I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1473: How Dare You 02

"What?!"

"The intruders who dared to breach the Heavenly Fate Sect tonight and eliminate numerous protectors were actually the sect master of the New Sword Sect along with his cohorts?!"

"This brat is truly audacious!"

"If we do not eradicate the New Sword Sect, our Heavenly Fate Sect will inevitably become a spectacle for ridicule!"

Upon hearing Feng Mofeng's detailed account, a clamor erupted within the grand hall of the Heavenly Fate Sect. Led by the Great Elder, the assembly was consumed by fury, their curses echoing incessantly!

Ever since the Heavenly Fate Sect ascended to the status of a fourth-rank sect, no one had ever possessed the audacity to intrude, much less perpetrate such a grievous crime.

This transgression transcended a mere matter of life-and-death feuds involving several individuals; it was a profound insult to the very prestige of the entire Heavenly Fate Sect. Dismembering them into ten thousand pieces would scarcely suffice to quell the seething hatred in everyone's hearts!

Observing the palpable rage of his assembled subordinates, Sect Master Jin Zhenyuan found himself deeply affected. He felt an overwhelming sense of humiliation, and his inner anger surged relentlessly!

However, as a scion of the Jin clan, possessing aspirations to return to the imperial capital and carve his name into the annals of the world, he was naturally no ordinary individual.

This is the hallmark of those destined for greatness.

After a brief moment of contemplation, his gaze first settled upon Feng Mofeng.

"Fourth Elder."

"Are you absolutely certain that the individual who trespassed was Yi Feng, the sect master of the New Sword Sect?"

The instant these words left his lips, Feng Mofeng clenched his teeth, cupped his fists, and responded with unwavering conviction!

"Sect Master, I beseech you, be clear!"

"This subordinate has indeed crossed blades with that young scoundrel before. Even if he were reduced to ashes, I would recognize him without fail!"

Hearing this confirmation.

Jin Zhenyuan's pupils constricted.

It truly was that brat!

Evidently, he had forged a deadly animosity with the Heavenly Fate Sect. Any rational person would contemplate fleeing, yet this brat actually dared to confront them directly. He certainly possessed a considerable amount of courage!

However, this entire affair seemed rather peculiar.

If this brat genuinely harbored a desire for vengeance, he would hardly be concerned with preserving his own life and evading danger, like Feng Mofeng suggested. His desire to see Feng Mofeng perish alongside him was a natural inclination!

If he lacked the courage for a direct confrontation, why then undertake such a perilous endeavor to assassinate the protectors of the Heavenly Fate Sect?

This line of reasoning also failed to hold water!

Suddenly, Jin Zhenyuan found himself perplexed by Yi Feng's true intentions. He could only surmise that this sect master of a minor sect, whom he had never personally encountered, was behaving like a desperate rogue, his actions defying logical explanation.

Yet, given the current circumstances, and the inability to quell the surging anger of his followers, Jin Zhenyuan, having also suffered significant losses in talent, found his own anger intertwined with theirs. While attempting to assuage the public outcry, he issued a decisive order for immediate elimination!

"Everyone present."

"I, your Sect Master, have already made my own arrangements regarding this grave matter. Not long ago, the Second Elder and the Third Elder were dispatched to the New Sword Sect! It is highly probable that the New Sword Sect has already been annihilated by this very moment, and Sect Master Yi Feng will undoubtedly be unable to escape my grasp!"

"Once this wretch is apprehended, he shall be dismembered into countless pieces as an offering to the valiant spirits of our fallen protectors in the heavens!"

These righteous words resonated through the hall, prompting repeated bows from everyone in attendance.

"The Sect Master’s wisdom is unparalleled!"

Upon learning that Jin Zhenyuan had acted preemptively, a palpable sense of reverence filled the eyes of some individuals. They proceeded to offer effusive praise, their words serving to diffuse the tense atmosphere and mollify the collective anger.

"The Sect Master is truly resourceful; that insignificant scoundrel is destined for a swift demise!"

"This assertion is entirely accurate. That wretched brat relied solely on a fleeting moment of recklessness to infiltrate our Sect and commit murder while we were caught off guard. Even if his cultivation is not lacking, possessing courage without strategy makes achieving great things impossible!"

