The sky was already dark, and it was unclear whether the target might retreat from the temple overnight. Since they were exposed, retreat was certainly reasonable, Luo Zheng didn't dare gamble, only plan for the worst, leading the team to maneuver outside the forest. If the target was to retreat, they'd have to go through the open plains outside the forest, which had a wide field of view and easy paths.
Previously, Luo Zheng observed that the valley where the temple was located had no helicopters or mechanized vehicles, only horses for transportation. Therefore, the plains were the only thoroughfare. Everyone ran with Night Vision Devices for an arduous hour, finally reaching the edge of the plains, hiding within a patch of trees.
