Synopsis

Prince Cheng arrives with imperial forces, holding a scroll of imperial command and demands the Demonic Cult to kneel before him. The cult members, however, refuse, stating they only kneel to their Demon Lord and highlighting their historical treaty of equality with the Ming Empire. The situation intensifies as the prince's guards are easily defeated by an old man from the cult, revealing the cult's hidden strength. The prince is left shocked, witnessing that his authority might not be enough.