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"Do you still expect them to remain kind and honest with us?"

Lu Wei didn't care about anything else; his fiery temper flared up immediately, and he stood up, glaring angrily at He Cai'er opposite him.

"you"

He Cai'er's eyes trembled upon hearing Lü Wei's words.

That incident back then did infuriate He Cai'er, but for the sake of the relationship between Shrek Academy and the Great Empire, she chose to let it go.

His grandson is gone, and his son disappeared for many years after going to the far north ice sheet.

But she never showed any sign of being heartbroken; instead, she remained seated, managing all the affairs of Shrek Academy.

Tang Lan had to admit that she had some respect for the senior in front of her.

However, sometimes having too many illusions about the enemy and repeatedly backing down is not a good approach.

Making concessions will only embolden the enemy and not earn their respect.

Because they will see your concession as weakness and surrender.

"Alright, stop arguing!"

"What do you think, Mr. Lin?"

Elder Xuan called out to the two of them, then turned to look at Elder Lin.

Elder Lin had always kept a low profile throughout Shrek Academy, yet he had managed to earn everyone's respect.

This is all because Elder Lin single-handedly resisted the beast tide launched by the Soul Beast Forest when it was located opposite Shrek Academy.

One person alone held off the beast tide for two hours, allowing Shrek Academy to accumulate strength and buy crucial time for reinforcements to arrive.

Back then, Elder Lin single-handedly withstood the siege of several powerful soul beasts with a combined strength of over 100,000.

Ultimately, he suffered a severe injury, to the point that now Mr. Lin's legs are unable to walk for long periods of time.

Special medications must be taken daily to maintain bodily activity.

If he stops taking the medicine, his body will be devoured by a lurking aura of death, losing all its power.

That was caused by the dragon breath of the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King hidden in the Soul Beast Forest.

In some ways, his prestige was in no way inferior to that of Elder Lin, and he was able to express his views and have the final voting rights at many meetings.

The entire conference room fell silent while we waited for Mr. Lin's reply.

Everyone was waiting for his answer.

However, Old Lin smiled and turned his gaze to Tang Lan, who was seated below him, and asked with a smile, "Tang Lan, what's your opinion?"

These words caused everyone present to widen their eyes in surprise.

Their faces were filled with disbelief as they pondered the meaning behind Elder Lin's words.

Tang Lan, on the other hand, already understood everything in her mind, knowing that Yan Shaozhe had already told Elder Lin his views.

For Yan Shaozhe, Elder Lin was his second mentor after Mu En.

"Well, actually, I tend to agree with Elder Lü's idea."

"Shrek City should not sit idly by and wait for its demise. The only way forward is to firmly grasp the absolute initiative in our own hands."

"Being passive will only cause us to lose control of the situation, and eventually we will be gradually eroded without any power to resist."

"On the battlefield, the choice always belongs to the absolutely powerful side. Do you think we have an advantage among the major empires? How much fear do they have of us that they would listen to our opinions?"

Tang Lan's voice was eloquent and profound, even the elders fell silent.

During this time, He Cai'er desperately wanted to speak up and refute.

But in the end, he could only blush deeply, looking somewhat angry, but unsure how to refute it.

Tang Lan's words undoubtedly implied her ignorance and unrealistic expectations, placing all her hopes on the enemy's attitude towards Shrek Academy.

"Hmph, do you think taking the initiative will be enough to deal with several major empires?"

"Their power is immense, and they have ruled the continent for over a thousand years. Our proactive attack will be seen as a real threat by them, causing our only chance to quell the conflict to slip away."

"Young man, do you know how many people will die in Shrek City if you do this?"

"At that time, there will be rivers of blood, and human life will become worthless. Every moment, someone will fall, perhaps someone else, or perhaps your loved one."

At this moment, Xie Yangkuan, one of the seven elders, suddenly stood up and said coldly.

This person was also a conservative elder. They believed that even if Shrek City were to perish, it might not be able to damage the foundation of the major empires. This would only hasten the demise of Shrek City and even Shrek Academy.

Whether they are radicals or conservatives, these elders and deans are all working for the long-term existence of Shrek Academy, and are by no means traitors.

To be able to enter the Sea Cucumber Hall, one must have undergone a test of conscience; there is no doubt about that.

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"I also agree with He Cai'er and Xie Yangkuan's views."

Another Grand Secretary, Chen Jiu, also expressed his opinion, and these three Grand Secretaries belonged to the conservative faction.

Just then, Elder Xia Yan spoke up from the other side: "I agree with Lü Wei's view. Sitting idly by and waiting for death, handing over the power of life and death to our enemies, has never been the style of Shrek Academy."

With the score at three to two, everyone's attention finally turned to Old Man Lin, who had remained silent.

Although he wanted Tang Lan to express her thoughts, he didn't say anything.

"Yes, both of you have your own insights and reasons, which is very good."

"But as someone who has personally experienced many hardships, I will choose to stand on Tang Lan's side."

These words immediately sparked discussion among everyone in the hall.

It took him a while to understand that his agreement with Tang Lan's viewpoint also meant that he supported Lü Wei.

The support rates for conservatives and radicals are tied at three to three.

Of course, Tang Lan's decision, being a newcomer, was not taken into account by them; at most, he was just a proposer.

Now, the real decision-making power fell into Elder Xuan's hands.

Before Mu En emerges from seclusion, everything here will be under the supervision of Elder Xuan, whose authority is inviolable by anyone.

"Since your opinions are evenly matched, how about we make a decision different from what we've done before?"

After pondering for a while, Elder Xuan suddenly raised his head and looked at everyone with a meaningful smile.

Several elders who knew a little about Elder Xuan subconsciously felt that this matter was beginning to become more complicated.

Given Elder Xuan's temperament, he will likely present everyone with many demands and difficult decisions this time.

After a few breaths, Elder Xuan spoke, "Since you both have your own version of events, let's proceed simultaneously!"

"You conservatives are responsible for liaising with the major empires and employing strategies of alliances and counter-alliances."

"The radicals, on the other hand, need to make all the preparations and complete all the plans before the great war comes."

"Whether your decision is right or wrong when the time comes is up to fate!"

As Elder Xuan spoke, his gaze suddenly drifted to the pale blue sky outside the window. (End of Chapter)