The next day, at noon.
Billowing smoke engulfed the area outside Sanfeng Pass, the vanguard cavalry of Houjin had already commenced their deadly approach. This pass served as a vital thoroughfare between Houjin and Dongluo Pass, a route frequently traveled by merchants, bustling with activity.
Now, with Houjin's ban on trade with Dongluo Pass, the area had grown desolate, especially after the previous grand battle where tens of thousands of soldiers perished, lending the site an even more eerie atmosphere.
The Black Armored Army, having received news early on, also made preparations. Defensive fortifications had been laid all around the environs of Sanfeng Pass.
It was an undisputed fact that Houjin's iron cavalry was the finest in the world.
