The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1075: Gathering Attention

Although the Junior Disciples refused to believe the person answering problems on the Wall of Dilemma was writing nonsense, they couldn’t deny that no one had validated the answers yet.

The doubts gnawed at their heart; the feeling only grew stronger over time.

"In the distant past, we would be lucky even to see a couple of resolutions every several hundred years. Now that ten thousand years have passed, could there really be such a generous expert, solving hundreds of dilemmas at once?"

They didn’t doubt that any Divine Lord or higher-level being could also resolve hundreds of problems on the Wall of Dilemma, even if they weren’t knowledgeable in all aspects. Divine Warrior-level dilemmas were like kindergarten problems to them.

However, just because they could resolve them didn’t mean they would. Otherwise, the Chamber of Dilemmas wouldn’t have accumulated so many problems over the years.

It just wasn’t worth their time and effort.

As such, Vaan’s act of grace was no different from a saint’s in the eyes of the Junior Disciples. These poor souls endured the drought for so long before tasting the generous rain.

Questioning the unexpected kindness was to be expected.

"Someone should go in and confirm their answers on the Wall of Dilemma..."

"Absolutely not! Can you bear the consequences if such action displeases the benevolent almsgiver and causes them to stop addressing the problems on the Wall of Dilemma? We must not doubt our benefactor’s kindness!"

"Benefactor’s kindness? Can you say with certainty that everything written on the Wall of Dilemma is a true solution to our problem? Before the truth comes to light, it’s still hard to say whether they are our benefactor or our nemesis!"

The Junior Disciples were quickly divided into two opposing opinions. One side wanted to believe in the goodwill of others, while the other side questioned it.

"Some of us might have been heaven’s pride back in our desolate, mortal worlds. However, here, we are all bottom feeders, the discarded trash of the Myriad Sea God Palace! No one has a reason to give us such kindness! On the contrary, they have plenty of reasons to step on us! We have always been an unwanted eyesore to others!"

Thousands of Junior Disciples clenched their fists with unwillingness and defiance.

It did seem reasonable for beings looking down on them to pull such a big stunt to break their wills. In fact, it was strange that no one had tried to chase them out of the Myriad Sea God Palace until now.

Vaan’s visit to the Grand Chamber of Dilemma wasn’t unknown.

Several thousand Junior Disciples had learned about his initial arrival. However, no one dared to share this information with the others due to the uncertainties of the situation.

Normally, many Junior Disciples would rejoice at the news of a Noble Being answering problems on the Wall of Dilemma for them. Unfortunately, this Noble Being was extremely young.

As such, even if the Noble Being was born with heaven-blessed talents, how much could they have learned in their short years? Was it really possible for such a young Noble Being to resolve so many dilemmas when the issues had plagued hundreds or thousands of them for countless years?

Undoubtedly, some informed Junior Disciples were more inclined to believe Vaan was writing nonsense on the Wall of Dilemma.

Although the majority of the informed Junior Disciples thought this, they dared not share their opinions and could only maintain silence. Speaking ill of a Noble Being was already a grave offence.

Moreover, on the off chance that they were wrong about the Noble Being’s capability and intention, their grave offence would become worse by multiple levels.

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While the Junior Disciples were divided and tormented over the truth within the Grand Chamber of Dilemma, several hundred groups of Divine Knights and Divine Lords were also drawn toward it. ṝ𝓪₦Ｏ𝖇ЕS

Vaan’s movements and actions did not go unnoticed, even though he didn’t bother to hide them. Even if he tried, it wouldn’t be possible.

Every Noble Being naturally attracted attention, whether they liked it or not.

Many Senior Disciples and even Elite Disciples were mobilized to observe and investigate the situation on behalf of their affiliated factions and associations. Far too many beings had become interested in Vaan since they learned about his existence.

However, even if a hundred million life forms were watching him, this kind of number was only a tiny fraction of the total members within the Outer Palace.

Still, the Grand Chamber of Dilemma was a tainted place, unpopular in the eyes of many beings. Even if Vaan’s presence attracted many visitors, not a single being came within five kilometers of the slum region’s perimeters.

Everyone simply looked for a good vantage point and observed from a distance.

As more groups of Divine Knights and Divine Lords arrived and filled up the vacant spots, they took notice of each other.

"Brother Tertis is also here? Did Noble Zander send you here to collect information?" a Peak Divine Lord-level Bullshark Fish-man casually inquired, seeing Divine Lord Tertis occupying a spot that was only a couple of hundred meters away.

