A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 594 You Were Born to Be One of Us

Shen Tang asked, "When will the trial begin?"

Speaking of this, the Azure Sky King's expression also turned serious, and he glanced at Tianxi, who was talking to Lu Xiao not far away.

The youngest daughter has a lively and outgoing personality and can get along well with anyone. She also has a good relationship with her two older brothers and is very enthusiastic towards her real eldest brother whom she rarely sees.

The two seemed to get along very well and affectionately, just like any other brother and sister.

The Azure Sky King's expression softened slightly, but when he thought of the position of Crown Prince, he sighed with a headache, "It's also my fault for spoiling them too much since they were young, letting them indulge in play and neglecting their training. Now Tianxi and Tianchen are both adults. According to tradition, those who can awaken their bloodline power after adulthood are qualified to become Crown Prince, but they don't seem to have any signs of awakening yet."

"I plan to put some pressure on them. In three days, we will hold a competition that will last for half a month."

"If neither of them can awaken, I will choose a non-blood-related successor."

As he spoke, King Cangqiong looked at Shen Tang and lowered his voice, saying, "The Cloud Peak Empire has three kings standing side by side. Every time a vassal king chooses a successor, it is a major event that causes a sensation throughout the country... At such times, the other two kings usually bring their families to the scene in person."

"The Sky King should be there too, and you should be able to find an opportunity to talk to her."

Shen Tang understood. "I understand. Thank you, Mother!"

The King of the Azure Sky's smile softened even more, and his gaze toward her was filled with affection and approval.

To be honest, she really liked Shen Tang.

A young, gentle, and powerful female.

I wish she were my own child.

However, upon closer inspection, the Azure Sky King couldn't help but sigh inwardly. After not seeing Shen Tang for some time, she felt that Shen Tang's aura had become even more unfathomable, to the point that she couldn't even discern his current cultivation level.

The most likely scenario is that the opponent's strength is no weaker than hers, and may even surpass hers!

Sigh, the new generation truly surpasses the old.

However, she felt at ease with these outstanding younger colleagues around.

She secretly thought to herself that her eldest son had married very well.

She could already foresee that the future Nightfall Empire would be no less powerful than the Cloud Peak Empire!
She is very pleased that the two countries now enjoy good relations and a stable relationship.

Shen Tang stayed at the palace for the next few days, occasionally going out to stroll around the city.

Ever since the Azure Sky King announced the selection of his successor, the city has been buzzing with discussion, and she has heard many people's opinions about the competition along the way.

Most people believe that the second prince is the most likely candidate to inherit the throne.

Although the Third Princess was quite talented and was a more precious female, it was a pity that she was too playful and neglected her duties. Before she even came of age, she had already caused several scandalous incidents and liked to flirt with respectable males. She was not at all like an heir!

In terms of the power of their fathers' families, apart from the eldest prince, the second prince is the strongest.

The third princess's biological father was just a commoner who was not favored by the king. It is said that he was favored by the king for a time because of his outstanding appearance and gentle nature, but he had no family power to support him.

The situation of the Third Princess can be easily imagined.

Therefore, over the years, it has basically been the eldest prince and the second prince who have been openly and covertly fighting each other, each trying to weaken the other's power.

This third princess, on the other hand, seemed to be an outsider to the power struggles, merely a pretty and harmless vase in everyone's eyes, and no one really cared about her.

The empire has always followed the order of seniority, and besides, the second prince is already an eighth-tier orc, while the third princess is only a seventh-tier.

From any perspective, she has no competitive advantage.

The city had heard about Prince Xingye's high-profile courtship a while ago. Although King Cangqiong didn't want to marry off the Third Princess and had been delaying his acceptance, everyone guessed that once the heir was decided, the Third Princess, who was destined to be a runner-up, would most likely still have to marry him.

Actually, marrying into the other country isn't a bad thing. Although it might not look good on the surface, it can actually bring the two vassal states closer together.

The third princess herself has not expressed any opinion on this matter, seemingly not caring, leaving it entirely to her mother's decision.

As for what the final fate of this "poor" princess will be, opinions vary.

Of course, this is a story.

Right now, everyone is more focused on the upcoming successor competition.

Almost everyone believed that the second prince becoming the heir was a foregone conclusion.

On the eve of the test, rumors suddenly spread throughout the city that the second prince had begun to openly gather power, drinking and making merry with his subordinates, retainers and ministers, and that after drinking he had declared that the eldest prince was a cripple and that he was the only one who would become the crown prince!

These words quickly reached the ears of the eldest prince, Tianlin.

Enraged, Tian Lin smashed everything in the hall. A group of servants knelt on the ground, trembling and afraid to utter a sound.

Although the eldest prince's biological father, Bi Yu, was executed for treason, which also implicated his clan, the best thing he did was to completely sever ties with his son. In addition, King Cangqiong had ultimately invested many years of effort in this eldest son, and in the end, heartache overcame anger, and he spared his life.

