Afterward, Lu Sen led his men along the mountain road to the fortress ahead, and finally felt at ease.
The terrain within the Eagle God Mountains was extremely rugged, with roads built along the mountainsides. Neither the Iron Cavalry nor heavy artillery could possibly make it up.
The mountain fortress served as a toll station on the mountain road. Built from massive rocks, its stone walls could withstand hundreds of direct hits from heavy artillery.
In short, once they reached the mountain fortress, they no longer needed to worry about the Alliance's pursuing troops. They could retreat into the mountains at a more measured pace, then make their way to the eastern part of the Ork world.
Some people entered the fortress, while others rested and drank water beside the road.
Once they had rested, they could set off deeper into the Eagle God Mountains in groups of several hundred.
In a large room inside the fortress, Lu Sen and Ke Suo Ye discussed the current situation in detail.
Lu Sen said:
"Prince, we'll have to split up next.
I'll give you ten thousand of my twenty thousand men. Take them, along with your own five thousand, and follow the mountain road to the eastern part of the Ork world first.
Along the way, remember to bring the garrisons of any mountain fortresses you encounter with you to expand your force.
I expect you to have around twenty thousand armed men by the time you come down from the mountains.
That will be enough to protect yourself, but not enough to rule the realm.
Remember, once you descend, don't march openly into the territory controlled by the Bear Orks in the east. Just secure a few cities at the foot of the Eagle God Mountains that can produce their own