"Close the gates, close the gates, no one is to go out!"
In front of Zaozi Ridge, row upon row of massive wooden palisades were shut, and heaps of Iron Thorns, rolling stones, and logs were pushed to block the crucial passes. The troops guarding the pass all retreated inside the ridge, looking as if they had all been struck dumb by an Evil Ghost.
This scene stunned the Food Protection Army and others who came to seize the pass.
On their way, they had encountered many county towns, passes, and military leaders under the command of the God-given King, many of whom had brought along some sinister madness.
Seeing the army approaching, everyone resorted to sinister tricks and malicious tactics, never showing fear. Some even took the initiative to harass the army. It was fortunate that they were few in numbers and that Vanguard Officer Dong Qiaoyun had many cunning strategies, allowing them to advance unimpeded all the way to Zaozi Ridge.
