The chapter opens at the Dongning mansion, where a disciple has been sent to stay. The disciple tells his lady-in-waiting to follow him to the demon-slaying banquet, which is being held at the palace. He tells her to be careful, because he doesn't like chuan, but he wants to marry someone he chooses. He warns her that when she's twenty, she'll have to go into the military and fight with demons. He also warns her to stay away from the courtiers because they're not supposed to be messing around. The lord of the palace has arrived, and everyone is standing around to greet him. He's the patron saint of the mansion, and he's wearing white clothes. The man next to him is the one who achieved the secret ability at age 15, and at age 20 he was able to achieve the ice potential at age 21. The banquet is held every three years and starts with the rule that everyone should die.