pure spiritual root and exceptional talent, she might still be an ordinary person with extraordinary destiny. While they were talking, Yan Yue received a distress call from Xi Er. It turned out that Xi Er had accidentally entered the Pleasure Tower in search of good food, and Yan Yue had to rush to her aid.

Due to a heavenly decree prohibiting the use of immortal techniques to create silver coins, Yan Yue had to gamble to rescue Xi Er. As he left the Pleasure Tower, he ran into Wei Zhi, and faced with her misunderstanding, he couldn't defend himself. Yan Yue accompanied Wei Zhi on a shopping trip, and as he looked at her, he couldn't help but fantasize. Curious about her background, he asked Wei Zhi, who honestly revealed that she came from Gu City and had never been married.

Meanwhile, the Royal Tutor placed spies in the academy to search for the phoenix, and the person in question was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Xiao Jin. The Noble Consort took advantage of the Emperor's seclusion to spend time with the Royal Tutor. The Royal Tutor's ambitions went beyond seizing the throne; he also desired the phoenix, aspiring to gain supreme power and rule over the three realms.

On their way back, Wei Zhi and Yan Yue were unexpectedly robbed by a child, and when they chased after him, they discovered that the child's mother had passed away. Wei Zhi begged Yan Yue to use his immortal powers to save her, but Yan Yue believed that life and death were predetermined and beyond the interference of others. Besides, everything was subject to change, and a true cultivator should remain unperturbed even if the sky were to collapse. However, Wei Zhi found his words heartless and accused him of being no different from the privileged aristocrats who had never experienced the hardships of life and knew nothing of the lowly existence of ants.

Those who are impoverished are like ants. Even though Yan Yue himself is in a situation similar to that of ants, he understands the hardships Wei Zhi has endured as a servant and encourages her, telling her that even ants can eventually shake trees. This greatly moves Wei Zhi, and under Yan Yue's guidance, she gradually becomes more accepting of the injustices in the world and calmly faces her own predicament.

That evening, when they returned to their room, Wei Zhi was surprised to find that it was clean and orderly. On the desk, there was a wooden box containing the four treasures of the study, which delighted her. On the other hand, Yan Yue went alone to the place where Wei Zhi had lived since she was young. He witnessed how Wei Ye was mocked and bullied by her companions due to poverty. Yan Yue finally understood Wei Zhi's thoughts and concerns. He then approached a young boy whose mother had passed away. Although he couldn't use magic to resurrect her, he could offer financial help by giving him some silver coins.

Yan Luo, accompanied by his fairy servant Da Tao, arrived at Yingzhou. To his surprise, the place was desolate and agriculture was in decline. A crisis was inevitable. In order to alleviate the current problem, Yan Luo entrusted the Fertile Soil to Da Tao, instructing her to take good care of Yingzhou and maintain the vitality of the Three Realms. Even if they couldn't reverse the decline, they could at least buy some time.

The Gu family did not cancel the engagement with the man's family. Instead, they took advantage of Wei Zhi's entry into the White Egret Academy to enhance her value and covet her family's assets. Naturally, the man's father did not want to give up Wei Zhi as his daughter-in-law. He immediately understood the intentions of the Gu family and presented a deed of the shop, promising that if Wei Zhi married into their family, he would give them the small embroidery workshop.

Wei Lingyue admired her master Yan Yue and personally washed his clothes, sewing two bamboo leaves to repair the damaged parts. However, Wei Lingyue was unable to break the barrier and couldn't open the door. At a critical moment, Wei Zhi brought a basin of water and helped her put the clothes inside. Watching Wei Zhi easily push open the door, Wei Lingyue felt amazed. Yan Yue used magic to erase the embroidery and reminded Wei Zhi to focus on the right path. If she came to the White Egret Academy, she should devote herself to studying and practicing.

The next day, during class, Wei Lingyue noticed that Yan Yue's embroidered robes had disappeared. She misunderstood that Wei Zhi had tampered with them and felt dissatisfied, although she didn't show it. Yan Yue created an illusion of wooden sparrows to test the disciples' agility. Wei Lingyue and Ming Lang successfully passed the test, while Wei Jingyue embarrassed herself in front of everyone. Wei Zhi was also unable to perform her magic properly. Yan Yue observed the situation and announced the end of the class, leaving Wei Zhi behind to check her progress.

Nowadays, everyone can use teleportation, but Wei Zhi is completely unfamiliar with it. Despite her diligent efforts, her talent is average, making her seem insignificant among the others. In order to help Wei Zhi improve quickly, Yan Yue took her to a tree and instructed her to practice according to the book's mantra. After Yan Yue left, Wei Jingyue deliberately knocked down the book with a slingshot, causing Wei Zhi to be laughed at by everyone. In the end, Wei Lingyue stepped forward to resolve the situation.

Under the influence of the Demon Lord's Demon Eye, Bao Liang came to Yan Yue's room with a vacant expression, intending to bribe him for better grades. Yan Yue noticed something was amiss and discovered that Bao Liang was surrounded by demonic energy. When Bao Liang attempted to attack him, Yan Yue expelled the demonic energy, causing the Demon Lord to retract his Demon Eye.

As a result, the escaping demonic energy stirred up a strong wind, causing Wei Zhi to accidentally fall from the tree. Fortunately, Yan Yue summoned a halo of light in time and saved her. This scene happened to be witnessed by Wei Lingyue, who felt somewhat suspicious. Without showing any gratitude, Wei Zhi slapped Yan Yue, angrily accusing him of being a celestial envoy who only played with mortals and never cared about their lives.

Wei Zhi's words had a profound impact on Yan Yue. When he returned to his room, he carefully contemplated the deeper meaning behind her words. Qing Huan, entrusted by Yan Yue, investigated Wei Zhi and confirmed that she was just an ordinary mortal with an average destiny. However, a great calamity would befall her in the near future. Yan Yue felt uneasy upon hearing this and instructed Qing Huan to inform the Heavenly Emperor about the Demon Clan's actions, advising the Demon Realm not to get too involved.

Ou Ya, the Wolf Tribe prince of the Demon Realm, and Lan Su, the Fox Tribe princess, were about to marry. Considering the difficulties in the reproduction of female demons, only the Phoenix Tail Feather could activate their bloodline and change the crisis in the Demon Realm's reproduction. Therefore, they decided to infiltrate the academy in search of the true phoenix. Yan Yue taught a new lesson called "Creating Something from Nothing," which allowed them to transform various objects out of thin air. He emphasized the importance of memorizing and studying the technique repeatedly to prevent the influence of one's state of mind on the results of the spell.

Ou Ya disguised himself as a senior brother and infiltrated the academy, using his sense of smell to search for the trace of the phoenix. With his smooth talk and handsome appearance, he pleased many female disciples and took the opportunity to investigate their backgrounds. Wei Jingyue was attracted to Ou Ya and felt ecstatic, but when she saw that everyone else received flowers from Ou Ya, she couldn't help but feel angry and concluded that he was a scumbag who flirted with everyone.

Later, Ou Ya used wine to intoxicate Ming Lang and the others, discovering that none of them were the phoenix he was looking for. Only Wei Zhi and Wei Lingyue had not been approached yet, but Wei Zhi unexpectedly saw through his disguise. Ou Ya thought that Wei Zhi, with her average talent, being able to see demons and monsters, indicated that she had a mixed human-demon bloodline. And Wei Zhi believed it to be true.

After Wei Zhi left, Ou Ya caught a scent of birds and followed it, only to find Wei Lingyue. At first, Ou Ya speculated that Wei Lingyue might be the phoenix, but he felt that the scent leaned more towards a mountain chicken. Meanwhile, Wei Zhi was doing laundry in the courtyard and was about to fetch water from the water tank when she was unknowingly possessed by the Demon Eye.

The next day, Yan Yue assessed everyone's progress in practicing magic. Each person produced different objects, but only Wei Lingyue transformed a phoenix feather. The Demon Lord controlled Wei Zhi to attack Wei Lingyue, and just as Yan Yue was about to intervene, a scene of celestial and demonic battle appeared, and a sword pierced his chest, causing him great pain.

In the end, Yan Yue couldn't bear the discomfort and fought the Demon Lord remotely, completely expelling the demonic energy from Wei Zhi. As a result, Wei Lingyue and Wei Zhi were injured and unconscious. They brought Wei Lingyue back to the room, and Wei Jingyue stayed by her bedside to take care of her. Wei Jingyue noticed Ming Lang looking worriedly at her third sister and asked him to leave.

Yan Yue treated Wei Zhi's injuries alone, but he suffered a backlash and coughed up blood. His physical body soaked in a bathtub while his divine soul ascended to the heavenly palace to retrieve healing jade. The guards of the heavenly court sensed the situation was not good and the old guard revealed to the new guard a little-known past, saying that this was the second time he had seen the divine soul of the Crimson Sun God. The last time was when the god descended to the mortal realm for a karmic love affair and had a fateful connection with the phoenix, which led to the celestial-demonic war.

Although Yan Yue's divine soul returned, his physical body was damaged and it took thousands of years to merge the spiritual and physical aspects. Therefore, the old guard speculated that something major would happen this time. Qing Huan also had unresolved doubts and believed that the phoenix matter was of great importance. She questioned why they didn't directly send troops or recall Yan Yue but instead assigned other immortals to deal with it. The Heavenly Emperor stated that everything in the Three Realms had its predetermined course, and Yan Yue's entanglement with the phoenix was difficult to escape.

When Wei Lingyue woke up and inquired about Yan Yue's condition, she insisted on visiting him despite her younger sister's objections. She happened to see Wei Zhi kissing Yan Yue, which ignited her jealousy. In fact, Wei Zhi noticed that Yan Yue had no breath and mistakenly thought he had lost his life while saving her. Regardless of gender differences, she performed artificial respiration to save him. Yan Yue's divine soul returned to his body, opening his eyes in astonishment, and Wei Zhi felt ashamed and left.

Because Wei Zhi was manipulated by the Demon Clan to attack Wei Lingyue, and it was confirmed that Wei Lingyue possibly had phoenix bloodline, everyone despised Wei Zhi, even Ming Lang watched her being bullied without intervening. Hearing the criticism from those around her, Wei Zhi recalled the tragic death of her father and grandfather and began to question whether she was the cause of their deaths, bringing suffering to her mother.

At a critical moment, Yan Yue suddenly appeared and helped Wei Zhi up, warning everyone that within the academy, they should not distinguish between seniority and rank but understand the importance of unity and not engage in deception and infighting. Considering that Wei Lingyue was highly likely to be the phoenix, Yan Yue arranged for her to be protected in a separate courtyard with a barrier. His special care made Wei Lingyue misunderstand his intentions.

Yan Yue had long discovered the presence of demonic energy within the academy, saw through Ou Yang's invisibility, and threw him out of the White Egret Academy. Wei Zhi felt guilty towards Wei Lingyue and brought her a pot of soup, but Wei Lingyue ignored it and locked herself inside her room. That night, a thunderstorm raged, and Wei Zhi sat outside Wei Lingyue's room until the dean, Jing Xiu, arrived with an umbrella in front of her.

Wei Zhi confessed to Jing Xiu that she had been different from others since she was young, often seeing demons and spirits that others couldn't see. She believed that Wei Lingyue's attack was also due to her own reasons and begged Jing Xiu to teach her immortal techniques to rid herself of these abnormalities. She would rather live a peaceful life as an ordinary person.

Jing Xiu expressed his inability to help and tried to enlighten Wei Zhi, suggesting that these abnormalities were not evil powers but rather a part of her destiny. Instead of seeing fate as a restriction, it could be understood as a responsibility. Unfortunately, Wei Zhi found it difficult to understand his words at the moment. Jing Xiu noticed the jade chain on Wei Zhi's hand and asked about her relationship with the former city lord, Gu Huai Xuan. Wei Zhi withheld some information about it.

Back in her room, Wei Zhi stared at the jade chain in a daze, recalling how she had always been misunderstood by her mother whenever she banished evil spirits since she was young. Every time she made a big mistake, her grandfather, Gu Huai Xuan, would step in to calm the situation. Gu Huai Xuan knew that his granddaughter had an extraordinary background, but he had never treated her differently. He even gave her the jade chain that belonged to the head of the family in each generation, instructing her to wear it at all times and control her temper to avoid trouble.

Yan Yue sought out Qing Huan and mentioned his old chest injury, noticing that it had been recurring frequently since he descended to the mortal realm. Qing Huan knew the truth but chose to be evasive, comforting Yan Yue and suggesting that he shouldn't think too much about it. The top priority was to focus on selecting the phoenix, and Wei Lingyue was currently the most likely candidate with phoenix bloodline.

Minister Wei voluntarily approached Wei Lingyue, briefly inquired about her injury, and then got straight to the point. He wanted to take her back and give up cultivation. Wei Lingyue firmly refused, well aware that her father had always favored her younger sister, Wei Jingyue. Only by becoming the phoenix and bringing honor to the Wei family could she prove her worth.

In the end, the father and daughter parted ways unhappily. Wei Jingyue rushed over upon hearing the commotion, believing that her third sister, Wei Lingyue, was the true phoenix. Although Wei Jingyue also had aspirations to become the phoenix, she cared more about Wei Lingyue in her heart. She boldly declared that anyone who dared to obstruct Wei Lingyue would be eliminated, as nothing was more important than her sister. Wei Lingyue felt deeply touched upon hearing this.

Within the academy, Wei Zhi encountered Ou Ya once again and urged him to leave quickly to avoid being caught by the dean. Inadvertently, Wei Zhi, who had taken off the jade chain, unknowingly captivated Ou Ya, reminding him of the clan leader's advice to hold on to a woman who moved his heart. After realizing the situation, Ou Ya was shocked and scared, quickly turning around and running away, leaving Wei Zhi confused and puzzled.

At this time, the Demon Lord infiltrated the academy in search of Wei Lingyue. Wei Zhi discovered his presence and was choked by the Demon Lord while trying to protect Wei Lingyue. Her life was hanging by a thread. However, Wei Lingyue refused to come out of her room, partly out of fear and Jing Xiu's advice, and partly to take this opportunity to eliminate Wei Zhi, her love rival.

Fortunately, Yan Yue appeared in time and saved Wei Zhi. He engaged in a battle with the Demon Lord, and the two were evenly matched. The disciples rushed over, but they couldn't intervene. Suddenly, the Demon Lord received news about Huo Rong's incident and immediately stopped the fight and left. Yan Yue, convinced that Wei Lingyue was the phoenix, arranged for Wei Zhi to stay in her room and scolded her for overestimating her abilities, punishing her by copying the immortal scriptures a hundred times.

The Demon Lord searched for Huo Rong's whereabouts and discovered that it was actually Yi Er who had mistakenly entered the Demon Realm and took Huo Rong as the fire seed. Since Huo Rong had been damaged, Yi Er quickly tried to appease the Demon Lord's anger by claiming that she could restore Huo Rong to its original state. Yi Er had the Demon Lord transform into an ordinary-looking immortal and took him to the Yan Zhou Mihun Grand Peach, obtaining some vital soil from it to restore Huo Rong.

Xiao Jin reported the situation to the Minister as usual. In order to prevent the academy from selecting the phoenix bloodline, the Minister decided to send a book named "Ming Cheng Wu" to the capital as soon as possible to achieve their goals through internal and external coordination. The academy held an assessment for outstanding disciples every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and everyone was busy cultivating for it, including Wei Zhi. Ou Ya secretly visited her and couldn't understand why he felt sad and upset when she was injured, knowing that she wasn't the phoenix.

Yan Yue cared about Wei Zhi's injuries and brought her spiritual pills and miraculous medicine. On the other hand, Wei Zhi felt depressed despite everyone's encouragement. She went to the lakeside, drank wine, and danced gracefully, only to find herself in Yan Yue's embrace with a simple turn. Leaning against Yan Yue's shoulder, she looked at the night scenery and murmured to herself. Instead of pushing her away, Yan Yue smiled knowingly.

The early morning sun rose, but Wei Zhi remained in a deep sleep. Seeing this, Yan Yue used magic to delay the sunrise and cast a gentle morning light. Yi Er resurrected Huo Rong using the Life Soil and, when questioned by the Demon Lord, falsely claimed that Qing Huan had transformed into Penglai Immortal Messenger. The Demon Lord didn't believe her and imprisoned Yi Er, demanding that she reveal how to sneak into the Demon Realm and steal Huo Rong without anyone noticing. Knowing that she could easily immobilize the guards in the Demon Realm with her magic, Yi Er decided not to mention their weakness, fearing punishment.

Despite the attack by the Demon Clan on Bai Lu Academy, the Minister didn't inform the Emperor, and instead requested an imperial decree to proceed with the Mid-Autumn Assessment as planned. Parents of the disciples were invited to attend the feast. Yan Yue couldn't understand this decision, but Jing Xiu saw through the worldly affairs and believed that holding the Mid-Autumn gathering during the Demon Clan's attack would help stabilize people's hearts. He entrusted Yan Yue to protect the students' safety.

Just as Jing Xiu left, Qing Huan suddenly appeared and criticized Yan Yue, as the God Sovereign, for delaying the sunrise. Qing Huan believed that mortal lives were fleeting, and any attempt to change fate using immortal arts went against the will of heaven. He warned Yan Yue that such actions would result in punishment or even heavenly condemnation.

Da Tao woke up and informed Yan Luo of the situation. He blamed himself for failing to guard properly and was willing to take responsibility. Yan Luo felt that since the incident had already happened, there was no need to delve deeper. However, Da Tao volunteered to fertilize the land throughout the entire Yingzhou region. After finishing their daily lessons, Yan Yue distributed the invitations to the disciples, instructing them to inform their parents to attend the banquet.

Ou Ya spent the whole day hiding and watching Wei Lingyue from the wall. Although she was beautiful and had the aura of a bird clan member, she had no attraction to him. She couldn't compare to Wei Zhi, who had ordinary talent. Jing Xiu found an invitation that Wei Zhi had dropped in the classroom and personally handed it to her, unaware of the strained relationship between Wei Zhi and her mother.

Ming Cheng Wu arrived in the capital and visited the Minister. From the Minister's words, it was clear that he wanted Ming Lang to win the first place and be named the phoenix. The Ming family had guarded the border for many years and had long desired to come to the capital to seek higher power. Ming Lang mentioned Wei Lingyue to his father, intending to propose a marriage alliance between the two families. However, Ming Cheng Wu reminded him to maintain their friendship as classmates and not have any other thoughts.

Feeling down, Ming Lang went to Wei Zhi to confide in her. Wei Zhi comforted him, telling him not to be discouraged and that he and Wei Lingyue were a perfect match. Unfortunately, their conversation was overheard by Wei Jingyue, who harbored resentment. On the other hand, Minister Wei had already learned of the collusion between the Minister and Ming Cheng Wu and planned to use this opportunity to make his daughter realize the futility of her aspirations.

