Understanding the details of these trebuchets was crucial, and even more critical was grasping the true purpose of the stones they launched. These matters related to the Heavenly Dao Engine, and Qi Tian could not afford to be careless.
Qi Tian descended from the City Gate Tower and returned to the base of the ramparts. Upon rejoining Zhang Lei and the others, he pulled out a book and started flipping through its pages.
Zhang Lei and the rest dared not disturb him, so despite the crowd around him, Qi Tian was able to read in peace.
He continued thus until night fell. Then, Qi Tian stood up and departed, quickly disappearing into the vast expanse of the night.
Tongmen West Pass was a fortress built between two mountains. Both sides of the choke point were steep and perilous, impossible for ordinary people to scale. This natural barrier was what forced the Chi Di people to seize Tongmen West Pass in their path south.
