At that moment, everyone became interested and urged, "Tell us quickly, what are the details?"
Tie Nan looked at the Grand Elder, who nodded. "Yes, Tie Nan, tell everyone."
"To shift disaster westward, we need to find where their interests clash. The Colossus and Eastern Continent may seem far apart, separated by the Mist Wall we erected, but they actually have a massive conflict of interest." Tie Nan spoke somewhat smugly.
"A conflict of interest?" Everyone was puzzled.
"It's simple. Eastern Continent has always been appropriating and plagiarizing Miken People's technology. Meanwhile, the Colossus now covers most of Miken Land, seriously hindering the Miken People's technological progress. Many technical personnel have switched careers to become internet celebrities, sports stars, and talk-show hosts... That is their fundamental, irreconcilable conflict of interest. You must understand that humanity has always regarded science and technology as the key to breaking the deadlock and the long-term means of fighting the gods." Tie Nan explained patiently.
Some people nodded slightly.
"Bullshit!" someone suddenly cursed. "Every technology was invented by us Eastern Continent People first. Others copied it from us, improved it a second time, and then claimed it was theirs. When we Eastern Continent People take it back, we're merely returning it to its rightful owner. It's only natural. How can you call that appropriation and plagiarism? You dare slander us? You're courting death!"
Tie Nan was thoroughly berated, but he was no pushover either. Young and hot-blooded, he immediately shot back, "You're an insider traitor! At a time like this, you're still calling yourself an Eastern Continent Person and speaking up for Eastern Continent People!"
"You're the insider traitor! Would an insider traitor be as high-profile as me?" The man stood up. He was a middle-aged man, about the same age as Wenren Sheng's father.