While cultivating in Emerald Palace, Orion is suddenly invaded by a soul from another world seeking to possess him, but he shatters it and glimpses memories of a looming Great Divine Calamity targeting his sect. At a gathering of saints, Eldric declares the calamity's approach and demands contributions to the Divine List, which grants godhood to sacrificial disciples. Accused unfairly, Orion refuses to sacrifice his Shadow Sect disciples and declares he will sever the centuries-old Triune Lords’ bond, shocking all. As tensions rise, Orion abandons his Saint title, provoking dire consequences and forcing him to face a critical choice presented by a mysterious system.