Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Zhao Yang Zhai serves as the settlement for Zhao Yang Ting Hou Fu's forces, while Chen Hai retains his residence in Li Quan. Zhang Xiong and his son ascend Ju Quan Ling, observing a heavily guarded area with a plum grove where Chen Hai sharpens a war halberd. Zhang Xiong unexpectedly reunites with the Purple Lantern Spirit Sword, which he had wielded for thirty years. Chen Hai challenges Zhang Xiong to a duel, offering freedom for the Zhang Clan if he wins. However, Zhang Xiong admits defeat without fighting, accepting a life of labor for his clan. Concerns arise about the Zhang Clan's integration into common life, as their past as rulers complicates their acceptance of a lower status.

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