Synopsis

The chapter opens with a lavish party thrown by the Li family, with attendees discussing their wealth and past actions. Zuo Fan, the first-place winner of the joint operation, becomes the target of resentment and suspicion, with some believing he cheated. Li Rong, a powerful Starfall Warrior of the Li family, challenges Zuo Fan to a spar, which Zuo Fan accepts, seemingly unworried. The fight escalates quickly, culminating in Zuo Fan surprisingly killing Li Rong, shocking everyone present, and setting up a major conflict with the enraged Li family.