I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1468: Powerful Enemy Approaches

Yi Feng and the Youth in Black displayed a slight frown, taken aback by the Grand Elder's words spoken in panic.

"What do you mean by that?"

As soon as the words were out, the Grand Elder's expression turned even more terrified, and his voice began to tremble.

"Sect Master."

"I have heard that Jin Weiyuan is a distant relation to the Sect Master of the Tianyuan Sect. The Tianyuan Sect stands as the most powerful sect within several hundred miles in our Yandang Mountain region, a true High-tier Rank Four sect! By leading the charge to attack the Golden Saber Sect without ensuring Jin Weiyuan's demise, I fear we will incite the wrath of the Tianyuan Sect..."

"Legend tells that the Tianyuan Sect boasts experts as numerous as clouds. Their Sect Master, Jin Zhenyuan, achieved the Heavenly Sun Realm ages ago. For over a century, he has known no equal, reigning supreme over the northern foothills of Yandang Mountain to this day, commanding countless subordinate sects under his banner!"

"Such a colossal power is absolutely beyond the capacity of our New Sword Sect to confront!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Feng's heart sank.

At this precise moment.

He finally grasped the reason why the leader of a Rank Six sect could wield such a potent life-saving trump card, allowing him to escape right under their noses.

So, Jin Weiyuan possessed such formidable backing!

A Rank Four sect, an expert within the Heavenly Sun Realm...

Against such a force, even Yi Feng lacked unwavering confidence in victory, let alone the prospect of dealing with the relentless tide of experts and the myriad of subordinate sects.

Should the opposing force arrive seeking retribution, the New Sword Sect would face certain doom!

Yi Feng recognized the gravity of their predicament and fell into deep contemplation for a moment.

Meanwhile, the Youth in Black erupted in fury upon hearing the news, loudly cursing the Grand Elder on the spot!

"Damn it all!"

"If you were privy to this connection, why did you withhold this information until now? Why wait until this very moment to reveal it? It seems rather late, wouldn't you agree? Why not simply wait until they besieged our gates to offer this explanation!"

These accusations left the Grand Elder looking utterly ashamed, prompting him to lower his head and stammer an apology.

"Great Protector, I implore your forgiveness..."

"I... I truly did not anticipate that the Sect Master would lead an assault on the Golden Saber Sect, nor did I foresee our victory."

Hearing this, the Youth in Black became even more incensed, rolling up his sleeves in his agitation!

"You still believe you have justification!"

"Based on your words, it seems you were already calculating that the Sect Master would be dealt with by the Golden Saber Sect! You treacherous wretch, you are steeped in deceitful schemes from head to toe!"

"Filthy trash like you, who thrives on scheming, is eternally bound for failure! What makes you a Grand Elder? You wouldn't even be competent enough to clean the latrines!"

This relentless torrent of insults caused the Grand Elder to collapse to his knees in shame, wishing for the earth to open up and swallow him whole.

Yi Feng, unwilling to engage with the Grand Elder's petty machinations, stepped forward to placate the incensed Youth in Black.

"Let it be."

"At this juncture, assigning blame serves no purpose."

"Given the current circumstances, if his account holds true, our New Sword Sect is teetering on the brink of a monumental disaster. We must promptly summon all sect members to convene and devise a counter-strategy."

As soon as Yi Feng concluded his statement, the Grand Elder hastily requested permission to summon all disciples, not daring to hesitate, seemingly having come to a profound realization of his prior error.

Not long afterward.

A palpable buzz filled the entirety of the New Sword Sect, and the main hall became densely packed with figures.

Yi Feng remained in deep thought, enveloped in silence.

The Youth in Black, unable to suppress his growing impatience, directed his gaze towards Yi Feng.

"Sect Master!"

"We have already engaged the Golden Saber Sect; another sect is but a minor concern. Let us confront them head-on! This master shall never yield!"

Upon hearing these words, a multitude of disciples echoed the sentiment, raising their arms in unison!

"Let us fight them to the bitter end!"

Having endured the crucible of their recent triumph, numerous disciples exhibited a transformed demeanor. Their battle intent and Dao hearts had begun to solidify. To maintain their original resolve of defending the sect in the face of such a formidable adversary was truly praiseworthy.

Alas, the opposition presented this time was staggeringly formidable.

