Zhang Ling returns to the Mortal Realm just before another battle is about to erupt between the Five Mount Sects Alliance and the Specter Empire. He offers them a solution to the conflict, and both sides agree to a truce. However, Kun Lun has no intention of going along with the truce. He orders the alliance to carry out a surprise attack that night and nearly wipes out the entire Specter Empire army. (Source: Viu)