Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

The Meng Wu army retreated to Silver Stone Beach, exhausted after a day of fighting. Morale was low, and plans to withdraw to Yao Mountain were made. Meng Zhan, despite opposition, decided on retreat. Meanwhile, Tie Kun contemplated the slow city construction by human slaves, hoping for the Tie Ya tribe's independence to strengthen their position. Meng Zhan dispatched scouts to monitor enemy movements and sought reinforcements. He shared bad news about enemy troop buildup and internal discord, but proposed excavating an underground palace for ancient treasures to empower their tribe. The urgency of digging before enemy reinforcements arrived was emphasized, as time was critical for survival.

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