Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

As night fell, Lu Wang's army, reduced to a mere thousand men after a devastating defeat, struggled with low morale and dwindling supplies. Lu Wang, determined to restore order, executed traitors and ordered a retreat to gather resources. Meanwhile, in the capital, Emperor Qi Tai Di faced financial strains due to ongoing wars and natural disasters. Ministers debated disaster relief and military funding, revealing a treasury nearly depleted. News of Lu Wang's defeat by Pei Zi Yun brought mixed emotions, as the emperor celebrated the victory while grappling with the implications for his reign and the kingdom's future stability.

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