Synopsis

The chapter focuses on the protagonist's entrance exam to the Nebulous guild. He is the first to take it solo, attracting a crowd and the attention of several key figures including Captain Bai Lie, who decides to be his opponent. Despite a curse severely reducing his stats, the protagonist is confident he can last the required ten minutes against the much higher-leveled captain, setting up a dramatic showdown. His initial score during the exam is surprisingly high even with the debuffs.