CHAPTER 1813: CHAPTER 1813: LIFE AND DEATH CONTRACT

"Yes, Elder."

In front of Wyatt Barnes, Quentin Dunn was arrogant, but in front of this Heavenly Palace elder from the Life and Death Chamber, he was as docile as a cat.

Facing the inquiry from the Heavenly Palace elder, Wyatt Barnes nodded as well.

"Are you Wyatt?"

It was evident that this Heavenly Palace elder was far more interested in Wyatt Barnes than in Quentin Dunn; he merely gave Quentin a fleeting glance before focusing all his attention on Wyatt.

Seeing this, a flicker of coldness flashed in Quentin Dunn’s eyes, "This old fellow lacks insight, doesn’t he know Wyatt is about to become a dead man?"

Though he hated to admit it, he had to concede that when it came to talent, he was no match for Wyatt.

Though his current cultivation level was higher than Wyatt’s, what was his age compared to Wyatt’s?

There was simply no comparison!

Seeing the Heavenly Palace elder specifically looking over, Wyatt Barnes couldn’t just nod, so he smiled slightly and said, "I am Wyatt."

"I heard that currently your cultivation level is only at the peak of the Middle Saint Realm... whereas he broke through to the early Great Saint Realm a few days ago. Do you truly wish to establish a Life and Death Covenant with him and engage in a duel to the death?"

The Heavenly Palace elder asked.

This time, before Wyatt Barnes could respond, Quentin Dunn couldn’t help but interject, "Elder, as the person in charge of the Life and Death Chamber, isn’t your duty to witness the establishment of our Life and Death Contract? As for other matters, isn’t that beyond your jurisdiction?"

At this moment, even at the risk of offending the Heavenly Palace elder, he had to speak up.

Who knows if Wyatt might change his mind if the elder kept persuading him!

Once he changes his mind, who would Quentin cry to?!

He was planning to kill Wyatt and then collect his reward from the protector of the Dunn Family lineage!

"Quentin Dunn, are you questioning me?"

As the person in charge of the Life and Death Chamber, this Heavenly Palace elder was no pushover, and when he looked at Quentin again, his eyes were filled with sharp light.

"Quentin Dunn doesn’t dare!"

Quentin quickly lowered his head, but continued, "As the saying goes, ’loyal advice grates on the ears,’ so I hope Elder handles affairs impartially and doesn’t interfere too much!"

"It’s not your place to criticize the way I, an old man, do things!"

The Heavenly Palace elder hadn’t expected Quentin Dunn to be so impudent, and his expression darkened immediately.

"It’s not his place to criticize... but is it my place to criticize?"

Just when many thought Quentin Dunn was in trouble, a voice came from afar, full of authority and drawing everyone’s attention.

They all wanted to know who dared speak to the head of the Life and Death Chamber in such a manner!

"Father!"

Among those present, Tommy Dunn was the first to recognize the voice without even turning around.

Once he recognized it, his face lit up with joy as he turned and flew toward the middle-aged man walking through the air from afar, joining him.

"It’s Vice Mansion Leader Atlas Dunn!"

"I didn’t expect even Vice Mansion Leader Atlas Dunn to show up... Seems like the duel between Wyatt and Quentin is drawing a lot of attention."

"If they had known Vice Mansion Leader Atlas Dunn would be here himself, those who didn’t come would surely regret it."

...

Recognizing Atlas Dunn, a group of disciples from the Mysterious Void Mansion felt astonished and started discussing among themselves.

"Atlas Dunn?"

Seeing Atlas Dunn, Wyatt Barnes frowned. He hadn’t expected him to show up as well.

What was he here for?

Did he come to watch the spectacle, to see him be killed by Quentin?

Too bad he’s likely to be disappointed...

"Brother Wyatt!"

At that moment, another loud voice came from afar, and a familiar figure appeared before Wyatt Barnes.

"Brother Augustine!"

Seeing who it was, Wyatt Barnes’s face lit up with a smile, not expecting Augustine Landon to also show up.

"Even Vice Mansion Leader Dunn is here... It seems Vice Mansion Leader Dunn is quite interested in this duel as well."

Augustine, arriving outside the Life and Death Chamber, immediately looked at Atlas Dunn and greeted him proactively.

"Just here to take a look."

Atlas Dunn said indifferently.

Within the Mysterious Void Mansion, in terms of status, other than his position as Vice House Master, he and Augustine were both sons of protectors.

In terms of talent, he wasn’t as good as Augustine.

In terms of strength, he was much stronger than Augustine, but only because he was older; by the time Augustine reached his age, he would only be stronger, not weaker.

In fact, several years later, Augustine is highly likely to surpass him!

For these reasons, he couldn’t ignore Augustine’s greeting.

Augustine nodded, then stepped through the air to Wyatt Barnes’s side.

However, the first person he greeted wasn’t Wyatt Barnes, but the Heavenly Palace elder opposite him, the head of the Life and Death Chamber, "Uncle Master Keller, it’s been years since we last met, and you haven’t aged a day!"

"You brat, you’re still the same as before, slick and sly... I heard you’re now number one on the Mystic Void List; that’s quite impressive."

The elder of the Heavenly Palace responded to Augustine Landon with a smile.

"Brother Wyatt, this is Uncle Master Reene Keller, who is sort of like a junior uncle to my father... His master and my master’s master were fellow disciples."

