I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1307: Little Friend, Not Bad

The little monster seemed frozen as if lightning had struck him, his face losing every bit of color.

He had never dreamed that this human cultivator could be so bold, insisting he show the path to the most powerful existence. In the end, this guy was genuinely here to make waves, the type that showed no fear of dying.

Oh, mother...

This is a madman!

How was he so unfortunate to encounter such a fearsome demon!

Lin Kui was completely frightened, his lips quivering as he pleaded nonstop for forgiveness.

" G-great lord!"

" Show mercy, great lord! This lowly one has an eighty-thousand-year-old mother to support, I really can't go there..."

Right after those foolish words escaped his lips, Yi Feng had pulled out his massive sword and started swinging it around.

Once he saw the creature acting a bit more obedient, Yi Feng finally issued a firm warning to hammer it in.

" You know where those scary powerhouses are, so just guide me there right. We can talk about the rest. If not, you're done for!"

The greatsword sliced through the air several times with sharp whistles, frightening the little monster until he was ghostly white.

Even as Yi Feng flung him forward, he didn't dare babble nonsense or think about running away. He kowtowed over and over with hands pressed together, then meekly took the lead ahead.

" This lowly one will guide you without fail. This way, my lord, if you please, my lord, if you please..."

One instant he was brimming with complaints, the next he turned compliant and sharp, showing no sign of resistance, just a sycophantic, flattering grin. His knack for gauging the winds and adapting was ridiculously strong.

It made sense that, despite his weak power, he'd lasted so long in this horrifying domain.

This little monster was indeed a clever freak.

As he observed the creature humbly kowtowing and showing the path, Yi Feng gave a helpless smile and trailed behind.

They moved one behind the other for an unknown stretch of time.

At last, they pierced the endless fog, revealing a sprawling, timeless woodland expanse before them. Barren trees extended without end, colossal sky-piercing trees that had rooted there for eons.

Lin Kui abruptly halted at the woodland's border, anxiously inching nearer to bow low.

" G-great lord..."

" This is the Ancient Barren Forest. The Tree Venerable has dwelled here for tens of thousands of years. He's a genuinely terrifying great demon. This lowly one truly can't proceed any further."

" I... I plead for your mercy, great lord, spare this lowly one..."

In mere moments, the little monster's face filled with misery and reluctance, unclear if he dreaded the ancient entity in the woods ahead or the greatsword in Yi Feng's grip.

From the look on him, he was on the verge of crying.

Yi Feng eyed him with suspicion for several beats. Not spotting any odd stirrings in the woods, the uncertainty in his gaze deepened.

" Is there truly an ancient powerhouse here? I don't spot it."

Before the little monster could kowtow and reply.

The woods erupted in a booming roar! Countless vines burst from the soil's depths, dislodging moss and decayed branches, while the earth started quaking!

All those vines appeared to spring to life, twisting toward a massive tree buried in the woodland's heart!

That enormous tree, soaring ten thousand feet high, abruptly revealed horrifying eyes that stared down like blazing suns and moons. An age-old voice, echoing as if across vast epochs, boomed across the ancient woods for hundreds of miles.

" Who dares disturb this venerable one's slumber..."

As the fearsome giant tree roused, unleashing a horrifying presence.

The little monster was already paralyzed with fear, huddling his head and sprawling on the dirt, face pressed into the soil, backside raised high.

Only then did a trace of satisfaction curve Yi Feng's lips.

Ah ha!

Not simple!

At long last, he'd run into a real, mighty ancient powerhouse!

Yi Feng strode ahead eagerly, launching his usual taunt.

" From today onwards, I'm claiming your turf!"

" You, this old rodent, go find another spot to rest from now on. If you object, let's duke it out!"

Though no grudge existed between them, to chase a proper end, inciting fury was essential. Seizing someone's domain straight away was bound to rile the other side.

For honor or real gains, this ancient tree would surely erupt in wrath and strike.

A fierce clash was unavoidable!

Beneath Yi Feng's eager stare.

The heaven-blocking ancient tree peered down, its massive eyes scanning him briefly before it actually chuckled.

