CHAPTER 1682: CHAPTER 1682: CONSPIRACY?

If the opponent did not kill anyone from Sky-scraping Mansion, he wouldn’t mind lowering his stature to invite the person to join.

"My name is ’Eden Lee’. "

Wyatt Barnes smiled at Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins, revealing his alias, while also saying, "Thank you, Vice House Master Tasker and Elder Mullins for your kind offer. As for the matter of joining Teng Yue House or Surge Hayden House, it’s a big decision for me, so I ask for some time to ponder it. After the Overleaping Rankings battle is over, I’ll let you both know my decision, okay?"

Ponder it?

As soon as Wyatt said this, Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins’ eyes lit up instantly.

They naturally knew what these words meant.

This meant the person didn’t refuse!

There was a chance!

Immediately, Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins exchanged a glance, and fiery sparks could be seen in each other’s eyes.

Even though there was a chance, Wyatt Barnes, if he wanted to join a fourth-rate force, would need to choose between the two of them.

So, right now, between Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins, there was undoubtedly an air of tension.

Of course, they both understood that even if Wyatt truly intended to join, it would ultimately depend on what conditions their two families could offer, as the saying goes, "a wise bird chooses a good tree to perch on." They understood this logic.

So, they were already starting to consider their own bottom lines.

"Eden Lee! You’re indeed not simple."

After Wyatt’s body was surrounded by a golden field that no one could see through, Monk Flower knew this Eden Lee was no ordinary person. At the very least, even he could not see through the field; it was the first time he saw such an enigmatic realm.

Later, when the Sky-scraping Mansion disciple vanished into thin air, it further confirmed his suspicions and intuition.

This Eden Lee is no ordinary person!

In the Pure Sun Temple’s side, Silent Void’s gaze on Wyatt Barnes also gradually brightened.

Previously, although he had paid attention to Wyatt Barnes, it was only because Wyatt was alone and naturally attracted attention.

Now, he realized that this person, as solitary as GullyAshton Chapman, was probably not inferior in strength to GullyAshton at all.

GullyAshton Chapman looked at Wyatt with a complicated gaze.

In fact, from the moment Wyatt appeared, GullyAshton had a good impression of him, but just now, in Wyatt’s words, he seemed to express a willingness to join Teng Yue House or Surge Hayden House, which caused GullyAshton’s impression of Wyatt to plummet.

He had no fondness for people from large factions.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been a loose cultivator all this time.

With his talent, joining a fourth-rate power would be no problem, and he could even receive great support if he pledged lifelong loyalty under a Thunder Punishment vow to such a faction.

Wyatt Barnes naturally was unaware of GullyAshton Chapman’s thoughts.

What he now pondered was why the Junior House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion, Peace Adams, had not yet arrived.

Now, it was almost noon, and of those yet to come onto the stage, only Monk Flower and Silent Void remained.

"It’s said that Peace Adams harbors quite the ambition for the next generation’s House Master position at Sky-scraping Mansion, so it’s unlikely he wouldn’t show up."

At this thought, Wyatt rested easy.

He had spent some time in the Sky-scraping Mansion territory and had deliberately learned about their Junior House Master, Peace Adams, realizing that he was not just a playboy but an ambitious one at that.

Returning to his senses, Wyatt looked at Monk Flower and Silent Void, curious about who would take the stage first.

He did not believe there was a third person besides these two who would take the stage among those present.

After all, none of the ten current stage masters, including himself, were weak.

Yet, as a figure rose into the air, it was beyond Wyatt’s expectation.

This person, Wyatt had an impression of.

"Dane Adams?"

Wyatt frowned, not expecting Dane Adams, who had previously lost to Nether Void Master, to stand out again. If he remembered correctly, Dane was only a Little Saint Realm peak martial artist, whose participation now could only end in a beating.

"Dane Adams? Why is he stepping forward again?"

Dane’s appearance also baffled the surrounding spectators.

"This Dane is merely a peak Little Saint Realm martial artist. Earlier, he lost to Nether Void Master... Now, the ten stage masters present are all Middle Saint Realm and above. Does he really think he stands a chance?"

Many mocked.

"According to the rules, besides being unable to challenge the Nether Void Master who defeated him, he can challenge anyone else."

Another person pointed out.

"True that may be, but shouldn’t one have proper self-awareness? He’s a peak Little Saint Realm martial artist, clearly no match for the ten current stage masters. Stepping forward now not only invites a beating but also wastes everyone’s time."

A lot of people felt dissatisfied with Dane Adams’ actions.

Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins also furrowed their brows, thinking Dane was overestimating himself.

Just as everyone was curious about whom Dane would challenge, he soared and landed firmly in the center of one of the chess pieces.

"This..."

Seeing Dane land in the center of that piece, those present were dumbfounded.

The reason was that the opponent Dane chose was none other than his fellow Sky-scraping Mansion disciple, Shane Adams.

Shane Adams, also Peace Adams’ own grandson.

