Protecting Oneself

They had no choice but to crouch on the ground and advance slowly. As they drew closer, several mechanisms were triggered, causing large rocks with sharp edges to roll down the mountain.

"Trap! Fall back!"

Reacting swiftly, they retreated just in time. However, some were slower, and several were hit by the rocks, resulting in four or five casualties.

The previous night, Qin Silong had finally caught up with Deputy General Lin, cautioning him, "You need to be extremely careful tomorrow. According to the intelligence I've gathered, the entrance is strategically fortified and challenging to breach. There are traps along the route."

"The closer we get to the entrance, the more elaborate the traps become. The initial traps involve rocks and wood rolling down from the mountain's peak. Additionally, there are pitfalls and trip ropes designed to ensnare individuals."