Ning Que and Sang Sang are on the run after a ruthless attack on the general's regime, fleeing to Du City. At the academy, Ning discovers that Sang Sang is the reincarnation of a prophesied being, and sinister forces attempt to seize her power, placing Ning in a defensive position to protect her. The episode highlights the dangers Sang Sang faces and the lengths Ning will go to shield her from those who seek to harm her.