Heavenly Emperor wants to delay Ling Xi's interrogation, but Lord Tian Lei wants to execute her quickly. This happens to fit Jiu Chen's plan for Ling Xi, so he agrees, to Ling Xi's surprise. Ling Xi is utterly heartbroken and doesn't hear Jiu Chen's comforting words afterward since she has lost her hearing. Meanwhile, Mountain Spirit Tribe's Royal Leader finally discovers that her daughter is Ling Xi and tries to save her from execution.