《Yan Hui Knows That Tian Yao Sacrificed His Life For Himself》
~ Yan Hui was immersed in practicing the You Ming Fu, but her sea of consciousness had already been tampered with by Fu Yin. Sensing Yan Hui's actions, Fu Yin immediately took action to restrain her, wanting Yan Hui to submit to him in order to obtain eternal life. Controlled by Fu Yin, Yan Hui brandished her weapon and aimed it at Tian Yao, but just as she was about to strike, she used her remaining sanity to stop herself. Tian Yao watched Yan Hui struggle in pain and couldn't bear to abandon her. Fu Yin intensified his control over Yan Hui, determined to make her retrieve Tian Yao's protective scale. However, Yan Hui firmly refused, yet she couldn't control herself. She swung her sword towards Tian Yao. Tian Yao's Chi Yan Long Ya had a restraining effect on the dark energy. Yan Hui had always asked Tian Yao to sever the black flower on her head, but if the flower was cut, Yan Hui's life would be in danger. Tian Yao couldn't bear to watch Yan Hui die, so he used the Nine Stars to protect her while he himself weakened. Tian Yao told Yan Hui that it was fortunate to have met her in this life and hoped that she could live the life she desired. Yan Hui cried uncontrollably, only now realizing the meaning behind Ying Huo's words on that day, about someone loving her enough to protect her with their life. She didn't want Tian Yao to die, but she felt helpless as a surge of dark energy attacked her, causing her and Tian Yao to faint together.
When Yan Hui woke up, several days had passed. Remembering everything she had experienced and touching the black flower on her head, Yan Hui knew that Tian Yao had already cut it off. She couldn't help but feel heartbroken, fearing that she would never see Tian Yao again. Unexpectedly, Tian Yao appeared before her. Yan Hui thought it was a dream and hugged Tian Yao tightly. She confessed that she had liked him for a long time and even though she was scared by the incident with the protective scale, she couldn't control her feelings for him. Tian Yao was overjoyed that Yan Hui still liked him and hugged her tightly, assuring her that it wasn't a dream. However, Yan Hui didn't believe him and didn't want to wake up from the dream. Bai Xiao Sheng appeared and reminded Yan Hui that everything was real. Yan Hui bit herself hard to confirm the pain and then became ecstatic. Bai Xiao Sheng looked at the overly affectionate couple and couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed. He took the opportunity to remind them that if he hadn't returned in time, they would have been separated for life if the protective scale hadn't been restored. Originally, Tian Yao wanted to give the protective scale to Yan Hui after his death, so that the secret would remain unknown. But in the current situation, it was feared that someone who knew about it would harm Yan Hui. Yan Hui didn't care about that and only wanted Tian Yao to live well.
Bai Xiao Sheng was imprisoned by Fu Yin in a water prison and witnessed Fu Yin's past memories. It was then that he realized he had been chosen by Fu Yin because of his outstanding abilities. Fu Yin had manipulated the Shadow Clan's leader to pressure Bai Xiao Sheng's mother and give Bai Xiao Sheng to him. Fu Yin turned Bai Xiao Sheng's true body into a black robe to protect himself from harm. After all, twenty years ago, he had tried to take Tian Yao's inner core to enhance his cultivation but was injured by Tian Yao in return, which led to his deep sense of fear.
Bai Xiao Sheng dared to seek Tian Yao and Yan Hui because he understood Fu Yin's mindset. He knew that Fu Yin would never truly kill him as long as he held the Shadow Robe. Fu Yin wanted to use the Xuan Yao Great War to force Tian Yao to his death. When Chang Lan mentioned Bai Xiao Sheng's suspicious motives, Fu Yin didn't care, surprising the astute Chang Lan. Chang Lan could have killed Ling Xiao but deliberately let him go, all for the purpose of instigating a war between the Xuan Yao and the mortal realms.
Bai Xiao Sheng had seen Chen Yi in Fu Yin's memories and asked him about the past. It turned out that when Xue Lin failed to cultivate the You Ming Fu and suffered a foundational injury, she sent a letter to Qing Guang Zhen Ren and in her own name, lured Fu Yin, setting up the compass and joining forces with the other two to confront Fu Yin. Unexpectedly, Fu Yin's power was too strong. He first shattered the compass and then injured Xue Lin. Fortunately, at a critical moment, Qing Guang Zhen Ren sealed Fu Yin within himself. At first, it was fine, but as Fu Yin's power grew stronger, Qing Guang Zhen Ren couldn't contain him anymore and had to ask for Ling Xiao's help. That's why Ling Xiao always went to reinforce the seal of the stars that can be plucked by hand.
Bai Xiao Sheng knew that Yan Hui and Tian Yao's love was genuine and while he was happy for them, he also mourned his unrequited love that had passed. But he still had something to do now, which was seeking revenge. So, he bid farewell to Yan Hui and went to sever Fu Yin's connection with Chang Lan, leaving Fu Yin with no way out and thus able to help Yan Hui and Tian Yao.
Tian Yao knew that Yan Hui was concerned about the bald spot on her head where the black flower had been cut. Although Chen Yi had a ointment to apply, it wasn't aesthetically pleasing, so he always wore a headscarf. Tian Yao personally made a hairpin for Yan Hui and helped her arrange her hair, acknowledging their relationship as husband and wife. Yan Hui kissed him happily and they made a vow to be together for a lifetime.