Lim Sang, a retired veteran, receives an order to eliminate Moyong and Jagyeong.

A secret project in Korea is exposed while Director Choe plans to reclaim its sample.

Rick begins his mock battle with the F-rank Crusher, Raster Diarmut. Raster thinks the gap in ability between him, a genius, and Rick, a late-starting newbie, is all too clear….

Rick Gladiatol became an adventurer at the age of thirty. Now, after two years of training, he’s taking the test to advance to E-rank. As the exam begins, he wonders…

Angelica, Rick, and Broughston all make it through the preliminaries, but the two men do it at an unheard of speed. Rick meets a tournament sponsor who says he’s close…

Jagyeong and Lim Sang meet while chasing Moyong. Paul confronts Director Choe to get the sample.

Something unexpected occurs as everyone gathers to seize the last remaining sample.

As Rick waits for his test results, memories flood his mind. As a boy, he’d dreamed of being an adventurer, but the older he got, the more distant the dream…

Laurotte asks Rick if he can meet Orichalcum Fist. Rick agrees, but under certain conditions. After warming to Laurotte, Broughston asks him to gather intel to help the party reach…

While Fangfei and the Jiang family reel from an imperial marriage mandate, Xiao Heng makes a heartfelt confession about his true feelings for her.

After a heartbreaking reunion, Fangfei must weigh a treacherous bargain with Wanning — a deal that could land her in grave peril.

As Wanning reluctantly marries into the Li family, Xiao Heng has to seek a major favor from Jiuyue. Fangfei meets with General Xiao for the first time.

A startling turn of events pushes Wanning to pursue the consort she wants. Meanwhile, Xiao Heng is pressured to enter into a diplomatic marriage.

Hoping to find Fangfei a music partner, Shen Yurong gets himself in a sticky situation. Wanning grows increasingly worried about her husband’s loyalty.

As Xiao Heng’s life hangs by a thread, Fangfei risks her own safety to join him and face off against an unhinged Shen Yurong.

Imprisoned by Wanning, Fangfei gets a surprise visitor. Amidst a violent coup, Shen Yurong and Xiao Heng’s tension reaches a boiling point.

With Fangfei’s help, Xiao Heng finds an opportunity to make amends with his estranged dad. Wanning and Li Jin’s newlywed life takes a tumultuous turn.

Fangfei steps into her new role as an imperial performer. An encounter with Shen Yurong stirs conflicted emotions in both of them.

At his family banquet, Shen Yurong confronts Fangfei about her real identity and unwittingly ignites a cascade of seismic problems.

As a crisis looms over the regime, members of the Jiang and Shen families must reassess their loyalty and strategize for their survival.

After the fallout with the Jiang sisters, Fangfei plans to visit the Ye family in Luyang. Later, a favor for Xiao Heng puts her in unexpected danger.

Fangfei’s triumph in the annual exam not only garners widespread recognition, but also the affection of some colleagues and an audience with the emperor.

Fangfei steps up to defuse a crisis targeting the Ye family before enlisting her uncle to find out who’s behind the deadly scheme.

Ruoyao’s sudden illness requires an unusual treatment. The Jiang family witnesses an exorcism ritual spiral out of control.

Fangfei shares a cherished moment with Xiao Heng after making a bold confession. Later, Qiongzhi’s shocking revelation gives Fangfei a new mission.

While Ji Shuran faces the grave consequences of her years of misconduct, Fangfei must grapple with a devastating loss herself.

Ruoyao’s blunt rejection of marriage stuns her parents. Soon after, Ji Shuran confronts Ji Yanlin about her wretched past.

At the royal banquet, a scheme to destroy Fangfei’s reputation quietly brews. Meanwhile, Jiang Yu’e finds an opportunity to be with someone she admires.

Having lost his bet, Lai Biao discloses a crucial lead to Fangfei. Meanwhile, the Ye family faces an exorbitant demand for the release of Ye Mingxuan.

While trying to de-escalate Meng Hongjin and Ye Shijie’s argument, Fangfei gets into more trouble — but her kind acts earn her several study partners.

Fangfei’s defiant act causes a disturbance in front of the Jiang family. Amidst their confrontation, danger sneaks up on both Ruoyao and Fangfei.

Trapped in the city by mobs, Fangfei notices that someone is orchestrating the riot. She — and the Jiang family — are now targets of an insidious plan.

Fangfei finds herself in danger on her way to meet a long-lost acquaintance. As more clues about Xue Huaiyuan surface, she proposes a deal to Xiao Heng.

At the Ye family’s home, Fangfei is greeted with Ye Jia’er’s reluctant hospitality. But Jia’er soon notices that Fangfei is no ordinary relative.

Fangfei faces off against Ruoyao in a music showdown. Following their consummate performances, the judges must vote to decide the ultimate winner.

Xiao Heng visits Fangfei in prison before she’s briefly brought home. On the imperial trial day, she makes an audacious request before the emperor.

Princess Wanning’s serious accusation threatens to blow Fangfei’s cover. After the trial, Shen Yurong finds himself lost in memories of his ex-wife.

Fangfei faces numerous obstacles on her way escorting Xue Huaiyuan to the capital. A devastating famine places their convoy in the chaos of mobs.

While scheming to get rid of Fangfei, Ji Shuran unexpectedly runs into an old lover. Meanwhile, Yu’e endures a harsh reality in her married life.

The annual exam kicks off, and Fangfei’s team faces four grueling tests that will determine the fate of their high-stakes bet.