Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Si He learns that the enemy is the Vacuum Disease Nation led by Consumption, a formidable disease known for its cunning and caution.
• Si He's communication with Consumption is cut off, and he senses something amiss.
• Atomizer (Si Yongdao) reveals his true identity and summons a powerful creature, [Life Tribulation Wave], to battle Hua Qianqiu.
• Si Yongdao betrays his family by making them drink spinal fluid, turning them into Pestilence Giants, including his father Si He, who becomes a 270-meter colossal giant.
• Luo Nian, controlled by the chairman, appears and kills the colossal giant Si He with a single slash.

Character Developments

• Si He's resolve hardens despite facing setbacks, showing his determination and resilience.
• Si Yongdao's betrayal of his family reveals his ruthlessness and ambition.
• Luo Nian's appearance, controlled by the chairman, shows that she is still a formidable force despite her death.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences, as seen in Si Yongdao's actions against his family.
• The power dynamics between diseases and Plague Exterminators, with Consumption's cunning and the chairman's control over Luo Nian.
• The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to achieve their goals, as seen in Si He's determination and Si Yongdao's ruthlessness.

Character Interactions

• Si He's interaction with Consumption shows the tense relationship between diseases and Plague Exterminators.
• Si Yongdao's betrayal of his family demonstrates the lack of loyalty and trust among the Si Family members.
• Luo Nian's appearance and her interaction with Si He show the chairman's control over her and her continued influence as a formidable Plague Exterminator.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Si Yongdao, the Atomizer, discovers that the Plague Extermination and Pestilence systems share similarities in their essence, concerning life and genetics.
• Si Yongdao is atomized by the pitch-black holy beast, [Life Tribulation Wave], after it approaches.
• Hua Qianqiu, Patient Association No.2, confronts Life Tribulation Wave but escapes after a brief exchange.
• Huo Hu reports that Flame Emperor, Zuo Xinglie, also escaped, hinting at hidden powers and enhancements.
• Zhou Zhi, the chairman, learns that Si He, the Si Family head, and Luo Nian, the Luo Clan head, have fallen, and the holy artifact is missing.
• Ultimate Bliss's forces secure a significant victory, capturing supplies, members, and a Medical Field Cabin.

Character Developments

• Si Yongdao shows curiosity and intelligence in understanding the connection between Plague Extermination and Pestilence systems but meets his demise.
• Hua Qianqiu demonstrates his strength and title-class status by facing Life Tribulation Wave.
• Huo Hu reveals his strategic mind and knowledge of secret arts, hinting at his past.
• Zhou Zhi exhibits his leadership and strategic prowess, managing the battle and making decisions.
• Zuo Xinglie shows his cunning and ruthlessness, revealing his true nature to Si Yongdao.

Significant Themes

• The connection and similarities between Plague Extermination and Pestilence systems.
• The power dynamics between the Medical Department, the Disease Kingdom, and the Six Nations.
• The ruthlessness and cunning of characters in their pursuit of power and survival.

Character Interactions

• Si Yongdao and Consumption discuss the connection between the two systems, leading to Si Yongdao's realization.
• Hua Qianqiu and Huo Hu exchange information about the battle and the escape of Flame Emperor.
• Zhou Zhi learns about the battle's progress and the Medical Department's losses from Twenty-Three.
• Zuo Xinglie confronts Si Yongdao, revealing his true nature and delivering a fatal blow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Medical Department initiates the Millennial Blood War to conquer the Six Nations.
• The Vacuum Theocracy is devastated by a mysterious pestilence, becoming the Vacuum Disease Nation.
• Ultimate Bliss defeats the Medical Department, with Zhou Zhi, the new president, emerging as a powerful Plague Exterminator.
• The Xuanyuan front line sees Bai Yao's withdrawal after losing to Little Mushroom, and the Great Abyss and Zhou/Chu Clans halt their campaigns.
• Chu Die plans to return to the Holy Land to confront Demon King Ruan Yin, signaling the Millennial Blood War's intensification.
• Wen Liuchun and Crown explore the Vacuum Disease Nation, encountering extreme cold and signs of severe pestilence.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi is revealed to be the new president of Ultimate Bliss, displaying immense power as a Plague Exterminator.
• Bai Yao suffers a defeat at the hands of Little Mushroom, questioning his capabilities.
• Chu Die demonstrates strategic thinking and determination to face Ruan Yin.
• Wen Liuchun adapts to the harsh conditions of the Vacuum Disease Nation, showing resilience.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Medical Department and Ultimate Bliss, with the latter emerging victorious but facing new challenges.
• The devastating impact of pestilences on societies and environments, as seen in the Vacuum Disease Nation.
• The exploration of the Vacuum Disease Nation, hinting at the dangers and mysteries within.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi's true identity is revealed to his subordinates, causing shock and awe.
• Bai Yao and Little Mushroom clash, with the latter's confidence in Zhou Zhi evident.
• Chu Die and Zhou Ting discuss the upcoming confrontation with Ruan Yin, showcasing their alliance.
• Wen Liuchun and Crown work together to navigate the treacherous Vacuum Disease Nation, highlighting their partnership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Liuchun, now Imperial Crown, walks alone through a deserted, snow-covered city, once a bustling metropolis now ravaged by extreme cold and diseases.
• She encounters a dragon-level disease, [Frostbite], and defeats it using her [Wide-Area Silence] and [Asymptomatic Infection] abilities.
• Wen Liuchun is then challenged by [Agitation], a progenitor-level disease, and faces off against [Three-Headed Black Dog], a rabies plague nearing progenitor status.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun's confidence and prowess as Imperial Crown grow, demonstrating her ability to handle powerful diseases alone.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three monitor Wen Liuchun's progress and discuss the implications of the emerging Disease Nation.

