Legend of Wyatt-Chapter 1479: The Domineering Trevor Baillie

"Wyatt Barnes, taken as a disciple by Elder Baillie on behalf of his master, has now become Elder Baillie’s junior martial brother?"

Outside the grand courtyard where Evander Mullins resided, Kai Simmons, who initially intended to visit him, abruptly halted his steps upon hearing Evander’s furious roar.

A complex expression flickered in his eyes.

Yet, the corners of his lips curled into a faint, elusive smile.

At the same time, he stopped approaching Evander and turned away.

He understood Evander’s temper well; seeking him out at this moment would undoubtedly be a self-inflicted ordeal.

In the days that followed, the news spreading within the Inner Sect quickly reached the Outer Sect, shocking everyone there.

If certain outstanding disciples from the Outer Sect were secretly taken as personal disciples by Inner Sect elders, few would find it surprising.

Such occurrences were not uncommon in the history of the Moon Radiance Sect.

However, for an Outer Sect disciple to be recognized as a junior martial brother by an Inner Sect elder—this was unprecedented in the sect’s history.

The most crucial detail was that the Inner Sect elder who acknowledged the Outer Sect disciple as his junior martial brother was no ordinary elder.

"Elder Baillie accepted Wyatt Barnes as a disciple on behalf of his master and recognized him as his ’junior martial brother’? Is this true?"

"The news came from within the Inner Sect and has been confirmed by people at Elder Baillie’s residence... There’s no way this information is false."

"Wyatt Barnes is incredible! For most Outer Sect disciples, being accepted as a disciple by an Inner Sect elder is an enviable achievement... But he went a step further and became the elder’s junior martial brother. He’s practically on par with an Inner Sect elder."

"What’s more, the elder who recognized Wyatt is Elder Baillie... And who doesn’t know that Elder Baillie is our Moon Radiance Sect’s only ’three-star Saint Markings Master’?"

"In the Nine-Sect Alliance, among the nine major sects, only our Moon Radiance Sect and one other sect have a three-star Saint Markings Master. The other seven sects don’t have one and must come to us or the other sect to request a three-star Saint Markings Master."

"Even the Sect Leader shows great respect when meeting Elder Baillie. If Elder Baillie were to leave the Moon Radiance Sect out of displeasure, it would be an enormous loss for the sect."

...

As the news spread, the entire Outer Sect erupted in turmoil.

Almost everyone who wasn’t in closed cultivation—Outer Sect elders, stewards, or disciples—heard the news immediately.

In a secluded residence located in a corner of the Outer Sect, Grand Elder Pov Easton nearly spat out the tea he had just sipped upon hearing the news. "Wyatt Barnes was recognized as Elder Baillie’s junior brother?"

Swallowing the tea down, Pov Easton sucked in a sharp breath, his face brimming with shock.

As Grand Elder of the Outer Sect, Pov Easton’s status within the Moon Radiance Sect was indistinguishable from that of an Inner Sect elder, and in fact, it even surpassed the average Inner Sect elder.

However, even Pov Easton, though he didn’t need to be overly deferential, still had to maintain a polite and respectful demeanor in front of Elder Baillie.

All of this was not only due to Elder Baillie’s formidable strength but even more so because Baillie was a ’three-star Saint Markings Master’!

Within the sect, Pov Easton’s fearsome figure was second only to the Saint Realm powerhouses, including the Sect Leader himself—and that fear extended to Elder Baillie.

But now, Pov Easton was hearing that Elder Baillie had recognized Wyatt Barnes as his junior martial brother?

"Elder Baillie isn’t someone who acts without consideration. Why would he recognize Wyatt Barnes as his junior martial brother?"

This puzzle troubled Pov Easton for a long time, yet he couldn’t come up with an answer.

Finally, he could only resort to speculation.

"Perhaps Wyatt revealed his true identity to him, and Elder Baillie recognized him as a junior martial brother to divert suspicion and protect him?"

Aside from this, Pov Easton truly couldn’t think of another plausible reason.

He found it hard to believe Wyatt Barnes and Elder Baillie had known each other for long.

If Wyatt already had a relationship with Elder Baillie before, then during his life-and-death duel with Sail Fenning, why would he spend four- and five-grade Holy Stones to enlist Pov Easton himself as a ’witness’?

Thus, Pov Easton was certain that Wyatt and Elder Baillie had only recently crossed paths.

While Pov Easton was stunned by the news of Elder Baillie recognizing Wyatt Barnes as his junior martial brother, elsewhere, in one of the Outer Sect’s independent courtyards, Holden Yellow also heard the news.

Smash!!

The moment Holden Yellow learned of it, his expression darkened, and he struck out with his palm, causing thunderous vibrations as the stone table before him shattered into dust.

"Is this news true?"

Glowering, Holden demanded an answer from the Outer Sect disciple who had reported it.

"It’s true. Even Elder Baillie’s residence staff have acknowledged it," the disciple confirmed, nodding.

"Leave now,"

Taking a deep breath, Holden waved his hand impatiently.

After the messenger disciple departed, Holden gritted his teeth and cursed under his breath, "So I’m supposed to just let this matter with Wyatt Barnes go? My thirty-thousand-plus merit points wasted for nothing?"

