The Third Prince wasn't just deeply favored by the Rakshasa Lord; his own strength was also incredibly formidable.
At a young age, he had already reached the level of an upper-tier martial artist, just a step away from transcending to a higher rank. Compared to the many experts residing in the thirty-six major cities of the Rakshasa Kingdom, his power was on par with the best of them.
Among all the royal princes, the power wielded by these three in particular was unmatched.
It was well known that the Rakshasa King built his empire through sheer force, so he had a strong preference for powerful sons like the Third Prince.
Rumor had it that the reason the Third Prince had grown so strong was because he discovered an ancient cultivation manual left behind by a legendary warrior while exploring a secret realm in a foreign land. He had inherited the warrior's legacy.
Ever since, his strength had skyrocketed, pushing him straight into the elite ranks of upper martial artists.
The news that a mythical treasure, the "Eye of God," had emerged in the Giant Peak Mountains had instantly drawn the attention of the three princes.
But truthfully, the Third Prince's true purpose for coming here wasn't just to find the treasure. He was more interested in the gathering of powerful forces from all across the land.
To him, this was the perfect opportunity for real-world training. It would allow him to test himself against elite warriors from every direction, intimidate rivals, and boost his prestige.
The Third Prince was an ambitious man. In his eyes, the position of Grand General was well within reach. What he needed now was to continually expand his influence.
He intended to solidify his place so thoroughly that not even his father would consider anyone else.
Just then, their flying vessel slowly descended onto the mountaintop of Giant Peak. But the Third Prince and his followers suddenly turned pale!
They felt an overwhelming, surging pressure enveloping the entire mountain top—stretching hundreds of miles. A thick mist covered the peaks.
As they drew closer, a terrifying beastly aura erupted like a tidal wave. It was everywhere, and the Third Prince's face darkened.
"Zuo Tian, what is happening? Why are there so many monsters in the Giant Peak Mountains?"
The guard, Zuo Tian, extended his chakra to quietly sense the changes in the mountain range. With a serious expression, he answered:
"Your Highness, they appear to be locust beasts. A massive horde of demonic creatures has crossed the border!"
Another guard, standing to the right, added with caution, "Your Highness, if the locust horde is here, we should retreat to Sanshe immediately!"
Undoubtedly, faced with such a terrifying army of monsters, even two elite guards wouldn't dare to charge forward recklessly.
If they entered the mountain range now, they would be immediately attacked by the monstrous horde. Once inside, there might be no way out.
The Third Prince's gaze flickered with determination, his face filled with unwillingness.
He had journeyed across a long distance to reach the Giant Peak Mountains, but before he could even catch a glimpse of the treasure or the elite fighters gathered here, he was being forced to retreat. How could he bear it?
At that moment, a distant mountain peak suddenly burst forth with a soft, multicolored glow!
The rainbow light seemed to appear out of thin air. Though not intense, it was clear enough for everyone to notice.
In that instant, not only the three princes but even those who had fled earlier saw the brilliant light shining from the mountaintop.
Everyone instantly understood—the treasure had appeared!
The mythical and incredibly rare Eye of God, one of the Rakshasa Kingdom's most prized artifacts, had shown itself—enough to drive anyone mad with desire.
Those being chased by the locust beasts no longer feared changing course. All of them rushed toward the mountain.
But the dense swarm of locust monsters quickly rearranged themselves, forming a massive blockade that covered all the hills.
To reach the mountaintop, anyone would have to break through this monstrous wall.
Inevitably, many people were immediately killed by the onslaught of locust beasts.
They had overestimated their strength. Their chakra was quickly absorbed into the monster horde, and their bodies were devoured until nothing remained but bare white bones.
It was a gruesome warning: to reach the top, one would have to cross a mountain of corpses and rivers of blood. The price was life itself.
Even in the moment of death, they wouldn't come close to touching the treasure.
What should they do?
Despair settled over the crowd. Some hid in caves, others sought refuge wherever they could.
I watched the distant rainbow glow grow stronger, but deep down, a feeling of helplessness took root.
The three princes standing atop the flying vessel were also facing a difficult decision, though their eyes burned with growing desire.
At that moment, desire overcame reason. Ignoring the strong objections of his two guards, the Third Prince piloted the vessel straight toward the mountaintop.
The flying ship soared rapidly. The Third Prince believed he could break through the monster horde's barrier in an instant.
But the tightly packed swarm of locust beasts immediately sensed the intruder. More than five hundred thousand of them converged in that direction.
No matter how powerful the vessel was, it now felt like it had been caught in a swamp—barely able to move.
Thick chakra shields surrounded the vessel, but the Third Prince now found himself eye-to-eye with the locust monsters, who were wildly consuming the chakra.
Soon, the protective barrier would collapse, and they would be face-to-face with these terrifying beasts.
"Third Prince, retreat now! If we don't leave immediately, it'll be too late!"
Both guards pleaded desperately.
If they waited until the chakra shields outside were completely consumed, there would be no escape.
Even trying to change direction now would be nearly impossible.
The locust beasts grew more and more numerous, as if they sensed the power of their enemies. They went berserk.
In a flash, over a million locust monsters swarmed a group of less than a dozen people!
The two guards were nearly hopeless, staring at the massive swarm of black beasts in the sky. They knew—even with their high-level strength—they would be instantly torn apart.
They fell silent, overwhelmed. The Third Prince himself began to feel a sense of regret…
But it was too late. His only option now was to try to escape.
Though the rainbow light in the distance was breathtakingly beautiful, in the face of looming death, the Third Prince clenched his jaw.
"Take the vessel underground!"
At his command, the giant flying ship, under the direction of the princes, dove rapidly toward the earth.
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