Synopsis

The chapter opens with a doppelganger of Wij! Hoyeon revealing herself, fooling both the Dokgo Sword Demon and Demonic Iron Fist. Real Hoyeon, near death, instructs her companions to escape and seek help from the Drunken Beggar, highlighting their slim chance of survival. Meanwhile, Sungmin consumes an elixir, experiencing a significant power boost. He engages in battle, showcasing spear techniques that mirror his liege's. The chapter ends with the revelation that the Dokgo Sword Demon is unaware that he's fighting his liege's close friend using his techniques, and that he is ultimately going to be defeated by his own liege.