At this moment, Augustine introduced Wyatt Barnes to Reene Keller.

"Elder Reene, I didn’t know you were Brother Augustine’s Uncle Master... I was rude earlier, please forgive me."

Upon learning the other ’identity’ of this Heavenly Palace elder, Wyatt Barnes was momentarily stunned, but promptly clasped his hands in an apologetic gesture.

Previously, Reene Keller had actively advised him not to challenge Quentin Dunn, which had puzzled him:

He didn’t know this Heavenly Palace elder at all, why would the elder be so considerate in warning him?

Now, upon learning Reene Keller was Augustine’s Uncle Master, Wyatt Barnes suddenly understood.

He believed that Reene Keller must be aware of his friendship with Augustine, otherwise, Reene might not have warned him.

Upon thinking of this, Quentin Dunn naturally considered the same point, and his face immediately darkened, praying fervently that nothing unexpected would occur.

This Wyatt must sign the Life and Death Covenant with him!

Under no circumstances should he back out at the last moment!

If Wyatt Barnes reneges and refuses to sign the Life and Death Covenant, even if he still wants to kill Wyatt Barnes, he wouldn’t dare to make a move inside the Mysterious Void House’s premises.

"Elder Reene, since they have come to establish a Life and Death Covenant... Just bring out the Life and Death Covenant and let them leave their handprints! I’d like to see the upcoming fierce battle sooner rather than later, and I believe it will be an extremely exciting fight."

Meanwhile, Atlas Dunn walked over with Tommy Dunn, looking at Reene Keller as he said this.

Implicit in his words was nothing but a prompt for Reene Keller to hurry up and bring out the Life and Death Covenant for Wyatt Barnes and Quentin Dunn to establish.

"Father!"

And just as Atlas Dunn finished speaking, while Reene Keller was looking at Augustine, a voice transmission suddenly reached Atlas Dunn’s ear.

Atlas Dunn could tell it was a transmission from his son, "Tommy, what’s the matter?"

"Father, quickly order Quentin to back out and not have him establish the Life and Death Covenant!"

Tommy Dunn continued with the voice transmission, his tone filled with urgency.

"Why?"

Atlas Dunn was puzzled, "Haven’t you always wanted Wyatt dead? Today, as long as he establishes the Life and Death Covenant, facing Quentin who has already broken through to the Great Saint Realm, he will surely die!"

"I know that, but now I just don’t want Wyatt dead... Father, I want to personally kill Wyatt, not let someone else do it!"

Tommy Dunn added.

"Tommy, have you lost your mind? When your grandfather ordered Wyatt’s death, you agreed wholeheartedly... Why are you having a change of heart now?"

Atlas Dunn was a bit perplexed, unsure if his son had taken leave of his senses.

Tommy Dunn was certainly not out of his mind!

The reason for his drastic change was because he previously saw no hope of surpassing Wyatt Barnes.

But now, with the Swallowing Demon Art about to fall into his hands, given one or two years, he could surpass Wyatt Barnes, so he didn’t want to rely on someone else to kill Wyatt.

But could he explain this thought?

"Father, my recent cultivation has slowed significantly, and I feel it might be related to Wyatt... I’m worried that if I don’t personally kill Wyatt, my cultivation will suffer greatly."

Tommy Dunn concocted a clumsy excuse.

"Tommy, I know you want to personally take revenge... But with your talent, the gap between you and Wyatt will only grow wider in the future! Eventually, neither you, nor even I or your grandfather, will likely be able to suppress him!"

Atlas Dunn said, "So, stop being willful and let Quentin kill him."

"As for your cultivation issue, it’s entirely a non-problem! Once Wyatt is dead, you’ll naturally be happy, and once you’re happy, your cultivation efficiency will naturally increase... Trust your father, I’ve been through it."

Atlas Dunn said in one breath.

Subsequently, regardless of what excuse Tommy Dunn found, Atlas Dunn showed no intention of stopping Quentin Dunn.

In the end, Tommy Dunn almost blurted out about the Swallowing Demon Art, but fortunately, he held back at the last moment.

During the voice transmission between Atlas Dunn and his son, Reene Keller and Augustine also exchanged a silent conversation.

He hoped Augustine would persuade Wyatt Barnes to back out and not establish the ’Life and Death Covenant’ with Quentin Dunn, as he didn’t believe Wyatt could win.

In response, Augustine transmitted a query to Wyatt Barnes.

Upon receiving Wyatt Barnes’ unequivocal response, Augustine said to Reene Keller, "Uncle Master Keller, rest assured... Brother Wyatt wouldn’t act without certainty! Just bring out the Life and Death Covenant."

Although he didn’t know why Augustine had such trust in Wyatt Barnes, at this point, Reene Keller knew nothing he said would matter.

Even the person involved was calmer than him!

Thus, when Atlas Dunn looked at him again, ready to further prompt him, he timely brought out the ’Life and Death Covenant’.

Boom!!

The Mysterious Void House’s Life and Death Chamber’s Life and Death Covenant was a massive stone tablet that crashed onto the ground.

At a glance, one could see densely carved rows of clear text on it, detailing the content of the Life and Death Covenant.

And at the bottom of the stone tablet, there were two empty spaces.

"Each of you leave your handprint on it, and the Life and Death Covenant will be established."

Reene Keller looked at Wyatt Barnes and Quentin Dunn, saying.