I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1278: Image Collapsed

On the sandy earth before the tent.

Yi Feng returned his greatsword to its scabbard, casting a weary look at the mangled remains strewn across the ground.

"Dammit..."

"I waited so seriously for a challenge, thinking a powerful figure might appear. Instead, it's just another flock of weak chickens. My excitement was completely wasted!"

"What kind of place is this Fallen God Palace, acting like they are so formidable? Why are they all such useless weaklings? Can't they send some actual experts?"

After muttering a few more complaints, Yi Feng slumped back into his lounge chair.

It was only after sitting down that he realized the previous skirmish had blasted several craters into the nearby ground. To his mild surprise and delight, red clay had been unearthed from beneath the sand.

"Well now, look at this good stuff!"

While it wasn't the same as finding gold in the desert, discovering red clay in this wasteland was a rare treat. Having lived in this arid expanse for some time, he felt his skin becoming parched. Despite having plenty to eat and drink, Yi Feng felt his face had grown rough.

Noticing the sky was exceptionally clear, it appeared to be a rare, beautiful day.

Yi Feng quickly excavated some clay, mixed it with his water supply, and fashioned a DIY facial mask. As he applied it, a cool and refreshing sensation washed over his skin. Lying back on the chair to resume his sunbath, his mood brightened considerably.

Since he was stuck waiting here anyway, he might as well enjoy a bit of comfort.

Observing this bizarre sequence of events from high above, Liu Runan and his son finally let out a secret sigh of relief.

Liu Changfeng’s soul flame flickered softly in the breeze, his expression radiating the thrill of a sudden turn of fortune!

"Fantastic! Truly, the heavens are on our side!"

"That fool is completely oblivious to the doom that awaits him. Even after slaying several outer sect elders of our Fallen God Palace, he has the audacity to wait here so carelessly. Once my father’s divine formation is ready, he will find no path to heaven and no door to the earth!"

"If not for his blatant arrogance, I wouldn't have this opportunity to break into the Desolate Realm!"

Liu Runan stroked his beard gently, a rare spark of satisfaction gleaming in his eyes.

It was quite unexpected. Although sending a group of Half-Step Desolate Realm cultivators to delay him had failed, the man had stubbornly remained in the same spot.

"Heaven is truly assisting my son."

"This individual is indeed overconfident, using his Desolate Realm Cultivation to look down on the world. While that level of strength is something to be proud of, it does not give him the right to ignore everyone. He shall pay the price for his pride!"

"Fortunately, it is because of this man's conceit that this old man had the window to finish the Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation. It is truly destiny!"

"Changfeng, you must take this lesson to heart. Never allow yourself to become boastful or arrogant in the future."

Liu Changfeng quickly nodded, unable to hide the fervor in his eyes.

"Your son will certainly remember!"

Before another word could be said, Liu Runan rapidly executed a series of hand seals. Instantly, countless beams of light and runic symbols solidified in the air, weaving a massive, all-encompassing net that nearly blanketed the entire sandy sea.

Only when the golden radiance finally dissolved into the fabric of the world, becoming an invisible force of heaven and earth, did Liu Runan stop his movements and wipe the perspiration from his forehead.

With a look of deep satisfaction, he surveyed the horizon, standing tall with his hands tucked behind his back.

"It is finished!"

"The Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation is complete at last. In a moment, I will harness the power of heaven and earth to steadily drain that man’s strength until he is entirely spent. Then, I shall personally intervene. At that point, you can take the chance to possess his physical body and ascend to the Desolate Realm!"

Liu Changfeng listened with overwhelming joy, his soul flame trembling with urgency!

"Father, Father, please trigger the formation immediately!"

Though he was impatient, it was only natural. When faced with the chance to reach the Desolate Realm, who could remain truly composed?

This fated moment was finally within his reach!

Liu Runan formed a delicate pinching gesture with his fingers, releasing the final seal.

Boom!

A golden light surged across the heavens. The hidden runic inscriptions seemed to wake up. Every color in the sandy sea vanished as a terrifying pressure rippled through the world!

Liu Changfeng watched in awe, looking at his father with eyes full of deep reverence!

"This Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation is truly terrifying to this degree!"

"Even a formidable Desolate Realm expert cannot flee from this array. Only today does your son realize there are always higher heavens. Father’s techniques have truly opened my eyes!"

Poised to secure a massive victory and hearing his son's praise, Liu Runan allowed the corners of his mouth to turn up slightly, clearly feeling quite pleased.

"Hmph."

"This wandering cultivator does possess remarkable luck, and his talent in the Dao of the sword is quite shocking. However, within this Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation, he has no wings to escape. Even among the inner sect experts, very few could hope to break it!"

"Once this formation is live, no living soul can flee!"

The father and son smiled at one another, savoring the total control they held over the situation.

At this moment, they felt invincible!

Yet, the moment those words were spoken...

Suddenly, a shadow erupted from the sandy ground, soaring straight toward the infinite sky!

"Whoosh!"

A streak of light, fast as thunder, flashed past like a fleeting cloud. It moved too quickly to be seen clearly, but the distinct sound of its flight reached them perfectly.

Liu Changfeng froze instantly, whispering a question as if he couldn't believe his senses.

"Father..."

"Just now... did something just fly out of the sandy sea?"

As he spoke, Liu Runan did not answer right away. Instead, his face was a mask of shock, frozen in the air as he doubted his own vision.

"Impossible..."

"Utterly impossible."

"How could any living thing fly out from inside the Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation..."

Even as he spoke these comforting words, the look of dread on his old face intensified.

He had also caught a glimpse of something shooting upward and heard the sound. If it were only his son having a hallucination, it wouldn't be odd—excitement before reaching the Desolate Realm can cause lapses. But if he saw it too, something was wrong...

Despite his age, Liu Runan’s senses were sharp.

The more he pondered it, the stranger it became. He hurriedly performed hand seals to check the integrity of the grand formation!

After inspecting it several times and finding no errors, Liu Runan became even more bewildered.

"It shouldn't be..."

"The Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation is perfect. Could that have really been an illusion? But the feeling was so distinct..."

His murmurs became more frantic and alarmed. Hearing this, Liu Changfeng began to panic.

"Father, do you think it is possible... I mean, is there any chance... that the person escaped?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Runan snapped his head around.

To protect his pride, his first instinct was to deny it completely!

But the suggestion made his heart sink, giving rise to an even more terrifying premonition.

Without another word, Liu Runan immediately cast out his divine sense to locate Yi Feng!

During this search...

Liu Runan’s eyes stretched wide, his pupils trembling as his entire body began to shake violently!

"Hiss..."

A cold gasp escaped him, his heart quaking!

Liu Runan’s eyes nearly popped out of his head as he suddenly shrieked in terror!

"He is actually gone!"

As those words hit him, Liu Changfeng felt as though he had been struck by a bolt of lightning!

"What?!"

"It really was him escaping?!"

Under his son's questioning, Liu Runan’s aged face twisted. His previous confidence vanished instantly, replaced by a shroud of total confusion. The image of the all-powerful father figure seemed to shatter in that instant.

Only a mutter of pure disbelief remained in the air.

"Impossible..."

"The Heaven-Sealing Grand Formation is without flaw. The terrifying power of the formation even draws from the strength of heaven and earth. No matter how great his sword path is, he is just a simple Desolate Realm cultivator. Even this old man couldn't break out of this formation... how could he possibly have escaped..."