Countless Demon-Extermination Army soldiers who had originally supported Wei Qingyu, whether they had followed him from beginning to end or had once followed Jiuyang and Yumo, now spoke up on his behalf.
"War God Li, if you truly want to sit securely in the position of Great War God, then compete for it openly and honorably. What kind of ability is it to hide behind a woman like this?"
"I call you War God out of respect for your recent achievements, but even if I must risk my life, I have to offer this remonstrance. You will not gain our wholehearted loyalty by acting this way; on the contrary, it will backfire!"
"Exactly! It is far too disgraceful to rely on the backing behind you. If this is how we are competing, then why not let Deputy General Wei's elders come out and fight as well?"
None of them knew that Wei Qingyu, standing beside Li Tianming, had already seen that there was no hope of turning the tables. His face was ashen.
At this moment, the Demon-Extermination Army soldiers were all filled with righteous indignation, urging others to join them in protest.
There was also a small group of Demon-Extermination Army soldiers who genuinely trusted Li Tianming and spoke up for him, but their voices were very faint.
"War God Li must have his reasons for doing this. He has already gained an absolute advantage, so why would he possibly need someone else to step in and help secure his position?"
Some spoke even more fiercely.
"You ungrateful lot, have you forgotten that not long ago, War God Li faced the beast tide alone?"
"If not for War God Li, any one of us might have died. How do you know that person would not have been you? Is