I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1321: The Perfect Strategy

Stunned.

Total astonishment!

As she watched Guo Jiannan drop to his knees, Yuwen Qianyue's thoughts exploded with a thunderous noise. Her sharp wit and calm demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by emptiness, making her freeze at the entrance like a statue.

At first, she figured Yi Feng acted boldly only because he leaned on Guo Jiannan's influence. She believed he was just basking in the easy benefits of a family connection, maybe with barely any cultivation to speak of.

She hated those pampered offspring of the elite the most!

Yet she hadn't foreseen anything like this...

Far from being a lesser family member, Yi Feng was actually called "Brother" by Guo Jiannan in person!

It defied belief. This unknown practitioner, who appeared ordinary and nameless, commanded such respect that the Invincible Sword Venerable himself knelt to plead with him. Just who was this man? What lay behind his real background?

One wave of disbelief after another crashed into her, piling up relentlessly, until Yuwen Qianyue stood breathless in utter amazement.

Right at that instant.

She didn't dare utter a word, overwhelmed by a profound sense of humility and smallness.

All her schemes had been for nothing; she could never have guessed that Yi Feng—the one she had scorned—possessed such immense power. Even more alarming, with all that influence and rank, he stayed hidden in the Outer Sect without flaunting it. His cunning and profound insight were downright frightening!

Looking back, her minor deceptions now felt utterly ridiculous!

Yuwen Qianyue lingered dumbly at the doorway, a cold shiver racing down her spine. She gazed vacantly at the pair in the yard, abandoning any further plots, and turned remarkably compliant and straightforward.

She gripped the spirit chicken firmly in her grasp, like it was her final lifeline.

Before someone of his stature, her trivial schemes had surely been exposed ages ago. The fact he hadn't dealt with her was probably mere contempt. Only by devoting herself fully from now on might she manage to stay alive...

Beneath her stare of utter fear, events continued to play out.

Yi Feng froze in disbelief when his "little brother" abruptly knelt to seek aid.

Once he grasped the full meaning of the plea, he recovered and lifted Guo Jiannan to his feet.

"Brother Guo, there's no call for this!"

"If Brother Tree is in peril, I'll rush to his aid without question. Such dramatic shows make us seem too distant."

Guo Jiannan rose gradually with support, his gaze burning with deeper feeling.

The feud with Wind Snow Island could only resolve in total destruction for one party. Involving others might spell doom. Even rejection of his plea would make complete sense.

But now, Brother Yi committed instantly, without a trace of doubt. Even against all of Wind Snow Island, he vowed steadfastly. No threat could deter him when a comrade's safety hung in the balance.

What astonishing loyalty!

Guo Jiannan bowed swiftly once more, his eyes glistening with tears.

"Brother Yi's boundless loyalty—we'll cherish it eternally!"

Yi Feng reflected that though this brother was somewhat senior in years, his fervor and devotion shone brightly. Maybe past poisoning and treachery had forged his fierce regard for bonds. Befriending such a sibling brought true delight.

Yi Feng grinned, clapped his shoulder reassuringly, and posed a query.

"Since we're brothers now, true companions—no need for ceremonies. Do you know where they've dragged Brother Tree? Let's head out at once to free him, before any harm befalls Brother Tree!"

Guo Jiannan raised his head and affirmed with a nod, his face serious.

"Brother Yi speaks true."

"I've probed deeply already. Venerable Tree's cultivation stands sealed, and he's confined in the forbidden Red Moon Forest at the Heavenly Palace's rear. They might well have laid a trap..."

He trailed off mid-thought, his look betraying concern and unease. He dreaded any risk to Yi Feng from this. A single error would haunt him forever!

Yet upon hearing it, a fierce spark ignited in Yi Feng's eyes.

A trap?

If a deadly snare awaited, that suited him ideally!

Without letting his brother complete the warning, Yi Feng declared promptly.

"No time to waste!"

"We're departing now to save Brother Tree!"

His commanding declaration rang with unyielding resolve. Hands folded behind his back, he advanced, radiating unbeatable might!

