Sancai

A type of Tang Dynasty glazed pottery known for its three-color palette. Here used to describe the unnerving, ceramic-like quality of a false reflection.

A type of Tang Dynasty glazed pottery known for its three-color palette. Here used to describe the unnerving, ceramic-like quality of a false reflection.

Story context

Alright, fellow Daoists, buckle up—because this chapter is a masterclass in giving the middle finger to hopeless odds using pure, gritty folklore logic. We dive straight into the abyss with Li Huowang, Li Sui, and our dearly departed (but still very helpful) Zhuge Yuan. Forget flashy power-ups; this is a barter economy built on secrets, blood, and one incredibly sketchy deity called the Supreme Guankou. Our boy Li Huowang finally gets a weapon against the Dice, but the price tag? Oh, it’s written in karmic debt you wouldn’t want to touch with a ten-foot pole. Get ready for a chapter that feels less like a triumphant power-up and more like cutting a deal with a devil that speaks in bullet-point demands.

Why it matters

This chapter is pure payoff after a long build-up. For the first time in what feels like an eternity, Li Huowang has a *tool*, not just a problem. But—and this is the Dao-Twisted World’s signature sting—the tool is both limited and terrifying. He doesn’t get a magic sword; he gets a one-shot *locator ability* that comes with a permanent debt to a karmic entity. The real treat here is watching Li Huowang’s brain shift gears from pure survival to big-picture strategy. He’s thinking about who to recruit, how to build a coalition, and how to leverage his single secret against the Dice’s entire web of lies. Keep an eye on that open fan at the end, though. Secrets have a way of not staying buried, and Zhuge Yuan’s little gift might be more than just a bargaining chip. If you’re a lore-nerd, savor every detail about the Supreme Guankou—it’s one of the most fascinating “neutral” entities we’ve met so far.

Quick facts

Source novel
Dao Gui Yi Xian
First appearance
Enough Secrets for Another Secret
Chapter references
1
Type hints
dao gui yi xian, li huowang, zhuge yuan
Guide tags
Secret Economy, Body Horror, Cosmic Barter

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Source novel

Dao Gui Yi Xian