The primary duty of an elder in the Long Capital Grand Alliance is to act as a special envoy. When a major incident occurs in a local martial alliance, the Long Capital Grand Alliance can dispatch the elder in charge of that branch to supervise and intervene. This is a measure to prevent the leaders of local alliances from forming factions and framing the innocent. In some respects, it is a position created by the Long Capital Grand Alliance to ensure it never loses control over its branches.
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"I've yet to visit since taking over supervision of the Tianhai Martial Alliance, and it's truly as shabby as the rumors claim," Lin Zhongtian sneered, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain and contempt.
Hearing this, a flash of anger appeared in Hua Xingxue's eyes, but he suppressed it and explained, "Since Alliance Leader Chen took office, he has advocated for us to be frugal..."
