The shouts of battle in the south seemed to reach the heavens, as the iron-armored flood surged straight towards the County Government Office. From afar, countless commoners could be seen scurrying in chaos like chickens, sheep, cattle, and horses being driven about.
Some clear-headed individuals, from wealthy and powerful families, dared to rally their household guards and private soldiers, similarly hacking and crashing their way towards the North City Gate. Clearly, seeing the situation was lost, they intended to flee the city.
From a distance, Chen Ping identified the leader of the escapees. It was a scholarly middle-aged man clad in grand official attire, looking utterly distressed.
Around him were several men and women in opulent clothing, their identities unknown.
However, they were likely from influential families in the city.