Divine Lord Tertis glanced at Bull-shark Fish-man and replied condescendingly, "My Lord holds the third rank of the Golden Generation Ranking; he wouldn’t be interested in a Noble Being who has just joined the Outer Palace. Unlike Brother Paio, I came here of my own volition."

"Brother Tertis, what do you mean by those words?! Are you saying my Lord is inferior to Noble Zander for caring about these matters?" Divine Lord Paio snarled as all traces of goodwill and respect were wiped off his face.

Divine Lord Tertis smiled mischievously and said, "I didn’t say that, you did. More importantly, do I need to state something so obvious?"

"You...!!" Divine Lord Paio shook with anger. However, he was unable to refute and defend his Lord’s honor.

It was undeniable that Noble Zander held the third rank of the Golden Generation Ranking, while his Lord, Noble Lusca, occupied the seventh rank.

However, this also couldn’t be helped.

Noble Lusca entered the Myriad Sea God Palace later than Noble Zander and was also younger as well. It was normal for Noble Zander to occupy a superior position.

"Kukuku, it sure is lively around here. How can this Humble One miss such entertainments?"

Another powerful Divine Lord suddenly showed up. He used his powerful divine aura to create a space for himself between the two existing groups belonging to Divine Lord Tertis and Divine Lord Paio.

"Brother Buquilus, are you trying to pick a fight?!"

"Hmph! How dare you bully others just because you successfully condensed a sliver of King’s Aura! Do you think I’m afraid of challenging you?!"

Divine Lord Tertis and Divine Lord Paio were both infuriated by Divine Lord Buquilus’s overbearing arrival. Naturally, his action was anything but humble.

The two displeased Divine Lords exerted their own Lord’s Aura to push against Divine Lord Buquilus’s divine aura.

"Kukuku," Divine Lord Buquilus lightly chuckled, unaffected by the twin pressure, and said, "This Humble One doesn’t seek violence, only peace. However, if this Humble One has been issued an official challenge, this Humble One has no other choice but to accept."

While maintaining a seemingly kind smile, Divine Lord Buquilus steadily pushed back the combined divine aura with his own Lord’s Aura, which had been strengthened by a sliver of King’s Aura.

Divine Lord Tertis and Divine Lord Paio fumed as they were slowly pushed out of their spots by the hypocrite, Divine Lord Buquilus. Unfortunately, even if they were unwilling, they lacked the strength to contend.

Although it was just a sliver of King’s Aura, it was also proof that Divine Lord Buquilus had made progress towards becoming a Half-step Divine King.

Such a sliver of King’s Aura gave Divine Lord Buquilus the strength of multiple Peak-stage Divine Lords.

"Have you forgotten the rules, Buquilus?! You’re not allowed to initiate a private duel!" Divine Lord Paio roared angrily, unwilling to give up his spot. It was humiliating to be robbed of his place in front of such a large audience.

"Initiate a private duel?" Divine Lord Buquilus widened his smile before replying, "When did this Humble One lay a hand or feet on you, Brother Paio? This is just a friendly greeting."

Divine Lord Paio immediately felt relief after Divine Lord Buquilus retracted his divine aura.

However, just as Divine Lord Paio took several paces back to his original spot, he was pushed back out by Divine Lord Buquilus’s divine aura.

$%^@##$!

Divine Lord Paio mentally cursed and almost exploded on the spot. Divine Lord Buquilus was such a bastard. How could he bully others like this?!

Meanwhile, Divine Lord Tertis recognized the situation and didn’t try to reclaim his original spot. However, he didn’t leave either. While it was humiliating to be robbed of one’s spot, it was even more shameful to be chased away from it.

Divine Lord Tertis regulated his breathing and focused on achieving inner peace.

"Hohoho, Brother Tertis’s mentality is extraordinary. Brother Paio should learn from Brother Tertis," Divine Lord Buquilus kindly suggested.

The corners of Divine Lord Tertis’s eyes twitched at the indirect provocation.

’A gentleman does not fight an unfavorable battle,’ Divine Lord Tertis reminded himself before ignoring Divine Lord Buquilus.

Meanwhile, Divine Lord Paio almost exploded again. However, he saw Divine Lord Tertis’s inaction and forcefully suppressed his anger.

"Hmph!" Divine Lord Paio snorted, full of discontent, before ultimately ignoring Divine Lord Buquilus as well.

Everyone who witnessed the interaction between the three Peak-stage Divine Lords understood that it was a simple conflict; it was a confrontation between members of three different noble factions.

Divine Lord Buquilus was a follower of Noble Leomaris, who held the second rank in the Golden Generation Ranking.