Chapter 202: A Blood-Soaked Letter from the Capital, A Thousand-Mile Rescue

A cold, sharp clarity pierced through the chaos in Drake Dragon's mind. The insignia of the golden serpent devouring the sun was not just a symbol; it was a declaration. It was the mark of the Great Xia Empire's royal guard. Everything clicked into place with horrifying speed. The assassination attempts, the targeting of his father, the scheme against Crystal Chu, Elder Sun's betrayal, and now this blood sacrifice at an ancient altar—they were all threads woven by the same master puppeteer:...