In this chapter, we learn that the old man has been promoted to the rank of Master, and that he now has the opportunity to practice the purple qi master's technique, which is described in great detail in the previous chapter. The old man tells us that this technique is only a small fragment of the overall technique, and the pain of practicing it can be unbearable. The new master is excited to learn this new technique, but he also knows that it is difficult to practice, as there are only eight levels of this technique. He is also sure that he will be able to practice this technique for the rest of his life, as long as he continues to practice it.