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The Prince, who ranked seventh, was previously inconspicuous, but during this tumult, he inexplicably gained support and managed to defeat several brothers in one fell swoop, claiming six provinces and suddenly becoming the third most powerful force in the Empire.
The Church, too, smelled something unusual amid the chaos and dared not relocate the local Church's military force, causing the situation at the plane level to become stagnant for a time.
For Lin Xiao, this was good news. The more chaotic the world, the more time he would have to make ample preparations.
That day, Lin Xiao once again met a familiar face in the Temple of Wisdom.
Xinhua and a few companions clenched their fists over their chests and gave a slight bow to the figure seated on the throne above the hall, speaking in a deep voice:
"It has been many years since we last met, Brother Rore has become even more powerful."
