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When Wei Wujie decided to organize a large-scale assault on the mountain, Shen Bao proactively requested not to join the team going up. His reasoning was sound; he was not skilled in direct combat. If Your Majesty agreed, he intended to go check out the three-sided cliff. If anyone else had said this, Wei Wujie would have kicked them aside. However, coming from Shen Bao, Xingling Jun pondered for a moment and found it acceptable. If they could cut off Luzi's support, that would be ideal. Thus, he assigned two of Shen Bao's old partners to him, instructing them to capture Luzi alive no matter what. If they could humiliate him in front of everyone before he died secretly, it would surely be a satisfying experience!
Shen Bao only mentioned the possibility of climbing the cliff verbally; after all, he had never seen the actual terrain. Nevertheless, a large-scale attack was always unwise. Battles are not fought like that; unless there is a strategy guiding the campaign, victory is unlikely. Legends are made by defeating larger forces with smaller ones and achieving unexpected victories. Charging hundreds against dozens might lead to victory, but what is there to be proud of in that?
Regardless of where one fights, it is essential to question all geographical environments to find the enemy's vulnerabilities. Sometimes, the places deemed least likely to pose problems are precisely where opponents exploit weaknesses; these so-called safe spots are actually enemy vulnerabilities! The map of Qin State that Luzi carried was unparalleled in its detail.
Since this area was surrounded by cliffs on three sides, Luzi must have known that. His choice of location revealed his true intentions. With only a few dozen subordinates, he faced the awkward situation of being unable to mount an effective large-scale defense. Rather than holding out in an open area with vulnerabilities, it was better to fight from a position of desperation and consolidate his forces for a last-ditch defense. Their advantage lay in numbers, but due to the terrain, they were forced into a strategy that split their forces.
Hundreds against dozens had not yielded any advantages; the problem lay in the terrain! In terms of individual combat quality, among those hundreds, few could match Luzi's subordinates in skill. The outcome was predictable; it was clear who would consume whom.
This was Shen Bao's theory, but he could not communicate these thoughts to Xingling Jun. After all, the master had several hundred people under him; expressing such pessimistic views could easily lead to misunderstandings. Alas! One often realizes the outcome only at the last moment and finds there is no turning back.
Where is the remedy for regret? Where were you earlier?
With this theoretical foundation in mind, he naturally would not follow the main force into certain death. If Luzi believed that blocking the only path up would ensure their success, then there was reason to prove that they thought no one could ascend those sheer cliffs. If that were indeed the case, then this plan could succeed! They should take an unexpected route through their neglected defenses! So before setting off, he suggested to Wei Wujie not to launch an all-out attack but rather draw the enemy's attention and wait for news.
Wei Wujie was actually uninterested in this climbing plan; a cliff hundreds of meters high was practically challenging human limits. Did they think they were monkeys? Even monkeys would struggle to ascend! But aside from that, there were no other viable options; a full-frontal assault would lead to catastrophic consequences that could hardly be described as anything less than brutal! He needed a surprise force to catch them off guard; if so, then let’s proceed!
From afar, the mountain peak looked one way; up close it appeared entirely different. If one planned to climb it, they would soon realize it did not resemble what they had seen from a distance at all. Although there seemed to be many handholds on the rocky wall, once they began climbing, they would find it was quite treacherous.
However, solutions often arise when faced with dire situations. The so-called cliffs were not as smooth as glass; along the way were many protruding rocks providing resting spots for climbers. Additionally, small trees grew on top of the cliffs—if thick enough, one could lie down above and rest. The three of them took breaks along their ascent and drew closer to Thunder Mountain Temple situated halfway up.
Luzi remained unaware of any business coming from behind and sat chatting with several elders to pass the time. It wasn't that he didn't want to check out the front lines; rather Li Xin had already instructed him before leaving: under no circumstances should he go watch the battle! Swords and blades do not discriminate; if he got hurt somehow, how would everyone face King Qin upon returning? Since he had promised, he must keep his word—trustworthiness has been essential since ancient times. With no news from the front lines despite ongoing struggles there, all he could do was wait for updates while sitting still. Even if he felt impulsive now, he had to adhere to their pact made with a handshake. Moreover, even if things went poorly at the front lines, he trusted Li Xin would send someone back with news.
As for Chuchu, she is a master of disguise and an undeniable beauty, though he is unaware of this at the moment. Seeing that it was getting late outside and that the girl had not returned yet made him anxious. As long as she wasn't secretly heading down the mountain to join the battle, there shouldn't be any danger. After all, she was also a trained fighter; what major issues could arise from just climbing a mountain?
He initially planned to send someone to search the mountain, but aside from himself and a few severely wounded individuals, there were only five elderly men around. Those who could move had gone to the front lines to fight, and unless he went personally, no one else could search the back mountain. However, since the battle at the front had not yet concluded, how could he abandon his post due to personal feelings? Just as he was pondering this and trying to think of something else, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps coming from outside.
No matter who was coming, it meant there was news. Luzi stood up to excuse himself from the elderly men and went out to see who had returned. There were only two possibilities: either someone returning from the front lines or someone coming down from the mountain. When he reached the Temple Entrance and was about to step over the threshold, he froze in place; none of the three people approaching were familiar to him!
The three individuals waiting outside had no intention of entering. Upon seeing a remarkable figure emerge, they couldn't help but sigh in admiration. The aura of a person varies; when Luzi stood there, it made these three feel somewhat diminished. One of them stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, is the person before us Luzi?"
Hearing the dialect from Wei Kingdom and seeing that the three men were holding weapons from Wei Kingdom, Luzi immediately understood what was happening. It seemed that Wei Wujie had played a clever trick! He had drawn all the main forces to the front lines and then sent people climbing up the cliffs to find this important figure. Regardless of whether it was a flaw in their plan or not, they had seized the initiative in this situation. There was no way to avoid it now, so while nodding in confirmation, he asked, "You are all retainers of Xingling Jun, right?"
The man who stepped forward did not intend to hide his identity from anyone. He clasped his fists and bowed respectfully, saying, "I have met Luzi! I am Shen Bao, a retainer of Xingling Jun!"
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