Zhang Lie commanded, "Bring me toward your camp. I'd like to meet your commander."

The armored frost spirit asked, "You want to see our general?"

"I do."

The frost spirit nodded. "Very well. I'll lead you there immediately."

The frost spirits brought Zhang Lie and the warlords toward the alien encampment, which had been built atop a massive chunk of ground and rock.

Upon witnessing the arrival of Zhang Lie and his forces, the aliens looked toward him in a jumble of intent: some scrutinized him, judged him, curiously looked at him, warily looked at him, stared angrily at him, were cautious around him...

Zhang Lie instructed his troops, "Have a rest nearby for now. I'll meet with the frost spirits' commander."

The frost spirits...