Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The monk uses his remaining strength to create a Dharma Body for Zhou You, which descends from the sky and begins to purify the monsters with golden light.
• Old Li summons Ox-Head and Horse-Face to help the revolutionary army.
• Zhou You enters a state of enlightenment and advances in his swordsmanship.
• The Water Heaven Buddha's golden body emerges, and its flesh palace begins to spread rapidly.
• Zhou You summons Jixiang Jimiao Guimu Bodhisattva, but the monk intervenes and calms the Bodhisattva, who then agrees to help stop the Water Heaven Buddha.

Character Developments

• Zhou You gains a deeper understanding of his swordsmanship and reaches a corner of the Innate realm.
• The monk uses his remaining strength to help Zhou You and the revolutionary army.
• Jixiang Jimiao Guimu Bodhisattva is calmed by the monk and agrees to help stop the Water Heaven Buddha.

Significant Themes

• Enlightenment and self-realization.
• The power of Buddhist teachings and compassion.
• The consequences of obsession and madness.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and the monk work together to combat the Water Heaven Buddha.
• Old Li summons Ox-Head and Horse-Face to aid the revolutionary army.
• Jixiang Jimiao Guimu Bodhisattva interacts with the monk and agrees to help stop the Water Heaven Buddha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You encounters Ghost Mother Bodhisattva, who mistakes him for the World-Honored One.
• Zhou You learns that the golden body they're facing is Water Heaven Buddha's discarded shell, corrupted and driven mad.
• Zhou You enters the Buddha's Dharma Realm, finds a hidden temple, and faces illusions and a mysterious entity.
• Zhou You encounters Huo En, his classmate from the Cloudview Sect, now corrupted and serving the mysterious entity.

Character Developments

• Zhou You's cultivation significantly improves, surpassing his former level and reaching the level of grandmasters.
• Zhou You's sanity takes a hit after facing the mysterious entity's illusions.
• Huo En, Zhou You's classmate, has been corrupted and is now serving the mysterious entity.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and decay: The theme of corruption is further emphasized with the appearance of the corrupted Water Heaven Buddha and the mysterious entity's influence on Huo En.
• The power of the mind: Zhou You's encounter with the mysterious entity highlights the power of the mind and the dangers of delving too deep into unknown realms.
• The consequences of curiosity: Zhou You's curiosity about the mysterious entity leads to a significant decrease in his sanity.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You interacts with Ghost Mother Bodhisattva, who mistakes him for the World-Honored One and tries to help him.
• Zhou You briefly interacts with the monk before leaving to face the mysterious entity.
• Zhou You encounters Huo En, his corrupted classmate, who now serves the mysterious entity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You faces off against Huo En, who is now a grotesque lump of flesh controlled by Water Heaven Buddha.
• Huo En expresses regret and pleads for mercy, but Zhou You kills him.
• Zhou You fights and defeats the two elite guards protecting Huo En.
• Zhou You destroys the lump of flesh, ending the final boss battle.
• Zhou You prepares to push Water Heaven Buddha into the abyss.

Character Developments

• Zhou You demonstrates his prowess and determination, overcoming powerful enemies and illusions.
• Huo En shows regret and desperation in his final moments, questioning his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty.
• Ghost Mother Bodhisattva and the monk support Zhou You, with the monk ultimately buying time for Shi Dakai's plan.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of loyalty and servitude to a corrupt regime.
• The struggle against overwhelming power and the will to resist.
• The importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Huo En have a brief exchange, with Huo En expressing regret and Zhou You showing no mercy.
• Zhou You interacts with the elite guards, demonstrating his combat skills and strategy.
• Zhou You, Ghost Mother Bodhisattva, and the monk work together to weaken Water Heaven Buddha and create an opportunity for Shi Dakai's plan.
• Shi Dakai interacts with the burning skeletons, appealing to their shared past and asking for their help in the final task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Water Heaven Buddha descends into the world, pursuing Zhou You.
• Shi Dakai and the monk sacrifice themselves to weaken Water Heaven Buddha.
• The Chongluan are held back by reinforcements from the Eight Great Families and the Shan Family.
• Zhou You attempts to send Water Heaven Buddha to Myriad Abysses but encounters difficulties.
• Old Li intervenes, revealing his true appearance and determination to bury Water Heaven Buddha.

