Definition
A corrupted celestial almanac that determines auspicious and inauspicious days; in the Dao-Twisted World, it functions as a powerful and chaotic ritual artifact.
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A corrupted celestial almanac that determines auspicious and inauspicious days; in the Dao-Twisted World, it functions as a powerful and chaotic ritual artifact.
Story context
Alright, fellow daoists, strap in, because Chapter 417 is a wild, breathless, *and* existentially horrifying ride. After the chaos of the previous chapter, Li Huowang fully commits to his Zuowandao “Red Center” disguise, pulling off the ultimate false flag operation right in the heart of the capital. This isn't just a frantic escape—it’s a masterclass in psychological warfare and opportunistic nihilism. Li Huowang burns every bridge he can find between the Supervisory Heavenly Office and the Zuowandao, laughing and bleeding in equal measure. But the real gut punch? When the dust settles and he reaches for his own face, he finds **nothing where his head should be**. This chapter turns a tactical retreat into a body-horror mystery that leaves the reader just as lost as the protagonist.
Why it matters
This chapter is a victory lap for Li Huowang’s character development—but a deeply unsettling one. He’s not the panicked, confused victim from the early chapters. Here, he’s cold, calculating, and savagely efficient. The sheer audacity of murdering an Overseer in broad daylight and blaming it on the Zuowandao is something the old Li Huowang would never have dreamed of. And yet, the price is staring him in the face: he has lost his own head.
Quick facts
Source novel
Dao Gui Yi Xian
First appearance
The Mad Retreat
Chapter references
1
Type hints
Dao Gui Yi Xian, Li Huowang, Zuowandao
Guide tags
Action, Psychological Horror, Body Horror
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