The Path of Survival.

Summary

Xiao Fan encounters tension with Guo Hong's brother-in-law but reassures him before returning to his valley. Anticipating a massive enemy force, he halts construction and prepares defenses, dispatching scouts to assess the situation. Pin arrives and clarifies that organizing a million troops is impractical, estimating the enemy's strength at 200,000 to 300,000. As the enemy cavalry approaches, both sides recognize the stakes. A meeting occurs where Wu La's father demands her return, but Xiao Fan asserts his tribe's commitment to the plateau, rejecting the idea of abandoning their cities. The chapter concludes with rising tensions and strategic maneuvering.

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