Character Developments

• Zhou You shows resilience and strategic thinking in facing Water Heaven Buddha.
• Shi Dakai and the monk display selflessness and resolve in their sacrifices.
• Old Li reveals his true appearance and past glory, demonstrating his resolve to confront Water Heaven Buddha.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Shi Dakai, the monk)
• Resilience and determination in the face of adversity (Zhou You, Old Li)
• The consequences of past actions (Water Heaven Buddha's corruption and fall)

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Old Li: Master-disciple relationship, with Zhou You seeking Old Li's guidance and Old Li stepping in to help his disciple.
• Shi Dakai and the monk: United in their resolve to stop Water Heaven Buddha, they sacrifice themselves to weaken him.
• Flower Lady and Old Li: Despite her concerns for Old Li's safety, Flower Lady ultimately allows him to confront Water Heaven Buddha.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Li performs a ritual to summon Yin soldiers, borrowing their formation to create a passage into the abyss.
• Xiao Dushui uses a tribulation-crossing technique to strike Water Heaven Buddha with his dharma sword.
• Hanlu, the Western God's messenger, lends a hand by using a heavenly king's badge.
• Zhou You leaps into the hole, using Duanxie to push Water Heaven Buddha into the Myriad Abysses.
• Water Heaven Buddha's vine grabs Zhou You, but he is saved by the bone Second Master Shan gave him.
• The Dharma Realm collapses, and Zhou You escapes with Doggy.

Character Developments

• Old Li: Shows his serious side by performing a dangerous ritual to help Zhou You. Later, he confesses his feelings to Flower Lady.
• Zhou You: Proves his determination and courage by facing Water Heaven Buddha alone and pushing it into the abyss.
• Xiao Dushui: Sacrifices his dharma sword to help Zhou You, showing his loyalty and friendship.
• Hanlu: Despite her initial reluctance, she helps Zhou You, showing a softer side.

Significant Themes

• Unity and cooperation: Various characters work together to defeat Water Heaven Buddha.
• Sacrifice: Characters like Xiao Dushui, Hanlu, and even Water Heaven Buddha (in a twisted way) make sacrifices to achieve their goals.
• Determination and courage: Zhou You demonstrates his resolve in facing Water Heaven Buddha alone.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Water Heaven Buddha: Their final confrontation highlights Zhou You's determination and Water Heaven Buddha's desperation.
• Old Li and Flower Lady: Their interaction shows their growing affection, with Old Li confessing his feelings.
• Xiao Dushui and Zhou You: Xiao Dushui's sacrifice shows his loyalty and friendship towards Zhou You.
• Hanlu and Zhou You: Hanlu's assistance, despite her initial reluctance, shows a softer side and a willingness to help Zhou You.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You completes his mission and is about to leave.
• Shan Zhengye, after witnessing the revolution's impact, decides to invest in it.
• The Shangqing Sect is preparing to seal the mountain, marking the end of the Chongluan threat.
• Mount Mao's headmaster, Zhu Wei, visits the Shangqing Sect to inquire about their patriarch.

Character Developments

• Zhou You has grown in reputation and leadership, earning the respect of his allies.
• Shan Zhengye has gained a new perspective on the revolution and its impact on the common people.
• Xiao Dushui (Xiao Hongyi) has returned to the Shangqing Sect as its Sect Master, preparing to seal the mountain.

