Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a Second Order Supernatural, investigates the contamination source in a hospital.
• He encounters three contaminated individuals who unknowingly interfere with his presence.
• Fu Qian learns that the hospital staff are not familiar with Mr. Rick Wesley, the suspected contamination source.
• He finds an old, unoccupied building and meets an old lady who claims the office is hers.
• Three Night Watchers enter the office, confirming that the place has been vacant since Mr. Rick's retirement.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his keen observation and deduction skills, piecing together clues about the contamination.
• The contaminated individuals show signs of unawareness and slight interference with Fu Qian.
• The old lady and the Night Watchers display confusion and disbelief at Fu Qian's claims.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and its effects on individuals.
• The search for truth and answers in the face of confusion and disbelief.
• The power of observation and deduction in uncovering hidden truths.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with three contaminated individuals, each time asking for directions to Mr. Rick's office.
• He meets an old lady who claims the office is hers, and later, three Night Watchers enter the office, leading to a tense situation.
• Throughout the chapter, Fu Qian maintains a polite and serious demeanor, even when faced with disbelief and hostility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian arrives at what he believes is Mr. Rick's office, but finds it occupied by three Night Watchers and an old woman who mistakenly entered.
• The Night Watchers suspect Fu Qian's intentions and confront him, leading to a tense standoff.
• Fu Qian attempts to reason with the Night Watchers but is misunderstood. They attack, but Fu Qian uses his powers to evade and counterattack.
• The old woman, who is revealed to have Supernatural powers, also attacks Fu Qian and manages to wound him.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Demonstrates his powers and strategic thinking, trying to de-escalate the situation before resorting to combat.
• The Old Woman: Revealed to be a Supernatural with powerful physical abilities, suggesting she may have a hidden past or connection to the Night Watchers or Mr. Rick.
• The Night Watchers: Display their teamwork, combat skills, and dedication to their principles, but also show a lack of patience and understanding in their dealings with Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Mistaken identities and misunderstandings leading to conflict.
• The power dynamics and principles of the Night Watchers.
• The hidden pasts and secrets of the elderly in the world.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the old woman and the Night Watchers, trying to gather information and avoid conflict, but misunderstandings lead to a tense standoff and combat.
• The Night Watchers interact with Fu Qian and the old woman, displaying their teamwork and commitment to their principles, but also showing a lack of patience and understanding.
• The old woman interacts with Fu Qian and the Night Watchers, initially appearing confused and harmless, but later revealing her Supernatural powers and attacking Fu Qian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian uses his ability, Clear Dream, to disorient the Night Watchers and the old lady.
• The old lady, contaminated like the old man before, reveals a Supernatural side, attacking Fu Qian while sleepwalking.
• Fu Qian dodges the attack and engages in a conversation with the mysterious existence controlling the old lady.
• The Night Watchers attempt to rescue the old lady, but she attacks them as well.
• Fu Qian doesn't get a response from the mysterious existence and decides to observe the effects of its attack on the Night Watchers.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his ability to control and observe dreams, as well as his curiosity and adaptability in dangerous situations.
• The old lady is revealed to be contaminated and under the control of a mysterious existence.
• The Night Watchers show teamwork but are no match for Fu Qian's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of contamination and its effects on ordinary people is further explored.
• The theme of communication and understanding between different entities is highlighted, with Fu Qian trying to understand the mysterious existence.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the mysterious existence controlling the old lady, trying to understand its motives and intentions.
• The Night Watchers interact with Fu Qian and the old lady, trying to rescue her but ultimately failing.
• Fu Qian observes the Night Watchers' attempts to rescue the old lady, learning more about the mysterious existence's powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A hostage, seemingly an ordinary old lady, suddenly attacks and injures a terrorist with a powerful, elegant strike, causing severe damage but no physical wounds.
• The Night Watchers, law enforcers, decide to prioritize saving the injured terrorist and retreat, acknowledging they're outmatched.
• The old lady regains consciousness and stops attacking, but the Supernatural presence has left her.
• Fu Qian, a mysterious figure, allows the Night Watchers to leave with the old lady and the injured terrorist.

Character Developments

• The Night Watchers show pragmatism and concern for their injured colleague, prioritizing his life over capturing the old lady.
• Fu Qian demonstrates knowledge of Flesh and Blood Power and seems to have an agenda involving the Night Watchers and the old lady.

Significant Themes

• The elegance and cruelty of Supernatural powers.
• The pragmatism and adaptability of law enforcers in the face of overwhelming power.
• The mysterious intentions of Fu Qian, who seems to be manipulating events.

