Chapter 2473: Chapter 2473: Elder Ancestor Qingyue, Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal!

Just as a group of people were fixated on the newly appeared burly middle-aged man.

"Elder Ancestor!"

"Elder Ancestor!"

...

Several voices of respectful salutation rang out, attracting the attention of those present.

Everyone’s gaze immediately shifted from the burly middle-aged man to the few people who had voiced the respectful salutation towards him. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Among those individuals, except for a young man, the rest were elderly.

Yet, even these elderly men showed utmost respect and reverence before the burly middle-aged man, not daring to slacken, their reverence reminiscent of devout worship.

"Aren’t they from our Void Plane’s ’Power Saint Sect’?"

Soon, several Scattered Immortals from the Void Plane recognized those elderly figures and confirmed their identity as members of their Void Plane’s top force, the ’Power Saint Sect’.

"They really are from the Power Saint Sect!"

"I recognize the elderly man in the green robe... He’s the Second Elder of the Power Saint Sect, a Seven Tribulations Loose Immortal!"

"I’ve seen the elderly man in the blue robe once before... He’s the Third Elder of the Power Saint Sect, also a Seven Tribulations Loose Immortal!"

...

Amidst the conversations of the Scattered Immortals from the Void Plane, not only were the identities of those from the Power Saint Sect confirmed, but it was revealed that the two elders from the Power Saint Sect held unusual status.

Second Elder, Third Elder.

Both are ’Seven Tribulations Loose Immortals’!

"This is our Power Saint Sect’s Elder Ancestor, Elder Ancestor Qingyue!"

While a group of Scattered Immortals from the Void Plane recognized the two Seven Tribulations Loose Immortals of the Power Saint Sect, the Power Saint Sect’s Second Elder glanced around and announced loudly.

Elder Ancestor Qingyue!

With this announcement from the Second Elder of the Power Saint Sect, those from the other four secular planes, including Wyatt Barnes, merely glanced at the burly middle-aged man with some surprise, vaguely realizing his significance.

However, the group of Scattered Immortals from the Void Plane, upon hearing the Second Elder’s words, collectively changed expressions, their eyes showing traces of fear.

"Elder Ancestor Qingyue? He’s... he’s actually the Elder Ancestor Qingyue of the Power Saint Sect?!"

A Scattered Immortal from the Void Plane looked at the burly middle-aged man as if he had seen a ghost, utterly incredulous.

"I thought he was at most an Eight Tribulations Loose Immortal from the Power Saint Sect... Never did I expect him to be the Elder Ancestor Qingyue, the Power Saint Sect’s sole ’Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal’!"

"I’ve only heard of the Power Saint Sect having such a Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal, never seen him... Yet today, I’ve met him here."

"Him appearing at this moment, seemingly targeting Wyatt Barnes... I fear he comes with ill intentions."

...

The Scattered Immortals from the Void Plane also noticed a particular issue:

From the moment Elder Ancestor Qingyue of the Power Saint Sect appeared, his gaze has never left Wyatt Barnes, as though Wyatt had some special allure.

Gradually, those present also realized this issue.

"It’s truly unexpected that he’s a ’Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal’!"

Upon learning that the burly middle-aged man was a Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal, those present couldn’t help but feel shocked.

Simultaneously, many couldn’t help but speculate: "Seeing the way he looks at Wyatt Barnes now, it’s clearly as if flames of greed were rising... It seems he has his eye on something Wyatt possesses."

"Or perhaps... he covets something on Wyatt and his companions."

"Among the treasures Wyatt and his companions have, the most precious are definitely those few Immortal treasures... Currently, reliable sources say that Wyatt and his companions possess more than five Immortal treasures in total!"

"More than five Immortal treasures... Tsk tsk, that’s a huge fortune!"

"It’s a shame that my power is far from being Wyatt’s match... Otherwise, I’d also be tempted by the Immortal treasures in Wyatt’s possession."

...

At this moment, everyone present could see:

The burly middle-aged man, the ’Elder Ancestor Qingyue’ from the Void Plane’s top force, the Power Saint Sect, harbored greed for the Immortal treasures, and perhaps other treasures, belonging to Wyatt Barnes and his companions.

As the person involved, Wyatt Barnes naturally realized this.

"Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal!"

Upon learning that the burly middle-aged man eyeing Wyatt Barnes with greed is a ’Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal’, the faces of Winnie Romero, Karina Hanson, and others instantly shifted to slightly grim expressions.

Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal, this is definitely no easy opponent!

If there’s anyone among Wyatt Barnes’ group who can still remain calm, it would undoubtedly be Wyatt Barnes himself and his wife, Keer.

Keer stood there, her gaze never leaving Wyatt Barnes, watching him with intense infatuation.

At this moment, it seemed in her eyes, Wyatt Barnes was the only one left in the world...

The appearance of the burly middle-aged man did not disturb her in the slightest.

