This chapter opens with a description of a large, noisy, and crowded convention center in Paris, France. There are thirty-two prizes to be won in this competition. The first floor contains the common metals, and the second floor contains rare metals. The referee of this competition is a man named Gao dalou, who explains that the goal of the match is to defeat his opponent. The winner will advance on to the next stage. Gao explains that he is using a rare metal called star silver steel, which has a very high affinity for soul power. He explains that each block of this metal costs up to 100,000 soul coins. He is amazed at Gao's skill and wonders if there is a soul tool academy in Paris that would allow him to enter. Gaon explains that his skill is due to self-taught skill, and that he can reach the level of soul-tool making by being taught. He says that he feels like he is the heir to the family's grave.