Significant Themes

• The impact of revolution on society and the common people.
• The role of cultivators in the mortal world and their decision to retreat from it.
• The passage of time and the impermanence of human affairs.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You bids farewell to Old Li and the others before leaving.
• Shan Zhengye discusses the revolution's impact with his subordinate, Zhong.
• Xiao Dushui interacts with Zhu Wei, the headmaster of Mount Mao, displaying his authority and disdain for Zhu Wei's behavior.
• Xiao Dushui returns to the Shangqing Sect, greeted by his disciples and subordinates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Dushui, the Taoist, returns to Shangqing Sect after helping Zhou You and reveals he knew about Zhou You's true identity as the Chosen One.
• The sect begins preparations to seal the mountain and dismiss disciples due to the impending Heavenly Dao tide.
• Zhou You's wedding is held, with Hanlu attending but showing signs of distress.
• Cang Le appears on the Yin Road, destroying the Water Heaven Buddha's spiritual essence.

Character Developments

• Xiao Dushui: Reveals his knowledge of Zhou You's true identity and his dedication to guiding him back to Shangqing Sect.
• Hanlu: Struggles with her feelings after Zhou You's departure, considering leaving her sect and traveling overseas.
• Cang Le: Shows his loyalty to his lord by destroying the Water Heaven Buddha's spiritual essence.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Xiao Dushui's actions are driven by his belief in Zhou You's destiny to return to Shangqing Sect.
• Karma and consequences: The Heavenly Dao tide is a result of the karmic consequences of the Chosen Ones' actions.
• Immortality and transcendence: Zhou You obtains a Divine Statue that extends his lifespan and brings him closer to immortality.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Dushui and the Shangqing Sect elders: Xiao Dushui gives instructions for the sect's future, showing his authority and wisdom.
• Flower Lady and Hanlu: Flower Lady expresses concern for Hanlu's well-being after Zhou You's departure, suggesting she leave her sect.
• Cang Le and the Water Heaven Buddha: Cang Le destroys the Water Heaven Buddha's spiritual essence, showing his loyalty to his lord.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You completes his mission in the Myriad Abysses scenario and returns.
• He receives a substantial reward of 30,000 Soul Stones for his achievements.
• He gains access to an extensive exchange list, including skills and items from various characters he encountered.

Character Developments

• Zhou You reflects on his choices in previous scenarios and realizes the Black Book has been guiding him towards different paths.
• He decides to exchange for useful skills and items to enhance his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's choices and actions.
• The influence of reputation on relationships and interactions.
• The importance of luck and fortune in critical moments.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You interacts with the Black Book, which provides him with an exchange list and reveals the influence of reputation on available options.
• He reflects on his interactions with various characters from the Myriad Abysses scenario, including Old Li, Cang Le, and Hanlu, but finds no exchange options for them.
• Zhou You returns to his rental room, where he interacts with Niu Niu, the landlady's daughter.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Huan, an ordinary university student, gains the ability to see supernatural entities after visiting an ancient temple in the mountains.
• Her friends who accompanied her on the trip start dying in bizarre accidents, while Lin Huan is tormented by their ghostly appearances.
• Zhou You, a debt-ridden young man, takes in a little female ghost and buys her two cloth dolls that can house spirits.
• Li Sanli, Zhou You's friend, calls him for an unknown reason, hinting at a potential job opportunity.

Character Developments

• Lin Huan: Realizes her ordinary life has been shattered by her new ability and is tormented by the ghosts of her friends.
• Zhou You: Shows kindness and consideration towards the little female ghost, buying her dolls to help her grow stronger.
• Li Sanli: Still maintains his boisterous and teasing demeanor but shows concern for Zhou You's financial situation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of meddling with the supernatural.
• The struggle between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
• The power of friendship and concern, even in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lin Huan interacts with the ghosts of her friends, who try to coerce her into committing suicide.
• Zhou You interacts with the little female ghost, showing affection and care towards her.
• Zhou You and Li Sanli maintain their friendly banter, with Li Sanli hinting at a potential job opportunity for Zhou You.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Zhou You and his allies reach the Myriad Abysses, a realm filled with ancient, powerful creatures and remnants of past eras.
2. They encounter and defeat various formidable foes, including a Heavenly Dragon, a Great Emperor of the Yellow Heaven, and a remnant of the Buddha Heart.
3. Zhou You learns about the true nature of the world's creation and the role of the scripts in maintaining its balance.
4. He discovers that the Myriad Abysses is a graveyard for failed scripts and that the current world is the result of countless sacrifices and compromises.
5. Zhou You faces the final challenge, the Great Emperor of the Yellow Heaven True Saint, and defeats it with the help of his allies and the power of the Heaven-Shaking Arrow.

