While rescuing the innocent merchants, our heroes find themselves trapped at the bottom of the Pit of the Damned alongside the fearsome General Kemo. In order to escape, they must forge an uneasy truce—and engage in an unexpected conversation. Contrary to the rumors, the spirits of the fallen Banyue warriors do not serve the state preceptor. Rather, they burn with a thirst for vengeance: two centuries ago, the “treacherous witch” gained their trust, only to lead them to their doom. As Prince Xie Lian uncovers Kemo’s tragic past, he realizes that, despite their differences, they share a common enemy. Suddenly, the Dark Cultivator herself appears in the Pit, only to address Xie Lian as an old acquaintance…