Ever since Wilbur learned about Light Valley in Cametra, he lost interest in the Church of Holy Illuminati. He assumed that the Church of Holy Illuminati had submitted to Light Valley, so they would not attack him under the new world order, after all.


    However, the appearance of that man proved that something was up. Light Valley probably had a change of mind toward him.


    Wilbur felt fearful when he realized that. The power that Light Valleymanded was not to be underestimated, after all. Originally, he thought Light Valley would take a year or two before they changed their mind, and at the very least, they would still take half a year before they regarded him as a threat.


    The effects of what happened in Cametra were quite consequential, after all. It would take at least six months before the world shifted its focus away from Cametra. However, Wilbur did not expect Cametra would choose to make a move on him in such a short time.


    Wilbur felt lucky that he was overseas. Even if Light Valley attacked him, Faron and the others would not get dragged into it.


    Since Light Valley had made their move, it would seem that time was running out for him. The only way that he could change his fate was to gather the Nine Dragon Cauldrons, and then ask Fremont for help.


    Wilbur had some understanding of the mystery of dragon aura. If Fremont was willing to teach him how to master dragon aura, Wilbur would not need to fear Light Valley again.


    The Dark Lord might be from the middle dimension, but dragon aura was a higher dimension power of the universe''sw. If he could master dragon aura, he would be able to defeat the Dark Lord.


    No cultivator would turn down the chance to get stronger. Wilbur also desired to be more powerful. Although he never met the Dark Lord in person, he knew how powerful the Dark Messenger was.


    He absorbed the energy of each opponent he killed. The Dark Messenger''s power was superior to Wilbur''s. However, if Wilbur could master dragon aura, he would have a decent chance of defeating the Dark Messenger.


    Wilbur did not sleep that night. The next morning, he headed to the Korlyn City Museum and met Kearson again. Kearson seemed happy to see Wilbur again, going in for a hug, and smiled as he said, "Oh, Mister Penn! My dear friend, you''re finally here. I''ve been waiting a long time for you."


    Kearson snapped his fingers and said, "Bring the wooden box I prepared." "Yes, sir."


    His assistant, Carter, nodded. Then, he retrieved a refined wooden box. Kearson took the box and passed it to Wilbur himself. He said, "It belongs to you now, Mister Penn."


    Wilbur transferred a million dors to Kearsonst night. He wanted to leave Rostead after acquiring the seventh dragon cauldron. However, he was stunned when he opened the box because it was empty. The seventh dragon cauldron he wanted was not inside.


    Wilbur frowned and asked, "What is the meaning of this, Mister Kearson?"


    "Huh?"


    Kearson was puzzled for two seconds. He asked, "What''s wrong, Mister Penn? Isn''t this the bronze cauldron you wanted? You showed me the photost night. If I recall correctly, that''s the cauldron."


    Wilbur faced the wooden box at Kearson and said, "You''re right, Mister Kearson. I did want the bronze cauldron, but there''s nothing inside this wooden box. I heard that you''re a man of honor before I came here. Is this how you deal with business, Mister Kearson?"