814 Presiding Over the Council, Presiding Over the Alliance

Leading the Council, Leading the Alliance!

"What?"

The announcement made by the Grand Speaker was simply too shocking. Everyone present froze for a moment, then gaped stupidly at the Grand Speaker and Xia Ming.

A moment later, everyone came to their senses. Setting aside their shock, they all began speaking up.

"No, Grand Speaker, I'm afraid this is somewhat inappropriate!" Councilor Borg immediately said. This councilor looked only around thirty, making him quite young among the councilors.

Andor, the councilor from the Magic Temple, also frowned. "Grand Speaker, it isn't that we do not support Marshal Xia Ming. But given your current condition, if Marshal Xia Ming takes over your position, I fear unrest may arise within the Alliance..."

"Yes, Grand Speaker!"

Quite a few councilors spoke out in opposition. Only Liya, Blue Light, and Bluebeard remained silent.

Xia Ming had long anticipated this scene. To be fair, these councilors were not opposing him personally. At a time like this, having Xia Ming succeed as Grand Speaker would indeed trigger enormous turmoil.

After all, no matter how great Xia Ming's prestige was, he still fell somewhat short compared to Anger, who had served as Grand Speaker for decades.

The Grand Speaker smiled. "My mind is made up. I was injured in my battle with Lucifer, and my health has suffered. I need to recuperate for the time being. Xia Ming will assume the position of Grand Speaker. You must obey Xia Ming's orders."

"What? Grand Speaker, your injuries?"

Everyone's expressions grew grave once more. They looked at one another, each seeing a flicker of panic in the others' eyes.

So the Grand Speaker was stepping down because of his injuries. Did that not mean his wounds were extremely severe?

This news was also a tremendous blow to them.

The Grand