Hongjun shatters his divine shield upon meeting Captain Li Jinglong, accidentally merging a rare pendant into Li's body. Meanwhile, the Emperor plots to put Li in charge of exorcisms.

Hongjun, Mo Rigen, Atai, and Yongsi meet at the department. Jinglong arrives angry but is knocked out by mistake. Once awake, he assumes command and starts a massive renovation.

The team buys the Wisdom Sword and investigates a missing cat. While staking out a brothel, they find fox fur and a dried corpse, while Lady Guo secretly drains palace maids.

Using music as bait, the team corners three hidden fox demons. Jinglong and Hongjun team up in a fierce street battle to slay the demon Jin Yun after city guards are wiped out.

The team tracks a lone demon to the palace. Later, an infatuated guard frees a captured fox demon, leading to a final ambush where the vengeful demon Fei Ao is cornered and killed.

During a treacherous night battle at the imperial palace, the magical Shanhe Brush displays its immense, universe-shaping power as the entire Exorcism Department faces a deadly crisis.

Sinister demons infiltrate the Imperial Academy, causing dark currents to surge during the autumn exams. The Exorcism Department launches a high-stakes hunt across the grounds.

Li Jinglong uncovers a massive, deep-rooted conspiracy orchestrated by the fox clan. Amid a lively celebration by the poetic railings, hidden dangers lurk just out of sight.

A wave of frequent, brutal murders plagues the city of Chang'an. Inner demons grow stronger as the entire family of Qin Wu is ruthlessly exterminated by dark forces.

Deep, hidden mysteries are uncovered within the mystical Sumeru Mustard Seed. The entire Exorcism Department falls victim to a terrifying and deceptive Blood Luo illusion.

A dangerous dragon offspring emerges from the shattered Blood Luo illusion to steal human souls. Simultaneously, the legendary Golden-Winged Roc appears over Chang'an.

The powerful Heart Lamp erupts, allowing the Chief Historian to slay a dragon. The Exorcism Department fights to protect the Emperor during a final showdown with the Fox King.