Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Ye Qinglin, a talented cultivator from the Ye family's collateral branch, faces a dire situation as over 20,000 Black Mountain bandits surround his remaining troops. As a massive dust storm signals the approach of reinforcements, Ye Qinglin commands his generals to prepare for a decisive strike against the besieging bandits. However, when the reinforcements led by Chen Hai arrive, they are far fewer than expected, revealing only 4,000 weary cavalry. Despite the initial shock, Ye Qinglin admires Chen Hai's strategic brilliance. Chen Hai, having acted without official orders, earns Ye Qinglin's gratitude for saving the Western Qiang Kingdom from peril. The two leaders discuss their next steps, with Ye Qinglin expressing concern over their return to Pinglu amidst ongoing tensions with the Great Yan Empire.

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