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Story context

New chapter, new horror. After three chapters inside a hallucination-ambush that weaponized a folk deity's image, Li Huowang finally claws his way back to reality—but not without a cost. This chapter is a masterclass in *dao-gui-yi-xian*’s signature trick: the false wall. You think you've fought a giant White Wuchang? You *did*, just not in the physical sense. The real trap was a rope around his neck the whole time, a quiet, strangling death disguised as a monster brawl. Once he cuts through the illusion, he finds the Bai family imprisoned and gets his first real look at the community that produced Bai Lingmiao. But something's off. The clan leader, Bai Sai, talks like a politician giving a eulogy—lots of words, zero substance. And Hongzhong is there, whispering that the man is lying. Buckle up; the real fight might just be beginning.

Why it matters

Alright, fellow travelers down the twisted path of the Dao, this chapter is a *meat grinder* of psychological warfare. Our boy Li Huowang just got hit with a two-layer ambush: first a physical attack disguised as a folklore boss fight, then a suffocation trap that nearly finished him off while he was busy swinging at shadows. If you're new to the genre, here's the rule: in *dao-gui-yi-xian*, never trust a monster's appearance. The real horror is always hiding in the detail you ignored. Also, pay close attention to Bai Sai. He's smooth, he's authoritative, and he's almost certainly feeding Li Huowang a rehearsed script. And *yes*, the reappearance of Hongzhong is a massive red flag—he's supposed to be gone, so why is he back? This is a chapter that rewards the paranoid reader. Keep your eyes peeled, your throat clear, and your trust on a short leash.

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Dao Gui Yi Xian