However, faced with Qiangu Zhangting's suggestion, Xu Tiandi not only failed to agree, but instead frowned deeply, a trace of displeasure appearing on his face.
His gaze was calm yet imposing as he looked at Qiangu Zhangting and stated his thoughts directly, his tone even carrying a hint of defense.
"I don't think there was anything wrong with Lu Jun's words or actions just now. Geniuses always have their own unique ways of doing things and their own personalities."
"His stance was clear. He raised reasonable concerns, accepted the mission assignment, and acted efficiently."
"As far as I'm concerned, I'm quite satisfied with his conduct. I didn't sense any dissatisfaction toward the Federation or toward me personally, much less any contempt."
At this point, Xu Tiandi paused. In the next instant, his words became an icy whip, lashing across Qiangu Zhangting's face.
"On the contrary, Zhangting, you're quite a bit older than he is, yet your cultivation has already been left far behind by his."
"I think you ought to focus more on improving your own cultivation. Don't spend all day thinking about this nonsense and stirring up trouble."
Xu Tiandi's final words struck Qiangu Zhangting's heart like a heavy hammer.
"Perhaps this is precisely the main reason your cultivation has progressed so slowly and you've been unable to break through your bottleneck?"
"I... I..."
Xu Tiandi's merciless rebuke and warning left Qiangu Zhangting red-faced and speechless. He wanted nothing more than to crawl into a crack in the ground.
This was utterly humiliating!
He had never expected Xu Tiandi not only to refrain from blaming Lu Jun, but to support him so strongly, even going so far as to publicly reprimand him so harshly.
Seeing Xu Tiandi so clearly take Lu Jun's side, the Councilors who had been whispering