Just as almost everyone was speculating that the burly middle-aged man, the Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal from the Power Saint Sect of the Void Plane, known as ’Qingyue Elder Ancestor’, had taken a liking to Wyatt Barnes and the immortal treasures held by those around him.

Qingyue Elder Ancestor spoke:

"Wyatt Barnes!"

Qingyue Elder Ancestor eyed Wyatt Barnes greedily and said in a deep voice, "As the successor of Breezy Wind from back then, although you didn’t obtain the Daai Law Golden Immortal legacy with the opening of the Outer Heaven Secret Realm this time, your strength is enough to rival Breezy Wind of the past."

"It’s a pity, a vessel without sin, only to have a prized treasure... today, you and those around you are destined to perish! The immortal treasures in your hands and those around you are also destined to stay!"

As soon as Qingyue Elder Ancestor spoke, he bluntly declared his intention to kill Wyatt Barnes and company to snatch their immortal treasures.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Qingyue Elder Ancestor’s words, Wyatt Barnes narrowed his eyes slightly. After a faint ’oh’, he followed up by saying, "To want us to perish and seize our immortal treasures... I’m afraid you alone aren’t qualified."

Wyatt Barnes was very aware of his current strength.

Even when facing a true ’Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal’, he might not have the ability to defeat or kill them, but he was more than 90% confident he could at least fight to a draw.

So, even knowing that the burly middle-aged man before him was a ’Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal’, he did not fear!

Wyatt’s calm composure took many by surprise.

"From Wyatt Barnes’ words, it seems... he’s not afraid of this Qingyue Elder Ancestor!"

"As a Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal, Qingyue Elder Ancestor surely has immortal treasures... Wyatt Barnes must know this. Yet, he’s so calm, which means either he’s bluffing or he truly doesn’t fear Qingyue Elder Ancestor."

"A Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal with immortal treasures... isn’t that the peak combination of strength in the mortal plane?"

"Indeed."

...

Amidst their conversations, many were surprised by Wyatt Barnes’ calm demeanor yet did not think he could be a match for Qingyue Elder Ancestor.

Of course, there were also those who believed Wyatt Barnes’s calmness came from confidence.

"When Wyatt Barnes previously killed the top Eight Tribulations Loose Immortal from the Mora Plane, he demonstrated strength comparable to a Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal... whether in attack or speed, his strength matched that of the Nine Tribulations Loose Immortal!"

"Yeah. So what if this Qingyue Elder Ancestor has immortal treasures? As long as Wyatt Barnes deploys that sword array-forming Immortal Method, he can outright seize Qingyue Elder Ancestor’s immortal treasures!"

"I think Qingyue Elder Ancestor can, at most, fight to a draw with Wyatt Barnes... it’s almost impossible for him to defeat Wyatt Barnes."

"I think so too."

...

Those who deeply analyzed Wyatt Barnes’s current showcased strength unanimously believed that Wyatt Barnes’s prowess was not inferior to Qingyue Elder Ancestor’s and were full of confidence in Wyatt Barnes.

There were also some people who remained neutral, unwilling to declare definitively who was stronger between Wyatt Barnes and Qingyue Elder Ancestor...

For them, ’facts’ mattered more than speculation.

And just when everyone thought Qingyue Elder Ancestor would be enraged upon hearing Wyatt Barnes’s words and make a move against him—

An unexpected scene unfolded:

"Indeed."

Qingyue Elder Ancestor, upon hearing Wyatt Barnes’s words, nodded, "I have already witnessed Wyatt Barnes’s strength earlier; it is truly not inferior to mine... moreover, I can’t currently think of a way to counter your method of seizing immortal treasures."

"If you and I were to fight, at most it would end in a draw."

Qingyue Elder Ancestor spoke directly.

What Qingyue Elder Ancestor’s words revealed was that:

Even he didn’t think he could defeat Wyatt Barnes, let alone kill him!

"Hmm?"

Hearing Qingyue Elder Ancestor’s rather self-aware words, Wyatt Barnes’s brow involuntarily furrowed, as this was somewhat unexpected.

He had initially thought:

That Qingyue Elder Ancestor dared make boastful claims purely out of blind self-confidence.

But now, it seemed that wasn’t the case...

Qingyue Elder Ancestor was quite self-aware!

"What’s going on? Since this Qingyue Elder Ancestor himself admits he can at most fight Wyatt Barnes to a draw... then why did he say earlier that he would have Wyatt Barnes and his companions killed and snatch their immortal treasures?"

Many were perplexed by this.

"Perhaps... he has ’allies’?"

Suddenly, someone suggested.

"Allies?!"

Just as Wyatt Barnes, like everyone else, was momentarily stunned, a swift whooshing sound reached his ears.

Whoosh!

Moments later, a figure descended from the sky, capturing the attention of everyone, including Wyatt Barnes.