Chapter 2802: ’Little White Mouse
Although it was Ole Ferguson’s first time meeting Wyatt Barnes.
Wyatt Barnes’s ’recognizability’ was so high, making it difficult for him not to recognize Wyatt Barnes.
Not to mention anything else, the woman beside him could be considered unparalleled in beauty, rare in the world.
And Ole Ferguson had long heard of a woman like this being beside Wyatt Barnes.
Even to the extent that because of this woman, even their Dragon Warrior Sect’s Elder Protector ’Jack Thorn’ died at the hands of people from the Tai Yi Immortal Sect, and since the Tai Yi Immortal Sect had a just cause, Dragon Warrior Sect could only eat the loss silently.
"Alchemist Barnes, this is Dragon Warrior Sect’s Sect Leader ’Ferguson’."
As Ole Ferguson looked towards Wyatt Barnes, Tai Yi Immortal Sect’s Sect Leader ’Daven Buckingham’ timely introduced Ole Ferguson to Wyatt Barnes.
"Sect Leader Ferguson."
Wyatt Barnes nodded to Ole Ferguson, which counted as a greeting.
"I’ve heard that apart from being a top-grade alchemy celestial master, you’re also a ’Daai Law Golden Immortal’ under a hundred years old... but I wonder if you’ll join them in entering the ’small world’ left by the Immortal Lord?"
While questioning Wyatt Barnes, Ole Ferguson’s gaze swept over the group of under-a-hundred individuals behind Daven Buckingham.
These people are above ’Purple Sun Golden Immortal’, there are even two ’Daai Law Golden Immortals’ among them.
Additionally, they share a common trait:
All under a hundred years old!
"Since I’m already here, naturally, I’ll join the excitement."
Wyatt Barnes said with a smile.
Almost as soon as Wyatt Barnes’s words fell.
"The people of the Immortal Kingdom of Thousand Spiders have arrived!"
In the Dragon Warrior Sect and Tai Yi Immortal Sect groups, many sharp-eyed individuals suddenly turned their gaze to the distance.
Immediately, including Wyatt Barnes, the crowd saw a group approaching from afar.
Most of this group were women.
Leading this group were two individuals, both women.
Among them, one woman Wyatt Barnes recognized, having crossed paths before, it was the Grand Elder of the Immortal Kingdom of Thousand Spiders ’Monica Willow’.
Before the Desolate Territory Grand Competition began, Monica Willow had come with Annie Campbell to Tai Yi Immortal Sect’s residence to find him.
The other woman appeared very young, her appearance slightly less than Annie Campbell, but still a rare beauty.
She wore green clothes, stepping out in the air, her loose green garments fluttering like a dancing fairy, causing her celestial robes to sway.
"Annie Campbell!"
Meanwhile, Wyatt Barnes saw Annie Campbell.
Annie Campbell closely followed beside the green-clad woman, chatting and laughing like sisters.
"Could she... perhaps be the current Sect Leader of the Immortal Kingdom of Thousand Spiders, Julie Simplicity?"
Wyatt Barnes couldn’t help but speculate privately.
And as the group of the Immortal Kingdom of Thousand Spiders arrived, seeing the leading green-clad woman greet Daven Buckingham and Ole Ferguson as equals, Wyatt Barnes knew his speculation was right.
The green-clad woman was indeed the Sect Leader of the Immortal Kingdom of Thousand Spiders, Julie Simplicity!
A genuine ’Seven Stars Immortal Lord’!
"Alchemist Barnes."
Soon, after Annie Campbell whispered two words beside Julie Simplicity, Julie Simplicity’s gaze also fell on Wyatt Barnes, smiling slightly and greeting him.
With Daven Buckingham’s introduction, Wyatt Barnes also smiled lightly and greeted Julie Simplicity.
"I have long heard that by Alchemist Barnes’s side, there is a peerless beauty, unrivaled in the world... Before today, I didn’t quite believe it. But witnessing it today, there’s no choice but to believe! This young lady’s beauty is truly ’unparalleled in the world’."
After a moment, Julie Simplicity’s gaze shifted to Leilany beside Wyatt Barnes, smiling slightly and speaking.
"You are beautiful too."
Hearing Julie Simplicity praise her, Leilany appropriately responded, surprising Wyatt Barnes a little.
"Thank you for the praise, young lady... but compared to you, I’m far worse."
Everyone enjoys compliments, and upon hearing Leilany’s praise, Julie Simplicity’s charming eyes squinted, forming an arched smile like a crescent moon, a floral smile blossoming on her face.
At this time, the people of the three main Immortal Sects in the Desolate Territory were all gathered.
"Sect Leader Buckingham, Sect Leader Simplicity... now that everyone is here, shouldn’t we proceed to send someone into the ’small world’ left by the Immortal Lord?"
Dragon Warrior Sect’s Sect Leader ’Ole Ferguson’ looked towards Daven Buckingham and Julie Simplicity, inquiring.
"Yes."
Upon hearing Ole Ferguson’s question, both Daven Buckingham and Julie Simplicity nodded.
Soon, except for ’Wyatt Barnes’, those from the three main Immortal Sects in the Desolate Territory intending to enter the small world, upon the direction of the Sect Leaders, stood together.
