Mu En's words undoubtedly told them that Li Changqing truly harbored some extremely important secret.
But what secret could make Mu En endure the doubts of so many Elders and still insist on making him the heir?
Mu En offered no explanation and merely continued,
"I have already decided on the candidate for the next Sea God Pavilion Master."
"Do not bring it up again."
His tone remained calm, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.
Qian Duoduo opened his mouth, clearly intending to continue the argument.
But when he met Mu En's deep eyes, he ultimately swallowed the words that had reached his lips.
No one could replace Mu En's prestige within Shrek Academy.
Since he had clearly stated that this matter left no room for discussion, it would be difficult to change the final outcome, whether they were willing or not.
Mu En paused briefly before speaking again.
"I know that many of you cannot accept Changqing's attitude just now."
"But I hope that after that child truly succeeds as Sea God Pavilion Master, you will heed his orders and seriously consider every suggestion he makes."
"Just as you do with me now."
This time, even several Elders who had remained silent all along frowned.
Someone could not help asking,
"Mu En, must we truly obey his every word?"
"It is not about obeying his every word."
Mu En said,
"It is about giving the Pavilion Master the respect he deserves."
"You may question him, oppose him, and restrain him through the rules of Sea God Pavilion. But once a final decision has been made, it must be carried out."
"Changqing was not wrong about one thing just now."
"A Pavilion Master who cannot enforce even an order is nothing but a puppet."
Mu En's gaze slowly swept across