I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1320: Gratitude and Grudges

Upon catching the sound, Guo Jiannan clasped his hands together and advanced at a measured pace before settling into a chair.

"Many thanks, Brother Yi."

Once seated, the man's face carried a serious air, his actions held back. He avoided touching the teacup and skipped light chatter, as if weighed down by troubling concerns.

Noticing this, Yi Feng inquired with interest.

"Brother Guo, what's troubling you?"

"I learned that folks from Blizzard Island were after you. Since you appear unscathed, it can't be too grave, can it?"

At these words, Guo Jiannan hastily formed fists with his hands and lifted his gaze reluctantly.

"Appreciate your worry, Brother Yi."

"The rift with Blizzard Island has escalated to total destruction on both sides, which breaks my spirit. Though I'm safe, this issue won't end here by any means!"

"Total destruction?"

"Brother, you built Blizzard Island yourself. How has it turned out like this? What's the real cause?"

By all reason.

As the creator, Guo Jiannan held at least the initial leadership role. Even after losing control later, he ought to retain some honor and influence, avoiding such a dire end.

Yet now, fresh out of confinement, he's pursued by the organization he established. How tragic this is.

Catching Yi Feng's worried look, Guo Jiannan promptly cupped his fists.

A reminiscent glint entered his gaze as he released a deep breath.

"Alas..."

"Brother Yi, you'll mock me for sure. It's quite the tale."

"Many thousands of years back, my close companion Luo Tianbei and I, after gaining decent Cultivation progress, established Blizzard Island against the Demon Clan. Our aim was to raise top young talents. Little did we foresee that over time, our visions clashed sharply, sparking an unbreakable rift. Luo Tianbei slipped poison into my drink during a feast and locked me inside the Prison of Demonic Suppression."

"The grudge with him demands a fatal showdown!"

Yi Feng felt a surge of outrage at this account.

"That Luo Tianbei poisoned his own ally? Such a low and treacherous act! It's no surprise he accused you of demon alliances before. He's the true fiend!"

Guo Jiannan paused in surprise at the remark, then chuckled.

"Ha, hahaha..."

"You see right from wrong so clearly, Brother Yi—you're a real hero!"

Following the laugh and acclaim, Guo Jiannan's gaze brimmed with feeling.

"Sigh, though I share a deadly hatred with Luo Tianbei, he hasn't fallen as low as a demon spawn. Our dispute boiling over stems just from opposing views."

"To speak plainly, Luo Tianbei and I created Blizzard Island because the Demon Clan overwhelmed us. We knew our power alone fell short against them, so we rallied fellow thinkers and pinned hopes on the coming generations. We poured in assets and labor to groom geniuses, dreaming one day of birthing an unmatched powerhouse."

"Sadly, Luo Tianbei clings too rigidly to his ways. He insists only human cultivators deserve trust, viewing Beast Clan and Sea Clan as alien threats with hidden agendas. To him, these other kinds match demons and deserve sharp lines drawn for their wipeout!"

Yi Feng knitted his brows in confusion upon hearing this.

"Not all outsiders are evil by default. Why paint them with the same brush?"

Though Yi Feng's worldly experience was limited, he'd met decent non-humans, like the honorable Gui Wanhai from the Sea Clan—flawless in virtue. They couldn't all be rotten.

Superiority of one's kind feels too confining.

These straightforward, relatable statements promptly drew a respectful fist-clasp from Guo Jiannan.

"Brother Yi hits the mark perfectly!"

"Your wisdom shows we're like-minded souls!"

"That's my stance from the start. From tales or encounters, plenty of noble outsiders battled demons. I believe the Demon Clan looms too vast; joining every power against them offers the strongest path!"

"If clans bicker over narrow gains forever, it'll hand openings to the Demon Clan. What if we're picked off eventually? That'd be like 'when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'!"

Yi Feng gave a small nod, his look conveying endorsement.

"Brother, your insight shines. Against a foe too mighty to beat alone, dropping grudges for alliance ensures survival and growth. That vision and openness deserve respect."

Flattered by the words, Guo Jiannan appeared uneasy and kept cupping his fists.

"You flatter me too much, Brother Yi, too much."

"Truth be told, I've no grand achievements. I merely held some notions then, linking with pals like Tree Venerable to plot demon resistance, aiming to pick gifted youths of high potential for training on Blizzard Island."

"I never dreamed Luo Tianbei's bigotry hit fanatic heights. Posing as a just warrior, he poisoned us at the gathering and trapped us in the Prison of Demonic Suppression."

"That gloomy prison, built for demon beasts, turned into our doom as anti-demon loyalists. Meanwhile, Luo Tianbei, ever ranting about righteousness, hid away in Blizzard Island for closed-door Cultivation. Over tens of thousands of years, no demons joined us in the Prison of Demonic Suppression, like we alone were the evils. The sarcasm stings deeply!"

With this, Yi Feng grasped the full picture.

A devoted demon fighter betrayed by a trusted pal in secret—no one saw it coming. Faces deceive, hearts hide! Pouring life into humanity's cause, only to be branded a demon—such wrong demands redress!

Anger welled in Yi Feng at the tale, and he nodded firmly right away.

"This grudge warrants total war. Demand fairness from Luo Tianbei."

"Brother Guo, I caught wind earlier of Blizzard Island rallying to chase you. Knowing you're mostly fine now eases my worry a touch. Should troubles arise later, speak openly to me. No peril will stop me from backing you!"

The declaration rang with honest fervor.

Yi Feng loathed Luo Tianbei's baseness, his ire igniting fast. If his comrade faced peril, he'd give full aid. Bonus if risks appeared en route.

As the statement landed.

Guo Jiannan absorbed it, deeply touched, yet his face twisted in dilemma.

After a brief pause, he stood gradually, bending his head low in salute.

"Brother Yi, Brother Yi..."

"Your noble stance leaves me forever thankful!"

"It's embarrassing to admit, but in that last clash, though I battled fiercely and slew a few Pavilion Elders from Blizzard Island, Tree Venerable drained his power shielding me against their array and got sealed once more!"

Yi Feng's eyes bulged at the news.

"What?"

"Brother Tree got taken by them?"

Guo Jiannan dipped deeper in bow, shame covering his features!

"Precisely..."

"Blizzard Island's Ten-Man Formation sealed Tree Venerable. I took hits too. Despite drawing in much Qi, Blood, and Dao Power, I can't process it all yet. My might isn't back to full, so rescuing him lies out of reach."

"This grudge was our affair alone at first. I'd face death before burdening you, Brother Yi. But now Tree Venerable's their captive, I'm utterly lost..."

With that, Guo Jiannan dropped to his knees with a thud, gripping his fists tight!

"Brother Yi!"

"I beg you without shame: save Tree Venerable! Should you free him, I'll serve you like a beast of burden, anything required!"

The strained, desperate plea stunned Yi Feng, stirring a swirl of feelings in his chest.

Meanwhile.

Yuwen Qianyue, fresh back with spirit beasts, halted rigid at the entrance.

"Brother Yi?"

"Tree Venerable?"

She peered silently in bewilderment at the yard, spotting an elder on his knees nearby. An old dark wooden staff rested on the earth beside him, his form pulsing with a fearsome presence!

In a flash.

Yuwen Qianyue's pulse raced, breath snagged tight.

That poise and look screamed Guo Jiannan!

Even scarier...

The mighty Invincible Sword Venerable knelt to Yi Feng, calling him 'Brother Yi' no less?!

This!

Impossible!

Yuwen Qianyue stood shocked still, turned to stone like a statue!