After much hesitation, Wei Zhi decided to return home to persuade her mother to attend the Mid-Autumn feast. Lady Guo sternly refused her and even stepped on the cloud cake she had brought, locking her up in a shed to be sent to her husband's family. Shortly after, Jing Xiu arrived at Wei Zhi's home and immediately recognized Lady Guo, but their reunion was filled with disappointment.

Years ago, when Jing Xiu traveled the world, he met Guo Cheng and Guo Huai Xuan in Guo City, and they had a pleasant conversation. Before leaving, Jing Xiu saw young Wei Zhi and still remembered the jade bracelet on her wrist. This is why he was convinced that Wei Zhi was connected to the Guo family. Lady Guo told Jing Xiu about the tragic extermination of their clan. The Emperor, deceived by false accusations, blamed the drought on Wei Zhi and ordered her to be sacrificed to pray for rain.

The family packed their belongings that night, intending to take Wei Zhi and leave. However, they were surrounded by soldiers. Guo Huai Yuan and his son were shot while protecting Wei Zhi, and in her anger, she awakened her Phoenix bloodline. Everyone present perished, except for Lady Guo. Since then, Lady Guo traveled with Wei Zhi to various places and finally settled in Yu Capital, where she gave birth to Wei Ye. Although Lady Guo knew Wei Zhi was her own flesh and blood, it was difficult for her to let go of the resentment for the loss of their entire clan caused by her daughter.

As Chun Wu's condition worsened, Gu Shi took the initiative to visit Chun Ye and proposed an immediate marriage between Wei Zhi and the Chun family to bring joy to the household. Chun Ye was overjoyed and promised to make all the necessary preparations to welcome Wei Zhi into the family. However, just as Gu Shi left, Chun Wu's illness suddenly took a turn for the worse, and the planned celebration turned into a funeral.

The siblings in the clan blamed Chun Ye for being too hasty and criticized him for hastily preparing the marriage gifts, resulting in a loss of personal wealth. While Chun Ye and his brothers were brainstorming for a solution, a mysterious person appeared and offered a solution. She stated that even if the groom passed away, the bride still had to fulfill the marriage contract. As for the Chun family, they didn't need to worry about the authorities as she had already made all the arrangements.

With no other options, Wei Zhi sought help from Ming Lang, but he was also at a loss. In order to prevent Wei Lingyue from misunderstanding him, he turned against Wei Zhi on the spot. Desperate and unable to find anyone suitable to help, Wei Zhi begged Yan Yue for assistance, but he responded that everyone had their own fate and needed to follow it. He was seen as heartless and indifferent by Wei Zhi for standing idly by.

As Wei Zhi left disappointed, Yan Yue suddenly felt a dull pain in his chest and repeatedly thought about Wei Zhi's words. That night, Jing Xiu went to the Purple Hua Book Pavilion to find the Chief Elder Mu and wanted to learn about the special properties of the jade bracelet that Wei Zhi wore. Mu Elder never made losing deals and usually required an equal exchange. If Jing Xiu could return to his own body, he would provide any information free of charge. However, Jing Xiu refused the offer.

When Gu Shi heard that the Chun family wanted to bury her daughter alive, she regretted her decision to cancel the marriage years ago. But when the Chun family sent people to cause trouble, Wei Zhi was kidnapped. Gu Shi then went to the government office with Wei Ye to seek justice, but the officials were bribed by the Chun family and threw her into the dungeon.

As the funeral procession made its way outside the city, Wei Zhi, inside the burial sedan, remembered her grandfather's dying words and took off the pearl bracelet on her hand, activating her bloodline. As flames started to rise from the sedan, Yan Yue appeared out of thin air and carried Wei Zhi back to Bai Lu Academy.

Through this incident, Wei Zhi confirmed that Yan Yue was not an ordinary person. Yan Yue flew with Wei Zhi on a cloud and encouraged her not to be disheartened because she was not a jinx as others claimed. She was a student of Bai Lu Academy and his own personal disciple.

Jing Xiu personally went to the government office to release Gu Shi and her son, assuring her that Wei Zhi was safe and urging her to let go of the past. Gu Shi understood that she had made too many mistakes in the past, so she gradually let go of her resentment towards her daughter and prayed for her to cultivate well in the academy, thanking Jing Xiu for his efforts.

Yi Er roamed freely in the Demon Realm and found luminous mushrooms to cook. She wanted to invite the Demon Lord to taste them, but the next moment, she fainted. After being examined by a demon doctor, it was determined that Yi Er had been poisoned by the food. Although luminous mushrooms were a rare delicacy in the Demon Realm, they were highly toxic to immortals. At present, her life was in danger, and only the Nian Bi Lingzhi could counteract the poison.

Since the Nian Bi Lingzhi was extremely rare and had never grown in the Demon Realm, the Demon Lord personally went to Mu Elder to ask for the antidote. However, he discovered a secret related to the word "qing" (emotion) in the exchange proposed by Mu Elder and decided to offer his own smile as a trade. After Yi Er woke up, she vaguely remembered that the Demon Lord had given her the antidote and felt deeply grateful, silently vowing to repay his favor in the future.

At this time, the Heavenly Empress appeared in the Demon Realm and took Yi Er back to the Heavenly Palace. She reprimanded her for her indulgence and for daring to secretly descend to the mortal realm and tamper with the laws of time, which could potentially lead to punishment for the entire universe. The Heavenly Empress' maternal clan has been in charge of time since the beginning of Heaven and Earth, and their responsibility relied on adhering to the celestial rules and keeping secrets. Therefore, as a way to fulfill her obligations to her clan, she ordered Yi Er to be confined and reflect on her actions.

Wei Zhi returned to the academy and was stopped by Wei Jingyue on her way back, who questioned her and bluntly stated that their master had saved her. Upon hearing this, Wei Jingyue was furious and accused Wei Zhi of lacking shame and seducing two men. Seeing this scene, Wei Lingyue felt jealous, and the two of them developed a deep grudge against each other.

Ou Ya had been waiting for Wei Zhi in his room and complained that she didn't seek his help when she had a problem. Wei Zhi couldn't be bothered to explain and simply drove him away. Lan Su noticed that Ou Ya had developed feelings for someone else and wanted to cause trouble for Wei Zhi. Ou Ya quickly stopped Lan Su and warned her not to harm Wei Zhi in the slightest.

Due to Yan Yue changing the fate of others without authorization, committing an unforgivable crime against the celestial laws, the Heavenly Emperor had no choice but to punish him severely according to the law, stripping him of two hundred years of spiritual power and temporarily sealing half of his cultivation. Qing Huan privately reported the situation in the mortal realm to the Heavenly Emperor, stating that Wei Lingyue had exceptional talent and was different from others. However, due to the deep-seated Phoenix bloodline, it was still impossible to accurately determine her potential. Therefore, Qing Huan planned to include a test specifically targeting the Phoenix's characteristics in the Mid-Autumn Assessment. However, the Heavenly Emperor felt that these questions were too simple and instructed Qing Huan to add another level of difficulty.

Meanwhile, Yan Yue recounted what he had seen and heard in the mortal realm to the Heavenly Empress, hoping she could provide him with answers. The Heavenly Empress believed that these scenes were not from the future but fragments of the past. For some reason, Yan Yue had intersected with these fragments, making his situation unpredictable.

On the eve of the Mid-Autumn Assessment, Yan Yue and Jing Xiu announced the rules to the disciples. Everyone would be grouped by drawing lots, with two people who drew the same constellation forming a team. Wei Jingyue intentionally switched Wei Zhi's sign, successfully forming a team with Ming Lang, while Wei Zhi and Wei Lingyue became teammates.

Wei Zhi didn't want to burden Wei Lingyue during the assessment and hoped that Yan Yue could help her change teams. Sensing Wei Zhi's concern, Yan Yue decided to teach her the "Sun Crown" technique, reminding her that it could save her life in dangerous or critical moments. As Yan Yue demonstrated the technique, Wei Zhi became fascinated and attempted to summon the Sun Crown, but ended up surrounding both of them, creating an ambiguous atmosphere.

During the Mid-Autumn Assessment, the atmosphere at Bai Lu Academy was lively. The fathers of the disciples got to know each other, and Wei Lingyue's father generously gave each person ten thousand silver. Guo Shi met privately with Yan Yue, wanting to recommend a suitable candidate to be crowned as the Phoenix. Yan Yue firmly stated that the Phoenix was chosen by destiny and couldn't be determined by anyone's will.

To avoid trouble for her daughter, Gu Shi didn't bring Wei Ye to the Mid-Autumn Assessment. Yan Yue, accompanied by eighteen disciples, arrived at the hall and announced the assessment's content to the parents. The assessment would take place in an illusory tower that materialized out of thin air. The groups entered the tower one after another and were soon transported to an unknown desolate mountainous area. Yan Yue's voice echoed through the surroundings.

The tower was divided into three levels, with the first level being the gathering hall where the disciples were located. Each higher level represented a higher level of difficulty, and only by reaching the third level and passing three tests could they reach the top of the tower and be declared the winners. Although the challenges within the tower were illusory, they could cause real harm or even death. Therefore, Yan Yue distributed flight charms to everyone, allowing them to safely leave the environment by breaking the charm if they encountered insurmountable difficulties or wanted to withdraw from the assessment.

However, as soon as the assessment began, two groups chose to withdraw. These individuals were those who had received benefits from their fathers. At this moment, a senior disciple reminded everyone that leaving the forest before the incense burned out would be considered passing the first challenge, otherwise, they would face unpredictable consequences. However, the first challenge's forest was filled with dense mist, and despite walking in a large circle, everyone ended up back where they started.

Wei Zhi noticed that the senior disciple seemed somewhat strange, and she instantly realized that he was a troublemaker. As expected, the senior disciple revealed his true form and informed Wei Zhi that he was the guardian spirit of the tower, responsible for protecting the flowers and trees inside. Wei Zhi subtly tried to find out a way to leave the forest, and suddenly thought of using flight.

Everyone was still spinning in place in the forest, but only Wei Zhi thought of a way to get out. She suggested that everyone try using the teleportation technique taught by the master, and it worked smoothly. On the other hand, the Baoliang group got lost and chose to quit out of fear, causing Liu Chang to lose his qualification for the assessment. Liu Chang angrily scolded Baoliang as a coward, and his father stepped forward and slapped him, apologizing to Baoliang's father for the incident.

In the blink of an eye, the second challenge was an endless sea. Wei Lingyue guessed that this should be the Weak Water Barrier, where any spell would be difficult to cast. While they were talking, the demonic mist quietly approached. Wei Lingyue exclaimed that it was not good, as this mist invasion easily triggered inner demons, making it impossible for people to concentrate.

With the Weak Water in front and the demonic mist behind, everyone was trapped and had nowhere to go. Wei Zhi remembered what Talin had said and decided to turn back towards the direction of the mist, risking their lives. As a result, two more groups chose to give up. Those who entered the mist each triggered different inner demons.

Wei Jingyue liked Ming Lang and felt sad seeing Ming Lang fall in love with her sister. Ming Lang wanted to be the top scorer in the assessment, but he couldn't bear to harm Wei Lingyue and would rather be stabbed to death by her sword. Wei Lingyue became the Phoenix as she wished, earning the admiration of many people. However, when she was in a high position, she suddenly faced questioning from Yan Yue and instantly came out of the environment.

In the end, everyone relied on the Heart Protection Technique to pass through the Weak Water Barrier. Wei Lingyue felt puzzled in her heart, thinking that Wei Zhi's success was not just luck and that he probably had a hidden secret. However, the assessment was full of danger, with people being eliminated or quitting constantly. By the third challenge, only Wei Zhi, Ming Lang, and the Wei Lingyue sisters remained.

The four of them entered a land of ice and snow. At first, they could withstand the cold wind, but later it became difficult to bear. Wei Zhi was completely unaffected and kept Wei Lingyue warm like a human furnace. Seeing Wei Jingyue freeze and faint, almost losing her life, Ming Lang hesitated but ultimately gave the only life-saving elixir to Wei Jingyue. Then the two of them withdrew from the assessment.

The master felt dissatisfied with the situation, but Ming Lang's act of kindness was appreciated by the others present, even in defeat. Everyone initially thought the assessment would soon be over, but Qing Huan unexpectedly set up more challenges, intending to have Wei Lingyue and Wei Zhi compete against each other. In order to win, Wei Lingyue ruthlessly attacked Wei Zhi, causing the jade chain to break and fall to the ground. Just as Yan Yue was about to intervene, the magnificent scene of the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix suddenly appeared, and everyone believed that Wei Lingyue was the Phoenix. Yan Yue protected her.

The results of today's Mid-Autumn Festival obviously did not meet the expectations of the master, but he couldn't deceive the emperor and had to report the truth. Wei, the Minister, no longer opposed his daughter becoming the Phoenix and sighed that the situation was already settled, promising to do everything he could to protect her. Wei Lingyue was very happy and promised that once she was crowned as the Phoenix, she would serve Dayu and seek the well-being of the people.

Late at night, Wei Zhi sat alone in the room repairing the jade chain. She faintly heard some movement outside but couldn't see anyone when she opened the door. Yan Yue personally strengthened the barrier for Wei Lingyue, advising her not to go out for the time being. Wei Lingyue wanted to persuade Yan Yue to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival together, but she was rejected. Qing Huan, who had been waiting for Yan Yue for a long time, admitted that the additional challenges were the will of the Emperor. As for why the Phoenix was not sent to the Heavenly Court for protection, he concealed something and didn't explicitly say it.

An assassin sneaked into the room intending to assassinate Wei Zhi, but fortunately, Ou Ya arrived in time and killed the assassin. Wei Zhi sensed that her family was in danger and indeed saw another assassin targeting her mother and younger brother. Gu Shi bluntly said that he had long suspected Ming Chengwu of framing the old city lord, but unfortunately, there was no evidence. Yan Yue took Wei Zhi to the Ming Residence and gave her a magic weapon for protection. Despite all the clues pointing to Ming Chengwu, even Ming Lang vaguely guessed the truth of the old case, but unexpectedly, Ming Chengwu died of accidental poisoning.

Yan Yue and Wei Zhi sensed that something happened in the Ming Residence, but by the time they arrived, it was too late. Ming Chengwu had died of poisoning, and Ming Lang was captured by the soldiers. When Yan Yue brought Wei Zhi back to the academy, they noticed something strange about the barrier. The Dean, Jing Xiu, explained that Gu Shi had been ordered to bring Wei Lingyue to the palace.

On her way to the audience with the emperor, Wei Lingyue was intercepted by the Demon Clan's leader, who killed many guards and took her to the Demon Realm. He referred to her as his sister and brought her back to their old city to reveal the past. Wei Lingyue had no recollection, but the Demon Clan leader was unconcerned because he believed that once she merged with Huarong, her memories would return.

According to the Demon Clan leader, Huarong was the fragment of the Phoenix's soul that fell into a flower bud after its demise. It had been passed down for thousands of years, waiting for the Phoenix to awaken again. The Demon Clan leader then brought Wei Lingyue back to the Demon Realm, where she was hailed as the Holy Maiden and guided step by step towards Huarong. However, during the process, Wei Lingyue and Huarong repelled each other, revealing her true form as a peacock. The Demon Clan leader was furious.

Xiao Jin rushed to the academy with shocking news that Ming Chengwu had committed suicide out of fear, and Ming Lang was taken away to prison by the soldiers. The reason behind this was that Ming Chengwu had hired an assassin to attack Wei Zhi and her family. The crowd was in an uproar, and they looked at Wei Zhi, who was standing behind Xiao Jin. Wei Jingyue was worried about Ming Lang's safety and accused Wei Zhi of being a disaster.

Dean Jing Xiu intervened to stop Wei Jingyue, expressing his desire to avoid internal conflicts among the disciples at this time and not let the outside turmoil disturb their studies. Jing Xiu informed everyone that there would be soldiers stationed at the academy in the near future, and he and Yan Yue would take turns patrolling to ensure everyone's safety.

The Demon Clan leader was angry that Wei Lingyue had deceived him by pretending to be the Phoenix. He devised a plan to lure Yan Yue and rescue Wei Lingyue. Wei Jingyue once again confronted Wei Zhi, first breaking the jade chain she often wore and then splashing sulfuric acid on her. In a fit of anger, Wei Zhi activated her Phoenix bloodline, and a red light soared into the sky, attracting the attention of everyone, even the three realms.

Yan Yue realized that the red light was the aura of the Phoenix and quickly turned to look at Wei Lingyue, who appeared panicked, confirming his earlier suspicions. As Yan Yue hurried towards the direction of the red light, Wei Lingyue's mind was in chaos, and she suddenly remembered Wei Zhi's unusual behavior, incredulously guessing that she was the Phoenix.

The other disciples thought something had happened to Wei Zhi and wanted to rush into the room to save her but were killed by the Demon Clan leader. The Demon Clan leader tried to forcibly take Wei Zhi away, but she was terrified of the demon in front of her and kept evading him. Just as Wei Zhi confronted the Demon Clan leader, Yan Yue and Jing Xiu arrived in haste. However, Yan Yue's powers were sealed by the Heavenly Emperor, making him no match for the Demon Clan leader.

Because of this, everyone present knew that Wei Zhi was the true Phoenix. In a critical moment, Wei Zhi's Phoenix bloodline erupted, transforming her into her true form and taking Yan Yue away. The Demon Clan leader tried to stop them but could only watch as the Phoenix flew away, vividly recalling scenes from their past, witnessing the destruction of their country and family as Princess Wei Zhi wore a red bridal gown.

When Wei Zhi woke up and saw Ou Ya looking worried, she noticed that Yan Yue was severely injured and temporarily lost the ability to protect her. Considering that the Demon Clan would soon come after them, Ou Ya took them to hide in the Demon Realm for recovery. Wei Zhi settled Yan Yue in a room to rest while Ou Ya prepared a bath for Wei Zhi, allowing her to freshen up and change clothes.

Meanwhile, Qing Huan, feeling guilty for failing his mission, went to the Heavenly Emperor to confess. The Heavenly Emperor didn't delve deep into the matter and commanded Qing Huan to find Yan Yue's whereabouts as soon as possible. Yan Yue woke up from a nightmare and saw Ou Ya in the courtyard. He was about to inquire about Wei Zhi when he noticed that she had finished bathing and changed into new clothes, which brightened his eyes. Lan Su criticized Ou Ya for not randomly bringing others into the Demon Realm, especially not getting involved with the Phoenix's affairs. Ou Ya quickly explained to Lan Su to prevent her from reporting to the Demon King.

