I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1263: In Big Trouble 02

What on earth?

Laboring in the mines?!

This turn of events caused everyone's eyes to nearly pop out of their sockets!

Logic dictated that the correct move should have been releasing Young Master Liu immediately, attempting every possible way to de-escalate the tension, and then offering a humble apology later. That was the standard protocol for "shrinking a major problem into a minor one," wasn't it?

However, Elder Yi Feng was cut from a different cloth.

Far from showing any restraint, he poured gasoline on the fire by commanding the noble Young Master Liu to go dig for rocks!

The disciples of the Shendao Sect stood paralyzed, trading glances of pure shock.

Trembling with anxiety, the local Elder bowed deeply in a respectful salute.

"E-Elder Yi Feng?"

"Did my old ears deceive me? This Young Master Liu’s father is a high-ranking elder within the Fallen God Palace! At this point, how... how can we possibly imprison him for mining?"

"This... this is..."

Before Yi Feng could offer a rebuttal, Liu Haotian, his face burning with a mixture of shame and fury, pointed a shaking finger at him!

"You! You! You have gone too far!"

"To speak such degrading words to this Young Master is nothing short of a death wish!"

Yi Feng shot him a look of utter indifference.

"You are absolutely right."

Liu Haotian was stunned into silence, suddenly unable to find a single retort.

The old men flanking him were nearly bursting with rage, shivering as they spat out curses!

"You arrogant brat! How dare you!"

"Elder Liu is a man of legendary status! By insulting Young Master Liu, you are dragging the name of the Fallen God Palace through the mud! Even dying ten thousand deaths would not be enough to pay for your insolence!"

"You—"

Before their tirade could finish, Yi Feng flicked his wrist casually, sending several slaps flying!

"Smack! Smack! Smack!"

A sequence of sharp cracks echoed through the air, and the old men were sent spinning to the dirt, seeing stars and unable to stand back up!

Yi Feng gave them another bored look before speaking again.

"Quiet down!"

"Must you keep barking? If his father wasn't an elder, I wouldn't even bother recruiting him to mine! The decision is made. Either you dig, or you die. The choice is yours."

Hiss...

The sound of collective gasps intensified, making the very atmosphere feel heavy and hot!

Not only was Liu Haotian paralyzed by disbelief, but even the surrounding cultivators felt their minds reeling, stunned by Elder Yi Feng's overwhelming dominance and terrifying Cultivation level!

Those slaps just now were preposterously strong!

That effortless strike was likely just a fraction of the elder's true power, yet it was so swift that no one present could even track the movement. The true extent of his full strength was simply beyond imagination.

As it turned out, Elder Yi Feng’s Cultivation was actually this monstrous!

What was even more chilling was that this elder showed no respect to the Fallen God Palace or Elder Liu whatsoever. This was truly frightening; his boldness knew no limits!

What kind of background did he have to possess such absolute confidence?!

Suddenly.

Everyone perceived Yi Feng as even more mysterious, while their hearts pounded with dread at how this drama would unfold!

Despite the volcanic rage boiling inside Liu Haotian.

When he locked eyes with Yi Feng’s freezing gaze once more, his voice failed him, as if he were being suffocated by the shadow of death. Trapped by the situation, he was forced to endure the humiliation, hiding his resentment deep within his soul.

"What are you staring at? Start mining."

That single, tranquil sentence chilled him to the bone, with pressure descending upon him like a collapsing mountain!

Liu Haotian ground his teeth and clenched his fists, standing stiff for a few moments before his complexion turned ghostly pale. Without a word, he turned and began the walk toward the base of the peak. Seeing this, his elderly attendants scrambled to follow.

A short while later.

The once-proud master and his subordinates were all at the mountain's foot, gasping for air as they swung pickaxes.

The cultivators observing from the sidelines felt their scalps tingle with fear!

It felt as though they weren't extracting ore, but digging the graves of everyone present. Every metallic clang seemed to signal the coming doom of another cultivator in this region!

