The moonlight painted the edge of the sky, suspended high above the celestial dome.
As night fell, Cangyun City was, as always, a lavish riot of color. The bustling night market drew countless young men and women, as well as tipsy revelers.
Only now, the night in Cangyun City seemed tinged with the color of blood. An oppressive atmosphere, as if heralding an impending storm, silently descended over the prosperous city. The streets were filled with more patrols than usual, an unprecedented sight that left outsiders wondering about its cause. If they were patrolling, who were they guarding against?
Everyone knew that the Former Chief Military Commander, Chen Yang, who had just concluded the national war, was about to return to Cangyun City.
Overnight, all sorts of discussions rolled in like a torrential downpour.
