Ye Xuan, having activated a new system using two spirit gathering pills, experiences excruciating pain as the system seemingly devours his damaged dantian instead of repairing it. Before this, he is pressured by his family elders to give up the pills for other family members and, after refusing, makes the bold decision to leave the family, severing all ties. He is supported in this decision by the family patriarch and leaves with his loyal servant. The chapter ends with him undergoing a painful transformation, likely related to the system's activation.