The Corpse Horde Moves Out!

"Why isn't the Crown Prince holding the rear and continuing to hide far away? Now that you've come to the front line, is it because you finally dare to fight the White Lotus Sect?" the Third Prince was the first to attack, a mocking smile on his face.

Xu Tianran looked at the "six-divine-artifact" Third Prince, his gaze darkening slightly, though his expression remained calm. "What are you saying, Third Brother? I was pacifying my empire's disaster-stricken people on your behalf. I came especially this time because I was worried about you. Since Father Emperor entrusted the task of suppressing the rebellion to the two of us brothers, we should work together with one heart."

"Heh, Xu Tianran, this isn't Mingdu. You don't need to keep pretending. Who are you putting on that act for?" the Third Prince said bluntly.

"What are you saying, Third Brother? I am perfectly sincere." Xu Tianran was still shrewd; instead, he even smiled.

Because he saw no need to quibble too much with a dead man.

He had come this time not only for the Ming King Divine Artifact, but also to conveniently deal with the Third Prince.

Xu Tianran had already gained a foothold in Southern Province, so he could dispose of the Third Prince now. Letting the Third Prince lead an army outside had always left Xu Tianran uneasy.

Most importantly, the Third Prince had virtually turned the legions under him into his own private army, while the legions led by Xu Tianran were merely acting under imperial orders.

But Xu Tianran believed that as long as the Third Prince was gone, the legions under the Third Prince would no longer be anything to fear. In any case, he could take them over himself.

"Cut the crap, Xu Tianran. You and I