Relying on debate to win everyone's trust was already proving difficult.
Old Fox's earlier remarks had already persuaded the people to some extent. Then Old Fox had pretended to be his subordinate and said those things to the crowd, making them believe even more firmly. Now, no one doubted that the king was a demon.
If the crown prince had not known the truth beforehand, he would probably be doubting Uchiha Shin as well.
"Do not listen to their nonsense! The current king is not the real king, and the real king is not my father either! He is a demon! Mystic Spirit King came to our Crow Rooster Kingdom to save us, but these demons have joined forces to slander him. Please do not believe them!"
The crown prince turned to face the citizens and shouted loudly.
"You may not know Mystic Spirit King well, and perhaps you have only seen him a few times. But you should trust me. I am willing to guarantee it with my character and my life—Mystic Spirit King is absolutely innocent!"
The citizens were all stunned by the crown prince's words. They trusted the crown prince deeply. He had often traveled around to visit the people, sitting with them to chat about everyday matters and happy things.
That was why everyone held the crown prince in such high regard and understood the kind of person he was.
After hearing him, they could not help but hesitate.
"You unfilial son! Uchiha Ten has bewitched you, yet you still want to help him? I think Uchiha Shin has controlled you! Everyone, do not believe his words!" the king shouted from atop the city wall.
Then several cultivators descended from the sky and examined the crown prince by his side.
"What the king said is correct.