After a fierce battle, a wounded man urges his allies to leave him behind to avoid attracting dangerous beasts drawn by the blood smell. His companions insist on treating him on the spot, using Immortal Qi to repel the beasts, but tensions rise as some doubt this protection. The group faces pressure to move quickly due to nearby high-level threats. Meanwhile, rival factions mock and provoke the weakened team, as global rankings reveal severe losses with many countries' Chosen Ones eliminated. The episode ends with an ominous 'national fate punishment' triggered, signaling more peril ahead.