Synopsis

The chapter begins with a recap of Lady Um's anger and the inclusion of the Heavenly Grand Archive's son in the summit, despite the Ximen Clan's fall. The protagonist suspects a military attack on the summit and is led to believe that someone within the summit knows of the impending massacre. The chapter culminates in a brutal confrontation where the protagonist learns more about the plot and the nature of his enemy's power, but leaves the reader wondering how reliable the provided information is.