The morning sun rose, casting an orange-red glow over the mottled walls of Heiyan City. The traces of last night's fierce battle remained clearly visible in the early light.
Li Rufeng stood on the watchtower, gazing toward the direction where the State Preceptor's army had made camp outside the city, his brow furrowed in deep thought. After last night's engagement, he knew very well that the State Preceptor would not give up easily; a far more intense battle could erupt at any moment.
"General, judging by the situation, the State Preceptor will likely launch another attack very soon," Guan Xi said, stepping up to the edge and following Li Rufeng's gaze, his expression solemn.
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