Character Developments

1. Zhou You's power and understanding of the world grow significantly as he faces increasingly powerful foes and learns about the true nature of the scripts.
2. He becomes more aware of the consequences of his actions and the burden of his role as a script user.
3. Zhou You's allies, such as Hanlu and Tao Le'an, also grow stronger and more confident in their abilities.

Significant Themes

1. The consequences of power and the responsibility that comes with it.
2. The cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, and the interconnectedness of all things.
3. The struggle between order and chaos, and the necessity of balance between the two.

Character Interactions

1. Zhou You's bond with his allies deepens as they face challenges together, with Hanlu and Tao Le'an playing crucial roles in supporting him.
2. Zhou You's relationship with the Great Emperor of the Yellow Heaven True Saint becomes more complex as he learns about its origins and the role it played in the world's creation.
3. Zhou You's interactions with the remnants of past eras, such as the Heavenly Dragon and the Buddha Heart, highlight the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You receives a call from Big-Head Li about a series of university student suicides that might not be suicides.
• Zhou You visits an apartment belonging to one of the survivors, which is eerily cold and filled with yin energy, but no ghosts.
• Zhou You decides to find the client for this case.

Character Developments

• Zhou You shows his ability to manipulate locks using mysticism.
• Zhou You demonstrates his concern for human life, prioritizing it over trespassing.
• Li Sanli shows his carefree and materialistic nature, focusing on the value of collectible items in the apartment.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the wealthy and the ordinary, with the apartment representing the former's lifestyle.
• The presence of yin energy without any visible ghosts, hinting at an unseen supernatural force.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Li Sanli's banter and friendship are evident in their conversation.
• Zhou You shows concern for Li Sanli's safety and understanding of his ignorance about mysticism.
• Zhou You's determination to help, despite his initial reluctance, shows his compassion and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, struggling with a stiff neck, finds it challenging to write as much as planned.
• They decide to post the day's work early, combining it with the next day's update.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows resilience in continuing to write despite physical discomfort.
• They demonstrate adaptability by changing their plan to accommodate their condition.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: The protagonist persists in their task despite the discomfort.
• Adaptability: They adjust their plans to suit their current situation.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter, as it's primarily an internal monologue.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You and Li Sanli arrive at Lin Huan's estate after a long drive.
• They encounter a group of "ghost-hunting" experts gathered at Lin Huan's home, each with pompous attitudes.
• Zhou You's hostility towards the group escalates due to their pretentious behavior.
• Lin Chen, Lin Huan's father, arrives and introduces the gathered experts.
• Zhou You senses yin energy in the estate, hinting at the presence of a ghost.

Character Developments

• Zhou You displays increased hostility towards fraudulent ghost-hunters, suggesting a growing disdain for those who exploit the supernatural for personal gain.
• Lin Chen demonstrates his ability to manage people and maintain composure under stress.
• Zhou You shows interest in the yin energy present in the estate, indicating his commitment to investigating the supernatural.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the theme of authenticity versus pretension, with Zhou You challenging the false claims and attitudes of the gathered experts.
• It also touches on the theme of wealth and power, with Lin Chen's fortune and influence allowing him to gather such a group of "experts."

