Unlike the Crown Prince, the Third Prince had a higher status, being the son of Marquis Anyang's younger brother. In terms of bloodline, the Third Prince was the closest to Marquis Anyang, which was a significant advantage for him.
Unlike the Crown Prince, who had shown his brilliance since childhood, the Third Prince had been mediocre in all aspects and was not outstanding among the princes. However, in recent years, his cultivation level had skyrocketed, and he had rapidly risen to power, gathering considerable forces under his command.
As the Third Prince rose, the Crown Prince's position became increasingly precarious, which filled him with a sense of crisis.
The Crown Prince's visit to the Mu Family today was essentially to strengthen his relationship with them and the old man. Given the Mu Family's status, any prince who could secure their full support would significantly increase his chances of ascending the throne.
Unfortunately, under the old man's control, the Mu Family had remained neutral, not leaning towards any prince. Although Second Master Mu had a good relationship with the Crown Prince, it only represented him personally and did not mean the entire Mu Family would support the Crown Prince.
Terra Su knew the trajectory of Anyang City's history. He knew that in the end, the Third Prince ascended to the position of Marquis Anyang, while the Crown Prince met a tragic end.
So, looking at the high-spirited Crown Prince before him, Terra Su couldn't bring himself to dislike him.
"Brother Terra, don't be fooled by my glamorous appearance. In reality, I've suffered several losses to my third brother recently and have been repeatedly reprimanded by the Princess. If I present a fake painting as a birthday gift to the Princess at her banquet this time, I might be doomed forever. So, while I seem to be in the most stable position, my situation is actually very dangerous."
The Crown Prince confided his troubles to Terra Su.
Terra Su listened calmly, not responding.
"Brother Terra, I hope you don't mind that I didn't stop Sun Yaozu from attacking you at the banquet earlier."
The Crown Prince shifted the topic to Sun Yaozu.
"Sun Yaozu's family has a deep hatred for you, so he was bound to attack you. He even informed me beforehand, and I had no reason to stop him. Besides, he's dead now, and his death atones for his sins," the Crown Prince said.
"I understand," Terra Su replied indifferently. He didn't need the Crown Prince's help, so he didn't care.
"So… cough, cough, I won't waste any more of our time and get straight to the point."
"What does the Crown Prince want to say?" Terra Su asked with a faint smile.
"I want to ask Brother Terra to help me ascend to the throne."
The Crown Prince finally revealed his true purpose. As he spoke, his previous despondency vanished, and his eyes shone with a captivating brilliance, exuding a kingly aura.
If it were anyone else here, they would likely be overwhelmed by the Crown Prince's kingly presence.
But Terra Su remained unmoved, calmly saying, "I'm just a fifteen-year-old boy. How could I possibly help the Crown Prince ascend to the throne?"
"Hahaha, Brother Terra, you're too modest," the Crown Prince laughed. "Your Martial Dao talent is something even I admire. I wouldn't be mistaken; you are destined to become a true dragon soaring in the nine heavens."
The Crown Prince's eyes were filled with a hint of fanaticism. He knew that a genius who could defeat opponents four levels higher was a rarity in a hundred years. The only reason Terra Su wasn't famous yet was that he hadn't fully grown.
Given time, the Crown Prince believed that Terra Su would become one of the top experts in Anyang County.
The Crown Prince was confident in his judgment. Now, he needed to recruit Terra Su before the other princes recognized his potential.
"If I ascend to the throne, Brother Terra will be a great hero. I can promise to share the supreme power of Anyang County with you," the Crown Prince said, making a shocking statement.
If others heard this, they would be stunned. No ruler, whether an emperor or a county king, had ever dared to share power with someone else. Sharing the power of a county king with Terra Su was an unprecedented honor.
So, after making this statement, the Crown Prince was confident that Terra Su would immediately agree. His eyes were filled with anticipation.
But soon, the Crown Prince was disappointed.
After hearing the Crown Prince's words, Terra Su's expression didn't change at all. His eyes remained clear and profound, like the starry sky, showing no signs of excitement or fervor.
It was as if the power and honor that others pursued were mere fleeting clouds in his eyes.
"I'm not interested in power," Terra Su said. In his previous life, he had been the Alchemy Emperor, wielding power far beyond that of any mundane ruler. He had no interest in worldly power.
His only goal in this life was the pinnacle of Martial Dao, to shatter the void and transcend to godhood.
The Crown Prince was shocked. He couldn't believe Terra Su would respond this way.
He had thought that the honor he promised Terra Su was something many people could only dream of. He had revealed his trump card, but Terra Su remained unmoved.
The Crown Prince was at a loss for words. This was the best he could offer. Did he have to give up the throne to Terra Su? That was absurd.
"What conditions would Brother Terra require to help me ascend to the throne?" the Crown Prince asked directly. Guessing was a waste of time; it was better to ask outright.
Terra Su couldn't be uninterested in everything. Wealth, resources, beauties—every man had to be interested in at least one of these. If someone wasn't interested in any of them, they were a saint.
Terra Su thought for a moment and asked, "Have you heard of the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada?"
"Ice and Snow Cold Cicada?" The Crown Prince was surprised. He did know about it. It was a treasured possession of the royal family, inherited by each generation of Marquis Anyang, but he didn't know its purpose.
He didn't expect Terra Su to know about the Ice and Snow Cold Cicada.
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