Because of Wei Zhi's appearance, Lan Su became extremely jealous and blamed her for interfering in Ou Ya's affections. Prince Yi Li of the Fox Clan couldn't bear to see his sister being bullied and wanted to confront Ou Ya, but Lan Su stopped him. Despite feeling annoyed, Lan Su couldn't bear to see the person he liked getting hurt.

Currently, Yan Yue's cultivation was damaged, and even the lowest-level spells were difficult for him to cast. Wei Zhi felt regretful upon seeing this and expressed her remorse for causing trouble to her family since she was young and now even harming her master. However, Yan Yue didn't mind at all and comforted Wei Zhi instead. When he saw the jade chain that Wei Zhi always wore, he realized that Guo Shi might know Wei Zhi's true identity as the Phoenix, which was why he gave her such a suppressing treasure.

Wei Lingyue returned to the White Egret Academy, but things were different now. The truth about her pretending to be the Phoenix was exposed, leading to ridicule from many disciples. Filled with anger, Wei Lingyue vowed to protect herself from the humiliation she had endured and became determined to stand against Wei Zhi. She then went to find Guo Shi alone, offering to assist him in any way possible. Guo Shi also had concerns in his heart, considering that the incident with Gu Cheng had already made Ming Chengwu a scapegoat. Unexpectedly, the Phoenix turned out to be Wei Zhi, and someone willingly needed to step into the game to break the deadlock.

The Demon Clan's leader regained the lost fragments of memory through Huarong and remembered the past, vaguely recalling how his sister was betrayed by Chen Yan, leading to the destruction of their country and family. As the Phoenix descended to the mortal realm, the long-sealed Four Guardians of the Demon Realm emerged. The Demon Clan's leader commanded Chisong to search for the Phoenix and secretly eliminate anyone seeking the Phoenix.

Due to Wei Zhi's low cultivation, she couldn't yet integrate her Phoenix bloodline and experienced adverse reactions. Yan Yue reminded her to diligently study immortal cultivation techniques to quickly improve her spiritual power and stabilize her cultivation. In the following days, Wei Zhi practiced diligently and finally mastered the art of teleportation.

However, the Phoenix aura was unique to the Three Realms and easily attracted attention, causing the demonic beings to go crazy. As soon as Wei Zhi stepped out of her home, she was surrounded by curious and infatuated monsters, all proposing to marry her. Yan Yue and Ou Ya appeared in time to take Wei Zhi away. Ou Ya could clearly see Yan Yue's jealousy over the recent events, and denying it would be pointless.

To avoid drawing the attention of the Demon Clan, Yan Yue decided to personally make pills for Wei Zhi to conceal her Phoenix aura. However, the ingredients required for the pills, one hundred Fox Clan maiden hearts and Sea Monster vocal cords, were extremely rare and precious. Currently, the only place to find such treasures was the Treasure Gathering Tower.

Upon hearing that Wei Zhi was acquainted with Ou Ya, Chisong speculated that the Phoenix might be hiding in the Demon Realm and asked Yi Li to help keep an eye on her whereabouts. Yi Li received the information that Ou Ya planned to take Wei Zhi and Yan Yue to participate in an auction at the Treasure Gathering Tower. He decided to go along with his sister Lan Su and indeed saw Ou Ya sitting in the front row.

The eccentric master of the Treasure Gathering Tower, Stinky Skunk Fairy, descended from the sky, and the auction of treasures began one after another, attracting various monsters seeking to win favor. Ou Ya was amazed by the offerings, including the Linglong Heart and Sea Monster vocal cords. Yi Li intentionally competed with Ou Ya, always trying to outbid him. However, when Ou Ya noticed Yan Yue's signal, he immediately bid ten thousand years of cultivation.

While Yan Yue went to the back room with Stinky Skunk Fairy to discuss matters, the fragrance used by Ou Ya on Wei Zhi gradually lost its effect, and her Phoenix aura could no longer be concealed, causing chaos in the venue. Yi Li took the opportunity to ask Wei Zhi to remove her veil and reveal her true face. Ou Ya stood in front of Wei Zhi and retorted Yi Li. Fortunately, Yan Yue arrived in time, and the three of them left the Treasure Gathering Tower together.

In reality, Yan Yue, as a heavenly being, had no cultivation in demonic arts. However, he exchanged these treasures using medicinal jade and used his own spiritual power to refine pills for Wei Zhi. As a result, Yan Yue's body grew weaker, but he had to hide the truth from Wei Zhi. On the other hand, Lan Su realized that Wei Zhi had feelings for Yan Yue, and suddenly his mood brightened, knowing that she wasn't interested in Ou Ya and couldn't be considered his rival.

Wei Zhi's feelings for Yan Yue were well known, but Yan Yue's attitude towards Wei Zhi was unpredictable. He would show care for her one moment and then become distant the next. While Wei Zhi was alone in her room, feeling troubled, Lan Su suddenly approached her and offered to help her win over Yan Yue, providing three effective strategies.

With Lan Su's assistance, Wei Zhi dressed up carefully and carried a specially made sachet to find Yan Yue. She used the excuse of wiping her face to get close to him, but accidentally bumped into him. Their eyes met, and the close proximity made Yan Yue flustered. He quickly found an excuse to leave and ran into Lan Su, who was waiting outside and curious about the outcome.

Yan Yue realized that Lan Su had schemed behind the scenes and asked if she knew Ou Ya's intentions. He questioned the need to place hope on Wei Zhi, as their feelings might not be deep enough, and it could lead to various complications with Wei Zhi. Yan Yue's words awakened Lan Su, making her realize that her thoughts were too naive. She lowered her head and left dejectedly.

Wei Zhi didn't have high expectations to begin with. As long as she could stay by her master's side, it would be enough for her. However, she learned through Lan Su that Yan Yue exchanged medicinal jade for valuable alchemical treasures. She felt a mix of emotions and wanted to retrieve the medicinal jade from the Treasure Gathering Tower. Unfortunately, she didn't have anything valuable to exchange, making it difficult to achieve. Yan Yue comforted her, assuring her that without the medicinal jade, her recovery would be slower but not fatal.

Wei Lingyue burned all the books and secretly vowed to make a change. Just then, Jingxiu entered from outside and pointed out that even if she burned the books, she couldn't burn away her love, hatred, anger, and infatuation. Wei Lingyue immediately realized that the person before her was not the Dean. Despite the similar appearance, their attire and temperament were different.

With Mu Lao's guidance, Wei Lingyue arrived at the Zihua Book Pavilion. She knew that she wanted to replace the Phoenix and possess supreme power. Similarly, Wei Lingyue had thought about the price she would have to pay for Mu Lao's help. After Wei Jingyue was reprimanded by Ou Ya, her appearance aged to that of an old person. Wei Lingyue brought her to the Zihua Book Pavilion to restore her youth, with the price being that their father would completely forget about this younger daughter.

Moreover, Wei Lingyue provoked Wei Jingyue's hatred towards Wei Zhi, causing her to blindly follow her arrangements. Since Wei Lingyue planned to seek refuge with Guo Shi, she naturally had to offer a great gift. That night, Guo Shi discovered Wei Lingyue sitting naked on the bed without hesitation and accepted this gift.

Yili apologized and invited Ou Ya to drink, asking him to bring Wei Zhi and Yan Yue as a way of making amends. Ou Ya and Lan Su were unaware of Yili's intentions, but to prevent any accidents, they disguised themselves as Wei Zhi and Yan Yue and went to the meeting. They pretended to drink the drugged wine until they feigned unconsciousness. It was only when Chishi appeared from the corner that Yili and Lan Su took action, helping Yan Yue and Wei Zhi buy time to escape. However, the Great Demon Lord appeared in the Demon Realm and easily found them. With Yan Yue's injuries not fully healed, he couldn't match the Great Demon Lord's power. As they tried to flee the Demon Realm, they fell into a trap set by the Great Demon Lord and fell into a deep coma.

Not long after, Guo Shi brought Wei Lingyue to the palace to meet the emperor. He openly stated that the descent of the Phoenix was unpredictable and that good and evil were indistinguishable. It almost caused a major disaster, but fortunately, the Peacock had appeared to counterbalance it. Wei Lingyue requested the emperor's permission to eliminate demons and evil. Despite the emperor's doubts about Wei Lingyue's identity and abilities, when he accompanied her to the academy and witnessed the grieving parents of the slain disciples, he concluded that the Phoenix was not a benevolent being. He immediately issued a decree appointing Wei Lingyue as the Holy Maiden of the Grand Yu Kingdom.

Wei Zhi evaded pursuit from the demons and brought the unconscious Yan Yue to the Taoyuan Village, which served as the intersection between the human and demon realms and had descendants of unions between humans and demons. Pretending to be a married couple, Wei Zhi and Yan Yue lived a peaceful life, but their disappearance almost brought disastrous consequences to the demon clan. Just as the Great Demon Lord was preparing to attack the Demon Realm, the Demon King took the initiative to negotiate and promised to find the Phoenix within five days.

Lan Su heard that the Demon King was being controlled by the Demon Lord in search of the instigator and quickly went to inform Ou Ya to escape from the Heavenly Demon City as soon as possible. Now that the Heavenly Emperor was aging, his clothes dirty and his vitality diminishing, all signs indicated that he was facing the Five Declines of Heaven and Man. The Heavenly Empress was deeply worried and at a loss for a good solution. Yi Er noticed her aunt's changing emotions and wanted to share her worries, so she immediately thought of going to the Demon Realm to select wood for making a comb. However, she was almost killed on the way by an ambush, but fortunately, the Great Demon Lord appeared in time to save her.

After leaving the Heavenly Demon City, Ou Ya went alone to find the Demon Clan prophet and shared his experiences during this period, including his encounter with the Phoenix. When the prophet heard the word "Phoenix," he finally saw a glimmer of hope and said that as long as they obtained a Phoenix tail feather and placed it at the source of the Demon Realm's Fountain of Life, they could change the fate of the entire Demon Clan. However, when the prophet learned that the whereabouts of the Phoenix were unknown, he became furious and threw Ou Ya out, demanding that he find the Phoenix at all costs.

Since Wei Zhi and Yan Yue secluded themselves in Taoyuan Village, they seemed like an ordinary and loving couple. They worked together every day, and Yan Yue often went to the market at the intersection of the human and demon realms and brought back various strange delicacies for Wei Zhi. Wei Zhi was curious why the wooden carvings made by Yan Yue didn't have facial features. She thought they would look lifelike and pleasing if they had facial features.

Later, Wei Zhi went up the mountain alone to pick mushrooms, and Yan Yue worried about her safety. He silently followed her from behind until she was out of danger before revealing himself. By the riverside, they saw a happy family of three, which reminded them of their own families. It was the first time Yan Yue expressed envy for mortals because immortals were aloof and lacked the precious affection of ordinary life.

Due to the Great Demon Lord's cold and rejecting attitude towards Yi Er, her rebellious nature was stirred, and she insisted on cooking a delicious thank-you banquet for him. However, Yi Er's actions in the Demon Realm often surprised and troubled the Great Demon Lord. At the same time, her exceptional cooking skills attracted a crowd of demons.

That night, as Yan Yue sat at the door carving facial features on a wooden sculpture, he suddenly felt unwell, and the trigger fell deep into his marrow unnoticed. The next day, Yan Yue carried a basket and went to the market, while Wei Zhi tidied up the bed and discovered that the facial features on the wooden sculpture were her own. She felt a small sense of joy in her heart.

Yi Er had been in contact for several days but couldn't figure out the Great Demon Lord's preferences. In the end, she decided to make a simple stir-fried vegetable dish. Unexpectedly, the Great Demon Lord was pleasantly surprised and couldn't stop eating. The reason he liked this dish was that it was her sister's specialty, and it made him reminisce about her. As a result, he made a condition for Yi Er to cook stir-fried vegetables for him every day.

Through their time together, the bond between Wei Zhi and Yan Yue grew rapidly. However, as the triggers fell more frequently, Yan Yue's body became weaker and weaker. Wei Zhi decided to gather herbs in the mountains every day to nurture Yan Yue's body. During this process, they also saved a raven. Yan Yue felt sorry for Wei Zhi's hard work, but she didn't mind at all as long as it helped him recover as soon as possible.

The Great Demon Lord promised to prepare a luxurious kitchen for Yi Er and sent someone to bring her sister's belongings. Yi Er wore the clothes from Wei Zhi's past life, bearing a striking resemblance to her. The Great Demon Lord couldn't help but be enchanted but later felt desolate. One day, the Great Demon Lord came to Yi Er to taste the stir-fried vegetables. He saw her using her sister's sword to skewer meat and roast it over the fire. He instantly flew into a rage and ordered her never to set foot in the sacred hall again.

When Wei Zhi returned from gathering herbs and didn't see Yan Yue, she anxiously asked Flower Granny about his whereabouts and had to patiently wait at home. Yan Yue had gone to buy cloud cakes for Wei Zhi and only returned when it was dark, which deeply moved Wei Zhi. Under the beautiful scenery, Yan Yue and Wei Zhi looked into each other's eyes and faced their feelings. Just as Yan Yue was about to kiss Wei Zhi, the poison took effect, causing him to fall into a coma.

Qing Huan sensed that Yan Yue was already emotionally invested and was likely to repeat past mistakes, but he was powerless to do anything about it. A close friend advised Qing Huan that some things were destined long ago, and even immortals couldn't defy fate. No matter how much he wanted to help Yan Yue, in the end, Yan Yue would have to face it alone.

The next morning, Wei Zhi went to gather herbs for Yan Yue as usual. During this time, she once again saved the life of a raven and could understand its language, successfully conversing with it. Wei Zhi learned that the raven's family resided in Shiqiao, the eastern suburbs of Yudou. She wrote a note and entrusted it to the raven, earnestly requesting its help to deliver the message of safety to Guo Shi and his son.

Yi Er came to deliver delicious food to the Great Demon Lord and found him heavily intoxicated and seemingly sad. Mistaking Yi Er for her sister while drunk, the Great Demon Lord revealed his affection for her over the years. Yi Er also happened to learn that the Great Demon Lord used his smile to exchange for the activation of a poisonous mechanism. This mechanism controlled people's hearts with the power of love, and if not severed in time, it would endanger their lives.

To protect Ou Ya from being caught and sent to the Great Demon Lord as a scapegoat, Lan Su decided to impersonate him and go to prison. Unexpectedly, Ou Ya found out and turned back. Lan Su resented Ou Ya's indecisiveness and angrily accused him of only thinking about beauty all day long. Ou Ya admitted his change of heart, deliberately speaking harshly to make Lan Su feel disillusioned.

Yi Er returned to the Heavenly Realm and met the Heavenly Emperor, who punished her for neglecting her duties and trespassing into the Demon Realm. When Yi Er left the Demon Realm, the Great Demon Lord had already sent his subordinates to give her the demon wood. Thus, he seemed cold on the surface but cared deeply in his heart. Yi Er couldn't understand his actions of using a smile to activate the poisonous mechanism, which both puzzled and pained her.

The Heavenly Empress brought a wooden comb made by Yi Er to the Heavenly Emperor and combed his hair. True to the effects of the demon wood, his white hair showed hints of turning black. The Heavenly Emperor mentioned that Wei Zhi's Phoenix bloodline had already been awakened. If it was awakened again, his powers would likely be on par with the immortals. The third awakening of the bloodline would result in rebirth, bringing destruction to all beings in the Three Realms, leaving them with limited time.

Lan Su watched as Ou Ya was publicly paraded through the streets, feeling deeply saddened. Despite Lan Su's rebellious personality, she couldn't bear to see her sister in distress. The raven delivered the message to Guo Shi and his son, and Wei Ye was overjoyed, expressing her intention to reply to her sister. However, upon hearing this, Guo Shi quickly covered Wei Ye's mouth to prevent others from hearing. Unfortunately, someone who had been sent by Wei Lingyue to monitor them had already seen everything and reported it back to her.

Later, Wei Lingyue followed the raven to Wei Zhi's residence and directly killed the raven to silence it, pretending to be injured and unconscious nearby. Wei Zhi brought Wei Lingyue back to her dwelling and personally treated her wounds. Wei Lingyue lied that Guo Shi and Wei Zhi had been taken away by the authorities and were scheduled for execution the next day. Believing it to be true, Wei Zhi didn't wait for Yan Yue to return and hurriedly rushed to Yudou, unknowingly falling into Guo Shi's trap.

Meanwhile, Yan Yue was at the marketplace, crafting silver jewelry for Wei Zhi, unaware of what was happening at home. The constable Chen Wu Chang had been bribed by Guo Shi to act as an insider, helping them set up a trap for Wei Zhi. He revealed that Guo Shi and Wei Ye were about to be executed and deceived her into heading to the eastern suburbs of Yudou's execution ground. Guo Shi received the news without much reaction, clearly expecting today's outcome. He believed that the trap was foolproof as long as he controlled Wei Zhi, and cooperation was the only path to take.

Yan Yue returned home and was surprised to see Wei Lingyue. Wei Lingyue deliberately hid the truth from Yan Yue but was caught in her lie. In response, Wei Lingyue decided to come clean and discovered that Yan Yue was deeply affected by the poisonous mechanism. If she didn't withdraw in time, he would suffer from the poison and die within seven days. Wei Lingyue, still holding onto a glimmer of hope, confessed her feelings to Yan Yue but was rejected. In frustration, she revealed the plan to harm Wei Zhi, causing Yan Yue to suffer in agony from the effects of the poison.

Wei Zhi hurriedly rushed to the execution ground only to discover that it was a trap. Guo Shi had already arranged for someone to impersonate Gu Shi and lure Wei Zhi out. Taking advantage of her unpreparedness, they pulled out a dagger and stabbed her in the abdomen. Seeing this, the crowd intended to shoot Wei Zhi, but she resisted with the power of the phoenix. It wasn't until Guo Shi threatened to take Gu Shi's life that she reluctantly surrendered.

Afterward, Wei Zhi was thrown into a prison cell, and Wei Jingyue wanted to take this opportunity to torment her. Fortunately, Ming Lang appeared just in time. Ming Lang lied, claiming that he wanted to personally end Wei Zhi's life to avenge his father. He then knocked out Wei Jingyue and, with several subordinates, rescued Wei Zhi and Gu Shi and his son. As they fled, the guards pursued them relentlessly, but thanks to Ming Lang's prepared strategies, they successfully evaded Guo Shi's sight.

Enraged, Guo Shi vented his anger on Wei Jingyue, scolding her for being incompetent. Wei Lingyue volunteered to lead the army to retake Gu City and exterminate Wei Zhi, aligning herself with the rebellious faction of the Ming family. At first, Guo Shi doubted Wei Lingyue's abilities, but after witnessing her effortlessly kill the guards of his residence, he pondered for a moment and agreed to her request.

