I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1326: The True Great Power
Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
As Guo Jiannan emerged from the void, darkness had already enveloped the edges of the forest.
His icy stare scanned the area, brimming with haste!
However, once the view sharpened before him, he stood rooted to the spot.
A few paces distant.
Yi Feng had casually ignited a campfire and was roasting meat sticks with total relaxation. He appeared utterly relaxed and at ease. This scene resembled no trace of a massive clash; it seemed more akin to a leisurely outdoor meal...
Guo Jiannan was left utterly stunned.
He had hurried back, his features twisted in combat fervor, convinced a brutal confrontation loomed ahead. Uncertain about Brother Yi's condition, he had steeled himself for a desperate battle.
Who would have thought he'd encounter something like this?
In that instant, the fierce rage and rush in his chest halted clumsily on his expression, overtaken completely by disbelief.
After gazing for a few moments, Guo Jiannan at last seemed to regain his composure.
He quickly moved closer and offered a deep bow.
"Brother Yi!"
"What happened to those Wind Snow Pavilion elders? Did they hurt you?!"
At the sound of the worried tone, Yi Feng turned his head and noticed Brother Guo.
Observing his solitary arrival, he rose to his feet in bewilderment.
"Huh?"
"How come you're by yourself? Where's Brother Tree?"
This remark hit a painful nerve.
Guo Jiannan bowed his head in embarrassment, clasped his hands, and murmured softly.
"The Tree Venerable..."
"Brother Yi, I beg your pardon. My skills with arrays are insufficient. The Ten Directions Desolation Formation proves far too intricate; I couldn't unravel it so quickly, forcing me to set it aside for now."
Yi Feng furrowed his brow, baffled.
"You didn't rescue him?"
"If you didn't get him out, then why rush back here?"
With that mild scolding, the remorse in Guo Jiannan's gaze intensified.
"I apologize, Brother Yi."
"Those elders aren't pushovers. Despite your deep cultivation, we realize that even the strongest can't take on multiple foes alone. I simply couldn't let you handle them by yourself."
"After weighing the options, I chose to return and support you against them first!"
These statements rang with deep honesty and regret.
Guo Jiannan bore the duty of liberation and ought to have freed the Tree Venerable. Yet, arriving in this state, he believed he'd squandered Brother Yi's hard efforts. Even voicing his offer of aid felt mortifying. He lacked the courage to meet his eyes.
Without thinking, he dropped his weathered visage even lower.
Upon hearing this.
Yi Feng grasped the full picture at last and rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"It wasn't nearly as tough as you're imagining. What's this about 'joining the fight'? Fight who? They've probably turned into worm food already."
Such offhand remarks sent a jolt of astonishment through Guo Jiannan's core.
Worm food?
Did that mean...
He abruptly lifted his head and followed Brother Yi's gesture toward the horizon.
It was only then that Guo Jiannan spotted the barren land nearby, heaped with bodies. Many lacked heads, yet their unique attire unmistakably marked them as Wind Snow Island affiliates!
A single glance twisted Guo Jiannan's face in horror.
Before Yi Feng could utter a word, he dashed ahead to examine closer.
Upon recognizing the head of the formerly haughty Elder Chen lying there, eyes wide with dread, Guo Jiannan went rigid, his pupils quaking fiercely!
Scanning the surroundings more, every body belonged to the enemy elders from earlier!
Guo Jiannan staggered backward, his stare brimming with amplified disbelief!
"This! This!"
Disbelief!
Sheer disbelief!
This ghastly sight churned Guo Jiannan's guts; he struggled to form a full thought. Never in his existence had he witnessed anything so dreadful!
These represented Wind Snow Island's elite, including seasoned veterans!
In his mind, survivors against such forces for even a day numbered scarcely. As for superior beings, they existed only in tales.
But right now.
These renowned experts lay slain here, their remains discarded beyond the woods like insects. Had Wind Snow Island's key forces truly crumbled so easily?
How could that be...
Frightening!
The event was downright horrifying!
Should word of this escape, it would rock half the Yuan Star. Even ancient beasts from top sects might blanch upon hearing!
Brother Yi's actual power proved this horrifying!
Just who was this elder brother?!
A chill swept over Guo Jiannan, sweat beading coldly without notice.
After what felt like ages, he scarcely pulled himself together.
Gazing once more at Yi Feng's nonchalant demeanor, the awe in his eyes surged.
All at once, he sensed his own insignificance. Addressing such a powerhouse as "Brother Yi" seemed like overreaching...
In this instant.
Guo Jiannan truly comprehended.
Little wonder Brother Yi stayed so composed in prior communications; his prowess soared to the heavens!
His earlier concerns now appeared ridiculous. Guo Jiannan eased fully, though awe and relief shone in his eyes, his aged cheeks burning with embarrassment.
Brother Yi wielded such prowess while staying humble. Beside him, the arrogant Guo Jiannan, who once foolishly sought to accept him as a student, looked utterly foolish.
Guo Jiannan drew near once more and prostrated himself, reverence etching his features unbidden.
"Yi... Brother Yi!"
"Your cultivation runs deep. My concerns were shallow. I feel so ashamed, truly ashamed..."
Noting the elder brother's flustered actions, Yi Feng grinned and reassured him.
"We're buddies; no need for all that ceremony."
"Forget these minor pests. With nothing more stirring here, you ought to head back fast and rescue Brother Tree. That's the real priority!"
At these words.
Guo Jiannan shook off his stupor and inclined his head. He never dreamed Brother Yi remained so affable. Awe mingled with thankful grins filled him!
This defined a genuine powerhouse.
"Brother Yi speaks true!"
"Gratitude for your noble aid. We'll cherish it eternally. Meeting Brother Yi is luck beyond three lifetimes!"
The deeper he delved, the more deferential he grew, leaving Yi Feng somewhat awkward.
He truly disliked such fervor, so he invoked the Tree Venerable's peril to press him onward. At last, Guo Jiannan sped back to the Red Moon Forest to resume dismantling the array and freeing his companion.
As Brother Guo vanished in eager pursuit, brimming with assurance, and with no lurking threats nearby, Yi Feng reckoned that soon enough, Brother Tree would break free too.
The matter concluded.
Moonlight slanted across, spanning endless leagues.
The evening breeze howled mournfully, rustling the mountain tree silhouettes.
After a stretch.
He produced a jug of murky wine, tipped it upward, and gulped it down. Staring at the dazzling stars, his gaze held no ripple.
He cast a final glance toward the mangrove woods...
Silently calling for Man Man, he flicked his wrist and vanished into the far-off haze...