CHAPTER 1699: CHAPTER 1699: FIRST ON THE OVERLEAPING RANKINGS!

The loose cultivators present all felt elated after Wyatt Barnes killed Peace Adams.

It’s known that in the Sky-scraping Mansion region, and even across the entire Lower Domain of the Martial Dao Sacred Land, loose cultivators are generally suppressed by those with powerful backers.

After all, those with backing typically have better cultivation environments and resources.

As for loose cultivators, they rely on natural means, far less by comparison.

Yet today, Wyatt Barnes, as a ’loose cultivator,’ killed Peace Adams.

Who was Peace Adams?

The Junior House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion!

If it had been before today that Wyatt Barnes killed Peace Adams, many would have been surprised, but not to the extent they are now.

Today’s performance by Peace Adams was unparalleled to any in the past.

Not only did he kill elites among the loose cultivators, his old rival ’GullyAshton Chapman,’ and in collaboration with Monk Flower and Silent Void, he forcefully killed two.

In the past, either Monk Flower or Silent Void alone could easily crush him.

But in just a year, Peace Adams went from early Middle Saint Realm to its peak, securing his position as the top prospect of the young generation in Sky-scraping Mansion’s region!

Of course, if not for Wyatt Barnes, once the Overleaping Rankings battle concluded, Peace Adams would indeed have become the top prospect of Sky-scraping Mansion’s young generation.

Unfortunately, Wyatt Barnes’s appearance, specifically, his alias ’Eden Lee,’ not only pulled Peace Adams down from the clouds but also cast him into the abyss, never to rise again.

This is why Wyatt Barnes’s killing of Peace Adams shocked the crowd beyond measure.

Moreover, Wyatt Barnes was under forty years old!

"Under forty, possessing a cultivation of peak Middle Saint Realm... this Eden Lee is simply a monster! Previously, he seemed interested in joining either the Teng Yue House or Surge Mansion. And whether it’s Teng Yue House or Surge Mansion, if he joins either, within a few decades, breaking into the ’quasi-third-rate power’ category is no pipe dream!"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise.

Instantly, everyone’s gaze turned to DonovanTasker and Castiel Mullins, representatives of Teng Yue House and Surge Mansion respectively, as earlier Wyatt Barnes had expressed his interest in joining their factions.

DonovanTasker and Castiel Mullins exchanged a look, seeing the hostility in each other’s eyes.

After all, there was only one Eden Lee; they couldn’t possibly split him in half.

"Eden Lee, in the name of Sky-scraping Mansion’s Grand Elder, I offer you a chance to live... As long as you join our Sky-scraping Mansion and swear under Thunder Punishment an oath to dedicate your life to us, I can spare your life on behalf of Sky-scraping Mansion! Moreover, we will fully cultivate your talents, and even becoming the next House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion wouldn’t be impossible."

And at that moment, Wyatt Barnes heard a transmission, none other than from the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion, Serene Adams.

According to Serene Adams, if Wyatt Barnes swore under Thunder Punishment, Sky-scraping Mansion wouldn’t trouble him.

Although Serene Adams wished to eliminate the murderer of his grandson, witnessing Wyatt Barnes’s monstrous talent invoked admiration instead of revenge.

If he could bring such a genius back, it would be a significant contribution.

At that time, no one would blame him for Peace Adams’s death.

As for the House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion, though he loved his son dearly, in Serene Adams’s view, as long as he isn’t foolish, he would realize Eden Lee’s value to Sky-scraping Mansion.

Sky-scraping Mansion used to be a ’quasi-third-rate power,’ but later fell to a fourth-rate power.

Thus, Sky-scraping Mansion yearns more than any fourth-rate power to reclaim its status as a ’quasi-third-rate power.’

In the face of familial interests, personal grudges can be set aside entirely.

"Elder Mullins, did I hear you correctly?"

Upon hearing Serene Adams’s transmission, Wyatt Barnes brazenly looked at him, saying, "You’re inviting me to join Sky-scraping Mansion? Even if you can let go of the grudge over your grandson, can your House Master let go of the revenge for his son and not trouble me?"

Wyatt Barnes’s words caused an uproar.

No one expected Serene Adams, who most wanted Eden Lee dead, to invite Eden Lee to join them.

However, DonovanTasker and Castiel Mullins could understand Serene Adams, as Eden Lee’s talent was indeed extraordinary and, with his presence, leading a fourth-rate power to become a quasi-third-rate power in the future would be no hard feat.

For a moment, they looked at Serene Adams with hostility.

"Brother Eden Lee, don’t trust him; he’s likely trying to trick you to go with him and then kill you on the way."

DonovanTasker transmitted to Wyatt Barnes, sowing discord against Serene Adams, as he did not want Wyatt Barnes to join Sky-scraping Mansion, despite understanding Serene Adams’s decision.

Following that, Castiel Mullins also transmitted, with words conveying similar intentions as DonovanTasker, also attempting to incite discord between Wyatt Barnes and Serene Adams.

