"Although Prefect Han has already issued an order to remove Wu Tian from his position as city lord, the city defense army has been under Wu Tian's control for many years. Apart from him, there is really no one else who can successfully command this army."
Among the city's garrison troops, people were discussing it privately.
"Lord Wu has already sent a secret letter, in which he repeatedly instructed us not to obey Fang Han's orders. He also promised that after this matter is over, he will give us a generous reward so that we can enjoy wealth and honor."
A city defense soldier said in a low voice.
Clearly, he was Wu Tian's confidant, and he even had the delusion that he could help Wu Tian win over the people at this moment, so that Fang Han would be unable to control the city's defense forces.
Upon hearing this, another soldier sighed deeply and replied with a solemn expression, "Most of us city defense soldiers are native to Tianyi City. If Tianyi City is unfortunately captured by the monsters, none of us will escape and we will all perish in their jaws. At this critical moment of life and death, we cannot be blind and blindly follow Wu Tian's orders."
"That's right. As the saying goes, true heroes are revealed in times of great calamity. In this critical moment, it's clear who the real hero who can save Tianyi City is."
Another person sighed.
"In my opinion, Fang Han is undoubtedly the hero who turned the tide, while Champion Hou, hmph, is just a person with a false reputation and cannot be compared with Fang Han at all, not to mention Wu Tian, who is far inferior."
Everyone chimed in, expressing their approval of Fang Han.
"Even comparing Tantai Qiuyue and Wu Tian, Wu Tian seems extremely unreliable. Tantai Qiuyue, a weak woman, can resolutely lead the people of the Demon Suppression Division to fight bloody battles against demonic beasts without flinching. But Wu Tian, his legs go weak as soon as he sees a demonic beast, where is even a trace of the spirit of a city lord?"
"A soldier said with a look of disdain."
"When facing demonic beasts, the brave will prevail in a narrow encounter. We must not be blindly loyal to Wu Tian. Now that he is no longer the city lord, we should obey Fang Han and the Demon Suppression Division. This is our only way out."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Fang Han possesses the formidable strength of the Divine Sense Realm. He easily defeated Yang Xiao, the vanguard general of the Demon Suppression Army, in just a few moves. Yang Xiao was a renowned figure, yet he was utterly helpless in front of Fang Han. On the other hand, the famous Marquis of Champion didn't dare to fight Fang Han at all. The difference in their abilities is obvious. It seems that only Fang Han has the ability to save Tianyi City from this dire situation."
The more they talked, the more excited they became.
Among the city defense troops, the discussion was heated. Most people firmly supported Fang Han, believing that he was the hope to lead everyone to defeat the monsters and protect Tianyi City.
Of course, there were also Wu Tian's confidants in the city defense army, but seeing that the situation was extremely unfavorable to Wu Tian and the wind had already shifted, even if they had some dissatisfaction, they did not dare to stand up and oppose him rashly. They could only watch and wait for the right opportunity.
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Meanwhile, inside a luxurious mansion in the northern part of Tianyi City, the atmosphere was unusually oppressive.
Wu Tian and Wu Hanchun were hiding in a secret room, their expressions grave, when they gathered some trusted confidants and were urgently discussing countermeasures.
“Father, I never expected that the Marquis of Champion would be so cowardly, not daring to confront Fang Han head-on. We originally thought that by clinging to his coattails, we could dominate Tianyi City, but now it seems that we misjudged him.”
Wu Hanchun looked dejected and sighed deeply. At this moment, she had lost her former arrogant demeanor and appeared listless.
Originally, she was overjoyed, thinking that by using her beauty to climb into the bed of Marquis Li Hong, she could rise to prominence and become the Marquis's wife, even fantasizing that one day she could become a princess and enjoy endless wealth and glory.
But reality struck her like a heavy slap across the face.
Champion Hou was completely suppressed by Fang Han and had no power to fight back, which caused the Wu family's status in Tianyi City to plummet and is now in a precarious situation.
The thought that she and Wu Tian might be included in Fang Han's team to exterminate monsters tomorrow terrified Wu Hanchun.
Today, she witnessed the ferocity and brutality of those flying bats and armored water apes. The scene is still vivid in her mind, leaving her with lingering fear. She never wants to face those terrifying monsters again.
Wu Tian sat upright, his expression exuding confidence and arrogance. He slightly raised his chin and said in a deep voice, "I have already arranged for someone to send a secret message to the city defense army. Fang Han's attempt to control the city defense army is simply wishful thinking and completely impossible. With my years of experience and connections in Tianyi City, Fang Han is nothing but a clown. When the crucial moment comes, he will have to come and beg me."
However, Wu Hanchun, standing to the side, was full of doubts. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she couldn't help but ask, "Father, now that you have lost your position as city lord, in this ever-changing situation, can you really still control the city's defense forces as before?"
Wu Hanchun has always had unwavering faith in her father.
In her heart, Wu Tian was the king of Tianyi City, and her father always had the final say in all matters, big and small, in the city.
But ever since the Marquis of Champions stepped into Tianyi City, especially after Fang Han appeared, everything changed.
Wu Tian's words no longer seemed to carry as much weight as before, and many things no longer went according to their expectations.
Wu Tian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. He said with a firm gaze, "I have been meticulously planning in Tianyi City for many years and have a solid foundation. I am absolutely confident that I can do this. Fang Han is just humiliating himself."
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