Chapter 502: The Emperor's Edict, an Ambush on All Sides

The calm before the storm was shattered not by the roar of cannons, but by the cold, impersonal voice of the state. It echoed from every screen, every public address system, and every soldier's comms unit across the vast expanse of the Great Xia Empire. A golden scroll, emblazoned with the Imperial Dragon, filled the displays, its ancient calligraphy stark and unforgiving. “An Imperial Edict,” a herald’s voice, imbued with artificial gravity, announced. “The subject Ellison Jiang, former...