Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's inner energy training struggles and his concerns about demonic martial arts, emphasizing a desire to avoid a dark path. He and his group, including his persistent companion Seol-ah, are heading to Sichuan. Seol-ah is a constant source of minor troubles, and they discover a box that appears to be causing strange occurrences and possibly haunted. The protagonist is also troubled by the implications of his use of demonic energy.