The chapter opens with a description of the magic array, which is divided into six and three levels. The first level is called "Level Six," the second "Level Seven," and the third "Level Eight." The first two levels are invisible to the reader, but the third level is too difficult for the reader to understand. The narrator explains that even if the reader were able to undo the hidden levels, it would still be too difficult to do so. He explains that this is because he has "spirit worms" in his body, which are damaging his spirit veins. He says that he cannot use his soul power properly because of these worms. He asks the reader if he is okay, and the reader responds that he is. The sound of a "buzz" is heard in the distance. It is the sound of the residence of Marquis Leizhen, a member of the cloud family. Rumors have it that he resigned from his rank and retired, his family soon exterminated, and things have changed in the 17 years since then. He tells the reader that besides the family, many other members of the family either died or were missing. He adds that the radicals have been able to eradicate their enemies, and that they now constitute the largest force in the clouds. He thanks the reader for the information, and asks him to hurry to find his way out of the house. The house looks to be about to collapse, and