178. The Outsiders
In early April, Prince Li and Nanzhao, who were at war with Great Chu in the south, both retreated, hinting at a slight easing of the intense war. With Prince Li and Nanzhao ceasing hostilities, the southern front of Great Chu was left with only Lei Tengfeng of Xiling leading hundreds of thousands of troops. Despite Xiling's powerful military, the vast distance from their homeland and the formidable Mo Family Army standing in the way forced Lei Tengfeng to gradually slow his advance. In the north, Beirong had engaged in several skirmishes, but with no clear victor, a stalemate was reached.
This development deeply concerned Feng Zhiyao and others in Ruyang City. Once Great Chu made peace with the other states, it was entirely possible they might form an alliance to deal with them. Mo Xiuyao, however, merely smiled and said nothing.
