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"Episode 2 Thousand Spirits Array"

Manager Xiao!

Our boss said that the mutated trees are just a side effect.

The chaos in Chiyuan is probably caused by the Thousand Spirits Array.

Thousand Spirits Array? That's no joke.

Dr. Wang, what is this Thousand Spirits Array?

Thousand Spirits Array is also known as the demon summoning circle.

It's a forbidden art that sacrifices 1,000 living people to summon a demon.

The summoner needs to offer enough sacrifices,

and the demon has to do the summoner's bidding,

or else the spell will backfire.

The mysterious guy from Chiyuan could be the summoned demon.

How much damage can he cause?

Based on contemporary view,

a demon is a clump of abnormal yet powerful energy.

They're immortal and have inexhaustible energy.

The appearance of a demon is akin to a natural disaster.

It brings forth destruction comparable to an earthquake, flood, plague, or war.

I took a liking to you as soon as I saw you, young fiend.

If you want me to stay for questioning, you don't have to resort to such methods.

"Demon"

"A demon knows the human heart well and is good at manipulation"

What? Were you trying to charm me?

That doesn't work on me.

Hey, you--

Listen, the Thousand Spirits Array needs to be completed within a month.

The first sacrifice must be made

at midnight on the first day of a lunar month,

and the last sacrifice must be made at the same time next month.

If I'm not mistaken, today is the first day of a lunar month!

So we need to locate the mastermind before midnight today?

Yes. Search for unnatural deaths that occurred within a month.

There's no way 1,000 people would just...

Already on it, but that's too wide a scope.

Does the spell have any limitation?

The rune must be present at the offerings.

Search for the rune!

Search for this rune in recent video data.

Hang in there, the reinforcement is on their way.

Hurry!

Why is there no heating system for us southerners?

"Depleted battery"

Finished talking? You made some progress, huh?

It's funny that a young fiend like you would help these humans.

You're no better than me.

You had to do the summoner's bidding, don't you think that's beneath you?

I just need to fulfill a mortal's wish, how hard can it be?

I don't need to fight against it.

Captain, they found pictures of the rune on a forum post.

Captain Xuan, say something! I'm scared!

Something.

Why do you have to go to such lengths?

Just tell me.

The original poster has a delinquent son that smokes, skips school,

and frequents an internet cafe.

Recently he had a complete turnaround and got rid of the bad habits.

But the mother suspects that her son was under a spell or something.

She read his diary, took photos of it, and posted them online.

The symbols in the diary closely resemble the rune we're looking for.

A complete turnaround?

I know! He's being controlled.

There's a high chance that he's the last offering for the array!

Manager Xiao, we've found the original poster's location.

She lives in the suburban area at Dongzhou.

Ask the Dongzhou branch to dispatch a rescue team immediately.

This boy may be the last sacrifice needed to complete the array.

We have to find out how the mastermind is controlling him.

Manager Xiao, I think we can eliminate the possibility of the target being drugged.

A curse would be difficult to pull off, too.

The human nervous system is simply too complex.

Sir, the Secret Service Mind Power Training Center reported that...

I know, it's impossible for a supernatural with Mind power

to control such a large amount of people.

Xiao, I know of a type of parasite that might fit the criteria.

It's called the Illusory Butterfly.

Its eggs can enter a human body and hatch in it,

then secretly take control of the host's central nervous system.

Once the host has suffered brain death,

the butterfly will take over the body and live on normally.

This can go on for decades without anyone noticing.

Who is that?

Hello, I'm here to check the water meter.

Grab the target!

If these hosts wrote down the rune before they died,

and were later replaced by butterflies,

they'd secretly become offerings for the array.

One thousand living dead as sacrificial offerings?

No wonder it went under the radar.

Reporting to dispatch, we have the target under control.

We have confirmed that target is infected with the Illusory Butterfly.

Escort the target back to HQ immediately.

What did you say?

The people at the Archive were searching for info about the Illusory Butterfly,

and found out that something is missing from the Dangerous Goods Depository.

A jar of eggs was missing...

What are the guys at Archive doing?

This is a dereliction of duty!

Detain and quarantine all involved personnel!

Get to the bottom of this!

Patch me to the Aftermath Response Team.

Yes, sir.

Captain, Manager Xiao asks if you know of any way

to quickly remove the butterfly's control and stop the spell.

Does he think I'm omnipotent or what?

Ask him to use a search engine!

Oh, it's the Human-faced Butterfly? That thing is tricky.

Let me teach you something, young demon.

The last offering for the Thousand Spirits Array must die at midnight.

If you can't save the person, you could kill the person earlier.

If the person died at the wrong time,

the summoner would be in trouble, and the array would break.

Thank you.

Chubby, tell Xiao to focus on locating the summoner.

As long as we can cause some trouble for the summoner before midnight,

we can stop him and break the array!

Locate the mastermind who cast the spell, huh?

Manager Xiao, we've cross-checked everyone

who got into contact with the target during the infection period

and found someone suspicious.

This guy?

Captain Xuan, Manager Xiao said the leader of the backpackers is the prime suspect.

You asked us to evacuate everyone, so Bi went with them to the county hospital.

What time is it now?

10:15 pm.

Leave your phone with me and go downstairs somewhere safe.

Don't worry, we still have time. As long as we make it before midnight...

What are you laughing at?

Hello?

Li, listen well.

Just move along like normal.

We've notified the guys at the hospital,

we'll stage an ambush at the entrance.

Don't panic and alert the target.

How far away are we to the resettlement site?

We're almost there.

The building is already in sight.

You sure are protective of humans.

Young fiend, you grew up among humans, didn't you?

Is your tribe disbanded, or were you an exile?

Stop using terms like fiends and humans.

What are you anyway? A god?

Nonsense. There is no god in this world.

As for me, I guess I am something born of humankind's delusion.

Take it slowly. Make way for the seriously wounded.

Li, help her.

Why are you still here? Get off the bus.

Freeze!

Don't come any closer!

Well, we're done here.

You're naturally gifted. I couldn't see through your disguise at first glance.

I don't want to hurt you, so stand down.

"We're done here"?

So before midnight, he wants to...

Crap!

Status report.

The suspect has taken Bi Chunsheng hostage.

The sniper couldn't get a clear shot.

"Ping Qianru"

Xiao. hurry!

In ancient time, midnight began at 11pm.

That's when the array will be completed!

I'll strangle her to death!

Try it if you dare!

Manager Xiao, the person in charge at the scene is awaiting instruction.

Should we... Well, should we...

Manager Xiao, we only have one minute left!

Do your best to ensure the hostage's safety,

but the priority is to kill the suspect now at any cost!

You're losing strength.

I guess I expected too much of you.

Aeolus of the Secret Service is here to back you up.

I'm Gu Yuexi.

Are you all right, Captain Xuan?

Thank you, I'm still in one piece.

Manager Xiao, the kid is alive.

His vitals are stable. We're preparing him for low temperature operation.

We did it!

--Yes! --We've stopped the Thousand Spirits Array!

Let me help you up.

Captain Xuan!

We've got word from the hospital.

We've managed to kill the summoner.

Why are you still here? I told you to go to somewhere safe.

But you're still here, where else would I go?

Even Luo is standing by downstairs.

You...

What happened? A sudden thunderstorm?

That can't be. We have a lightning protection array at the foot of Xishan.

Manager Xiao, look!

The walls of our HQ...

One thousand people have been sacrificed.

The Thousand Spirits Array was completed!

Young demon, I wanted to let you off the hook,

but you're simply too stubborn to leave.

Watch out!