I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1321: The Perfect Strategy

Astonishment.

Total astonishment!

Seeing Guo Jiannan drop to his knees, Yuwen Qianyue's thoughts exploded with a thunderous bang. Her sharp wit and calm demeanor vanished in an instant, replaced by emptiness, as she froze at the entrance like a statue.

She had figured Yi Feng was bold only because he leaned on Guo Jiannan's influence. In her mind, he was just coasting on family ties as a young relative, likely with barely any cultivation to speak of.

Such pampered offspring from influential families disgusted her the most!

Yet she hadn't foreseen this at all...

Yi Feng wasn't some novice; instead, Guo Jiannan called him "Brother" directly!

It defied belief. This unremarkable figure, who seemed utterly ordinary and unknown, commanded such respect that the Invincible Sword Venerable knelt and pleaded with him. Just who was this man? What hidden background did he possess?

One wave of disbelief after another crashed into her, piling up relentlessly until Yuwen Qianyue stood breathless in sheer amazement.

She didn't dare utter a word, overwhelmed by a profound sense of humility and smallness.

All her schemes had been for nothing; she could never have guessed that Yi Feng—the one she scorned—was this powerful. Even more alarming, with such immense influence and position, he stayed humbly in the Outer Sect without flaunting it. His cunning and profound insight were downright frightening!

Her former sly maneuvers now appeared utterly ridiculous in hindsight!

Yuwen Qianyue lingered dumbly at the doorway, a cold shiver racing across her skin. She gazed vacantly at the pair in the yard, abandoning all further plots, and turned remarkably compliant and straightforward.

She gripped the spirit chicken firmly in her grasp, clutching it like her final lifeline.

Before someone of his caliber, her minor schemes had surely been exposed ages ago. His lack of reaction to her was probably mere contempt. Only by devoting herself fully from now on might she safeguard her own existence...

Beneath her stare, brimming with intense fear, events continued to play out.

Yi Feng froze in disbelief as his "little brother" abruptly knelt to seek aid.

Once he grasped the full meaning of the plea, he recovered and assisted Guo Jiannan to his feet.

"Brother Guo, there's no need for this!"

"Brother Tree is in peril, so of course I'll rush to his rescue. Such dramatic actions make me feel like an outsider."

Guo Jiannan rose gradually with support, the fervor in his gaze growing stronger.

The feud with Wind Snow Island could only conclude in total annihilation for one party. Involving others risked utter catastrophe. It would be entirely reasonable if aid was denied.

But right then, Brother Yi consented without a moment's pause. Even against all of Wind Snow Island, he vowed steadfastly. No threat could deter him when a friend's life hung in the balance.

What profound sense of justice!

Guo Jiannan bowed swiftly once more, moisture glistening in his eyes.

"Brother Yi's immense righteousness—we'll cherish it eternally!"

Yi Feng reflected that though this younger brother was somewhat advanced in years, his fervor and fidelity shone brightly. Maybe past betrayals and poisoning had deepened his bond to camaraderie. Befriending such a sibling brought true delight.

Yi Feng grinned, clapped his shoulder reassuringly, and posed a query.

"Since we're brothers now, true companions—no need for ceremonies. Do you know where they've taken Brother Tree? Let's head out at once to free him, before any harm befalls Brother Tree!"

Guo Jiannan lifted his head and affirmed with a nod, his face serious.

"Brother Yi speaks truly."

"I've probed deeply already. Venerable Tree's cultivation is sealed away, and he's confined in the forbidden Red Moon Forest at the Heavenly Palace's rear. They might well have prepared an ambush..."

Mid-sentence, he trailed off, his gaze showing deep concern and unease. He appeared gripped by dread that Yi Feng could face peril from this. Any accident would haunt him forever!

Yet upon hearing it, a fierce spark ignited in Yi Feng's eyes.

An ambush?

If a deadly snare awaited, that suited him ideally!

Before his brother could conclude, Yi Feng declared promptly.

"No time to waste!"

"We'll depart immediately to save Brother Tree!"

His commanding declaration rang with unyielding resolve. Hands folded behind his back, he advanced boldly, radiating an aura of total dominance!

Guo Jiannan stood mesmerized and felt his assurance rise somewhat. With Brother Yi's support, success seemed possible in this mission. He promptly flicked his sleeve, ripping through the void!

