Lizicheng was a peasant leader that resisted rude domination of Ming dynasty in Ming dynasty. One day he and his armies were defeated in Hubei Province and retreated to Suoxi Gully along Lishui River. It was getting dark when they arrived at " A piece of sky" valley. Standing there they could not find any pathway ahead except tall trees and swirling clouds. Because of enemy's coming they had to explore into the mystical zone regarding flowing water sound. Not knowing time going, they felt tired and fell asleep. Soon after, come enemy. Seeing the puzzling and horrible surroundings, they thought it must be traps from Li Zicheng and then stop to back.
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