That evening, Wei Jingyue tearfully complained to Wei Lingyue about being deceived and abandoned by Ming Lang. Wei Lingyue recalled Yan Yue's cold rejection and made a decision. She reminded her sister that they must let go of their romantic entanglements and focus on revenge and resistance. From now on, their hearts would be filled with only hatred and the struggle to take Wei Zhi's life.

Wei Lingyue was appointed as a general and led a large army to set out. The Emperor issued a decree, stating that the phoenix brought calamity to the country, colluding with the rebels from Gu City, the Ming family, openly rebelling. Therefore, loyal patriots from all over the country were recruited and placed under the command of the Peacock Fairy, Wei Lingyue, to help her exterminate Wei Zhi and serve the country with loyalty.

This news caused controversy among the people of the city. Wei Zhi took her mother and younger brother and hid in various places. Before parting ways, she entrusted them to Ming Lang's care. Now that Ming Lang had become the new lord of the city, surrounded by loyal subordinates from Gu City, he revealed that he had secretly infiltrated the archives and discovered that several pages were missing from the records of Gu Shi's extermination. After conducting multiple investigations, he gradually learned of the intricate connections between his father's death and the old case of the Gu family.

Ming Lang promised to personally escort Gu Shi back to Gu City. Wei Zhi made paper windmills as a memento for her brother. However, as soon as she left, Gu Shi woke up. Although she felt reluctant, she didn't show it in front of her daughter. Wei Zhi bid farewell to Ming Lang and returned to Taoyuan Village. There, she saw Yan Yue unconscious and received a message from the raven, revealing the only solution to their problem was to find the person they were deeply in love with because the mechanism could only be transferred once, and there would be no turning back once activated.

When Yan Yue woke up and saw Wei Zhi by his side, he felt overjoyed, fearing that he would never see her again in this lifetime. Wei Zhi was deeply moved and took the initiative to kiss Yan Yue. Secretly, she transferred the mechanism to herself. The two finally consummated their relationship. When dawn broke, Yan Yue noticed that the mechanism had disappeared from his body and mistakenly believed that his spiritual power had repelled it. However, he discovered that Wei Zhi was exhibiting the same symptoms. Yan Yue felt heartache for Wei Zhi's selfless act and vowed to find a way to save her.

During this time, Wei, the Minister of Books, completely saw through Wei Lingyue's ambition. Reflecting on the fate of Ming Chengwu, he was reluctant to get involved in the treacherous political schemes and decided to retire and live a peaceful life in his hometown. Wei, the Minister of Books, had a private conversation with Wei Lingyue, asking her if she was willing to give up everything and return with him. Wei Lingyue remained silent, and her answer was evident.

At this moment, when Yan Yue was using his spiritual power, he once again witnessed the scene of him and Wei Zhi in a life-and-death battle, leaving him shocked. Yi Er was forbidden to leave and was contemplating the difference between immortals and demons. She immediately dismissed her thoughts of the Demon Lord. On the other hand, the Demon Lord was interrogating Ou Ya, demanding information about Wei Zhi's whereabouts. Despite enduring various tortures, including having his blood drained by Ice Spark to release the North Sea's cold energy, Ou Ya refused to disclose any information about Wei Zhi.

To find a solution to unravel the mechanism as soon as possible, Yan Yue personally went to the Purple Hua Library to seek help from Mu Lao. However, Mu Lao was also helpless. Through a dream, Yan Yue saw a scene of himself killing Wei Zhi. Mu Lao explained that immortals do not dream because of their destiny. What he was currently seeing could be either the past or the future.

Yi Er, with nothing to do in the Heavenly Realm, couldn't control her longing for the Demon Lord. She secretly came to the mortal realm and ended up breaking the seedlings that Da Tao had diligently planted. Da Tao hurriedly reported this to Yan Yue, who immediately saw Yi Er hidden among the seedlings. However, she was already heavily intoxicated and speaking incoherently.

The Demon Lord tortured Ou Ya mercilessly but couldn't extract the whereabouts of the phoenix from him. Instead, he learned about Ou Ya's true intentions in approaching Wei Zhi. Although Ou Ya desperately wanted to solve the problem of the scarcity and thin bloodline of the female demon race, he never considered forcing Wei Zhi. As a result, the Demon Lord spared Ou Ya's life.

At first, Da Tao thought Yi Er was drinking because of Yan Yue, considering their prior engagement. However, Yi Er firmly denied it, emphasizing that they had no romantic feelings for each other and that her affections lay with someone from the Demon Realm. Da Tao was shocked and admired her at the same time, realizing that Yi Er was in unrequited love and feeling a sense of shared destiny.

Alone at his residence, Yan Yue was suddenly embraced tightly by Wei Zhi, who was deeply anxious, fearing complete separation. Yan Yue vowed to protect Wei Zhi. Since Mu Lao couldn't decipher the mechanism's poison, Yan Yue had to return to the Heavenly Realm and seek the assistance of the Heavenly Emperor. The Heavenly Emperor sighed, knowing that Yan Yue could never escape his destiny, and revealed the deep connection between his mother and the phoenix.

When the phoenix descended upon the mountains, it was unruly and gathered immense evil power over the long years, causing havoc and triggering a devastating war. Only Yan Yue's birth mother, Xi Cai, a celestial being, could contend with the phoenix. Xi Cai was tasked with capturing the phoenix and trapping it within a sea of flowers, using pure spiritual energy to cleanse its delusions.

However, the phoenix went mad once again, breaking through the celestial demon barrier and causing a catastrophe. In a critical moment, Xi Cai sacrificed herself, burning alongside the phoenix's jade stone, using up her remaining cultivation to save countless dying beings. The Heavenly Emperor shared this story to help Yan Yue understand that slaying the phoenix was his duty as the Red Sun God. He had to wait until the phoenix's bloodline erupted for the third time; otherwise, the phoenix would be reborn through Nirvana and utterly destroy the Three Realms.

Burdened with the mission to save all beings, Yan Yue couldn't bear to harm Wei Zhi with his own hands, leaving him in a painful dilemma. The Heavenly Emperor, enraged by this, released Yan Yue from his seal and showed him the scenes of their past battles. Overwhelmed by the formidable seal's power, Yan Yue couldn't endure it and eventually lost consciousness.

Ming Lang deployed his troops to defend Gu City against Wei Lingyue. Gu Shi, considering the vast difference in military strength, revealed the location of Gu City's secret passage to Ming Lang in order to ensure the safety of the elderly, weak, and women in Gu City. Meanwhile, Mu Lao suddenly arrived at the White Egret Academy and advised Jing Xiu to go along with the influential Wei Lingyue by the Emperor's side to secure his own prosperity. However, Jing Xiu refused his advice.

Now that Yan Yue had regained his memories from his past life, he understood that he couldn't defy the Heavenly Emperor's will and should eliminate any future troubles for the beings in the Three Realms. However, Wei Zhi was innocent and kind-hearted. Yan Yue pleaded with Qing Huan to grant him some time alone with Wei Zhi, as a final farewell.

Back in the Taoyuan Village, Yan Yue concealed the truth from Wei Zhi and accompanied her in happy and blissful moments. He gave her a hairpin he had personally made and cooked noodles for her to celebrate her birthday. Wei Zhi, recalling past events, regretted causing trouble for her grandfather and father, and since then, she had never celebrated her birthday.

Wei Zhi took Yan Yue to the seaside, where she confessed her love for him, hoping they could be together forever and imagining time freezing in that moment. Upon hearing this, Yan Yue used magic to temporarily stop time. Before Wei Zhi could notice, he made her fall asleep again and drew his Red Dawn Sword. With tears in his eyes, Yan Yue kissed Wei Zhi goodbye and gripped the sword, preparing to strike her.

In order to make Ou Ya believe his words, the Demon Lord brought him to Huarong and revealed the past and present of Yan Yue and Wei Zhi. While the outside world believed that the Demon Clan intended to deal with the Phoenix, it was actually the Heavenly Realm's relentless coercion. Ou Ya found it hard to believe, but the truth was as such, compelling him to bring the Demon Lord back to Taoyuan Village.

Just as Yan Yue was about to use the Red Dawn Sword to kill Wei Zhi, Ou Ya appeared in time to save her, and Wei Zhi woke up to see Ou Ya injured and lying on the ground. Initially, Wei Zhi didn't believe that Yan Yue would kill her, but when she saw Yan Yue's cold expression and admitted that what Ou Ya said was true, her heart instantly turned cold.

Yan Yue completely ignored the pained look in Wei Zhi's eyes and stated that the Phoenix was a calamity to the Three Realms. If it awakened, it would cause immense suffering to all living beings. His mission was to protect the people and slay the Phoenix. Afterwards, Yan Yue made another move against Wei Zhi, but Ou Ya fought back fiercely, desperately resisting to buy time for the Demon Lord to take Wei Zhi away as quickly as possible.

However, once Yan Yue regained his powers, he became unstoppable. He pursued them all the way to the Demon Realm, and even though they were surrounded by layers of demon soldiers, they were quickly defeated. Wei Zhi looked at the completely transformed Yan Yue before her and reminisced about their shared memories. The hidden mechanism within her body started to act up, causing her immense pain. The words Mu Lao had said echoed in Yan Yue's ears, and without hesitation, he swung his sword towards Wei Zhi, seizing Huarong and returning to the Heavenly Realm to report.

Several days later, Ou Ya explained the whole story to the Demon King, hoping to restore his engagement with Lan Su. Through this ordeal, Ou Ya finally understood that the one he truly loved was Lan Su, and his infatuation with Wei Zhi was merely a result of the Phoenix bloodline. Lan Su, deeply devoted to Ou Ya, forgave him, and the two reconciled and returned to their previous state of harmony.

However, they couldn't help but feel sorrow for Wei Zhi's death. Ou Ya had grown compared to before, learning to approach things with a more mature perspective. He believed that Yan Yue deeply loved Wei Zhi and that killing her was beyond his control. Lan Su couldn't understand it at all and angrily accused Yan Yue of using Wei Zhi's emotions. But regardless of everything, the deed had been done, and Ou Ya now just wanted to live a good life with Lan Su, cherishing every day of their future together.

With the withering of Huarong, symbolizing the fall of the Phoenix, the crisis in the Three Realms was resolved, returning to peace and tranquility. Yan Yue's heart turned into ashes. He descended to the mortal realm alone and arrived at Yingzhou, only to see a large area of plants affected by the Phoenix's fall, turning yellow and dim, struggling to grow. Yan Yue took the initiative to take on the task of tilling the land, day after day, digging and planting. Yan Luo knew that he was bound by his identity, hiding his sadness even when his heart ached, pretending to be carefree while being more tormented than anyone else.

After finishing tilling all the land, Yan Yue bid farewell to Yan Luo and traveled around, reminiscing about everything while seeing the sights. The image and laughter of Wei Zhi remained vivid in his mind. Wei Zhi had lived cautiously, relying on the care of her family and friends. Later, she was fortunate to meet Yan Yue, and a ray of light shone in her dark world. Unfortunately, that ray of light carried a sharp blade, causing her to be covered in wounds, and she dared not hope for brightness again.

Meanwhile, Wei Zhi woke up in the Demon Realm and suddenly remembered Yan Yue's attempt to kill her. The Demon Lord revealed that Yan Yue did indeed plan to kill her, but thanks to Ou Ya's desperate efforts, they managed to save Wei Zhi and escape the danger. The Demon Lord, whose name was revealed to be Mu Nan, had been Wei Zhi's closest relative in her past life, but Wei Zhi had been deeply hurt by Yan Yue and treated Mu Nan with great hostility.

Yi Er came forward to comfort the Demon Lord, inadvertently reminding him of something, so he brought Wei Zhi back to Taoyuan Village. The room remained as it was, and Wei Zhi looked at the wooden sculpture Yan Yue had carved for her. Suddenly, her emotions completely spiraled out of control, and in a fit of anger, she burned down this house full of beautiful memories. The Demon Lord finally felt relieved, knowing that only through this could she move on.

The heavenly rules strictly forbid the interaction between immortals and demons, but Yi Er has repeatedly ventured into the mortal realm on her own and was caught by the Queen of Heaven. The Queen of Heaven instructed Yi Er to remember her engagement with Yan Yue and to be mindful of her words and actions. However, Yi Er opposes this arranged marriage where she has no choice and must marry someone she doesn't love. They are born to endure various dogmas and marry someone they don't love, unable to be their true selves.

The Demon Clan's Grand Sovereign discovered that Wei Zhi was extraditing Chen Yan on behalf of Yan Yue, which shocked him greatly. Wei Zhi also came to know that it was the Demon Sovereign who caused the extraditing mark on Yan Yue. She angrily reproached him for his actions. In order to help Wei Zhi fully recover her memories and trigger the third bloodline rebirth, the Demon Clan's Grand Sovereign brought her to the Three Lives Stone to look into her past.

In her past life, Wei Zhi was Sima Wangyue, the daughter of a marshal, and she grew up with her adopted brother Mu Nan as childhood sweethearts, considering each other as siblings. Sima Wangyue was unlike typical girls who enjoyed embroidery and flowers; she liked to wield knives and study military strategies, hoping to become a heroine in the future. Similarly, Mu Nan was deeply loyal to Sima Wangyue, and the two of them often sparred with each other.

Sima's Lady wanted her daughter to find a good husband and frequently arranged various noble suitors for her. However, each time, Mu Nan would disguise himself as a woman and collaborate with Sima Wangyue to scare away the visiting noble sons. Every year, when the army went to war, Wangyue would drag Mu Nan to watch the crowd, much to his annoyance. Wangyue felt that these soldiers going to war for their country were very valiant, but her attention unknowingly was drawn to a young soldier who was none other than Chen Yan in his past life.

Marshal Sima was ordered to lead the army and accompany Marshal Chaoyang to the frontlines of the war against the enemy. However, Chaoyang was a playboy who took advantage of every opportunity and preferred to avoid the battlefield. This infuriated Marshal Sima, but he had no choice. On the other hand, Sima Wangyue wanted to join the army and deliberately displayed her martial arts skills in front of her father, but her father saw through her intentions, and her plan fell through.

That night, Sima Wangyue was sitting alone in her room feeling unhappy. She couldn't understand why her father placed so much emphasis on gender distinctions. Just as she expressed her confusion, Marshal Sima entered from outside and asked if Wei Zhi would be afraid if she encountered enemies on the battlefield. Sima Wangyue decisively answered that she wasn't afraid. Seeing his daughter's determination, Marshal Sima agreed to let Sima Wangyue replace Marshal Chaoyang as the commanding officer.

On the day of their arrival at the lone city, Marshal Sima arranged for Sima Wangyue to lead the troops and set up a camp within the first ten miles as the forward outpost. Due to the significant responsibilities of the outpost, General Cao believed that Sima Wangyue was not qualified to guard it, which made him feel dissatisfied. General Qi, on the other hand, comforted Cao and believed that the Marshal had his reasons for making such arrangements.

As Chen Yan, in the guise of a new soldier, descended to the outpost, the veteran soldiers intended to take advantage of the situation to teach him a lesson but found that his martial skills far surpassed theirs. Sima Wangyue intervened to settle the dispute and immediately appointed Chen Yan as the leader of the new recruits, allowing him to work by her side.

During the march, Sima Wangyue encountered refugees, and a spy hiding among them attacked her. Fortunately, Chen Yan protected her in time, and with Mu Nan's cover, they successfully escaped. Chen Yan wanted to help Sima Wangyue remove her armor and treat her injuries, but Mu Nan quickly intervened. In private, when Sima Wangyue was alone with Mu Nan, he revealed that he had killed someone that day. Sima Wangyue comforted Mu Nan, telling him not to be upset. They had studied military texts since childhood and understood the principle of showing kindness to those who surrender, or else it would be difficult to protect the people in the city.

In the following days, Sima Wangyue noticed that Chen Yan, whether in setting up camp, handling horses, or fighting, was not like an ordinary new recruit. This raised suspicions about his identity. Chen Yan admitted that he used to be a refugee, later captured by bandits and trained to carry out missions. He couldn't tolerate their killings of the weak and innocent for food, so he seized the opportunity to escape and joined the army.

Sima Wangyue firmly believed Chen Yan's words and, appreciating his abilities, promoted him to sergeant. Not long after, while patrolling with Sima Wangyue and others, they unexpectedly discovered enemy forces transporting provisions. They decided to observe the situation and subsequently decided to burn down the enemy's supplies.

Just as everyone was at a loss, Chen Yan suddenly came up with a brilliant plan. That night, he and Sima Wangyue launched a surprise attack on the enemy camp, intending to burn their provisions. Little did they know that the enemy had already set up a trap, and both of them were captured. The officer in charge of provisions failed to extract any useful information about the Wei Cang army and, instead, Chen Yan deceived him into believing that he was Sima's son, causing the officer to be drugged and rendered unconscious.

Fortunately, Chen Yan had prepared for such a situation and urged Sima Wangyue to retrieve a hidden sword to cut the ropes binding their hands and feet. Sima Wangyue reluctantly followed his instructions, unintentionally revealing her true identity as a woman. Chen Yan acted as if nothing had happened. Based on Chen Yan's suggestion, Sima Wangyue intentionally set fire to several carts of provisions, creating a diversion and successfully escaping from the enemy camp.

However, not long after they left, General Yin Keji, leading the Jinghe army, arrived at the camp to inspect the provisions. It seemed as though he had anticipated such a situation. On the other hand, Sima Wangyue had violated military orders, and Sima Jin publicly reprimanded her, punishing her with a twenty-mile run while appreciating Chen Yan's intelligence and bravery. He intended to promote Chen Yan to the position of personal guard in the central army, under General Cao's command.

Chen Yan politely declined, stating that his previous judgment had led to their capture, and he wished to continue following Sima Wangyue. Sima Jin, being understanding, promoted him to the rank of company commander. Although the incident with the burning of the enemy's provisions had been risky but successful, Sima Jin reminded his daughter to learn from it. The fortunes of war were unpredictable, just like a complex chess game, requiring careful and strategic steps to win the overall situation.

That evening, the generals and soldiers agreed to bathe together. However, they stumbled upon Sima Wangyue in the shower room, unaware of her true identity as a woman. They wanted to join her, but fortunately, Chen Yan appeared in time to defuse the situation. The chaos momentarily frightened Sima Wangyue, who immediately fled the scene, leaving behind her handkerchief, which Chen Yan kept in his pocket.

Early the next morning, Sima Wangyue eagerly approached Chen Yan, demanding to know how he had discovered her true identity. Chen Yan could only truthfully recount the events, which impressed her with his courage and understanding. Considering that it was Mu Nan's birthday, Sima Wangyue sought Chen Yan's advice on cooking. With his help, she personally prepared some dishes, deeply moving Mu Nan. However, Sima Wangyue had always treated Mu Nan as a younger brother, so his emotions were mixed with both gratitude and disappointment.

