Wyatt Barnes chose to temporarily compromise for a very simple reason.
As long as he and Vast Johnson each successfully overcome the tribulation and achieve 'half-step immortality'...
By that time, even if Vast Johnson had the tribulation techniques inherited from the lineage of the Sacred Wander Palace's Palace Master, it couldn't possibly threaten him!
After all, by then, he would have achieved 'half-step immortality'.
A strong person at the half-step immortal level is one who has given birth to the unique 'Immortal Origin Force' of immortals. Their strength is such that, even a Saint Immortal in the Ninth Transformation who comprehends the limits of the world, cannot compare!
"I would like to see... when I achieve 'half-step immortality', what does Vast Johnson have to compete with me?"
When he looked at Vast Johnson again, Wyatt's eyes were filled with intense battle intent.
