Twenty-five years ago, a child with violet eyes was born into the Bai Ze clan. Gu Shang, delighted to have twin grandchildren, was shocked to discover that one of them, Fan Yue, had violet eyes. Initially, Fan Yue appeared to be a normal child, but one day, he fell off a cliff while gathering herbs. When Gu Shang found him, a violet mark had appeared on his forehead—signifying the divine essence of the Demon God Jing Yuan, revealing Fan Yue to be Jing Yuan’s reincarnation.
The Bai Ze clan had once been protected by Jing Yuan during ancient times and had received a fragment of divine power from him. Though the power had faded over millennia, the Bai Ze bloodline still carried extraordinary spiritual energy and resilience, which explained Bai Shuo’s prolonged unconscious state. Fan Yue suspected that Bai Shuo’s sea of consciousness contained the Bai Ze clan’s spiritual energy, suppressing her mind and preventing her from awakening.
Determined to wake Bai Shuo, Fan Yue risked his life by entering her consciousness. There, he encountered Gu Shang, who warned them about the impending reappearance of the Hidden Sovereign and the calamity it would bring. Before the illusionary world collapsed, Gu Shang and the Bai Ze clan members gave all their blessings and spiritual energy to Bai Shuo, helping her absorb the resentment and granting her strength to face future challenges. With this, Gu Shang and the others vanished, and Bai Shuo and Fan Yue woke from the illusion.
A Moment of Relief
Upon waking, Bai Shuo embraced Fan Yue, overwhelmed with joy at their survival. Fan Yue cherished the moment, expressing his longing to leave behind the burdens of the Demon God and the Demon King to live a peaceful life with Bai Shuo. She encouraged him, saying that if peace prevailed, they could indeed live in seclusion, but if the Hidden Sovereign truly returned as Gu Shang warned, escape might be impossible.
Shen Ye’s Struggles and Betrayal
Meanwhile, Shen Ye reflected on his journey as he stared at the Bai Ze clan’s memorial plaques. Arno suddenly burst into the secret room, attempting to assassinate him. Shen Ye, unwilling to shed blood before his people, subdued Arno and used the opportunity to flee the Bright Moon Palace, leaving Fan Yue to believe he still served Cold Spring Palace.
Shen Ye later confronted Tian Yu, suspecting him to be the mysterious figure responsible for his clan’s destruction. His suspicions were confirmed during a failed assassination attempt, leaving him gravely injured and imprisoned once again. Tian Yu, now aware of Shen Ye’s and Fan Yue’s connection, deduced that Fan Yue might be the violet-eyed boy he had been searching for.
Bai Shuo’s Determination
Bai Shuo, worried about Fan Yue’s destiny as the reincarnated Demon God, sought reassurance. Fan Yue comforted her, insisting that no one could change who he was. Tian Huo informed Bai Shuo that her search for Bai Xi had led her to Cold Spring Palace, aligning with Shen Ye’s memories. Determined to uncover the truth, Bai Shuo resolved to press on.
Fu Ling’s Revelation
In the dungeon, Fu Ling visited the injured Shen Ye and was shocked to learn that Tian Yu was the one who annihilated his clan. Shen Ye, reflecting on their turbulent relationship in Cold Spring Palace, acknowledged that despite their enmity, they had been each other’s only companions. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Shen Ye revealed the location of the antidote for the Heart-Poison, urging Fu Ling to live on.
Later, Fu Ling infiltrated Tian Yu’s room to retrieve the antidote but was overcome with curiosity about Tian Yu’s secrets. As she searched, Tian Yu entered, confronting her about her visit to Shen Ye. In front of Fu Ling, he destroyed the antidote, triggering her missing memories. Fu Ling realized she was Bai Xi, the person Tian Yu had been seeking all along. Recognizing this, Tian Yu’s intent to kill her became clear.
Strengthening for the Battles Ahead
Fan Yue took Bai Shuo to a hidden cave that had once belonged to the divine clan. There, Bai Shuo began cultivating her energy on an ice bed while Fan Yue stood guard. The cave held critical knowledge about the Demon God and the Wu Nian Stone, accessible only to Fan Yue.
As Bai Shuo trained to refine the Bai Ze clan’s spiritual energy, Fu Ling, now aware of her true identity, prepared to face Tian Yu’s wrath. The paths of Bai Shuo, Fan Yue, Shen Ye, and Bai Xi converged, with the looming threat of the Hidden Sovereign casting a shadow over them all.