Character Interactions

• The Night Watchers interact cautiously with Fu Qian, trying to gauge his intentions and even seeking his approval to leave with the old lady.
• Fu Qian shows no interest in interacting with the Night Watchers, focusing instead on the old lady and her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gorimshaw, a mysterious figure suspected of being a Demigod, is searching for the missing wealthy and former medical giant, Rick Wesley.
• The Night Watchers, responsible for guarding Los, aim to control Gorimshaw's actions by finding Rick Wesley first.
• Fu Qian, an investigator, visits Rick's home and office, finding professional documents left behind by an old woman who claimed to be engrossed in work.
• Fu Qian suspects that Rick's high infectivity is a recent mutation, and he might be a key figure in the contamination.

Character Developments

• Gorimshaw: His motives and methods are mysterious, and he's determined to find Rick Wesley, even clashing with the Night Watcher if necessary.
• Fu Qian: He's a diligent and professional investigator, showing no grudges against the Night Watchers and leaving Rick's office untouched.
• Claire, Rick's wife: She's worried and mentally preparing herself for the strange situation her husband is in.

Significant Themes

• The search for truth and answers about Rick Wesley's disappearance and his strange condition.
• The tension between the Night Watchers and Gorimshaw, with each side trying to control the situation.
• The exploration of Supernatural elements and their potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Claire and Winona: Claire seeks reassurance from Winona about Rick's condition, while Winona tries to prepare Claire for the worst.
• Fu Qian and the Night Watchers: Fu Qian leaves Rick's office untouched to give the Night Watchers room to think, showing professional courtesy.
• Gorimshaw and the Night Watchers: Gorimshaw's determination to find Rick Wesley puts him on a collision course with the Night Watchers, who want to control the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Winona, believing the intruder is the Thug, attacks but stops when she realizes it's Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian reveals he found something interesting at the hospital and asks about Rick.
• Winona confirms she hasn't found Fu Qian yet, and reinforcements arrive.

Character Developments

• Winona shows fear and despair when facing Fu Qian's power, but maintains composure.
• Claire regains her composure and understands that Winona might have found Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian shows satisfaction when the Night Watcher reinforcements arrive.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Fu Qian's power intimidates Winona, while the Night Watcher's arrival shifts the balance.
• Information control: Winona and Fu Qian exchange information, each trying to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Winona and Fu Qian engage in a tense, strategic conversation, each trying to understand the other's intentions.
• Claire observes the exchange, understanding that Winona might have found Fu Qian.
• The Night Watcher reinforcements' arrival changes the dynamic, pleasing Fu Qian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leilan, now with improved stealth and decisiveness, ambushes Fu Qian with a powerful, crystal-producing gun attack.
• Fu Qian uses Blood Conquest to evade, but the crystals affect his body, turning parts of it into crystals.
• Leilan reveals that Fu Qian has been "infected" with a tracking poison, making it difficult for him to hide from the Night Watchers.

Character Developments

• Leilan: Shows improved combat skills and strategic thinking, using a tracking poison to monitor Fu Qian's movements.
• Fu Qian: Remains unruffled by the attacks and reveals that he can still move freely despite the tracking poison.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of power and its consequences (Fu Qian's actions and the Night Watchers' response).
• The struggle between law and chaos (Leilan's determination to stop Fu Qian vs. Fu Qian's disregard for rules).
• The use of technology and strategy in combat (Leilan's use of the tracking poison and Fu Qian's Blood Conquest ability).

Character Interactions

• Leilan and Fu Qian: Engage in a tense standoff, with Leilan attempting to negotiate with Fu Qian, while Fu Qian threatens to kill Leilan to remove the tracking poison.
• Winona and Leilan: Winona is initially shocked by Leilan's aggressive behavior but later trusts Leilan's plan to deal with Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian and Winona: Fu Qian doesn't engage with Winona directly, focusing more on Leilan and the tracking poison issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian discovers the Night Watcher's chief hand-crafted the artificial core.
• Leilan arrives and engages in a conversation with Fu Qian, revealing the Night Watchers' strategy to counter Fu Qian's manipulation.
• Fu Qian hints at a potential threat to the city, suggesting that time is running out.

