Entering Dao from Infancy

Summary

The chapter describes the desolate state of Cang Ya City, once a thriving trading hub, now reduced to a small mound surrounded by a military camp. Li Hong Zhuang, the Supreme Commander of the Li family's army, mourns the fallen soldiers as she performs a ritual honoring them. Despite her initial hopes for a peaceful life, she has fought against demons for twenty years, transforming from a delicate girl into a hardened warrior. As she receives news of reinforcements, a young man named Li Hao arrives, claiming to be the sole replacement for the reinforcements. His unexpected arrival frustrates Li Hong Zhuang, who is skeptical of his ability to defend the city alone. Amidst their conversation, it becomes clear that Cang Ya City has been utterly destroyed by years of warfare, leaving only a small mound as a remnant. Li Hao insists on staying to fight, even as Li Hong Zhuang urges him to retreat for his safety. She expresses her determination to remain and protect the land, vowing to continue the fight alongside him, honoring the sacrifices of their family members.

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