Sima Jin secretly investigated Chen Yan's background and confirmed that his parents had indeed died when he was young, and he had previously been a bandit before joining the military, aligning with Chen Yan's account. At this time, Sima Wangyue approached Mu Nan and Chen Yan to discuss the possibility of a peace negotiation between the two armies, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety of the marshal during the process and maintain the prestige of the Wei army.

During Mu Nan's inspection of an outpost, he discovered an unguarded storage area and warned Chen Yan not to take it lightly. Despite Chen Yan's reassurances, later that night he went to meet Yin Keji in the dense forest, and their conversation revealed his true identity as a spy for the Jinghe Kingdom. Returning to his room, Chen Yan gazed at Sima Wangyue's handkerchief, lost in thought. Clearly, their time together had made him gradually develop feelings for her, but their differing identities and positions meant that they were destined to be separated.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed, and the peace negotiation between the two armies took place as planned. However, it did not yield satisfactory results, primarily because the Jinghe Kingdom lacked sincerity and displayed a dismissive attitude. In fact, Yin Keji had planned the negotiation with the intention of assassinating Sima Jin.

Dressed in night attire and wearing a face mask, Chen Yan disguised himself as an assassin and attacked Sima Jin. Sima Wangyue reacted swiftly, drawing her sword to defend him and injuring his arm in the process. As the situation grew dire, Yin Keji signaled the soldiers to surround Chen Yan, while engaging him in a mock fight, using a slight trick to allow him to escape from their sight.

Chen Yan, in order to prevent his identity from being exposed, deliberately provoked Mu Nan by placing the handkerchief conspicuously when Mu Nan came to investigate. As expected, Mu Nan couldn't remain calm when it came to Sima Wangyue and, in a fit of anger, he swung his sword and injured Chen Yan, hitting him where it hurt the most. Sima Wangyue witnessed the incident.

Although Mu Nan felt remorseful afterward, he couldn't escape punishment and was confined to his quarters. Sima Wangyue personally visited Chen Yan, using the excuse of tending to his wounds to try to examine his injury. Chen Yan evaded her, causing confusion and suspicion. At a critical moment, a soldier reported that the assassin had been captured. Sima Wangyue intended to interrogate the assassin but was blocked by General Cao, who, provoked by the assassin's arrogant words, killed him.

In this way, Sima Wangyue was greatly dissatisfied with General Cao's rash behavior. Sima Jin advised his daughter not to hold grudges and to learn to prioritize important matters over trivial ones if she wanted to become a good commander. Although Sima Jin knew that General Cao had made mistakes in some matters, he considered him a loyal and fierce warrior who had served Wei Cang for many years. Therefore, when deploying undercover agents, it was necessary to end the peace negotiations between the two armies quickly.

Sima Jin believed that the assassination plot devised by the Jinghe army was enough to demonstrate their military weakness, and the urgent task at hand was to seize the opportunity to go to war. Both the strategic and tactical aspects, as well as personnel decisions, should prioritize the overall situation. Sima Wangyue understood her father's intentions and brought Mu Nan to see Chen Yan, asking him to apologize for the previous incident.

On the other hand, General Cao complained to General Qi about Sima Wangyue's arrogant behavior, feeling that she had no regard for them and was deliberately targeting him. General Qi realized that General Cao was worried about Sima Wangyue inheriting the position of Grand Marshal, so he reassured him that he could rest assured because the accompanying military leader was actually Sima's youngest daughter disguised as a man.

But knowing Sima Wangyue's true identity, General Cao felt even more frustrated and couldn't tolerate a young girl bossing him around. When Sima Wangyue was alone with Mu Nan, she advised him not to dwell on the past incidents. However, Mu Nan believed that Chen Yan had ill intentions towards Sima Wangyue but had no evidence to prove it.

Later, the generals gathered with the marshal to discuss the attack on the enemy fortress, Xifeng Fort. Unexpectedly, news of Sima Wangyue's true gender spread within the army, and various vulgar and indecent discussions arose. Mu Nan ended up fighting with the soldiers over this, escalating the situation. Sima Wangyue had no choice but to admit that she was impersonating her sick older brother. The crowd was in an uproar upon hearing this, and to maintain stability within the army, Sima Jin had to temporarily detain Sima Wangyue.

That night, Mu Nan came to find Chen Yan, angrily questioning whether he had leaked the information. Chen Yan immediately denied it, stating that Sima Wangyue exposing her identity would not benefit him either. Meanwhile, the soldiers, who knew that the military leader was a woman, began discussing her appearance in women's clothing. Those familiar with Chen Yan believed that he must have known all along, explaining why he had helped Sima Wangyue during their previous bathing incident.

Before setting off with the army, Chen Yan secretly visited Sima Wangyue and gave her a carved wooden figure as a gift, believing that there was no difference between men and women when it came to fighting on the battlefield. However, their conversation was overheard by Sima Jin, who admired Chen Yan's wit and ordered him to redeem himself by assisting General Cao in battle.

Initially hesitant, Chen Yan had no choice but to accept Sima Jin's appointment with Sima Wangyue's urging, becoming the vanguard of the western route. After Chen Yan left, Sima Wangyue apologized to her father, regretting her naive and simplistic thinking in the past. Moreover, she had made continuous mistakes since arriving at the isolated city, causing her father's reputation to suffer.

On the night before the army's departure, Chen Yan quietly went to the forest behind the mountain to pass on information, in order for the Jinghe army to make early preparations. The next day, General Cao led the troops and set off to Xifeng Fort. The march went smoothly, and they didn't encounter any defenses at Xifeng Fort, which puzzled him. Chen Yan persuaded General Cao not to worry too much, as they were already at a critical point and should order an attack on the fort regardless.

Indeed, Xifeng Fort was filled with layers of traps, and the cavalry fell into an ambush and struggled to escape. In the dire situation, Sima Jin couldn't care about military orders and immediately released Sima Wangyue, ordering her to lead the remaining troops to help the western route. Sima Wangyue accepted the mission in the face of danger, promising not to let them down. She then teamed up with Chen Yan and Mu Nan to repel the enemy's attack, gaining the respect of their comrades.

Because of Chen Yan's invaluable contribution in saving the Wei Cang army, Sima Wangyue felt indebted to him. Chen Yan jokingly suggested that Sima Wangyue should repay him with her body, but to his surprise, Sima Wangyue readily agreed without any hesitation or embarrassment. On the other hand, following the failure of the battle, General Qi suspected that General Cao had betrayed them and informed Sima Jin that General Cao knew about Sima Wangyue's true identity as a woman.

Although General Cao had a hot temper and lacked restraint in his speech, Sima Jin, considering his long-standing loyalty and dedication to the country, found it hard to believe that he would collude with the enemy. Without sufficient evidence, no hasty conclusions could be drawn. That night, Chen Yan dreamed that his identity as a spy was exposed, feeling ashamed to face the Sima family. He also witnessed Sima Wangyue jumping off the city wall and dying, waking up from the nightmare in an instant.

As Chen Yan had difficulty moving due to his injuries, Sima Wangyue took him to the forest to have a heart-to-heart conversation, creating an especially ambiguous atmosphere between them. This moment of beauty made Chen Yan slightly melancholic, as he began to contemplate why there had to be war. If the two countries stopped fighting, there might have been a future between him and Sima Wangyue, without involving many innocent people.

Sima Jin pondered General Qi's words repeatedly, realizing that there was not enough evidence to prove General Cao's loyalty. He urgently summoned Mu Nan back to the city and asked him about the conflict between him and someone regarding Wangyue's identity. Mu Nan truthfully revealed that these people were mostly veteran soldiers stationed in the isolated city, most of whom were under General Cao's command, suggesting a possible connection between the exposure of Sima Wangyue's daughter's identity and General Cao.

During their conversation, news arrived from the palace that the Emperor had pardoned Sima Wangyue for disguising herself as a soldier. Sima Jin was overjoyed and immediately decided to hold a feast, both to celebrate and to clarify matters face-to-face. General Cao received a personal invitation from Sima Jin, who had specifically ordered a cask of fine wine from the winery. However, Yin Keji had already poisoned the wine.

During the feast, Sima Jin asked the generals and soldiers why they had chosen to join the military. While each person had a different answer, they all shared the same belief of repelling the enemy and protecting their homeland. The morale was high and deeply resonated with everyone. Sima Jin hoped that after this battle, regardless of their status, they would coexist harmoniously and treat each other sincerely, without engaging in internal conflicts.

As soon as he finished speaking, General Cao immediately stood up to apologize to Sima Jin, admitting that he deliberately spread the news of Sima Wangyue's daughter's identity out of jealousy. Fortunately, Sima Wangyue didn't pursue the matter further and reconciled with General Cao. General Cao brought out the fine wine he had reserved to toast them. Mu Nan thought that Sima Wangyue was trying to stop him from drinking and took a sip, only to suffer immediate poisoning and start coughing up blood.

Seeing this, Sima Jin was furious and ordered General Cao to be imprisoned. The military doctor examined Mu Nan in detail but couldn't find a solution. The poison he had been inflicted with was a rare one known to the Jinghe sorcerers, and without the antidote, death was certain. Later, Sima Jin went to the prison to interrogate General Cao, forcing him to confess the truth. General Cao claimed to have a clear conscience and, due to his rude attitude, enraged Sima Jin to the point of subjecting him to torture.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Mu Nan's symptoms worsened, and even though he was wrapped in thick blankets, he felt a bone-piercing cold. Knowing that his time was running out, Mu Nan wanted to express his inner thoughts before his death, stating that he would die without regrets if he had his beloved person by his side. Sima Wangyue finally understood Mu Nan's feelings, but she couldn't respond directly. Instead, she went to the prison and lashed out at General Cao, demanding that he hand over the antidote, but to no avail.

Watching General Cao gradually lose the trust of Sima Jin, Yin Keji disguised himself as a prison guard and came to persuade him to defect. After all, plotting to assassinate the commander-in-chief was a serious crime, and the Wei Cang army would never let it go. At first, General Cao sternly refused, believing in his own innocence. However, he thought about his wife, children, and relatives, and in the end, with Yin Keji's help, he managed to escape from prison on horseback.

Chen Yan immediately pursued him and only revealed his true identity when they reached the outskirts. He wanted to use General Cao's severed head to gain Sima Jin's trust. General Cao realized that he had fallen into a trap and would rather die than die at Chen Yan's hands. With a swift motion, he drew his knife and committed suicide, displaying a resolute and heroic end that touched Chen Yan.

Afterward, Chen Yan falsely claimed that he found the antidote on General Cao's body and successfully cured Mu Nan of the poison from Jinghe. Everyone regarded him highly for his actions. Sima Jin believed that Chen Yan was a talented individual who would accomplish great things in the future. He decided to request the court to appoint Chen Yan as the successor to General Cao and reminded him never to show mercy to the enemy, as they would always remain the enemy.

Rather than motivating or awakening Chen Yan, these words reminded him of how Yin Keji often mentioned during their training that not all enemies were irredeemable villains; they were ordinary people protecting their families. However, as a spy for the enemy nation, Chen Yan couldn't imagine how he would face the Sima family if his true identity was exposed.

When Mu Nan recovered from his injuries, Sima Wangyue personally cooked a variety of dishes for him. As he spoke about his previous confession, she was moved but didn't feel romantic affection towards him. So, Sima Wangyue pretended to be clueless and said that in the future, she would have Mu Nan change his surname to Sima, making him forever her good younger brother. Mu Nan understood her true intentions upon hearing this.

Sima Wangyue asked Chen Yan to accompany her on a trip, but the real purpose was to bury General Cao in the outskirts. Regardless of whether he had betrayed or defected, he had made significant contributions to the Wei Cang nation in the past. On the other hand, Wang Wu and the others speculated that Chen Yan's romantic prospects were flourishing and encouraged him to bravely pursue love. The next day, they went out together to choose some tokens of love, finally settling on an expensive jade pendant worth thirty taels.

Since Chen Yan didn't have enough money, the soldiers contributed their savings to help him buy the pendant. Chen Yan was deeply moved and promised to repay them double in the future. Meanwhile, Mu Nan personally cooked noodles to celebrate Sima Wangyue's birthday. Unexpectedly, when Chen Yan arrived at Wangyue's door to confess his feelings, he found that Sima Wangyue had already accepted the jade pendant without hesitation and they were holding hands, confirming their relationship. Seeing this, Mu Nan, holding the noodles, realized the deep affection between Sima Wangyue and Chen Yan and stood there in disbelief, then left sadly on his own.

The two of them rode their horses to a remote desert to watch the sunset. Sima Wangyue reflected on how time couldn't be stopped but the present could still be cherished, and after speaking, she kissed Chen Yan. Sima Jin, who couldn't find Sima Wangyue in the military camp, asked Mu Nan about the situation. After hesitating for a long time, Mu Nan revealed the truth, leaving Sima Jin infuriated.

On their way back to the military camp, Sima Wangyue and Chen Yan unfortunately encountered a sandstorm, and the situation suddenly became critical. Chen Yan sacrificed himself to save Sima Wangyue, sinking into the quicksand. Sima Wangyue was at a loss and filled with despair, triggering her Phoenix bloodline for the first time and fainting on the ground.

Before long, Sima Jin and Mu Nan arrived with the soldiers to search for them. They discovered Sima Wangyue unconscious, and when she woke up, she urgently pleaded with them to find Chen Yan. Sima Jin ordered them to dig three feet into the ground if necessary to rescue Chen Yan. Wang Wu and the others cried as they dug, unwilling to give up despite knowing the slim chances of success.

After a fruitless night of searching, Sima Wangyue was on the verge of collapse. Just as Sima Jin was persuading his daughter to prepare for the worst, Chen Yan returned to the military camp after overcoming numerous obstacles. It turned out that when Chen Yan sank into the quicksand that night, he happened to fall into a secret passage and found an exit, thus escaping unharmed.

Sima Jin didn't care about the secret passage but was more interested in the relationship between Chen Yan and his daughter. Chen Yan truthfully revealed their feelings for each other, expressing that they were deeply in love and hoping that Sima Jin would approve, even if it meant sacrificing his life. Sima Jin drew his sword and pointed it directly at Chen Yan, frightening Sima Wangyue, who quickly kneeled down and begged her father for mercy. However, Chen Yan remained fearless.

Suddenly, the next moment, Sima Jin burst into laughter, retracting his sword. He expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that Chen Yan had passed his test. Touched by their deep affection, Sima Jin immediately decided to grant them marriage and arranged a grand wedding ceremony in the military camp in two days.

Everyone congratulated Chen Yan, except for Mu Nan, who ran out alone. He reflected on their past and the pain of knowing that his relationship with Sima Wangyue would forever be that of siblings. Meanwhile, Yi Er descended to search for prey and make delicious food. Unexpectedly, Mu Nan fell into a trap, and he found himself hanging from a tree. Yi Er didn't reveal her true identity to him but saved him and left.

That night, Chen Yan sneaked out of the military camp to meet Yin Keji. He confessed his feelings for Sima Wangyue, unable to bear to disappoint her deep affection and wanting to put an end to their plan of betrayal. However, Yin Keji owed Chen Yan a debt as his senior brother and benefactor, so no matter the reason, Chen Yan had to make a decision.

With the wedding approaching, Chen Yan took Sima Wangyue to the market to buy the necessary items. On the way, they were intercepted by Yin Keji, who reminded Chen Yan to stay vigilant and not let fiction become reality. Chen Yan suppressed his inner turmoil and hesitated. However, the day before their wedding, Yin Keji was unexpectedly captured.

Originally, Chen Yan planned to rescue Yin Keji from the prison when no one was watching, but Yin Keji had no intention of leaving. He prepared to use his own death to make Chen Yan determined. As Chen Yan left the prison cell, he coincidentally encountered Mu Nan, and the two of them, with their conflicting thoughts and pent-up emotions, engaged in a fierce fight until they were exhausted. They sat on a high place, looking at the moon, and talked heart-to-heart. Chen Yan wanted to entrust Sima Wangyue to Mu Nan, and in return, Mu Nan promised to protect both Chen Yan and Wangyue with his life.

In the end, Yin Keji was taken to the execution ground and beheaded. Chen Yan stood calmly beside, concealing the turbulent emotions within him. As the wedding proceeded as planned, the generals and soldiers joyously decorated the military camp. The red cloth and embroidered balls filled the atmosphere with happiness.

Sima Wangyue, dressed in her wedding attire, looked stunning as she walked side by side with Chen Yan, slowly approaching the marshal and the others to pay their respects. Chen Yan picked up a bow and arrow and shot at the embroidered ball. The wedding concluded successfully, and everyone happily drank and celebrated. Even Marshal Sima Jin personally sat with them, envisioning a peaceful life after the war, with marriage, children, and retirement for each and every one of them.

However, Chen Yan carried a heavy burden in his heart. On the wedding night, he sat by the bed with Sima Wangyue. Unable to bear it any longer, he asked what she would do if she discovered his betrayal. Sima Wangyue replied that she would accompany him in death. Hearing this, Chen Yan's emotions became even more complicated. Quietly, he used a sedative to make her unconscious, tearfully kissed her forehead, whispered an apology, and resolutely walked out of the room, ready to cooperate with the Jinghe Army for tonight's surprise attack.

The military camp, once filled with laughter and joy, was unexpectedly thrown into chaos by the sudden attack of the enemy army. Chen Yan rushed out of his tent to join forces with the Jinghe Army, mercilessly slaughtering the soldiers of the enemy outpost. Wang Wu and others were all killed under his blade. Sima Wangyue, awakened by the commotion, ran out and witnessed the scene of Chen Yan killing her father, Sima Jin. She stood there in shock and grief.

Although Chen Yan was momentarily stunned when he saw Wangyue, he knew deep down that there was no turning back. He swung his sword again and continued to slaughter the soldiers, bodies falling one after another, the scene too gruesome to bear. This fully awakened Sima Wangyue's Phoenix bloodline, unleashing a tremendous power. She soared into the air, surrounded by a burst of red light, and everything she touched turned to ashes.

In just one night, both the Jinghe Army and the Wei Cang Army suffered heavy casualties. Several days later, General Qi sent Sima Jin's remains back to the capital for a grand burial. With the position of Marshal now vacant, General Qi considered appointing Sima Wangyue as the new marshal. However, others voiced their opposition, believing that Sima Wangyue was nothing more than a monster.

