Legend of Wyatt
Chapter 1669: Overleaping Rankings Placement Battle

Chapter 1669: Chapter 1669: Overleaping Rankings Placement Battle

As the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion, ’DonovanTasker’, introduced himself, the bald and strong man leading the group from Surge Mansion also spoke up.

"Everyone, the words that Elder Ren spoke are also what I want to say. Since he has already said them, I won’t repeat. My name is ’Castiel Mullins’, and I am the Second Elder of Surge Mansion."

The bald and strong man, who was sent by Surge Mansion to oversee this Overleaping Rankings battle, introduced himself following DonovanTasker’s words.

Like Teng Yue Mansion and Sky-scraping Mansion, Surge Mansion is also a four-tier force.

However, compared to the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion, ’DonovanTasker’, and the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion, ’Serene Adams’, it seems this Second Elder of Surge Mansion does not amount to much.

"It seems that Surge Mansion doesn’t care much about this Overleaping Rankings battle, to have only sent a Second Elder to host it."

Soon, after learning of the bald man’s identity, someone couldn’t help but whisper.

When someone has made the first comment, naturally others will follow.

In this vast chessboard-like area, it quickly became lively once again.

"The Second Elder of Surge Mansion appears to be in a completely different league compared to the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion and the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion... I really don’t understand what Surge Mansion is thinking, to only send a Second Elder."

"Indeed. How can a mere Second Elder of Surge Mansion maintain the fairness of the Overleaping Rankings battle?"

"Within Sky-scraping Mansion’s territory, only people from Sky-scraping Mansion have the strength to disrupt the fairness of the Overleaping Rankings battle... This time, if the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion were absent, and the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion decides to ignore the rules of the Overleaping Rankings battle, what can this Second Elder from Surge Mansion do to counter it?"

"Exactly! In my opinion, this Second Elder from Surge Mansion is merely here to go through the motions... At a critical moment, his level of strength won’t be of any use."

...

Seeing that the Second Elder of Surge Mansion, ’Castiel Mullins’, seemed unconcerned about their discussions, more people joined in the unbridled chatter on this exquisite chessboard.

Castiel Mullins stood in the air with a calm expression, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding gossip.

In reality, when one reaches his level of cultivation, even if the people present were only murmuring, he could hear clearly; not to mention now when they were openly discussing him.

Therefore, the reason he remained calm is that he simply didn’t care about these discussions.

However, just because Castiel Mullins didn’t care doesn’t mean that the people who accompanied him from Surge Mansion were indifferent. These elders and disciples from Surge Mansion were visibly angry.

Several people even tried to refute.

However, their voices were drowned out by the noisy surrounding chatter before they emerged.

Not far away, the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion, ’Serene Adams’, heard the surrounding discussions and his lips twitched involuntarily.

Are these people saying Castiel Mullins is inferior to him?

Keep in mind, though he is a generation older than Castiel Mullins, a decade ago, Castiel Mullins’ strength already surpassed his... That time when he accompanied the House Master of Sky-scraping Mansion for a visit to Surge Mansion, he had faced Castiel Mullins and was defeated in less than a hundred moves.

In that battle, apart from not using Saint Markings, Taoist Talismans, and other external forces, he used every technique he could, yet still came up short against Castiel Mullins.

Thus, that battle ended with him completely convinced of his defeat!

Now, hearing people claim Castiel Mullins is inferior to him, his face burned with embarrassment, feeling a sense of shame.

"This Second Elder of Surge Mansion, ’Castiel Mullins’, isn’t that simple!"

If anyone among the present wasn’t convinced by the surrounding discussions, apart from those already familiar with Castiel Mullins, it would only be a few people, including Wyatt Barnes.

When the people from the three four-tier forces arrived together earlier, Wyatt Barnes had noticed a peculiar situation: the Grand Elder of Sky-scraping Mansion, ’Serene Adams’, was not only polite to the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion, ’DonovanTasker’, but also extremely courteous to Surge Mansion’s Second Elder, ’Castiel Mullins’.

Since they hail from the same tier of power, if Castiel Mullins were truly weak, even considering the Surge Mansion’s influence, Serene Adams wouldn’t have been so courteous.

After all, this is a world where Respect the Powerful prevails.

A person of equal standing but greater strength would never treat a weaker person in such a manner.

Those thinking along the same lines as Wyatt Barnes included several powerful figures from the three five-tier forces within Sky-scraping Mansion’s territory; besides them, there were Monk Flower, Silent Void, and GullyAshton Chapman.

Judging by their expressions now, they clearly did not agree with the surrounding discussions.

"Everyone, may I have a word as well?"

Just when the situation seemed difficult to control, DonovanTasker spoke up, his voice imbued with True Origin, instantly suppressing the voices of everyone present, causing those engaged in lively discussion to close their mouths.

