Qi Mengyao who already knew of Zhong Kui's soul-splitting condition yet was still deeply infatuated with him, became consumed by jealousy and saw Xiao Ran as a threat, immediately developing murderous intent.
As a disciple of the demonic sect, Qi Mengyao acted without hesitation and set out to kill Xiao Ran.
The main personality and another secondary personality of Zhong Kui, who witnessed Qi Mengyao's actions and worried about Xiao Ran's life and death, joined forces through a shared will.
Together, they destroyed the personality that favored Qi Mengyao.
Zhong Kui successfully advanced to the late Deity Transformation stage and rushed to save Xiao Ran.
At the critical moment when Ye Ying sacrificed himself and Xiao Ran had exhausted all means and was forced to hide inside the Heavenly Orb, Zhong Kui arrived.
He personally captured Qi Mengyao, crippled her cultivation, and handed her over to Xiao Ran.