The previous generation's Great Respect of the Demon Clan infiltrated the dungeon and summoned the Phoenix in the name of the Nirvana Holy Fire. He referred to Sima Wangyue as the Holy Maiden and had always been revered as the leader of the Demon Clan, hoping that she would return to the Demon Realm with him. Sima Wangyue found it hard to believe, but the Great Respect of the Demon Clan did not insist and said that he would wait for her to fulfill her earthly obligations. Once she gave the order, the Demon Clan's soldiers would be at her disposal.

Sima Chaoyang pretended to come and mourn his father's death, but his true intention was to seize the marshal's seal and blame his sister for the chaos. Later, Sima Chaoyang visited the dungeon and, under the pretext of visiting, threw dirty water at Sima Wangyue, accusing her of conspiring with Chen Yan to kill Sima Jin. He declared that he would carry out justice by killing his own sister.

Sima Wangyue was furious. Flames engulfed her body, terrifying Sima Chaoyang, who hastily fled the dungeon. It was because of this incident that Sima Chaoyang secretly approached Mu Nan, persuading him to cooperate in a play. If they could prove that Sima Wangyue was not Sima Jin's biological daughter, they could ensure her safety and allow her to be with Mu Nan forever.

The kind-hearted and naive Mu Nan believed it to be true and agreed to tamper with the blood test results. Sima Chaoyang publicly claimed that Wangyue was an orphan from the enemy army who was adopted by her father. Unexpectedly, she betrayed her benefactor and conspired with the Jinghe Army to launch a sneak attack on the Wei Cang Army, causing heavy casualties.

During the blood test to confirm their familial relationship, there was no blood fusion between Sima Wangyue and Sima Chaoyang, further confirming that she was not the marshal's biological daughter. Sima Chaoyang, feeling triumphant, announced that Wangyue would be executed, pierced by a thousand arrows to appease the spirit of the late marshal. Mu Nan, in an emotional outburst, denounced Sima Chaoyang as a liar. Before he could reveal the truth, he was dragged away by soldiers.

Mu Nan regretted and blamed himself for trusting a deceitful person and involving Sima Wangyue. On the other hand, Chen Yan personally paid his respects to Yin Keji. Having repaid his great debt, he now had no more ties. In the first half of his life, he had lived and fought for the Jinghe Army, seeking refuge with them out of gratitude. In the second half of his life, he would rescue Sima Wangyue from prison, redeeming himself for everything he had done.

That day, when Chen Yan came to the dungeon to take Sima Wangyue away, she felt nothing but resentment towards him. Just as Sima Wangyue's hatred was about to ignite and the Phoenix's fire was about to burn Chen Yan, fortunately, Rixuan arrived in time to protect him and take him out of the dungeon, saving him from being turned to ashes.

When Chen Yan woke up and saw Qinghuan, he didn't recognize him as he had yet to regain his memories as the God of the Red Sun. Qinghuan then took Chen Yan back to the celestial realm, and once his memories were restored, Chen Yan appeared completely different. By the order of the Heavenly Emperor, he was to slay the Phoenix. At that moment, Sima Wangyue implanted the Mechanism of Love and Hate into herself, determined to sever all affection. If she were to develop any feelings, the poison of the Mechanism of Love and Hate would activate, causing her to die in agony.

At the same time, Mu Nan walked back alone and was shot to death by soldiers sent by Sima Chaoyang. Seeing that the entire city wanted to see her dead, Sima Wangyue had no more attachment or concern. She transformed into a Phoenix and flew out of the execution ground, leading the Great Respect of the Demon Clan to seek revenge from Chen Yan, who had become the God of the Red Sun.

The God of the Red Sun fought a great battle with the Phoenix, and Chen Yan personally pierced Sima Wangyue's heart with the Chixiao Sword, causing her divine spirit to dissipate. The Great Respect of the Demon Clan, who assisted the Phoenix, was heavily injured and, before his death, passed on his powers to the dying Mu Nan, entrusting him with the role of the Great Respect. He was to protect the Phoenix and quickly find the fragments of her divine spirit, Huarong, to assist in the revival of the Demon Clan.

Mu Nan secretly swore to resurrect his sister and seek revenge on Chen Yan. In the ruins of the Wei Cang Army camp, he finally discovered Huarong. On the other hand, Chen Yan used all his strength to extinguish the scattered Phoenix flames in the mortal world, but the next moment, he coughed up blood and fainted. When Chen Yan woke up, he found that the wound on his chest could not heal, so he continued to focus on carving wooden statues.

The Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress arrived and presented a pill as a reward to Chen Yan. However, the Heavenly Empress knew the true purpose of the pill and couldn't understand why her husband would secretly punish him. The Heavenly Emperor stated that he did it to help his son, erasing all his memories in the mortal world, so he would no longer be troubled by love, hate, or emotional entanglements. Without love, there would be no hate, and he could become a true unfeeling God of the Red Sun. This was the price he paid as a celestial being.

Indeed, after taking the pill, Chen Yan felt something strange. He instinctively picked up the wooden statue but didn't know what to carve. For thousands of years after that, Chen Yan completely forgot about Sima Wangyue until he arrived at the White Egret Academy as Yan Yue and reunited with Wei Zhi, who was reincarnated as a Phoenix.

Wei Zhi saw the past before the "Stone of Three Lives" and deeply realized that she had experienced so much, but she hadn't merged with Huarong and had lost her previous memories. She felt heartbroken for Sima Wangyue's experience but couldn't admit that she was Sima Wangyue herself. Mu Nan felt angry and powerless at his sister's response. After all, the threat from Yan Yue to her was not yet resolved, and the Heavenly Realm would eventually discover the existence of the Phoenix. Since there was the first and second time of killing, there would surely be countless more.

Mu Nan wanted to defy the Heavenly Realm to prevent future troubles, but Wei Zhi decided to go to the Heavenly Realm and find Yan Yue to ask for clarification in person. At this moment, the Venomous Spider Mark once again activated, and the venom had spread to her heart. Her life was hanging by a thread. To make his sister give up completely, Mu Nan ordered Youxing to accompany her on a trip to the Heavenly Realm. Only this way could the Phoenix's life be preserved.

The Heavenly Emperor was still unaware that the Phoenix existed in the Three Realms. He specially summoned Yan Yue and Yi Er and prepared to hold their wedding. Yan Yue outwardly complied with the Heavenly Emperor's arrangements and agreed to marry Yi Er, but secretly arranged for Yi Er to escape to the Demon Clan. Yi Er couldn't persuade the Heavenly Empress to revoke the wedding order, so she helplessly went to Mu Nan in the Demon Realm to vent her grievances, hoping he could understand her true feelings. However, Mu Nan pretended to be indifferent, treating Yi Er's situation as an insignificant matter. Yi Er became disheartened and, under Mu Nan's suggestion, took the initiative to seek refuge with the Wolf Clan Prince.

The mortal realm was about to face a great war. Guo Shi and Wei Lingyue gathered a large army and set off to suppress the rebellion in the deserted city. During this period, Wei Lingyue's magical skills became more profound and advanced. She firmly believed that no matter how powerful the Phoenix was, it wouldn't be able to unleash its full strength when its bloodline was stimulated. Now was the best time for her revenge.

The teachers and students of the White Egret Academy, upon hearing about Gu Cheng's death, resolutely decided to help Ming Lang. Ming Lang was deeply moved and led all the disciples to rush to Gu Cheng's location. Ming Lang was excited to see everyone but didn't want to put them in danger. However, Jing Xiu and the others stated that Gu Cheng was a member of the Great Yu Kingdom, and they were willing to stand with Ming Lang through thick and thin.

Accompanied by Youxing, Wei Zhi arrived in the Heavenly Realm and found the surroundings filled with runes that made it difficult to enter. Unfortunately, the Demon Realm had no knowledge of rune techniques and couldn't break the formation at all. It was precisely because of this that Wei Zhi tried to break the formation on her own, and coincidentally, she encountered the Rain God, Yan Luo. Seeing Wei Zhi's talent, Yan Luo personally taught her rune techniques.

Yi Er, trying to escape from her wedding, hid in the territory of the Yao Clan to find Ou Ya. She coincidentally encountered a quarrel between Lan Su and Ou Ya and inquired about the reason, only to learn that Ou Ya disliked Lan Su's cooking. Although Yi Er also found the food a bit too salty, she revealed Ou Ya's intense feelings for him through her comments on the dishes. Ou Ya was deeply moved and reconciled with Lan Su on the spot.

Understanding Yi Er's intentions, the two assured her that she could stay with the Yao Clan without worrying about being noticed by the Heavenly Realm. They then took her to the Treasure Gathering Tower. Yi Li, the owner of the tower, fell in love with Yi Er at first sight and accompanied her attentively throughout the visit. Yi Er noticed the medicinal jade left by Yan Yue in the tower and gradually understood his deep affection for Wei Zhi.

In just a few hours, Wei Zhi had achieved the level of an ordinary runemaster after decades of dedicated practice. Yan Luo was increasingly impressed by her talent and felt a fondness and desire to keep her by his side. However, Wei Zhi's visit was not for the purpose of learning heavenly techniques, so she politely bid farewell to Yan Luo and went to meet Yan Yue alone.

Yan Yue, in his cold demeanor, wanted Wei Zhi to forget about her past and not be obsessed with romantic relationships. But Wei Zhi was unwilling and became excited upon hearing that Yan Yue was going to marry Yi Er. This excitement led to a sudden fainting spell caused by her emotional outburst. Yan Yue carried Wei Zhi back to the room and secretly met with Mu Nan to ensure her safety. They created an illusion of their marriage with Yi Er to protect Wei Zhi.

True to the illusion, Wei Zhi believed it completely and gave up on her feelings. When the fainting spell subsided, she followed Mu Nan and left the Heavenly Realm. This love-hate affair was temporarily resolved, and only Mu Nan knew the truth. Initially, Yan Yue couldn't bear to kill Wei Zhi, so he decided to let Mu Nan take her to live in the Demon Realm, retreating from the conflicts of the Three Realms. Yan Yue himself returned to the Heavenly Emperor with Huarong, suppressing the pain in his heart and bidding farewell to his beloved.

Because of Yi Er's defiant escape from marriage, it enraged the Heavenly Emperor, who ordered the cancellation of the wedding and made it his priority to find Yi Er and publicly punish her. At this moment, Lan Su took Yi Er to visit the Peach Blossom Village. Seeing the wooden statues carved by Yan Yue, Yi Er sensed his affection for Wei Zhi. Although Lan Su couldn't discern any difference in the statues, she spoke of the starkly contrasting views on love between the Yao Clan and the Heavenly Realm, which made Yi Er feel envious and longing.

Unaware of Wei Zhi's return to the Demon Realm, he decided to accept the position of the Demon Clan's Holy Maiden, letting go of distractions and dedicating herself to studying heavenly techniques, making rapid progress. As Wei Lingyue was the incarnation of a peacock with formidable magical powers, ordinary mortals were no match for her. Gu Cheng's life was in imminent danger.

As the imminent battle approached, news of the war reached the Demon Realm. Wei Zhi, concerned for the safety of her loved ones, decided to go alone to provide assistance. Mu Nan observed Wei Zhi's strategic and tactical knowledge and was reminded of Sima Wangyue. He was delighted and promised not to let the Demon Realm's protector accompany her.

Wei Zhi's return gave everyone hope for victory, and Ming Lang was particularly astonished. That night, Wei Zhi couldn't wait to visit her mother and younger brother. Gu Shi had long been worried about her daughter, feeling a mix of love and resentment. She loved Wei Zhi deeply, but resented her for coming into danger despite knowing the risks. When Wei Zhi heard Gu Shi's words, she embraced her mother, and the two wept together.

The next morning, Wei Zhi, her mother, her younger brother, Jing Xiu, and Ming Lang gathered to discuss their strategies. Now that Wei Zhi had knowledge of military tactics, Ming Lang was both puzzled and amazed. He also felt the warmth that ordinary people had given to Wei Zhi. Determined to turn the situation around, Wei Zhi believed that instead of defending the city, they should take the initiative to attack. Before the words even settled, news arrived that Guo Shi and others had begun the assault on the city.

With the enemy forces approaching, Guo Shi made arrogant demands, urging Ming Lang to immediately surrender and possibly spare his life. Jing Xiu angrily denounced Guo Shi for his heinous acts of killing Gu's family and Ming Chengwu, as well as harming many people in Wei City. However, Guo Shi remained indifferent. Just as Wei Lingyue was about to encourage Ming Lang to hand over the Gu family, Wei Zhi suddenly descended from the sky.

Wei Lingyue led the army to the city, and Wei Zhi descended from the sky to engage in combat. Suddenly, her spiritual power went out of control and she was attacked and fell by Wei Lingyue. It was because of this that Wei Lingyue became arrogant and ordered a full-scale attack on Gu City. Wei Jingyue saw Ming Lang distracted and ultimately died under the soldiers' swords, reminiscing about their past happy times in her final moments.

When Wei Zhi woke up, she found herself unable to use her spiritual power and blamed herself for not being able to help everyone against the enemy. Gu Shi didn't blame her daughter at all. In her eyes, Wei Zhi had done her best. With Gu City on the verge of collapse, she persuaded Wei Zhi to leave as soon as possible, while she herself would stay and perish with Gu City.

While they were talking, Wei Lingyue stormed into the old Gu family mansion and directly attacked Gu Shi and her son. Obviously, Wei Lingyue had no intention of letting Wei Zhi go. Unexpectedly, Gu Shi stepped in front of her daughter, taking all the damage for her. Wei Zhi looked at her mother falling in her arms, feeling helpless and devastated. Her spiritual power was in chaos, and in an instant, it turned into anger, completely unleashing her phoenix bloodline, causing turmoil in the Three Realms.

In the next moment, a black phoenix soared into the sky, and the immortals shouted in alarm, fearing that disaster was imminent. However, Wei Zhi unleashed a tremendous and terrifying power that Wei Lingyue could not contend with. The surrounding area was engulfed in phoenix flames, and the Guo Shi and others were consumed by the flames and turned to ashes.

The Heavenly Emperor sensed something amiss and realized that Yan Yue had deceived him. He angrily summoned Yan Yue and expressed his profound disappointment. Yan Yue remained silent and presented his sword to the Heavenly Emperor, willing to accept punishment. In the end, the Heavenly Emperor stripped Yan Yue of his status and ordered the Heavenly Soldiers to take him to the Thunder Platform to receive the punishment of ninety-nine heavenly thunders.

Because Yan Yue had a deep bond with the phoenix, the Heavenly Emperor knew that his time was running out, so he decided to personally resolve the fundamental issue. At the same time, Mu Nan came to Gu City to find his sister and examine her injuries. He discovered that she was pregnant, and the child, who possessed both heavenly and phoenix bloodlines, needed to absorb her mother's spiritual power to survive, which would cause great harm to Wei Zhi.

As Wei Zhi's evil thoughts grew, signs of demonic possession appeared. Dean Jing Xiu hurriedly arrived to assess the situation and immediately thought of seeking Mu Lao's help. On the other hand, Yan Luo, unable to bear seeing the suffering of the people, caused rain to extinguish the phoenix flames. Mu Nan warned him that rain was acceptable, but if he wanted to harm Wei Zhi, he must be prepared to face the consequences.

Mu Lao bluntly stated that the phoenix would not die but would truly fall and become a demonic creature, and the raging phoenix flames would burn heaven and earth, destroying the Three Realms. This was precisely the situation that Jing Xiu did not want to see. The only solution now was Jing Xiu himself, as he was the embodiment of benevolence. As long as he transformed himself into a pure essence of benevolence and merged with the phoenix's soul, Wei Zhi's evil thoughts could be calmed.

In addition, Mu Lao hoped that Jing Xiu would leave a bit of his benevolent essence for himself. Upon hearing this, Jing Xiu was very happy. Even if it meant sacrificing his life, he believed it was worth it to save the benevolent thoughts of two people. On the other side, Yi Er and Lan Su wanted to obtain a medicine jade to heal Wei Zhi's injuries and reluctantly sought help from the Demon King, who demanded a favor in return.

Before meeting Wei Zhi, Jing Xiu gathered the disciples of the academy and reminded them to uphold noble character and never forget Bai Lu Academy. Under the watchful eyes of Mu Lao and Mu Nan, Jing Xiu transformed into a benevolent essence and merged into Wei Zhi's body. Ming Lang stood outside with his fellow disciples, kneeling together and reciting the rules of Bai Lu Academy, bidding their final farewell to the old dean.

Watching Jing Xiu dissipate into nothingness, even Mu Nan couldn't help but become emotional and shed tears. Fortunately, the old dean's sacrifice was not in vain, and Wei Zhi's emotions finally calmed down. Mu Nan took her back to the Demon Clan for recuperation, and for a whole month, he infused her with spiritual power every day. Wei Zhi knew very well that she persuaded Mu Nan to have her own life. The old soul on the Three Lifetimes Stone meant that the past was over. Even though Wei Zhi and Sima Wangyue were both phoenixes, they were ultimately different individuals, and Mu Nan didn't have to sacrifice too much for her.

Wei Zhi believes that Mu Nan has always cared about Sima Wangyue. This affection comes from gratitude and trust, and he has spent hundreds of years for it. Sima Wangyue will not be completely reborn, and Wei Zhi cannot replace her. Therefore, in the days to come, Mu Nan should start a new life and find someone worth protecting.

Just as he finished speaking, Yi Er suddenly appeared and brought a medicinal jade to stabilize Wei Zhi's condition. Mu Nan was very grateful and took Yi Er out for a drink, opening up to her about his past life. Yi Er listened with aching heart and promised to wait for his return.

Soon, Yi Er got drunk and, under the influence, confessed her hidden feelings to Mu Nan. Mu Nan felt complicated upon hearing her words and thought of what Wei Zhi had said, which unexpectedly stirred some affection in him. Just as Mu Nan reached out to touch Yi Er's face, she suddenly woke up, clearly forgetting her drunken confession. Mu Nan looked uneasy and gave her some caring advice before leaving.

The Heavenly Emperor personally went to see Xicai's spiritual soul and felt deeply distressed by Yan Yue's actions. He secretly vowed not to let him continue on the wrong path. Mu Nan knew that Wei Zhi's pregnancy would worsen the situation, so he reluctantly went to the heavens to find Yan Yue but was intercepted by Yan Luo.

Due to the Heavenly Emperor's barrier imprisoning Yan Yue, it was very difficult to enter. Yan Luo offered to help Mu Nan, but his true intention was to help Yan Yue. Although Yan Yue endured the punishment of heavenly thunder, he was in a miserable state. When he learned from Mu Nan that Wei Zhi was pregnant, he became emotionally excited and wanted to go to the demon realm to see her personally.

