Treading the Heavens Without a Trace.

Summary

In the Northern Pass, despite having over a thousand elite soldiers and heavy crossbows, the loss of the Four Pillars Demon-Slaying Formation left them vulnerable to attacks from bandits. Chen Hai and the Mysterious Gold Puppet defended against Sha Tianhe's Blazing Flame Crows, which weakened over time. After several failed assaults, Sha Tianhe retreated, realizing the defenders' resilience and the heavy losses incurred. However, just as they began to relax, the Ghost-Faced Sword Sovereign launched a sudden attack on Beiling Fortress, causing casualties. Han Sanyuan coordinated with the Black Wind Bandits for a renewed assault, revealing prior knowledge of the fortress's defenses. Meanwhile, reinforcements from Yantai Pass arrived, potentially changing the tide of the battle.

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