After Huangfu Song's treachery was exposed, the crown prince and his men surrounded him with the Imperial Guards. To fulfill his father's wish, Huangfu Dingyi hauled Huangfu Song onto the dragon throne and called down heavenly lightning, fighting off a thousand, then ten thousand. In the end, his meridians were shattered, and he died with his sword in hand. After the Huangfu family was ruined and Huangfu Song executed, Bai Sanniang went to collect Huangfu Dingyi's body. Finding that he still had a faint breath, she saved him. She also settled the grudges between herself, Dingyi, and Huangfu Song. At first Dingyi didn't believe her, but after investigating, he learned the truth. He buried his sword in Huangfu Song's grave, and from then on, Huangfu Dingyi ceased to exist. Renaming himself Bai Yutang, he followed Bai Sanniang's martial niece, Ji Wuming, to Jiangnan, where he spent a carefree time wandering the world. Unexpectedly, he earned the title of Thief Saint. He was also discovered by Wumula, who wanted to recruit him. When that failed, Wumula sent assassins after him. He made his way to Seven Heroes Town, where he met Tong Xiangyu and changed his name to Bai Zhantang, beginning a life among ordinary townsfolk. Unfortunately, he was discovered again later, and Tong Xiangyu and their child were killed. With no other choice, Bai Zhantang sought refuge under the ruler of Jin, using Jin's power to take revenge.
