Wilbur took a few steps back on theyer of fallen leaves. When he took another look at it, a golden light appeared on the golden formation. As the light dissipated, a figure emerged in front of him.


    The man was wearing a set of ck armor and holding a ck axe. He had a handsome face, fair skin, and dark lips, giving an impression of arrogance when he smiled.


    Wilbur looked at the man who had suddenly appeared and asked, "Who are you?"


    The man replied, "Are Fremont''s chosen one? I can sense the dragon aura within you. This energy is quite strong, indicating that you have obtained the eighth dragon cauldron."


    "Who are you?"


    "Calm down. I am also a cultivator like you. Years ago, I was severely injured and almost died. It was Fremont who saved me and assigned me to guard the ninth dragon cauldron here. A hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye. I thought Fremont''s chosen one would never appear, but it seems I was wrong. You have indeed appeared."


    Wilbur looked at the man with confusion and said, "You are the guardian assigned by Senior Fremont?"


    "That''s right. My name is Josie. What''s your name?"


    "I''m Wilbur. You''re right. I came to Vicente Primeval Forest to find the fragments of the ninth dragon cauldron. Now, I need to cross this forest, reach the immortal realm within, and then search for that greatke."


    Josie shrugged helplessly and said, "Crossing the forest and reaching the immortal realm is not within my jurisdiction. However, since you havee this far, to proceed, you must pass three of my tests."


    "What? Three tests?"


    Wilbur thought he had misheard and frowned," Josie, why are there three tests?"


    "Because the fragments of the dragon cauldron are of great significance. I cannot let anyone obtain them easily. There are three tests, and you must pass all of them. Of course, if you are unwilling to face the challenge, I won''t make things difficult for you. But if you leave the forest now, you cannot set foot here again for ten years. Otherwise, I will do my utmost to kill you."


    As Josie spoke, there was a cold glint in his eyes. In his view, the rules set by Fremont could not be broken. Anyone seeking the Nine Dragon Cauldrons must follow these rules, and those who attempt to bypass them will face death.


    "You!"


    Wilbur was stunned but had no choice. He lowered his head and muttered softly, "Ten years? Making me wait another ten years? That''s impossible."


    "So, have you decided? If you have, give me your answer."


    "Alright!"


    Wilbur raised his head and looked at Josie, saying, "I agree. I will ept your three tests. Now, please tell me about the first test."


    At that moment, Wilbur''s eyes were resolute. Seeing this, Josie felt a touch of admiration and smiled, "You, young man, truly have courage. Since you are willing to ept the challenge, I will now tell you the details of the first test."