In the auction hall of the night-king city, young master Qin and his brother ling discuss the significance of the five elements of gold, wood , water , fire , and earth . The five elements are represented by five floors in the hall. Together, they make a "formation" . Young master ling criticizes the formation, saying that once it is activated, "no one can escape death, even a transcendence cultivator realm". He says that linyue does not have a say in the matter, and that he is not afraid of him. He claims that he cannot provoke the people of the city, but he cannot afford to do so, as he is hiding behind someone else's back. He accuses the city of forcing him to do this, and says that he must not speak to a higher being. ling says that this is a lesson for him to learn, that a lower-class man should not talk to the higher one. The two discuss the flaws of the formation. They decide to meet tomorrow at the guest hall to discuss the matter.