Definition
The legendary divine ability of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, controlling puppet armies. Reaching the third layer is a sign of mastery.
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The legendary divine ability of the Thousand Bamboo Sect, controlling puppet armies. Reaching the third layer is a sign of mastery.
Story context
Get ready, fellow Daoists, because Chapter 230 pulls the rug out from under everyone—including our ever-cautious protagonist. After the explosive puppet battle of the previous chapter, Han Li thinks he's the only hidden observer left. But the burly man, Yellow Dragon, isn't fooled. He calls out a hidden enemy, and out pops a familiar face: the eccentric, carving-obsessed old man from Han Li's entry exam. But this isn't a happy reunion. It's a meticulously laid trap by the Thousand Bamboo Sect, turning an old friendship into a venom-laced betrayal. This is a masterclass in *Mortal Stream* plotting: the quiet scene after the storm is often where the deadliest snare lies.
Why it matters
This chapter is a classic example of how *A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality* constructs its tension. The "quiet victory" phase after the previous chapter's action is where the real danger lies. Han Li learns a crucial lesson here: surviving a direct attack is only half the battle; the truly terrifying threats are the silent calculations and long-game traps being laid by unseen players. His decision to flee is not cowardice, but the highest form of wisdom in the Dark Forest. The contrast between the bombastic, all-in puppet battle below and Han Li's silent, calculated retreat is the very essence of the *Mortal Stream* protagonist's mindset.
Quick facts
Source novel
A Record Of A Mortal S Journey To Immortality
First appearance
The Trap
Chapter references
1
Type hints
A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality, Han Li, Yellow Dragon
Guide tags
Thousand Bamboo Sect, Trap, Betrayal
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