In this chapter, we learn that the young man named Luo-zheng has already won the first round of a martial arts competition against the older man named hua-tianming. The younger man, named Yu-lan, is also very eager to learn the art of sword-fighting. He begins to practice at a very early age, at six years old, and then at ten years old and thirteen years old. He compares himself to the sword steps of the Heavenly Sword, which is said to be the most powerful weapon in the heavens. He feels that he is making a great progress in his sword skills from watching the battle between the two men. He thinks that he has a good chance of winning the upcoming all-conquering competition, but he fears that he will be beaten by the younger man.