Chapter 1050

Although everyone present had deliberately lowered their voices, every word they spoke fell clearly into Li Yue's ears.

Facing this situation, Li Yue sighed deeply, finally understanding that these fellows had not the slightest intention of fighting the Mozu Society; instead, they displayed clear signs of infighting.

He had naively believed that everyone would unite against the external threat; although there were some conflicts, in the face of the greater good, they should have set aside their personal grudges with one another.

But he never expected that he was too naive. The human heart, after all, is an insurmountable wall.

Just as Li Yue was sighing, finally one lord rose from his seat, looked at Li Yue, and said, "Lord Chenxi, there is something I do not know whether I should say or not, but for your own good and for the good of the entire Saint Na Continent, I feel I must speak out."

"Oh?" Li Yue feigned interest, his gaze turning toward the speaker, and he asked with great curiosity, "If that is what you say, then I am somewhat interested. Tell me then, what exactly do you wish to say?"

As Li Yue's words landed, the other party, without hesitation and with utter shamelessness, began to speak: "Lord Chenxi, as the supreme leader among us lords, what you have done cannot be denied as good. Just regarding this invasion by the Mozu Society, you fought a magnificent battle. But..."

The other party first praised Li Yue's actions, but in the very next moment, directly shifted to saying what he himself wanted to say.

"However, in my view, this battle ended in failure. From the aftermath of clearing the battlefield, we know the Mozu Society suffered around twenty thousand casualties, while our own death toll has already reached fifty thousand, not counting the wounded. With such a numerical advantage, yet ending with such a result, to be honest, I think this matter deserves serious reflection."

Hearing the other party's words, Li Yue immediately crossed one leg over the other in his seat, propped his chin with one hand, and looked at the speaker with great interest.

"So, according to you, the responsibility for this lies with me?"

"No, no, no, Lord Chenxi, do not misunderstand me. I did not explicitly name you, but since you are the supreme leader, if you wish to take this responsibility upon yourself, then I truly have little more to say." As he spoke, the other party let out a light chuckle.

Li Yue's lips curled upward; he did not pay much attention to the other party's words but instead turned his gaze to the speaker, wanting to hear how he would explain it.

"And now I have a small suggestion that I would like Lord Chenxi to listen to for a moment."

"Fine, just say whatever you have to say directly; I am listening." Li Yue said expressionlessly.

"In that case, I will no longer stand on ceremony. Lord Chenxi, regarding your merit in this battle, I would not say you were without merit, but you were also without fault. Originally, there was no issue, but now that you have suffered such severe injuries, if the Mozu Society attacks again next time, it will be difficult to resist."

Having said this, the lord glanced twice at Li Yue's expression; seeing that the other party's expression had not changed much, he finally felt slightly relieved, then continued, "Therefore, I think it would be better if Lord Chenxi generously abdicated this position. Let the capable one assume it; this would also make the war situation more reliable."

After finishing his speech, the other party's gaze fell upon Li Yue, wanting to see what Li Yue's reaction would be.

Li Yue remained expressionless, his gaze turning toward the others as he said, "Then what are the views of the others? Do you also think I should vacate this position?"

Hearing these words, several lords immediately rose from their seats and said, "Lord Chenxi, we also think this is currently the best course of action."

"Yes, that's right. Lord Chenxi, you must consider the greater good."

Everyone began to speak, one after another.

As Li Yue raised his hand, signaling them to stop speaking.

"It seems everyone thinks I am not doing well as the supreme leader. To be honest, I also feel I am not up to it. In that case, then I will step down from this position as you all have said."

But upon hearing this sentence, the lords present showed faint smiles, though some also expressed opposition.

The Demon God Lord suddenly rose from his seat with a sharp clap.

Glaring angrily at those opposing lords, he said, "You bastards, do you know what you are saying?"

"If it were not for Lord Chenxi risking his life to lure and capture the Mozu Society's warlocks, do you know how arduous this battle would have been? While we fought on the front lines and the Mozu Society took advantage of the situation, nearly allowing the warlocks to escape, what were you doing?"

"This... this cannot be blamed on us! Who knew the Mozu Society would adopt a strategy of feigning an attack in the east while striking in the west? Besides, in the latter part of the battle, did we not also join in?"

"I have seen thick-skinned people, but I have never seen anyone as shameless as this," the Demon God Lord roared.

Seeing the state displayed by the Demon God Lord, Li Yue wore a smile like an uncle-in-law.

He waved his hand and said, "Demon God Lord, there is no need to be troubled by such a small matter. I have not finished speaking yet."

Li Yue's words made many present become extremely curious.

"Lord Chenxi, is there anything else you wish to say?"

Li Yue asked the other party, "If I step down, then who will sit in this position? You? Or him? Or perhaps someone else?"

Having said this, Li Yue revealed a mocking smile: "In my view, none of you have the ability to sit in this position. Of course, I am not belittling you lords; this is simply the fact."