Evan impresses the sect elders by reaching the rare realm of variance, prompting the legendary Zenith to bestow upon him a divine artifact, which surprisingly turns out to be a simple abacus. Despite skepticism, this event marks a breakthrough, elevating Evan to supreme elder, second only to the sect founder. Miller orders all disciples to acknowledge Evan's new status and informs him about an upcoming tournament among the Five Great Sects, where victory could secure a place in the elite Alliance. The episode ends with Evan facing pressure to fight, unsure of how the abacus will aid him.