Starting to Practice Swordsmanship from the Rural Area of the Second Dimension (1-323).

Summary

The chapter depicts a tense encounter between a group of flame fog warriors and General Cheng, who embodies an overwhelming force of fear and destruction. As the warriors initially feel an inexplicable chill, they realize it stems from fear rather than temperature. Despite their captain's attempt to confront Cheng, he is swiftly killed, leading to panic among the remaining warriors. They attempt to fight back, but Cheng effortlessly annihilates them, leaving only despair in his wake. A lone warrior tries to communicate their dire situation but ultimately meets the same fate. The chapter concludes with the aftermath of the battle, as the surviving members of the stronghold grapple with the loss of their vanguard and the looming threat of General Cheng, whom they now recognize as the harbinger of their end. The commander, Xin Ta Xi Er, decides to retreat, acknowledging the overwhelming power of their enemy, while dissent brews among the warriors who seek revenge.

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