In this episode, a newcomer named Randy notices Anna Clarre, a cold and distant woman from the Alliance, sparking suspicion among others. While Randy is challenged about the dangerous reputation of various sects, including the demon Paradox Sect known for redirecting tribulations, tension builds around their differing cultivation methods. As the scene shifts, a sudden test of mathematical knowledge becomes a battlefield—Randy asks a multiplication question, revealing an unexpected breakthrough when an opponent reaches a new level of cultivation by mastering multiplication. This surprising advancement unsettles the group, leaving the episode ending on heightened uncertainty.