Chapter 203: Blood Stains the Forbidden Summit

The Imperial Palace, a sprawling complex of crimson walls and golden-tiled roofs, slept under the blanket of a moonless night. For centuries, it had stood as the unassailable heart of the Xia nation, a fortress of power and tradition. Tonight, it was a gilded cage, a meticulously prepared tomb for anyone foolish enough to trespass. But Shen Bei and his companions were not just anyone. They moved like wraiths through the intricate network of courtyards and corridors, guided by the cold, precise...