This chapter's epigraph comes from a conversation between Ling and Ye, in which the two discuss the damage done to the wall by the monster. The monster breaks the wooden pole in half and destroys the wall, which is a feat of strength that surpasses the second level of heaven, according to Ling. He swears that he will have someone to take care of the wall. He says that the monster is a mere slave, and that by nature, the wall is more superior than the pole. He tells the monster that he knew the monster would do this before he even struck it. He asks the monster if he knew it would happen before, and the monster tells him that he did. He also says that he is afraid the monster will get into trouble because of his unpredictable power. He instructs the monster to hold his breath and to let the qi sink into his dantian. He feels like he could take over the world.