The Final Ultimatum
Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar cursed inwardly for a while after hearing this, thinking, Mmp, Shen Guang Grand Scholar really can spout any kind of nonsense without batting an eye. If Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar had not already known where Shuijing Grand Scholar had gone, he would never have felt the slightest suspicion upon hearing Shen Guang's sincere and smooth answer.
Seeing that Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar neither agreed nor disagreed, Shen Guang Grand Scholar assumed that his persuasion had finally convinced him. Perhaps the situation could be eased somewhat after all.
He raised the cup in his hand and smiled. "Brother Jade Cauldron, to the friendship between our two families, and to better cooperation in the future, let us drink this cup together."
Nearly everyone from Titan Academy present raised their cups at almost the same time. Each of them looked toward Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar, waiting for him to raise his cup as well.
As long as he raised his cup and drank the wine, it would mean that Five Elements Academy's strategy had worked and that Titan Academy had been persuaded.
By then, even if Taiyi Academy was unwilling to go to war, Five Elements Academy would still have ways to respond.
If Taiyi Academy was willing to join forces with them, Five Elements Academy would likewise retain the initiative and would no longer need to worry about Titan Academy taking control of it.
Under everyone's watchful gaze, Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar remained expressionless, with an ambiguous smile always hanging on his face. There was a hint of solemnity in his expression, along with a hint of mockery.
At last, his hand reached toward the cup on the table. He gently lifted it and brought it before his eyes.
However, he did not bring the