Synopsis

The chapter opens with a tense meeting where the Venom Demon is criticized for his actions, revealing he returned to protect his disciple from a plot backed by his own cult. The cult leader, influenced by recent events, announces his intent to kill the Venom Demon's disciple, escalating the conflict. Meanwhile, the Mount Hua Sect is ordered to Chang'an due to rumors of an impending attack, putting the protagonist in charge despite his reluctance and hints at a connection between the conflict and the Chenyang Unorthodox Faction.