Liu Tianfeng's black-gauntleted hand tightened, storm clouds swirling above in response. "For the greater realm? Hah! Your temple's 'divine mandate' is nothing but a butcher's cleaver, carving up prodigies for your twisted rituals. The Liu Family stands with the Divine Convenience Store, and Xiaoyu stays where she belongs."
The Grand Elder waved his hand, reforming his violet-silver vortex which gradually turned into a spear of condensed energy. "Liu Tianfeng, your family's seclusion has made you arrogant. The Violethaven Temple serves the greater good of the realm. The Nine Heavens Exquisite Body must be guided by those who can harness its potential, not squandered in this backwater region!"