With the help of Yan Luo and Mu Nan, Yan Yue attracted the attention of the Heavenly Empress and begged her to hand over Huarong. Only Huarong could ensure Wei Zhi's life. Otherwise, if the fetus continued to absorb spiritual power, the day of its birth would be the day Wei Zhi died. The Heavenly Empress couldn't bear it in her heart and brought out the key to activate Huarong. She also reminded Yan Yue that the Heavenly Emperor had cast a spell on Huarong. Once Huarong merged with Wei Zhi's body, Yan Yue would forget her again, severing their past memories.

However, Yan Yue had no regrets. Even if their fate in this life was severed, there would be another life to seek. He then escaped the punishment and flew to the demon realm. Seeing Mu Nan's angry expression, Yi Er already guessed what he had encountered and patiently comforted him. Mu Nan felt a warmth in his heart and revealed to Yi Er that he planned to save Wei Zhi and then tell her who healed him, because he knew that Yi Er was the one and the person he would be able to be with in the future.

Wei Zhi sat alone by the river in a daze, not expecting Yan Yue to suddenly appear. The two confessed their true feelings and let go of their past grievances. Yan Yue promised to accompany Wei Zhi forever and never let her be harmed again. He then gave Huarong to Mu Nan and immediately went into seclusion to heal him, while the four guardians of the demon realm stood guard outside.

The process was going smoothly, with Lan Su and Ou Ya assisting Yi Er in preparing medicinal soup for Wei Zhi. Unexpectedly, Wei Lingyue arrived in the demon realm and started a massacre, declaring that she wanted to take back what belonged to her. Sensing the disturbance outside, Yi Er and the others realized something was wrong. The four guardians fought desperately but were still no match for Wei Lingyue.

Yan Yue stood in front, preventing Wei Lingyue from approaching Wei Zhi, and tried to buy Mu Nan time to cast his spell. However, Wei Lingyue's power had greatly increased, shocking Yan Yue. Little did he know that even before Wei Lingyue came to the demon realm, she had received the true teachings of the Heavenly Emperor. The Heavenly Emperor not only infused her with spiritual power but also taught her the Heavenly Thunder technique, intending to use her to eliminate the phoenixes.

However, using the Heavenly Thunder technique required extremely powerful spiritual power support. Once it exceeded her limits, it would backfire, destroying her soul and dissipating her existence. Remembering the humiliations she had endured, Wei Lingyue, in a fit of anger, unleashed the Heavenly Thunder technique. Yi Er and the others hurriedly came to resist but were injured and defeated one by one. In a critical moment, Mu Nan stepped forward and shielded everyone, deciding to sacrifice himself to save his sister. In the end, Wei Lingyue suffered the consequences of her own actions, while Mu Nan collapsed in Yi Er's arms, reluctantly bidding her farewell.

Due to Yan Yue's severe injuries and his spiritual consciousness about to dissipate, Mu Nan decided to transfer all his cultivation into Yan Yue's body in order to save his life. Only by keeping Yan Yue alive could he ensure his sister's safety. Before his soul scattered, Mu Nan handed a demon realm recipe book that he had personally collected and organized to Yi Er, so she wouldn't mistakenly consume anything poisonous in the future.

In addition, Mu Nan instructed Yi Er not to follow in his footsteps and learn to let go of the past. Just as he was about to reach out and touch her, he completely lost his breath. Yi Er took the initiative to hold Mu Nan in her arms, recalling the moments of happiness they had shared since they met, unable to suppress her sorrow.

On the other hand, Yan Yue continued to integrate Huarong into Wei Zhi until she fully recovered. He expressed that regardless of what happened in the future, it was not what he intended. He hoped that Wei Zhi would quickly find a way to awaken him. Unfortunately, before he could finish his words, the Heavenly Emperor suddenly broke in and engaged in a fierce battle with Yan Yue, vowing to kill the phoenixes and cleanse the gates.

In the end, the battle ended with all three parties being completely destroyed. Yan Yue protected Wei Zhi with all his might, causing both of them to lose their divine forms. The Heavenly Emperor also exhausted his essence, while Wei Zhi remained unconscious. When Ou Ya and Lan Su found her, they discovered a phoenix egg by her side. Although they couldn't sense the presence of a phoenix, they were relieved that Wei Zhi could finally be herself again. However, the time of her awakening and the fate of the little life inside the egg remained unknown.

Years passed in the blink of an eye. The Heavenly Emperor was sealed in the icy cellar of the heavenly palace, and Yan Luo took on the responsibility of temporarily replacing the Heavenly Emperor. The immortals paid their respects to him. The Heavenly Empress realized that Yan Luo was not suitable to be the Heavenly Emperor because he wanted to live a free life. As for Yan Yue's whereabouts, since he had shouldered too much as the Red Sun God, they both decided not to search for each other. As long as they were free from divine authority, they would no longer feel the pressure.

Qing Huan reported to Yan Luo about the situation at the boundaries. He, along with the four esteemed figures of the demon realm, sealed the boundaries with the Weak Water, ensuring that the demon clan would never set foot outside for eternity. Although Qing Huan didn't have news about Yan Yue, Yan Luo believed that no news was good news. However, since becoming the Heavenly Emperor, he felt an unprecedented exhaustion. Occasionally, he would descend to the mortal realm to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Da Tao, instructing her to take good care of Yingzhou. Da Tao had secretly admired Yan Luo for a long time but never had the opportunity to confess her feelings. Now, because he was the Heavenly Emperor, she buried this affection deep in her heart.

Thirty years later, in the spring rain, Wei Zhi woke up among the flowers. Ou Ya and Lan Su were excited about this and took Wei Zhi to see the phoenix egg. To their surprise, after all these years, the phoenix egg still hadn't hatched. They informed Wei Zhi about the changes in the mortal realm, including Yan Yue falling into the demonic path and becoming a demonic lord, losing all his memories. Wei Zhi suddenly remembered what Yan Yue had said and guessed that he must have had his reasons.

That night, Wei Zhi murmured to herself while hiding outside, worried that her child would suffer the same fate as her, being disappointed by others lifetime after lifetime. However, she also thought about how she had encountered true love in every lifetime, which provided some comfort amidst her worries. Then, she noticed the mark of the broken connection on the shell of the phoenix egg, shocking herself with the realization that it would be resolved in this way. It also indicated that the child would be moved by love, experience pain because of it. The phoenix egg seemed to understand, giving a faint response that brought tears of joy to her eyes.

The next morning, Ou Ya and Lan Su came to find Wei Zhi and found a letter left in the flower bushes, indicating that she had gone to find Yan Yue alone. On her way, Wei Zhi passed through Gucheng and saw that her younger brother, Wei Ye, had taken over as the city lord. Under his governance, Gucheng had regained its former prosperity and was loved by the people.

As for Ming Lang, he possessed both talent and virtue and became the new national teacher, while Bao Liang became the dean of the White Egret Academy, inheriting the legacy of the former dean. Wei Zhi felt relieved seeing that they were safe and sound in their respective roles. She then went to pay respects at her mother's grave and revealed her plan to go to the demon realm to find Yan Yue. Just as Wei Zhi left, Wei Ye noticed three incense sticks in front of the grave, suspecting that his sister was still alive. Even if they couldn't see each other, he was still delighted.

The Weak Water boundary was sealed with Yan Luo's runic arts, and Wei Zhi, in her mortal form, was unable to break it. Suddenly, Mu Lao appeared and revealed the layers of resistance she had encountered. If Wei Zhi wanted Mu Lao's help, she would have to sacrifice her appearance and exchange it with a stranger. Wei Zhi had no choice but to agree, unaware of Mu Lao's true intentions.

Wei Zhi transformed into the appearance of an ordinary mortal woman and entered the demon realm, facing various dangers. At a critical moment, she was rescued by the Demon Queen Ayu, who happened to have the exact same appearance as Wei Zhi. Ayu had a pure and kind heart and was willing to bring Wei Zhi back to heal. During this time, Wei Zhi vaguely learned about the situation of the Demon Lord. It turned out that there was no longer a Demon King in the demon realm, and only one faction could be controlled. The various factions were constantly fighting, leading to extreme chaos.

Ayu brought Wei Zhi to their residence, which turned out to be the Peach Blossom Village where they had once lived. When the Demon Lord returned, he was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Demon Lord was actually the person he had always been thinking of. However, Yan Yue didn't remember anything from the past and even married Ayu. Wei Zhi was deeply saddened by this and, under Ayu's questioning, slowly revealed the story of her meeting with her beloved, leaving Ayu deeply moved and determined to help her find her husband.

Because Ayu heard the story of Wei Zhi and her husband, she felt a bit down and worried that Yan Yue's heartache symptoms hadn't appeared for a long time. This time, it seemed like there was a premonition. On the other side, Yi Er lived in the days of losing Mu Nan, feeling pain every day. She would always take out the recipes he left her and recall the words he said before his death. Because of this, Yi Er came to Yingzhou to plant peach trees, hoping to distract herself from missing Mu Nan through busyness.

After several attempts, Wei Zhi failed to awaken Yan Yue's memories. Ayu noticed that Wei Zhi got along well with their child, Yan Xiaomo, and invited her to stay in the demon realm to teach him magic. Wei Zhi hesitated upon hearing this but thought that it was a good opportunity to get closer to Yan Yue, so she eventually agreed.

Now, Yan Luo, feeling depressed in his high position, would sometimes seek comfort from Qing Huan through drinking, lamenting that being the Heavenly Emperor was the most difficult and tiring task in the three realms. He didn't know when he would be able to break free from it. Qing Huan also had complex feelings, seeing Yan Luo and Yan Yue, who were once brothers, one becoming the Heavenly Emperor and the other turning into the Demon Lord. Everything had changed. But Yan Luo knew that Yan Yue was living well now, which provided some consolation. He was willing to grant Yan Yue his freedom and continue shouldering this heavy responsibility.

As Yi Er worked tirelessly from early morning till late at night in the fields, Da Tao couldn't help but remind her to rest properly. However, Yi Er didn't stop despite hearing the advice. She deeply envied Da Tao for living a carefree life without any worries, unaware that Da Tao also had suppressed emotions in her heart that she couldn't express.

Yan Yue checked the progress of his son's practice and noticed that Wei Zhi had prepared many immortal techniques for her lessons. He believed that there was a difference between immortals and demons, and if a demon practiced immortal techniques, it would be incompatible with their demonic nature. Wei Zhi believed that all methods were ultimately one, and there were similarities between immortals and demons. She took this opportunity to try using immortal-grade spells to open a breakthrough and awaken Yan Yue's memories. However, he still didn't remember anything.

In an instant, Yan Yue saw fragments and felt a sharp pain in his chest, causing great concern for Wei Zhi. Ayu arrived in time to support Yan Yue, and her presence slightly calmed him. The symptoms of chest pain eased only in the evening. Afterwards, Ayu personally came to ask Wei Zhi about the cause and also discussed the matter of the Demon Lord.

Wei Zhi envied the deep affection between Ayu and Yan Yue, but in Ayu's eyes, she cherished the past more, despite the hardships they faced, as they sincerely treated each other. Now, they always felt a sense of estrangement, unable to truly understand each other. With Yan Yue frequently experiencing symptoms of heartache, Wei Zhi began to reflect on herself and regretted coming to the demon realm, causing everyone to live in pain. The past was a scar for them, and perhaps only by forgetting could they find ease and happiness. Therefore, she started considering the idea of leaving.

That night, Yan Yue lay restlessly in bed, unable to sleep. He got up and sat under the lamp, carving a wooden figurine. Yi Er continued her work of farming in Yingzhou, and the two immortals were assigned to inquire about Yi Er's situation from Da Tao. They lamented that people think being an immortal is great, but once they truly become one, they lose control and in the next life, they would want to be ordinary and normal.

The next day, Wei Zhi instructed Yan Xiaomo to review his lessons every day and diligently practice. Upon hearing the news of Wei Zhi's departure, Yan Xiaomo couldn't help but feel saddened. Coincidentally, it was also Wei Zhi's birthday that day. She silently cooked herself a bowl of longevity noodles, as if bidding farewell to the past. Unexpectedly, Yan Yue suddenly appeared and smiled, asking for a taste of the longevity noodles.

Wei Zhi took the initiative to tell the story of her first birthday, when she and her husband ate noodles together while watching the sunset, also marking their separation. As Yan Yue listened to these words, scenes flashed through his mind, shocking him inwardly. He quietly cast a spell, creating an illusion of a beautiful sunrise, reflecting across the entire demon realm. Using the sunrise before them, Yan Yue reminded Wei Zhi to look forward and not to be saddened by the past.

Later, Ayu came running to find Yan Yue. As she listened to him mention the circumstances of their first meeting, she suddenly felt a hidden unease in the present. She pretended to go along with it, but in reality, she had already lost that memory. On the other hand, Wei Zhi sat in front of a mirror, lost in thought. A voice in her heart told her that everything before her was an illusion and that she must not let Ayu and Yan Yue play a false game. It was because of this that Wei Zhi became more determined in her idea to stay and seek the truth to awaken Yan Yue.

Approaching Yan Xiaomo's birthday, Ayu realized that she couldn't remember when her son was born, nor did she remember her own birthday. She attempted to search for her past memories. At Wei Zhi's suggestion, Ayu took Yan Xiaomo to their old residence to investigate. They unexpectedly came across a medicinal jade box, which puzzled them. Yan Xiaomo also noticed that when Ayu touched the jade, his hands and face changed color. Upon returning to their residence, Ayu quickly took out the pendant that Yan Yue had given her and placed it inside the jade box. Although she loved the pendant, wearing it on her wrist made her feel a burning sensation.

Da Tao made an acacia bean bracelet for Yi Er, causing her longing to intensify. Disregarding the rules and regulations of heaven, Yi Er ventured into the dust of time and witnessed her first encounter with Mu Nan in her previous life. Finally, she understood the deep connection and true love they shared. Just as Yi Er was about to continue, the Heavenly Empress hurriedly arrived to stop her. However, Yi Er had no regrets and was willing to be imprisoned in the heavenly palace for eternity, as long as she could be with Mu Nan. Seeing her niece so stubbornly obsessed, the Heavenly Empress became angry and cast a spell to confine her in the heavenly palace, expending a great deal of spiritual power to repair the dust of time.

The Demon Lord couple accompanied their son Yan Xiaomo in practicing their magical arts. Yan Yue unexpectedly conjured a red phoenix feather, which then flew away. The family of three immediately gave chase and ended up at Wei Zhi's residence. Wei Zhi truthfully recounted the story of the love and battle between the Sun God and the phoenix. Ayu noticed that Wei Zhi's handkerchief covered the jade box, which made her suspicious and wary. As they were leaving, she reminded Wei Zhi not to wander around.

Lan Su went to find Ou Ya and found him sleeping in. She hastily woke him up to go and check on the phoenix egg, but to their surprise, the fluorescent glow on the eggshell disappeared into thin air. They had never encountered such a situation before and felt at a loss. Finally, they decided to go and ask Yi Er for clarification, hoping she might know the reason.

Lan Su and Ou Ya arrived at Yingzhou with the phoenix egg, but unfortunately, Yi Er had already returned to the heavenly realm. Da Tao was curious about the phoenix egg and thought it was just an ordinary bird's egg, not worth all the trouble. Lan Su almost blurted out about the phoenix egg, but fortunately, Ou Ya stopped her in time.

Although Yi Er wasn't in Yingzhou, Da Tao believed that Xirang could help improve the situation with the phoenix egg. However, Xirang's effects were limited and only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. Therefore, after much consideration, Ou Ya and Lan Su decided to bring the phoenix egg to the demon realm and find Wei Zhi. To avoid drawing too much attention to the phoenix egg, Ou Ya came up with the idea of having Lan Su hide it in her clothes to pretend to be pregnant, which was a clever solution.

Yan Xiaomo made a mistake and was punished by Yan Yue, but Wei Zhi defended him. She used her magic to create a solar crown, catching Yan Yue's attention. Yan Yue liked the spell and asked Wei Zhi to personally teach him the solar crown spell. In the following days, the two of them frequently met and spent time alone. Yan Yue couldn't stop thinking about the techniques Wei Zhi had taught him, and when he successfully cast the spell, he saw a scene from White Egret Academy in his mind, mistaking the Demon Queen, Aya, for Wei Zhi.

As a result, Aya began to suspect Wei Zhi's intentions in getting close to Yan Yue. She personally took back the medicinal jade box and put in the pendant that Yan Yue had given her, hinting to Wei Zhi not to have any inappropriate thoughts. Wei Zhi, on the other hand, didn't back down and confronted Aya, further confirming Aya's suspicions of her.

After many twists and turns, Ou Ya and Lan Su finally arrived at the Weak Water Barrier. With the help of Mu Lao, they successfully entered the demon realm. However, they were immediately captured by Aya, who mistook them for intruders. Seeing Aya's resemblance to Wei Zhi, they directly mentioned Yan Yue and the phoenix egg, unaware that Aya ordered them to be thrown into the dungeon.

Lan Su helped Ou Ya escape, but she herself was caught by Aya, and they couldn't even save the phoenix egg. Aya looked at the phoenix egg and recalled the story Wei Zhi had once told her, leading her to a possible answer. She immediately sent someone to find Wei Zhi. When Wei Zhi entered the room, she immediately recognized the wooden figurine carved by Yan Yue, and Aya was convinced of Wei Zhi's relationship with Yan Yue. However, considering that Wei Zhi had lost her appearance, she decided to replace Wei Zhi and continue to love Yan Yue.

The demons were ordered to capture Wei Zhi and banish her to a hidden forest in the demon realm. This scene was witnessed by Yan Xiaomo, who hurriedly went to inform his father. Yan Yue confronted Aya and demanded an explanation. Aya lied and claimed that Wei Zhi had left on her own to find her husband. Seeing Yan Yue's concern for Wei Zhi, Aya felt even more jealous and angry.

Meanwhile, the demons attacked Wei Zhi again, and in a critical moment, You Xing appeared and drove away the demons, recognizing Wei Zhi through the runes she used. Wei Zhi learned from You Xing that the other three guardians had established their own forces, but You Xing alone stayed here. You Xing revealed that ever since Mu Nan's death, the legends about the demon realm and the phoenix had become taboo and gradually faded away. Yan Yue, after inheriting all of Mu Nan's power, disappeared without a trace in the demon clan, only to become the Demon Lord.

At that moment, Yan Yue recalled the recent anomalies and went alone to the dungeon to see Lan Su, asking about Wei Zhi. Lan Su blamed Yan Yue for being heartless and forgetting that Wei Zhi was going to marry and have children with another man. However, Yan Yue, who had lost his memory, didn't understand her meaning and thought she was talking nonsense. It wasn't until Lan Su mentioned that Aya had taken the phoenix egg that he realized the situation was dire.

