Chapter 1748: Chapter 1748: Tommy Dunn
Two martial artists at the latter stages of the Middle Saint Realm joined forces to defeat an existence at the peak of the Middle Saint Realm. Even though the latter wasn’t an exceptional peak existence, it was still a shocking and noteworthy event.
The Palace Master of the Heavenly Palace rarely takes part in the affairs of the Heavenly Palace. Generally, it is managed by Lay Sinclair, the Vice Hall Master.
Therefore, it is normal for Lay Sinclair to be aware of the existence of the Cox brothers.
Knowing the combined strength of the Cox brothers, he was utterly astonished that Wyatt Barnes defeated them within just a few breaths.
"This young fellow... has attained such strength in less than three months since leaving the spirit pool?"
Lay Sinclair glanced at Wyatt Barnes in the distance, a hint of amazement in his eyes.
Although he was aware of Wyatt’s talent and strength and had already suspected that Wyatt had broken through to the ’Peak of the Middle Saint Realm’ after leaving the spirit pool... he never imagined that Wyatt could defeat the Cox brothers.
To his knowledge, anyone at the peak of the Middle Saint Realm capable of defeating the combined forces of the Cox brothers would be considered exceptional among their peers.
"Vice Hall Master."
The opportunity to enter the spirit pool last time was given by Lay Sinclair. Thus, upon seeing Lay Sinclair’s arrival, Wyatt Barnes approached him at the first chance, smiling to greet him.
"Wyatt, I never anticipated that your strength would grow to such an extent... With your current ability, you might be comparable to that ’Eden Lee’ who once appeared in the Sky-scraping Mansion’s territory."
Lay Sinclair sighed as he spoke.
Though, when Wyatt first joined the Heavenly Palace, he knew Wyatt had limitless potential.
However, he never imagined Wyatt would achieve such a significant improvement in such a short time.
"It’s thanks to the Vice Hall Master for giving me the chance to train in the spirit pool; otherwise, today’s defeat might not have been the Cox brothers."
Wyatt Barnes expressed his gratitude with courteous words.
Even without the previous spirit pool baptism, he could easily defeat the two Cox brothers. However, the spirit pool baptism helped him break through from the peak of the Little Saint Realm to the early stages of the Middle Saint Realm, so he felt heartfelt gratitude towards Lay Sinclair.
Seeing Wyatt had not forgotten that he was given the opportunity for the spirit pool baptism, Lay Sinclair’s face broke into a satisfied smile. "With your talent, choosing to join our Heavenly Palace and giving you a chance at the spirit pool baptism was expected... However, many have undergone the spirit pool baptism, yet none have progressed to such an extent as you."
Hearing Lay Sinclair’s words, Wyatt maintained a calm exterior, but secretly smiled.
In truth, the benefits of the spirit pool baptism only helped him break through from the peak of the Little Saint Realm to the early stages of the Middle Saint Realm.
As for how he was able to defeat the Cox brothers so easily, it still relied on his strong Solar True Origin, which could even be compared to the True Origin of someone at the early stages of the Great Saint Realm!
When he defeated the Cox brothers, he held back somewhat and only used the sword body. However, the strength of someone at the early stages of the Great Saint Realm — even while holding back — was not something the two Cox brothers could easily withstand.
"Alright, unnecessary words can be left for later... Today, I’m here to oversee the competition for the slots to enter the Secret Realm of Saint Martial Arts."
After Lay Sinclair smiled at Wyatt Barnes, he loudly summoned the disciples of the Saint Realm under forty at the Heavenly Palace to gather at the center of the expansive platform atop the peak, while others who came as spectators were sent away to a distance.
"So many people?"
Soon, Wyatt Barnes noticed that the people remaining around exceeded forty.
It’s known that when he first entered the Heavenly Palace, there were only ten people with him.
Meaning, the Heavenly Palace already had over thirty disciples of the Saint Realm under forty.
"Are you Wyatt?"
Suddenly, a voice reached Wyatt Barnes’s ear.
Soon after, he saw a youth in green clothing, with ordinary features, walk over with a smile, saying, "Let’s get acquainted. I’m Ewen Price."
Ewen Price!
The name was not unfamiliar to Wyatt Barnes. Shortly after he arrived at the Heavenly Palace, he heard of him.
One of the two disciples under forty at the Middle Saint Realm’s mid-stage at the Heavenly Palace.
Before Wyatt’s appearance, Ewen and another disciple of the Middle Saint Realm’s mid-stage under forty were known as the strongest among the younger generation at the Heavenly Palace.
However, because of Wyatt’s emergence, the spotlight shifted onto him.
Now, when mentioning the strongest of the younger Heavenly Palace generation, any disciple of the Mysterious Void Mansion would think of him and not Ewen or the other person.
"Wyatt."
Of course, while Wyatt had heard of Ewen Price, he wasn’t too familiar with him. However, with Ewen taking the initiative to greet, Wyatt naturally couldn’t ignore it and responded with a smile.
"Wyatt, before your appearance, no one among the younger generation at Mysterious Void Mansion truly impressed me... I must admit, your talent and prowess leave me in genuine admiration, and I find myself far behind."
Ewen Price looked at Wyatt Barnes and sighed.
