Step aside, let me take charge!.

Summary

In a smoky battlefield turned desolate wasteland, Zhang He awakens from an illusion to find his companion Wen Xin injured and the severed head of a scholar, crushed beneath Shen Tang's foot. Enraged yet resigned, Zhang He realizes escape is futile. He confronts Shen Tang, mocking her victory and claiming all are merely pawns in a larger game, before ultimately taking his own life in a fit of despair. Shen Tang discovers a peculiar silk drawing with an ominous design while searching his body, prompting her to rush towards Chaoli Pass where battles rage. . Meanwhile, Wu Xian and his son, the Second Young Master, face their own turmoil. After a fierce battle and heavy losses, the son blames himself for the casualties and attempts to take his life, but Wu Xian intervenes, expressing his anger and sorrow over their fallen allies. The urgency intensifies when a messenger arrives, reporting a large enemy force attacking their camp, leading to Wu Xian's injury from the shock. . In the camp, strategist Qin Li employs his tactics to stabilize their defenses despite the chaotic situation. He senses the enemy’s Literary Heart Scholars are retreating, leading him to speculate about the overall battle strategy against Chaoli Pass, where he believes crucial fighting is taking place. Concerns grow as Chu Wuhui and his allies notice the absence of their leader Huang Lie, raising suspicions about the fate of the National Seal. .

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