After the fall of many renowned generals in Lihuo City, there were only a few clear-sighted individuals left in Xihuang. At the very least, neither the king nor Prince Mangzhan possessed any sharp judgement. They had never considered that South Li, which was barely holding on from national extermination, would not simply nurse its wounds but quickly counterattack instead.
While the entire nation was still letting out a long breath of relief from the withdrawal of Da Qian’s troops, the sudden invasion of South Li sent shockwaves throughout Xihuang. This extreme misjudgment led to Xihuang’s slow response, completely lacking any organized defenses. The army of South Li charged like a torrential flood, breaking through cities along the way and directing their forces toward the capital of Xihuang.
It was only then that Mangzhan finally gathered the defeated troops to defend the capital for a final stand.