Character Developments

• Winona: Realizes she was under observation, feels shocked and tries to understand Fu Qian's motives.
• Leilan: Shows strategic thinking and understanding of Fu Qian's tactics, tries to negotiate and control the situation.
• Fu Qian: Maintains composure, hints at a secret, and expresses dissatisfaction with the Night Watchers' approach.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and counter-manipulation: Fu Qian's actions are driven by manipulation, and the Night Watchers try to counter this.
• Trust and deception: Both parties try to gain information and control the situation, leading to a lack of trust and open deception.
• Time sensitivity: Fu Qian hints at a time-sensitive threat, adding urgency to the situation.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Leilan: Engage in a strategic conversation, each trying to gain the upper hand and control the situation.
• Fu Qian and Winona: Fu Qian's words shock and confuse Winona, who tries to understand his motives.
• Fu Qian and Claire: Fu Qian hints at a threat to Claire and the city, suggesting a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, a Night Watcher, investigates an unlicensed operation incident in Los.
• He encounters Leilan, Winona, and Claire (Gorimshaw) at the Wesley residence.
• Fu Qian hints at a threat to the entire city, but refuses to elaborate.
• Gorimshaw leaves, and Fu Qian is stopped by a female Night Watcher who creates a deep trench with a single gunshot.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Displayed cunning and deception, hinted at a serious threat, but left without revealing much.
• Leilan: Remained serious and decisive, but allowed Fu Qian to leave without stopping him.
• Winona: Showed disbelief and skepticism towards Fu Qian's claims.
• Claire/Gorimshaw: Packed up and left the residence after Gorimshaw's departure.
• Female Night Watcher: Introduced as a skilled and confident gunslinger, concerned about safety but not afraid to cause damage.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Fu Qian uses deception to gather information, while the female Night Watcher is straightforward and honest about her actions.
• Power and control: The Night Watchers' actions demonstrate their power and control over the situation, while Fu Qian's nonchalant behavior challenges this.
• Threat and danger: The threat to the city is a looming theme, with Fu Qian hinting at it but not revealing details.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Leilan: Fu Qian deceived Leilan, who didn't stop him from leaving.
• Fu Qian and Winona: Winona was skeptical of Fu Qian's claims and didn't trust him.
• Leilan and Winona: They agreed to take Claire back for safety reasons.
• Fu Qian and the Female Night Watcher: They exchanged words about safety and compensation, with the female Night Watcher showing confidence in her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian encounters Thirteen, the Demigod gunslinger and Chief of Los.
• Thirteen threatens Fu Qian with a powerful gun attack, advising him to reconsider leaving.
• Fu Qian learns about Thirteen's ability to catalyze Supernatural structures, enhancing their power.
• Fu Qian reveals that he was aware of Thirteen's presence and had been waiting for her to show up.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience by orchestrating Thirteen's appearance.
• Thirteen shows her prowess as a fighter and her ability to control Supernatural structures.
• Both characters display their intelligence and willingness to engage in strategic conversations.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and strategic maneuvering between characters.
• The use of Supernatural abilities and items in combat.
• Trust and deception in relationships between characters.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Thirteen engage in a tense yet respectful conversation, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Fu Qian uses Thirteen's pride against her, revealing his awareness of her presence and outmaneuvering her.
• Thirteen shows frustration at being outplayed but maintains her composure and threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian is pointed at by two heavy artillery guns but shows no reaction.
• Lady Thirteen, the Night Watcher Chief, is revealed to be susceptible to the Clear Dream plague, indicating its contagiousness.
• Fu Qian confirms the plague's contagiousness and the Night Watcher's accurate information about Mr. Rick.
• Lady Thirteen tests Fu Qian by firing an electric bullet at him, which he catches and analyzes.
• Fu Qian and Lady Thirteen walk together, and she praises his power, but he downplays it.
• Fu Qian reveals he also tested Lady Thirteen first.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows calm under pressure, confirms his suspicions about the plague, and demonstrates his power and intelligence.
• Lady Thirteen: Reveals her susceptibility to the plague, tests Fu Qian, and shows curiosity about his power.

Significant Themes

• The contagiousness and stealth of the Clear Dream plague.
• The power dynamics between Fu Qian and Lady Thirteen.
• The manipulation and testing between characters.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Lady Thirteen: They test each other, with Fu Qian being more open about his intentions while Lady Thirteen is more guarded. They walk together, indicating a temporary alliance or mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and Chief Thirteen discuss Rick's peculiar behavior, which seems to have started after he turned 59.
• Fu Qian suggests that Rick's actions might be due to aging, comparing it to other elderly Supernaturals he's encountered.
• Chief Thirteen reveals that Rick believes he's the center of a broader ecosystem and wants to gather and consume parts of it.
• Fu Qian explains that Rick's licking behavior could be a result of his increased desire for intimate contact with the ecosystem.
• Chief Thirteen expresses curiosity about Fu Qian's presence in the city and his intentions.
• Fu Qian reveals that he's waiting for a fate that will soon arrive in the city.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Fu Qian continues to display his cunning and manipulative nature, using humor and vague answers to evade Chief Thirteen's questions. He also shows a level of understanding about the city's situation and its impending crisis.
• Chief Thirteen: Chief Thirteen becomes increasingly suspicious of Fu Qian's intentions and his connection to Rick's actions. She also reveals a level of curiosity and a willingness to engage in dialogue.