"Dane Adams, actually challenging Shane Adams?"

Immediately, many people were stunned, thinking it was somewhat incredible.

More people even reached out to pat their faces, pinched their thighs, to verify if they were dreaming.

Facts proved they were not dreaming.

Dane Adams was indeed challenging Shane Adams, who was at the mid stage of the Middle Saint Realm.

"Both are disciples of the Sky-scraping Mansion, Dane Adams is actually going to challenge Shane Adams, and he’s doing it with a peak Little Saint Realm cultivation, challenging a mid-stage Middle Saint Realm... does he have a grudge against Shane Adams?"

"Even if he has a grudge, with his strength, he can’t compare to Shane Adams, it’s impossible to take revenge, right?"

"Maybe he knows he’s not Shane Adams’ opponent, just wants to disgust Shane Adams?"

"That’s possible."

...

It must be said, the power of the crowd is vast, and soon someone ’guessed’ Dane Adams’ intention.

"In such a situation, to disgust a fellow disciple of the Sky-scraping Mansion... how big can this grudge be? Isn’t Dane Adams worried about disgracing the Sky-scraping Mansion?"

Many people shook their heads, thinking Dane Adams’ action was irrational.

On the contrary, Wyatt Barnes did not think Dane Adams showed up for such an absurd reason. He raised an eyebrow, his face turning cold and stern, immediately looking towards the Grand Elder of the Sky-scraping Mansion, ’Serene Adams’.

If Dane Adams was really challenging Shane Adams for that absurd reason, Serene Adams’ expression would definitely not look good.

However, Wyatt Barnes noticed that Serene Adams’ face had a conspiratorial smile.

His eyes were fixated on him, like a venomous snake, giving Wyatt Barnes an instinctive shiver.

"There’s a conspiracy!"

And just as Wyatt Barnes sensed a conspiracy, something unexpected happened that shocked everyone present.

Originally, it was believed that even if Dane Adams challenged Shane Adams, he would be easily defeated.

However, the result was unexpected.

"I concede."

Shane Adams’ icy voice spread, causing an uproar on the scene.

At this moment, including Donovan Tasker, Castiel Mullins, and a few other rational people, quickly came to their senses, eyes flashing as they all looked towards Wyatt Barnes, seemingly guessing something.

"What is going on?"

For many present, the scene before them was still puzzling.

"Shane Adams actually conceded? But he’s a mid-stage Middle Saint Realm martial artist!"

Many people exclaimed.

"Could he be trying to use this ’yielding’ method to help Dane Adams get on the Overleaping Rankings?"

Many people looked at Shane Adams with a strange expression.

"He’s crazy! This method could never let Dane Adams on the Overleaping Rankings... Remember, among those already eliminated, there are still a few early-stage Middle Saint Realm martial artists. As long as they appear, Dane Adams won’t stand firm and will be immediately pulled down."

More people discussed, thinking Shane Adams was crazy to make such a choice.

But they quickly quieted down.

Only because they clearly saw that after conceding, Shane Adams did not return to the group of Sky-scraping Mansion disciples. Instead, he flew over another chess piece, slowly descended, and confronted the ’leader’ above that piece, clearly issuing a challenge.

"So that’s it!"

At this point, many people slapped their heads, suddenly realizing, "This whole detour, Shane Adams was aiming to challenge Eden Lee!"

Eden Lee was Wyatt Barnes’ current alias.

Earlier, he not only killed a disciple of the Sky-scraping Mansion but also provoked the Grand Elder, Serene Adams, and ignored Shane Adams.

For a moment, everyone could clearly sense the explosive tension from Shane Adams, knowing he was ready to compete with Wyatt Barnes, maybe even eliminate him.

"It seems Eden Lee’s really angered him... Otherwise, he wouldn’t be in such a hurry to confront Eden Lee! You know, even if both of them got onto the Overleaping Rankings, they would still have a chance to contest, as they would have to determine the specific rankings later."

Someone sighed.

"You’re mistaken. Shane Adams’ actions are actually very smart... Don’t forget, when the ten spots on the Overleaping Rankings are set, the host will intervene in the subsequent specific ranking matches. In past Overleaping Rankings, there were very few deaths in the final ranking matches."

Others said.

"I also forgot about this point for a moment... Indeed, if you want to kill someone in the Overleaping Rankings battle, now is the best time. After all, the ten spots have not been decided yet."

More people suddenly realized.

Facing Shane Adams’ presence, Wyatt Barnes’ expression was extremely calm because he had already guessed everything when he saw the conspiratorial smile on Serene Adams a moment ago.

"Aren’t you afraid your grandson will end up like that Sky-scraping Mansion disciple?"

Wyatt Barnes looked at Serene Adams, casually smiling and asking, with a tone filled with immense confidence.

Hearing Wyatt Barnes’ words, and seeing the confidence on his face, the smiling Serene Adams involuntarily had his heart skip a beat, "This Eden Lee... so confident?"