Recaps

Wu Junji reclaimed his place as Crown Prince, secured Emperor Zhou’s support, and summoned the Human Emperor’s fortune before the court. As Wu Junji prepared to attend Jixia Academy, Chen Yu’s return stirred painful memories and Wu Junzheng began plotting against him.

• Emperor Zhou brought the neglected Wu Junji back to the palace, named him Crown Prince, and promised him a separate residence after Wu Junji ran away to Chen Yang’s home.
• Wu Junji faced the Retired Emperor’s contempt, then summoned twenty-eight generals and phantom emperors before revealing a dragon with Human Emperor fortune.
• Wu Junji refused to accept Chen Yu as his summoned general, while Emperor Zhou explained the rules of fortune and arranged for Wu Junji to attend Jixia Academy to recover Great Zhou’s debts.
• Wu Junzheng grew jealous of Wu Junji and decided to strike first, while Wu Junji’s memories of Chen Yu’s betrayal and eventual allegiance resurfaced.
• Emperor Zhou gave Chen Yu the Red Cord, warned him about its power, and secretly ordered that Chen Yu be killed if he used it.
• As Wu Junji departed for Jixia Academy with Chen Yu, he told him to stay away and struggled with the shame and self-loathing that Chen Yu’s presence brought back.

Wu Junji survived Jixia Academy’s abuse by turning the Demon Heirs against their own kind and making a vow that unleashed Emperor Zhou’s fury. After severing Chen Yu’s fate thread and choosing Li Jiu as his new partner, Wu Junji arrived at Minglu Academy and took charge of Black Six Class, where Chen Yu returned to serve him.

• Wu Junji entered Jixia Academy, endured the demons’ humiliations, and used his human emperor fortune to make the Demon Heirs kill their rivals.
• Wu Junji vowed to unite the Nine Provinces and bring prosperity to humans and demons, provoking Emperor Zhou to burn Jixia Academy and kill its scholars.
• Emperor Zhou brought Wu Junji back to the palace, confronted the Retired Emperor, and promised his son he would settle the consequences of the academy massacre.
• Wu Junji discovered the Deputy Imperial Seal, chose Li Jiu as his new General Summoning partner, and used his fortune to sever Chen Yu’s fate thread.
• Wu Junji trained for a month before leaving for Minglu Academy, where he chose Black Six Class and ordered Li Jiu to subdue the resisting heirs.
• Chen Yu returned to serve Wu Junji after castrating himself, and Wu Junji allowed him to stay despite learning he expected to die after thirteen years.