Character Interactions

• Zhou You's interactions with the gathered experts are tense and hostile, highlighting his disdain for their pretentious behavior.
• Zhou You and Li Sanli's dynamic is shown, with Li Sanli trying to keep Zhou You from causing further conflict.
• Zhou You's brief interaction with Lin Chen hints at a potential connection between their families.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen, a wealthy businessman, gathers professionals to help save his daughter, Lin Huan, who claims to see ghosts after a club trip to an ancient temple.
• Lin Chen reveals that several members of the club have died in bizarre suicides, and his daughter's condition has worsened since.
• Lin Chen offers a substantial reward to anyone who can resolve the issue, but he refuses to let anyone examine his daughter directly.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Struggles with his guilt for neglecting his daughter's upbringing and is desperate to save her.
• Zhou You: A calm and collected professional, he takes on the job despite the risks and uses his skills to create an illusion to send Li Sanli home safely.
• Li Sanli: Initially enthusiastic about the job, he becomes frightened and wants to leave but ultimately stays for the night after learning about his wife's pregnancy.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of neglecting one's family and responsibilities.
• The dangers of dabbling in the supernatural without proper understanding or protection.
• The power dynamics between the wealthy and those who seek their favor or assistance.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Li Sanli: Zhou You uses his skills to create an illusion to send Li Sanli home, showing his care for his friend's safety.
• Lin Chen and the professionals: Lin Chen is desperate for help but is also cautious and protective of his daughter, refusing to let anyone examine her directly.
• The professionals: They all take the job seriously and prepare for the night ahead, each using their own methods to protect themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You, seemingly drunk, awakens to find a ghostly figure in his room, which he dispatches with ease.
• Wen Tianyi and the other exorcists encounter supernatural phenomena in the living room, causing them to panic and lose control.
• Zhou You intervenes, saving Wen Tianyi and eliminating the ghostly apparitions.
• Zhou You expresses disdain for the current state of cultivators and the Daoist Association.

Character Developments

• Zhou You: Revealed to be a powerful cultivator, capable of easily dispatching supernatural entities. He shows disdain for the current state of cultivators and the Daoist Association.
• Wen Tianyi: Initially portrayed as a greedy and incompetent fraud, he is genuinely terrified and desperate when faced with the supernatural. Zhou You saves him, but he is left humiliated and shaken.
• The other exorcists: They are all revealed to be incompetent and fraudulent, unable to handle the supernatural phenomena. They are either incapacitated or humiliated by the events.

Significant Themes

• The decline of cultivators and the Daoist Association: Zhou You's comments highlight the decline in the quality and power of cultivators, reflecting the theme of the Age of Dharma's Decline.
• Greed and corruption: The exorcists, including Wen Tianyi, are motivated by greed, leading them to take on a job they are not equipped to handle. This results in their humiliation and near-death experiences.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi: Zhou You saves Wen Tianyi, but the latter is left humiliated and shaken. Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between a genuine cultivator and a fraudulent exorcist.
• Zhou You and the other exorcists: Zhou You expresses disdain for the other exorcists, reflecting the theme of the decline of cultivators and the Daoist Association. Their interactions highlight the incompetence and fraudulence of the other exorcists.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You, a powerful swordsman, beheads a monk, revealing it to be an empty shell with no Buddhist Dharma inside.
• The head explodes, but Zhou You's sword aura neutralizes it, and a faint voice threatens Zhou You.
• Wen Tianyi, the monk's companion, is captured by Zhou You. He initially lies but eventually reveals that the monk was a Southeast Asian curse practitioner.
• Tong Fan and Xu Xiaochuan, a couple, are stalked by a supernatural entity while driving. They are trapped in their car and forced to kill each other by a message on a road sign.

