Although such losses were heavy, Wang Xueguan could still bear them. However, what he found most unacceptable was that these Persian cavalrymen had actually carried fish oil. As one burning oil jar after another was hurled onto their warships, a raging fire ignited across the Persian Gulf once again.
The towering flames dragged countless Chu State warships down into the abyss.
Had Wang Xueguan not acted decisively and ordered a retreat, the consequences might have been even worse. Even now, recalling the situation at the time, Wang Xueguan still felt a surge of anger; his eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms.
Chapter 700