On the surface, Tian Lin was not punished, but he was kept under house arrest in his residence and all his real power was taken away. Now, apart from having the title of prince, he is a double cripple, both physically and politically, and he will hardly have a chance to rise again in this lifetime.

Thinking about how he had fallen on hard times and how many people outside were laughing at him, Tian Lin was so angry that his lungs felt like they were going to explode, and his face was so gloomy that it could drip water.

That second-in-command dared to mock him in public! If he hadn't become a cripple, how could he have possibly sat on the throne?!
He is clearly the rightful heir!
Whether it's Tianchen or Lu Xiao, those two bastards deserve to die!
The ministers who secretly still followed the eldest prince were also extremely anxious and did not know what to do.

Although Tianlin has fallen to this state, they were the ones who followed and supported him step by step. For the sake of the eldest prince's ambition, they had opposed the second prince for so many years, and the other prince had long held a grudge against them. Now it was too late for them to turn around and pledge allegiance.

Once the second prince ascends to the throne, he will surely eliminate them first!
When one is prosperous, both are prosperous; when one is lost, both are harmed!
They absolutely cannot allow the second prince to ascend the throne smoothly!
A strategist lowered his voice and said, "The competition starts tomorrow. The second prince, the third princess, and several young orcs who won the tribal election will enter the tribal trial grounds. That will be a good opportunity to make our move."

Someone immediately retorted, "Have you forgotten how we ended up in this predicament? If we're discovered, we're all doomed! Are you trying to kill His Highness?!"

“But you all know the Second Prince’s temperament. He can’t tolerate any wrongdoing. Once he successfully ascends the throne, he will bring up old grievances, and none of us will escape.”

Moreover, the eldest prince is already a cripple; no matter how much they struggle, what can they change? The ending was already predetermined.

Tianlin was destined to be forever barred from the throne.

If the eldest prince were healthy, they wouldn't be so conflicted, and they wouldn't even be willing to join him in rebellion!

Tian Lin suddenly crushed the dagger in his hand, his face growing increasingly grim, and he fell into a deep silence.

Just then, a report came from outside: "Your Highness, someone requests an audience."

"Who?" Tian Lin frowned. Did they come to see him at this time to kick him when he was down?

An orc whispered in your ear, "That man claims to be a friend of your father, saying he's here to help you and can grant your wish."

Tian Lin's breath hitched. His father's friend? How come he'd never heard of him before?
"Please come in quickly."

Soon, an orc wearing a gray cloak walked in.

He looked at Tian Lin, who was half-paralyzed in a wheelchair, and said with a hint of cruelty, "It's such a pity that the dignified eldest prince has ended up in such a crippled state."

That's right. Since that battle, Tian Lin not only lost all his supernatural abilities, but also became paralyzed on one side of his body. Even with timely treatment, he still suffered from aftereffects, and to this day, he cannot stand on one leg, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a cripple.

Tian Lin was furious upon hearing this, but was powerless to retaliate. "Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?!"

Even in his most destitute state, he is still a dignified and noble prince. How could he allow someone of unknown origin to mock him so casually!
The newcomer smiled confidently, "If I die, the eldest prince will never be able to stand up again."

Tian Lin was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

The man simply said, "I would like to discuss some matters with Your Highness privately. May the others leave?"

Tian Lin's expression grew increasingly solemn. With his body now half-crippled, if he ordered his guards to retreat, he would be powerless to fight back if the other party was an assassin.

But... who would assassinate a useless person who is "no different from being dead"?

The eldest prince, Tianlin, clenched his fists, his mind racing with thoughts as he tried to guess the identity of the person before him, but unfortunately, he couldn't figure anything out.

Finally, he dismissed his attendants and said in a deep voice, "Speak, what is the purpose of your visit?"

The man in black took out a vial and handed it to him. "I've come for Your Highness's unfulfilled ambition! By injecting this vial, Your Highness will be fully restored, and may even... gain even greater power and return to your peak!"

Tian Lin stared at the dark red syringe in his hand, fear and hesitation appearing on his pale face, his fingertips trembling slightly. "What... what is this? Who... who are you?"

"Your Highness doesn't need to know too much. You only need to know that your father was on our side. This is why he entrusted us to help you before he died."

“Father?” Tian Lin stared at the mysterious foreigner before him, his brows furrowed. “How could Father know you? Why should I trust someone of unknown origin like you?”

The man in black chuckled twice. "Your Highness need not doubt me, for you and I are of the same ilk."

Tian Lin flew into a rage, "Who do you think you are, daring to say that I, His Highness, am one of you? You're not worthy!"

The visitor was not annoyed, but slowly said, "As long as I say one thing, Your Highness will believe me. Ever since you were born—"

"They exist to join us!"

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Delicious Little Animals Episode 4: The Honest and Chubby Little Bird!

Here's a picture of Yingying! He's so cute and adorable, it looks like he just hatched, haha! Such a cute little chick!
Organizing the outline is giving me a headache.

I'm updating late, so I'll write an extra 1000 words as compensation.

Good morning!