Upon the vast expanse of the Great Desert.
The soldiers of Hongze Camp began to construct a pontoon bridge across the broad Agate River using materials collected along the way from the barbarian tribes; this quickly constructed bridge was essentially only wide enough for one person to cross at a time.
The army's crossing of the river would inevitably be discovered, and by then, a retreat would be practically impossible, as the enemy would simply watch as soldiers crossed the bridge one by one.
Therefore.
If they could not achieve victory after crossing, they would face certain death.
There was no way back.
And they.
Fifteen thousand men.
Were tasked with taking down the Great Village ahead, guarded by the Martial Saint, resupply on the go, and swiftly head north to leave this place—all while being encircled and pursued by an army of one hundred thousand.
Even the most skilled military strategists would deem this mission impossible.
...
The Agate River.