Character Developments

• Zhou You: Displayed immense strength and calmness in the face of the supernatural. He is determined to find the truth behind the curse practitioners.
• Wen Tianyi: Initially boastful and arrogant, he becomes fearful and cooperative after being captured by Zhou You.
• Tong Fan: Initially strong-willed and independent, she becomes terrified and desperate as she and her boyfriend are stalked by the entity.
• Xu Xiaochuan: Initially confident and poised, he becomes paranoid and violent under the entity's influence, ultimately killing his girlfriend.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and its terrifying nature, capable of driving people to madness and violence.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths people will go to when faced with death.
• The theme of truth and deception, as characters lie or hide information to protect themselves.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi: Zhou You interrogates Wen Tianyi, using a unique method to pressure him into revealing information about the curse practitioner.
• Tong Fan and Xu Xiaochuan: Their relationship is strained by fear and desperation as they are stalked by the entity. Ultimately, they turn on each other, leading to their deaths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen returns to find his home in disarray, with several "masters" dead or missing.
• He learns that the impostor Master Zhiguang was a demon, and the real one never left the temple.
• Lin Chen hires Zhou You to help save his daughter, who is possessed by a yin spirit.
• Zhou You discovers that the girl has connected with the netherworld and sets up a ritual to communicate with the spirit.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen shows ruthlessness in his business dealings but is deeply protective of his daughter.
• Zhou You demonstrates his power and knowledge, handling the yin energy and setting up a ritual.
• Wen Tianyi is revealed to be a useless fraud but is kept around by Zhou You for unknown reasons.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the risks taken for wealth.
• The power of yin energy and the danger it poses.
• The importance of family and the lengths one will go to protect them.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Zhou You: Lin Chen hires Zhou You to save his daughter, while Zhou You is cautious and evaluative of Lin Chen's character.
• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi: Zhou You keeps Wen Tianyi around for his own purposes, while Wen Tianyi is terrified and wants to leave.
• Lin Chen and his daughter: Lin Chen is deeply concerned for his daughter's well-being and is willing to do anything to save her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen consults Zhou You about his daughter's mysterious illness.
• Zhou You introduces the concept of "Spirit Passage," a rare constitution that allows one to see horrifying entities from the Yin Road, which usually leads to mental instability and suicide within half a year.
• Lin Chen reveals that his daughter visited a temple that doesn't exist, and the investigation found no trace of it.
• Two more students from the same university club die.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Struggles to find a solution for his daughter's condition, remains calm and collected despite the dire situation.
• Zhou You: Demonstrates expertise in spiritual matters, uses scientific analogies to explain spiritual concepts, and shows empathy towards Lin Chen's daughter.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the rational and the supernatural.
• The consequences of uncovering hidden truths.
• The power of belief and perception in shaping reality.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Zhou You: Lin Chen seeks Zhou You's help, and they exchange information about the case. Zhou You tries to explain complex spiritual concepts to Lin Chen in a relatable way.
• Lin Chen and his subordinates: Lin Chen sends his subordinates to investigate the temple and later receives updates about the situation from them.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Zhou You and Lin Chen intercept two bodies being sent for autopsy, both with double pupils and signs of a curse.
• Zhou You discovers that the curse master is using these lives to cast spells and plans to find the survivor to stop him.
• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi visit the survivor's apartment, finding it filled with trash and the survivor dead, his head severed.

Character Developments

• Zhou You demonstrates his powers and determination to uphold justice, even in the face of danger.
• Lin Chen shows concern for his daughter's safety and is willing to pay any price to protect her.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, with Zhou You representing the former and the curse master the latter.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the fate of the college students and the survivor.

Character Interactions

• Zhou You and Lin Chen form an uneasy alliance, with Lin Chen willing to pay Zhou You for his services.
• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi work together, with Wen Tianyi serving as Zhou You's driver and assistant.
• Zhou You's powers and methods intimidate those around him, such as the medical workers and Wen Tianyi.

• Zhou You and Wen Tianyi discover two more victims, both killed by the curse caster. The first had double pupils, while the second had his eyes gouged out.
• Zhou You performs a ritual to summon the second victim's soul, which leads them to a stack of drawings. One of them depicts an Outer Realm demon.
• Zhou You leaves the estate to deal with the curse caster, despite Lin Chen's pleas to stay. He leaves behind contingencies for Lin Chen's protection.
• Back at the estate, Lin Chen's men report that the guards at the gate have been cursed. Lin Chen initially believes this is a sign that the curse caster is following rules, but then they see countless blood-red eyes in the old forest beyond the estate, staring at the estate.