...

Over Wind Snow Island.

The divine Heavenly Palace had floated majestically aloft for countless millennia, gazing down on the vast archipelago like a luminous moon. The enormous isle hosting the Heavenly Palace brimmed with splendor and rich spiritual energy, but its rear mountain lay eerily quiet.

Moonbeams poured into the woods, highlighting the crimson hue of the earth. It evoked an eerie allure, sending chills unrelated to the chill air.

This marked Wind Snow Island's taboo zone, the Red Moon Forest.

Lifeless, hushed like winter's cicada.

On this full-moon evening, though, a few silhouettes emerged oddly, their stares laced with sinister grins.

The forefront figure halted at the woodland's brink, gently caressing his beard.

"My thanks for your efforts."

"That Tree Demon is contained by the Ten Directions Desolation Formation. All his cultivation stands sealed. Right now, he's secured deep in the Red Moon Forest, his vital essence siphoned bit by bit. Wings or no, escape proves impossible!"

The followers assented with grins, save for one elder whose face betrayed worry.

"Elder Chen hits the mark precisely."

"Still..."

"We've covered every base, so errors shouldn't arise. But suppose Guo Jiannan fears to show? Our preparations would crumble to nothing."

At these words, Elder Chen, the head figure, let his grin widen further.

"He will."

"Loyalty defines Guo Jiannan's existence, and his bond with that Tree Demon runs profound. The demon shielded him with his form against the array; how could Guo abandon him? That's simply not in Guo Jiannan's nature."

With his words concluded, the surrounding elders nodded approvingly, smirks playing on their lips.

"True enough. Guo Jiannan clings to outdated ideals. Though his prowess and gifts once stood unmatched, emotions always ensnare him. He'll charge straight into our snare without fail!"

"Hmph, the Invincible Sword Venerable label just claims sword supremacy. To counter him truly requires no more effort than flipping a palm!"

The forward group exchanged glances and chuckled, faces alight with shared malice.

As Wind Snow Island's Pavilion Elders, they were originators and held knowledge of ancient secrets. Had Guo Jiannan not been so naive, how might he have ended up sealed in the Demon Suppression Prison?

Back then, he misread hearts; now, he'd stumble identically!

Invincible Sword Venerable?

Heh, merely a muscle-bound fool with hollow power.

Amid rising chuckles, Elder Chen's arrogance swelled, as though mastery lay fully in his grasp.

"Fellows, patience isn't required."

"The Ten Directions Desolation Formation was set ages ago, bolstered by the Red Moon Forest's terrain. I've also spread word of the Tree Demon's captivity here. Guo Jiannan will plunge directly into our web!"

"This day offers our prime shot at glory!"

All angles stood plotted.

A seamless scheme, impervious to leaks. The rest regarded him with respect and burst into hearty guffaws.

"Hahaha..."

"Elder Chen's genius shines!"

As the group howled in mirth, sudden tremors rippled through the space beyond the trees.

An elder and a youth emerged, countenances stern.

Spotting Guo Jiannan's firm arrival, the assembly paused briefly, then their smirks intensified!

Elder Chen, at the lead, drifted ahead several paces, hailing him with mocking, twisted sarcasm.

"Invincible Sword Venerable, ages have passed."

"This elder foresaw you'd rush to aid your fiendish ally. Since you've entered the snare today, fault me not for ignoring old ties!"

"Today, we'll test if the Invincible Sword Venerable, back after that epic clash, still merits the term 'Invincible'!"

The taunt dripped with hubris, and his companions observed with shadowy amusement.

Curiously.

Confronted by this setup, Guo Jiannan held his retort. After gravely assessing them for moments, he shifted aside and yielded the path.

The youth trailing him marched up, his eyes scanning them coolly, devoid of emotion.

"Spare the chatter."

"If you're wise, free them at once. Else, regret will come too late."

Beholding this unknown young man advance, astonishment flickered in the elders' stares.

They examined him closely yet detected no remarkable traits, nor any hint of his origins. They dismissed him as Guo Jiannan's desperate crutch—a green novice dragged in for aid. How pitiful.

In a flash, derisive laughs boomed across the Red Moon Forest!