The chapter opens with the arrival of the head disciple of the Ancient Countenance Cleansing Sect and his companions at the Divine Nine Demon Sect, who are renowned for their growing power. Despite expectations of a grand welcome, the reception is lukewarm, with excuses given for the absence of key figures. The Divine Nine Demon Sect's protector, Xu Hun, extends a perfunctory greeting, and the head disciple and his group are escorted to their residences to await the upcoming trial, with the underlying tension hinting at a potential conflict stemming from past events. The chapter also includes a note about the translation team.