Synopsis

The group delves deeper into the Imperial Palace Guardians Hall, encountering escalating threats such as booby-trapped pathways and elite guardians. A powerful warrior known as the Blood Blade Master effortlessly defeats one of the hall's guardians, highlighting her immense strength. Meanwhile, another group member confronts a young Embroidered Uniform Guard who reveals himself to be a member of the Demonic Cult, engaging in a brutal fight. The chapter ends with the realization that the palace is under a serious assault from multiple dangerous factions.