Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

The general in charge of transporting this group of civilians shouted loudly.

This group of refugees was escorted by an army of four hundred men.

You can see that the generals' eyes are bloodshot, and they look extremely tired.

Even so, they mustered their spirits and escorted some civilians to the nearest and safest city.

"General, has Hangu Pass been breached?"

Wuming stepped forward and asked.

The centurion was taken aback when he saw Wuming.

Judging from the other person's temperament and the strong Buddhist and Taoist aura surrounding them.

This monk looks like someone who is not simple.

But why is there a woman accompanying this monk?

"Greetings, Master."

The centurion, named Wang Peng, clasped his hands in a salute.

"Han Gu Pass has not been breached, but my general felt that it was about to collapse, so he evacuated the people of Han Gu Pass ahead of schedule."

"How many more days can Han Gu Pass hold out?" Wu Ming asked.

Although Wuming didn't know much about military affairs, he knew that unless absolutely necessary, people would not be evacuated in advance.

Because there is strength in numbers.

Ordinary people can also participate in the defense project.

The general public can play a significant role as a logistical force.

The fact that they are now evacuating the people shows that they really can't hold on any longer.

"Three days..."

Wang Peng looked troubled and said the number with great difficulty.

Wuming's brows furrowed as well.

"I see."

Wuming put his hands together, chanted a Buddhist mantra, and turned to walk away.

"Hey? Monk, where are you going... Monk, monk... wait for me, monk... you're not allowed to go!"

The center of the circle chased after Wuming.

Yuanxin knew that Wuming was about to do something foolish again...

But is it something he would do to be foolish?

"Monk, monk, you can't go..."

Yuanxin held tightly to Wuming's arm.

Unable to hold on, the center of the circle blocked Wuming's way.

Why can't I go?

Wuming looked at the center of the circle.

"Monk, don't you have any self-awareness?"

Yuanxin felt extremely angry.

"You're just an ordinary Jade Purity Realm cultivator. This is a battle between two armies. What help could you possibly offer? Wouldn't you just be courting death?"

Wu Ming shook his head: "When these people leave Han Gu Pass, Han Gu Pass can only hold out for three days. Now, Han Gu Pass can probably only hold out for two days at most."

If Cold Bone Pass is breached, those demon cultivators will definitely pursue and wreak havoc.

Now that I have seen it, I cannot turn a blind eye; otherwise, I will be plagued by guilt for the rest of my life.

“But…” Yuanxin was so anxious she was almost crying, because she knew that this stubborn monk was actually very obstinate.

Once this stinky monk makes a decision, he basically won't go back on his word...

But is this a place he can go?

He'll die.

The so-called battlefield is a machine that can devour people; you won't even have bones left!

"Yuanxin, you don't need to follow me anymore, you can go."

Wuming put his hands together in prayer position.

"Over the years, you have indeed done a lot of things that have made me angry."

But you are not a truly evil person!

You also possess a kind heart within yourself.

Yuanxin, I don't expect you to become some kind of great philanthropist.

My greatest wish is that you will refrain from doing evil out of selfish desires in the future.

"From now on, I won't be able to control you anymore, but you must know that heaven is watching what people do. Those who do many unrighteous things will surely perish. Only by being down-to-earth can you go further."

"Monk... you monk!!!"

Yuanxin wanted to say something to Wuming.

Wuming transformed into a beam of Buddhist light and vanished before him, heading towards the distant Cold Bone Pass...

……

General Qin…

The people have now reached Houyang Avenue…

An adjutant bowed before a man.

The adjutant was covered in dust and dirt, looking as if he had just come from the battlefield.

"We've only just reached Houyang Avenue...?"

The man sighed softly, the bloodshot eyes a testament to his exhaustion.

"No, we have to hold on, we have to hold on for another fifteen days."

"General... let's retreat... if we don't retreat now, it will really be too late..."

The adjutant looked extremely anxious.

"We have now fulfilled His Majesty's orders..."

If the general does not retreat, his life will be in danger.

"General, you are a pillar of our Qi Kingdom, how can you die in this place?"

The general guarding the pass was named Du Gong. He was born into a poor family and was a cultivator who practiced both Confucianism and military strategy.

He was extremely accomplished in both Confucianism and military strategy.

Although young, he is energetic and has a very accurate judgment of the situation.

He has his own unique insights into troop deployment.

When the Empress of Qi sent him to guard Han Gu Pass, there were many dissenting voices in the court. Everyone felt that Du Gong was too young and not capable of such an important position.

However, the Empress defied all objections and insisted on sending him to Han Gu Pass, leaving all the ministers with no choice.

These ministers had even already thought of a second candidate, just waiting for this guy to make a mistake so they could directly replace him.

The Cold Bone Pass is extremely important; we must hold it for a full month!

It will take at least a month for Qi State's strategic plan to be fully implemented.

There is a chance to reverse the current downward trend.

A month has passed since Du Gong was stationed at Han Gu Pass, and the strategies he has displayed have astonished everyone.

Every decision made by Engineer Du was like walking a tightrope.

If you are not careful, the Cold Bone Barrier will collapse instantly.

The ministers in the imperial court were all dumbfounded.

I think Engineer Du is playing with fire!

But Engineer Du grasped the opportunity.

Engineer Du controlled every detail on site, demonstrating a strategic direction completely different from the older generation.

And the benefits brought by these high-wire decisions are also enormous!

Engineer Du not only survived a month, but also managed to hold on for three more days.

Now that the requirements have been met, Engineer Du can leave.

As long as they evacuate, Du Gong will be a great hero of the Qi Kingdom.

With this victory, Du's career will rise steadily.

But Engineer Du understood perfectly.

If the people do not evacuate safely and leave first, then once White Island occupies Han Gu Pass, White Island will definitely pursue those people!

Given Shiroshima's personality, he would definitely kill those civilians to vent his anger.

Six hundred thousand lives!

These ordinary people played an indelible role in providing logistical support during this month-long period.

If I abandon them, would I still be human?

"No need to say anything more."

Engineer Du shook his head.

"Fifteen days! Just hold on for another fifteen days!"

We absolutely cannot retreat now!

Pass down my order! All soldiers must hold out for fifteen days!

Anyone who suggests withdrawing the troops within these fifteen days will be beheaded!

"Yes……"

The lieutenant had no choice but to sigh heavily and go on to relay his commander's orders.

This deputy general named Cui Wei was not afraid of death and wanted to retreat to save his own life.

In Cui Wei's view, Du Gong was a promising young genius who would definitely shine in the chaotic world and make great achievements. It would be a great pity for him to die in this place.

Is the life of 500,000 civilians really worth more than the value of a brilliant strategist?

Cui Wei believes the answer is no.

If he could, Cui Wei would even rather die for Du Gong!

This is all for the greater cause of humanity!

"Fifteen days..."

Stepping out of the mansion, Cui Wei looked at the vast expanse of sky and wiped his face deeply...

"Can we really hold out for these five days...?"

……

Inside the city lord's mansion in Hangu Pass, Engineer Du stared at the sand table on the table, his expression extremely solemn...

Fifteen days...

The soldiers of Hangu Pass are now completely exhausted.

Can they really hold out for fifteen days?

Du didn't know, but he was certain that he absolutely could not retreat.

A cultivator at the Immortal Realm...