On the side, Rebella looked at James. “Master, you...”

“Shut up!” James’ face darkened. “It’s not your turn to speak. You’re just a slave!”

Watching James’ unusual behavior, Rebella’s stunningly beautiful face was filled with astonishment.

The black-robed and white-robed elders glanced at each other but remained silent.

“Abelard Jherais!” James spoke again, “If you insist on returning to Forladtt Land, I will kill you, and you will never become a Heavenly Path. I will not allow my enemy to have such a powerful boon.”

After hearing James’ ruthless words, Abelard raised his head and took a deep breath.

“I, Abelard Jherais, grew up in loneliness and obtained a boon by chance as a lowly rat. I thought that I could avoid discrimination by cultivating as a human.

“Little did I know, I faced traps and schemes at every turn. I experienced being raised and lowered, enduring countless hardships. I am solitary by nature, avoided socializing, and became a target of rejection. Even though I