I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1279: Friendship Among the Great

Liu Changfeng was consumed by a sense of hopelessness as he observed the bewildered expression on his elderly father's face.

"Why..."

"How was he able to break free from the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array? The Primal Realm cultivation that was nearly mine has vanished just like that. Is it possible that the Heavens refuse to assist me? Am I truly fated to spend the rest of my days in this pathetic state!"

"Heavens, why have you forsaken me!"

Upon hearing these defeated cries, Liu Runan narrowed his eyes and shifted his gaze toward his son.

Seeing his son's soul flame flickering with such weakness, a look of profound disappointment crossed his face. Simultaneously, triggered by those words, he began to deliver another stern lecture.

"Useless!"

"A minor setback occurs and you immediately start blaming the Heavens and everyone else. Is the mental fortitude you have built over a lifetime really this brittle?"

The sharp rebuke jolted Liu Changfeng, forcing him to regain some control over his emotions. He bowed his head low in a quick apology.

"However, that man was only at the Primal Realm, yet he managed to escape the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array. Is that not proof of divine help? Your child finds it truly difficult to reconcile with such a fact..."

At this, Liu Runan’s face grew darker, and his voice took on an even more heavy tone.

"You are incredibly dense!"

"If he could bypass the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array, do you honestly believe he only possesses the basic cultivation of the Primal Realm's Nirvana stage? You were the one killed in your original body, yet you still maintain this arrogant attitude of looking down on others. You have wasted these tens of thousands of years of life."

These words struck like a lightning bolt, clearing the fog in his mind.

Liu Changfeng’s eyes snapped wide, radiating a look of pure shock!

"He isn't just a simple Primal Realm Nirvana stage cultivator..."

"This!"

Despite the logic behind this theory, Liu Changfeng found it nearly impossible to process. The idea of an outsider reaching the Primal Realm was already terrifying, but to think he might be beyond that?

He recalled how many rare resources he had devoured, leaning on the immense wealth of the Fallen God Palace, just to reach the Half-Step Primal Realm. An outsider couldn't possibly have access to even a fraction of those resources, yet this person's power was even more formidable than he had guessed...

What a frighteningly monstrous talent!

This was a total defiance of natural order!

While Liu Changfeng remained frozen in shock, his father continued speaking with a grim expression.

"The fact that he escaped the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array suggests he has likely reached the Great Completion stage of Primal Realm Nirvana, perhaps even with one foot already inside the second major realm, the Heaven Transformation period. If that isn't the case, then he must be protected by a terrifying cultivation technique or a legendary magical treasure..."

"Regardless of which it is, the situation is extremely grave."

"I have clearly underestimated this youth. I never expected his hidden trump cards to be so powerful. He is no longer an opponent I can face alone. We must seek outside help!"

Listening to this, Liu Changfeng’s tension grew. He clenched his teeth and lowered his head as he spoke.

"Father, since this individual is so dangerous... should we perhaps just let it go? Your child is prepared to accept this loss!"

The moment he finished speaking, Liu Runan barked back at him.

"Ridiculous!"

"We have come too far to retreat now. A true man must be cold-blooded. Unless we seize this man and strip him of his cultivation and secrets for our own use, I will never be at peace!"

Despite his age, his cruelty far eclipsed that of his son's generation.

Liu Changfeng felt a shiver of dread at those words, bowing his body even lower. Still, he couldn't stop himself from offering a nervous warning.

"But..."

"But if he is that powerful, standard experts won't be enough. Would we not have to ask for help from an Inner Sect elder? The price for that would be massive!"

"And if... if something goes wrong again? We could never survive the fallout!"

A freezing light shimmered in Liu Runan’s eyes, and he looked at the soul flame with a hint of scorn.

"You are truly a lost cause!"

"Now that several Outer Sect elders have died, how could we possibly involve the Inner Sect? You haven't even achieved Primal Realm status yet. If the Inner Sect learned of this mess, it would only double our crimes!"

"Furthermore, the act of soul possession is a forbidden path. If word got out, our standing would be ruined. This matter must remain a secret. Are you suggesting we kill an Inner Sect elder to keep them quiet as well?"

"I can't believe you would even suggest something so stupid!"

Liu Changfeng felt as though he had been drenched in cold water, his heart turning to ice from the shock.

So that was it.

His father had intended for those Outer Sect elders to die from the very start. Behind those polite words was a cold-blooded plan to eliminate all witnesses!

To achieve one man's goal, ten thousand must fall. Such a ruthless strategy was truly horrifying.

Even though this was his own father, Liu Changfeng felt a wave of terror.

When he spoke again, his voice was trembling with caution.

"Y-your child understands his error..."

"But if we don't bring in an Inner Sect expert, who is left to deal with such a monstrous cultivator? Your child is slow-witted and awaits Father’s guidance..."

His trembling soul flame looked exactly like a frightened child from the distant past.

Without realizing it.

Liu Runan watched him, a flicker of sentiment appearing in his eyes, as if remembering a scene from tens of thousands of years ago when he first taught his son. It seemed that even after all these millennia, this Outer Sect elder was still just a boy in his eyes.

Softening slightly, a touch of warmth entered Liu Runan’s gaze.

"Changfeng, do not be so terrified. You are my flesh and blood. I would never do anything to harm you."

"As for this situation, I have already reached a decision."

"The current circumstances require us to invite a powerful figure to help. However, we cannot involve anyone from the Fallen God Palace. After careful thought, the perfect candidate is Gui Shounian."

Hearing that unfamiliar name, Liu Changfeng looked confused.

"Gui Shounian..."

"Father, your child is ignorant. I cannot recall any great expert by that name on the Floating Islands. Might I ask where this figure comes from?"

Liu Runan looked toward the far southern horizon, his face becoming very serious.

"He does not come from the heart of the Divine Land, nor is he a human."

Liu Changfeng’s eyes widened in disbelief.

He followed his father’s gaze, which seemed to be fixed on the distant, endless ocean.

Suddenly!

Liu Changfeng gasped as he realized the truth, his face becoming a mask of pure horror!

"Could it be?!"

"Does Father intend to ask for help from the Sea Clan!?"

His shock was natural. Humans and the Sea Clan were ancient, bitter enemies. It was almost impossible to believe that his father, a high-ranking Inner Sect elder of the Fallen God Palace, maintained a secret alliance with them!

Ignoring his son's shock, Liu Runan kept his eyes on the horizon.

He spoke in a low, chilling voice that made him seem like a completely different person.

"Indeed. It is the Sea Clan."

"In the great ocean, the Ancient Sea Clan has ruled the depths for countless ages. Gui Shounian is the leader of this Ancient Sea Clan. His power is equal to my own, and he even has a blood connection to the true Sea Lord. That is why he dares to claim the title of Sea Lord over his territory, even now during the Sea Clan’s era of weakness!"

"That old monster is very capable. If I can convince him to help me, catching a Nirvana Great Completion cultivator will be as simple as reaching into a bag!"

Shock!

Total shock!

Liu Changfeng was left speechless by this revelation. When he finally found his voice, it was shaking uncontrollably!

"You..."

"You actually have a secret tie with the leader of the Ancient Sea Clan?!"

He couldn't wrap his head around the fact that his father had a private bond with such a titan. It didn't just defy logic; it completely shattered everything he believed to be true!