Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group continues their journey downstream in a small wooden boat.
• Signs indicate that three unknown entities, likely ghosts, are traveling with them.
• The boat starts taking on water and sinking, possibly due to the presence of supernatural entities.
• Yang Jian deduces that the boat is a supernatural item designed to transport vengeful ghosts to Ghost Lake.
• To save the boat, they decide to discard supernatural items they possess.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his analytical skills and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Li Jun shows willingness to sacrifice his own supernatural items to save the group.
• Liu San and Shen Lin display a sense of fairness and cooperation.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural trap set by the top figures of the previous era to contain vengeful ghosts.
• The burden of supernatural entities and the need to lighten the load to survive.
• Fairness and cooperation among the group members.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian, Liu San, Li Jun, and Shen Lin discuss and vote on whether to act against the hidden danger on the boat.
• They work together to deduce the cause of the boat's sinking and decide to discard supernatural items to save it.
• Yang Jian, Liu San, Li Jun, and Shen Lin take turns discarding their supernatural items, showing a sense of fairness and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The wooden boat carrying the group gradually sinks due to the weight of supernatural items.
• To lighten the boat, they discard some items. Shen Lin discards a powerful, dangerous item, causing the boat to float up significantly.
• Li Jun suggests dealing with Ghost Lake by luring out and confronting the vengeful ghosts.
• A Hong lights a white ghost candle, attracting vengeful ghosts on the boat and in the lake.

Character Developments

• Shen Lin shows reluctance but prioritizes the group's safety by discarding a powerful item.
• Li Jun demonstrates his resolve and willingness to take risks to handle the situation.
• Yang Jian expresses caution and concern about the operation's risks.
• A Hong follows Li Jun's orders despite his reservations.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and sacrifice for the group's survival.
• The dangers and consequences of supernatural events.
• The risks and uncertainties of facing vengeful ghosts.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lin and Liu San have a tense exchange when Shen Lin threatens to throw Liu San overboard.
• Li Jun and Yang Jian discuss the risks and strategies for dealing with Ghost Lake.
• Li Jun gives A Hong the order to light the white ghost candle, despite A Hong's hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A ghost candle disrupts the balance of Ghost Lake, causing vengeful ghosts to emerge.
• Three vengeful ghosts appear, with one targeting A Hong.
• Li Jun uses a ghost fire to send the ghosts into Ping An Building, temporarily resolving the threat.
• Liu San uses precognition to warn of an impending attack on A Hong.
• A vengeful ghost attacks A Hong from the world of the Ghost Painting, but Yang Jian intervenes and repels the attack using his supernatural power.
• Corpses submerged in Ghost Lake begin to float to the surface, filling the lake and posing a new threat.

Character Developments

• Li Jun demonstrates his decisiveness and supernatural abilities in dealing with vengeful ghosts.
• Liu San reveals his precognition ability, gained by sharing a portion of Xiong Wenwen's supernatural power.
• Yang Jian showcases his ability to repel and dismember vengeful ghosts using his supernatural power, but at a cost to himself.

Significant Themes

• The power of supernatural abilities and their consequences.
• The balance between life and death, and the threat of vengeful ghosts.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in facing supernatural threats.

Character Interactions

• Li Jun protects A Hong from the vengeful ghost and later acknowledges Yang Jian's help.
• Liu San's precognition warns of impending danger, causing the group to take action.
• Yang Jian intervenes to protect A Hong, demonstrating his supernatural power and willingness to contribute to the group's safety.
• Shen Lin observes the situation, ready to act if needed, but ultimately does not engage in this encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Quan stays at an inn in the new urban area of Taiping Ancient Town while the others investigate Ghost Lake.
• He encounters a mysterious innkeeper, Boss Liu, who knows about the supernatural events in the town.
• Feng Quan learns about Ghost Street and the coffin shop from Boss Liu.
• A one-eyed old man, an old resident of Taiping Town, visits the inn and demands that the bodies be moved out.
• Feng Quan decides to help Boss Liu move the corpses to gather more information.

