Synopsis

The chapter explains the Crimson Wind Clan's refusal to fight in the Eighth Heavenly Valley and their subsequent failed attack on the Mount Heng Sword Sect, contributing to regional instability. This chaos is exploited by the Jin family to gain leverage over the weakened Mount Heng. The protagonist then arrives at a shrine where he confronts bandits, revealing his detached nature while being recognized by captured people. He ends up getting into a fight with the bandits, leading to a cliffhanger.