During a critical childbirth, the Prince Consort suffers dangerous labor complications due to carrying a Demon Bird embryo, which drains the Queen's Phoenix blood and threatens her cultivation. Despite warnings, the Queen sacrifices half her life force by injuring her heart meridian to save her husband and secure an heir. The Prince Consort acknowledges his unworthiness but is reassured by the Queen’s unwavering support. After the birth of their child, an unseen threat plans to switch the eggs while the Queen is unconscious, foreshadowing future turmoil.
The Phoenix Clan faces turmoil as its queen confronts Adrian and Lilith for conspiring to swap her rightful child with an illegitimate offspring. After discovering the deception involving an unhatched egg, the queen orders that all Phoenix eggs be moved to a guarded nursery under the elders’ watch, vowing to restore her children when the time is right. She vows to make Adrian and Lilith endure the pain of losing their swapped child. Meanwhile, preparations continue as Princess Elysia arrives, hinting at imminent further conflict within the clan.
Elysia, praised as a born Phoenix, prepares for tomorrow's crucial Mana Test while facing harsh treatment from her mother. Aunt Lilith gives Elysia a rare, powerful herb from the Volcano Spirit Eye, claiming it will enhance her abilities but warns it must be refined to avoid danger. Lilith insists Morrigan, who has lower cultivation and an impure bloodline, must try the dangerous, unrefined herb first. Despite fears for Morrigan’s safety, Lilith views this as a vital test and a duty to their clan’s future. The episode ends with Morrigan forced to swallow the risky medicine, uncertain if she will survive.
Morrigan suffers intense pain from Infernal Poison, begging for help as her condition worsens. Elysia and Aunt Lilith try to monitor and treat her, but Morrigan lashes out, blaming them and others for her suffering. A man claiming to represent King Phoenix delivers an antidote, which relieves Morrigan’s agony despite her harsh accusations and mistrust of those helping her. She threatens to reveal the medicine to her mother to gain favor, exposing her conflicted loyalties. The episode ends with a sudden violent attack, leaving Morrigan’s fate uncertain as tensions escalate.
Morrigan urgently informs her mother that the king’s pill eased her poison pain but feels suspicious, suspecting Elara’s scheme to bribe and divide them. When Morrigan kills Elara's spy, her mother accuses her of being tempted by Elara's manipulations. Morrigan pleads innocence, blaming Elara’s deception for the trouble. Her mother bitterly declares Morrigan has ruined her future before the key Mana Test begins. At the ceremony, Princess Elysia impresses with her talent but fails to draw the critical Golden Heir Seal, threatening her ascension in three days. The episode ends as Morrigan’s mother demands someone come forward, setting up the next conflict.
Morrigan faces a harsh Mana Test imposed by her mother Lilith, who harshly criticizes her as worthless compared to her sister Elysia, a natural talent. Lilith insists on using Morrigan's pure royal blood to create the Ancient Blood Elixir, aiming to fully awaken Elysia’s powers and secure the clan’s dominance. Despite Morrigan’s protests and the immense physical and spiritual toll, Lilith remains resolute, valuing Morrigan’s blood as vital for the clan’s future. The episode ends with Lilith pleading for approval to proceed, leaving Morrigan's fate uncertain as the elixir's painful creation looms.
Aunt Lilith insists on using a dangerous blood infusion on her daughter Elysia to unlock divine power, despite protests from others at the scene. Lilith orders the procedure to continue, showing ruthless determination to achieve the clan's glory even at the cost of Elysia’s suffering. Her husband Adrian warns her about the consequences but ultimately accepts responsibility. As the infusion progresses, Elysia pleads for mercy, revealing her desperation and loyalty to her mother. Despite the growing turmoil, Lilith remains resolute, threatening anyone who tries to interfere. The episode ends with a tense moment as someone urgently calls to stop the ordeal.
At the royal ceremony, King Phoenix grudgingly saves Morrigan, her illegitimate daughter, by giving her a powerful Veinguard Elixir. The elixir keeps Morrigan alive but forces her to suffer as her blood is drained, revealing the King’s cruel intent to prolong her pain rather than show mercy. Meanwhile, Lilith confronts King Phoenix, accusing her of hatred and loss after Elysia, trained as the true heir, is revealed to be Lilith’s actual daughter. The episode ends with Lilith challenging the King’s actions and the painful fate looming over Morrigan.
Morrigan is abandoned on Beast Mountain by her mother, who harshly tells her that only the beasts' strength can temper her mixed-blood bones. Left to fend for herself, Morrigan struggles and faces the threat of wild beasts. Meanwhile, Elysia, Morrigan's legitimate half-sister, arrives but is told to leave, as this is a family matter. Morrigan confronts their aunt Lilith, accusing her of unfairly favoring Elysia due to Morrigan's illegitimate status and pleading for justice. Lilith reveals the sacrifices made for Elysia’s power and warns Morrigan to accept her fate. The episode ends with Morrigan realizing the coming-of-age ceremony will cement Elysia's claim, deepening her resolve amid her harsh exile.
On the eve of a crucial ceremony, a woman vows to seize power by having her agents fully control the Phoenix Hall's lookout towers and secure all passages. She orders her men to kill any disturbances immediately and prepare to move on her command. Her plan is to strip King Phoenix of her cultivation and imprison her to claim real authority over the Phoenix Clan. As the ceremony approaches, she is confident that once it ends, she will become Empress Dowager and revive her Demon Bird Clan. The episode closes with her warning that King Phoenix's downfall is imminent, leaving the outcome unresolved.