Chapter 1857: Chapter 1857: Wyatt Barnes’s ’Request
Facing Emperor End’s provocative actions, Wyatt Barnes’s expression naturally turned even more somber.
In his eyes, an uncontrollable, chilling murderous intent emerged!
"Leader Singleton, House Master Barnes."
At the same time, the Clan Chief of the Dragonsmith Clan ’Emperor Mountain’ also noticed the leader of the Shadow Mountain Black Market ’Singleton’ and the House Master of Mansion of Azure Clouds ’Lanni Barnes’ from afar, approached them with a beaming smile, and greeted them proactively.
Even when facing Lanni Barnes, with whom their Dragonsmith Clan had set today’s ’Five-Year Pact’, he made no exception.
Two days ago, he had learned from the Five-Clawed Divine Dragon Elder ’Lewis’:
Lanni Barnes’s son ’Wyatt Barnes’, that lucky lad who obtained the Demon Sealing Monument years ago, was merely a ’Great Saint Realm Martial Artist’!
A Martial Artist who hadn’t even stepped into the ’Human Saint Realm’, let alone confronting Emperor End who had broken through to the ’Earth Saint Realm’, even facing Emperor End who hadn’t yet broken through to the ’Earth Saint Realm’, had no chance of winning!
So, in his view, five years ago, Lanni Barnes made this ’Five-Year Pact’ with their Dragonsmith Clan just to give himself a way out.
After all, Lanni Barnes had a huge fallout with their Dragonsmith Clan back then.
As for why Lanni Barnes needed a way out, it was likely due to fear of the ’Upper Domain Dragonsmith Clan’ behind their Dragonsmith Clan, hence not daring to let the conflict become too rigid.
"Clan Chief Emperor Mountain."
Singleton nodded slightly to Emperor Mountain, greeting him with a somewhat cold demeanor, as if not giving Emperor Mountain much regard.
And indeed, he didn’t truly regard Emperor Mountain as significant!
Emperor Mountain was merely a Five-Clawed Golden Dragon that hadn’t entered the Dragon Washing Pool of the Dragonsmith Clan’s Holy Land.
In terms of talent and strength, he was far inferior to him!
As for the Dragonsmith Clan behind Emperor Mountain, and even the ’Upper Domain Dragonsmith Clan’ behind the Dragonsmith Clan, he was equally unconcerned.
Because his Shadow Mountain Black Market was a considerably powerful force in the Upper Domain, not much weaker than the Upper Domain Dragonsmith Clan!
As for Lanni Barnes, he didn’t even speak, only casting a faint glance at Emperor Mountain, and nodded slightly.
Emperor Mountain managed to maintain the smile on his face.
This showed just how resilient and magnanimous the Dragonsmith Clan Chief was.
At least, on the surface, this was the case.
As for what he was truly thinking, others could not discern it.
Unlike the composed Emperor Mountain, behind him, the trio of Zen Blood, Jelly Tyler, and Lewis, upon seeing Lanni Barnes treating their Dragonsmith Clan Chief this way, immediately seethed with anger, their fury barely contained!
Of course, although they were angry, they only dared to hold it in.
What else could they do?
Could they possibly step forward to teach Lanni Barnes a lesson?
Even if they dared to make a move, could they prevail?
On this point, the three of them were quite self-aware, as shown by their lack of action for quite some time.
"House Master Barnes, is this the Junior House Master?"
Unnoticed, Emperor Mountain’s gaze fell upon Wyatt Barnes beside Emperor End; smiling gently at Wyatt, he then looked at Lanni Barnes and inquired politely.
Facing Emperor Mountain’s inquiry, Lanni Barnes only nodded.
Emperor Mountain seemed accustomed to this, showing no dissatisfaction, instead smiling at Wyatt Barnes, saying, "The Junior House Master is indeed outstanding... Moreover, I’ve heard that the Junior House Master is quite fortunate to have acquired the Demon Sealing Monument, one of the ten Super Sacred Artifacts on the ’Top Ten Sacred Artifact List’. It’s worth noting, the Demon Sealing Monument is a Super Sacred Artifact that even Upper Domain experts covet!"
Emperor Mountain ended with a meaningful implication.
Years ago, their Dragonsmith Clan also sought Wyatt Barnes due to Emperor End’s request, but most only knew the person they sought was named Wyatt Barnes, unaware of his appearance.
Thus, even after seeing the portrait of the ’Wyatt Barnes’ who obtained the Demon Sealing Monument, they didn’t realize that the Wyatt Barnes they sought years ago was the same person.
It wasn’t until Five-Clawed Divine Dragon Elder ’Lewis’ saw Wyatt Barnes that this was confirmed.
Naturally, had Emperor End not been in retreat these past five years, he surely would have been aware of the Demon Sealing Monument matter.
Knowing about the Demon Sealing Monument, he would naturally have seen the portrait of ’Wyatt Barnes’ who obtained it, thus confirming that this ’Wyatt Barnes’ was indeed the Junior House Master of Mansion of Azure Clouds, Wyatt Barnes, whom he loathed deeply!
For this reason, it’s only in the last few days that the Dragonsmith Clan realized the Junior House Master of Mansion of Azure Clouds, Wyatt Barnes, was the same ’Wyatt Barnes’ who acquired the Demon Sealing Monument years ago.
Among those present, if anyone had known earlier that the Junior House Master Wyatt Barnes was the same ’Wyatt Barnes’ who acquired the Demon Sealing Monument years ago, aside from Wyatt Barnes himself, it would only be the leader of Shadow Mountain Black Market, ’Singleton’.
However, Singleton, despite knowing this, never shared this information.
Moreover, he also wished to privately locate Wyatt Barnes and seize the Demon Sealing Monument from him.