Character Developments

• Feng Quan demonstrates his determination and bravery by deciding to help move the corpses despite the danger.
• Boss Liu shows his knowledge of the supernatural events in Taiping Town and his desire to retire peacefully.
• The one-eyed old man displays his authority and stern demeanor as an old resident of Taiping Town.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the supernatural and the mundane, as represented by the conflict between Feng Quan and the supernatural entities in the town.
• The passage of time and the inevitability of change, as seen in Boss Liu's acceptance of the town's decline and his focus on saving for his coffin.
• The power dynamics between the old residents of Taiping Town and the newcomers, as exemplified by the one-eyed old man's interaction with Feng Quan.

Character Interactions

• Feng Quan and Boss Liu: Feng Quan seeks information from Boss Liu, while Boss Liu is interested in Feng Quan's supernatural item, the old shovel.
• Feng Quan and the one-eyed old man: The old man suspects Feng Quan of being an old resident of Taiping Town due to his possession of a supernatural item.
• Boss Liu and the one-eyed old man: Boss Liu shows deference to the old man, indicating the old man's authority in the town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group on the small boat observes a dense mass of floating corpses in Ghost Lake, drawn by a white ghost candle.
• The lake's water starts churning, and the corpses begin to move, trying to board the boat.
• Liu San extinguishes the ghost candle, but the phenomenon continues.
• Shen Lin jumps onto the lake surface, unaffected by the water, and decides to find the source ghost alone for half an hour.
• Yang Jian uses his Ghost Domain to immobilize the moving corpses and transports them into the Ghost Painting world opened by Li Jun.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his seriousness and power by using his Ghost Domain to control the situation and transport the corpses.
• Shen Lin: Demonstrates his determination and unique abilities by standing on the lake surface and deciding to find the source ghost alone.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Interference: The chapter emphasizes the severe supernatural interference affecting the characters' abilities and the environment.
• Teamwork vs. Individual Action: The characters initially try to work together but face challenges, and Shen Lin decides to act alone temporarily.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Li Jun: They work together to control the situation, with Yang Jian using his Ghost Domain and Li Jun opening the Ghost Painting.
• Liu San and Shen Lin: Liu San expresses concern when Shen Lin decides to act alone, highlighting their camaraderie.
• The Group: They face a common threat and try to coordinate their actions, but the situation's severity tests their abilities and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Lin, carrying a red axe, leaves the group to explore the source of Ghost Lake within the memories of ghosts.
• He invades multiple ghost memories, replacing them and progressing towards the source.
• He finds himself in a memory of Ping An Ancient Town, witnessing a black coffin being transported.
• Inside the coffin, he finds a pool of water and some hair, but no corpse. He feels a ghostly presence and realizes he's being invaded.

Character Developments

• Shen Lin demonstrates his bravery and determination in facing the supernatural, even when he realizes the danger he's in.
• The vengeful ghost at the source of Ghost Lake is revealed to be powerful enough to possess Shen Lin.

Significant Themes

• The power of memory and the dangers of delving into the supernatural.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents, even when one is powerful.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lin interacts with ghosts in their memories, replacing them, and ultimately faces the vengeful ghost at the source.
• Although not physically present, Shen Lin's actions affect the captains' mission to find the source of Ghost Lake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Lin, invaded by a ghost, uses his memories to invade Daxia City but fails to shake off the ghost.
• He attempts to restart in Zhongzhou City, where he decides to involve Yang Jian, a reliable captain, to help him.
• Shen Lin's ghost invades Yang Jian's memories, taking him back to four years ago, where Yang Jian is still in high school.
• In Yang Jian's memory, a ghostly black wolf dog appears and protects him from Shen Lin's ghost.

Character Developments

• Shen Lin: Becomes desperate and anxious as the ghost controls him, realizing he needs help to break free.
• Yang Jian: Initially unaware of the supernatural events, is protected by a ghostly wolf dog in his memory.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Power: The ghost's ability to invade memories and control Shen Lin, and the wolf dog's ability to protect Yang Jian's memory.
• Destiny and Fate: The inevitability of the wolf dog's appearance in Yang Jian's memory, which was destined to protect him from the ghost.

Character Interactions

• Shen Lin and Yang Jian: Shen Lin invades Yang Jian's memory, putting him in danger, but ultimately, a ghostly wolf dog in Yang Jian's memory protects him.
• Shen Lin and the Ghost: Shen Lin struggles against the ghost's control, trying to interfere with its invasion of Yang Jian's memories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A dog's barking is heard from a sealed room in the Shangtong Building, where Li Yang and Wang Yong are on duty.
• Upon investigation, they find an open coffin with no corpse and some black dog hairs inside.
• Dr. Chen identifies the hairs as belonging to a large wolf dog.
• Yang Jian's secretary, Zhang Liqin, suggests that Jiang Yan might know about the coffin, but Li Yang stops her from speculating further.