The current state of the New Sword Sect was nascent. Aside from Yi Feng and the Youth in Black, their collective strength barely surpassed that of a superior Rank Seven sect. It paled in comparison to a Rank Four sect.

Engaging in a fight to the death would be akin to a pebble striking against an egg. Even with the extraordinary cultivation possessed by Yi Feng and the Youth in Black, they could not bridge such an immense disparity.

Yi Feng was acutely aware of all these factors.

Seeing the entire hall erupting in shared excitement, he raised a hand to bring calm to the assembled crowd before speaking with a commanding tone.

"Everyone, lend me your ears."

"Your unwavering loyalty in defending this Sect is something I acknowledge and appreciate, but the circumstances we face now are unlike any before. With our current strength, engaging the Tianyuan Sect in a direct confrontation is an act of utter folly."

"Heed my command: commencing tonight, the New Sword Sect shall be temporarily dissolved. All disciples are to depart immediately!"

As his decree resounded throughout the hall, astonishment washed over everyone present, both inside and out. An urgent murmur arose, their faces etched with profound reluctance!

"Sect Master!"

"Sect Master, we do not fear death!"

"Sect Master, please understand, we disciples are by no means cowards. We are prepared to face any trial, any hardship, for the sake of our sect!"

Indeed, adversity offers a true test of character, a saying that proved profoundly true in this moment.

At this critical juncture, where life and death hung in the balance, the steadfast resolve displayed by the vast majority of disciples to fight and protect the sect was incredibly heartening. It was clear that with nurturing, these individuals would undoubtedly become the future linchpins of the New Sword Sect, validating all their past endeavors.

While the disciples were in a state of anxious fervor, the Youth in Black regarded him with even greater bewilderment.

"Sect Master?"

"This course of action is entirely uncharacteristic of you!"

He was intimately aware that Yi Feng was no coward. He recalled how, in the past, facing the relentless pursuit of the entire Nanli Kingdom, Yi Feng had single-handedly turned a thousand-mile battlefield into a crimson sea. Now, after finally establishing a sect and witnessing its burgeoning growth, the idea of him abandoning everything to flee seemed utterly incongruous, a stark departure from his known character!

Amidst the sea of puzzled and anxious gazes filling the hall.

Yi Feng rose, a serene smile gracing his lips, and proceeded to unveil his grand strategy.

"My friends, there is no need for excessive panic."

"The New Sword Sect will not be annihilated. This temporary disbandment is merely a strategic maneuver, a necessary ruse."

"As you are all aware, the Tianyuan Sect commands immense power. Our current capabilities are simply no match for theirs. For the present, strategically evading their overwhelming might is the wisest course of action."

"By dispersing, we can best minimize casualties. I implore you all to exercise patience and cultivate in seclusion. After one year, should any of you wish to rejoin the fold, our New Sword Sect will quietly await your return!"

While his explanation held a compelling logic that pacified many, the prospect of a simultaneous dispersion and the sect's temporary dissolution, especially after a recent triumph, inevitably cast a shadow over morale.

An inexplicable silence descended upon the main hall.

In that profound quietude.

Suddenly!

Fierce gusts of wind erupted in the sky above the hall, accompanied by boisterous laughter that boomed like thunder!

"Hahaha!"

"A mere seventh-rank sect, having by some fluke vanquished the Golden Saber Sect, actually presumes to host a celebratory feast. I see you are merrily dancing on the precipice of oblivion without a shred of awareness. How utterly pathetic!"

The resonant laughter, coupled with a formidable display of spiritual power, manifested as an oppressive aura that permeated the entire New Sword Sect grounds.

Several Elders, upon perceiving this, were thrown into great alarm, feeling an immense and crushing pressure bearing down on their bodies!

Numerous newly inducted disciples, overwhelmed by the onslaught, experienced their vital Qi surging uncontrollably, their faces draining of color. They could only maintain a precarious stance through sheer force of will and their unyielding battle spirit!

Sensing the oppressive might emanating from the newcomer, both Yi Feng and the Youth in Black felt a chilling darkness envelop their expressions!

This interloper's cultivation was by no means inferior to their own. The foundational strength of the Tianyuan Sect was indeed formidable.

The two immediately channeled their spiritual power, working to counteract the potent pressure. Only then did the disciples and elders of the New Sword Sect manage to regain their footing. Side-by-side, the pair strode out of the hall, their gazes fixed upon the night sky!