Significant Themes

• The power of Imperial Crown and its symbiote, Wen Liuchun, and their role in the new era of Pestilence World.
• The unity and manipulation of diseases by an unknown force, leading to the formation of the Disease Nation.
• The potential attraction of the Disease Nation to smaller Pestilence factions.

Character Interactions

• Wen Liuchun faces off against [Agitation] and [Three-Headed Black Dog], showcasing her growth and confidence as Imperial Crown.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss Wen Liuchun's progress and the implications of the Disease Nation, revealing their trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Disease Nation's unique structure, with four independent progenitors.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the mission of Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown.
• Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown face Agitation, a progenitor of the Disease Nation.
• Wen Liuchun is severely injured and captured by Agitation.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun demonstrates her prowess but is ultimately defeated, showing her determination and pride.
• Zhou Zhi reveals his confidence in Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown, hinting at his hidden strength.
• Agitation shows his power and cunning, capturing Wen Liuchun after a brief battle.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and pestilences, with new challenges posed by the Disease Nation's structure.
• The importance of partnerships and teamwork, as seen in Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown's mission.
• The price of arrogance, as Wen Liuchun's overconfidence leads to her defeat.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the mission, showing their trust in Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown.
• Wen Liuchun and Imperial Crown face Agitation, with Wen Liuchun's pride clashing with Agitation's cunning.
• Wen Liuchun's injury and capture by Agitation, highlighting the danger and unpredictability of their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Medical Department has retreated, and the Six Nations are at peace due to Zhou Zhi's intimidation.
• Zhou Zhi is focusing on researching [Formless Equipment] and [Holy Relics] and reviewing medical journals.
• A Ten Houses member, Xiao Feiyang, is exposed for unethical behavior, and Twenty-Three expresses disapproval.
• Zhou Zhi receives a message about a new Ten Houses being conferred by Ruan Yin in the Medical Department Holy Land.
• In the Formula World, Ruan Yin is conferring new Ten Houses titles, and the celebration is underway.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi is taking a rare period of rest, focusing on research and reviewing journals, delegating lower-level issues.
• Twenty-Three has been influenced by Zhou Zhi and now shares his disdain for unethical Plague Exterminators.
• Ruan Yin is displaying a newfound reluctance to kill, maintaining a more peaceful demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of ethics and morality in Plague Extermination Art, as seen through Twenty-Three's and Zhou Zhi's disapproval of Xiao Feiyang's actions.
• The need for development and progress in Plague Extermination Art, as highlighted by Zhou Zhi's focus on research.
• The consequences of war and loss, as seen in the reduced numbers of the Si and Luo Clans.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the news and share their disapproval of Xiao Feiyang's actions.
• Zhou Zhi and Huo Hu have a brief interaction regarding the [Kindly Father's Remains].
• Ruan Yin interacts with the remaining Ten Families, conferring new titles and acknowledging their losses during the Millennial Blood War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaoxia, previously a retainer of the Luo Clan, becomes the head of the new holy-land family, the Lin Family, replacing the Si Clan.
• Ruan Yin, the Holy Lord, supports Lin Xiaoxia's appointment, promising medical resources for the Lin Family.
• Lin Xiaoxia reports to Ruan Yin about Chi Xing's secret collusion with Zuo Xinglie and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the Si Family's Atomizer.