Character Developments

• Li Yang and Wang Yong demonstrate their professionalism and caution in handling the mysterious situation.
• Zhang Liqin shows concern for the case but is wary of Li Yang's authority.
• Dr. Chen exhibits his expertise in analyzing the dog hairs.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious nature of supernatural events and the unknown within the characters' memories.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the supernatural investigation team, with Li Yang holding a dominant position.

Character Interactions

• Li Yang and Wang Yong work together to investigate the strange occurrence in the safe room.
• Li Yang warns Zhang Liqin against discussing Yang Jian's classified information.
• Dr. Chen consults with his assistant and provides his analysis to Li Yang and Wang Yong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A small boat carrying a group of ghost wielders begins to sink in Ghost Lake, despite initially being able to support their weight.
• The lake water is unusual and suppresses supernatural abilities, causing the group to sink rapidly.
• Li Jun attempts to use his ghost domain to escape but fails due to interference from Ghost Lake.
• Yang Jian is affected by Ghost Lake and becomes unable to move or control his ghost shadow.
• Li Jun is pulled underwater by a female corpse and sinks, losing his supernatural abilities and transforming into a human skin ghost.
• Liu San and A Hong also sink into the water, accepting their fate.
• A small paper boat, placed on the boat by Yang Jian earlier, floats up from the water's surface.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Becomes unable to move or control his ghost shadow due to Ghost Lake's influence. His past is revealed, showing a supernatural confrontation in his memory where he inherits the power of Ghost Lake.
• Li Jun: Sinks into the water after being entangled by a female corpse, losing his supernatural abilities and transforming into a human skin ghost. He watches the paper boat float up helplessly.
• Liu San & A Hong: Accept their fate and sink into the water, believing that someone may have cursed their group.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural Influence: Ghost Lake's supernatural power suppresses and erodes the ghost wielders, causing them to lose their abilities and sink.
• Luck and Fate: The group's misfortunes are attributed to either bad luck or a curse by an unknown entity.
• Inheritance and Power: Yang Jian inherits the power of Ghost Lake from the vengeful ghost in his memory, becoming the biggest winner.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian & Li Jun: Li Jun attempts to use his ghost domain to save the group, but Yang Jian is unable to assist due to Ghost Lake's influence.
• Liu San & A Hong: They discuss their situation and accept their fate, believing that they are destined to sink into the water.
• Li Jun & The Female Corpse: Li Jun is pulled underwater and sinks due to the female corpse entangling his feet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group sinks into Ghost Lake, becoming unable to move but retaining consciousness.
• Li Jun's human skin starts to wither, A Hong's life counts down, and Liu San plans his escape.
• Liu San successfully escapes by using a paper boat.
• Yang Jian remains trapped, observing the lake's depths and encountering familiar ghost wielders.
• Yang Jian reaches the lake's bottom, discovering a black coffin with eerie black hair drifting from it.

Character Developments

• Li Jun: His human skin starts to fail, and he's in critical condition.
• A Hong: Her life is on a countdown due to the suppression of her ghost.
• Liu San: He regains mobility and escapes using a paper boat.
• Yang Jian: He remains trapped but regains some mobility and supernatural abilities as he reaches the lake's bottom.

Significant Themes

• Powerlessness: Characters are unable to move or control their situation.
• Desperation: Characters try to find ways to escape or survive.
• Connections: Yang Jian feels a connection with the entity in the coffin.

Character Interactions

• Liu San excludes Yang Jian from his escape plan, considering him unlikely to help.
• Yang Jian observes Liu San's escape and worries about A Hong and Li Jun.
• Yang Jian encounters Cao Yang's corpse, who appears to be alive but trapped.
• Yang Jian feels a connection with the entity in the black coffin at the lake's bottom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Quan, following Boss Liu, buries two bodies in a mass grave outside Taiping Ancient Town.
• Boss Liu reveals that Ghost Lake originated from a black coffin in the ancestral hall, which was moved away by a ghost ship.
• Yang Jian, at the bottom of Ghost Lake, regains mobility and plans to use a wish sticker to save A Hong without initiating a transaction with the ghost cabinet.