Wyatt Barnes could naturally guess their thoughts, finding it amusing, yet he responded, reassuring both that he definitely wouldn’t join Sky-scraping Mansion.

Receiving the response from Wyatt Barnes, Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins were quite satisfied because it meant one less competitor.

"The Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion actually wants Eden Lee to join them?"

At the same time, many people came to their senses, feeling it was inconceivable.

"Has he forgotten that his grandson was killed by Eden Lee? Forgotten that the Junior House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion was also killed by Eden Lee?"

Someone asked curiously.

"You all don’t understand, do you? With Eden Lee’s talent, it’s not just about killing the Junior House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion; even if he killed the House Master, as long as he’s willing to join, the people of Sky-scraping Mansion would still welcome him... A Martial Artist at the peak of the Middle Saint Realm under forty years old is not something to joke about."

"Yes, such a talented Martial Artist, given enough time to grow, leading a Fourth-Rate Power to become a quasi Third-Rate Power in the future is not an impossibility."

"Before the future of the backing power, personal grudges become insignificant."

...

People discussed animatedly, gradually feeling that the decision by ’Serene Adams’, the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion, was justifiable.

The group from Sky-scraping Mansion, upon hearing Wyatt Barnes’ words, were initially furious, feeling that their Grand Elder Serene Adams was embarrassing Sky-scraping Mansion.

But now, calming down, they felt Serene Adams had not erred.

"Rest assured, as long as you swear the Thunder Punishment oath to serve Sky-scraping Mansion for life, I can assure you, not just me, but even the House Master won’t make things difficult for you."

Seeing Wyatt Barnes speak publicly, Serene Adams wasn’t angered and directly promised.

"Apparently, your Sky-scraping Mansion’s House Master is as cold-blooded as you are... Sorry, I’m not interested in joining such a cold-blooded power."

Wyatt Barnes rejected directly.

Seeing Wyatt Barnes reject Serene Adams, Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins smiled, while Serene Adams’ face turned extremely grim.

At the same time, Wyatt Barnes looked at Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins and communicated to them silently, "Vice House Master Tasker, Elder Mullins, none of the Sky-scraping Mansion people can make it onto the Overleaping Rankings... I’m worried Serene Adams will leave with his people and then lurk around to attack me. So, I want to leave first and wait for you in the mountain range a hundred miles to the west, is that possible?"

Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins exchanged glances and nodded.

Indeed.

Should Serene Adams leave first without really leaving, lurking outside Jewel Valley for a sneak attack.

Even for them, it would be hard to prevent.

Moreover, although the strongest among the current Sky-scraping Mansion group is Serene Adams, not far from Jewel Valley is a city where another Vice House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion is present.

If Serene Adams calls on him, wanting to ambush and kill Wyatt Barnes wouldn’t be difficult.

Precisely for this reason, faced with Wyatt Barnes’ silent communication, they agreed, "Alright, head to the mountain range a hundred miles to the west and wait for us there... We know the place. Anyway, so far, although the final ranking battle of the Overleaping Rankings hasn’t begun, we can set you as the first on the Overleaping Rankings, and I’m sure no one will object to that."

"After all, your prowess is evident for all to see, placing first on the Overleaping Rankings is well-deserved."

Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins said to Wyatt Barnes.

"In that case, many thanks to Vice House Master Tasker and Elder Mullins."

After thanking Wyatt Barnes, he flew away under everyone’s gaze, leaving directly.

Seeing Wyatt Barnes leaving Jewel Valley stratagem, a cold gleam flashed in Serene Adams’ eyes, intending to chase after him at once.

Unfortunately, as long as Donovan Tasker and Castiel Mullins were there, he couldn’t take a single step.

"Vice House Master Tasker, Elder Mullins, what do you mean by this?"

Serene Adams’ face was grim, "Now that our Sky-scraping Mansion disciples have no hope of ranking on the Overleaping Rankings, is it not possible for me to leave with my people?"

"Elder Adams, you may leave, but you have to wait for a quarter of an hour... This applies to all your Sky-scraping Mansion people too."

Donovan Tasker said lightly.

Though Castiel Mullins remained silent, when he waved his hand, the group from Surge Hayden Mansion flew out to obstruct the group from Sky-scraping Mansion, indicating his decision.

Even if Serene Adams was dumb, he now understood that Donovan Tasker, Castiel Mullins, and Eden Lee had reached an ’agreement’.

At this moment, although he was infuriated and embarrassed, he was helpless.

As Wyatt Barnes left Jewel Valley stratagem, leaving Jewel Valley, Donovan Tasker surveyed the surroundings and loudly proclaimed, "Everyone, this time around the ranking battle of the Overleaping Rankings can be deemed the most exciting in hundreds of years..."

"Eden Lee, under forty, Middle Saint Realm peak in cultivation, even killed ’Peace Adams’ who is also at the Middle Saint Realm peak; I list him as first on the Overleaping Rankings, I assume no one will object?"