And the Purple Sun Golden Immortals and Daai Law Golden Immortals are distinguished from each other.
There are a total of six Daai Law Golden Immortals, all of whom are men.
There are fifty-two Purple Sun Golden Immortals, and only three of them are women.
Wyatt Barnes is not surprised by this.
Although he believes in gender equality, he acknowledges that women generally have slightly less innate talent in cultivation compared to men.
Of course, this is speaking broadly.
In specific cases, some women’s talents not only match those of average men but even surpass them by a wide margin!
"Now, each of you hand over your ’Storage Ring’ to the elder of your respective Sect... The elder of your Sect will provide you another Storage Ring, which will be empty inside."
As Ole Ferguson spoke, an elder from each of the three major celestial sects stepped forward to collect the Storage Rings from the fifty-eight young strong individuals under a hundred years old, and subsequently handed them an empty Storage Ring.
This was done so that when they return, their ’gains’ from the small world left by the Immortal King could be properly tallied.
The fifty-eight young strong were already mentally prepared for this, so they didn’t resist.
Of course, even if they wanted to resist, they couldn’t.
In this world where Respect the Powerful is paramount, although they have promising talents, they have yet to grow strong enough; in the face of such enormous entities as the three major celestial sects of the Desolate Territory, they can only comply.
"In the small world left by the Immortal King, there could be various treasures and inheritances... these inheritances differ from treasures which can be transferred; whoever acquires them, owns them. As for treasures, your Sect will award you substantial rewards based on your acquisitions."
Ole Ferguson glanced over the fifty-eight young strong individuals under a hundred years old and raised his voice to speak.
"I wonder... when I enter later, will Sect Leader Buckingham ask me to hand over my Storage Ring for safekeeping, and provide me with another?"
Wyatt Barnes squinted his eyes, pondering inwardly.
Of course, even if Daven Buckingham takes his Storage Ring, there’s nothing to worry about.
Because Leilany has a Storage Ring, and she can use the ’Invisibility Talisman’ to enter and exit the small world without being noticed by the three major celestial sects of the Desolate Territory.
Even if he hands over his Storage Ring now and takes an empty one inside, no matter how many treasures he acquires, he can store them with Leilany.
As for the empty Storage Ring in his hand, he can ensure that it remains empty upon exit!
"Additionally... after consulting with Sect Leader Buckingham and Sect Leader Simplicity, we’ve decided to select nine Purple Sun Golden Immortals from among you to first enter that ’small world’ and scout ahead."
Meanwhile, Ole Ferguson continued, "If all nine Purple Sun Golden Immortals fall inside that small world... then it would be unnecessary for the remaining Purple Sun Golden Immortals to enter. At that point, the six Daai Law Golden Immortals will go in."
Almost the moment Ole Ferguson finished speaking.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
...
Among the fifty-eight young strong individuals under a hundred years old, apart from the six Daai Law Golden Immortals, the remaining fifty-two Purple Sun Golden Immortals’ expressions changed dramatically.
They were already aware of what Ole Ferguson stated before, so they were not surprised by that.
But what Ole Ferguson just said, they had no prior knowledge of!
They assumed everyone would enter the small world left by the Immortal King together, and even if it was perilous, they would face it together, accepting their fate should they perish inside.
Now, hearing Ole Ferguson’s words, it turns out that nine Purple Sun Golden Immortals will be sent ahead to scout.
Instantly, faced with Ole Ferguson’s gaze, they all lowered their heads, fearing being chosen to become ’guinea pigs’ in that small world.
No one was foolish enough to want to go in first.
"We’ve already chosen the nine Purple Sun Golden Immortals."
Though the group of Purple Sun Golden Immortals lowered their heads, Ole Ferguson wasn’t concerned and said indifferently, "Three Purple Sun Golden Immortals from each major sect will go in... and the three from each sect are the strongest among the Purple Sun Golden Immortals who joined during the last Desolate Territory contest."
"On that day, our sect took three of the strongest nine Purple Sun Golden Immortals... now, you will first enter the small world, paving the way for others."
Ole Ferguson continued, "If you can come out alive, we won’t be unfair to you... if you die inside, we will compensate your family. If you have no family, we will compensate your friends and loved ones."
As Ole Ferguson finished speaking, forty-three Purple Sun Golden Immortals breathed a sigh of relief.
The remaining nine individuals’ expressions changed continuously.
"Sect Leader, I wish to withdraw."
Soon, someone stepped forward and said to Ole Ferguson.
This person happened to be a ’familiar face’ to Wyatt Barnes.
"Pole Wind?"
The person stepping forward was none other than ’Pole Wind,’ who had previously sparred with Wyatt Barnes inside the Ascendant Dragon Celestial Nation’s palace.
Wyatt Barnes did not expect Pole Wind to be among the nine strongest Purple Sun Golden Immortals under a hundred years old present.
When Pole Wind stood up and expressed desire to withdraw, the remaining eight Purple Sun Golden Immortals also appeared tempted...
"Hmph!"
Almost when Pole Wind finished speaking and the other eight showed signs of following suit, Ole Ferguson already let out a cold snort, his face instantly darkening.