First-Class Daoist Gate.

Summary

In a tense exchange, General Lai Hu'er receives a letter from the Grand Marshal, urging swift action against unrest in the court. Meanwhile, Eulji Mundeok of Gao Li pleads for peace, offering the coveted Rivers and Mountains Map as a bargaining chip. Yang Guang, the Emperor, is intrigued but skeptical about the authenticity of the map. Eulji insists that the map is genuine, explaining that the Emperor's weakened dragon energy is the reason it doesn't react. Yang Guang, realizing the potential of the map, decides to withdraw his troops from Gao Li. However, Lai Hu'er faces a dilemma as he receives an imperial edict to return, conflicting with his desire to conquer Gao Li. His generals express concern about defying the edict, fearing the Emperor's wrath and the soldiers' longing for home. The tension escalates as Lai Hu'er contemplates his next move, balancing loyalty to the Emperor with the opportunity for victory.

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