An Zhe faces his own hardships. Supreme Judge Lu Feng appears to be pursuing him, but the closer they get, the less certain An Zhe becomes of the colonel's true intentions. The delicate balance is gradually crumbling, and An Zhe discovers a secret that could lead to a life sentence in prison. It turns out that the human Bases, once thought to be impregnable fortresses, are not as secure as they seemed. Some have already been completely destroyed. How much longer can the Northern Base withstand this onslaught? Amidst these questions, some answers finally emerge. An Zhe finally learns who stole his precious spore and when.