Chapter 1009: The Hidden Ninth Stage?

"Thud!"

A muffled thud sounded as Prince Charles's head exploded first, followed by a spray of blood that burst from half of his body. The rampant Yuanwu Force wreaked havoc, carrying the mist of blood that sent about a dozen of the Royal Guards outside the cabin staggering, in total disarray...

But they could no longer concern themselves with that, as they witnessed with their own eyes Prince Charles dying before them, leaving behind only a mutilated corpse. The remaining Royal Guards felt as if their heads had exploded with a loud bang, and they fell into a stupor on the spot.

Although they were supporters of the monarchy and loyal guardians of Princess Aina for the young prince, Prince Charles was also a member of the Ita Royal Family's direct lineage, and the immediate second in line to the throne after the young prince.

In a sense, they were loyal to Prince Charles as well, although to a degree just below the young prince and Princess Aina...