Legend of Wyatt
Chapter 1073: South Outlands

Chapter 1073: Chapter 1073: South Outlands

"Do you still have any doubts now?"

Wyatt Barnes looked at the alchemist who doubted him, and asked indifferently.

If "red flame" wasn’t used for refining in the end, the Pill Medicine this alchemist produced would indeed be purer compared to the other alchemist.

However, once the "red flame" was employed, it was just the opposite.

In today’s "Alchemist Competition," from the beginning, Wyatt Barnes never judged the level of a group of alchemists solely by the "purity" of their Pill Medicines.

Besides looking at the purity of the Pill Medicine, he also scrutinized the purity of the "red flame"!

The greater the purity of an alchemist’s red flame, the greater their potential.

This point was something he knew from the memories of the Reincarnating Martial Emperor.

Faced with Wyatt Barnes’s question, that dissatisfied alchemist, his face flushed with shame, nodded apologetically to Wyatt Barnes, and then flew off somewhat dejectedly.

"Thank you, Elder Barnes,"

Meanwhile, another alchemist was brimming with excitement, never expecting that he would actually pass the semifinals, qualify for the ’finals,’ and become an honorary member of the Gagnon Family.

In the Alchemist Competition, those who could make it from the semifinals to the finals were a shoo-in to join the Gagnon Family.

"You don’t have to thank me; your alchemy skills are commendable... With your talent, becoming a ’Grade One alchemist’ would not be difficult, as long as you continue to work hard."

Wyatt Barnes shook his head as he spoke.

"A Grade One alchemist? Could I really achieve that?"

The alchemist asked excitedly.

He was currently just a Grade Six alchemist, and the thought of becoming a ’Grade One alchemist’ in the future was something he didn’t even dare to contemplate.

"That will depend on whether you work hard or not... You may step down now, and wait for the final."

Wyatt Barnes said.

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, the alchemist respectfully took his leave.

At the same time, many admiring gazes were cast toward Wyatt Barnes, filled with ever-increasing reverence.

This was what being a ’Grade One alchemist’ entailed!

In just a few words, he had turned the tide for an alchemist who was initially at a disadvantage, enabling him to advance through the semifinals and into the finals.

"No wonder the ancestral notes left by our family recorded that a ’Grade One alchemist’ is never mediocre! It seems to be true indeed."

An elder of the Gagnon Family exclaimed in admiration.

Wyatt Barnes’s ’methods’ thoroughly impressed him.

"Of course! Anyone who can become a ’Grade One alchemist’ is undoubtedly a peerless figure in the art of alchemy!"

Another Gagnon Family elder said.

Regardless, Wyatt Barnes’s actions in the Alchemist Competition commanded the deep admiration of all the participating alchemists and simultaneously overawed the Gagnon Family members led by the family head ’Randy Gagnon.’

With Wyatt pulling such a move, no one dared to question him again.

The Alchemist Competition’s ’semifinals’ soon concluded smoothly, leaving only the thirty most outstanding alchemists.

However, most of those who were eliminated did not leave, instead, they eagerly awaited the ’finals’ with great interest.

For them, this was undoubtedly a superb learning opportunity.

Such a gathering of excellent alchemists was rare to witness, and perhaps they could glean insights from a particular alchemist that would enhance their proficiency in the alchemical arts.

The finals arrived as scheduled.

The thirty prospective honorary members of the Gagnon Family took their positions, one after the other.

Wyatt Barnes, as the ’chief judge,’ was responsible for overseeing the event.

With Wyatt Barnes, the ’Grade One alchemist’ in attendance, other judges—including Zen Gagnon—knew their place, stood where they were, and watched from a distance, not daring to disturb Wyatt Barnes.

As time passed, the thirty alchemists began refining their Pill Medicines.

Wyatt Barnes commented on each alchemist’s Pill Medicine, long or short; each remark won wholehearted acceptance from every alchemist.

In the process of commenting, the extensive knowledge Wyatt Barnes displayed in the art of alchemy once again shocked everyone.

"It seems that our Gagnon Family has indeed found a treasure this time... An ordinary ’Grade One alchemist,’ in theory, might not even be qualified to carry Elder Barnes’s shoes!"

Randy Gagnon, the family head and himself a Grade Two alchemist, after witnessing Wyatt Barnes’s extensive knowledge, could hardly contain his excitement.

His low murmur was also distinctly heard by the people of the Gagnon Family, leaving them stunned.

"Family head... are you suggesting that even ’Chairman Keller’ of the South Outlands Alchemist Guild would be inferior to Elder Barnes in theory?"

Kaizen Gagnon’s small eyes widened, and his chubby face revealed a shock.

"Chairman Keller, whom I’ve visited several times for advice... Although he is also a ’Grade One alchemist,’ he falls far short of Elder Barnes in terms of understanding the art of alchemy."

This was the conclusion that Randy Gagnon reached after comparisons.

For a moment, the people of the Gagnon Family were once again enveloped in silence.

The ’Chairman Keller’ the family head mentioned—they were well aware of who he was.

He was the chairman of the South Outlands Alchemist Guild of the Cloud Skies Continent, a prestigious ’Grade One alchemist.’

The Cloud Skies Continent, with the Weak Water River as the boundary, is divided into the Inner Land and Outer Land.

The territory of Northumberland, where the Gagnon Family resided, was located within the Southern Outer Land of the Cloud Skies Continent, an area also known as the ’South Outlands.’

