Chapter 1766: Chapter 1766: Withered Pays a Visit
The Sacred Martial Realm of the Mysterious Void Mansion is a place that disciples can only enter once in their lifetime.
This is because the interval for reopening the Sacred Martial Realm is extremely long, making it impossible for Saint Realm disciples under forty to enter more than once.
For this reason, Atlas Dunn fervently hoped that his son could find an advanced divine ability relic within the Sacred Martial Realm and memorize the divine ability it contains, so that he could comprehend it after breaking through to the ’Human Saint Realm’.
That way, his son could soar upwards smoothly, and it wouldn’t be impossible for him to become the next House Master of the Mysterious Void Mansion.
However, after hearing what Lachlan Jimenez said, he immediately became worried.
Given the conflict between Wyatt and his son, if they encountered each other in the Sacred Martial Realm, Wyatt would definitely not show mercy, and might even directly kill his son.
Once his son was killed in the Sacred Martial Realm, although he wouldn’t truly die, he would be expelled from the Sacred Martial Realm, losing the chance to comprehend the divine ability contained in the advanced divine ability relic.
That was something he did not want to see!
Therefore, Atlas Dunn’s expression darkened, and he said through gritted teeth, "If he dares to let personal grievances affect my son’s comprehension of the divine ability relic, my Dunn family line will definitely not let him off!"
At this moment, Atlas Dunn had somewhat lost his mind, seemingly forgetting that Ryatt Morgan, the House Master of the Mysterious Void Mansion, was right beside him.
"Hmph!"
Sure enough, as soon as Atlas Dunn spoke, Ryatt Morgan coldly snorted, his sharp gaze immediately falling on Atlas Dunn, "Vice Mansion Leader Dunn, do not forget the rules our Mysterious Void Mansion has set regarding the Sacred Martial Realm... In the Sacred Martial Realm, it is permissible for fellow disciples to kill each other, as no one can know what truly happens inside."
After all, inside the Sacred Martial Realm, no one can be sure if there is a third person present when two people meet.
Under such circumstances, even if someone is not eliminated by fellow disciples, they can slander them after being expelled from the Sacred Martial Realm.
Although the slandered person can ultimately swear a Thunder Punishment oath to prove their innocence, that is undeniably a humiliating event... Even forcing the slanderer to swear a Thunder Punishment oath instead of the slandered person is still an insult to the latter.
Moreover, being killed in the Sacred Martial Realm does not result in true death, so both the Mysterious Void Mansion and other quasi-third-rate powers tacitly approve of internal killing within the Sacred Martial Realm.
Those expelled can only say they are less skilled!
Usually, those expelled are indeed weaker individuals, and for such individuals, the chances of breaking through to the ’Human Saint Realm’ and successfully comprehending the ’divine ability’ contained inside the advanced divine ability relic are even slimmer.
"House Master, I misspoke."
Hearing Ryatt Morgan’s stern words, Atlas Dunn immediately realized his mistake and broke out into a cold sweat.
"Even if my unfilial son is really killed by Wyatt and expelled from the Sacred Martial Realm, it can only be said that he is less skilled... My Dunn family line will absolutely not bear a grudge nor take action against him!"
Atlas Dunn swiftly changed his stance.
"I hope you can keep your word."
Ryatt Morgan cast a faint glance at Atlas Dunn, making the latter extremely uncomfortable, sitting as if on pins and needles.
To the higher-ups of the Mysterious Void Mansion present, three months’ time was but a blink of an eye.
Therefore, they did not rush to leave, but sat cross-legged in the void, closing their eyes to rest while waiting for the disciples of the Mysterious Void Mansion to emerge from the Sacred Martial Realm.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and during these three days, no disciples of the Mysterious Void Mansion were expelled from the Sacred Martial Realm.
"House Master!"
At this moment, a voice came from afar, and a moment later, an elderly figure appeared.
This was an elder within the Mysterious Void Mansion.
This elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion was the current on-duty elder patrolling the Main Mansion, and his presence here to find the House Master clearly indicated some ’important matter’.
Thus, including Ryatt Morgan, the House Master of the Mysterious Void Mansion, all the higher-ups of the Mysterious Void Mansion opened their eyes and focused their gazes on this elder, making the latter feel uneasy as well.
Although he was an elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion, in front of these individuals, apart from Augustine Landon, the one with the lowest status was still a Vice House Master of the Mysterious Void Mansion.
Before these people, he did not dare to take even a deep breath.
"House Master, someone from the Mansion of Azure Clouds has come."
Faced with the scrutiny of the higher-ups of the Mysterious Void Mansion, this elder first looked at Ryatt Morgan, the House Master of the Mysterious Void Mansion, and reported with utmost respect.
"Mansion of Azure Clouds?"
Hearing this elder’s statement, not only did Ryatt Morgan’s eyebrow twitch, but everyone else’s pupils contracted as well.
The Mansion of Azure Clouds was a quasi-third-rate power just like their Mysterious Void Mansion.
Perhaps in the past, the strength of the Mansion of Azure Clouds was not much different from their Mysterious Void Mansion.
However, today, the strength of the Mansion of Azure Clouds completely surpasses that of their Mysterious Void Mansion, even to the extent of being comparable to Shadow Mountain’s black market!
All of this is because the Mansion of Azure Clouds produced a monstrously powerful new House Master.
