As expected, many people in the sect were dissatisfied with Hou Shi, both overtly and secretly.

But they didn't dare to do anything. If they revolted him, it was a crime of treason. So it would ruin their reputation. Even if Hou Shi was overturned, who could sit on the seat of the king of witchcraft in just ways? At that time, the disciples in the sect would lead to bloodshed again!

Now that they had got the news from Zhan You, they were going to make use of this opportunity to do it!

The conditions were very simple. After Zhan You took the seat of the king of witchcraft, he must resume the previous rule.

After that, they found people in the Witchcraft City to spread the matter in the city to vent their anger.

Immediately, the people with intentions naturally knew what the news meant, so they gathered together and caused trouble in the city frequently.

The battle between Xiling and Dongling was approaching. Zhan You had already sent the news to the Witchcraft City, asking them to cause civil unrest. And then he would take advantage of the opportunity and take down the Witchcraft City in one fell swoop.

However, what Zhan You didn't know was that Hou Shi had already followed Shuo Ling to the border fortress.

The night passed soon.

Early the next morning, Lan Kuo wore the battle armor and stood on the gate. Below there, the 20,000 soldiers of Xiling looked at Lan Kuo standing on the city gate, holding a spear each. They shouted, "Your Majesty is mighty. Your Majesty is mighty!"

"Good!" Lan Kuo was delighted, stretched out his hand, and shouted.

When the soldiers heard this, they stopped and put their spears on the ground. The dust on the ground rose.

After the shouts stopped, Lan Kuo took a few steps forward and approached the edge of the city wall.

Then Lan Kuo said loudly, "All the soldiers listen to my order."

"Yes!" As soon as Lan Kuo's voice died away, the soldiers said together.

Lan Kuo continued, "This time is a good opportunity for us to break through the frontier fortress. Once the frontier fortress is broken, we are not far from the unification of the four countries. To unify the four countries, we must win the frontier fortress in this battle!"

"Your Majesty, you can rest assured. I will definitely live up to your expectation and take down the frontier fortress in one fell swoop to show our military might!" General Hu, who was standing in front, said loudly.

After hearing this, Lan Kuo nodded in satisfaction and then said, "Okay, just let Dongling take a look. We're sure to dominate the world!"

"Dominate the world! It is bound to win!" As soon as Lan Kuo's voice died away, General Hu pulled the rein to turn the horse around, raised his spear, and said to the army in front of him.

After hearing this, the soldiers raised their spears and shouted!

"Dominate the world! It is bound to win!"

"Dominate the world! It is bound to win!"

"Dominate the world! It is bound to win!"

The momentum of the soldiers was extremely magnificent!

When the soldiers shouted for the third time, Lan Kuo stretched out his hand to signal to stop. After the soldiers stopped, Lan Kuo said, "Okay, let's go!"

With this order, the soldiers turned around and set off in the direction of the border fortress under the command of General Hu.

Immediately, Lan Kuo came down from the city gate.

At this time, hundreds of civil officials and military officials were standing at the city gate.

Seeing the Lan Kuo came down, they all knelt and said, "We wish Your Majesty win a victory and return early."

"Get up." Lan Kuo was in a great mood at this time. Just now he saw the momentum of the soldiers and felt that this battle would undoubtedly win!

After the ministers heard this, they stood up.

At this time, prime minister walked to Lan Kuo, "Your Majesty, you must be careful to go to the frontier fortress."

"You're worried too much, prime minister. I will be fine." After Lan Kuo heard this, his expression changed.

Prime minister wanted to say something at this time.

The Second Prince, Lan Cangmo, came to see Lan Kuo off. He walked out, knelt, and said, "Father, I dare to ask for orders. Let me go with you to the frontier fortress."

Although Lan Kuo had three sons, he still hadn't conferred a Crown Prince. The Second Prince must have already thought about it.

As soon as Lan Cangmo's voice died away, his other two sons also came over. They took a look at Lan Cangmo and then said, "We also wish to go together."

"You're my good boys. Before I asked you to lead the army to fight against Dongling, but you all found reasons to reject. Now our army has won a big victory over Dongling, and you three vied with each other. Do you want to take this opportunity to take the seat of the Crown Prince?" Lan Kuo narrowed his eyes after listening and then looked at them.

After hearing this, they couldn't help but feel nervous and then said loudly, "Father, we don't have such an intention!"

"Okay, all get up and go back. I know your filial piety. Actually, I know well in my heart who should be the Crown Prince." Lan Kuo continued.

After the three heard this, they were taken aback for a while. Then they looked at each other and said, "Father, be careful!"

With that said, they stood up.

"You all go back. I'll set off." Then Lan Kuo said and waved his hand.

With that said, he walked aside.