As these people fell silent, their gazes turned uniformly towards DonovanTasker.

They all wanted to know what this Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion would say under such circumstances.

Seeing the venue quiet down, DonovanTasker then looked at Castiel Mullins, his voice still imbued with powerful True Origin, "This Second Elder of Surge Mansion, in terms of seniority, is like a nephew to me... However, when it comes to his strength, even I am not confident I could defeat him!"

As DonovanTasker’s voice fell, the already silent venue became deathly quiet once again.

DonovanTasker, the Vice House Master of Teng Yue Mansion, claims he isn’t confident of defeating a mere Second Elder of Surge Mansion?

Is that even possible?

"Are you kidding me? Can the strength of the Second Elder of Surge Hayden Mansion be compared to that of the Vice House Master of Tengyue Mansion? Is that possible?"

"I think the Vice House Master of Tengyue Mansion is only saying this to avoid embarrassing the Second Elder of Surge Hayden Mansion."

"I feel the same way."

...

Although DonovanTasker spoke up to defend Castiel Mullins, hardly anyone present believed his words. They all felt he was lying to help the Second Elder of Surge Hayden Mansion save face.

Seeing this, DonovanTasker couldn’t help but frown.

Just as he was about to explain further, Castiel Mullins stopped him and said calmly, "Elder Ren, as the person involved, I haven’t taken this to heart, so you don’t need to bother with it... I appreciate your kindness."

Since Castiel Mullins said this, DonovanTasker naturally said no more.

"Hong Guang, you’re more composed than an old guy like me."

In the end, DonovanTasker couldn’t help but express his admiration.

No matter what, today’s main topic was the upcoming Overleaping Rankings battle.

Therefore, as time passed, the discussions among the people present about Castiel Mullins gradually subsided.

Everyone’s attention was focused on the Overleaping Rankings battle.

"Everyone!"

As dawn covered the earth, DonovanTasker, one of the hosts for today’s Overleaping Rankings battle, spoke at the right moment, "Today is the first day of the Overleaping Rankings battle... Among those present here to participate in the Overleaping Rankings battle, many of you are likely familiar with the rules, but I assume some may not know them."

"Now, let me go over the rules of the Overleaping Rankings battle in detail, so no one is unclear later on."

With DonovanTasker’s words falling, he began to introduce the rules of the Overleaping Rankings battle.

He started with rules that Wyatt Barnes was already aware of.

The Overleaping Rankings battle, life and death are disregarded!

Of course, if one side concedes, the other must cease all actions, and as hosts of this Overleaping Rankings battle, DonovanTasker and Castiel Mullins will intervene to save the person after they concede.

Life and death are disregarded!

Though nearly everyone here for the Overleaping Rankings battle already knew this rule, hearing it from DonovanTasker’s mouth still made their hearts tremble.

When it comes to life and death, it’s hard for them to control their emotions.

Some people even entertained thoughts of withdrawing.

Though they could concede, in the midst of a battle with life hanging by a thread, unless the opponents are evenly matched, it’s difficult to have the opportunity to concede.

There aren’t specific rules for the Overleaping Rankings battle. The last ten standing get to be on this edition of the Overleaping Rankings.

"In the Overleaping Rankings battle, the use of any external forces, including sacred artifacts, is prohibited. Once used, you will be disqualified from competing for a spot!"

DonovanTasker continued.

This point was also crucial.

No external forces allowed.

One can only rely on their own strength to battle others and compete for a spot on the Overleaping Rankings.

The reason for this rule is concern that those from powerful sects would have aid from external resources provided by those sects... such as high-grade Saint Markings and high-grade Taoist Talismans, which are not scarce for major forces.

If external aids were allowed, it wouldn’t be fair to those grassroots loose cultivators.

"You must have heard, in the Overleaping Rankings battle, there aren’t any specific combat rules... anyone who can remain standing until the end can be listed on the Overleaping Rankings! Of course, the ’end’ refers to when there’s no one left to challenge, only then is the Overleaping Rankings battle truly over."

DonovanTasker continued.

At this moment, amid all eyes, DonovanTasker and Castiel Mullins exchanged glances, tacitly raised their respective staffs and hammers, and struck towards the void above the Linglong board.

This time, the two aimed in different directions.

Bam! Bam!

With two soft sounds, everyone present could clearly feel the spiritual energy within the Linglong board area in turmoil, calming after a while.

At the same time, they clearly saw that on the board of the Linglong board, ten pieces suddenly flew up, five black pieces and five white pieces.

After rising into the air, the ten pieces were suspended in the air, as if held by an invisible force.

"This..."

At this moment, including Wyatt Barnes, everyone present couldn’t help but widen their eyes in surprise.