To really speak of it,

whether it be Wyatt Barnes’ initial location, "Great Turdo Dynasty," or that "Northern Desert," both belonged to the "South Outlands."

"In the past, I only knew our current South Outlands had only one ’Chairman Keller,’ a Grade One alchemist! Now it seems, that is not the case."

"Yes. It turns out, within our South Outlands, there is another alchemist like Elder Barnes, a monstrosity of a Grade One alchemist! In terms of age, Elder Barnes is much younger than Chairman Keller."

"Younger in age, yet the level of alchemy is not inferior... Moreover, even the patriarch who had communicated with Chairman Keller felt that Chairman Keller was not a match for Elder Barnes."

...

A group of Gagnon Family elders whispered among themselves, and soon, their gazes unanimously fell upon the distant figure in purple.

To them, that young man had now become even more inscrutable.

"Wyatt Barnes..."

Jadiel Gagnon always had a thick smile on his face. Ever since Wyatt Barnes revealed his identity as a ’Grade One alchemist,’ other than surprise, all that was left on his face was a smile.

He had never imagined it.

Not long ago, he was worried that Wyatt Barnes, who was about to be executed by the Gagnon Family, would suddenly soar to the heavens and become the most popular person in the Gagnon Family.

"Patriarch, with such high regard for Elder Barnes, if you could receive his guidance, do you think you have a chance to break through to a ’Grade One alchemist’?"

The Gagnon Family Protector Elder ’Kylen Gagnon’ looked at Randy Gagnon with a solemn face and asked.

Randy Gagnon, the patriarch of the Gagnon Family, had exhibited exceptional ’alchemy talent’ from a young age and was recognized by the Gagnon Family as the person most likely to become a ’Grade One alchemist’ in nearly a century.

"There’s a chance."

Randy Gagnon’s eyes flashed, expectancy appeared on his face, and his eyes sparkled.

Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! Hiss! Hiss!

...

As Randy Gagnon spoke, as expected, it sparked a series of gasps.

Including the Three Great Protector Elders of the Gagnon Family, all the higher-ups involuntarily drew in a breath of cold air.

Randy Gagnon’s response had utterly astonished them.

When they looked at Wyatt Barnes again, their eyes gleamed.

It was as if he was not a person, but a peerless work of art, easily enchanting anyone who beheld it.

However, Wyatt Barnes was currently reviewing the alchemists who participated in the final round of the Alchemist Competition, unaware of these gazes.

It wasn’t long before he had listed the rankings of thirty alchemists.

And to this ranking, not one of the thirty alchemists raised any objections.

"Elder Zen Gagnon, I’ll leave the rest to you."

After the matter was settled, Wyatt Barnes returned to Fill Bear’s side and spoke to Zen Gagnon.

Zen Gagnon quickly responded, not daring to delay, and turned to address the thirty alchemists, ready to release the Gagnon Family’s predetermined ’rewards.’

But before Zen Gagnon could speak, someone couldn’t resist asking, "I wonder if the top three of this Alchemist Competition could receive guidance from Elder Barnes?"

According to the rewards set by the Gagnon Family in the past.

The top three individuals of the Alchemist Competition could receive guidance from a ’Grade Two alchemist’ of the Gagnon Family.

Today, with the addition of an Honorary Minister like Elder Barnes, who was also a ’Grade One alchemist’ with profound knowledge in alchemy, the top three alchemists of this competition were captivated.

The one who inquired was none other than the person who ranked ’second’ in the Alchemist Competition.

"Being too greedy isn’t a good thing."

Zen Gagnon gave the alchemist a deep look, but instead of giving a definitive reply, he turned his head to consult with the patriarch ’Randy Gagnon.’

"Elder Barnes has been through a long journey and must be tired... Jadiel, take Elder Barnes and that brother down to rest."

However, Randy Gagnon seemed not to notice Zen Gagnon’s look and directly addressed Jadiel Gagnon.

"Yes."

Jadiel Gagnon respectfully replied and then looked at Wyatt Barnes and Fill Bear.

"Fill Bear, let’s go."

Wyatt Barnes called out to Fill Bear, took the ’ice coffin,’ and followed Jadiel Gagnon to leave. As they departed, he glanced at the Gagnon Family’s high-ranking members, nodding and smiling as a greeting.

The high-ranking members of the Gagnon Family, from the patriarch to the Three Great Protector Elders, smiled back in response, not daring to neglect a detail.

In their eyes now,

Elder Barnes was a ’treasure,’ a treasure that could greatly aid the Gagnon Family in producing another Grade One alchemist.

Wyatt Barnes’ departure left the top three alchemists of the competition feeling greatly disappointed.

"After joining the Gagnon Family, work hard and strive to stand out... Perhaps then, you might earn Elder Barnes’ guidance."

At this moment, Randy Gagnon looked towards the thirty inducted cadet branches and spoke indifferently.

Randy Gagnon’s words ignited hope once again in the eyes of the thirty.

Yet the high-ranking members of the Gagnon Family knew all too well.

Given Elder Barnes’ capability to guide their patriarch in alchemy, even their other Grade Two alchemists would likely be clamoring for Elder Barnes’ guidance.

Besides the few Grade Two alchemists, the Gagnon Family also had a group of Grade Three alchemists.

For these newly inducted ’youngsters’ to receive guidance from Elder Barnes would undoubtedly be more difficult than ascending to the heavens.

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