Rey Yan forges ahead with the PaSa sword to test his metal in the perilous Mujin Fortress. Meanwhile Jaryoon, now tainted by the PaChun sword, sets his steel gaze upon crushing Rey and storms the rustic countryside in search of his target. On the horizon, Shyao's return from the Azure Pavilion appears to be the silver lining among the looming darkness...until a deep secret reveals that everything that glitters may not be gold!