Synopsis

The chapter details the protagonist's plan to collect elixirs by first defeating the Heavenly Lightning Hawk and then the Black Armor Centipede, both controlled by the Immortal Blood Cult. They believe this will grant them the necessary power to face the remaining challenges. Before departing, they receive new gear, including a remodeled sword and a medicine box, along with a fox tail imbued with mystical power that allows them to understand the speech of intelligent mystical creatures. They express concern about the protagonist's dangerous quest, but acknowledge the need for action.