As a Demon Cultivator, even if he couldn’t use the Demon Sealing Monument, he didn’t want it to fall into others’ hands, especially those who could suppress him.
"Clan Chief Emperor Mountain, you flatter me. I merely had a stroke of luck."
In response to Emperor Mountain’s ’praise’, Wyatt Barnes remained expressionless as he spoke.
As the eyes around gathered upon him, filled with greed and fervor, Wyatt Barnes continued to address Emperor Mountain: "Clan Chief Emperor Mountain, if possible, I wish to fulfill the ’Five-Year Pact’ promptly, and engage in battle with your Dragonsmith Clan’s next generation Clan Chief ’Emperor End’!"
Wyatt Barnes spoke directly, getting straight to the point.
"Since the Junior House Master has put it this way, naturally I have no objection... Surely House Master Barnes and Emperor End wouldn’t have any objections either."
From start to finish, Emperor Mountain’s smile did not change.
In his view, the outcome of today’s five-year pact duel was already destined.
The "Emperor End" of their Dragonsmith Clan was bound to win!
As for this eager Junior House Master from the Mansion of Azure Clouds, it seemed he just wanted to lose early and go home. It was merely a formality.
"Then..."
Just as Emperor Mountain was about to have Wyatt Barnes and Emperor End begin, Wyatt directly interrupted him before he could finish, "Clan Chief Mountain, before fulfilling the ’Five-Year Pact,’ I wish to make a ’Life and Death Contract’ with Emperor End... Today’s five-year duel shall be a ’battle to the death,’ relentless until one’s demise!"
Upon those words, Wyatt’s gaze fell upon Emperor End, filled with murderous intent,
Five years ago, his Heaven Fortin Sect was annihilated by Emperor End!
Of the whole Heaven Fortin Sect, fewer than twenty people survived.
Such hatred, due to Emperor End’s might, has been repressed in the depths of his heart all these years.
Today, facing this ’Five-Year Pact’ with Emperor End, he no longer suppresses the deep-seated hatred, allowing it to be fully vented and erupted.
The flame of hatred, once released and erupted, was like a torrential flood, unstoppable!
"Emperor End must die!"
At this moment, the only thought left in Wyatt’s mind was.
Only by killing Emperor End can he give the Vice Sect Leaders, elders, and disciples of Heaven Fortin Sect a satisfactory explanation!
Battle to the death?
Relentless until one’s demise?
Initially, because his words were interrupted by Wyatt, Emperor Mountain’s smile had slightly withdrawn, but with Wyatt’s words, his heart couldn’t help but tremble.
For a moment, as he looked again at Wyatt, apart from shock, his eyes were filled with doubt, and his heart was full of astonishment:
"Where does Wyatt Barnes get such powerful confidence to make a ’Life and Death Contract’ with Emperor End?! Is he not afraid of death? Or does he have confidence in defeating Emperor End?!"
With this thought, Emperor Mountain’s heartbeat quickened, and he somewhat regretted agreeing to the ’Five-Year Pact’ put forth by House Master Lanni Barnes of the Mansion of Azure Clouds five years ago.
Simultaneously, a foreboding rose in his heart, feeling this was a ’trap,’ a ’trap’ set by Lanni Barnes, a ’trap’ brewed for five years!
No wonder Emperor Mountain would think this way in an instant.
After all, not everyone has the courage to initiate a ’battle to the death.’
Anyone who initiates a battle to the death must have absolute confidence in their strength!
Therefore, at this moment, Emperor Mountain completely forgot the fact that Wyatt Barnes was only a ’Great Saint Realm Martial Artist.’
"Battle to the death? Relentless until one’s demise?"
At the same time, hearing Wyatt’s words, not just Emperor Mountain, but everyone including Lanni Barnes, Withered, and Augustine Landon was utterly amazed.
None of them expected Wyatt Barnes to make such a request!
"Interesting."
Fearless Singleton, also taken aback by Wyatt’s ’request,’ was the first to regain composure, and when he glanced at Wyatt again, a gleam of appreciation shone in his eyes.
In the depths of his gaze, there was evident admiration.
Regardless of whether Lanni Barnes’ son ’Wyatt Barnes’ truly has the capability to kill Emperor End of the Dragonsmith Clan, merely this courage was enough to make him look at Wyatt in a new light.
"Wyatt!"
Lanni Barnes was the second to come back to his senses, and once he did, his expression turned serious. He immediately sent a voice transmission to remind Wyatt Barnes, "Emperor End has already broken through to the ’Earth Saint Realm’... If you regret what you said earlier and want to back out, I will help you resolve it."
By saying so, he meant to express two things.
Firstly, he wanted to know whether his son Wyatt Barnes truly had the assurance to defeat Emperor End.
Secondly, if his son Wyatt Barnes was not confident in defeating Emperor End who had already broken through to the Earth Saint Realm, and even wanted to retract his previous statement, he would help his son resolve the current trouble.
The reason for this was because Lanni Barnes trusted Wyatt Barnes, and also had faith in the elusive ’Elder Destiny.’
The Five-Year Pact was set by Elder Destiny with the Dragonsmith Clan.
According to Elder Destiny, if his son Wyatt Barnes could enter the sanctified ’Dragon Washing Pool’ of the Dragonsmith Clan, it would greatly impact his son’s future.
Therefore, although he wasn’t particularly confident in Wyatt Barnes, he chose to trust his son and the mysterious Elder Destiny.
"Father, don’t worry, I’m confident!"
Hearing Lanni Barnes’ voice transmission, Wyatt’s heart warmed, and he promptly responded with confidence.
In fact, when he heard Lanni Barnes say that Emperor End had already broken through to the ’Earth Saint Realm,’ his heart couldn’t help but slightly sink.