Divine War Pill Emperor

The Third Prince’s departure from the city could not, of course, be kept secret from the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.

「In the Second Prince’s grand hall.」

The black-robed Mr. Gu said to the Second Prince, Wen Shixi, ”The Third Prince has left the city. I hear he’s gone to Nanming Mountain to eliminate the bandits. He’s certain to distinguish himself on this mission.”

”What’s more, he has Jiang Chen with him. That man has become the Third Prince’s Military Advisor.”

Wen Shixi’s expression turned grim. ”So, my third brother is no longer content to lie low. But I’m not worried about him. The one I’m truly concerned about is Jiang Chen.”

”I’ve never been able to figure that man out. I was the one who ripped out his Martial Vein, yet not only did he somehow get it back, his Cultivation has been advancing by leaps and bounds. Isn’t that strange?”

Although he wasn’t afraid of Jiang Chen, he always found him incredibly difficult to deal with.

’He actually dared to try and kill me in public.’

Mr. Gu nodded as well. ”That’s true. Without resorting to special methods, even I am no match for that Jiang Chen.”

”Last time, he summoned that expert from the Ghost Temple, who annihilated Grand General Ming Zhe on the spot.”

”Worse, he shattered my Spirit Manipulation Technique, causing the One-Eyed Snow Worm beneath Guyue City to break free of my control and turn on me. I was lucky to escape with my life using a Blood Escape.”

After a moment’s thought, Wen Shixi said, ”Go and relay this information to my eldest brother.”

”He must despise Jiang Chen by now. I’m sure he’ll look for an opportunity to make a move against him.”

”We’ll just sit back and profit from their conflict. Let’s watch him and my third brother fight to the death.”

Mr. Gu’s expression was hidden beneath his black robe.

But a palpable killing intent emanated from him.

Soon, he dispatched someone to relay the news to Wen Shixuan.

「In the Crown Prince’s hall.」

Wen Shixuan had previously lost an arm and a leg, but with the help of the royal family’s treasures and a few Elixirs, he had finally made a full recovery. Both limbs had grown back.

But when he thought of the one who had killed Grand General Ming Zhe and severed his limbs, a hateful glint flashed in his eyes.

’Damn you,’ he thought. ’I’ll tear you limb from limb.’

Just then, a figure hurried into the hall.

”Your Highness, we’ve just received news about the Third Prince.”

Wen Shixuan looked at the newcomer, a man in armor with a valiant aura. ”General Ming Chang,” he said, ”what is it? Let’s hear it.”

This General Ming Chang was, in fact, Grand General Ming Zhe’s younger brother. Both brothers had been fiercely loyal to Wen Shixuan.

Now that Grand General Ming Zhe was dead, General Ming Chang had taken his brother’s place.

Furthermore, General Ming Chang’s Cultivation was considerable; he was an expert at the Martial King Seventh Heaven.

General Ming Chang reported, ”I’ve heard that the Third Prince has left the city to suppress the bandits on Nanming Mountain. It seems he intends to win a decisive victory this time.”

Wen Shixuan sneered. ”Those bandits on Nanming Mountain? He’s tried to defeat them many times and failed. I imagine this time will be no different.”

”Hasn’t he brought himself enough shame with every failure?”

”He’s just a useless waste, yet he dreams of competing for the throne. It’s laughable.”

The Crown Prince had nothing but contempt for the Third Prince.

After all, in terms of overall power, he, Wen Shixuan, was by far the strongest of the three princes.

Meanwhile, the Third Prince had been suppressed by both him and Wen Shixi for years, leaving him with no accomplishments to his name.

Even in the eyes of the Sovereign, the Third Prince was a good-for-nothing.

That was why he truly despised the Third Prince.

General Ming Chang spoke again, ”Your Highness, there is one other piece of news.”

”Have you heard of a man named Jiang Chen?”

At the mention of Jiang Chen’s name, Wen Shixuan stiffened.

He gritted his teeth. ”How could I not know of Jiang Chen?”

”He’s the one who cost me my limbs! And your brother... Jiang Chen killed him, too. Remember that name. You must always remember it.”

Then, his surprise showing, he asked, ”Why do you bring him up?”

”Is there news of him?”

Ming Chang nodded. ”Yes. The same Jiang Chen who killed my brother has come to Gambling City.”

Wen Shixuan nearly leaped to his feet.

He exclaimed, ”What? He’s in Gambling City?”

At that moment, a terrifying killing intent erupted in Wen Shixuan’s eyes.

He looked as if he wanted to devour Jiang Chen whole.

”Yes. Not only has Jiang Chen come to Gambling City, but he has also become the Third Prince’s Military Advisor.”

What?

Wen Shixuan’s mouth fell open.

His face was a mask of disbelief.

”He became the Third Prince’s Military Advisor?”

”How is that possible?”

He couldn’t believe the Third Prince had hired Jiang Chen as his Military Advisor.

’This is clearly bad news.’

For Wen Shixuan, this was anything but good news.

He vividly remembered Jiang Chen summoning a terrifying expert who had annihilated Grand General Ming Zhe and even severed one of his own limbs. The memory was still a nightmare.

Soon after, however, he collected himself.

A sinister grin spread across his face. ”If he dares to show up, then I dare to kill him.”

General Ming Chang hated Jiang Chen as well; after all, the man had killed his brother.

He asked in a low voice, ”Your Highness, should we set an ambush outside the city to kill Jiang Chen?”

Wen Shixuan thought for a moment before shaking his head. ”There’s no rush. Since he’s with my third brother, I’ll just deal with him slowly.”

”I refuse to believe he can summon another one of those terrifying experts.”

He had no idea what level of Cultivation the summoned expert possessed, but he was certain that such a technique must come at a terrible price. Jiang Chen surely couldn’t use it whenever he pleased.

A sliver of wishful thinking took root in his mind.

”For now, keep a close watch on my third brother and Jiang Chen. Report back the moment you have any news.”

He decided not to move against Jiang Chen for the time being, opting instead to play the long game.

After all, he had endless opportunities and all the time in the world.

”Yes!”

Ming Chang did not try to persuade him further. Although he, too, yearned for revenge, he knew Jiang Chen would be no easy opponent and did not act rashly.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen and his group had left Gambling City and were heading south.

Nanming Mountain was located over two hundred li from Gambling City.

It was almost outside the Third Prince’s jurisdiction.

Fortunately, they moved swiftly. For Martial Cultivators, a distance of over two hundred li was nothing; they arrived in just two hours.

”That’s Nanming Mountain,”

the Third Prince said, pointing to the towering peak ahead.

At the same time, a flicker of anger appeared in his eyes. He had suffered defeat here several times, becoming the laughingstock of the Fire Sparrow Kingdom.

He was even looked down upon by the current Sovereign for his inability to handle even Nanming Mountain.

Because of this, the Third Prince was desperate to annihilate the bandits of Nanming Mountain, redeem himself, and win back his reputation.

Jiang Chen gazed up. Nanming Mountain was tall and treacherous, an ideal location to establish a faction.

Huo Wu, meanwhile, was already itching for a fight.

She suddenly turned to the Third Prince. ”Your Highness, wait here at the foot of the mountain. I will charge up Nanming Mountain and bring you back the head of that bandit dog.”

The Third Prince nodded, gratified, but still said, ”Be careful.”

Huo Wu then turned to Jiang Chen.

She said to him, ”Military Advisor Jiang, now that we’re at Nanming Mountain, let’s split up. We’ll see who can be the first to take the head of the bandit leader, Xuan Zhiyong.”

”Up for a little competition?”