"Liu Yiyi, marriage is a matter for your parents to decide, or for you to decide yourself!"
"But... I will never forget the humiliation you inflicted on my Xiao family and on me, Xiao Yan."
"I came here today for one reason alone: to wash away that humiliation in blood."
Righteous indignation rang in Xiao Yan's voice as he slammed the Black Great Ruler upright, unleashing an overwhelming aura.
Cracks actually spread across the ground beneath him on the raised platform.
Yet this platform had been built by the Azure Cloud Divine Sect using special materials from the Firmament Continent. It was incredibly sturdy; even a battle between Divine Platform Realm cultivators might not have damaged it.
The battle had not even begun, and everyone had already witnessed Xiao Yan's terrifying combat strength.
"He's so powerful! No wonder he could fuse all those divine flames!"
"Among the young prodigies who have risen in recent years, Xiao Yan is undoubtedly a dazzling new star, worthy of everyone's attention. He has good relations with numerous factions, deep reserves, extraordinary strength, and unrivaled heavenly talent!"
"He has divine flames bolstering him, and his own strength is formidable. He's already in the Divine Ability Realm, and from what I know, he's mastered quite a few divine abilities and secret arts!"
Outside the platform, many of the disciples watching exclaimed in admiration.
Judging by the facts alone, Xiao Yan's strength truly was terrifying.
If this bunch of small fry stepped forward, they would only be throwing their lives away.
Unfortunately... against their Saintess, his chances of victory were slim.
Just then, the Azure Cloud Sect Master spoke, that cold voice ringing out once more.
"Xiao Yan, I'm giving you one last chance!"
"Show some sense and join my Azure Cloud Divine Sect as a True