Chapter 418: The Sun-Moon Empire wants to surrender?

"Whether he fought back or escaped, he could no longer change the outcome."

Lei Dong's voice was calm, but carried an unshakable determination.

Moon looked at Lei Dong. He knew that Lord Lei Dong's wisdom and strength were enough to leave any opponent far behind.

"Lord Lei Dong, do we need to prepare for Xu Tianran's final struggle?"

Lei Dong nodded, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Preparation is necessary, but we will not take the initiative. If Xu Tianran still has a trace of rationality, he should know how to choose."

In the Sun and Moon Empire, Xu Tianran sat on the cold steps, his heart filled with struggle and despair.

He knew that he had reached a dead end and had to be cautious with every step he took.

"I can't just give up like this."

Xu Tianran's voice was low, and there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Even if everyone turns their backs on me, I will fight for my last chance."

Xu Tianran stood up slowly, his figure looked particularly lonely in the night.

He began to wander around the palace, looking for a possible way out and possible allies.

He knew that he had to make a decision, a decision that might change his destiny.

Xu Tianran took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

"Somebody come!"

Xu Tianran's voice echoed in the empty palace, and he began to call out to those who might still be willing to obey his orders.

However, all he got in response was echo and silence.

Xu Tianran's uneasiness grew stronger and stronger, and he began to realize that he might really have no way out.

At Shrek Academy, Lei Dong and Moon quietly observed the movements of the Sun-Moon Empire.

They knew that Xu Tianran was in a desperate situation, and all they had to do was wait, wait for Xu Tianran to make the final decision.

Lei Dong stood on the high tower, his eyes piercing through the night sky, as if he could see Xu Tianran's lonely figure.

"Xu Tianran, your choice will determine your fate."

Moon stood beside Lei Dong, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

"Lord Lei Dong, what choice do you think Xu Tianran will make?"

Lei Dong smiled slightly, with a hint of depth in his eyes.

"Whatever choice he makes, it won't change the overall situation. We just have to wait and see and prepare for a new day."

In the deep palace of the Sun-Moon Empire, an undercurrent is surging.

As Xu Tianran lost the support of the people, the power structure within the empire began to change quietly.

Other members of the royal family, those forces that were once suppressed by Xu Tianran's iron-fisted policy, now saw an opportunity. They began to operate in secret, looking for new ways to survive.

These members of the royal family knew very well that a direct confrontation with Lei Dong and Shrek Academy was like hitting a rock with an egg, and they were unwilling to become the victims of Xu Tianran's ambition.

Therefore, they decided to contact the Holy Spirit Church secretly, hoping to surrender peacefully in order to preserve their status and lives.

In a hidden secret room, several members of the royal family gathered together, their faces solemn, their eyes revealing uneasiness and fear.

"The Holy Spirit Church has made its position clear. They are willing to join Shrek Academy. We should also consider our future."

One of the older royals whispered.

The other young royal clenched his fists, a hint of anger in his voice.

"We can't just give up like this. The Sun-Moon Empire is our home. We can't let outsiders rule it."

The older member of the royal family sighed, "We have no choice. Xu Tianran has lost his mind. His actions will only lead us to destruction. We must consider the future of the empire. Surrender may be the only way out."

They discussed it for a long time and finally reached a consensus.

They decided to secretly send someone to contact the Holy Spirit Church to discuss the terms of surrender.

At Shrek Academy, Lei Dong learned about this situation through his intelligence network.

A sneer flashed in his eyes. He had long expected the actions of these royal family members.

"Lord Lei Dong, the other royal families of the Sun Moon Empire want to surrender. How should we respond?"

Moon asked, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Lei shook his head, his voice calm but powerful.

"We will not actively accept surrender, but we will not reject it either. Let them create chaos among themselves first, and then we will reap the benefits."

Moon nodded, agreeing with Lei Dong's strategy.

"Yes, Lord Lei Dong, we will keep a close eye on their movements."

Lei Dong stood up and his gaze turned into the distance again.

"This game is becoming more and more interesting. Let's see how Xu Tianran and these royal family members will play their cards."

On the other side of the Sun and Moon Empire, Xu Tianran was still searching for a way out alone. He didn't know that his empire had begun to collapse from within.

His figure looked particularly desolate in the empty palace, and his empire was crumbling in the wind and rain.

At the same time, other members of the Sun-Moon Empire's royal family were secretly meeting with representatives of the Holy Spirit Church.

In a secluded manor, the two sides held tense negotiations.

"We hope that the Holy Spirit Church can serve as a bridge between us and Shrek Academy."

A member of the royal family whispered, with a hint of urgency in his eyes.

The representative of the Holy Spirit Church, a mysterious figure in a black robe, nodded.

"We, the Holy Spirit Church, are willing to help you, but you must show enough sincerity."

The members of the royal family exchanged glances; they knew what this so-called "sincerity" meant.

They must hand over sufficient power and resources in exchange for the support of the Holy Spirit Church.

"We are willing to give up some of our territory and wealth as long as our safety can be guaranteed."

The royal family members finally compromised.

The representative of the Holy Spirit Church smiled slightly. He knew that this deal was very beneficial to the Holy Spirit Church.

"Deal. We will convey your sincerity to Shrek Academy."

At Shrek Academy, Lei Dong knew all of this through his own intelligence network.

He sat in his study, playing with a chess piece in his hand, as if thinking about the next move.

"Lord Lei Dong, the other royal families of the Sun Moon Empire have already surrendered to the Holy Spirit Church."

Moon reported.

Lei Dong nodded, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.

"They have chosen the most realistic path. However, we cannot easily accept their surrender. We must ensure that they completely give up resistance."

Moon understood Lei Dong's intention.

"Yes, Lord Lei Dong. We will closely monitor their actions and prepare countermeasures."

Lei Dong stood up, his eyes looking through the window into the distance.

"This game is about to come to an end. Moon, get ready, we may need to go to the Sun-Moon Empire in person."