Under the leadership of this new House Master, the Mansion of Azure Clouds rose rapidly, and today, it has even reached the point where it can stand against Shadow Mountain’s black market.
Since the emergence of that House Master from the Mansion of Azure Clouds, no one from the Mansion of Azure Clouds had ever voluntarily come to their Mysterious Void Mansion, which is why all the higher-ups of the Mysterious Void Mansion, including Ryatt Morgan, found it somewhat peculiar:
Why did someone from the Mansion of Azure Clouds suddenly come?
And at this particular time?
"Who has come?"
Ryatt Morgan looked at the elder from the Mysterious Void Mansion who came to report, and asked in a deep voice.
"It is ’Withered’."
The Elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion spoke the name ’Withered’ with a tremble in his voice.
Withered!
Upon hearing the words of the Elder, apart from Eugene Morgan who only slightly furrowed his brow, everyone else’s expressions changed drastically.
Withered, a notorious figure in the Mansion of Azure Clouds, was infamously known alongside another powerful presence of the Azure Clouds, collectively called the ’Shiloh Duo Heroes’, the right-hand man of the contemporary House Master of Azure Clouds.
In terms of strength, Withered and the Azure Cloud’s strongman named ’Asa Honorston’ were not below the two Protectors of the Mysterious Void Mansion, perhaps even stronger!
With Withered coming personally to the Mysterious Void Mansion, it was certainly not just a casual visit; there must be something important.
This was a fact that Ryatt Morgan and the others could easily guess.
"Go invite him here."
Ryatt Morgan ordered the Elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion who had come to report.
If it were the House Master of Azure Clouds himself coming, Ryatt would certainly have to greet him personally.
However, it was Withered who came, and he hadn’t the standing to demand a personal welcome from Ryatt, the House Master of Mysterious Void Mansion.
"Yes."
The Elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion responded and left.
After he left, aside from Ryatt Morgan and Augustine Landon, the other Vice Mansion Leaders of the Mysterious Void Mansion couldn’t help but engage in discussions:
"That Withered of the Azure Clouds Mansion is a ruthless individual... What’s he doing coming to our Mysterious Void Mansion?"
"In the Mansion of Azure Clouds, Withered and Asa Honorston’s standing is equivalent to our Mysterious Void Mansion’s two Protectors... His coming to our Mysterious Void Mansion must involve something significant."
"Our Mysterious Void Mansion and Azure Clouds Mansion normally have no contact, so we have no idea why he is here."
...
Amidst the chatter, a deep sense of dread filled the eyes of the Vice Mansion Leaders of the Mysterious Void Mansion.
Even the strongest among them, the Palace Master of the Heavenly Palace, Oliver Watson, felt intimidated when mentioning Withered.
Although he was a figure from the same era as Withered, the other’s fearsome reputation sent chills even down his spine.
In the Mysterious Void Mansion, in terms of a one-on-one confrontation, perhaps only House Master Ryatt Morgan had the capability to suppress Withered.
Soon, the Elder of the Mysterious Void Mansion returned, and alongside him came an exceptionally skinny old man shrouded in a black robe.
Wherever the black-robed old man passed, the air seemed to turn a few degrees colder.
Aside from Ryatt Morgan, the House Master of Mysterious Void Mansion, everyone else felt a chill when seeing the black-robed old man because the invisible pressure he exerted was too overwhelming for them, too great to bear.
"Withered, at your service, House Master Morgan."
The black-robed old man slightly cupped his hands towards Ryatt Morgan and nodded faintly, considering it a greeting.
"Elder Withered, since our last meeting, it seems your skills have improved considerably."
Ryatt Morgan looked at the black-robed old man, a glint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and exclaimed.
"House Master Morgan, please don’t mock this old man. Even if I’ve made some progress over the years, I’m still far from being your match."
The black-robed old man was indeed Withered of the Mansion of Azure Clouds, standing there exuding an intense, oppressive aura.
This aura, only Ryatt Morgan could ignore.
"I wonder what brings you here, Elder Withered?"
Ryatt Morgan asked with a smile.
Withered alone was not in his sights, but the Azure Clouds Mansion behind Withered was not something he dared provoke lightly, even with the colossal Mysterious Void Mansion at his disposal.
For this reason, when facing Withered, he was courteous and couldn’t afford negligence.
"House Master Morgan, knowing you are a straightforward person, I won’t beat around the bush... I’m here primarily to meet a newly recruited disciple of your Mysterious Void Mansion."
Withered spoke directly without circumlocution.
"A new disciple?"
Withered’s words caused Ryatt Morgan and the others to be momentarily stunned. Soon after, a figure simultaneously emerged in their minds.
The owner of that figure was none other than ’Wyatt Barnes’.
Of course, in the eyes of Ryatt Morgan and the rest, the name of that figure was ’Wyatt’.
"Elder Withered, have you come for Wyatt?"
Ryatt Morgan asked straightforwardly.
"Indeed!"
Withered nodded.
"Why has Elder Withered come for Wyatt?"
Ryatt Morgan asked once more.
In truth, Ryatt Morgan knew that asking this question was a bit redundant; the individual before him was the right-hand man of the House Master of Azure Clouds. Coming to the Mysterious Void Mansion for Wyatt was naturally an attempt to pilfer their newest talent and bring Wyatt over to the Mansion of Azure Clouds.