Li Yong hurriedly said, "According to our investigation, that brat does not enjoy the favor of heavenly mandate."
Donghuang Dixiao's brows drew together. "With talent like his, are you certain he isn't a son of destiny?"
"It was precisely because of that doubt that I left this information out of the Spirit Scroll."
As he spoke, Li Yong shifted his tone. "However, there are several strong points of evidence."
"First, when he participated in the Battle of Ascension City, he was not summoned by the Heavenly Mandate Secret Realm, nor did he receive a Destiny Mark."
"Yet all those who participated alongside him and bore heavenly mandate were summoned and received Destiny Marks."
"Second, when he inscribed his name on the city wall, he left his full name but received no reward."
"If he truly bore heavenly mandate, that could never have happened."
"Third, the Ascension Alliance gave the top ten participants a chance to join, but he alone was excluded."
"Given how the Ascension Alliance operates, they would never have ignored that brat unless they were certain he possessed no heavenly mandate."
"If that brat had joined the Ascension Alliance, perhaps none of what followed would have happened."
"I believe you understand what becomes of someone without heavenly mandate, Temple Master."
"Especially with the Great Contention Era approaching, how much more important will it be to be destined by heaven?"
"Good!"
Donghuang Dixiao immediately exclaimed, then said, "This information came at just the right time."
"Even if he bears heavenly mandate, I will make sure he does not."
"Spread this information. Let everyone under heaven know that he bears no heavenly mandate."
"Didn't he use our Mandate Temple to make a name for himself? Then let him taste what it feels like to fall from the clouds."
"Yes. I