Desperation

Lear was waiting for his chance. He had even thought of all sorts of methods to attract the higher echelons of the Saint; however, he really had nothing to rely on.

Lear did feel incredulous when he received the summon from the Elders. He might've looked indifferent in front of Luo Fei, but he was anxious and desperate. He would sacrifice everything in order to gain power. There were days where he wished to die.

Lear wasn't afraid of failure, he was afraid of becoming dispensable.

Lear was perturbed. He didn't know why the Elders were looking for him, but he knew that it was an opportunity, a unique opportunity which might spell the end of his life if he missed it.

The door of the temple closed. Lear's heart skipped involuntarily when he saw those white robes. It was the Great Elder of the Saint, the supreme ruler.