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Swish!
In an instant, the earth-shattering slash descended upon Sun Yaozu's head.
It was only at this moment that Sun Yaozu reacted, still not understanding what was happening, when he saw Terra Su's sword light already cleaving towards his head.
How could this be possible?
He was clearly maneuvering against Terra Su, how did it suddenly turn into this situation?
In such a short time, Sun Yaozu's body had no time to make any response.
Shock, panic, despair… all these emotions had just begun to surface in Sun Yaozu's mind.
His entire being was already split in half by this earth-shattering slash.
Bang!
Sun Yaozu's body, split in two, fell to the ground in despair.
Wow!
At this moment, the entire crowd erupted!
"How is this possible? Terra Su actually killed Sun Yaozu!"
"Crossing four whole levels to kill his opponent, Terra Su is truly a top-tier prodigy."
No one could believe their eyes. Terra Su, at the seventh level of the Condensing Origin Realm, had actually cleaved Sun Yaozu of the Transforming Realm on the spot.
A genius of the Transforming Realm, just like that, was cleaved by someone at the seventh level of the Condensing Origin Realm?
Such an absurd event happened right before their eyes, overturning their worldviews and understanding.
"My heavens, Terra Su has such strong potential. If he can kill someone in the Transforming Realm at the seventh level of the Condensing Origin Realm, what will happen when he reaches the Transforming Realm?"
"Why do I feel that in the final move, Sun Yaozu seemed to be possessed, standing still as if he was waiting for Terra Su's strike?"
"I don't know, maybe Sun Yaozu was just careless and underestimated his opponent. Regardless, Terra Su's ability to cross four levels and kill a strong enemy, including surpassing a major realm, shows his boundless potential. No wonder the old man treats him with such respect."
Everyone was fervently discussing, and Terra Su's image in their minds underwent a dramatic transformation at this moment.
After a long while.
The discussions in the hall gradually quieted down.
Everyone turned their gaze towards the Crown Prince seated at the head.
Sun Yaozu was the Crown Prince's follower, and now he had been cleaved in public. By all accounts, the Crown Prince would definitely pursue this matter to the end.
Even someone like Eighth Master Mu was already preparing to send someone to fetch the old man.
The Crown Prince's face was indeed very unsightly, and if one looked closely, they could see his hands trembling slightly, indicating his inner anger.
Although Sun Yaozu wasn't the most capable follower by the Crown Prince's side, he was still very important. Now, he had been cleaved in one stroke at the Mu family's banquet.
The Crown Prince wouldn't turn against the Mu family, but he would certainly hold Terra Su accountable, otherwise, where would the Crown Prince's dignity go?
But, just when everyone thought Terra Su was doomed.
"Hahaha!"
The Crown Prince's expression suddenly relaxed, and he laughed heartily, "Good, what an exceptional genius. I greatly admire your potential."
The Crown Prince looked at Terra Su with eyes full of appreciation. Although a closer look would reveal a hint of pain in those eyes, after all, losing a Transforming Realm genius was no small matter.
But the Crown Prince knew that the dead were already gone, and it was more important to seize the living.
Terra Su's ability to kill someone in the Transforming Realm at the seventh level of the Condensing Origin Realm indicated that he had a hundred times more potential than Sun Yaozu.
Such an exceptional genius, if recruited, would be an unparalleled support for the Crown Prince's future ascension to the throne.
At this moment, the Crown Prince made a decision: he must recruit Terra Su.
"Second Master Mu, I would like to have a private chat with Terra Su over a cup of tea," the Crown Prince said with a smile to Second Master Mu.
Second Master Mu coughed lightly, clearly not expecting such a reaction from the Crown Prince. However, since the Crown Prince requested it, Second Master Mu wouldn't refuse.
Soon.
Terra Su and the Crown Prince entered a quiet tea room next to the banquet hall.
"May I ask where Brother Terra Su is from, to have such astonishing talent in the Martial Dao?" The Crown Prince eagerly asked Terra Su, his eyes filled with a hint of fervor.
Terra Su knew that asking about his background meant the Crown Prince had the intention of recruiting him.
"Clear River City."
"So, you're from Clear River City."
The Crown Prince breathed a slight sigh of relief, the fervor in his eyes growing stronger. Coming from Clear River City meant Terra Su had no ties in Anyang City and didn't belong to any faction there, making it easier to recruit him.
"I haven't yet thanked Brother Terra Su for pointing out the forgery in the 'Cloud Dragon Watching the Sea' painting earlier, saving me from a disaster."
The Crown Prince smiled, genuinely grateful to Terra Su. Although he was initially displeased at losing face, he quickly realized Terra Su had done him a huge favor.
"No need for formalities, Crown Prince. It was just a small effort."
Terra Su smiled faintly.
"Brother Terra Su, please don't say that. You really helped me a lot. If I had unknowingly presented the fake painting to the Prince, I would have been doomed."
The Crown Prince said seriously.
"The Crown Prince exaggerates. It's just a painting, not to that extent."
Terra Su smiled, feeling a bit curious. The Crown Prince's serious expression didn't seem like he was joking, but as the first in line, how could a fake painting lead to such a dire outcome?
"Brother Terra Su, I am not exaggerating at all. Do you know the situation I am currently facing?" the Crown Prince asked.
"As the first in line, the Crown Prince's situation must be the most favorable, and your position the most secure," Terra Su said with a faint smile.
Terra Su knew that the Crown Prince originally came from a lowly branch of Marquis Anyang's estate. Due to his extraordinary talent from a young age, he stood out among the branch disciples and was the first to be chosen as the Crown Prince.
Moreover, being the Crown Prince, older and stronger, he had the most supporters, making him the strongest contender for the throne.
However, upon hearing Terra Su's words, the Crown Prince shook his head, "Brother Terra Su, you are mistaken. Although I am the Crown Prince, it is only a facade. In reality, my third brother is the one with hidden sharpness. Though he appears to be lying low, many people secretly support him, and his forces are no less than mine."
Third brother!
Terra Su narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew the third brother the Crown Prince referred to was the Third Prince.
Although the princes were not biological brothers, they were all titled as the princes of Anyang County, so they referred to each other as brothers.
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