The Almighty Dragon General novel Chapter 4642

There were a million graves on this spiritual mountain, rendering it a dense expanse that looked somewhat terrifying. James looked at the Head of Tempris House in confusion.

“I killed them,” said the Head of Tempris House. He gazed at James. Right then, his weathered face carried a hint of sorrow, and in that fleeting instant, he seemed to have aged significantly.

“What happened?” James inquired, puzzled.

“They made a mistake,” the Head of Tempris House began.

“Does making a mistake mean they have to die?” James asked, his gaze fixed upon the myriad of graves ahead. “It’s impossible that such a large number of living beings could all have made mistakes.”

However, the Head of Tempris House remained reticent. In a blink, he disappeared from James’ view. Filled with uncertainty, James also left the location, proceeding to explore other areas within the Tempris House.

Still, the expansive Tempris House exuded an air of serenity. While the Tempris House should have accommodated thousands of spiritual mountains, only four disciples were in attendance. They were the same four individuals James had encountered in the city earlier.

At the peak of a spiritual mountain stood a manor encircled by a sea of vibrant flowers. An exquisite woman was engrossed in delicately pruning the branches within this floral area. Upon sensing James’ presence, she emerged gracefully from the midst of the blossoms and advanced toward him, guiding him into the manor.

“Hey, I forgot to introduce myself earlier. I’m Xenia Qareem, a disciple of the Tempris House,” Xenia greeted with a smile. She was dressed in a white gown that exuded purity and a saintly aura. Her beauty was particularly captivating when she smiled, and two subtle dimples adorned the corners of her mouth.

She gestured for James to take a seat, and as he settled down, she presented him with spiritual berries as a treat. James did not hold back. He casually picked up a berry and began nibbling on it as he asked, “I noticed numerous graves on the nearby spiritual mountain. When I asked the Head about it, he admitted to being responsible for the deaths. Could you shed some light on this?”

“Ah,” upon hearing those words, Xenia sighed in response.

“What’s wrong? Why can’t you tell me?” James furrowed his brow.

“It’s not that I can’t tell you,” Xenia replied. “It’s just that the master doesn’t like to bring up this matter. But, him allowing you to visit the graveyard means he intends to tell you about it. Besides, since you’re going to join the Tempris House, it’s important for you to be aware of these things.”

Intrigued by her response, James’ curiosity was further piqued.

After a moment of silence, Xenia continued, “Many years ago, the Tempris House thrived and flourished. It boasted numerous disciples and stood as the strongest among the Five Houses of the Verde Academy. During that time, a senior disciple embarked on a journey to gain experience. However, he committed an unforgivable mistake while in the outside world.

“According to the academy’s regulations, his actions entailed execution. The incident even caught the attention of the Headmaster of the Verde Academy. The master personally appealed for clemency, but his efforts were in vain. He engaged in a conflict with the Headmaster and contended that the matter was an internal affair of the Tempris House that needed to be addressed within our own walls.

“During that tense juncture, the senior disciple knelt in the academy’s main hall, refusing to admit his wrongdoing. Countless disciples of the Tempris House beseeched for leniency on his behalf. In response, the master warned that anyone who pleaded for mercy would meet their demise. Within the confines of the Tempris House, millions of disciples implored for mercy. Consumed by anger, the master, in a moment of fury, ended their lives.” Xenia recounted this fragment of history.

“Afterward, the master managed to regain his composure. He was overwhelmed with remorse and self-blame and spent all these years carrying the weight of his actions,” Xenia added.

James was left in a state of shock upon hearing this. He did not expect the Tempris House of the Verde Academy to have such a profound history.