Synopsis

The protagonist, after retrieving the Immortal Snow Herb, discovers that their innate core energy has drastically increased due to a clash between poison and cold energies. They also begin to hear a mysterious voice related to a sword and are urged to guide energies through their 'inner lake'. Meanwhile, an enemy group that stole the herb begins to chase them, revealing their own skills. The chapter ends with the protagonist being confronted by a final enemy and holding the recovered Immortal Snow Herb.