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

Summary

The chapter depicts a group of people who are shocked by the sudden transformation of their campsite into a wasteland after a landslide, leading to a sense of dread and curiosity about the unknown events that transpired by the coast. De Er, one of the group members, urges everyone to forget what they witnessed, emphasizing their ordinariness and the dangers of knowing too much. Meanwhile, General Cheng experiments with humanoid models, discovering that their artificial brains fail to exhibit intelligence, leading him to contemplate the ethical implications of his research. The chapter concludes with Jeff waking from a nightmare, reflecting on the passage of time and the strain it has placed on his marriage with Kati, who is concerned about his well-being but remains unaware of the deeper issues he faces.

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