Synopsis

The chapter opens with a discussion among the Murim Alliance regarding which branch to reinforce against a demonic cult attack. The protagonist, through logical deduction, unveils the cult's strategy: splitting the Alliance's forces to weaken them for an attack on the Sichuan branch. It's revealed that a spy is present, deliberately feeding false information to misdirect the rescue efforts, planning to use this info to set a trap. The chapter ends with the protagonist realizing the plan and attempting to relay the true intel quickly.