I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1282: The reason I moved my entire clan was all because of him.

"Whoosh!"

Liu Runan and his son were still basking in their own arrogance when a sudden disturbance nearby sent a shiver down their spines.

Whirling around instinctively, they were shocked to find that the old fox, Gui Shounian, had already taken flight!

In a mere heartbeat, he had torn through the void and vanished tens of thousands of miles into the distance.

The father and son stood there, completely stunned, unable to comprehend what had just transpired.

This old scoundrel had agreed to help, and they had even submitted to his constant price hikes. How could he just abandon them now? Was this another ploy to demand more wealth?

His greed truly knew no bounds.

Regardless of his motives, they refused to let such a flawless vessel for possession escape their grasp!

Without hesitating further, Liu Runan immediately tore open the void, pulling the soul flame along as he gave chase.

Strangely, however.

Despite the pursuit, the gap between the two old men remained exactly the same, with neither gaining nor losing ground.

Liu Runan’s expression twisted with fury.

"That old wretch! He claims to be withered and weak, yet his movement technique is this fast. He has been hiding his true strength all along!"

Spitting out a curse, Liu Runan had no choice but to ignite his full cultivation. He relentlessly followed the fading trail of Qi, only then managing to slowly close the distance.

Several thousand miles away.

As he traversed the void, Gui Shounian sensed the aura rapidly approaching from the rear.

Realizing he was about to be overtaken, his eyes flashed with panic. Despite his urgency, his aging body lacked the stamina to lose his pursuer, leaving him to vent his frustration in a series of shouts!

"Keep chasing, then! You’re like a persistent hellhound on my heels!"

"Damn you, Liu Runan! I took you for a man of intelligence, but you are utterly blind! Of all the people in this world to offend, you chose that terrifying monster. You are literally seeking your own grave!"

"If you want to die, go right ahead, but do not drag me into your funeral!"

He hadn't finished his tirade when a flash of light cut off his path.

Liu Runan had finally caught up.

Gui Shounian’s wrinkled face darkened. He suppressed his remaining insults and instantly adopted a cold, distant demeanor.

"Elder Liu, what is the meaning of blocking my way?"

The sudden formality and icy tone caused Liu Runan’s white eyebrows to twitch.

"Brother Gui!"

"I have treated you with nothing but respect, haven't I? I met every one of your demands for more payment. To turn back now would be incredibly dishonorable. We have known each other for centuries; does our friendship carry no weight?"

"This is a minor task that requires very little from you. You will earn a fortune in immortal tokens and gain immense benefits, while I fulfill my goal. Why must you make this so difficult?"

Before he could finish his plea, Gui Shounian’s face had turned several shades darker.

When he spoke, it was with a volcanic explosion of rage!

"Benefit greatly?!"

"Liu Runan, shove your pathetic immortal tokens! This old man intends to live for another few tens of thousands of years! If you are so eager for death, why must you insist on burying me with you?!"

This violent outburst left Liu Runan stunned and his face flushed with anger.

However, he was a seasoned veteran. He immediately caught the terrifying implication behind those words. Knowing he still required the other man’s assistance, he forced himself to swallow his pride.

His expression flickered between rage and confusion for a moment before he gritted his teeth, forcing a strained smile.

"Sea Lord Gui, please explain yourself. If you do not clarify your meaning today, I fear any future alliance between us will be impossible."

Cornered, Gui Shounian could no longer contain his agitation.

He thrust a trembling finger almost into the other man’s eye!

"You! You!"

"You are a disgrace! A high-ranking figure from the Divine Land and an Elder of the Fallen God Palace, yet your eyes are so useless that you would provoke such a being? Have you learned nothing in your tens of thousands of years?!"

"I will tell you the plain truth! That person is absolutely someone neither of us can afford to cross! My entire clan moved to the Eastern Sea specifically to stay out of his way!"

"His cultivation is far beyond our level, and his mastery of the Sword Dao is hauntingly powerful. Years ago in the Vast Sea, he slaughtered hundreds of my kin, and I didn't even dare to whisper a complaint! And yet here you are, picking a fight and courting your own demise? You are a fool of the highest order!"

"If you wish to perish, do it alone. This old man is leaving!"

Following this verbal lashing, Gui Shounian bolted once more into the distance.

Driven by sheer terror, his speed surpassed his previous limits. Before the Liu father and son could react, he had already vanished tens of thousands of miles to the south.

This time, Liu Runan did not pursue. Instead, he stood frozen in the air.

His eyes were wide, reflecting a state of absolute, paralyzed shock!

"That man... is truly that powerful...?"

"Even if Gui Shounian and I fought together, it would still be a death sentence?! Just who is he? How can a person possess such strength!"

Turning his head, still wearing a mask of disbelief, he saw Liu Changfeng’s soul flame flickering with sheer terror.

"Fa... Father..."

"I... I had no idea he was this dangerous. Could Sea Lord Gui be exaggerating? Perhaps he’s making him sound terrifying just to hide some other secret trouble..."

Before he could finish his thought, Liu Runan spat in disgust.

"Pah!"

"You brainless idiot!"

"Who do you think Gui Shounian is? He is a powerhouse equal to me, a ruthless tyrant who commands the Ancient Sea Tribes! Would a man like that throw away his dignity just to tell a lie?"

"Did you not see how desperately he fled just now?"

"If that man weren't a nightmare incarnate, would an old fox like that run with his tail between his legs?!"

After these sharp questions, Liu Changfeng began to shake, his mind racing through their previous encounters.

When they first met, he had assumed the man was merely arrogant because of some hidden backing. Even when facing the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array, the man had appeared recklessly brave...

Now it was clear; the man had the power to justify every bit of that arrogance!

He was the one who had been blind and foolish!

This cultivator from the so-called "wasteland realm" was a monster beyond his wildest nightmares!

Suddenly.

Liu Changfeng was so overcome by fear that his soul flame wavered violently, his voice cracking.

"How can this be...?"

"Wha... what do we do? How could we ever defeat such a person?!"

Hearing the fear in his son's voice, Liu Runan felt his own heart sinking. His previous composure had vanished completely.

He never dreamed...

That they would stumble upon an outsider so formidable that even a veteran like Gui Shounian would be scared witless. How could he possibly face this alone?

The father and son hovered in the air, staring at each other in a daze of awkward silence.

After a long silence, Liu Changfeng spoke again.

"Father, we cannot handle this person. Even though I hate being in this state, I have to admit defeat..."

"But Hao Tian is still his prisoner! That is your grandson! If we give up now, are we just leaving Hao Tian to die?"

The panicked words left Liu Runan’s mind in a state of chaos.

However, the old man was ultimately a cold-blooded figure.

He closed his eyes, contemplating for several moments, forcing down his familial love and his own instinct to hide. When his eyes snapped open, they burned with a ruthless, murderous light!

"I will not let this go!"

"The blood feud is already established. Even if we run, he might not let us live. As for the possession, that dream is dead. We have reached the point of no return. Our only option is to kill him and wipe out the threat entirely!"

These cold words left Liu Changfeng gasping!

"But!"

"His cultivation is so high, how can we possibly be his match?!"

Liu Runan’s face was a mask of shadows as he slowly swept his sleeve, tearing open the void once more.

"He might be strong, but he is not the strongest under the heavens!"

"When faced with the true power of my Fallen God Palace and the gaze of the Star Lord, he is nothing more than a slightly stronger ant. Ending his life will not be difficult at all!"

As the ripples of the opening void spread, Liu Changfeng’s eyes widened with renewed shock!