Chapter 4653

Wael sat down on a chair. He stroked his beard and said cheerily, “All these years, I’ve dreamed of

making the Tempris House a reputable and highly sought-after institute once again. Sadly, no one was

willing to join our house because of my past mistake. Since you’ve joined us, I am starting to see hope

for us once more. I’ve decided to pass over the position of Head of Tempris House to you.”

James hurriedly shook his head. “Sir Wael, you shouldn’t do that! You can’t!”

James had joined the Tempris House since he needed a safe and peaceful place to concentrate on his

cultivation and training. He did not want to be bothered with the duties and responsibilities of managing

an institution.

Wael snapped at him, “You should leap at this opportunity, young man! Do you have any idea the

pressure I’m under trying to make you the next head of the Tempris House? Can you imagine how

much work I have to do? Elders from the other houses are all eyeing this position!”

James tried to steer the conversation away from this topic. He asked, “Sir Wael, have you ever heard

of Emperor Raiah? His real name is Seraiah Grantis.”

“Emperor Raiah? Seraiah Grantis?” After a short pause, Wael shook his head, “Who’s that? Is he a

famous powerhouse?”

James narrowed his eyes. “You know about Wynne

Dalganus, the Sword Demon. Yet, why haven’t you heard of Emperor Raiah?”

Wael gave a slight shrug. “Wynne Dalganus was a cultivator who had left an impressive and long-

lasting mark on the Endlos’ history. Although he has long passed, his philosophy and skills continued to

influence countless generations of sword cultivators after him. Many cultivators wish to visit the place

where he stored his sword, the Dalganus Sword, to get a good look at it.”

James tapped on his jaw.

‘That can’t be right. Zeno said Wynne Dalganus was Emperor Raiah’s friend and subordinate. Yet, why

do people only know about Wynne Dalganus but not of Seraiah Grantis?’ James was confused as he

thought about it.

Since Wael did not seem to know much about Emperor Raiah, James decided not to drag the

conservation. He politely suggested, “If that is all, you should get going then, Sir Wael. I’m planning to

train for a while.”

“James, you should reconsider being the head of the Tempris House. If you are up for it, I’ll do

everything in my power to help you earn the position!” Wael persuaded.

“Nah! I’m not interested.” James refused adamantly. He truly had no desire to take over Wael’s

position.

‘There are a lot of perks to being the head of a house in the Verde Academy, though. Even if they were

to abolish the Tempris House someday, the herb gardens found in our spiritual mountains would still be

under your ownership. We

also have numerous books and archives of various signature skills in the library. Once you agree to be

the head, they are all yours!

“Also, you’ll make a name for yourself in the Verde District if you become the head of the Tempris

House. People will treat you with utmost respect no matter where you go!

“Most importantly, do you know what’s the most powerful Supernatural Power the Verde Academy

possesses?”

‘The founding father of the Verde District had left a sacred scroll in our possession. All along, only the

heads of the houses will receive the opportunity to read the sacred scroll. Regrettably, no one has been

able to fully comprehend the contents of the scroll to this day. Aren’t you curious about what’s

contained in the sacred scroll?”

James was intrigued by Wael’s final remarks about the sacred scroll. He asked, “Do you know what’s

written inside the sacred scroll?”

Wael shook his head. ‘The only thing I am certain of is that we’ve had the scroll since the moment the

Verde Academy was established. Moreover, I’ve heard that the other eight districts also have one of

these scrolls. They were likely left behind by a superior cultivator. Unfortunately, no one could confirm

the origin of these scrolls since there were no records about them.”

James’ eyes shone with excitement. “I get to see the sacred scroll if I become the head of the Tempris

House?”

‘That’s right.” Wael beamed widely. “I’ll do my best to assist you in becoming the next head. Also, you’ll

need to defeat Wynona Yurro in the coming battle.”

“Alright. I’ll do it.”

James nodded firmly. He had agreed to Wael’s offer purely for the sake of the sacred scroll.

Wael let out a sigh of relief. “After handing over the position to you, perhaps I’ll leave the Tempris

House and embark on a new journey. It might just be what I need to get out of my slump.”