Episode 38 recap: Xing Zhi woke up and reunited with Shen Li.

The three realms returned to tranquility, and Shen Li was pushed back to the mortal world. She immediately searched for Xing Zhi. Through tear-filled eyes, she saw a frail figure, which was none other than Xing Zhi. He was no longer the war god he used to be. Shen Li knew deep down that Xing Zhi had suffered backlash for defying the heavenly order.

Xing Zhi lay in Shen Li's embrace, talking and smiling about the peace in the three realms. He lamented that the existence of ancient deities had become meaningless. Shen Li was heartbroken and pleaded with Xing Zhi to search for the light in their hearts together.

Tian Jun, the heavenly general, arrived and saw the golden light of Xing Zhi's return to heaven. He intended to take away his remains. Shen Li firmly refused, willing to die rather than let Xing Zhi leave.

In the end, the heavenly lord agreed to let Xing Zhi stay. Shen Li guarded Xing Zhi by the Xutian Abyss day and night, without rest. The Divine Sovereign, Shen Mu Yue, brought them back, and despite being exhausted, Shen Li placed Xing Zhi in a place of icy coldness. Day after day, she protected him, clinging to her memories to survive.