As Terra Su and his companions made their way toward the center of the hunting grounds, they were unaware that a group of people had gathered around the corpse of the Silver Moon Beast.
“No way, this is a Silver Moon Beast at the third level of the Transforming Realm, and it was actually killed?”
“Look at this wound, it was clearly shot dead with an arrow. Among the young geniuses participating in the autumn hunt, is there anyone with such skill, and who is also proficient with a bow?”
“No, absolutely not. Who could have done this?”
The group stared in disbelief at the Silver Moon Beast’s corpse, constantly voicing various speculations and discussions.
Among them stood a man who was clearly the leader, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, tall and imposing, with an extraordinary presence and piercing eyes. It was none other than the Third Prince.
Beside the Third Prince was a stunning beauty with a fiery figure and snow-white skin, Xueying.
At this moment, the Third Prince was staring at the Silver Moon Beast’s corpse with a grim expression, saying, “Who on earth killed the Silver Moon Beast? Could it be someone from the Crown Prince’s side?”
The last thing the Third Prince wanted was for the Crown Prince to have a top-tier genius with strength surpassing his own subordinates.
If someone from the Crown Prince’s team killed the Silver Moon Beast, the spoils from the beast alone would be enough to offset all the hard-earned gains of the Third Prince’s group. This would make it incredibly difficult for the Third Prince’s team to win.
“Right.” A genius suddenly snapped back to reality, suspiciously saying, “Could it be that Zhang Xuan from the Crown Prince’s team shot the Silver Moon Beast? Zhang Xuan has a cultivation level at the second level of the Transforming Realm, and I’ve heard his archery is quite good.”
“Damn, could it really be Zhang Xuan? If it is, the Crown Prince has gained an incredible talent.”
Listening to his subordinates’ discussions, the Third Prince clenched his fists involuntarily, gritting his teeth in hatred, “Why him? He’s just a lowly bloodline from a collateral branch. How can he be compared to me, the legitimate son of the Princess’s own brother? How can he compete with me for the throne?”
“Third Prince, if it really was the Crown Prince’s team that killed this Silver Moon Beast, we should be cautious. The Crown Prince’s team’s spoils might surpass ours,” a young man who looked like a strategist suggested.
The Third Prince nodded with a gloomy expression, sneering, “No worries, I’ve already sent someone to keep an eye on the Crown Prince’s group. Whether they killed the Silver Moon Beast or not, I think we’ll have an answer soon.”
Just then, a short young man hurriedly emerged from the nearby woods and reported to the Third Prince, “Report, Third Prince, the Crown Prince’s group has been spotted in a valley thirty miles away. They seem to be dealing with a Monster Beast.”
“Hmph, that guy is really putting in the effort!” The Third Prince was once again filled with anger.
“By the way, did you see if the Crown Prince’s group killed this Silver Moon Beast?” The Third Prince pointed at the beast’s corpse and asked.
The short young man glanced at the Silver Moon Beast’s body, looking puzzled, and shook his head, “I didn’t see the Crown Prince’s group kill this Silver Moon Beast. However, because they were very vigilant, I lost track of them for a while, so I can’t be one hundred percent sure they didn’t kill it.”
“Got it.”
The Third Prince waved his hand, a cruel and murderous glint suddenly appearing in his eyes, “The valley thirty miles away, haha, Crown Prince, you’re walking right into my hands, don’t blame me.”
Hearing the Third Prince’s venomous tone, someone beside him couldn’t help but ask, “Third Prince, are you planning to…”
“That’s right, this autumn hunt is the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Crown Prince without anyone knowing. Then no one will have the ability to compete with me for the throne.” The Third Prince spoke coldly, discussing it as if he were talking about killing a chicken, without any hint of compassion.
Xueying, standing nearby, couldn’t help but shiver slightly, lowering her head, lost in thought.
“Let’s go, we’re heading to the valley thirty miles away.”
The Third Prince, full of vigor, waved his hand, leading his men in the direction indicated by the short young man.
However, after taking only a few steps, the Third Prince noticed someone was missing from his side. Turning around, he saw Xueying clutching her chest, her expression slightly pained.
“Xueying, what’s wrong?” After all, she was his woman, and the Third Prince couldn’t help but be concerned.
“I’m fine, Third Prince,” Xueying shook her head, but as she took a step toward him, she suddenly turned pale and squatted down, looking very uncomfortable.
The Third Prince’s expression changed, “Are you hurt somewhere?”
Xueying took a few deep breaths before saying, “I’m fine, Your Highness. It must be the aftermath of the fight with the Monster Beast earlier, my True Essence is a bit chaotic. I just need to meditate and adjust for a while.”
“As long as you’re okay.”
The Third Prince said this, but his eyes showed some anxiety. He was planning to go to the valley to find the Crown Prince’s group, but now Xueying was holding them back. If they arrived late, the Crown Prince’s group might have already left the valley, making it difficult to find them again.
Xueying whispered, “Your Highness, you all go ahead. I’ll meditate for a while and catch up once I’m better.”
“No, how can I leave a delicate woman like you here alone?” The Third Prince said this, but his eyes clearly showed he was tempted.
Xueying looked touched, “Your Highness is so considerate of me, I’m very grateful. But how can I let your important matters be delayed because of me? Don’t worry about me, Your Highness, go ahead. I’ll be fine.”
“Xueying, are you sure you can manage on your own?” The Third Prince confirmed.
“Yes, Your Highness, go ahead. Once I’ve adjusted, I’ll catch up with you,” Xueying said firmly.
The Third Prince no longer insisted, “Alright, take care of yourself.”
With that, the Third Prince left Xueying behind and led the rest of his men toward the valley where the Crown Prince was located.
Xueying waited until the Third Prince was completely out of sight before standing up. The pained expression from earlier was gone, and she quickly headed in another direction.
…
As Terra Su and his companions moved toward the center of the hunting grounds, Terra Su casually killed a few Monster Beasts at the first level of the Transforming Realm along the way.
Taking advantage of this real combat training, Terra Su had refined his Waves Stacking Slash to the level of “One Sword, Fourteen Waves,” doubling its power once more.
Combined with the Sword Qi he had previously cultivated, Terra Su’s sword technique was now three times more powerful than before, without any exaggeration.
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