Dong Ze, desperate to become a Rune Warrior, joins a mercenary group, overcoming their initial doubts about his ability. Simultaneously, the city holds its annual awakening ceremony, where a prodigy, Xiqian, succeeds, while Fang Jie fails, shattering his family's expectations. Dong Ze's unconventional path and the implications of Fang Jie's failure hint at future struggles and challenges.