Character Developments

• Feng Quan: Shows no remorse in burying the bodies, focusing on uncovering the truth about Ghost Lake.
• Boss Liu: Reveals his knowledge about Ghost Lake's origin, hinting at his past involvement in supernatural matters.
• Yang Jian: Recovers mobility in Ghost Lake, devises a plan to save A Hong using a wish sticker without initiating a transaction.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural influence and suppression: The power of Ghost Lake influences and suppresses Yang Jian, but he gradually regains mobility.
• Transaction and conflict: Yang Jian plans to use a wish sticker to create a conflict with the ghost cabinet's transaction, hoping to save A Hong.
• Origin and source: The black coffin is revealed to be the origin of Ghost Lake, and Feng Quan seeks to understand its connection to the supernatural events.

Character Interactions

• Feng Quan and Boss Liu: Feng Quan questions Boss Liu about Ghost Lake, and Boss Liu shares his knowledge, hinting at his past experiences.
• Yang Jian and the ghost cabinet: Yang Jian plans to use a wish sticker to create a conflict with the ghost cabinet, hoping to save A Hong without initiating a transaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian trades with the ghost cabinet using a wish sticker to save A Hong, hoping the vengeful ghost granting wishes defeats the ghost cabinet's curse.
• The supernatural conflict between the wish sticker and the ghost cabinet results in the cabinet's destruction.
• In a distant city, Zhao Xiaoya's vengeful ghost companion leaves without warning, causing her distress.
• A Hong is revived underwater after the ghost cabinet's destruction.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his resourcefulness and willingness to take risks by using the wish sticker to counter the ghost cabinet's curse.
• Zhao Xiaoya's attachment to the vengeful ghost is revealed, showing her vulnerability and dependence on it.
• A Hong's life is saved, highlighting the power of the supernatural forces at play.

Significant Themes

• The power of wishes and their consequences.
• The struggle between different supernatural forces.
• The impact of supernatural events on ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with the ghost cabinet, using the wish sticker to initiate a trade.
• Zhao Xiaoya chases after the vengeful ghost that leaves without warning, expressing her distress and dependence on it.
• A Hong is revived underwater, indirectly interacting with the supernatural forces at play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian discovers a black coffin at the bottom of Ghost Lake, suspected to contain the vengeful ghost causing the lake's curse.
• Yang Jian uses the wish sticker and ghost cabinet to save A Hong but decides to wait before approaching the coffin, as his supernatural powers are restricted.
• Ghost Lake begins to change, with corpses floating towards Yang Jian, and Liu San manages to float on a paper boat.
• Outside Taiping Ancient Town, Boss Liu senses Ghost Lake's influence and warns Feng Quan, who then heads towards the lake.
• In Taiping Ancient Town, four individuals, including a one-eyed old man, a woman, and a featureless man, gather to address the Ghost Lake situation.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian adapts to the Ghost Lake environment, regaining some of his supernatural abilities.
• Liu San finds a way to float on a paper boat but is still trapped in the lake.
• Feng Quan realizes the severity of the situation and decides to investigate.
• The four individuals from Taiping Ancient Town prepare to face the Ghost Lake issue, showcasing their knowledge and authority.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ghost Lake and its vengeful ghost.
• The restriction of supernatural abilities in the lake.
• The importance of rules and authority, as seen in Taiping Ancient Town.
• The consequences of disturbing the balance of the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and the vengeful ghost in the black coffin: They scrutinize each other, feeling an inexplicable connection.
• Liu San and the paper boat: Liu San relies on the paper boat to float, attempting to swim to shore.
• Feng Quan and Boss Liu: They communicate about the Ghost Lake situation, with Boss Liu warning Feng Quan.
• The four individuals from Taiping Ancient Town: They gather to address the Ghost Lake issue, showcasing their unity and hierarchy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Quan arrives at the outskirts of Zhongzhou City and finds Ghost Lake appearing, indicating a failed operation by Yang Jian and others.
• Yang Jian regains mobility and supernatural powers in Ghost Lake, controlling the water and confronting the Black Coffin.
• He discovers Captain Yin Zi's corpse in the coffin, but she vanishes, and the vengeful ghost of Yin Zi appears, causing Yang Jian to dissolve.

