Chapter 1899: Chapter 1899: My Decision Is Final!
The robes worn by the other six people were similar to those of Charles Thorn and Maximus Lee.
All were white robes, embroidered with silver flames.
The only difference was that the patterns embroidered on the six people’s robes were different from those on Charles Thorn and Maximus Lee’s robes.
The patterns on Charles Thorn and Maximus Lee’s robes were the ’Black Tortoise.’
Among the six people, two had ’Divine Dragon’ embroidered, two had ’Giant Tiger,’ and two had a large ’Fire Bird.’
"They are the elders from the Azure Dragon Altar, White Tiger Altar, and Vermilion Bird Altar!"
Just as Wyatt Barnes was surprised at the difference in robes, vaguely guessing they were elders from the other three altars of the Four Symbols Altar, someone nearby exclaimed, clearly guessing the identity of the other six.
"I’ve heard that in the Fire Worship Sect’s Four Symbols Altar, only the White Tiger Altar offers ’attack divine ability’ for its disciples to comprehend. I hope I’ll be chosen by the two elders of the White Tiger Altar!"
A young man not far away looked at the two elders from the White Tiger Altar, speaking with anticipation.
"I wish the two elders of the Vermilion Bird Altar would take me away. The Vermilion Bird Altar offers ’movement divine ability’ for its disciples to comprehend! As the saying goes, ’In martial arts, speed is unmatched!’ The same goes for divine abilities, speed is unmatched!"
Another person expressed his anticipation, unlike the previous young man, who wanted the White Tiger Altar; this person wished to join the Vermilion Bird Altar.
"Actually, being chosen by the Azure Dragon Altar isn’t bad. The Azure Dragon Altar offers ’support divine ability’ for its disciples to comprehend, said to have evolved from the Dragonsmith Clan’s divine ability ’Body Berserk,’ surpassing the original!"
Someone else spoke up.
"Haha... Compared to the divine abilities of the Azure Dragon Altar, White Tiger Altar, and Vermilion Bird Altar, I prefer the defensive divine ability of the Black Tortoise Altar! Although the divine abilities of all four altars are ’advanced divine abilities,’ the divine ability ’Black Tortoise Shield’ from the Black Tortoise Altar is said to be even more advanced!"
A middle-aged man laughed mischievously.
Black Tortoise Shield!
Advanced defensive divine ability?
With the middle-aged man’s words, Wyatt Barnes’s pupils shrunk involuntarily.
He had heard about each altar in the Four Symbols Altar having a divine ability for its disciples to comprehend, but he hadn’t paid much attention.
He thought the divine abilities offered by each altar would surely be ’intermediate divine abilities.’
It was only after hearing the middle-aged man’s words did he realize he was wrong... The divine abilities offered by the four altars for their disciples to comprehend were indeed ’advanced divine abilities!’
The most important thing was that the advanced divine ability of the Black Tortoise Altar was a defensive divine ability ’Black Tortoise Shield!’
"Am I so destined with the Black Tortoise Altar?"
Wyatt Barnes’s gaze fell on Charles Thorn and Maximus Lee, sighing inwardly.
Currently, the advanced divine abilities he mastered include the attack divine ability ’Heavenly Immortal Strike,’ the support divine ability ’Minor Devouring Technique,’ and the movement divine ability ’Golden Crow Wings.’
Only lacking an advanced defensive divine ability!
He does have an intermediate defensive divine ability, which is ’Sixfold Golden Body’ obtained from the sacred martial realm of the Mysterious Void Mansion.
However, since other divine abilities are advanced, Wyatt instinctively looked down on ’Sixfold Golden Body,’ never practicing it.
Of course, the reason he didn’t practice it was also because Wyatt didn’t want to waste time and energy on intermediate divine abilities.
He is now eager to enhance his strength quickly to save Keer and her daughter, not wanting to waste any time.
Just imagine.
If the disciples from Mysterious Void Mansion who entered the sacred martial realm with Wyatt knew his current thoughts, they would surely be furious, spitting blood!
He doesn’t want to waste time and energy on intermediate divine abilities.
This alone, he’s subtly showing off!
"Finally encountered an advanced defensive divine ability... For the divine ability ’Black Tortoise Shield,’ I must stay in the Black Tortoise Altar!"
As Wyatt mused to himself, his gaze became exceptionally firm.
Although Wyatt knew earlier that each altar in the Four Symbols Altar offered divine abilities for disciples to comprehend, he only thought they were intermediate divine abilities, so he hadn’t focused on it, thinking any altar would be the same.
However, now knowing the divine abilities offered for disciples by the four altars are ’advanced divine abilities,’ he no longer has a carefree mindset, determined to choose the ’Black Tortoise Altar!’
The Black Tortoise Altar has the advanced defensive divine ability ’Black Tortoise Shield’ he eagerly wants.
Having finally encountered an advanced defensive divine ability, he certainly wouldn’t miss it.
Although there’s Elder Fire within the Jewel Tower, he had asked Elder Fire for advanced defensive divine abilities... But according to Elder Fire, all known divine abilities besides the ’Golden Crow Wings’ require immortal-level strength to use.
Thus, at that time, Wyatt gave up the thought of asking Elder Fire for divine abilities.
Ultimately, he must rely on himself!
"Everyone!"
Meanwhile, Elder Silver Flame of the Black Tortoise Altar, Charles Thorn, began to speak.
