The old man's eighty-eighth-rank Soul Power erupted instantly, his aura surging violently. The note in his hand was crushed into dust beneath that immense force.
He stared intently at Xu Tianyu and asked solemnly, "Your Highness, how do you think this should be handled?"
Xu Tianyu frowned deeply, anger and unwillingness intertwined on his face as an intense struggle raged within him.
After a long while, he let out a heavy sigh and said helplessly, "We can only endure it." As he spoke, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, his heart filled with humiliation.
He knew full well that if his father learned he had laid a hand on the future of the Sun Moon Empire, even if he were not stripped of his chance to compete for the position of Crown Prince, it would still stain his future and leave an indelible blemish.
"Your Highness is wise." The old man had reached the same conclusion. If this matter were blown up and reached the Emperor's ears, along with those of the other princes, trouble would inevitably follow.
He nodded slightly, a trace of approval for Xu Tianyu's decision flashing through his eyes.
The moment Xu Tianyu calmed down, his mind began racing at astonishing speed. His gaze was sharp as he looked at the old man and said firmly, "Sir, I hope that only you and I know about what happened today."
"Yes!" The old man immediately understood. Xu Tianyu intended to ensure that everyone who knew of today's events would never see tomorrow's sun.
He bowed slightly and departed upon receiving his orders, his figure vanishing into the night. A silent purge was about to unfold in the shadows.
After the old man left, Xu Tianyu stared fixedly at the two heads, his gaze