Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

News of Crown Prince Ying Dan's stabbing has caused widespread panic across Yan State. The allied forces are struggling to maintain cohesion, with Wu En of the Hua Yang clan increasingly anxious as the He Xi cavalry captures cities and blocks escape routes. The grain supply is dwindling, threatening the morale of millions of troops. As leaders from various clans gather, discussions reveal doubts about a letter from Chen Hai urging allegiance to the Gui Ning Emperor amidst a supposed calamity. The coalition plans to gather forces and break the encirclement within a month, but fears of abandoning kin and the harsh winter loom large.

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