On the human side, although the retreat to Insect Pass had been successful, the atmosphere remained heavy. Laozi stood on the ramparts, gazing out at the distant Insect Mountain, and said with a solemn expression, "We've taken a heavy loss this time, and the Zerg won't be satisfied so easily. Their next move will definitely be to attack Insect Pass!" His tone was firm and resolute, as if he could already see the impending scenes of war.
The others nodded in agreement with Laozi's assessment. Fatty Qian wiped the sweat from his brow nearby and said, "My lords, I will do my utmost to secure our supplies, but my ledger is still running in the red, which leaves me rather uneasy." A look of worry and anxiety crossed his face.
At that moment, Zunti stepped forward and said, "Eldest Senior Brother, I have achieved enlightenment. I request permission to enter closed-door cultivation, and I will not emerge until I break through to the Eleventh Tier of Heaven!" His gaze was firm and resolute, as if he had prepared himself to burn his bridges behind him.
Chapter 188