'Did he say Otis Wen? Isn't that the legendary marshal from the folk stories in my country?'
Austin thought as he looked at the tall man.
According to ancient legends of Brilliant Kingdom on Earth where Austin was from, there were four great marshals. They were Marshal Reg, Marshal Adair, Marshal Otis, and Marshal Bevis. This time, they were meeting one of them.
"Mr. Otis, these two were also from the three thousand big and small universes. We're actually together when we entered the Fallen Divine Valley,"
Tyrone said as he introduced Ingram and Austin.
"I see. All of you are from the three thousand big and small universes, huh?"
Otis took a quick glance at Ingram and Austin.
"For now, let's go inside so we could talk properly.
I know you just arrived here, so you must have many questions," Otis said to the three.
"Oh, and Bill, they're acquaintances of mine. I'm afraid you should let it go."
Otis turned back and looked at Bill with a fair warning.
Obviously, Bill was disappointed. He didn't want to waste the opportunity to take advantage of the newcomers.
But in the end, he didn't have a choice, so he snorted coldly and left eventually.
The other divine gods also went back to their own places.
Otis then led Austin, Ingram and Tyrone into his room in their palace.
The palace where he stayed was very spacious and dozens of rooms could be found in it.
As soon as they sat down, Otis didn't hold back his sigh.
"You guys are too reckless. What were you thinking when you entered the Fallen Divine Valley? Do you know how dangerous this place is? It's easy to get in here, but it's extremely difficult to get out.
Just look at me. I've been trapped in this place for more than a million years!
If you're not lucky enough, I'm afraid you'll end up like me. In the meantime, you'll stay here and accompany me."
It was obvious that he was disappointed by the actions of the three young men, but it was not his place to get angry since he also did what they just did.
"Mr. Otis, you were stuck in this place for more than a million years?"
Ingram couldn't help but ask as he couldn't believe what he heard the first time Otis mentioned it.
"Yes, you heard that right.
It was indeed a long time ago when I left the three thousand big and small universes. I traveled around the Sea of Chaos and didn't stay in one place for long.
Then, I happened to break into the Fallen Divine Valley with a few of my friends. Ever since then, I have been stuck here and couldn't find a way out,"
Otis replied as he reminisced what had happened a million years ago.
"But why? I mean, what is with this place? Why can't everyone get out?"
Tyrone asked impatiently.
"You just passed a test when you entered here, right? All creatures must keep passing the tests if they want to keep moving.
That's the only way out of here.
Now, if they fail, like us, they would be trapped in here. Well, of course, you could re-take the test, but i
ut Master Frost and Master Brain?"
Ingram remembered and didn't hesitate to ask.
"I'm afraid not.
However, it must mean that the two masters successfully passed the test and left this place long ago.
If you want to find them, you also have to pass the test and keep moving,"
Otis urged them.
The three also nodded in agreement.
"Well, since the Jade Emperor and Queen Siobhan chose you for this mission, it means that all of you are very talented and skillful.
I'm still a member of the Heavenly Court and I deeply respect them. From now on, you three can stay here in my place and use it for your cultivation.
Of course, I'll try my best to keep you safe,"
Otis assured them.
"Sir, I just had to ask. Is this place in chaos?"
Ingram asked without hesitation.
"Actually, it is.
You might already know this. The creatures that were trapped in here came from various places. Some were even from faraway universes of the Sea of Chaos.
In short, there are all kinds of people that you can encounter here.
Moreover, the longer a person is trapped here, means that he will need more cultivation resources.
With that, ambush, assassinations, and even robbery are very common in this area.
That's why many people are forced to form alliances in order to protect themselves.
I, myself is in an alliance with the people living in this palace.
However, you should pay extra attention to Bill. I know that man for so long. He's a greedy and cruel man.
Since you're new here, everyone thinks that you must have brought a lot of cultivation resources with you. Thus, he must have his eyes on you,"
Otis warned.
"Yes, we'll be careful."
The three understood the situation. The Jade Emperor and Queen Siobhan had bestowed them with lots of cultivation resources and other precious items that they could utilize for their mission. They should indeed be careful to not waste any of them.
After their long talk, the three newcomers rested in Otis' room.