After Hozon retreated, about half an hour later, Xiao Zheng stood up and said, "Alright, we can retreat now."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Initially, their plan was to retreat right after Hozon's first attack by the Vine Armor Soldiers was repelled by fire.
However, at that time the conditions were simply not right; they had been through too many battles and were already covered in scars, lacking the energy to do so.
Having rested for a while, their energy had somewhat recovered. By this time, even if Hozon had seen through Xiao Zheng's strategy, they would have been able to deal with it calmly.
Long Qie whistled loudly, the sound carrying far and wide. Soon, a shadow descended from the valley above; it was one of the Ten Killings.
He was most skilled at moving stealthily in these woods.
