Synopsis

The chapter opens with a character, Oh Inhye, questioning the protagonist about his relationship with Kang Yoonhwa, the Ice Flower Phoenix, after witnessing their interaction. The conversation reveals rumors of Yoonhwa's past and a perceived change in her demeanor after speaking with the protagonist. The chapter then transitions to the Dragon Phoenix Meet quarterfinals, setting up the match between the Ice Flower Phoenix and the Asura Blood Whip, where it appears that the Asura is deliberately taking an initial hit in the fight.