I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1303: The Major Task is Accomplished

Once An Daohai and his son had departed for quite some time, the hall stood empty of all others.

Yuwen Qianyue quietly released a breath of relief. A gentle flick from her delicate, jade-like finger drew the ancient ring from the table straight into her grasp.

Her divine sense probed inside, instantly unveiling every treasure stored in the ring.

The icy beauty of this Venerable One couldn't resist tightening her pale fist. A swirl of intricate emotions hardened into a sharp chill in her stunning gaze as she pulled out a jade slip and delivered a harsh command.

"Summon the outer sect disciple, Yi Feng!"

After getting a response through the jade slip, she swiftly started forming hand seals.

Within mere breaths, complex runes hid away across the grand hall, nearly locking it down completely. Whoever dared enter would turn into a trapped bird!

Footsteps began to resound.

Yuwen Qianyue's gaze turned even frostier, her hand tucked inside her sleeve ready to trigger the formation!

"Are you Yi Feng?"

Yi Feng had been enjoying drinks with buddies moments ago when he got called here out of nowhere. He had no clue what it concerned, just that a certain Venerable One wished to meet him.

Now, facing the stunning yet frosty woman perched above, who directed her question at him, he figured she must be the Venerable One.

He replied without thinking.

"That is correct."

The instant those words escaped, Yuwen Qianyue nodded faintly.

Her slender finger, concealed deep in her flowing sleeve, completed the seal. Unseen array lines sprang to life right away, flooding the whole hall with a biting cold. A crushing force loomed over Yi Feng, ready to swallow him whole.

Beneath the fearsome power of this array, the boy was bound to lose all his cultivation!

Yet, oddly enough...

Even as the array's vast energy raged through the hall, swirling repeatedly, Yi Feng remained rooted in place, utterly untouched!

At once, Yuwen Qianyue's mind plunged into stunned disbelief!

This...

How could this be!

A mere mortal-star cultivator, regardless of his gifts, shouldn't possess cultivation potent enough to shrug off the Shadow Seven Extremes Array that she had set up herself?

But the reality stared back at her.

The array had fired off multiple rounds, and this fellow stood there without a scratch.

Witnessing this, Yuwen Qianyue brimmed with endless doubts and began speculating frantically.

This guy's cultivation definitely lacked the strength to resist the array, but he emerged unscathed. Clearly, he carried some sort of guarding artifact. She had misjudged him.

Who could've imagined.

This mortal-star cultivator wasn't just exceptionally gifted but also harbored a precious treasure. He was indeed unlike the ordinary sort.

Maybe this fellow truly carried a touch of fate!

With that thought.

Yuwen Qianyue found herself pausing on instinct, a pang of regret hitting her at the idea of ruining such a promising talent's path. Now, honoring An Daohai's plea to handle Yi Feng left her full of second thoughts!

Still, things had progressed too far.

The arrow nocked on the string must fly!

Once you've crossed a destined child like this, there's no turning back. Just crippling his cultivation wouldn't suffice; you have to uproot the weed entirely and end him for good!

A wave of murderous intent rose in Yuwen Qianyue's chest as she geared up to act.

Meanwhile, Yi Feng grew a touch restless from the wait.

He'd been informed that the Venerable One called for him, yet this lady had fixed her stare on him forever without uttering a peep. What was the deal?

Could it be... she sought a matchmaker or something?

After lingering awkwardly a bit longer, Yi Feng steeled himself to inquire.

"Um..."

"Venerable One?"

"Might I ask why you summoned me here?"

As his voice faded, Yuwen Qianyue's shock deepened!

The Shadow Seven Extremes Array had unleashed its fury several times. How deadly its threats were! But this man casually asked about the issue, acting like nothing occurred?

Was it possible he hadn't even felt the array's power?

This notion crossed her thoughts, and Yuwen Qianyue started sensing real strain.

This young man, shielded by his artifact against the array, showed that the item's quality was top-tier. It guarded its owner without a whisper, almost like it thought for itself, leaving the youth blissfully ignorant.

This was a blessing that hordes would crave.

With an artifact like that, dealing with him turned tricky.

Crippling his cultivation proved tough already. To slay this youth demanded even finer schemes.

After mulling it over briefly.

Yuwen Qianyue offered a smile, acting as if all was normal.

"This Venerable One has heard of your exceptional talent and excellent character, hence I have a mind to nurture you. I made an exception to summon you, wishing to bestow upon you an opportunity."

Yi Feng took it in, his mood turning sour.

Since hitting the Heavenly Ranking, presents had flooded in daily. Offerings from Snowstorm Island and folks alike had stacked up across multiple chambers. It was a real headache.

Who even craves these gifts!

I traveled here dead set on courting death, yet you all shield me from any peril, showering me with escalating favors!

At this rate, when will my quest for death ever pan out?

If you truly care, just end me!

Though he grumbled inside, recognizing the kind intent, Yi Feng managed a formal word of gratitude.

"Thank you."

Following a half-hearted, blank-faced cupped-fist bow.

