Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

Yue Yi, feeling hopeless, observes Yu Zong Hu attacking the Black Yan Army remnants. Chen Hai proposes a reluctant alliance with the eunuchs for survival, urging them to surrender to the Emperor. Despite initial resistance, Huang Shuang and Granny He are swayed by Chen Hai's claims of a hidden lineage within the Dao Zen Institute, which could redeem their honor. They agree to follow Chen Hai's orders, believing it to be a necessary sacrifice for the academy's survival. Chen Hai takes their surrender tokens to negotiate with Yu Zong Hu's forces, aiming to halt the slaughter and seek revenge for fallen disciples.

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