Character Developments

• Lin Xiaoxia: Shows political acumen and assertiveness in her new role as the Lin Family head, reporting to Ruan Yin about potential threats.
• Ruan Yin: Reveals her knowledge of the Si Family's Atomizer's fate and her inscrutability regarding her true intentions.
• Hua Lian: Struggles with his new role, showing impatience and a desire for recognition, which Lin Xiaoxia rebukes.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering within the Medical Department and its holy-land families.
• The influence of titles and titled figures in shaping alliances and maintaining power.
• The Millennial Blood War's impact on the Medical Department's families and their resources.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xiaoxia and Ruan Yin: Lin Xiaoxia reports to Ruan Yin about potential threats, while Ruan Yin remains enigmatic about her true intentions.
• Lin Xiaoxia and Hua Lian: Lin Xiaoxia reprimands Hua Lian for his impatience and reminds him of his new role within the Lin Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The military departments of the four nations prepare for battle, guarding the borders of the Vacuum Disease Nation.
• Zhou Zhi, the President of the Patient Association, decides to enter the Disease Nation to investigate the disappearance of his resident trainee, Xiao Chun.
• Zhou Zhi encounters Qi Chongxiao, an old acquaintance, who is now significantly less powerful than him.
• Zhou Zhi meets Little Mushroom, who wants to accompany him but is advised to wait until she reaches Above Human Dragon level.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the possible identity of the "King" of the Disease Nation during their journey.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi: Confirmed as the strongest Plague Exterminator among the Six Nations, he is determined to find Xiao Chun and enters the Disease Nation despite its dangers.
• Qi Chongxiao: Once powerful, now significantly weaker than Zhou Zhi, he is aware of his insignificance in the face of the Medical Department's powerhouses.
• Little Mushroom: Shows maturity and concern for Zhou Zhi's safety, but is advised to wait before entering the Disease Nation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the disparity between Plague Exterminators and the Medical Department's powerhouses.
• The dangers and mysteries of the Disease Nation, with the "King" of the Disease Nation being a central enigma.
• The relationship between Zhou Zhi and Xiao Chun, with Zhou Zhi's determination to find his missing trainee highlighting their bond.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Qi Chongxiao: Their interaction highlights the change in their power dynamics, with Zhou Zhi now far superior to Qi Chongxiao.
• Zhou Zhi and Little Mushroom: Their conversation shows Little Mushroom's concern for Zhou Zhi and her desire to accompany him, despite being advised to wait.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three: Their discussion about the "King" of the Disease Nation showcases their partnership and shared curiosity about the mystery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of Plague Exterminators is fleeing from Formal Grade snowmen (miniature versions of the [Frostbite] Pestilence) on the plain.
• Zhou Zhi, a powerful being, appears and effortlessly dispels the pestilence, saving the group.
• The survivors are part of a squad led by He Guangping, aiming to venture into the Pestilence Royal Court for potential symbiosis opportunities.
• Zhou Zhi reveals his intention to explore the Pestilence Royal Court and learn about the [Pestilence King] and the [Ten Calamities].

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi: Demonstrates immense power, saving the group from certain death. He is polite and respectful but declines to take the survivors with him, showing a strong will and clear purpose.
• He Guangping: Reveals ambition and a willingness to use others as shields. He seeks symbiosis with pestilences for personal gain.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: Zhou Zhi's power contrasts with the survivors' weakness, highlighting the struggle for survival in the Disease Nation.
• Ambition vs. Survival: He Guangping's ambition to form a symbiosis with a pestilence is juxtaposed with the other survivors' desperation to escape the Disease Nation.
• The Unknown: The Pestilence Royal Court and the [Pestilence King] remain mysterious, driving Zhou Zhi's curiosity and exploration.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and the survivors: Zhou Zhi saves the group but declines their request to join him, showing a lack of interest in their personal motivations.
• He Guangping and his squad: He Guangping's ambition is evident in his willingness to use others as shields and his desire to venture into the Pestilence Royal Court.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three meet He Guangping, a survivor of the Vacuum Disease Nation, who guides them to a survivor gathering site led by Lin Li, a Chief Surgeon Grade Plague Exterminator.
• Zhou Zhi reveals that the Six Nations outside the Disease Domain are preparing to launch a war against pestilence, giving hope to the survivors.
• Lin Li, secretly, is not eager to leave the Disease Nation and sees the situation as an opportunity.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi: Zhou Zhi remains calm and collected, revealing his true intentions to Lin Li and the survivors, giving them hope.
• Lin Li: Lin Li is shown to be ambitious and manipulative, not entirely trustworthy. He sees the situation as an opportunity for himself rather than a chance for the survivors to escape the Disease Nation.
• He Guangping: He Guangping is shown to be loyal to Lin Li and willing to follow his orders, even if it means putting others in harm's way.