Yuwen Qianyue pressed her palm lightly. A hidden device in the hall's jade tiles sprang open, unveiling a seemingly endless underground tunnel with stone stairs along the left wall!

What sort of opportunity lay ahead?

Yi Feng gawked in surprise, but Yuwen Qianyue had risen gracefully, beaming toward him.

"Yi Feng."

"This is an underground treasure vault. This Venerable One has prepared a gift for you. You will find it once you go down. Do not disappoint my expectations."

Yet another gift...

Yi Feng felt weary at the mere mention.

Still, rejecting such sincere kindness proved tough. He voiced reluctant thanks and ventured in.

As Yi Feng descended the passage, his form vanishing into the swallowing gloom, Yuwen Qianyue at last unveiled a frosty grin. A sweep of her sleeve shut the entrance!

"Boom!"

A muffled thud rang out as the jade tiles sealed perfectly.

The hall reverted to normal. No soul would suspect a hidden path existed, or that a Snowstorm Island disciple had vanished into it!

At last.

Yuwen Qianyue eased back into her seat, exhaling a deep, easing breath.

She then dispatched a summons to a underling and gave a steely command.

"Relay this Venerable One's command: On the Heavenly Ranking list, change Yi Feng's name to An Shixuan!"

The arriving figure clasped fists in compliance, though bewilderment crossed their features.

"Venerable One."

"Forgive this subordinate for speaking out of turn, but the Heavenly Ranking list is a matter of great importance. I'm afraid it's not convenient to alter it lightly..."

Yuwen Qianyue pinned them with a cool stare, her voice dead serious.

"Yi Feng's cultivation went awry, he fell into demonic deviation and has already perished. How can he continue to occupy a spot on the Heavenly Ranking? This vacant position naturally should be given to another elite."

At those words, the underling shuddered, a trace of sorrow flashing as they replied.

"Yes, I shall respectfully obey the Venerable One's command!"

Shifts in the Heavenly Ranking were rare occurrences. The demise of an island prodigy was especially tragic. For these two grand, unusual calamities to strike together was downright staggering.

Even more jaw-dropping was how both these scarce misfortunes tied directly to Yi Feng, the freshly famed mortal-star prodigy. Word of it blazed through like a storm.

In a lavish cave dwelling.

An Shixuan, catching wind of the gossip, slapped his thighs in thrill and leaped up!

"Excellent!"

"He died well!"

"Such scum, who doesn't know his place, actually dared to oppose this young master repeatedly. This is the fate he deserved!"

An Daohai stayed planted in the head seat. Satisfaction gleamed in his eyes, yet he didn't skip the sharp rebuke to his boy.

"Xuan'er, have you forgotten your father's teachings!"

"Those who achieve great things must never show their joy openly. Although your talent is not ordinary, your temperament has made limited progress. Relying on so-called innate gifts, you neglected arduous cultivation. Previously, you were actually defeated by a mortal-star cultivator. Do you still not realize this?"

These stern lines jolted An Shixuan into a deep bow, confessing his error.

"Father's teaching is correct. Your child acknowledges his mistake!"

"From now on, with the support of the Heavenly Ranking resources and the chance to enter the top-secret pavilions of Frostwind Island, I will truly reform and not disappoint my father's expectations!"

Upon hearing that, An Daohai offered a small nod.

Though the big issue was resolved as expected, he harbored lingering worries inside. This wary nature and deep cunning truly proved the old adage 'old ginger is hotter'.

After thinking briefly, he set off solo to the Heavenly Hall.

Reuniting with Yuwen Qianyue, their rapport had warmed noticeably, as they bantered, chuckled, and sipped tea in cozy familiarity.

After some courteous talk, An Daohai squinted with a grin and probed,

"Honored Yuwen, this old man has occasionally heard that the mortal star genius unfortunately perished. Is this true?"

As he spoke, Yuwen Qianyue already smiled.

With privacy assured, she shot a chilly look toward the hall's left flank and spilled the full tale openly.

"Friend An, you worry too much."

"There is a secret passage here that leads directly to the Demon-Suppressing Prison. Once any living being enters beyond thirty feet, they are inevitably overwhelmed by the demonic creatures! That Yi Feng was personally confined into the passage by me. With no other exit, how could there be any path to survival?"

At this revelation, a spark of astonishment lit An Daohai's eyes.

"The Demon-Suppressing Prison?!"

"Is that the legendary Ten-Thousand Demon Cavern, the hidden place on Frostwind Island where all kinds of demonic leaders are imprisoned?"

Yuwen Qianyue nodded lightly, amusement dancing in her eyes.

Noting her affirmation, An Daohai beamed with delight and voiced his praise!

"A mortal star cultivator, entering that Ten-Thousand Demon Cavern, has absolutely no possibility of survival. I have long heard of the Honored One's swift decisiveness and resolute execution, and it is truly well-deserved!"

"This old man is utterly impressed!"

"Hahaha..."

The pair toasted cups, swapping tea for wine, their expressions brimming with the easy triumph of a grand deed done.