The chapter opens with a description of the underground temple, which is hidden within the earth's soil. The protagonist explains that he has come to the temple to hide his identity. He introduces himself as "huai yin" and introduces his new guest, "dan sheng." The protagonist introduces himself and introduces him as "bai gu chao." He explains that the protagonist is a "symbiosis" , and that the monster in him is the "six-eared macaque." He asks the protagonist to convince the six-eard monkey to let them continue their mission.