" Hahaha..."

The booming laughs rattled the thick woods, sending myriad vines flying outward.

Lin Kui got whisked away in an instant and disappeared, stranding Yi Feng, sword in hand, facing vines that formed a table and seats, utterly free of any hostile vibe.

This turn of events caught him off guard.

Yi Feng clutched his greatsword, gazing doubtfully, only now realizing the giant tree had dozed off once more, shrouded in vines and moss, its mighty aura gone without a trace.

Right away.

An elderly figure, face etched with bark-like creases, approached smiling, supported by a staff.

At this sight, Yi Feng stood dumbfounded.

The elder, though, kept his serene grin, heading directly to the vine table and making a welcoming gesture.

" Young friend, please sit so we can chat."

Met with such polite overtures, Yi Feng couldn't cling to his greatsword any longer. All his momentum felt absorbed like into soft fabric. He had no option but to walk over in a stupor and settle down silently.

The elder leisurely served tea. As he slid the cup across, he grinned and regarded Yi Feng.

After appraising him briefly, he nodded while fondling his beard.

" Sir, in this Demon Suppression Prison, we're all in the same boat. Beyond the border beasts clashing over blood and life force, us ancient remnants have lurked for tens of thousands of years. Nobody wants to squander power. We dodge fights when we can, hoarding our might while waiting for the right chance, mulling ways to escape this trapped realm."

" So, if you want this woodland, I'll gladly yield it. Worst case, this elder just relocates elsewhere."

With those words spoken, Yi Feng heard them in utter dismay.

He'd claimed the other's land to spark rage, yet not only did the fellow stay calm, he offered it up freely, painting Yi Feng as the aggressor...

How was he meant to proceed now?

Confronting such a generous and refined elder, Yi Feng abruptly felt somewhat ashamed.

Gripping the teacup, he sat opposite the elder in wary silence for ages, at a loss for where to start.

Recalling bits he'd overheard before, he finally gathered nerve to inquire.

" I heard that in this Demon Suppression Prison, it's packed with fearsome, savage ancient powerhouses from all clans, sealed and locked away by force. Why are you so agreeable...?"

At that, the elder chuckled, placed his teacup aside, and a glint of sentiment flickered in his eyes.

" Hahaha..."

" That claim holds truth, yet it's also biased. Sure, this Demon Suppression Prison harbors brutal entities, but it's far from overrun by demons. Like the diverse clans across the world, there's no stark line between good and bad; it's just clashing goals and loyalties."

" Do the self-proclaimed righteous humans lack wicked cultivators? Are all the infamous demon clans purely savage killers?"

" In this elder's eyes, hardly."

Hearing these deep, sage, and easygoing remarks, Yi Feng nodded in agreement too.

" Indeed."

" Humans have their villains too, and demons boast their upright ones. Looks like my thinking was too narrow."

The elder grinned and dismissed it with waves, his gaze full of regard.

" No, no."

" For a young friend to hold such wisdom, unlike the ignorant outsiders fixated on racial divides, you stand above the masses. You're no average soul."

" To this elder, your cultivation stands out, and your outlook is rare. Should you exit this Demon Suppression Prison, your prospects will know no bounds!"

Yi Feng offered a light smile and a slight bow, keeping quiet.

He brushed off the calculated compliments. As for what lay ahead, who knew? Escaping the Demon Suppression Prison mattered little anyway.

Provided he could meet his end, the rest was secondary...

Witnessing this poised and composed manner, the elder's admiration intensified.

Running into this young friend amid the Demon Suppression Prison has truly brightened my day, stirring respect for the rising talents. Lending him aid along the path counts as granting a bit of luck.

Having an extra ally beats adding a foe by miles.

The elder fondled his beard, eyeing the youth for moments before nodding with a grin.

" You're no common youth, my friend."

" Soon, some old companions of mine will arrive. I'll make sure to present you to them. Call it fate's arrangement."

At those words, Yi Feng sensed a spark of hope.

Companions of this elder tree were bound to be exceptional. Suppose one proved temperamental? That could spark a solid brawl!