So, people soon began to take the opportunity and run.
At first, only one or two fled, but soon it was as if a dam had burst.
People are creatures of the herd. When your comrades start fleeing, it seems foolish to be the one who stays behind to fight.
So, even when the Beheading Gang's squad leaders screamed at them, even drew their blades, they still couldn't stop the rout.
Eventually, even these elites couldn't hold on anymore. Some of them simply threw down their weapons and started to run.
This palpable fear of battle spread quickly, even affecting Zhang Pengcheng's men.
Although their usual harsh training kept them from immediately dropping their weapons and fleeing, doubt and alarm crept into their hearts, and their movements slowed.
In contrast, Xie San's men fought with ever-growing courage, their morale soaring.
In a single moment, the tide of battle had turned.