Guo Jiannan stood mesmerized and felt his assurance rise somewhat. Backed by Brother Yi, success seemed possible. He swept his sleeve sharply, ripping through space!

...

Over Wind Snow Island.

The holy Heavenly Palace had loomed in the heavens for countless ages, gazing down on the vast archipelago like a luminous moon. The enormous isle hosting the Heavenly Palace brimmed with splendor and rich spiritual energy, but its rear mountain lay eerily quiet.

Moonbeams poured into the woods, highlighting the crimson hue of the earth. It carried an eerie allure, sending chills unrelated to the chill air.

This marked Wind Snow Island's taboo zone, the Red Moon Forest.

Lifeless, hushed like winter's hush.

Yet on this full-moon evening, shadowy forms emerged oddly, their gazes laced with sinister grins.

The frontrunner paused at the treeline, gently caressing his beard.

"You've all toiled greatly."

"That Tree Demon lies crushed under the Ten Directions Desolation Formation. All his cultivation remains locked away. Right now, he's bound fast in the Red Moon Forest, his vitality siphoned bit by bit. Even with wings, escape proves impossible!"

The followers nodded with smirks, save for one elder who appeared troubled.

"Elder Chen hits the mark precisely."

"Still..."

"We've readied everything, so errors seem unlikely. But suppose Guo Jiannan fears to approach? Our preparations would crumble to nothing."

At these words, Elder Chen's grin widened further.

"He will."

"Loyalty defines Guo Jiannan's existence, and he shares a profound tie with that Tree Demon. The demon shielded him with his very form against the array; how could Guo abandon him? That's utterly unlike Guo Jiannan."

His words landed, and the surrounding elders concurred with nods and chuckles.

"True enough. Guo Jiannan clings to outdated ideals. Despite his once-peerless strength and gifts, emotions always hinder him. He'll charge straight into our snare!"

"Hmph, the Invincible Sword Venerable's fame rests solely on sword mastery. To counter him truly takes no more effort than flipping a palm!"

The forward group exchanged glances and burst into mocking laughs, faces alight with shared malice.

As Pavilion Elders of Wind Snow Island, they ranked among the founders and grasped key secrets of old. Had Guo Jiannan not been so naive, how might the Demon Suppression Prison have claimed him?

Back then, he misread hearts; now, history would repeat!

Invincible Sword Venerable?

Heh, merely a thug with hollow power.

Amid waves of derisive mirth, Elder Chen's arrogance swelled, as if he orchestrated all flawlessly.

"Fellows, hold your haste."

"The Ten Directions Desolation Formation stands ready long ago, bolstered by the Red Moon Forest's terrain. I've also spread tales of the Tree Demon's captivity here. Guo Jiannan can't help but blunder in!"

"This day grants us the prime chance for monumental merit!"

Every detail plotted meticulously.

A seamless scheme, airtight. The rest regarded him with respect and guffawed heartily.

"Hahaha..."

"Elder Chen's wisdom shines!"

As their laughter boomed, sudden tremors rippled the emptiness beyond the woods.

An elder and a youth emerged, countenances stern.

Spotting Guo Jiannan's firm arrival, the assembly paused briefly, then their smirks intensified!

Elder Chen, at the fore, drifted ahead several paces, hailing him with biting mockery.

"Invincible Sword Venerable, ages have passed."

"This elder foresaw you'd rush to aid your fiendish ally. Since you've stumbled into the snare today, fault me not for ignoring old ties!"

"Today, we'll test if the Invincible Sword Venerable, reemerged from epic strife, still merits 'Invincible'!"

The taunt dripped with hubris, and his companions observed with wicked amusement.

Oddly so.

Confronted by this setup, Guo Jiannan held his retort. After a grave appraisal for moments, he shifted aside and yielded the path.

The youth trailing him marched up, his eyes scanning them coolly, devoid of care.

"Spare the chatter."

"If you're wise, free them at once. Else, regret will come too late."

This unknown young man advancing sparked brief astonishment among the elders.

They examined him closely yet detected no special aura, nor any hint of his origins. They dismissed him as Guo Jiannan's desperate crutch—a green novice at best. How pitiful.

At once, jeering howls filled the Red Moon Forest!