I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1320: Gratitude and Grudges

Upon hearing the voice, Guo Jiannan clasped his fists and advanced unhurriedly to claim his seat.

"Thank you, Brother Yi."

Once seated, the man's face carried a heavy solemnity, his actions cautious and measured. He ignored the teacup before him and skipped any lighthearted chit-chat, lost instead in weighty concerns.

Noticing this, Yi Feng inquired with genuine curiosity.

"Brother Guo, what's troubling you?"

"I learned that Blizzard Island dispatched hunters after you. Since you appear unscathed, it can't be too grave, can it?"

At these words, Guo Jiannan hastily cupped his fists and lifted his gaze with effort.

"I appreciate your worry, Brother Yi."

"The rift between Blizzard Island and me has escalated to this deadly impasse, which deeply grieves me. Though I'm safe for now, I swear this won't end here!"

Yi Feng's brows knit slightly as he absorbed the intense declaration and responded.

"Mutual annihilation?"

"Brother, you built Blizzard Island from nothing yourself. How has it deteriorated so badly? What's the real cause of all this?"

By all accounts.

As the founder, Guo Jiannan held at least the initial leadership role. Even after falling from grace, some respect should have lingered, not this desperate chase by his own creation.

Having just emerged from confinement, he's now pursued by the very organization he established. Such a tragic turn.

Under Yi Feng's worried stare, Guo Jiannan cupped his fists once more.

Remembrance flickered in his eyes as he heaved a deep sigh.

"Ah..."

"Brother Yi, you'll mock me for this. It's a tale spanning ages."

"Eons ago, my close ally Luo Tianbei and I, after gaining solid cultivation progress, established Blizzard Island to battle the Demon Clan. We aimed to raise exceptional juniors. Yet, as years flowed on, our visions clashed irreconcilably, sparking an unbridgeable divide. At a feast, Luo Tianbei slipped poison into my drink and locked me inside the Prison of Demonic Suppression."

"Our grudge demands a fatal showdown!"

Yi Feng felt a surge of outrage at the revelation.

"That Luo Tianbei dared poison a comrade? What a base and treacherous act! No surprise he smeared you as a demon collaborator before. He's the true fiend here!"

Guo Jiannan paused in surprise at the outburst, then burst into laughter.

"Oh, hahaha..."

"You see right from wrong so clearly, Brother Yi—you're a man of honor through and through!"

After chuckling and lauding him, Guo Jiannan's gaze brimmed with feeling.

"Ah, though Luo Tianbei and I share this mortal enmity, he hasn't fallen into demon territory. Our clash to this extreme stems from clashing principles."

"Truth be told, the two of us created Blizzard Island because the Demon Clan loomed too vast. We knew our personal power fell short against them, so we rallied fellow thinkers and pinned our hopes on the young. We poured resources and toil into grooming talents, dreaming one day of birthing an unmatched powerhouse."

"Regrettably, Luo Tianbei clings to rigid views. He insists only human cultivators deserve trust, viewing Beast Clan and Sea Clan as alien threats with hidden agendas. To him, these other races rival demons and warrant sharp division and total purge!"

Yi Feng's forehead creased in puzzled disapproval.

"Not all foreign races are evil by nature. Why paint them with such a broad brush?"

Though Yi Feng's worldly experience remained limited, he'd met decent folk from other races, like the upright Gui Wanhai of the Sea Clan, whose integrity shone bright. They couldn't all be rotten.

Supreme race notions strike as painfully shortsighted.

These straightforward, relatable remarks drew an instant approving fist-clasp from Guo Jiannan.

"Brother Yi speaks pure truth!"

"Your wisdom marks us as true soulmates!"

"That's precisely my stance from those days. From rumors or direct dealings, plenty of noble foreign race members fought demons too. I believe the Demon Clan's might demands all powers band together for resistance—that's the wisest path!"

