Synopsis

The chapter opens with a fight where the protagonist questions the opponent's true strength, who then reveals he was hiding his power. Simultaneously, news arrives of the 'Poison Cripple' being sighted in Unnam, linked to a note found in the 'Great Pupil's' room. This prompts a frantic response from the Sect Leader who realizes someone manipulated events to draw out a powerful woman who opposes him. The chapter ends with a new, mysterious character revealing themselves as the one who called the first character into action, signaling a larger scheme.