Synopsis

After recovering from near-fatal injuries, the protagonist discusses the attack and reveals his plan to retaliate. He instructs his allies to spread rumors about his drug use and rally forces. He aims to expose the Heavenly Palace's involvement with the Central Plains, manipulating the Murim Alliance into intervening. The chapter concludes with the protagonist seeking out the Mystic Palace to treat his self-induced poisoning, indicating a complex mix of strategic planning and impulsive actions.