Synopsis

The chapter begins with the students officially becoming part of the academy, under strict rules. The protagonist, recovering from an injury, meets Physician Baek and his AI assistant, Nano, who begins a complex healing process involving acupuncture and deception of his pulse to buy the protagonist time to learn internal training from another master. Meanwhile, the instructors announce a second group examination focused on strategy and tactics, sparking tension as groups with members from higher-ranking sects gain a significant advantage. A confrontation develops as a student attempts to use his power to intimidate the injured protagonist.