Chapter 164 - Undercurrents Grow Chaotic

Cao Haolong could not help but laugh happily upon hearing Jiang Yao's decision.

This was the biggest gamble he had ever taken, but he understood the severity of his decision. If he had not taken the risk, then he and his family would become one of the collateral casualties when the Seventh Demon Prince decided to uproot the Fourth Demon Prince and his factions.

Although Cao Haolong did not know of all the trump cards that Jiang Luo possessed, he knew that it could not rival Jiang Yao, and thus he felt that this gamble was necessary.

As soon as this strongest prince had decided to fight back instead of just playing around, he understood that the Fourth Demon Prince had lost all ability to gain the throne, and he was not willing to suffer alongside him.

It was not that Cao Haolong was a person who fought for justice, but he had never liked the Fourth Demon Prince much, and he did not approve of many of the methods he had used to gain strength, but due to the family's prior decision to support this prince, he had not been in a position to complain.

Now that he had the possibility to change, he would grasp it with both hands. He understood very well that although his family was above many of the people on the continent, they would never be able to rival the Royal Family, and thus he had to seek shelter with the strongest faction.

Jiang Yao approved of such realistic people. He had previously thought that this Cao Haolong was attracted to his Xiaoxiao, but from the short time they spent talking, he understood that this man only had a favorable impression of Luo Xiao.

Since this was the case, then Jiang Yao was pleased to work together with this individual. Cao Haolong was not that old, but he was already a very powerful figure within the upper class of Cloudsoar City.

Since he had the ability to become that influential at such a young age, then he was in no way a normal person.

Although Jiang Yao still did not plan on becoming the next Emperor, he was not willing to let his fourth brother sit on the seat either, so he did need supporters to help him pave the road for one of his siblings.

As to which sibling he was going to support, that was still not decided.

Cao Haolong and Jiang Yao exchanged a few more words before they parted ways. Jiang Yao was going to find Xiaoxiao while Cao Haolong was going back home to face the family's anger.

He had made the decision on his own, and he was aware that the Elders of the family would be furious. Even so, he did not regret his decision, and he understood that he had to do this for the survival of his family. He was certain that after explaining the situation, the others would approve of his decision.

Even if they did not, he was already the most powerful in the family, so they could do nothing to vent their anger.

Cao Haolong held a slight smile on his lips as he left the Seventh Demon Prince's palace as leisurely as he had arrived, but while the road outside seemed calm, many were hiding in the shadows to observe his expression.

Some of these experts were there on behalf of the Fourth Demon Prince, others had arrived to gain knowledge for the ones they were supporting. There were even a few lower ranked experts from the Cao Family that had pale faces full of fear.

The undercurrents within the Cloudsoar City were turning chaotic, and while no one could see it on the surface, many felt their hearts full of unease and worries.

Cao Haolong was aware that although he had merely been at the Seventh Demon Prince's palace for a short time, many things had happened during this time, and those with power were already aware of the choice that Cao Haolong had made.

While they did not know the details and the circumstances, his actions already showed that he was willing to change the prince he was supporting, which resulted in their unease.

Some began considering abandoning the Fourth Demon Prince, while many of the neutral people began to sway towards Jiang Yao as well.

The supporters of the neutral princes also sent their most authoritative members towards the palaces to hear what they should do with this current situation.

Even the Demon Emperor was aware of the changes that were happening within the powerful members of his empire, but he was not in a hurry to step in.

The Demon Emperor was leaning back against his throne as he listened to the report his shadow guard brought him. A smile was playing on his lips, and he seemed friendly and amiable.

He did not seem old, but had the mature and steady appearance of a scholar which could attract numerous women. However, beneath the gentle skin was a ruthlessness that belonged solely to the demons.

"I would never have expected that my seventh son would actually begin to gather power. It seems that the kid by his side is much more important than I first assumed."

The guard was uncertain as to whether or not his Emperor was angry. Logically, he should be furious, as the Seventh Demon Prince's lover was a human with low strength and no background. Not to mention that he was a male, and would be unable to bring their bloodline further, but it did not seem as if the Emperor had any intention to condemn their love.

The smile on his face was unhurried and gentle, he did seem as if he was not at all concerned about the love affairs of his son.