Character Developments

• Feng Quan: Shows concern and understanding of the situation upon seeing Ghost Lake.
• Yang Jian: Regains his abilities in Ghost Lake, becomes connected to it, and discovers the truth about Captain Yin Zi. He attempts to pin down the ghost but ultimately dissolves.
• Captain Yin Zi: Revealed to be the vengeful ghost in Ghost Lake. Her corpse dissolves, and she reappears as a ghost.

Significant Themes

• Supernatural invasion and its consequences.
• The power of Ghost Lake and the connection between Yang Jian and the lake.
• The truth behind Captain Yin Zi's disappearance and her role as the vengeful ghost.

Character Interactions

• Feng Quan and Yang Jian: Feng Quan's arrival and observation of Ghost Lake imply concern for Yang Jian and the others, but they don't interact directly in this chapter.
• Yang Jian and Captain Yin Zi: Yang Jian confronts Yin Zi's corpse and later faces her ghostly form, leading to his dissolution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian's physical body dissolves upon contact with a vengeful ghost in Ghost Lake.
• He restarts himself, activating six layers of ghost domain to temporarily freeze the ghost and the lake.
• Yang Jian dismembers the ghost with a cleaver and pins its head with a coffin nail, but the ghost dissolves and reappears.
• Yang Jian realizes he can't affect the ghost and splits the lake, causing the ghost and other corpses to fall into the separated half.
• He understands that he has unknowingly stolen a portion of the ghost lake's supernatural power.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his power and resourcefulness in dealing with the vengeful ghost, but also shows caution and strategic thinking by retreating and assessing the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of supernatural entities and the struggle against them.
• The consequences of stealing power from a supernatural source.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to new situations.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian interacts with the vengeful ghost, trying to subdue it but ultimately deciding to retreat and reassess the situation.
• The ghost lake and the vengeful ghost are personified, interacting with Yang Jian as if they have agency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian gains control over a portion of the lake, allowing him to move freely within it.
• He searches for survivors: Cao Yang and A Hong, and brings them out of the lake.
• Liu San, attempting to escape, encounters four ghost wielders from the previous generation on a small boat. They take his paper boat, causing him to sink back into the lake.
• Yang Jian emerges from the lake, standing on its surface, unaffected by the water.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: His control over the lake increases, allowing him to move freely and save survivors.
• Liu San: He is at a disadvantage, threatened by the older generation ghost wielders, and eventually sinks back into the lake.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Yang Jian's increased control over the lake reflects his growing power, while Liu San's inability to resist the older generation ghost wielders highlights the theme of power dynamics.
• Survival: The struggle to survive in the lake, with Yang Jian saving survivors and Liu San trying to escape, emphasizes this theme.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and Cao Yang/A Hong: Yang Jian saves them from the lake, showing a protective and helpful side.
• Liu San and the Older Generation Ghost Wielders: Liu San is at the mercy of the older generation ghost wielders, who decide his fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian, Cao Yang, and A Hong are on the lake, with Yang Jian able to walk on water.
• Liu San is seen sinking into the lake.
• A group of four, including an old man with one eye and a woman, arrive on a black boat. They observe Yang Jian and discuss killing him to prevent him from taking supernatural power from the lake.
• Yang Jian approaches the boat, and a tense standoff ensues. Negotiations break down, and Yang Jian attempts to use his sixth-layer ghost domain but fails.
• The one-eyed old man snatches Yang Jian's spear but is affected by a fatal curse. The woman saves him by transferring the curse to her coat.
• Boss Liu suggests stopping the fight, prioritizing dealing with the lake.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian: Shows his ability to walk on water and uses his sixth-layer ghost domain, demonstrating his power and ruthlessness. He is determined to confront the older generation of ghost wielders.
• The One-Eyed Old Man: Revealed to be a skilled and experienced ghost wielder. He understands the history of Yang Jian's cleaver and is willing to sacrifice to protect the ancient town.
• The Woman: Shows a venomous heart, advocating for killing Yang Jian. She is also resourceful, using multiple coats to transfer the curse from the one-eyed old man.
• Boss Liu: Acts as a mediator, trying to prevent the situation from escalating. He is aware of the severity of the lake issue and wants to prioritize dealing with it.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggle: The conflict between Yang Jian and the older generation of ghost wielders highlights the struggle for power and control.
• Sacrifice: The one-eyed old man and the woman are willing to sacrifice themselves to protect the ancient town and its secrets.
• Supernatural Power: The lake's supernatural power is a central theme, with characters trying to control or prevent it from being taken.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian vs. The Older Generation: Yang Jian's confrontation with the older generation of ghost wielders is a central interaction, filled with tension and mistrust.
• Yang Jian and Cao Yang/A Hong: Though not directly interacting in this chapter, their alliance is implied, with Cao Yang and A Hong ready to support Yang Jian if needed.
• The One-Eyed Old Man and The Woman: Their interaction shows a level of trust and teamwork, with the woman quickly acting to save the one-eyed old man from the curse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Jian engages with the group on the black boat but gains no advantage, realizing they are formidable opponents.
• The one-eyed old man triggers a medium, but Yang Jian counters and severs the old man's head.
• The one-eyed old man's head is still functional, and he asks to be healed.
• A vicious dog, previously only seen in Yang Jian's dreams, suddenly appears in reality on the lake.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian demonstrates his power and resilience but also shows vulnerability when caught off guard.
• The one-eyed old man reveals his ability to withstand severe injuries and control a medium.
• The woman shows her ability to restrain opponents with her death shroud.

