Bubu Wang's Archrival

Saint Dragon City.

As the capital of the Dragon Soaring Empire, Saint Dragon City did not have the largest population, but it was located at the center of the Empire. With springlike weather all year round, its prosperity was beyond that of any other city. It was practically the economic hub of the entire Empire, and countless merchant groups of all sizes passed through every day, driving the local economy.

Beneath Saint Dragon City's prosperous exterior lay an unpleasant darkness, with nobles of all ranks running rampant and the forces beneath each noble openly and secretly fighting one another.

The Dragon Soaring Empire had existed for 3,700 years. Even though the Royal Family had governed it fairly well during that time, and the threat of war had greatly extended the Empire's lifespan, it had existed for far too long. It was like an ancient tree: seemingly lush and flourishing, but with its roots beneath the soil already rotting over a large area. No one knew when it would come crashing down.

Leaving aside the conflicts between the various nobles, the fact that the old king had held power for sixty years alone was enough to make people anxious.

The previous crown prince was nearly fifty years old. At that age, he should have inherited the throne long ago. Yet two years earlier, the previous crown prince had been deposed by the old king, who appointed a new crown prince. This new prince was already thirty years old. He was the youngest and most mediocre of all the old king's children. Some even claimed that he was not the old king's child at all.

Some clever nobles had already guessed what the old king wanted to do. He clearly had no intention of stepping down from the throne. However, the old