"If races bicker over petty gains forever, it hands the Demon Clan openings. What if we're picked off in time? Isn't that the peril of 'lips gone, teeth chilled'?"

Yi Feng dipped his head in agreement, approval lighting his eyes.

"Brother, your insight runs deep. Against an overwhelming foe, dropping grudges for unity offers survival and strength. Such vision and openness deserve deep respect."

Flattered by the acclaim, Guo Jiannan looked flustered and kept cupping his fists.

"You flatter me too much, Brother Yi, too much."

"In truth, I've no grand achievements. Long ago, I merely held these notions, so I teamed with old comrades like Tree Venerable to plot demon countermeasures, scouting gifted youths of top talent for Blizzard Island training."

"I never foresaw Luo Tianbei's bigotry turning fanatic. Posing as a justice champion, he poisoned us at the banquet and entombed us in the Prison of Demonic Suppression."

"That shadowy prison, built for demon beasts, trapped us demon-fighters in the end. Luo Tianbei, ever ranting about righteousness, hid away in Blizzard Island for closed-door cultivation. Over tens of thousands of years, no other demons joined us there—as if we alone were the fiends. The cruel twist stings deeply!"

With this, Yi Feng grasped the full story.

A devoted demon foe betrayed by a trusted ally in secret scheming—who could anticipate it? Faces deceive, hearts conceal! Devoting life to humanity, only to be branded a demon—such wrong demands reckoning!

Anger boiled in Yi Feng at the tale, prompting a firm nod.

"This grudge truly warrants total war. Demand your due from Luo Tianbei."

"Brother Guo, I caught wind earlier of Blizzard Island mustering to pursue you. Your safety now eases my worry a bit. Should troubles arise later, share them openly with me. No peril too great—I'll stand by you!"

Sincerity rang through his pledge.

Yi Feng loathed Luo Tianbei's treachery to his core, fury igniting swift. If his brother faced peril, he'd rush to aid with everything. Bonus if some risks cropped up.

As the promise landed.

Guo Jiannan absorbed it, deeply touched, yet his face twisted in inner turmoil.

After a few hesitant breaths, he stood gradually, bowing his head low in deference.

"Brother Yi, Brother Yi..."

"Your noble support fills me with boundless thanks!"

"It's humiliating to admit, but in that last clash, though I battled fiercely and slew several Blizzard Island Pavilion Elders, Tree Venerable shielded me by draining his power against their array, only to get resealed tragically!"

Yi Feng's eyes bulged at the news.

"What?"

"Brother Tree got taken by them?"

Guo Jiannan bowed deeper, shame etching his features!

"Precisely..."

"Tree Venerable fell to Blizzard Island's Ten-Man Formation. I took wounds too. Despite drawing in much Qi, Blood, and Dao Power, I haven't processed it all yet. My power's not back to full, so rescuing him lies beyond me."

"This grudge started as our affair. I'd never burden you even in death, Brother Yi. But with Tree Venerable captive, I'm utterly helpless..."

With that, Guo Jiannan dropped to his knees with a thud, fists clenched tight!

"Brother Yi!"

"I beg you without shame—please save Tree Venerable! If you free him, I'll serve you as beast of burden, anything required!"

The strained, desperate plea stunned Yi Feng, stirring a whirlwind in his chest.

Meanwhile.

Yuwen Qianyue, fresh back with spirit beasts, halted rigid at the entrance.

"Brother Yi?"

"Tree Venerable?"

She peered silently in bewilderment at the yard, spotting an elder on his knees nearby. An old dark wooden staff rested on the ground by him, his form pulsing with a dreadfully fearsome presence!

In a flash.

Yuwen Qianyue's heart quaked, breath snagging in her chest.

That poise and look screamed Guo Jiannan!

Even more horrifying...

The Invincible Sword Venerable knelt before Yi Feng, calling him 'Brother Yi' no less?!

This!

Impossible!

Yuwen Qianyue stood petrified in shock, turned to stone on the threshold!