Significant Themes

• Hope and Despair: The survivors cling to hope that the Six Nations will save them, while Lin Li represents the despair and manipulation that can occur in desperate situations.
• Opportunism: The emergence of opportunists within the Disease Nation is highlighted, showing how desperate situations can bring out the worst in people.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Lin Li: Zhou Zhi interacts with Lin Li, revealing his true intentions and giving Lin Li hope, while Lin Li secretly plots against Zhou Zhi.
• He Guangping and Lin Li: He Guangping is shown to be loyal to Lin Li, following his orders without question.
• Zhou Zhi and the Survivors: Zhou Zhi interacts with the survivors, giving them hope and a sense of security.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Li hosts a banquet for Zhou Zhi, serving him poisoned meat.
• Zhou Zhi, revealed to be a Dragon Among Men (human dragon), resists the poison.
• A powerful pestilence, Blood Devourer, approaches the camp.
• Lin Li and the camp are destroyed by Blood Devourer's attack.
• Zhou Zhi faces Blood Devourer, revealing knowledge about its origins and nature.
• Blood Devourer attacks Zhou Zhi, who activates his powers to resist.

Character Developments

• Lin Li is exposed as a traitor, attempting to poison Zhou Zhi.
• Zhou Zhi's true power is revealed; he is a human dragon, capable of resisting poisons and controlling others.
• Blood Devourer is introduced as a powerful ancestor-class pestilence, driven by a desire for 'living bodies' and humans.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Lin Li's betrayal highlights the theme of trust and its importance in survival situations.
• Power and control: Zhou Zhi's display of power demonstrates the control he has over others and the environment.
• The cost of survival: The destruction of the camp by Blood Devourer underscores the high cost of survival in this post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Lin Li and Zhou Zhi: Their interaction reveals Lin Li's treachery and Zhou Zhi's true power and control.
• Zhou Zhi and Blood Devourer: Their interaction introduces Blood Devourer's power and its motivation, setting the stage for a potential conflict.
• Zhou Zhi and Noble Lady: Zhou Zhi's use of Noble Lady's form against Blood Devourer suggests a connection between them and hints at a shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Zhi summons Luo Nian using Cell Proliferation and the Noble Lady Plague Mask, but it turns into a flesh-and-blood spiral sun, creating a massive Pestilence called Blood Devourer.
• Blood Devourer, a Ten Calamity, is nearly impossible to communicate with and tries to devour everything in its path.
• Zhou Zhi uses the Kindly Father's power to subdue Blood Devourer and takes its flesh, which contains the power of activation and cancer cells.
• In the Disease Kingdom's royal capital, Wen Liuchun, now a Ten Calamity called Imperial Crown, is greeted by various Disease Calamities.
• Life Tribulation Wave, another Ten Calamity, confronts Wen Liuchun, expressing hatred for humans and questioning her weakness.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi demonstrates his power and intelligence by subduing Blood Devourer and planning to use its flesh to connect with his trainee.
• Wen Liuchun struggles with her new identity as a Ten Calamity, feeling distant from her dream of becoming a Plague Exterminator.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and Pestilences, with Zhou Zhi representing humanity's power and Wen Liuchun grappling with her new Pestilence identity.
• The fearsome power of the Ten Calamities and the challenges of communicating with them.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss their next steps after defeating Blood Devourer.
• Wen Liuchun is greeted by various Disease Calamities in the royal capital, with Life Tribulation Wave expressing hostility towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Liuchun, now Imperial Crown, confronts Life Tribulation Wave, an established king of the Dark Continent.
• She enters the Royal Court's Ten Calamities Conference, where she meets other powerful pestilences and humans who have defected to Pestilence.
• She takes her seat at Number Nine, facing the other Ten Calamities.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun shows growth and confidence, standing up to Life Tribulation Wave despite the power difference.
• She struggles with her identity as a former Plague Exterminator now working with Pestilence, feeling conflicted when she sees humans who have defected.
• Crown, Wen Liuchun's familiar, expresses admiration for her actions.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and hierarchy of the pestilence world, where the strong devour the weak.
• The struggle between maintaining one's identity and surviving in a harsh environment, as seen in Wen Liuchun's internal conflict.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Disease Kingdom, as exemplified by the Ten Calamities Conference.

