On the Life and Death Stage, a solitary figure stood with an air of proud indifference, as if transformed into a statue.
Time quietly swept by.
Gradually, the surroundings of the Life and Death Stage filled with some Seven Star Sword Sect disciples, who seemed to be growing impatient.
"Where is Wyatt Barnes? Why hasn't he showed up yet?"
"Apparently, he personally agreed to this 'two-year promise' two years ago, he couldn't possibly have gotten scared now, could he?"
"It's possible. Two years ago, Mr.Zither was already an Original Infant Realm Seventh-Order martial artist... With Mr.Zither's talent, advancing to the 'Original Infant Realm Ninth-Order', would not surprise me in the least."
"The Original Infant Realm Ninth Order… Wyatt Barnes, who was merely Original Infant Realm Fourth Order one year ago, probably can't compete with Mr.Zither in just one year."
"Yes, perhaps in a few years he could surpass Mr. Zither, but right now it seems unlikely."
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