Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 607 The Third Prince’s Offensive

Within only a few days after the destruction of the Crimson Thunder Palace's prestige, the situation throughout the empire changed once more.

And this time, the one making the largest moves was the Ninth Princess.

Yu Feiyan's faction suddenly began expanding at astonishing speed.

One force after another fell beneath her control.

Third-rate sects.

Second-rate clans.

Even several First-Rate Clans eventually chose to submit.

Her expansion speed was so fast that it shocked countless people.

Unlike the Seventh Prince's previous methods, however, Yu Feiyan's approach appeared far more refined and efficient.

Almost all forces seemed to willingly join her faction after a single discussion.

They even seemed willing to throw away their lives for her cause, which many found strange.

After all, many forces that are forced to submit would naturally hold grudges against the prince or princess they followed, even if they outwardly obeyed.

And if the opportunity ever appeared, they would immediately flee.

Most of the time, they also would not give their full effort because, in the end, they were forced into submission.

However, the Ninth Princess's forces were different.

It was as though every one of them was ready to give everything, including their lives.

Such loyalty normally could not be achieved unless both sides had worked together for many years and built deep trust.

Naturally, many people also quickly noticed something strange.

Throughout all her expansion…

Yu Feiyan intentionally avoided every force belonging to the Neutral Alliance.

All of them remained completely untouched despite lying directly within several regions Yu Feiyan expanded through.

Others believed that the Ninth Princess wanted to avoid confronting the Bai Clan and ending up like the Seventh Prince.

But Bai Zihan knew that with Qin Lingxiao's abilities, if she truly wished to bring a clan under her control, she could easily make them willingly submit.

There would be no need to confront the Neutral Alliance directly.

After all, if the other party willingly joined her, then what justification could the Neutral Alliance use to interfere?

Yet she wasn't doing that.

Instead, she deliberately avoided the Neutral Alliance altogether.

Perhaps she wanted to avoid being targeted by the Bai Clan.

Or perhaps she wanted others to lower their guard by making it seem as though she feared the Bai Clan.

Despite that, her faction continued growing larger and larger.

However, what surprised many people even more was the reaction of the other princes and princesses.

Or rather—

The lack of reaction.

Originally, countless people believed the First Prince, Third Prince, or Fourth Princess would immediately move to suppress Yu Feiyan's rapidly growing influence.

Yet unexpectedly…

None of them did.

Instead, they also suddenly began expanding aggressively themselves.

The First Prince rapidly annexed multiple sects and clans loyal to weaker princes.

The Third Prince launched several swift offensives across the western regions.

It was as though the strongest contenders had silently reached some kind of understanding.

Rather than clashing against each other immediately…

They first chose to eliminate the weaker competitors.

And under the pressure of these monsters, the smaller princes and princesses quickly collapsed one after another.

Some were forced to submit.

Others abandoned their territories and fled entirely.

As for several unfortunate ones, even their fate became unknown.

Perhaps they had already died silently somewhere within the shadows of the throne war.

Within only a short period of time, the struggle for the throne had already entered an entirely new stage.

The weak were rapidly being eliminated.

And eventually, only five remained standing within the struggle for the throne.

The First Prince!

The Third Prince!

The Fourth Princess!

The Seventh Prince!

And the Ninth Princess.

These five had become the final competitors for the empire's supreme seat.

However, although the Seventh Prince still technically remained within the race, most people already believed he had effectively lost.

After all, the blow suffered at the Crimson Thunder Palace had been far too severe.

His greatest supporter had nearly been destroyed entirely by the Bai Clan.

Even now, the Crimson Thunder Palace still remained in recovery.

Their prestige had also fallen tremendously after being publicly crushed beneath the Bai Clan's feet.

Meanwhile, while the Seventh Prince struggled to recover, the other competitors had all expanded rapidly.

Compared to them, Yu Longxuan now looked increasingly weak.

And in the current situation, weakness itself was a crime.

Especially because despite his decline, the Seventh Prince still possessed many clans and sects beneath his banner.

To the other competitors, those forces were no longer viewed as allies of the Seventh Prince.

They were prey.

And among the remaining competitors, the Third Prince was the first to move.

Inside a massive camp, Yu Wenzhao calmly stared at the map before him.

Several regions beneath the Seventh Prince's control had already been marked clearly.

