S01E17 — Cai Zhao and Mu Qing Yan Are Imprisoned in the Underground Palace

Cai Zhao and Mu Qing Yan are trapped in an iron cage and attacked by poisonous insects, revealing Han Yi Su’s involvement. Although Mu Qing Yan kills him in time, the mechanism is triggered, sealing them inside the underground palace. While allies seize Bliss Palace above ground, Cai Zhao and Mu Qing Yan explore the ruins below and uncover traces of the Li Sect’s hidden history, including memorials linked to Mu Qing Yan’s lineage. Following secret markings left behind, they piece together the tragic past of Luo Shi Yun and Sect Leader Mu Dong Lie and discover a hidden escape route. After fighting off an ambush at the exit, Cai Zhao and Mu Qing Yan track down Nie Zhe. Sun Ruo Shui attempts to shift blame and beg for mercy, but Nie Zhe exposes her crimes, turning the two against each other as deeper conspiracies continue to unfold.