In this chapter, we learn that the demon master has lost all of his power, and that he has no choice but to remain in the mountains. He tells us that he does not know why he has to stay, but he does know that he is strong enough to resist heaven. He says that he knows that the gods of spring want him to be happy, and he says that this is what he deserves. He reminds us that it was his failure to protect the flame that doomed everything, and not his love for the flame, that made it possible for him to die. He adds that he will bring him something to eat, and tells him that he must report back to the taoists in two days.