Li Shenjian still insisted on fighting, but no one from his camp spoke out in support of him. They probably didn't want to feel more embarrassed than they already were.

"Lord Ninth, please come back for now," Li Xiaoyan said, unafraid of offending Li Shenjian. His expression was deathly calm like still water, but anyone who was familiar with him would know that he, just like the other celestial orderians, had suffered a huge mental blow.

"That's right." The sentiment was echoed by Apothecary Li, the Torchdragon Emperor, and the rest. If Li Shenjian were allowed to cause more trouble, things would look even worse for them. Everyone had seen...