Xiao Ruiyuan was on guard against King Heng, but he was not someone who failed to grasp the bigger picture. At such a critical juncture, he had no inclination to quibble over King Heng's previous scheming that had placed him in mortal peril. His profound gaze swept over the restive fierce beasts, and he commanded in a cold voice, "Those skilled in martial arts form three lines of defense, surround those who cannot protect themselves in the middle, and try to hold out for as long as possible, waiting for reinforcements."
King Heng frowned slightly, deeply reluctant to protect those he considered a hindrance. In his view, they were utterly useless, and in fact, everyone should serve as stepping stones for him to break through the encirclement of beasts. But seeing Xiao Ruiyuan's indifferent yet resolute expression, he ultimately held back his objections, "At this point, we have no other choice. Let's do as General Xiao suggests."
