Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Chen Hai, after a night of contemplation, practiced his sword and halberd techniques at dawn, demonstrating extraordinary skill that mesmerized Su Ling, who followed him out of concern. Despite heavy snowfall, Chen Hai's prowess allowed him to manipulate the environment with his halberd, creating a vacuum amidst the storm. Meanwhile, logistical challenges arose due to a famine affecting grain supplies for the army, leading to the use of mechanical wooden oxen for transport. The narrative also delves into puppet arts, contrasting flesh puppetry, viewed as heretical, with mechanical puppetry, which is more accepted and practical for labor and defense.

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