The Grinding Blade Hall of Grand Commander Song Huaiyuan had become the site of an intense battle. Rumors swirled that an assassin had infiltrated the hall and attempted to take the Grand Commander's life. The news, however, made no mention of the assassin’s fate.  0

What was certain was that the familiar sound of grinding blades within the hall had ceased for nearly twenty minutes. At almost the same time, the new city leader, Xue Xuanqi, made a bold announcement. He formally nullified the unequal treaties signed by his predecessor, Qin Weilong, with the Yiggs Union, European Independent Nations Alliance, and other imperial powers. Additionally, he temporarily shut down the key trade hub of Wanmao District.  0

"Haijing City remains open to any nation or organization committed to mutual development and coexistence," Xue Xuanqi declared firmly during an official media interview....0