I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1336: Zha Zha Tiger
Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
Beneath the tense stares of the onlookers.
Xu Fengyue scanned the area with a serious expression for several breaths, then let out a thoughtful hum.
"No need to panic."
"Though this formation is peculiar, and I can't figure out its sudden trigger, Master Yi's presence isn't detectable. It appears luck is on his side; he avoided getting trapped in this confusing setup."
"If we team up to locate the formation's core, we can shatter it and then track down Master Yi!"
These statements brought a measure of relief to the group.
Yet as they raised their eyes to examine the vicinity, nothing but boundless dark fog met their gaze. It resembled a veil of midnight, brimming with mysterious shadows. Unbidden, fear stirred within them, heightening their unease.
Even more alarming was the fog thickening nearby.
It grew ever more opaque, akin to twilight's advance, instilling a feeling of impending doom as if peril loomed ever closer. It seemed the blackness might engulf them at any instant!
After just a handful of breaths in observation, the sight sent shivers racing along their spines.They quickly turned to Captain Xu, only to find that the features of Qinghe Town's second mightiest warrior had turned profoundly somber!
When he addressed them once more, tension laced his tone.
"Everyone..."
"This occasion, fortune hasn't smiled on us. We've run into a serious issue!"
"Likely due to the passage of ages, this formation shows signs of wear. Its unexpected activation carries an air of oddity. The spiritual energy flow inside is jumbled and erratic. I detect no hints, and right now, pinpointing the formation's eye eludes me. Escaping won't be straightforward..."
With those words hanging in the air, pallor spread across every face amid rising dread.
Wei Xiaowei gripped her delicate hands tightly beneath her sleeves, her gaze brimming with alarm and concern. None had foreseen tumbling into such a frightful formation, where even a powerhouse like Captain Xu found himself powerless in a flash!
All at once.
A wave of stifling hopelessness crashed upon them.
Considering next that the delicate, bookish Master Yi remained isolated beyond the array, possibly under threat from demonic creatures any second, the assembly grew frantic like ants in a frying pan!
Noticing the wild glances and crumbling resolve around him, Xu Fengyue clenched his jaw and barked a command posthaste!
"Stay calm!"
"Strange as this formation may be, its age and decay mean its might has waned; at worst, it's merely an illusory trap."
"Starting immediately, bind yourselves with ropes. Regardless of the encroaching gloom, keep your heads. The spot where spiritual force converges will mark the formation's eye. With all my power unleashed, I'll surely dismantle it!"
"Master Yi lingers outside and might face peril soon. We can't delay!"
His resonant command echoed, steadying the chaos.
Xu Fengyue truly deserved his rank as Qinghe Town's second top expert; his poise in crisis shone through. Bolstered by his longstanding authority, he swiftly instilled a surge of assurance in the others.
Members traded subdued looks, regaining some poise. They sprang into action against time. Wei Xiaowei secured the rope about her form and joined the frantic hunt for the formation's eye!
For the moment, silence reigned unless spoken to. All concentrated utterly on detecting the formation's core. An intense urgency permeated the air, rendering the dim surroundings all the more daunting.
Under this intense strain, their mental stamina and spiritual reserves drained at twice the rate!
In scarcely a few breaths.
Wei Xiaowei and her companions dripped with perspiration, while Xu Fengyue panted from the strain. They had plunged into a dire ordeal unlike any before, leaving even this premier figure of Qinghe Town gripped by sudden helplessness!
At the same time.
Beyond the confounding array, Master Yi had endured a prolonged wait. Still no sign of anyone appeared, but his belly growled insistently, prompting a mutter of complaint.
"Hunger striking now is really inconvenient..."
"This gut of mine lets me down. I ate up my dried fish supply before, and with folks delaying, where's a meal coming from?"
Irritated though he felt, the pangs proved too much, forcing Master Yi to rise and survey the terrain.
To his surprise, after a few sweeps of the landscape, no stirrings caught his eye. Forget rabbits or pheasants; even insects stayed silent.
With no choice, he set off on foot.
"This setup can't be too formidable. Perhaps I'll spot some critters."
As he grumbled while foraging, a touch of good fortune perhaps intervened, for Master Yi stumbled upon a mountain pheasant. Though it appeared undersized and lean, it offered sustenance all the same!
Without hesitation, Master Yi advanced and set to preparing it!
Soon enough.
The fresh fowl stood cleaned and skewered over a blazing fire, releasing tempting aromas. He dusted it with pinches of his signature "soul" spice. Now that was the real deal!
Inhaling deeply, saliva gathered in his mouth.
He lifted the spit from the flames and nibbled the golden-brown chicken.
Crunchy exterior, succulent interior, bursting with flavor!
"Mmm..."
A single chomp lit up Master Yi's expression with joy.
Just as he savored the moment, a dark silhouette burst from the woods, issuing a menacing growl!
"Awooo..."
Master Yi turned toward the noise and chuckled inwardly.
The emerging tiger was pathetically thin. Its whiskers bore flecks of white, and its patterns appeared disheveled. It resembled a caricature, evidently an aged, feeble, and infirm beast. It lacked any of the prior demon tiger's grandeur.
Master Yi dismissed the pitiful creature outright.
He aimed to resume his meal, yet the tiger grew bolder. It advanced steadily, exuding a fierce presence, and yowled persistently!
"Awooo, awooo!"
Master Yi eyed it coolly and murmured, "Go away. I don't wish to harm you."
With that, he returned to relishing his treat.
"Roar!"
To his astonishment, the tiger ignored the caution. It bellowed fiercely and lunged at Master Yi.
In response, Master Yi sighed and flicked his hand casually.
This motion unleashed a ferocious wind.
"Bang!"
Following the sharp impact, the tiger slammed into the earth, flattening into a mangled heap!
Peace returned at last.
Master Yi paid it no mind and kept dining.
Nearby.
The sweat-soaked party had just escaped the formation after immense struggle. Before joy at their survival could settle, they scanned eagerly for Master Yi. To their shock, he was missing!
In a flash.
Horror drained the color from their faces, a foreboding chill gripping them. Casting aside all else, they launched a desperate hunt for Master Yi. In life, they sought the man; in death, the remains!
At length.
By a firelit clearing at the woodland's fringe, they found Master Yi.
Observing his unscathed state, the group exhaled deeply in relief. Instinctively glancing about, they spotted the remains of a savage tiger.
The tension they barely released surged back violently!
Shocked intakes of breath filled the air; the mood stiffened with weapons at the ready!
"This!"
"Heavens above! Another demon tiger body lies here!"
"This carcass looks unusual. In life, it was surely a formidable demonic creature. Its end came so brutally—what horror befell it!"
"Might a deadlier beast lurk close? Impossible!"
"Hiss..."
"Master Yi, what on earth transpired?!"
Ere Master Yi could respond.
Xu Fengyue positioned himself by the crater's rim, fixated on the demonic tiger's remains as though beholding the unbelievable, his gaze quivering wildly!