The dozen-odd figures who barged into the command tent were Heavenly Prodigies from various great domains, all affiliated with the Martial King Hall's lineage. Every one of them was a Dao Integration Realm Great Emperor.
Without exception, they were also powerhouses on the Emperor Ranking, renowned far and wide and formidable in strength.
"Martial King personally bestowed the position of Commander upon my master. Do you know what you're doing?" Huang Xuan stared at the group and asked.
"Don't try to use the Martial King to intimidate us!"
"With a great war upon us, the position of Commander should go to whoever is capable. Hua Yunfei isn't up to the task. Are we not even allowed to challenge him for it?"
The speaker was a young man in fine robes. He had an exceptional bearing and a cold expression, and now and then, heart-stirring flashes of lightning crackled in his eyes.
His name was Tian Ning, an heir to an Ancient Sect and a powerful cultivator. He had organized this bid to seize the position of Commander, and the dozen people beside him were all his supporters.
"Exactly. Hua Yunfei may be the Martial King's son, but that doesn't mean he can disregard reason. The position of Commander must go to someone suited for it."
"And we're doing this for the Immortal Realm, too. A stronger Commander will be more effective on the battlefield and better able to protect the injured."
One after another, the dozen people beside Tian Ning chimed in, backing him up. They spoke with righteous conviction, as if they truly had the Immortal Realm's best interests at heart.
They had clearly planned their talking points in advance, coming up with the perfect excuse to push Tian Ning into the position of Commander of the Martial King