He refused to accept this!

Finally, Holden exhaled deeply and muttered with a grim look, "Wyatt Barnes, now that you have Elder Baillie backing you up, I indeed cannot touch you within the sect... But if you dare set foot outside it, I will make you regret it for the rest of your life!"

Evidently, Holden was unwilling to let the matter slide completely.

Meanwhile, in another corner of the Outer Sect, steward Vein Weber also heard the earth-shaking news. His face turned extremely grim, "How could Wyatt Barnes possibly deserve Elder Baillie’s favor, much less become his junior martial brother?"

The prospect of vengeance suddenly seemed dauntingly dim.

"Forget it, forget it... The conflicts between us stemmed initially from Uriel. Now, with such a powerful backing, it isn’t worth continuing this feud! Otherwise, if Elder Baillie traces anything back to me, I’ll be dead for sure!"

Unlike Holden Yellow, Vein chose to compromise.

"I must notify Uriel of this right away... He should abandon any grudge he holds against Wyatt Barnes."

Acting swiftly, Vein wrote a letter, sending it directly to his family, the Weber Family.

He didn’t want Uriel’s unresolved grudge with Wyatt to bring catastrophe upon their clan.

"Elder Baillie? Moon Radiance Sect’s sole three-star Saint Markings Master?"

In another isolated courtyard, Mandy Wood’s reddened eyes and grave expression revealed her turmoil, "Wyatt Barnes, Wyatt Barnes... Were you truly born to suppress me, Mandy Wood? I won’t accept this! I refuse!!"

Her muttering soon escalated into an enraged growl.

At this moment, she felt an overwhelming sense of rivalry and fate akin to ’why must I be born in the shadow of another?’

Elsewhere, Center Montes also heard the news, letting out a long sigh, "I just hope my uncle can let this go... Though that’s unlikely. Elder Baillie is not someone even my master, the Deputy Sect Leader of the Moon Radiance Sect, would dare provoke."

His master, though a Deputy Sect Leader and one who had reached half-step Saint Realm, was ultimately only evenly matched with Elder Baillie.

This was only due to Elder Baillie wielding a top-grade Earth Saint Artifact inscribed with three three-star Saint Markings. Although Baillie’s cultivation was merely at the peak of entering Saint Realm, the artifact made it possible for him to challenge those at the half-step Saint Realm with remarkable ease.

Finally, Center clenched his teeth and left the Outer Sect, heading toward the Inner Sect.

No matter what, Evander Mullins was his uncle, and he intended to personally advise him.

"Understood,"

When Center Montes spoke earnestly to persuade his uncle, Evander gave him an indifferent response.

Though Center discerned his uncle’s perfunctory tone, he also knew there was only so much he could do. "Uncle, now that Wyatt Barnes is Elder Baillie’s junior martial brother, even my master would hesitate to make an enemy of him."

"I understand."

Again, Evander gave a bland acknowledgement. "If there’s nothing else, you may leave."

Realizing this was his uncle’s way of subtly dismissing him, Center sighed inwardly and left.

Whether this matter resolved or worsened, he had already made his attempt, and it would suffice as an answer to his mother, who had passed away years ago.

After Center had departed, Evander sneered coldly, "Let it go? Impossible! I swore long ago that anyone from Hill Mountain City would either die or submit to me... Wyatt Barnes is no exception!"

Five days later, Evander Mullins’ residence received an uninvited guest.

"Elder Baillie,"

Upon seeing the visitor, Evander’s face displayed an unnatural tension, though he courteously bowed. Despite being an Inner Sect elder himself, the status difference between them within the Moon Radiance Sect was worlds apart.

"Elder Mullins,"

The visitor, none other than Trevor Baillie, Wyatt Barnes’ senior martial brother, spoke. "I am not one to beat around the bush. My visit today is to remind you of one thing... Wyatt Barnes is my junior martial brother. Anyone who tries to harm him is slapping me in the face!"

His tone remained calm but struck with overbearing authority.

"Elder Baillie’s bond with your junior martial brother is so strong it’s truly enviable,"

Suppressing his inner fury while taking a deep breath, Evander struggled to force a faint smile.

"I’ve said my piece. Take care of yourself."

With a flick of the sleeve and an indifferent glance at Evander, Trevor Baillie turned and left, moving as swiftly as the wind, entering and exiting Evander’s territory with unrestrained ease.

Once Trevor was gone, Evander’s face turned completely sinister—not bothering to conceal his vengeful thoughts. "Wyatt Barnes, so long as you live, I refuse to rest! Unless you stay forever in the Moon Radiance Sect, I’ll ensure your death is inevitable!"

With that, Evander left his own residence, departing the Inner Sect and even the Moon Radiance Sect itself.

Leaving the sect behind, Evander headed north.

The northern direction happened to lead toward Thames River City.

Thames River City was the largest and most prosperous settlement within the Nine-Sect Alliance region and served as its central hub, where the alliance headquarters resided.

Due to its bustling nature, it became a gathering place for all walks of life from within the Nine-Sect Alliance."