Character Interactions

• Wen Liuchun's tense interaction with Life Tribulation Wave, highlighting her newfound confidence and strength.
• Her brief exchange with the other Ten Calamities, revealing their unique appearances and personalities.
• Crown's supportive and admiring interaction with Wen Liuchun, showing their strong bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ten Calamities' meeting is interrupted by Blood Devourer, who reports encountering a powerful human, Zhou Zhi.
• The Disease Nation's King, a mysterious phantom, reveals that Zhou Zhi and Ruan Yin (Medical Department's Holy Master) can fully wield the power of the Kindly Father, an Outer God.
• The King plans to travel to the outer seas to obtain the power of the Kindly Father and names Ruan Yin and Zhou Zhi as the Disease Nation's two greatest enemies.
• Wen Liuchun, undercover as the Imperial Crown, asks the King if he possesses power equal to Zhou Zhi and Ruan Yin, to which the King affirms.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun shows bravery and initiative by questioning the King directly.
• Zhou Zhi's power and status are acknowledged by the King, placing him on par with Ruan Yin.
• The King is revealed to be a powerful and mysterious figure, capable of controlling other diseases.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between humans and diseases, with both sides possessing powerful individuals.
• The pursuit of power and control, as seen in the King's desire to obtain the Kindly Father's power.
• The struggle for dominance and survival, as the Disease Nation identifies its greatest enemies.

Character Interactions

• Wen Liuchun interacts with the King, showing courage in questioning him.
• Zhou Zhi communicates with Wen Liuchun through a neural medium, offering support and guidance.
• The Ten Calamities discuss their plans and priorities, revealing their individual goals and concerns.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Liuchun learns about the completeness of Kindly Father's power, which Zhou Zhi can wield.
• Zhou Zhi reveals that the Disease Kingdom King will launch a Millennial Blood War to reclaim its lost territories.
• Wen Liuchun is tasked with recruiting the Immortality Tree from the Outer Sea for the Disease Kingdom.
• Zhou Zhi decides to go to the Outer Sea to prevent the Immortality Tree from joining the Disease Kingdom and to gather more information about outer gods.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun demonstrates her resolve and strength, accepting her mission despite its dangers.
• Zhou Zhi shows his strategic thinking, understanding the implications of the Disease Kingdom King's plans and making a decision based on that understanding.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and disease, with both sides aiming to gain the upper hand.
• The power dynamics between different factions, with the Disease Kingdom King asserting his dominance.
• The consequences of disease transformation, shown through the enslaved humans in disease-controlled cities.

Character Interactions

• Wen Liuchun and the Black Death Duke have a tense exchange, with Wen Liuchun revealing her true allegiance and the Black Death Duke accepting it.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the Disease Kingdom King's plans and the best course of action, deciding to go to the Outer Sea together.
• The Ten Calamities react to the Disease Kingdom King's decrees, with some showing appreciation for Wen Liuchun and others expressing caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The city of Gaya is overrun by diseases, with humans willingly becoming hosts to benign tumors to survive.
• Zhou Zhi, accompanied by Twenty-Three, explores Gaya, now controlled by the Longevity Path sect and remnants of the Vacuum Theocracy's church and military.
• Li Xian, a former Vacuum Human Dragon, now serves the Immortality Army and plans to intercept and kill 'Imperial Crown' midway.
• Zhou Zhi confronts Li Xian, revealing his identity as the president and dominating Li Xian using the Fallen Dragon Bone Seal.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi remains composed and determined, understanding the true nature of cancer and its threat to humanity.
• Li Xian has been transformed by disease, losing his dignity and sharpness. He now serves the Immortality Army out of fear and a desire for immortality.

Significant Themes

• The adaptability and resilience of humans in the face of extreme circumstances.
• The corrupting influence of power and the desire for immortality.
• The struggle between humanity and disease, with cancer cells representing disorder and chaos.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss the state of Gaya and the world, with Zhou Zhi expressing his understanding of cancer's threat.
• Li Xian interacts with the phantom voice, revealing his loss of dignity and desire for immortality.
• Zhou Zhi confronts Li Xian, revealing his identity and dominating Li Xian using the Fallen Dragon Bone Seal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Liuchun arrives at Gaya City, the "City of Cancer," and finds it filled with excessive growth and tumor-like formations.
• She encounters patients afflicted with cancer, who attempt to attack her to absorb her life force for their tumors.
• Wen Liuchun faces off against a group of Plague Exterminators who have defected to the Immortality Army, led by Doze, a former Vacuum Theocracy holy knight.
• She defeats them and continues towards the city, where she senses the presence of another powerful entity, [Dead Pancreas], a member of the Immortality Army's first vanguard.