A faint cold smile appeared upon his face.

For a long time already, he had been eyeing Yu Longxuan's territory.

Especially because the territories controlled by both sides bordered each other closely.

Originally, Yu Wenzhao still maintained some caution because of the Crimson Thunder Palace's existence.

After all, he had once believed himself to possess the advantage, only to still suffer defeat.

That experience had made him much more cautious.

But now?

The Crimson Thunder Palace had already been crippled by the Bai Clan.

This was the perfect opportunity.

"How unfortunate for Seventh Brother…"

Yu Wenzhao softly muttered.

The current Seventh Prince no longer possessed the qualifications to continue competing equally against the top contenders.

Soon afterward, the Third Prince's forces officially launched their offensive.

One clan after another loyal to the Seventh Prince was attacked.

Some chose to surrender immediately after seeing the overwhelming pressure.

Others resisted briefly before being crushed.

Within only a few days, multiple territories formerly under Yu Longxuan's influence changed ownership entirely.

The Seventh Prince's faction began shrinking rapidly.

And the most terrifying part was that the other remaining competitors did not interfere.

The First Prince remained silent.

The Fourth Princess continued consolidating her own forces.

The Ninth Princess merely watched calmly while continuing her own expansion.

No one intended to help Yu Longxuan or stop the Third Prince.

Only the Crimson Thunder Palace remained.

Everything else beneath the Seventh Prince's banner had already been devoured completely by the Third Prince.

And now, the Third Prince's eyes finally landed upon the Crimson Thunder Palace itself.

Yu Wenzhao's gaze remained fixed upon the region occupied by the Crimson Thunder Palace.

Behind him stood numerous experts.

The pressure filling the hall alone was enough to suffocate ordinary cultivators.

Compared to before, the Third Prince's forces had clearly expanded tremendously.

Especially after annexing large portions of the Seventh Prince's territory.

At this moment, his side alone already possessed:

One Earth Immortal Realm expert!

Seven Immortal Ascension Realm cultivators!

And numerous Great Ascension Realm elders.

Such a lineup was already enough to crush most top factions within the empire.

Not to mention, the current Crimson Thunder Palace was no longer at its peak.

Under normal circumstances, Yu Wenzhao's current force would absolutely be enough to destroy the Crimson Thunder Palace completely.

However, Yu Wenzhao still did not act recklessly.

Because no matter how weakened the Crimson Thunder Palace had become…

An injured camel was still larger than a horse.

The Crimson Thunder Palace was still a Top Sect with thousands of years of foundation.

No one knew exactly how many hidden cards they still possessed.

Especially cornered beasts were often the most dangerous.

Yu Wenzhao had already learned that lesson once before.

He would not underestimate anyone again.

The Heaven Suppression Pavilion elder beside him slowly spoke.

"Your Highness, the Crimson Thunder Palace is already severely weakened. Most of their experts suffered injuries during the Bai Clan battle."

"If we attack now, victory should not be difficult."

The Heaven Suppression Pavilion elders were excited since this was a golden opportunity.

By defeating the Crimson Thunder Palace, not only would that increase their chances of winning the throne, but the Heaven Suppression Pavilion would also become even more powerful.

Perhaps by then, it might even become the number one sect within the Desolate Heaven Empire.

Thinking about that, many of them felt that joining the Third Prince had truly been the correct decision.

Yu Wenzhao nodded slightly.

"However, the Crimson Thunder Palace is already desperate. If we pressure them too heavily, they may choose mutual destruction instead."

Although the Crimson Thunder Palace was weakened, if a Top Sect truly fought desperately before destruction, even the victor would suffer heavy losses.

And right now, the throne war has already reached its final stage.

The remaining competitors were not easy opponents.

The First Prince!

The Fourth Princess!

The Ninth Princess!

At this stage, any major losses could become fatal later.

Yu Wenzhao slowly narrowed his eyes.

Thinking this, he slowly tapped the table.

"We will attack!"

His voice echoed calmly.

"But not recklessly. We will surround the Crimson Thunder Palace first. Cut off all their external support."

His eyes gradually turned cold.

"Pressure them continuously and only when they can no longer resist…"

Yu Wenzhao's lips slowly curved upward faintly.

"Then we finish them in one strike!"