In Episode 24, Cao Yan Bing enters his Spirit Realm and speaks with the souls of the Ten Yama Kings, uncovering a shocking secret: Nan Yu Fu, the seemingly ordinary man, is actually the reincarnation of the Nanhua Old Immortal, who taught Zhang Jiao the Tai Ping Duan Shu during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. He has not only taken over Cao Yan Bing's father, Cao Yan Ming's body but has also activated the Hebei Four Pillars implanted within him using the Spirit Sophora Branch, aiming to control everything.
Cao Yan Bing witnesses memories stored in Cao Yan Ming's mind and learns the truth behind a fatal car accident. The fate of Cao Yan Ming hangs in the balance, dependent on whether Cao Yan Bing can defeat Nan Yu Fu. Realizing that he must keep moving forward to find the strength to overcome Nan Yu Fu and protect their land from evil forces, Cao Yan Bing steels himself for the challenge.
Nan Yu Fu underestimates Cao Yan Bing, believing that his generals Xu Chu and Dian Wei cannot match his Hebei Four Pillars. However, he is unaware that Cao Yan Bing has two additional powerful generals, Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan. After an intense battle, Cao Yan Bing emerges victorious, leaving Nan Yu Fu astonished by Cao Yan Bing’s four guardian spirits. In response, Cao Yan Bing confidently reveals that he actually has seven guardian spirits.
After the battle, Cao Yan Bing retrieves the Spirit Sophora Branch from Nan Yu Fu, but is confused by the sight before him—Nan Yu Fu's and his father's figures intertwine. Before dying, Nan Yu Fu instructs Cao Yan Bing to capture a bug, which turns out to be Nan Yu Fu's true form, while the real Cao Yan Ming lies on the brink of death.
Suddenly, Xiang Kunlun appears, crushing the bug and seizing the Spirit Sophora Branch, leaving a challenge for Cao Yan Bing to face him at the Hall of Heroes. Xia Ling and Bai Shi Men rush in, questioning Xiang Kunlun. Although Xiang Kunlun has gained the upper hand, the Supreme Fruit falls into the hands of Tai Wei.
Not only does Tai Wei refuse to hand over the Supreme Fruit, but he also reveals his identity as Ying Chengfeng, the Celestial Dragon Cavalry General, catching Xiang Kunlun off guard. Before passing away, Cao Yan Ming expresses his hopes for Cao Yan Bing, urging him to take care of his younger brother, Cao Xuanliang.
Meanwhile, tensions escalate between the Kingdom Organization and the Spirit Realm, and a roundtable conference is imminent, making a major conflict unavoidable. Tai Wei offers the Supreme Fruit to Huang Fu Long Dou, who states that he is more concerned with the chain reactions the event will trigger than personal gains.
Zhao Xin is officially inducted into the Celestial Dragon Cavalry and, alongside Ying Chengfeng, uses the Supreme Fruit to heal Shui Er and Gou Er. Cao Yan Bing learns that Gui Fu San Tong is actually Huang Fu Long Dou, the leader of the Celestial Dragon Cavalry, leaving him with mixed feelings. He reassures Bai Shi Men that Shui Er is safe with the Dragon Cavalry.
After Zhao Xin conveys Huang Fu Long Dou's message, he departs. Remembering his father's last words, Cao Yan Bing vows to prevent the Kingdom Organization from destroying the Twelve Spirit Trees. Facing an uncertain future, he decides to investigate the dark forces behind Nan Yu Fu, with Xia Ling and Bei Luo Shi Men following closely. Together, they embark on a new journey to protect their home, comrades, and the justice they believe in.
In this challenging and dangerous journey, what trials will they face? Will they be able to unravel all the mysteries and thwart the Kingdom's schemes? All will be revealed in the unknown realms ahead.
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