"I misplaced my trust in an outsider and almost caused a disaster, but I managed to restrain myself,"
A twisted face emerged on the wall, producing an extremely forced smile.
"No!"
Just at that moment, the smile suddenly vanished, and the flesh-and-blood face on the wall turned chillingly cold, roaring, "Why should someone as young as you surpass my entire life's cultivation?"
"You've only joined the Observatory a few years ago, yet you can surpass my lifetime of accomplishments?"
"I've served the Human Clan for decades; why should I gamble with half of my life for the sake of your future?"
"Throughout my decades, I've made countless contributions, but the higher-ups of the Human Clan regard you more highly than me!"
That visage was incredibly distorted, hideously frightening, the murderous intent in its eyes reaching the point of madness.
Lin Yan remained silent, taking a deep breath.
