730 Thunderous Fury

But when the eldest prince spoke, everyone was shocked by what he said.

They exchanged glances, their hearts filled with vigilance, sensing that the eldest prince was now a cripple.

The throne is naturally not something one can compete for. A prince may have slightly lower cultivation, but he cannot be without cultivation. In this world of cultivation, a prince without cultivation is acceptable, but an emperor without cultivation would be a laughing stock.

Those who once held high positions are now no longer eligible to participate, and those who were once partners are now the most wary adversaries.

The eldest prince looked at the changes in his many brothers below, his expression complex, as if he were seeing his former self.

The eldest prince's face remained calm!

Seeing flowers in a dream, how sincere it is!

At this moment, the eldest prince, seeing this, seemed to step forward and looked at the eldest prince with concern, his tone carrying a touch of genuine care, 'Brother, taking care of your health is the most important thing.'

If your father were to learn of your situation, he would certainly return as soon as possible and do everything he could to help you restore your cultivation.

You have always been Father's pride, and Father will certainly not stand idly by.

The concern in her eyes for the eldest prince seemed genuine, but to the eldest prince at this moment, it appeared as a satisfied irony.

He thought to himself, "The dragon aura is roaming the royal city. If Father Emperor were still within the territory, he would have returned long ago after all this time, given the magnitude of the event."

So much time has passed and there has been no news. It is clear that the Emperor has gone to find a way to break through, or he is entangled in other matters!

And you probably don't know how things have changed yet. Once you do, you might be quite calm!

On his face, the eldest prince seemed to feel a sense of relief, as if hearing the fourth prince's words had warmed his heart.

The fourth prince felt somewhat relieved when he saw the first prince nod.

The other princes immediately stepped forward to express their concern.

The Fifth Prince stepped forward and said with concern, "Brother, you must take care of yourself. We are all brothers, and no matter what happens, we will help you!"

Her tone revealed concern, as if she was already prepared to take over the duties of governing the country from the eldest prince.

The Sixth Prince followed closely behind, his voice gentle and sincere, "Elder brother, you have always been our role model. We believe that Father will return soon. You will surely recover your cultivation."

His words were earnest, yet seemed to be filled with complex concern.

"Yes, elder brother, there's no need to worry so much. When Father returns, he will surely bring the murderer to justice on the spot!"

"Yes, brother, please take good care of yourself. We brothers still look forward to going on a picnic with you!"

'……'

At this moment, brothers are fighting side by side, overcoming difficulties together.

The eldest prince smiled broadly, feeling a deep sense of camaraderie among his brothers. He found it incredibly precious to see them united on such a rare occasion!

But reality is far crueler than these words!

The eldest prince glanced around gently, a hint of gratitude flashing in his eyes, and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, my brothers, but this matter is indeed complicated and of great importance. There are too many people here to say anything more."

Please accompany me to the treasury, where I will explain everything to my brothers.

Although his tone was calm, it revealed an undeniable firmness, as if he would surely regret it later if he didn't go now.

Upon seeing this, the princes, though each had their own doubts, some looked instantly somber, some had shifty eyes, some exchanged glances, and some were just about to communicate telepathically, but then suddenly stopped.

A sharp gaze swept across the eyes of the princes, and they all shared the same thought: 'This is a struggle for the throne. The Emperor is not here, the successor is not yet decided, and the eldest brother has been deposed.'

When the Holy Emperor was alive, he never said that succession had to be based on seniority!

Since the order of seniority no longer exists, we should all have a chance.

Everyone has a chance!

Those few words, like the morning bell and evening drum, echoed continuously in everyone's hearts.

True peace comes from not vying for the throne!

At this moment, former comrades-in-arms, who once shared wine, meat, song, and dance, now have a myriad of emotions on their faces!

This was not the time to think, so they all nodded in agreement and followed the eldest prince to the treasury.

On the way to the treasury, the eldest prince walked steadily, seemingly prepared to face anything.

The princes followed behind the eldest prince, each harboring their own secrets, but on the surface they all maintained calm and respect.

Although the deposed princes were still wary, they didn't pay much attention to him. On the contrary, their brothers were now in a great opportunity!

'If there were only one person, would there be any need to choose the position?' Different people, with thoughts they shouldn't have, might all be thinking the same thing at this moment!

This ordinary road became unusually long for the eldest prince.

What used to be a distance he could cross in one step now seems to have no end.

Each step felt as heavy as lead, as if a thousand-pound burden was pressing down on his heart.

As his steps faltered, he felt utterly powerless. The immense sense of loss fueled the Crown Prince's growing rage.

Unconsciously, he felt his dignity and status being stripped away little by little, all because he had lost all his cultivation and his dragon energy had fled.

He was unwilling to be looked down upon like this, and even more unwilling to have his future fate controlled by others, living in constant fear. That was not the life of a prince.

My heart was pounding with rage, and my anger was as fierce as a mountain!

Enraged and humiliated, his murderous intent surged like a tidal wave!

In the past, a single punch would have sent the person flying with a chilling wind. But now, he was powerless, filled only with the anger of an ordinary citizen, who dared not speak out.

The pent-up frustration, like falling from the highest clouds to the deepest abyss, made the inner cry out, "I'm furious!"

Before the treasure vault, a subtle aura lingered, and the guardians stood silently, not daring to disturb it.

They sensed the arrival of the eldest prince and noticed the many princes following behind him.

With so many princes potentially entering the treasury, and such a large entourage, it was somewhat against the rules. However, with the eldest prince present and accompanied by numerous other princes, they could only remain silent and observe the situation.

The law cannot punish princes; even if the Holy Emperor returns, they can only report the truth!

The eldest prince ignored the guards and walked straight towards the treasury gate. Every step seemed exceptionally difficult, yet his eyes were firm and resolute.

In the past, the Crown Prince only needed to press a button in the air, and the key to open the treasure vault nine feet away would automatically respond, and the treasure vault door would open.

At this moment, the place that was once within reach now seemed to have become a towering mountain, blocking his way and making it impossible for him to touch it.

The eldest prince's outstretched hand hovered in mid-air, only inches away from the key, yet it felt as if they were miles apart.

An embarrassed expression appeared on his face, and a sense of powerlessness and frustration welled up inside him.