Significant Themes

• Aging and Change: The chapter explores how aging can bring about unexpected changes in individuals, as seen through Rick's peculiar behavior.
• Communication and Understanding: The conversation between Fu Qian and Chief Thirteen highlights the importance of communication and understanding in navigating complex situations.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Chief Thirteen: The two engage in a back-and-forth conversation that is equal parts humorous and tense. Fu Qian's evasive answers and Chief Thirteen's growing suspicion create a dynamic that keeps the reader engaged.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian reveals his ability to control the explosion caused by Lady Thirteen's attack.
• Lady Thirteen admits that Fu Qian's sneak attack was a test to gauge his strength and reaction.
• Fu Qian reveals that he has been manipulating events to drive Mr. Rick to contact the Night Watchers, as he believes in a destined fate involving Mr. Rick.
• Lady Thirteen reveals that she has ordered Mr. Rick's execution, as she has discovered his special changes and believes Fu Qian's plan has failed.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his ability to control and manipulate his body's response to attacks, revealing his unique powers and strategic thinking.
• Lady Thirteen shows her composure and strategic thinking, admitting her actions were a test and revealing her knowledge of Mr. Rick's special changes.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Fu Qian manipulates events to drive Mr. Rick's actions, while Lady Thirteen tests and controls her enemies.
• Fate and destiny: Fu Qian believes in a destined fate involving Mr. Rick, while Lady Thirteen believes she can control and change fate.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Lady Thirteen engage in a battle of wits, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Fu Qian's manipulation of events is revealed to Lady Thirteen, leading to a standoff between them.
• Lady Thirteen's revelation of Mr. Rick's execution order creates a tense and uncertain situation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, under the guise of helping, lures the Night Watcher to execute Mr. Rick, who is infected with a mysterious creature's mutation.
• Lady Thirteen reveals that there's another Demigod among the Night Watcher, hinting at Fu Qian's impending doom.
• Fu Qian believes that Mr. Rick is crucial to the mysterious creature and was being used to spread a plague.
• Lady Thirteen offers Fu Qian a chance to register with the Association if he survives the Night Watcher's manhunt.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, using the Night Watcher to eliminate Mr. Rick while trying to find the mysterious creature.
• Lady Thirteen shows her intelligence and resourcefulness, keeping Fu Qian in check and revealing the Night Watcher's true power.