Significant Themes

• The power of supernatural abilities and the danger of underestimating opponents.
• The blurring line between reality and dreams, as seen with the appearance of the vicious dog.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian and the group on the black boat engage in a tense standoff, with both sides showing their abilities.
• Cao Yang and A Hong observe from a distance, ready to intervene when necessary.
• The one-eyed old man and the woman work together, but there's tension between them, hinting at differing goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vicious dog, cultivated by someone, appears to protect a youngster, subverting common sense.
• The dog successfully replaces the Ghost Dream, becoming a real vengeful ghost.
• The dog attacks a small boat carrying supernatural beings, targeting and dragging them into dreams to be killed.
• The dog's attacks are unpredictable and uncontrollable, even by powerful supernatural beings.

Character Developments

• Yang Jian, the protagonist, is shocked and cautious upon seeing the vicious dog, which he recognizes as a monster his father had cultivated.
• Boss Liu, a supernatural being, uses his ability to alter distance but fails to stop the dog.
• The one-eyed old man, another supernatural being, is partially dragged into the dream and experiences a nightmare.
• The woman, a supernatural being, is fully dragged into the dream and loses consciousness.
• The Faceless Man, a supernatural being, uses an unknown method to avoid being targeted.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability and uncontrollability of supernatural forces.
• The power dynamics between humans, ghosts, and supernatural beings.
• The struggle for survival and dominance in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Yang Jian observes the scene cautiously, not intervening directly.
• Boss Liu, the one-eyed old man, and the woman work together but struggle against the dog's attacks.
• The Faceless Man acts independently, using an unknown method to avoid the attack.
• The dog's attacks are indiscriminate, targeting all on the boat regardless of their supernatural abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vicious dog from a dream invades reality, severely injuring four people from Taiping Ancient Town on a boat in Ghost Lake.
• The woman is pulled into a dream where she is chased and killed by the vicious dog.
• Ghost Lake begins to overflow into the real world, causing supernatural elements to spread and vengeful ghosts to resurrect.
• Yang Jian decides to temporarily halt his pursuit of the Taiping Ancient Town group to focus on containing Ghost Lake's overflow.

Character Developments

• The woman from Taiping Ancient Town is killed in her dream by the vicious dog, revealing her vulnerability without her supernatural power.
• Yang Jian prioritizes dealing with Ghost Lake over killing the Taiping Ancient Town group, showing his ability to make strategic decisions.
• A Hong is revealed to be disguised as Wei Jing, using supernatural makeup to temporarily possess his powers.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the vulnerability of the dreamer.
• The consequences of disturbing the balance of supernatural forces (Ghost Lake overflowing).
• The importance of prioritizing greater good over personal grudges (Yang Jian's decision to contain Ghost Lake first).

Character Interactions

• The one-eyed old man ignores the woman's plea for help in her dream, showing his indifference to her fate.
• Yang Jian and the one-eyed old man engage in a verbal exchange, revealing the severity of the Ghost Lake situation.
• Yang Jian and A Hong (disguised as Wei Jing) work together to contain Ghost Lake using Yang Jian's ghost domain and Wei Jing's supernatural powers.