Blade that Slays the Heavens.

Summary

Fang Dongming, the defeated commander of a million-strong army, seeks to meet the young general from Great Xia, who has humiliated him. Despite his desire to understand his loss, Fang Dongming orders his troops to disarm and surrender, acknowledging their defeat. Many soldiers choose death over dishonor, committing suicide rather than living with the shame. The young general, respecting Fang Dongming's rank, does not bind him. As they prepare to seal a ventilation shaft, Fang Dongming reflects on the situation, realizing the depth of his defeat. He learns that he was not defeated by a skilled warrior but by a mining general, Zhang Rong, who hints at deeper national security matters.

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