Three months after the doomsday prophecy, a zombie virus decimated humanity, with over half the population mutating into bloodthirsty monsters. In this chaotic world, individuals with supernatural abilities rose to become the primary force for survival. He Sheng, a woman who had lived through the apocalypse, died in despair after being betrayed by the man she loved, Duan Zhanfeng, and her best friend, Xu Hanyan. They revealed that Duan Zhanfeng had killed her father and framed her fiancé, Li Yanting, for the murder. He Sheng had believed the lies, hating Li Yanting for his supposed abandonment, only to learn that he had died saving her from zombies. Consumed by regret, she died wishing she could take back her actions.
He Sheng woke up reborn, half a year after the apocalypse began. She found herself on a rooftop, holding an axe, about to cut the lifeline that connected her building to a safe zone, a repeat of the moment she had tried to kill Li Yanting in her previous life. Li Yanting, covered in blood and scars, stopped her. He threw her aside to save her from the approaching horde, his cold demeanor masking his deep hurt. He Sheng realized she had been given a second chance. She rushed to hug him, weeping, but he pushed her away, his eyes filled with resentment from past betrayals. Despite his hostility, He Sheng was determined to protect him this time and avenge her father.
Duan Zhanfeng, who had accompanied He Sheng, tried to manipulate the situation, claiming He Sheng was merely blinded by grief and had not acted intentionally. He Sheng, now aware of his true nature, remained silent and observant. Da Kun, Li Yanting’s loyal subordinate, wanted to throw He Sheng to the zombies, but Li Yanting intervened, ordering that no blood be spilled to avoid attracting more zombies. He Sheng pleaded with Li Yanting, calling him by an old nickname, which caused him to pause. She requested a private audience, and Li Yanting, despite his distrust, agreed.
In private, He Sheng revealed that she was a Reliever, a rare ability user who could help others purify impurities from their divine sea, preventing the catastrophic collapse that usually killed ability users. Li Yanting was skeptical but intrigued, as Relievers were extremely scarce. He demanded proof. He Sheng explained that the contract between a Reliever and an ability user required absolute trust and involved physical contact. To prove her identity, she allowed Li Yanting to check for the mark on her lower back. Although he was suspicious, he noticed her genuine embarrassment and fear, which differed from her previous arrogant behavior. He ultimately chose to believe her, ordering that she be treated as a team member and his fiancée, shocking his subordinates.
As the teams traveled to a small town, tensions remained high. Lando, a team member who harbored feelings for Li Yanting, resented He Sheng’s presence. During the journey, the group encountered a high-level zombie. He Sheng, noticing a sniper’s red dot, threw herself in front of Li Yanting to block the attack, taking a severe bite to the shoulder. Li Yanting, enraged and terrified, killed the zombie and tended to her wound. He Sheng, feverish and weak, had saved his life, proving her change. Li Yanting carried her to isolation, his earlier coldness replaced by visible concern, marking a turning point in their relationship as he began to trust her again.
