Synopsis

The chapter establishes that various proxy wars are being instigated by those who fear or support the Yoomyung Cult. The Azure Hall finds itself battling the Nanyang Merchant Union, which is secretly a conflict between the Orthodox Alliance and the Yoomyung Cult. A group, including a character revealed to be Yeon Jeokha of Waryong Manor, overhears this conflict and decides to join the fight, not out of loyalty but to observe the Yoomyung Cult's strength firsthand. Yeon Jeokha also reveals his family connection to the Moon Splitting Swordsman.