I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1304: Unexpected Delight

Within merely half a day's time.

Word of Yi Feng's demise had already circulated extensively, arriving in the ears of nearly all.

This genius of the mortal-stars, who had just risen to prominence, plummeted abruptly, much like a meteor flashing through the heavens. The uproar it stirred eclipsed even the prior reveal of the Heavenly Rankings, sparking countless laments of sorrow.

The prodigy that once commanded reverence now faded into memory. On Blizzard Island, cultivators chattered endlessly about it, as the crowds of fans who once swarmed him scattered away. The splendid Sunset Sky Mansion, previously so vibrant, turned empty and still.

Pursuing renown and riches defines the essence of many; thus unfolds the world's transience.

In front of the cave abode that formerly buzzed with guests, just a handful of mortal-star cultivators lingered now. Clutching exquisite liquor, their features marked by grief, leader Xu Qingyuan remained lost in thought, staring at the hushed yard before releasing a prolonged breath.

"Ah..."

"Who could've foreseen that Brother Yi, fresh on the Heavenly Rankings and bringing a surge of honor to us mortal-star cultivators, would vanish so swiftly? Indeed, the heavens begrudge those with talent!"

"Without you, who will we toast and celebrate alongside now?"

As his utterance stirred their grief, the group trailing him clenched their jaws and bowed their heads.

Though they were also admirers drawn by his fame, their intentions stayed pure. Toward Yi Feng, another mortal-star prodigy, they felt nothing but deep admiration and reverence.

It wasn't an overstatement to claim that the kind-hearted and broad-minded Yi Feng represented their beacon of hope, the foundation they leaned on. They yearned only for this talent to take flight and achieve fame throughout the Elemental Stars!

While the throng of self-seekers fled, these few arrived to pay respects. Their genuine camaraderie required no words. They mourned not just Yi Feng but the collapse of a vital support for every mortal-star cultivator.

Elation and triumph proved all too brief, divided from everlasting parting by a mere day.

They lingered in bleak rigidity for quite a while.

Xu Qingyuan spilled the rare vintage onto the earth before the cave, drew in a sharp inhale, and bit down hard in defiant determination, giving a resolute nod.

"Brother Yi, may you find peace."

"Your splendor will stay etched in my mind forever. I'll never falter or shrink back once more. Starting today, I'll push myself to claim that breath of honor for us mortal-star cultivators!"

His allies dipped their heads in agreement, faces set with determination.

Plenty observed their tribute. Some regarded it with sympathetic shakes, others with scornful sneers, yet since Yi Feng had perished, it concluded with mere chuckles of scorn.

The myriad cave abodes across Blizzard Island hummed with their usual vigor. All appeared to revert to its prior state. Elemental-star cultivators continued to lord over others, and the esteemed An Shixuan remained encircled by sycophants...

Regarding Yi Feng, scarcely brought up anymore, he now wandered bewildered in a murky, ochre realm.

The area around him lay shrouded in haze, chill and barren.

Gazing upon the strange setting, Yi Feng's face showed complete confusion.

"Crunch!"

One swing of his blade split a soaring beast right down the middle.

He muttered complaints under his breath.

"What sort of rundown spot is this..."

"Wasn't there meant to be a reward hidden in the vault? How come it feels like a puzzle chamber? The vibe is all wrong. Blizzard Island's vault is way too rundown."

He roamed for an extended period, suspicion mounting at every stride. The whole realm radiated a profound aura of isolation.

This scene differed vastly from his expectations.

He quickly glanced behind, discovering even the route he'd taken had disappeared entirely...

Only then did awareness dawn on Yi Feng. He seized his massive sword with a firm hold!

"Damn it!"

"This cursed spot isn't any vault. Looks like I've been tricked!"

In that instant.

Yi Feng grasped the truth completely. The location he'd entered wasn't a treasury whatsoever, but a peril-filled domain. That elder woman from before was utterly devious. Her speech rang sweet, yet her true aim was to see him done away with?

The deeper he peered, the more doubts surfaced. Yi Feng surveyed the barren landscape.

At last, he spotted a stone monument rising a zhang tall. Wiping off the grimy soil, the carved words had worn faint, eroded by countless ages.