407. The Stricken Dog
Early in the morning, when the Mo Family Army once again sounded the war drums, the Army of Great Chu indeed suffered a crushing defeat. The Mo Family Army managed to open the gates of Liyang City with little effort. With almost all generals missing and at least half the soldiers unable to fight, the Chu forces were in disarray. The sight of the man with snow-white hair and white robes standing beneath the city walls caused the soldiers atop Liyang's ramparts to lose all courage. In an instant, the 800,000-strong army disintegrated.
At this time, Mo Jingli, still in the Governor's Mansion within the city, was completely unaware. The injury he had sustained was undoubtedly a massive blow, both physically and psychologically. Especially with lingering doubts about whether Mo Xiuyao was truly dead, Mo Jingli's temper became even more erratic and unpredictable. Severely wounded, he found it difficult even to get out of bed, let alone personally command the battle.
