Lu Yang, Wang Shijie, Bao Buping, and Zhao Cheng walked beside Fei Yang at the very front of the group. Lu Tianming, Tao Yue, and the other academy members stayed nearby as well, lest Lu Yang and the others start fighting.
Fei Yang looked at the four of them with a cheerful smile and clasped his fists. "Thank you all so much for your strong support. You've each sent so many people."
Bao Buping looked at Lu Yang with a smile and said in a shrill voice, "Our awareness was still lacking compared to Brother Lu Yang. He actually brought out more than 1,500 people in one go."
Zhao Cheng frowned. "If their strength is insufficient, why bring them out? It will only increase casualties."
Wang Shijie said mockingly, "President Lu Yang must believe that strength lies in numbers."
Fei Yang looked at the three men in surprise. He was a shrewd man and instantly sensed that something was wrong, but because he knew nothing about cultivation, he could not draw a specific conclusion. Just as he was about to speak, Lu Tianming quietly tapped him on the back.
"Please, don't argue," Lu Tianming said with a smile. "I'm here to mediate today. Give me some face. Let's not say anything meaningless. Everything should be for East Sea's benefit."
No one dared refuse Lu Tianming that courtesy. He belonged to the academy faction and represented the Imperial Capital's academies as their person in charge at East Sea. Refusing to give Lu Tianming face meant refusing to give the Imperial Capital authorities face. No one dared go that far.
Lu Yang's gaze swept over Wang Shijie, Zhao Cheng, and Bao Buping. He said to Lu Tianming and Fei Yang, "I have no objections. As long as those three don't cause trouble