A massive storm was brewing!

After hearing the first few strikes, the Shendao Sect Elder felt a cold shiver run down his spine.

He quickly bowed to Yi Feng, his voice trembling with fear.

"Elder..."

"This! This simply won't do! It's impossible!"

"Forcing Young Master Liu into such menial labor... when his father arrives to settle the score, how will we survive it? We implore you, Elder, show some leniency and leave a path for retreat!"

Observing the Elder's frantic state, Yi Feng slowly shook his head.

"Sigh."

"People like this are accustomed to being bullies. No matter how much you tolerate them, peace will never come. Constant submission only invites further disgrace."

"Do not fret. When his father shows up, I will take the heat."

Yi Feng’s choices might have looked reckless, but he had weighed the risks carefully.

Regardless of the fallout, he intended to stand his ground. Even if that Elder Liu was incredibly powerful and eventually slaughtered everyone here, including Yi Feng, as long as he attained immortality and could resurrect them later, that would be the resolution—this was the worst-case scenario he had prepared for.

Naturally, if Elder Liu turned out to be a paper tiger, there was even less to worry about.

Hearing this, the Shendao Sect Elder steeled his resolve and bowed.

"Your nobility is boundless, Elder. We are eternally in your debt."

"It is exactly as you say. We have already reached the point of no return, and further retreat won't change our fate. We might as well fight! Since we hold Liu Haotian, we have a glimmer of hope. We are prepared to stand or fall by your side, Elder!"

As those words were shouted, the crowd behind him raised their fists in unison!

"We are willing to stand or fall with the Elder!"

Having watched their brothers be murdered while they were forced to stay silent, they now saw a path to vengeance. Every cultivator felt their blood catch fire, their teeth gnashing in determination!

Those who tread the path of Cultivation are defying the heavens from day one; they do not fear a desperate struggle!

Seeing their conviction, Yi Feng nodded gravely.

"Very well. Then we shall fight!"

With that, Yi Feng turned his gaze toward the mountain base and issued a serious command.

"Watch those men closely. Even though they are wounded, we cannot afford any negligence. If there is even the slightest movement, report to me at once."

The Elder nodded repeatedly.

"Rest assured, Elder. They are already broken. We will immediately use techniques to seal their Cultivation, ensuring they mine in peace. There will be no mistakes!"

Yi Feng nodded, satisfied.

That brat named Liu loved to act superior; it was time he felt the bitterness of the world and fixed his attitude. Hopefully, his father would arrive soon and provide a real challenge.

After leaving a few more orders, Yi Feng called forth his sword and soared into the sky.

Watching the trail of light vanish into the clouds, the Shendao Sect members and the Black Dragon miners sighed with reverence.

This elder's capabilities were truly mysterious and beyond comprehension.

Work at the mine resumed, but every heart was heavy with the weight of the coming war. Even the Elder took up a personal post at the base of the collapsed mine, keeping a sharp eye on Liu Haotian and the rest.

Liu Haotian, used to being pampered, couldn't drop his arrogance even with his Cultivation suppressed.

"Filth!"

"You pathetic peasants dare to hide behind an outsider and make this Young Master work like a slave?!"

The moment he spoke, the Elder’s face twisted with rage.

Remembering Yi Feng’s words, he felt a surge of courage. Combined with the grief for his fallen disciples, his anger boiled over!

Enough with the damn acting!

I’m looking at a life-or-death battle at any moment, I'm not even afraid of dying, and I still have to listen to your mouth?!

The more he dwelled on it, the more furious he became. The Elder gritted his teeth and swung a whip with all his might!

"You're the damn filth! Your whole bloodline is filth!"

The sharp cracks of the whip made Liu Haotian howl in agony. Humiliation flooded his heart. Gritting his teeth, he hoisted a heavy rock, carving this absolute disgrace into the depths of his mind!

If he survived this, he would find a way to signal his father and have these lowly ants ground into dust!