External power can be used to intimidate others, but true status comes from wielding one's own strength. After all, if that external power disappeared, you'd be left with nothing to command respect.
Of course, being able to leverage external aid is a skill in itself. However, to maximize his own prestige, Yi Tianyun chose to act personally. He wanted to prove to everyone that the Sealing Heaven Divine Kingdom was not without its powerhouses! More importantly, he wanted to prove that his strength was his own—that it came not from the Sealing Heaven Divine King, but from himself!
The deafening cheers were the best proof of his success. Many of the Sealing Heaven Divine Kingdom's elders shook their heads. 'It looks like after today, Yi Tianyun's prestige will skyrocket. Becoming the Second Elder will be a breeze for him.'
