Definition
The Zuowandao member whose identity Li Huowang absorbs in a memory. The name represents the 'Six' tile in a Mahjong set.
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The Zuowandao member whose identity Li Huowang absorbs in a memory. The name represents the 'Six' tile in a Mahjong set.
Story context
Alright, fellow Daoists, buckle up. Chapter 744 is a masterclass in *method acting* and the terrifying internal logic of the Zuowandao. Li Huowang fully absorbs a chunk of Hong Zhong’s memory, experiencing firsthand what it means to steal an identity—not just a name, but a whole life. The scene is a brutal, surgical dissection of the Zuowandao’s core philosophy: if you can trick everyone into believing a lie, that lie becomes the truth. It’s grim, it’s visceral, and it sets up the next stage of Li Huowang’s personal horror show: learning to con people for Feigang.
Why it matters
This is a “setup” chapter that feels like the calm before a chaotic storm. The main tension isn’t external danger but Li Huowang’s internal moral struggle. He *has* to learn how to be a liar to save himself, but every successful con drags him deeper into the Zuowandao’s mindset. Pay close attention to his failed attempt at the end—it’s a fantastic examination of the difference between brute-force reality-manipulation (Cultivate the True) and the subtle, psychological art of deception (Cultivate the False). The real horror here isn’t the monster; it’s the monster you have to become to survive.
Quick facts
Source novel
Dao Gui Yi Xian
First appearance
True or False
Chapter references
1
Type hints
dao gui yi xian, li huowang, zuowandao
Guide tags
Identity Theft, Zuowandao Lore, Psychological Horror
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