Chapter 504: The Truth Revealed, A Pillar of the Nation

A chilling silence descended upon the mountain clearing, broken only by the whirring blades of distant helicopters and the rustle of leaves in the wind. The air, thick with the metallic scent of blood, was now charged with a different kind of tension. On one side stood Ben Hoard, his white robes unstained, his expression as placid as a timeless lake. On the other, Xinghe Yang, the embodiment of national authority, his specialized pistol aimed squarely at Ben's heart. “Surrender for judgment!”...