I had suddenly asked this because the enemy army was a full six times our number. Even if the Celestial Realm forces were elite, sheer numbers could produce all sorts of ways to overwhelm the few with the many. Besides, Longqiu You's identity was special. Though he had some connections within the Dao Alliance, he had ultimately defected to the enemy, so our strategic considerations had to be reassessed with care.
"Master, the border marshal commanding the army, Su Jin, has a history with me. Back then, when he returned to the central command to handle some business, he nearly ended up in prison. I made things convenient for him in many ways, allowing him not only to avoid imprisonment but also to lead the border army in guarding this place. Naturally, he knows the Dao Alliance's flaws inside out and harbors some resentment. I persuaded him by pinning this matter on the Heaven Peepers, so he decided to let us through the border. However, he also said that once we crossed the border, if we stopped, he would still pursue and attack us. It all depends on whether we can pass through without obstruction," Longqiu You said.
After hearing him out, I sank into thought. This matter had ultimately been agreed upon by both sides, and whether it could truly be carried out depended heavily on luck. Thus, I said, "We need to prepare for both possibilities. We can't simply take his word for it. Of course, if this opportunity is genuine, it will save us from fighting the main force of the border army."
"That's exactly what I thought, Master. I've already considered how to handle it. We can take this route, and if we encounter even slight resistance, we can avoid battle and head farther northwest. This