Charles Thorn, tall and broad, had a voice that was very rough, coupled with the overwhelming power in his voice, it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
"Today, your presence here showcases your intentions... You all must want to become disciples of my Fire Worship Sect!"
Upon saying this, Charles Thorn’s tone rose several notches.
"Now, tell me... Is that right?!"
Suddenly, Charles Thorn’s voice became louder, like thunder.
"Yes!"
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"Yes!"
...
As soon as Charles Thorn finished speaking, almost everyone, including those around Wyatt Barnes, who were hoping to join the Fire Worship Sect as disciples, erupted in excitement.
The atmosphere at the scene instantly ignited and exploded!
"I really didn’t expect that Elder Thorn, who seems to be straightforward, has such a meticulous mind. He managed to stir up the atmosphere with just a few words."
Seeing Charles Thorn whip up the crowd’s emotions, Wyatt Barnes was greatly surprised.
As Charles Thorn raised and then lowered his hands, the crowd gradually calmed down.
"Now, all of you should see... the people standing with me, besides Elder Maximus Lee, who is also a Black Tortoise Altar elder like myself, the remaining six elders are from the Azure Dragon Altar, White Tiger Altar, and Vermilion Bird Altar."
Charles Thorn’s voice continued to spread, "Today, the reason they are here is to select some of you to join their respective altars."
"No matter which altar you end up in, once you pass its assessment, you can smoothly become a disciple of that altar! Once you become a Four Symbols Altar disciple, it means you have officially joined the Fire Worship Sect, becoming a disciple of the sect!"
When Charles Thorn said this, the eyes of most people at the scene suddenly brightened.
"Next, just stay where you are... Anyone selected should go behind the Four Symbols Altar elder who chose you, to later follow him back to his altar."
Charles Thorn continued.
"Elder Thorn!"
At this moment, Wyatt Barnes immediately sent a voice transmission to Charles Thorn, "I want to stay at the Black Tortoise Altar, I hope Elder Thorn will accommodate me."
Hearing Wyatt Barnes’ voice transmission, Charles Thorn was momentarily stunned.
If it weren’t for Maximus Lee being at the Black Tortoise Altar, he would spare no effort to keep Wyatt Barnes.
Wyatt Barnes’ strength and talent had fully captivated him through earlier displays.
However, because Maximus Lee was at the Black Tortoise Altar, Charles Thorn abandoned the idea of having Wyatt Barnes stay.
If Wyatt Barnes stayed, his days would certainly be difficult, for Maximus Lee would not let him off easily.
But Charles Thorn never expected that Wyatt Barnes not only didn’t plan to avoid the Black Tortoise Altar but also sent a voice transmission asking him to help keep him there.
"Wyatt Barnes, the Black Tortoise Altar is not suitable for you... With Elder Maximus Lee here, staying at the Black Tortoise Altar won’t benefit you at all! He is petty and vindictive, and he absolutely won’t let you off."
Charles Thorn promptly advised via voice transmission.
Hearing Charles Thorn’s words, Wyatt Barnes felt warmth in his heart.
He had no ties with Charles Thorn, yet for Charles Thorn to go this far was truly commendable.
"Elder Thorn, I want to stay at the Black Tortoise Altar because I wish to comprehend its advanced divine ability ’Xuanwu Body Protection’... As for Maximus Lee, I’m not afraid of him. Also, as long as I’m at the Black Tortoise Altar, within the Fire Worship Sect, he shouldn’t be bold enough to make a move against me!"
Wyatt Barnes straightforwardly expressed his ’purpose’ for staying at the Black Tortoise Altar, casually speaking about not fearing Maximus Lee.
"Even if you stay for just one day at the Black Tortoise Altar, he will have plenty of ways to trouble you, even if he doesn’t act directly... Furthermore, though our altar’s advanced divine ability ’Xuanwu Body Protection’ is exceptional, it’s not something everyone can comprehend successfully."
Charles Thorn continued, "Using your life and future as a ’bet’ for a divine ability that you might not even successfully comprehend is really unwise!"
Charles Thorn clearly still wanted to persuade Wyatt Barnes to reconsider.
"Elder Thorn, you don’t need to persuade me anymore, my mind is made up! Furthermore, I truly hope you can help me with this... If I successfully stay at the Black Tortoise Altar, I, Wyatt Barnes, will be indebted to you!"
Wyatt Barnes firmly expressed via voice transmission, becoming more urgent as he spoke.
"Since you insist, I won’t persuade you further... Rest assured, I will do my utmost to help you stay at the Black Tortoise Altar!"
Charles Thorn readily agreed to Wyatt Barnes’ request.
"Thank you, Elder Thorn."
Seeing Charles Thorn agree immediately, Wyatt Barnes felt overjoyed and promptly expressed gratitude.
"Everyone, it’s the usual rule... starting now, after ten breaths, we will begin selecting people one by one."
Under the watchful eyes, Charles Thorn spoke to the other seven Four Symbols Altar elders.
The seven nodded.
"Eight breaths remaining."
Immediately, many around Wyatt Barnes held their breath.
The time of ten breaths quickly passed.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
...
Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, a total of eight streams of light without any offensive power shot out one by one, locking onto their targets.
Six of these streams landed on six different individuals.
And two streams landed on the same person!
Of these two streams, one was from Charles Thorn, who Wyatt Barnes specifically asked.
The other, however, came from...
Maximus Lee!