Looking back, Elias was just an ordinary person—a boy born into hardship and sorrow.
When he was young, his father was devoured by a fierce monster, leaving his family broken.
His mother's relentless toil stretched her to the brink of collapse, and now she lay bedridden, her remaining days waning with each passing breath.
Refusing to give in to despair, Elias begged the village chief to care for his mother, ensuring she would not be alone in her final moments.
He was left to journey alone across rugged mountains and winding rivers, eventually reaching the gates of the Azure Origin Dao Sect.
Lacking spiritual roots, his fate was sealed as a mere handyman of the Outer Sect.
However, upon learning of the legendary deeds of Uncle Ethan, he found renewed hope and began earnest cultivation.
Despite his gradual growth in strength, recognition remained elusive, and criticism abundant.