Significant Themes

• The theme of manipulation and deceit is prominent, with Fu Qian using the Night Watcher to achieve his goals, and Lady Thirteen countering his schemes.
• The power dynamics between the Night Watcher and Fu Qian shift, highlighting the importance of information and intelligence in maintaining control.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Lady Thirteen engage in a battle of wits, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Fu Qian's interaction with the Night Watcher shows his ability to manipulate others for his own purposes.
• Lady Thirteen's interaction with Fu Qian demonstrates her ability to keep him in check and reveal the Night Watcher's true power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Master Gorimshaw vanishes after helping to quell a disaster.
• Fu Qian observes the Demigod reinforcements and decides to retreat.
• Mr. Rick is killed by the Night Watcher, who was manipulated by Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian visits the hospital where Mr. Rick worked to find the source of the Plague.
• He discovers that the dreams of the corrupted are connected and that the mysterious creature resides in the dreams of those older than 59.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and manipulation skills by using the Night Watcher to eliminate Mr. Rick.
• The old medical giant is revealed to be corrupted and is used by Fu Qian as a dream core to explore the dreamscape.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Fu Qian manipulates the Night Watcher and uses the old medical giant to further his goals.
• Dreams and Reality: The distinction between dreams and reality is blurred as Fu Qian explores the dreamscape to find the source of the Plague.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the old medical giant, using him as a means to an end.
• Fu Qian's actions indirectly lead to the death of Mr. Rick, demonstrating his lack of regard for human life in pursuit of his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian enters a dream convergence, where many dreamers' wills intersect.
• He searches for a target that corrupted Mr. Rick, an incomplete God.
• Fu Qian decides not to look for the target directly but to tear down the dream building instead.
• He uses his Glorious Tyrant form to execute an Internal Organ Critical Hit, destroying the target's concept.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and powerful abilities.
• The target, an incomplete God, shows caution and attempts to hide but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Fu Qian and the target reflects the theme of power and resistance.
• The dream convergence illustrates the theme of shared consciousness and collective will.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with the dream environment and the target indirectly.
• The target interacts with Fu Qian through rejection and resistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian returns to the office and finds the old man transformed, with pupil-less eyes and sharp claws, manifesting as a mysterious creature.
• The creature, now more materialized, is aggressive but hesitant to attack Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian tries to engage the creature in conversation, but it remains hostile.
• The creature eventually transforms into a giant, winged form composed of human tissue, using the old man's body as a host.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian remains calm and collected, showing no fear despite the creature's transformation.
• The old man, now a host to the creature, is used as a bargaining tool by the creature.
• The creature, despite its aggressive stance, displays hesitation and shyness in its actions.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Identity: The old man's transformation into a host for the creature explores the theme of identity change and loss.
• Power and Responsibility: Fu Qian's nonchalance about taking lives contrasts with the creature's hesitation, raising questions about the responsibility that comes with power.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and the Creature: Fu Qian tries to engage the creature in conversation, attempting to understand its motivations and actions. The creature, however, remains hostile and focused on its goal of killing Fu Qian.
• The Old Man and the Creature: The old man's body is used as a host by the creature, highlighting the creature's disregard for human life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian uses Eternal Clarity of Thought to freeze the shrinking dragon, then attacks it, realizing it's not concerned about the hostage's life.
• The dragon retreats and speaks, accusing Fu Qian of tricking it.
• Fu Qian activates Blood Conquest and pursues the dragon, which leaves a corrosive trail.
• The dragon tries to fly away, but Fu Qian traps it with Thread of Concern and defeats it with Extreme Hunger Infection and Myriad Tentacles.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his intelligence, adaptability, and strategic thinking, outsmarting the dragon.
• The dragon shows its survival instincts and adaptability but ultimately fails against Fu Qian's tactics.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and adaptability in combat.
• The unfairness of the Supernatural path and dealing with unreasonable opponents.
• The rogue-like nature of the dragon's adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and the dragon engage in a battle of wits, with Fu Qian outmaneuvering the dragon at every turn.
• Fu Qian's calm and decisive actions contrast with the dragon's desperate attempts to escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian defeats the dragon, Huo, which is an aggregation of Pale Willpower and the source of Mr. Rick's nightmares.
• Huo reveals that it was trying to use the tainted power to break free but failed, and thanks Fu Qian for purifying it.
• Huo leaves behind a blurred image of a river, symbolizing an opportunity for Fu Qian's advancement.
• Fu Qian uses his Gospel Blast to enlighten Huo's blurred Willpower, but the image becomes more obscured.
• As Huo leaves, it expresses gratitude one last time, hinting at some comprehension.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic prowess and power, defeating Huo and attempting to enlighten its Willpower.
• Huo, despite being defeated, maintains its composure and shares its story, ultimately expressing gratitude to Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Purification vs. Contamination: Fu Qian's goal is to purify the contaminated world, while Huo seeks purification from its tainted state.
• Advancement and Growth: Both characters seek growth and advancement, with Fu Qian finding a potential opportunity in Huo's final image.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Huo have a polite, almost respectful exchange, with Huo thanking Fu Qian multiple times despite being defeated.
• Fu Qian listens to Huo's story and attempts to enlighten its Willpower, showing respect for the dying creature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian reflects on Huo's behavior, attributing it to mental pollution by an unknown entity.
• He suspects the Blasphemy Monarch as the source of this pollution.
• Fu Qian completes a mission, killing Huo, and gains a promotion to First Order.
• He receives a special reward, Typhoid Fear, and his Sanity Value increases to 98, Inspiration to 99.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: He becomes more suspicious and analytical, developing a theory about the Blasphemy Monarch's involvement in Huo's pollution.
• Huo: Huo is revealed to have been mentally polluted, and its actions were not truly its own.

Significant Themes

• Mental Pollution: The theme of mental pollution is explored, with the Blasphemy Monarch suspected as the source.
• Self-Awareness: The struggle for self-awareness and identity is highlighted, with Huo's lack of clear self-awareness being a central issue.
• Manipulation: The manipulation of thoughts and actions is a key theme, with Fu Qian speculating about the Blasphemy Monarch's manipulation of Huo.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Huo: Fu Qian interacts with Huo, ultimately killing it. He reflects on Huo's actions and develops a theory about its mental pollution.
• Fu Qian and the Blasphemy Monarch: Although not directly present, the Blasphemy Monarch's suspected involvement in Huo's pollution is a significant factor in Fu Qian's thoughts and actions.