Synopsis

The chapter begins with the protagonist's group learning that Baek Hyehyang has infiltrated their location. She confronts the protagonist, revealing she's a powerful fighter and offering him a position in her organization. The protagonist, having mastered Baek Hyangmook's swordsmanship skill and a new mystic art, refuses and engages her in combat, holding his own despite being at a disadvantage. The fight draws a crowd, highlighting her powerful presence and bloodlust.