You Xing intended to escort Wei Zhi back through the Weak Water Barrier, and he asked about her plans for the future. Coincidentally, they encountered Ou Ya, who was preparing to go back to the demon realm with reinforcements. Upon hearing that the phoenix egg and Lan Su were in danger, Wei Zhi resolutely changed her course and decided to go back to rescue them. On the other side, just as Aya was about to make a move on the phoenix egg, Yan Yue arrived in time to stop her. When he reached out to touch the phoenix egg, he once again saw the beautiful moments he had spent with Wei Zhi.

Yan Yue finally confirmed that Aya was not his beloved wife, despite her identical appearance to Wei Zhi. Aya was gradually regaining her memories and desperately wanted Yan Yue to stay with her and their son, Yan Xiaomo. Meanwhile, Wei Zhi hurriedly returned to Taoyuan Village with Wu Mu but encountered numerous demonic soldiers blocking their way.

Wu Mu and Ou Ya held off the soldiers, giving Wei Zhi a chance to slip into the room and take the phoenix egg. As expected, the phoenix egg emitted a faint light, causing Yan Yue's memories to stir once again. Filled with rage, the Demon Queen Aya intended to attack Wei Zhi but was stopped by Yan Yue, who stood in front of her and took the blow.

Aya was shocked to see this and questioned Yan Yue about his actions. Yan Yue, however, looked towards Wei Zhi and called out her name. Despite Aya's desperate plea and lingering hope, Yan Yue saw through her true identity. Eventually, Aya collapsed and admitted that she had transformed into an illusion of Wei Zhi based on Yan Yue's deep subconscious longing for her. Aya returned to her true form, and the spell on Wei Zhi was lifted, restoring her appearance.

After Aya disappeared, Yan Yue immediately picked up the pendant and placed it on Wei Zhi's hand, promising never to be separated from her. The two embraced each other, tears streaming down their faces. The Four Guardians returned to their positions, wholeheartedly supporting the phoenix. At this moment, Yi Er sincerely apologized to the Heavenly Empress, leading to the unsealing of the Heavenly Realm's barrier.

The immortals learned of Yan Yue and the phoenix's reunion and requested that Yan Luo lead an attack on the Demon Realm. However, Yan Luo decided to personally go and mediate the conflict after investigating the situation, especially because Yan Luo and Yan Yue were half-brothers, believing that Yan Yue wouldn't act against him. Upon hearing the news, Yi Er informed the Heavenly Empress and prepared to go to the Demon Realm to seek a path to peace and resolve the longstanding grievances.

Yan Yue returned with Wei Zhi to White Egret Academy, reminiscing about their beautiful moments together. Under a tree, Wei Zhi found the characters she had carved, feeling a sense of nostalgia. Both Yan Yue and Wei Zhi found it somewhat unbelievable that they could continue to enjoy such happiness after experiencing so many changes. They hoped to have many children in the future and let them study at the academy.

Not long after, Yan Luo came to the Demon Realm and had a long conversation with Yan Yue and Wei Zhi. He expressed his refusal to participate in the proposed deadly duel by the immortals and instead sought a peaceful coexistence. Yan Yue agreed to stay in the Demon Realm forever and not disturb the Three Realms' tranquility. The Heavenly Demon conflict came to an end, and Yan Luo, seeing Yan Yue and Wei Zhi's deep love, genuinely felt happy for them, removing the Weak Water Barrier on the spot.

Then, Wei Zhi and Yan Yue went together to pay respects to Mu Nan, announcing the joyful news of their upcoming wedding to console his spirit in heaven. The Heavenly Empress informed the Heavenly Emperor about Yan Yue's intention to marry the phoenix, and although the Heavenly Emperor didn't fully support it, he wouldn't interfere too much or oppose it. However, as soon as the Heavenly Empress left, the previously unconscious Heavenly Emperor suddenly opened his eyes.

Yi Er, who arrived in the Demon Realm, searched for ingredients according to a recipe, intending to cook a delicious meal for Wei Zhi and Yan Yue. In the kitchen, she also mentioned Mu Nan to Qing Huan. Qing Huan had long held deep affection for Yi Er, both admiring Mu Nan for winning Yi Er's heart and feeling dejected due to his unrequited love.

Wei Zhi came to help Yi Er in the kitchen and discovered that she was preparing a simple vegetable stir-fry. Meanwhile, Yan Yue and Qing Huan were drinking together, and Yan Yue advised Qing Huan to support Yan Luo in the Heavenly Realm since being the Heavenly Emperor was a demanding role. After dinner, Yi Er went alone to pay respects to Mu Nan, unable to hold back her tears. Qing Huan brought her a wounded bird to help soothe her saddened heart.

Yan Yue and Wei Zhi couldn't sleep as they were nervous about their wedding the next day. Taoyuan Village held different meanings for both of them. However, Wei Zhi felt a slight unease, thinking about how in their past lives, they happily married each other but encountered a tragic ending. Yan Yue immediately interrupted Wei Zhi and assured her that this time, everything would be safe and sound. They were about to share a passionate kiss when Qing Huan suddenly appeared.

Qing Huan did not continue to be a third wheel between Wei Zhi and Yan Yue but instead went to the cliff to accompany Yi Er and drink. Although it was clear that Yi Er was drowning her sorrows in alcohol, missing her beloved, she stubbornly insisted that she was not unhappy. Qing Huan silently listened to Yi Er's heartfelt words and sensed her changes, feeling both happy and worried.

The next day, Yan Yue and Wei Zhi held a grand wedding ceremony, becoming husband and wife in front of everyone. They announced their plans to seek a peaceful secluded life after marriage, refraining from getting involved in the affairs of the Three Realms due to Wei Zhi's phoenix identity. They warmly welcomed everyone to visit them at any time. Seeing this sweet and loving couple before her, Yi Er felt genuinely happy for them but also experienced sadness due to missing Mu Nan.

At that moment, the Heavenly Empress suddenly came to the Demon Realm to find Yan Yue. She revealed that the Heavenly Emperor had just awakened and his life was hanging by a thread. The Heavenly Empress pleaded with Yan Yue to return to the Heavenly Realm to see his father for the last time. Although Yan Yue was anxious upon hearing about his father's critical condition, he hesitated because of Wei Zhi. Wei Zhi urged him to fulfill his filial duty and promised to wait for his return in the Demon Realm.

Unexpectedly, when Yan Yue arrived by the Heavenly Emperor's side, he was informed that he would succeed as the Heavenly Emperor, responsible for safeguarding the peace of the Three Realms and hunting down the phoenix. Yan Yue resolutely refused and declared that the phoenix was his wife, whom he would protect wholeheartedly, forbidding anyone from harming her. Enraged by Yan Yue's firmness, the Heavenly Emperor attacked him and seized his physical body, taking his place.

Everyone waited as "Yan Yue" emerged from the icy dungeon, shocked to hear the news of the Heavenly Emperor's demise. The Heavenly Empress was particularly heartbroken. "Yan Yue" proclaimed that he would ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor and refuted Yan Luo and the Heavenly Empress's doubts one by one. Everyone was astonished and felt that he had completely changed.

Yan Yue returned to the Demon Realm and informed Wei Zhi about the situation. He appeared cold and distant, expressing his intention to bring her back to the Heavenly Realm and acknowledge her as the new Heavenly Empress. Wei Zhi couldn't understand why Yan Yue had gone back on his word and felt uneasy about this sudden turn of events. Little did she know that Yan Yue's spiritual consciousness was struggling to regain control of his physical body, but he was no match for the Heavenly Emperor.

That night, Yan Yue used his father's death as an excuse to leave Wei Zhi and went to his study, secretly vowing to kill the phoenix and completely replace Yan Yue to obtain greater power. Ou Ya and Lan Su prepared to return to the Demon Realm, and Wei Zhi personally saw them off, giving them phoenix feathers to help solve the issue of the demon clan's reproduction. Before leaving for the Heavenly Realm, she entrusted them with the care of the phoenix egg.

Wu Mu became the ruler of the Demon Realm, bringing some relief to Wei Zhi. She bid farewell to everyone and accompanied Yan Yue to the Heavenly Realm. As she looked at the clouds beneath her feet, memories of Yan Yue carrying her while flying flooded her mind, and she couldn't help but bring up the past. However, Yan Yue remained cold and distant, reminding them of their status as the Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress, emphasizing that things had changed.

The Heavenly Empress and Yan Luo received Phoenix Wei Zhi and recognized her kind-hearted nature, believing she would become a qualified Heavenly Empress. However, Wei Zhi didn't care about the position of the Heavenly Empress and only wanted a peaceful life. She hadn't made a decision about staying in the Heavenly Realm. Yan Yue's expression changed upon hearing this, reminding her that she should consider the peace between the Heavens and Demons. Only by leading the Demon Realm to submit to the Heavenly Realm as the phoenix and respecting the will of the Heavenly Realm could true peace be achieved.

Wei Zhi believed that the Demon Realm had always cherished freedom and that submitting to the Heavenly Realm was entirely impossible, especially considering that Yan Yue possessed demonic powers and should know all about it. To her surprise, Yan Yue stated that after ascending as the Heavenly Emperor, he would have the elders remove the demonic powers from the Demon Realm. He emphasized that being the Heavenly Emperor was his responsibility and his father's wish. Wei Zhi found it hard to believe and felt that the person before her had become a stranger.

Sitting next to them, Yan Luo remained silent throughout, observing Yan Yue's changes with a sense of strangeness. Afterward, Yan Yue warned Wei Zhi to abandon the idea of returning to the Demon Realm and to always remember to act with respect and order in front of the Heavenly Empress and Yan Luo. Wei Zhi was filled with pent-up anger and decided to go out alone to calm her emotions. Meanwhile, the Heavenly Emperor disposed of his own body, determined to live on as Yan Yue.

Ou Ya brought back the Phoenix's tail feathers, which made the Demon King very happy. However, when the Demon King learned that Yan Yue had ascended as the Heavenly Emperor and taken Wei Zhi back to the Heavenly Court, he felt uneasy and instructed Ou Ya to keep a close eye on the Heavenly Realm's movements and be alert to any signs of trouble. Although everything seemed calm at the moment, the Demon King believed that unusual occurrences often hid something sinister. After all, he had been fighting against the Heavenly Realm for thousands of years and knew that being prepared in advance was always necessary.

Yi Er specifically prepared a delicious meal for Yan Yue and Wei Zhi to welcome them, but only Yan Yue showed up alone. During their time together, Yan Yue's behavior and words were strange, arousing suspicion in Yi Er. Qing Huan and Yan Luo, upon hearing Yi Er's description, also became puzzled by his sudden change in temperament.

At the same time, the Heavenly Emperor had obtained the power of the Heavenly Empress and used Yan Yue's body to freely manipulate time magic, allowing him to revisit a hidden truth from the past. Back then, Xi Cai, the fairy of the Radiant Rainbow, reproached the Heavenly Emperor for losing his sanity in his obsession to kill the Phoenix, disregarding the lives of the Three Realms. The so-called purification of the Phoenix's delusions was all a lie; his true intention was to imprison the Phoenix and steal her power to achieve immortality.

Xi Cai planned to expose the Heavenly Emperor's conspiracy to the public, but she was ruthlessly killed by the Heavenly Emperor, and her spiritual essence became the core of the Heavenly Demon Barrier. The Heavenly Emperor then announced to the Three Realms, falsely claiming that the Phoenix had broken the barrier, causing devastation to all living beings. He spread the rumor that Xi Cai had slain the Phoenix and used up her cultivation to restore the barrier. Yan Yue, having finally learned the truth, found the Heavenly Emperor completely indifferent and even extracted the fragmented spiritual essence of Yan Yue's mother to strengthen his imprisonment.

Yan Luo accompanied Yi Er to visit Wei Zhi and brought her some talismans to ease her boredom. He also mentioned Yan Yue's drastic change in character. Although similar mind-control spells existed, they were usually referred to as forbidden arts in the Three Realms. Wei Zhi couldn't understand and went to the core of Xi Cai's formation to confide her doubts, questioning whether the God of the Crimson Sun and the Phoenix were destined to be unable to coexist and whether love could withstand fate. Otherwise, why did she feel that she was drifting further away from Yan Yue?

Under the pretense of discussing the coronation ceremony with Yan Yue, Yan Luo discreetly used runic arts to investigate and unexpectedly discovered that the spiritual essence within Yan Yue's body was none other than the Heavenly Emperor himself. However, realizing that his scheme had been exposed, the Heavenly Emperor revealed his greedy nature, persuading Yan Luo to replace him and lead the Demon Clan to submit, and when his persuasion failed, he killed Yan Luo on the spot to silence him.

Wei Zhi noticed the disappearance of the talismans and suspected that something had happened to Yan Luo. She hurriedly rushed over and, hiding in the shadows, witnessed "Yan Yue" killing Yan Luo. She was shocked and terrified. Meanwhile, the plants in Yingzhou withered, prompting Da Tao to go to the Heavenly Court to find Yan Luo, only to be struck down by the Heavenly Emperor and transformed into a peach tree, guarding Yan Luo's side.

In the nick of time, Mu Lao saved Wei Zhi and brought her back to the Zihua Book Pavilion. He didn't want the Phoenix, who was willing to sacrifice herself to save Jing Xiu, to die in vain. However, he chose not to make a deal with the Phoenix and personally destroyed the rules, causing the Zihua Book Pavilion to collapse. Before his death, Mu Lao revealed to Wei Zhi that there was indeed a hidden and dark forbidden art in the Three Realms, mainly concealed within the Heavenly Court, and only Hua Rong could confront the Heavenly Court.

On the other side, Ou Ya and Lan Su were embracing each other in the midst of the flowers, longing for their child to be born soon and envisioning a future full of descendants. Unexpectedly, the Heavenly Emperor arrived in the Demon Realm with the intention of destroying the Phoenix's embryo. Ou Ya and Lan Su sensed his presence and fought desperately against him. In the end, Lan Su was severely injured by Yan Yue and lost his life. When Wei Zhi arrived, it was already too late. She looked at her deceased friend with extreme grief and sorrow.

Upon returning to the Heavenly Court, the Heavenly Emperor blamed all the killings on Wei Zhi, claiming that she had killed Yan Luo and attacked him. The Heavenly Empress, upon hearing this, was shocked and anguished, harboring resentment towards Wei Zhi for repaying kindness with enmity and supporting Yan Yue as her brother's avenger. Although Yi Er was also deeply saddened, she half-believed what "Yan Yue" had said, considering that there must be a reason behind Wei Zhi killing Yan Luo. Therefore, the Heavenly Empress tried her best to remain calm and decided to summon Wei Zhi to the Heavenly Court to reveal the truth and establish the facts before making a judgment.

Yan Luo's tragic death caused great sorrow among everyone, especially Yi Er, who went to Yan Luo's residence to reminisce. In a moment of reminiscence, she saw him playing the qin and noticed a peach tree in the courtyard, adorned with a string of longing bracelets. Yi Er remembered Da Tao's innocence and kindness and felt deeply saddened, vowing to help Da Tao find the killer of Yan Luo.

Due to the powerful seal imposed by the Heavenly Emperor in the Dust of Time, Yi Er was injured by the seal and had no choice but to seek the help of the Heavenly Empress. The Heavenly Empress immediately took Yi Er to the Dust of Time to investigate the truth and discovered that the Heavenly Emperor had used forbidden arts to possess another body and cruelly killed his own son. When the Heavenly Empress emerged from the Dust of Time, she had aged drastically with white hair.

Since it was currently the darkest moment in the Three Realms, the Heavenly Empress urged Yi Er to descend to the mortal realm for safety while she stayed in the Heavenly Court to seek a way to salvage the situation. Later, the Heavenly Empress went alone to meet the Heavenly Emperor, urging him to turn back from his wrong path. However, the Heavenly Emperor remained stubborn, leaving the Heavenly Empress utterly disillusioned. She resolutely threw herself back into the Dust of Time, never to return.

After Lan Su's death, Ou Ya refused to leave her side and expressed his determination to avenge his wife by attacking the Heavenly Court. The Demon King lamented the interconnectedness between the Demon and Monster Realms and couldn't afford to sit idly by, so he passed on the position of Demon King to Ou Ya, reminding him that being the Demon King carried not only personal power but also responsibilities.

At the same time, Yan Yue proclaimed his intention to eradicate the Phoenix on behalf of the Heavenly Realm and lead the Heavenly army to sweep through the Demon Realm. Wei Zhi, fearless and aware that the current Yan Yue was just an empty vessel, decided to lead the demons into battle, stating that this campaign was not for grand ambitions but to seek the truth.

The Heavenly Emperor forced Qing Huan to mobilize the military power, which surprised Qing Huan, as he never expected his good brother to become like this. Qing Huan decided to gather the elders of the Heavenly Court and invite the esteemed Heavenly Empress to discuss impeaching Yan Yue. However, the Heavenly Emperor became furious and directly attacked Qing Huan with the Chixiao Sword, gravely injuring him. Fortunately, Qing Huan managed to escape the Heavenly Court and found Yi Er in time, learning the truth from her and feeling deeply shocked.

The battle between the Heavenly and Demon Realms reached a stalemate, with both sides evenly matched and the situation extremely brutal. Wei Zhi confronted the Heavenly Emperor as the true Phoenix, but the Heavenly Emperor began attacking innocent civilians. Fortunately, Wei Zhi had anticipated this and suspected that the Heavenly Realm would resort to the most despicable means to attack Gu Cheng. She had already set up defensive formations with runes in the city, ensuring that the civilians would not suffer any harm.

The Heavenly Emperor, enraged and ashamed, engaged in a fierce fight with Wei Zhi. Ou Ya intervened in time to avenge Lan Su and protected Wei Zhi from harm. However, the Heavenly Emperor used a time spell to freeze the world, causing the two consciousnesses to synchronize. Yan Yue's divine spirit seized the opportunity to regain control of his body, while Wei Zhi, using the power of Hua Rong and her own life, killed the Heavenly Emperor, completely obliterating him.

Half a year later, Yi Er ascended as the Heavenly Emperor and took control of the Heavenly Realm. She declared that from then on, the Three Realms would live in harmony and any major matters would be discussed jointly, representing a shared governance of the Three Realms. The Demon race prospered, the human realm flourished, and the Demon race remained stable. Ou Ya, replacing Lan Su, witnessed the desired and dreamt-of harmony but remained alone, yearning for the past.

After the war, the whereabouts of Wei Zhi and Yan Yue became unknown, and they completely disappeared. The Phoenix egg remained in the Demon race's possession, and with the passage of time, it gradually hatched and underwent rebirth. With a long and melodious phoenix cry, the Phoenix soared into the sky, shining with the radiance of Hua Rong, scattering in the depths of the flowers, ushering in a new world.

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