Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

. In the chapter, various small forces withdraw from the struggle for the National Seal, allowing some to retreat across the Miao River toward Yanzhou, only to encounter other factions also vying for the seal. This leads to catastrophic battles with heavy casualties. A lone survivor returns to Chaoli Pass, only to confront Kangshi's forces. Despite their initial advantages, Kangshi's troops capture the pass due to the possession of the National Seal. Meanwhile, Kangshi faces critical shortages of manpower, food, and medicine amid floods and a plague in Yanzhou. A scout reports the sighting of a supply convoy, which Kangshi initially suspects could be a trap. However, he decides to take a risk, and an ambush leads to the unexpected reunion with Xun Ding's group, who are escorting the supplies. After confirming their allegiance, they discuss the situation and Kangshi's earlier luck in securing Chaoli Pass. Tension arises when a delay in a supply group commanded by Chu Yao raises concerns about possible encounters with the enemy. Shen Tang and her team, disguised as refugees, encounter a patrol unit and learn that Chaoli Pass is now under their control, sparking envy and suspicion about whether it could be a trap. .

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