"You’re too kind."
Wyatt Barnes gave a modest smile.
"Hmph!"
Just then, a cold snort came from afar, accompanied by the sound of hushed footsteps.
Wyatt Barnes turned around and looked over.
With just one glance, he saw a young man dressed in luxurious clothing striding over from a distance. Behind him were two other disciples of the Heavenly Palace, clearly his followers, surrounding him like stars around the moon as they approached Wyatt.
The young man was quite handsome, with a prominent aquiline nose that made him appear even more charismatic.
The cold snort from earlier had come from him.
Moments later, the well-dressed young man stood before Wyatt Barnes, scrutinizing him from head to toe. Mixed in his gaze was a hint of apprehension, but also an air of superiority, as if Wyatt were just an underling before him.
"Middle Saint Realm, mid-level?"
Activating the ’Heavenly Eye’, Wyatt easily discerned the other’s cultivation. Of those present here at the middle of the Middle Saint Realm, apart from Ebba King and Ewen Price, there was only one other person.
Tommy Dunn!
Tommy Dunn was a figure on par with Ewen Price in the Heavenly Palace, another Martial Artist under forty at the mid-level of the Middle Saint Realm.
However, unlike Ewen Price, who came from common origins, Tommy Dunn was of noble descent. His father was one of the Vice House Masters of Xuankong Mansion, and his grandfather was one of the two Protectors of Xuankong Mansion.
The two Protectors of Xuankong Mansion were beings of power second only to the House Master within the mansion.
"You are Wyatt?"
Tommy Dunn gazed down at Wyatt Barnes with a superior look, giving a low snort and almost demanding him.
Even Ebba King showed a hint of apprehension in her eyes when facing Tommy Dunn.
Her background was strong, but compared to Tommy Dunn, it was not on the same level.
Just speaking of Tommy Dunn’s grandfather, if he wished and had enough patience and determination, he could single-handedly turn ’Tyrant Saber Manor’ into history.
In the face of Tommy Dunn’s question, Wyatt Barnes couldn’t be bothered to respond. Apart from an initial glance at him, he chose to ignore him.
"How audacious!"
Just as Tommy Dunn’s expression darkened, one of the Heavenly Palace disciples behind him shouted sternly, "Wyatt, didn’t you hear Young Master Dunn asking you a question?"
"Since when does a dog dare to bark in front of its master?"
Wyatt Barnes gave the Heavenly Palace disciple a casual look, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, making the disciple’s face change drastically, with veins popping on his forehead. Yet, he was helpless because he was no match for Wyatt.
"Wyatt, you really are arrogant!"
Tommy Dunn looked at Wyatt Barnes coldly, his tone sinister, "Do you really think that because you have high talent and strong power, you can look down on everyone? You’re merely at the pinnacle of the Middle Saint Realm; what do you amount to in Xuankong Mansion?"
"High talent means nothing if you can’t grow; if you meet an untimely end, what use is it?"
As he spoke, a cold killing intent flashed in Tommy Dunn’s eyes.
"The pinnacle of the Middle Saint Realm may not be much... but it’s still better than your mid-level of the Middle Saint Realm, isn’t it?"
Wyatt replied to Tommy Dunn in a casual tone. As he finished, the mocking smile on his lips deepened, causing Tommy Dunn’s face to change instantly.
In Xuankong Mansion, who dared to speak to Tommy Dunn in such a manner?
"Good! Very good!"
Tommy Dunn glared at Wyatt Barnes, his eyes brimming with menace, "You’re the first person in Xuankong Mansion to dare speak to me like this... Wyatt, I’ll remember you."
Wyatt shrugged, appearing indifferent, clearly not taking Tommy Dunn’s threat to heart.
This made Tommy Dunn’s expression even more unsightly.
"Wyatt, you’re too impulsive!"
Just then, Wyatt Barnes heard a voice transmission, it was Ewen Price reminding him, "This Tommy Dunn has an extraordinary background. Even many strong figures on the Mystic Void List are all flattery in front of him... Also, his father is a Vice House Master, and under that Vice House Master, there are several Great Saint Realm disciples."
"As for his grandfather, he’s one of our Xuankong Mansion’s two Protectors, and most of his grandfather’s disciples are elders of our Xuankong Mansion."
As Ewen Price spoke, his tone was also filled with apprehension.
Although, in terms of strength, he was not inferior to Tommy Dunn.
But because of Tommy Dunn’s background, even he, when facing Tommy Dunn, had to bow his head and dare not provoke Tommy easily.
"Thank you for the reminder. But I already know everything you said."
Wyatt Barnes transmitted back in response.
"You already know?"
Hearing Wyatt’s words, Ewen Price was momentarily stunned. He initially thought Wyatt was unaware of Tommy Dunn’s background and that’s why he treated Tommy like this, but he didn’t expect that Wyatt already knew about Tommy’s background in advance.
"Knowing Tommy Dunn’s background and still daring to treat him like this... What does he rely on? Just his extraordinary talent?"
Thinking to this point, Ewen Price couldn’t help but shake his head.
Wyatt Barnes had strong talent, he acknowledged that, but that didn’t mean Wyatt could contend with Tommy Dunn.