When the Grey Wolf Army fought, they mainly aimed to survive, with the White Deer Army suffering the heaviest losses.
The Ruyang King, a prince of the court, genuinely wanted to achieve merits for the country, even at the cost of his powerful forces, whereas Li Siqi was clearly playing it safe.
Moreover, the Kunlun Sect among the Six Great Sects had surrendered to him. If the court faces challenges in the future and loses control over the regions, Li Siqi might truly proclaim himself the Northwest Prince with a single call.
Tuotuo absolutely did not want to see this happen.
So when Li Siqi was dragging his feet in the battle, Tuotuo knew it was time to retreat. After all, if this battle leaves the other two armies with heavy losses while Li Siqi's Grey Wolf Army retains its strength, dealing with him in the future will be even more difficult!
With this comprehensive consideration, Tuotuo decided to sound the golden gong to signal a retreat.