The disciples followed close behind, their faces resolute, prepared for a fight to the death!

They beheld a white-haired elder standing serenely, his hands clasped behind his back. Trailing him, and scattered across the ground below, were dozens of other figures. A flicker of surprise crossed the elder's eyes as he observed Yi Feng and the Youth in Black emerging from the hall.

"Hmm?"

"You two also reside within the Heavenly Sun Realm? It would appear you hold the positions of Sect Master and Great Protector of this New Sword Sect, correct?"

"To possess such cultivation bases, yet willingly align yourselves with a seventh-tier sect. It is no wonder you were able to so easily subdue the Golden Saber Sect."

In mere moments, the disciples of the New Sword Sect standing behind them were visibly stunned!

So, their Sect Master and Great Protector were actually experts of the Heavenly Sun Realm?

With such terrifying power, they would undoubtedly be considered among the elite cultivators across the entire Yandang Mountain range!

Suddenly.

A profound sense of collective pride enveloped the entire New Sword Sect, their unity forged stronger than ever, igniting an unyielding will to fight! Even the few elders who had previously harbored personal ambitions now clutched their longswords with unshakeable resolve!

However.

In stark contrast to the jubilant crowd, Yi Feng and the Youth in Black observed with mounting solemnity, their hearts growing heavy with foreboding!

The ease with which their cultivation bases were discerned by the old man signaled a superior level of his own power!

A truly formidable adversary!

Never since their escape from the Southern Li Kingdom's borders and their arduous breakout from the encirclement by the Snow Moon Sacred Palace and the assembled hundred sects had the pair experienced such intense pressure.

Yi Feng's gaze fixed upon the heavens as he inquired in a deep, testing tone,

"Are you the Sect Master of the Heavenly Fate Sect?"

As his question echoed, the old man suspended in the air erupted into hearty laughter!

"Hahaha..."

"You two are hardly worthy of warranting the Sect Master's personal attention! I am Feng Mofeng, the Fourth Elder of the Heavenly Fate Sect, and I am more than sufficient to dispatch the likes of you!"

His boisterous laughter subsided, and the old man suddenly lunged forward, unleashing both palms in a decisive strike!

Instantly!

Overwhelming spiritual energy cascaded from above like an inverted ocean. An inescapable, oppressive might bore down from the sky, sending the disciples of the New Sword Sect sprawling and critically wounding those with weaker cultivation on the spot!

His assault was as swift as a thunderclap, his lethal intent laid bare without reservation!

Confronted by such a formidable foe, Yi Feng and the Youth in Black offered no restraint, drawing their twin longswords simultaneously!

The subsequent moment saw...

Crimson and azure sword lights ascended into the sky. The two formidable sword strikes met the incoming palm advances head-on. The violent clash between immense spiritual energy and potent sword intent brought about the destruction of structures and whipped up furious gales!

"Bang!"

A thunderous detonation shattered the profound stillness of the late night, its shockwaves obliterating everything within their radius.

The disciples and elders of the New Sword Sect fought desperately to maintain their balance but were utterly helpless, tossed about like mere reeds in a tempestuous sea!

From this singular, probing exchange alone, the main hall of the New Sword Sect was reduced to rubble, and more than half of the assembled disciples and elders were either slain or grievously wounded!

Such was the sheer terror unleashed in a battle between martial artists of the Heavenly Sun Realm!

As the pervasive dust and smoke finally receded, two figures, standing tall and resolute, were revealed under the starlight.

Numerous disciples who had only just managed to regain their footing gazed upward in awestruck disbelief!

"Sect Master!"

"Great Protector!"

The crowd had never dared to conceive that these two had ascended to such formidable heights, appearing to stand their ground against an elder of the Heavenly Fate Sect without yielding an inch!

To possess such cultivation at their tender age, they were indeed unparalleled prodigies!

With these two brilliant young lords at the helm, the New Sword Sect was destined for unparalleled greatness in the future!

While the New Sword Sect's followers were consumed by elation, the old man in the sky's countenance darkened. A flicker of surprise intensified in his eyes, and he could not help but murmur in a subdued tone!

"This..."

"Did you two not demonstrate proficiency in palm techniques? How do you also wield such mastery over the sword?!"