The immense flames turned the sky red, and the clamor echoed to the heavens. The Allied Army was completely unprepared for Chen Xiong's surprise attack on their camp, and as they hastily met the enemy, they immediately fell into a defensive position.
Chen Xiong, leading the Cavalry, made sudden thrusts and deadly strikes to the left and right but remembered Lu Xun's admonition not to engage in prolonged combat. Often, they would charge, set a blaze, and then quickly retreat. The Cavalry's speed coupled with the darkness of night made it impossible for the Allied Army to form an effective encirclement in such a short time.
Lu Xun watched with his generals from atop the city walls, observing the flames that reached for the sky. Many faces among the commanders revealed expressions of joy, as this raid on the camp greatly boosted everyone's confidence in battle and optimism for the war's direction.