I Have A Mountain Stronghold.

Summary

The chapter depicts a catastrophic flood that engulfs a valley, leading to chaos and panic among the people trying to escape. Cheng Dalei observes the devastation, reflecting on his earlier decisions and the consequences of the flood, which he had underestimated. As the floodwaters claim lives, including that of a barbarian general, Cheng Dalei decides to retreat with his men to regroup. Meanwhile, the aftermath of the battle reveals significant losses for both the empire and the barbarian tribes, leading to political turmoil and despair. The narrative concludes with the haunting image of a landscape littered with corpses, symbolizing the horrors of war, and poses a philosophical question about the nature of survival in such dire circumstances.

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