Character Developments

• Wen Liuchun demonstrates her growth and increased power, now being one step away from becoming a [Progenitor].
• Doze, a former Plague Exterminator, is now a servant of the Immortality Tree, driven by the desire to survive cancer's effects.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss Wen Liuchun's growth and the situation of the defected Plague Exterminators.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of disease and the loss of humanity when succumbing to it.
• The struggle for survival and the moral ambiguity it can create.
• The growth and development of characters, particularly Wen Liuchun.

Character Interactions

• Wen Liuchun interacts with patients afflicted by cancer, demonstrating her compassion and mercy towards those who can still be saved.
• She faces off against former colleagues who have defected to the Immortality Army, showing no mercy to those who have completely succumbed to disease.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss Wen Liuchun's actions and the situation of the defected Plague Exterminators, revealing their changing perspectives on the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Immortality Tree spawns a Progenitor-class pestilence, [Dead Pancreas].
• Wen Liuchun, as the envoy of Imperial Crown, meets Dead Pancreas and is accepted.
• Zhou Zhi, disguised as Luo Nian, sends Xiao Chun and Wen Liuchun to deal with the Immortality Army.
• Zhou Zhi sets sail on the [Great Existence] toward the Immortality Tree, accompanied by Fei Qi and other former Vacuum military personnel.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi demonstrates his calm and calculated demeanor, even in the face of powerful pestilences.
• Fei Qi, once an Aberrant Sect leader, shows humility and respect for disease, reflecting his growth and change.

Significant Themes

• The terrifying nature of cancer and its power to corrupt and control.
• The importance of reverence and understanding towards disease, even in the face of adversity.
• The struggle between humanity and disease, with Plague Exterminators representing humanity's resistance.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Fei Qi discuss their shared history and the threat of cancer, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Zhou Zhi, as Luo Nian, sends Xiao Chun and Wen Liuchun on a mission, demonstrating his strategic thinking and leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Zhi, a Plague Exterminator, travels to the Outer Sea with Captain Fei Qi and his crew on the ship "Great Existence".
• They encounter various cancerous pestilences, including a Dragon-level glioblastoma (brain cancer) and a Disease Calamity-level cervical cancer.
• After twenty-three days, they reach Dream Coral Island, part of Sky Vacuum's territory, where the Dream Research Institute is located.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi demonstrates his extensive knowledge of cancer and his calm demeanor even in the face of powerful pestilences.
• Captain Fei Qi, initially skeptical, comes to respect and trust Zhou Zhi's abilities and decisions.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of cancer and disease transformation.
• The Immortality Tree's influence and the fear it instills in Plague Exterminators.
• The pursuit of knowledge and secrets, as seen in Zhou Zhi's quest to uncover the truth about Kindly Father.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Fei Qi: Zhou Zhi's calm assurance and knowledge of cancer reassure Fei Qi, who comes to trust Zhou Zhi's leadership.
• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three: Twenty-Three expresses her desire to learn more about the Dream Lord and Kindly Father, showing her curiosity and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhou Zhi arrives at an island in the Vacuum Outer Sea, where he encounters various low-level cancer Pestilences.
• He reaches a research institute at the island's center, which was once Mimi's territory.
• Upon entering the institute, Zhou Zhi discovers a chaotic, dark universe instead of the expected third basement level, with his powers becoming useless.

Character Developments

• Zhou Zhi remains calm and composed in the face of the unknown, displaying his confidence and adaptability.
• Twenty-Three, the Divine Revelation Girl, expresses her disbelief in ghosts and gods, showing her practical and rational mindset.

Significant Themes

• The nature of reality and illusion, as Zhou Zhi finds himself in a seemingly impossible environment.
• The power of belief and faith, as Zhou Zhi considers the potential existence of the Dream Lord and its influence on psychiatry.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Zhi and Twenty-Three discuss their views on ghosts and gods, revealing their differing perspectives on the supernatural.
• Zhou Zhi summons the Pestilence White Tiger to guard the institute's entrance, demonstrating his trust in the creature's abilities.