Linden falls into the Great Wilderness, knocking out Neve of Tushan. Hunted by the Demon Hunt Division for a demonic aura, he inherits 'The Emperor's Sutra'. His relationship with Neve of Tushan evolves into a life-and-death bond. After Neve sacrifices herself, Linden carries her coffin to enter the Demonforge Abyss and revive her with the Alchemical Flame and Soul-Restoring Pill. He uncovers a conspiracy behind the Demon Hunt Division and the Spirit Snatching Art.
