Chapter 97 97: Deal With The Devil!



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"So you want to become the Crown Prince." Sitting around a round table, Xu Shan asked the Third Prince of the Sky Dynasty, who was sitting in front of him. 

Even though the Third Prince had sent all the Generals back, Xu Shan could still feel that there were still some guards who were present in this room. 

Moreover, there were many safety mechanisms here. The space in this place was also sealed, making it impossible for him to escape using a treasured Talisman. 

This place was the worst place if he wanted to kill the Third Prince. However, he had no intention of killing such a nice puppet. 

From the face of the Third Prince, it was clear that he was too hasty in his desire for the Crown. Because of that, he was quite easy to control. 

Finding a puppet like this wasn't easy. This was also the reason he selected the Estel Kingdom as the battlefield for his army, compared to the other two battle zones. His main goal was to approach the Third Prince. 

Unlike him, the Eldest Princess of the Sky Dynasty was much harder to fool, from what he had heard about her. At the same time, controlling the First Army was even more impossible. 

"That's right! No matter the cost, I'm willing to pay it! I just want the throne that rightfully belongs to me!" The Third Prince grimaced. 

Behind his mask, Xu Shan didn't react much. On one side, he was also a Third Prince. He knew that rightfully, the throne was given to the Elder, unless the Elder was incompetent. In his eyes, the Third Prince appeared more incompetent than the second. 

In the Eternal Dynasty, he could've had the throne whenever he wanted, using his father's preference of him. However, he didn't want the throne, thinking that it was useless for him.

On the other hand, there was this guy who was willing to go to any extent to get the Throne. 

"Do you think you'll get the Crown if you win this battle?" Xu Shan asked, shaking his head lightly. "This won't change much. You don't know who's leading the army of the Eternal Dynasty!"

"Who? Isn't it Ye Han?" Ming Yan frowned. He knew that the army was going to arrive, thanks to the information from the Qin Dynasty. However, that information clearly mentioned that the army was led by Ye Han. 

"Wrong." Xu Shan let out a sigh. "Even your Ye Han came with the army, but the commander is someone else."

"Who?" 

"Third Prince of the Eternal Dynasty, Xu Shan," Xu Shan answered. "I'm sure you already heard about that fool? Do you think you'll get much credit even if you defeat a weak army being led by a fool?"

Ming Yan's frown deepened. He already knew that the army of the Eternal Dynasty wasn't the strongest. However, he still had hope that he could achieve some merits. 

However, now that he heard Xu Shan, his eyes showed some uncertainty. 

While Ming Yan was confused, Xu Shan took the opportunity to manipulate him even further. 

"Even if you defeat a weak army led by a fool, at best you'll get some praise but not enough achievements to make you the Crown Prince."

"When this war ends, your Elder Brother will become the Emperor. And I'm sure he also knows your ambitions. What do you think he'll do when he becomes the Emperor?" Xu Shan asked. 

Ming Yan raised his head. His heart had started beating faster, as if he was able to see the future. "He'll kill me."

"Exactly. Now he doesn't do anything because he doesn't have any power and because your mother's family is influential. But when he becomes the Emperor, that will be the end of yours and every power you hold!"

"Since you're paying me with something that I was looking for, I'm advising you out of the kindness of my heart. You should stop being naive and think about your future seriously! There is only one way for you to become the Emperor!"

Xu Shan calmly spoke, not revealing any greed or emotion in his voice. However, his words were like magic for Ming Yan. 

Ming Yan didn't even know when, but he had started to rely on the stranger that he just met. 

"What way?" Ming Yan asked, grimly. 

"Kill them!" Xu Shan stated, lazily. Behind his mask, a smile crept up his lips. "Take them out so that you're the only choice left!"

"Take them out? You mean my brother?" Ming Yan revealed a trace of astonishment. 

It wasn't as if he hadn't thought about this, but he knew that it was impossible. The Crown Prince was safely staying in the Royal City of the Sky Dynasty. He hadn't even joined the war!

And in the Royal City, he was heavily protected as well! It was almost impossible to kill him. 

"Not just your brother..." Xu Shan stepped up, calmly walking closer to Ming Yan. 

The guards who were hiding in the room became alert, but they didn't reveal themselves. They only kept their eyes on Xu Shan. 

Xu Shan stopped before Ming Yan, placing his hand on the shoulders of the Third Prince. 

He brought his lips closer to the ears of Ming Yan, and whispered, "You need to kill your Elder Sister, and your Elder Brother... That's the only way you can protect your future."

Xu Shan's words were like Devil's Whispers. Ming Yan couldn't ignore them. If anything, there was some allure in those words that attracted him as well. 

"If you listen to me and do as I say, I can promise that within ten days, I'll have you become the Crown Prince..."

He took a few steps back, before reaching out his hands to shake Ming Yan's hands. 

"So, what do you say, Third Prince? Do you want my help?"

Ming Yan's heart was racing. However, he knew that he wanted this! This was his only option to get the throne!

He reached out his hand, shaking Xu Shan's hands, not realizing that he was making a deal with the devil...