Lü Dai seized the moment, raising his right hand high: "Catapults, ready!"
To everyone's shock, no fewer than thirty mobile catapults were rolled out onto the walls of Penglai City. Once secured in position, jars of burning oil and rocks were launched like a meteor shower. Taking advantage of the terrain, these projectiles easily sailed over the enemy's first line of defense and crashed into their catapults and formations, causing a bit of chaos in the Cao Brothers' camp.
However, Cao Cao's troops, being veterans of many battles, reacted immediately, adjusting their positions and focusing their forces on the Western Gate and Northern Gate of Penglai City. This adjustment took nearly a day, and by now, the dusk was settling and the sun was setting in the west.