Zhan You stood in front of the carriage outside the city gate at this time. He wore a cloak, and the clothes looked thin. It seemed that a gust of wind could blow him down, but he looked good today.

At this time, Zhan You saw Lan Kuo coming and bowed to salute him, "Your Majesty."

"Master Zhan, how well are you preparing?" Lan Kuo asked Zhan You at this time.

Zhan You nodded. He looked at several carriages tied with chains on the side and said, "Everything is ready, except for the pig iron that I beg Your Majesty to prepare yesterday."

With that said, Zhan You looked aside.

"Master Zhan, don't worry. They are all ready." Lan Kuo said with a smile.

Then he turned around and said to Yan Hao, "Bring what you have prepared."

"Yes." Yan Hao replied, turned around, and walked to a carriage. He ordered people to carry out the contents of the carriage and then walked to Zhan You.

Lan Kuo said to Zhan You at this time, "Master Zhan, don't worry. They are all first-class. I am afraid that there will be any accidents then, so I have prepared an extra copy."

"Then, thank you, Your Majesty." Zhan You said to Lan Kuo with his hands arching.

Yan Hao asked Zhan You, "Master Zhan, where should I put these things?"

"Put it on my wagon." Zhan You said.

Yan Hao nodded after hearing this and then let the two people carry things to Zhan You's carriage.

Just when they put the pig iron onto the wagon, one of them accidentally slipped his hand and couldn't hold it firmly. The box fell off, and the lid of the box was smashed. Several pieces of pig iron inside came out.

Upon seeing this, Yan Hao hurried forward, bent over, and picked it up. He put it in the box, closed the lid again, and put the box in the wagon.

The two looked at Yan Hao with a panic on their faces at this time. Yan Hao took one look, then walked to Lan Kuo, and said, "Your Majesty, Master Zhan, it is ready."

"Well, let's go." Lan Kuo nodded and said to Zhan You.

After hearing this, Zhan You made a gesture of inviting, "After you, Your Majesty."

Then Lan Kuo walked towards his carriage.

After Lan Kuo got into the carriage, Zhan You walked to his carriage. His apprentice Feng Xian hurried forward and helped Zhan You into the carriage.

As soon as Zhan You got into the carriage, he opened the curtain, "You get in the carriage together."

"Master, it doesn't matter. I just walk aside." Feng Xian said at this time.

Zhan You then said again, "Come on. I have something to tell you."

"Yes, Master." Feng Xian responded and got into the carriage.

The team moved with the army.

After the team left, the three princes couldn't help but frown. Now they all thought about the same things with panic.

First, they saw pig iron falling from the box just now. What was the use of pig iron in the border fortress?

Second, they were afraid of the words of Emperor Xiling just now. He had already decided who would be the Crown Prince, but who would be?

They were full of doubts.

At this time, the ministers also turned around and walked back, whispering something in small groups.

Prime minister watched the carriages go away, turned around, and walked into the city.

For some reason, he always felt that things would not be easy and something would happen, but he didn't know how to persuade His Majesty. Emperor Xiling was now determined to unify the four kingdoms. So, how could he listen to him? What he could do now was to pray in his heart. He hoped that it was he who worried too much.

As he was walking, Assistant Minister Yan behind him shouted, "Prime minister, please wait."

"Assistant Minister, what's the matter?" Prime minister stopped when he heard someone calling him. He turned around and saw that it was Assistant Minister Yan.

Assistant Minister Yan ran to prime minister and said with a smile, "I really have something to ask you. Can I talk with you in private?"

Prime minister glanced around and nodded. They walked to the side of the road, "Is there ok?"

"Yes. Yes." Assistant Minister Yan nodded with a smile.

Prime minister went on to say, "Since it's all right, please say it."

"Which prince do you think His Majesty has decided in his mind?" Assistant Minister Yan looked at prime minister and asked.

Prime minister stared at Assistant Minister Yan and said, "How can I guess the holy intention of His Majesty?"

"Yes, you're right. We can't speculate about His Majesty's intention. These ministers just passed discussed and were panicked in their hearts whether they are on the right team." Assistant Minister Yan nodded and said.

Prime minister raised the corner of his mouth and said to Assistant Minister Yan, "No matter who is the Crown Prince in the future, we only need to do our duty as ministers."

"Your remarks are inspiring me, so I won't disturb you." Assistant Minister Yan said with a smile and arched his hands.

Prime minister turned his head to look at Lan Cangmo who was standing not far away, then turned around, and left.

After prime minister left, Assistant Minister Yan went straight to Lan Cangmo, "Your Highness."

"Well, did you ask who he supports?" Lan Cangmo nodded and then asked in a low voice.

Assistant Minister Yan shook his head, "No, but he made a remark."