Synopsis

The chapter opens with a tense reunion between the protagonist and his brother, where the protagonist learns about his family's past, including a betrayal and a sect's annihilation. Simultaneously, a faction leader is maneuvering to consolidate power, using a supposed intruder as a pretext. The protagonist's defeat in a recent fight is widely known, leading to public outrage and an attempted pursuit, despite being forbidden. The protagonist ultimately moves into shared living quarters where he is reunited with his older brother and a new rival.