Inside the Azure Dragon Army.
Everyone knew about the outside help the Crown Prince had invited, but they hadn't even met yet.
When the Crown Prince led Mu Fusheng and the other two into the military camp, everyone looked at Mu Fusheng with different expressions.
After all, the news of Mu Fusheng's sparring with Cang Ming in the main hall had already spread throughout the entire military camp.
Although they won, it wasn't through sheer strength, which they still viewed as somewhat underwhelming.
The Crown Prince, accompanied by three others, walked up to the Azure Dragon Army and said loudly, "For the third phase, these three are the reinforcements I invited. At the same time, I hope you will listen to their opinions, even the commanders. Do you understand?"
Everyone in the Azure Dragon Army was stunned.
Listen to their opinions?
Even the commander has to obey?
Isn't this going a bit too far?
It's important to understand that even if reinforcements are brought in from other legions, they only provide assistance and do not issue orders.
As expected, this immediately provoked opposition from others.
"Your Highness, isn't this a bit inappropriate? Letting them give orders?"
"The commander has led us for so long, and we are the ones who trust each other the most. If the commander's opinions differ from theirs, wouldn't that cause a rift?"
The commander frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, if I may be so bold, there cannot be a second commander in an army. This would be fatal to the army."
The Crown Prince firmly stated, "They won't issue orders, but if they offer suggestions at crucial moments, you must heed them!"
Mu Fusheng and the other two exchanged glances.
They never expected the Crown Prince to trust them so much.
The crown prince's words left the commander with no choice but to obey.
However, there are still dissenting voices.
"How could someone who couldn't even defeat Cang Ming through brute force possibly earn the respect of a commander at the Early Ancestor Realm?"
"Yeah... these guys don't look that strong..."
"Alas, the Crown Prince's orders cannot be disobeyed; we have no choice but to obey."
"Besides, we're unlikely to get a high ranking, since the First Prince, the Third Prince, and the Fifth Prince's armies will all be targeting us."
The soldiers below were communicating via telepathy, which the prince and his entourage could not hear.
However, judging from his expression, he still couldn't accept the Crown Prince's decision.
"Alright, my orders have been delivered. Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with according to military law!" the Crown Prince said sternly. "Now, everyone go and prepare yourselves, get yourselves into peak condition!"
After saying this, the Crown Prince led Mu Fusheng and the other two away.
During the journey, Mu Fusheng asked, "Your Highness, won't this cause them to rebel?"
The Crown Prince shook his head and said, "No, the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty's legions will not disobey orders from their superiors. You just need to give commands."
At this point, the Crown Prince turned to look at Mu Fusheng and the other two, and said seriously, "We still need to gain their trust as soon as possible, otherwise things might go wrong at a crucial moment."
"Therefore, you must make progress in the early stages of Phase Three. I'm counting on you."
Hearing this, Mu Fusheng and the other two could only nod.
the next day.
All the armies of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty arrived outside the Nine Dragons Mountain Range.
A dark mass gathered in the valley.
Directly ahead, several people slowly walked out.
Leading the group was the Emperor of the Divine Dynasty, followed by the Crown Prince, Jiu Bailu, and several other princes.
On the side were some spectators.
For example, the Xuanming Holy Son.
The Emperor then announced in a clear voice, "As you all know, the rules for the third stage are not detailed here."
"I only wish to remind you that casualties are inevitable during martial arts exercises. Crushing the token in your hand will allow you to teleport out of the mountains. Of course, as the most powerful soldiers of the Divine Dynasty, I do not wish you to crush the token so easily, thus losing the spirit of the Divine Dynasty!"
"The winner this time will not only receive the dragon soul they brought out, but will also gain access to the Divine Soldier Pavilion and the Library!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in an uproar.
Even the Crown Prince and the other princes couldn't help but look at the Emperor in shock.
Dragon Soul?
Generally speaking, the dragon souls that are brought out are offered to the emperor to stabilize the dynasty's fortune.
But this time, how did he manage to obtain the Dragon Soul on his own?
If a cultivator absorbs a dragon soul, not only will their physical constitution be greatly enhanced, but their bloodline power will also be strengthened, and their ethereal fortune power will also be increased!
This is a divine object that even Demigod would covet!
After all, it's a dragon soul produced by Demigod- level dragon Dragon Vein.
Even the Xuanming Holy Son couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.
The Emperor waved his hand and said, "Alright, gentlemen, may your martial prowess be abundant! Now, let's all enter the mountains!"
After saying that, the legions below began to move, stepping into the Nine Dragons Mountain Range.
They saw a large, orderly crowd entering the mountains.
Without turning his head, the emperor asked, "Crown Prince, which army do you favor?"
The Crown Prince smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I naturally favor the Azure Dragon Army."
The emperor smiled upon hearing this, "You're not trying to avoid suspicion. Are you that confident?"
"That's right." The crown prince nodded.
The eldest prince, however, scoffed, "Your Highness is far too confident. While the Azure Dragon Army is quite strong, its raw power is probably insufficient against the Torch Dragon Army and the Reverse Scale Army."
The Third Prince chuckled and said, "Could it be that Your Highness intends to rely on those three outside helpers? Even Cang Ming could only barely win with the help of external aids from one of them, right? Relying on them is a bit too wishful thinking."
Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince suddenly chuckled, "In that case, how about my brothers make a bet with me?"
The eldest prince frowned slightly.
The third prince frowned.
"Bet?"
"That's right." The Crown Prince nodded. "If the Azure Dragon Army fails to win the championship this time, then I will voluntarily abdicate the position of Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, the princes were all horrified.
The ministers and spectators behind them also looked astonished.
The stakes are that high?
Only the Jiu Bailu smiled gently.
The emperor's eyes revealed a look of satisfaction.
For an emperor to sit on his throne, he must possess an unyielding and domineering aura.
Clearly, the Crown Prince had shown him this.
"If the Azure Dragon Army wins the championship, then my eldest brother will give me the Reverse Scale Army, and my third brother will give me the Scarlet Dragon Army, how about that? Of course, to prevent them from having different thoughts, we will naturally plant a soul-binding curse on them."
The stakes are too high!
If they lose, it would mean that the eldest prince has completely lost control of the military.
In this way, the crown prince will control most of the military power, and then he will be truly difficult to control!
However, if the eldest prince and his allies win, then the crown prince will be deposed immediately.
Is there a more tempting bet than this?
Moreover, the Azure Dragon Army is not as strong as them.
If you don't even dare to accept this, how can you talk about vying for the position of crown prince?
Thinking this, the Third Prince and the First Prince exchanged a glance, then nodded and said, "We accept."
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PS: The three chapters from the 18th and the three chapters from the 19th are done!