I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1279: Friendship Among the Great

Liu Changfeng was consumed by a sense of hopelessness as he observed even his veteran father looking baffled.

"Why..."

"How could he possibly slip through the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array? The Primal Realm cultivation that was practically in my grasp has vanished. Is it possible that the Heavens are truly working against me? Am I destined to remain in this miserable state for the rest of my days!"

"Heavens, why have you forsaken me!"

Liu Runan narrowed his eyes and turned his head upon hearing these defeated words.

Deep disappointment flickered in his eyes as he watched his son's flickering, listless soul flame. Prompted by his son's outburst, he began to lecture him once more.

"Worthless!"

"You immediately blame the Heavens and others over a minor setback. Is the mental fortitude you have built over a lifetime really this brittle?"

The harsh rebuke jolted Liu Changfeng, forcing him to regain some control over his spiraling emotions. He quickly bowed his head in a submissive apology.

"However, that man was only at the Primal Realm, yet he managed to break free from the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array. Is that not a sign of divine intervention? Your child truly finds such a thing difficult to swallow..."

Liu Runan’s expression grew even more grim at these words, and his voice took on a heavier tone.

"You are being incredibly dense!"

"Do you honestly believe someone who can escape the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array possesses only a simple Primal Realm Nirvana stage cultivation? Even after having your original body destroyed, you still maintain this arrogant attitude of looking down on others. You have truly wasted tens of thousands of years of life."

These words struck Liu Changfeng like a sudden thunderclap.

His eyes widened in shock, shining with a light of complete disbelief!

"He is more than just a simple Primal Realm Nirvana stage cultivator..."

"This!"

Liu Changfeng found the logic hard to bridge, even if the theory made sense. It was already terrifying enough for a rogue cultivator to reach the Primal Realm, but to think he might be even stronger than that?

He remembered how many rare resources he had devoured from the vast treasury of the Fallen God Palace just to reach a Half-Step Primal Realm state. The resources available to an outside cultivator wouldn't even be a fraction of what he had used, yet this person's power was even more formidable than he had imagined...

What a frighteningly monstrous talent!

This was an act that defied the very laws of heaven!

While Liu Changfeng stood there stunned, his father continued to speak with a very serious expression.

"Since this individual escaped the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array, it is highly probable he has reached the Great Completion of the Primal Realm Nirvana stage, perhaps even with one foot inside the second major realm, the Heaven Transformation period. If that isn't the case, he must be shielded by an incredibly powerful cultivation technique or a terrifying magical treasure..."

"Regardless of which it is, the situation is extremely grim."

"It appears this old man misjudged the youth. I never suspected his hidden trump cards would be so powerful. He is no longer an opponent I can face alone. We must look for outside help!"

Growing increasingly anxious as he listened, Liu Changfeng gritted his teeth and lowered his head.

"Father, if this person is truly that powerful... should we perhaps just let it go? Your son is prepared to accept this defeat!"

Liu Runan immediately snapped back at him the moment he finished speaking.

"Nonsense!"

"We have already committed this much; how can we possibly retreat now? A real man must be cold-blooded. This old man will not rest until we seize this person and force his cultivation and secrets to serve our family!"

Despite his advanced age, his ruthlessness far exceeded that of the younger generation.

Liu Changfeng felt a shiver of fear run through him, and he bowed even lower. Still, he couldn't stop himself from offering a nervous warning.

"But..."

"If this person is so skilled, normal experts will be useless against him. Would we not need the help of an Inner Sect Elder? The cost of such a favor would be immense!"

"And if... if something else goes wrong? We could never survive the fallout!"

A chilling light entered Liu Runan’s eyes, and he looked at the soul flame with a hint of disdain.

"You really are a lost cause!"

"Several Outer Sect Elders have already died; how could we possibly involve the Inner Sect now? You haven't even achieved Primal Realm status yet. If the Inner Sect found out about this mess, wouldn't it just increase the severity of our crimes?"

"Besides, the art of possession is a forbidden path. If word got out, our standing would be ruined. This must remain a total secret. Are you suggesting we have to kill an Inner Sect Elder to keep them quiet too?"

"I can't believe you would suggest something so idiotic!"

The scolding left Liu Changfeng feeling as if he had been drenched in cold water, and his heart froze with realization.

So that was it.

From the very start, his father had intended for those Outer Sect Elders to die here. Beneath his polite words was a calculated scheme to eliminate all witnesses!

Ten thousand soldiers must fall for one general to succeed. Such a cold-blooded strategy was truly horrifying.

Even though it was his own flesh and blood, Liu Changfeng felt a seed of terror toward his father.

When he spoke again, his voice was filled with extreme caution.

"Y-your son realizes his error..."

"But if we don't call upon an Inner Sect expert, who could possibly handle such a dangerous cultivator? Your son is slow-witted and awaits Father's guidance..."

His trembling soul flame made him look like a small child from the distant past.

Without realizing it, Liu Runan watched him with a flicker of emotion, as if remembering a time tens of thousands of years ago when he taught his son. It seemed that even after all these millennia, this Outer Sect Elder was still just a child in his eyes.

A hint of softness touched Liu Runan's gaze through his emotions.

"Changfeng, do not be so tense. You are my own blood, after all. I would never do anything to hurt you."

"As for our problem, I have already made my choice."

"Given how things stand, we must recruit a powerful figure to help us. However, we cannot let anyone from the Fallen God Palace know. After considering everything, the perfect candidate is Gui Shounian."

Liu Changfeng looked confused at the mention of the unfamiliar name.

"Gui Shounian..."

"Father, your son's knowledge is limited. I cannot recall any great expert by that name on the Floating Islands. Might I ask where this figure comes from?"

Liu Runan looked toward the southern horizon, his face becoming solemn.

"He is not from the heart of the Divine Land, nor is he a human practitioner."

Liu Changfeng’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Following his father's gaze, he realized he was looking toward the endless, distant sea.

Suddenly!

Liu Changfeng recoiled as if waking from a nightmare, his face twisted in shock!

"Could it be?!"

"Does Father intend to seek help from the Sea Clan!?"

His shock was justified. Humans and the Sea Clan had been blood enemies since ancient times. It was almost impossible to believe that his father, an Inner Sect Elder of the Fallen God Palace, maintained a secret alliance with them!

Despite his son's reaction, Liu Runan simply kept staring into the distance.

When he spoke, his voice was deep and radiated a coldness that made him seem like a stranger.

"That is correct. It is the Sea Clan."

"The Ancient Sea Clan has ruled the infinite depths of the ocean for countless eons. Gui Shounian is their chieftain. His cultivation is equal to mine, and he shares a distant bloodline with the true Sea Lord. That is why he has the audacity to call himself a Sea Lord over his domain, even in this era of the Sea Clan's decline!"

"That old monster is formidable. If I can convince him to join me, capturing a Nirvana Great Completion cultivator will be as easy as reaching into a bag!"

Shock!

Absolute shock!

Liu Changfeng was left speechless. When he finally found his voice, it was shaking with fear!

"You..."

"You actually have ties to the leader of the Ancient Sea Clan?!"

He could not wrap his mind around the fact that his father had a private relationship with such a titan. This revelation didn't just defy logic—it shattered his entire understanding of the world!