Synopsis

The chapter opens with the Sword Emperor struggling after being ambushed, realizing he's poisoned with an energy-dissipating substance. Simultaneously, a separate group is led to believe their advisor was ambushed, only to find the area empty, realizing they've fallen into a trap. Meanwhile, it is revealed the Hlinan Dan Clan has secretly been protecting Yueyang and are now moving to confront those who targeted the advisor. The chapter ends with a sense of betrayal and the potential for a larger conflict.