Elder Dong was different from Qingfeng and the others; his status at the academy was revered. Cheng Guang had no choice but to soften his tone.
"This isn't a question of compromise. It's a matter of dignity," Elder Dong said coldly. "Our Gale Light Academy has stood on the Dream Realm Plain for over a thousand years. Even in our most desperate times, we have never done something like this. Who does the Profound Mystery Sect think they are? Are we supposed to hand over our own student just because they say so? That's ridiculous."
Elder Dong's voice was powerful and furious.
"That's not what I meant. It's just... dignity is ultimately useless, especially when compared to the academy's safety. Insisting on saving face will only bring disaster to the academy. I am only thinking of what's best for the academy!" Cheng Guang proclaimed, his face turning grim.
