An Understated Dominance

“Find a scapegoat?” Li Juntang froze for a moment, not quite understanding. “I beg you, Mother, please elaborate.” “It’s simple. Hand over one of your powerful enemies --- those you can’t handle yourself --- to the God Kings of the Pantheon. Let them do the dirty work,” said Consort Spanner, the corners of her lips curling slightly. “For example, one of your two royal brothers, or any other major thorn in your side.” Li Juntang’s eyes lit up instantly. “Brilliant! Mother, your words are like a divine revelation!” Just moments ago, he had been consumed with panic and failed to see this possibility. The arrival of the Pantheon’s God Kings was not only a threat --- it was also an opportunity. If used wisely, their divine power could be the sword that eliminates his enemies. This way, not only would he resolve the immediate crisis, but he could also avoid offending the West Lucozia Prince’s household, and even use this borrowed knife to pave his own path to power. This wasn’t...

Wu Yong stumbled into Li Juntang Hall’s courtyard, drenched in sweat, his clothes soaked through, and a lingering expression of terror still etched on his face. Inside, Li Juntang was seated at his desk, lost in thought under the dim light of a solitary lamp. At the sound of hurried footsteps, his brow furrowed, and he looked up to see who had come. “Your… Your Highness! Something terrible has happened!” Wu Yong burst through the door in a panic, completely disregarding any form of etiquette. “What is it?” Li Juntang frowned, his expression turning displeased. The estate was so large that the earlier sound of the door being broken down hadn’t even alarmed him. “Your Highness, just now, the Pantheon’s God-Kings --- Zeus and Hera --- suddenly stormed in and attacked us! General Zhang He tried to stop them, but Zeus merely raised his hand and summoned a bolt of lightning. General Zhang… General Zhang was killed instantly!” Wu Yong forced himself to push down his fear and quick...

Night gradually fell. At that moment, above the residence of Li Juntang... Two figures hovered in mid-air, silently overlooking the mansion, taking in every detail of what was happening below. The newcomers were none other than the God Kings Zeus and Hera. “This is the place.” Zeus and Hera exchanged glances, then turned into two beams of light, crashing down at the front gate. The two guards stationed there were instantly knocked unconscious by the shockwave. Zeus casually raised his hand. With a loud  boom , the mansion's gates exploded on the spot, turning into dust. A powerful aura instantly engulfed the entire estate. “Who dares to be so bold?! How dare you trespass into the Third Prince’s residence?!” Hearing the commotion, two personal guards, Zhang He and Wu Yong, led a large group of soldiers rushing out, quickly surrounding Zeus and Hera. Feeling the terrifying aura exuding from the two, both Zhang He and Wu Yong were inwa...

“I was quite surprised that I managed to bring back the Dragon Source Qi so smoothly this time. Honestly, I was even prepared to fall out completely with Li Juntang,” said Dustin. “Oh? How so?” Margarert raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued. Dustin didn't hold back. He carefully recounted everything that had happened, including Li Juntang’s sudden and unusual friendliness, as well as Hongniang’s intervention and her decision to follow him. “What do you think Li Juntang is really up to? He was incredibly suspicious of me just a day before --- nearly fought me --- yet the next day he completely changed, became overly friendly, and even gifted me one of the great beauties from the Rouge List. It's baffling.” Dustin shook his head. “In my view, this probably has something to do with Li Juntang’s mother, Consort Spanner,” Margarert said after a moment of contemplation. “Consort Spanner is shrewd and calculating. She must have realized that Li Juntang isn't your match...

Dustin did not deny Hongniang’s words. At first, he had thought that Li Juntang might use this opportunity to cause trouble or find a reason to keep him under house arrest, preventing him from leaving. Unexpectedly, Li Juntang didn’t make a single move --- in fact, he even handed over Hongniang, a great beauty on the Rouge List, without hesitation. Such an attitude clearly suggested a desire to make peace. Whether or not there were hidden motives, at least on the surface, this was a favorable outcome. “Forget it, I’ll deal with it later.” Dustin didn’t dwell on it too much and simply took Hongniang and left the residence. Time was tight, and he couldn’t afford too many distractions. He needed to use the Dragon Source Qi to enhance his cultivation before the two Divine Kings of the Temple of the Gods appeared, as per Margaret’s method. … A short while later. Inside a moving luxury car. Dustin leaned back against the cushion, gazing out the window at the scenery f...

“But... I’m not willing to accept this!” Li Juntang gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with deep resentment. He was so close to succeeding --- why did his father have to interfere at such a crucial moment? Could it be that his father never intended to make him the crown prince? Had all the previous favoritism and preferential treatment just been an act? “Son, to accomplish great things, you must have patience. You must never act impulsively,” Consort Spanner advised him earnestly. “One defeat is nothing; losing a bit of treasure isn’t worth mentioning. As long as you are safe, there will always be another opportunity. The Spanner family and I will always support you.” Hearing this, Li Juntang’s expression finally softened a little. Although he did not have the dragon source energy and the national destiny, he still had his mother, the powerful Spanner clan, and the network of connections he had painstakingly built over the years. With all these advantages, he could s...

When Li Juntang woke up again, it was already evening. Zhang He and Wu Yong stood outside the door with a team of elite guards, fully armed and alert. Inside the room, Li Juntang's mother, Consort Spanner, along with several imperial physicians, waited anxiously. As soon as she heard the news that her son had fainted, Consort Spanner rushed over with the royal doctors. Li Juntang was her only son. She had raised him with meticulous care, pouring all her love and effort into him. Fortunately, her son had also lived up to her expectations. Among all the princes, he had distinguished himself and now had the qualifications to compete for the title of Crown Prince. Lately, she had been making various plans for her son's future. Just as they were nearing a critical moment, this sudden incident occurred --- no wonder she was so anxious. Luckily, there was no serious harm; he had simply fainted from a fit of rage. “Juntang, how do you feel? Are you alright?” The momen...