"Achieve great things? With his infantile tactics, how could he possibly amount to anything! The New Sword Sect has been obliterated, and he cannot escape his fated end. Such a reckless fool, doomed to perish, is scarcely worthy of our discourse!"

Witnessing the incessant flattery from the assembled crowd, Jin Weiyuan, who occupied a position near the bottom due to his familial connection, seized the opportune moment to join the chorus of adulation, seeking to curry favor!

"Everything that has been said is absolutely spot on!"

"A true architect of grand endeavors ought to be like my esteemed cousin, meticulously strategizing. That Yi Feng is merely a petty rogue, deserving no further attention! My cousin is the true hero who achieves great causes; we are not even a ten-thousandth of his caliber!"

This cascade of sycophantic pronouncements was utterly saccharine, an unabashed display of self-effacing flattery that bordered on the grotesque.

Even those who had sung praises earlier were turned off by Jin Weiyuan's declarations, privately considering him even more shameless than themselves. The extent to which he could flatter was, in a word, sickening!

Yet, the words had been spoken, and no one dared to contradict him. Standing in silence, however, also seemed improper.

With no other choice, everyone reluctantly followed the topic, aiming to showcase their unwavering loyalty.

"Our Sect Master possesses unparalleled talent and far-reaching foresight; we are not even a fraction of his magnitude!"

The hall soon echoed with continuous shouts of affirmation.

Observing the high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Fate Sect bowing low and hearing these repeated pronouncements, Jin Zhenyuan felt a sense of satisfaction and waved his hand in a gesture of mock humility.

"My friends, you are far too kind."

"There is no need for such formalities..."

Just at this precise moment.

Two figures entered the grand hall, immediately drawing Jin Zhenyuan's expectant gaze.

The newcomers were indeed the Second Elder and the Third Elder.

Having just been lauded for his wisdom, these two were now returning. As soon as they announced the obliteration of the New Sword Sect, it would serve as the ultimate testament to his prowess. Seizing this opportunity to garner a wave of loyalty, followed by eliminating Yi Feng, would demonstrate his righteousness, earning the admiration of the entire sect, spreading his fame far and wide, and attracting numerous exceptional talents.

At that juncture, his grand ambitions would undoubtedly gain significant momentum, and the lives lost among the protectors would be considered a worthy sacrifice!

Jin Zhenyuan had already beautifully envisioned the entire sequence of events. Feeling the weight of the expectant gazes from the assembled crowd, he was poised to inquire and relish a triumphant moment.

Who could have foreseen.

The two elders bowed their fists in greeting a moment before him, their faces etched with shame as they spoke.

"Sect Master, we humbly beg your forgiveness..."

"Upon reaching the location of the New Sword Sect, we found only desolate ruins. The disciples of the New Sword Sect had vanished entirely. Despite searching for dozens of miles, we found no trace of them."

"We are bereft of ability, Sect Master; we implore you to administer your punishment!"

As their words concluded, an astonishing silence descended upon the grand hall.

Jin Zhenyuan stood frozen upon his carved dragon throne, rendered speechless for a considerable time, his expression a complex mixture of emotions.

The entire audience exchanged glances, uncertain how to react.

The atmosphere grew palpably awkward.

The pronouncements of the two elders were impeccable, leaving no room for fault. Furthermore, they voluntarily accepted blame, their loyalty unquestionable.

However.

Moments prior, everyone had just finished praising Jin Zhenyuan's strategic brilliance, predicting the swift end of the New Sword Sect. Now, in the very next breath, they learned that the entire sect had absconded.

Absconded...

Vanished without a trace across dozens of miles...

An entire sect, numbering a hundred disciples, managing to disappear so completely?

This was utterly unbelievable!

Could it be that they had fled long before the Heavenly Fate Sect even commenced their pursuit?

Jin Zhenyuan was acutely aware that if an ordinary sect incurred the wrath of the Heavenly Fate Sect, their primary recourse would be flight—the sole path to survival. Yet, he had never anticipated the New Sword Sect would execute such a swift and decisive retreat!

He had believed his immediate order for pursuit was sufficiently swift and resolute, only to discover they were already too late, unable to even grasp a shadow.

In light of this comparison, their level of strategic acumen was immediately evident.

At this very instant, he felt the sting of utter humiliation!

Humiliation.

This blow arrived without warning, offering no possibility of redress!

To the same degree that Jin Weiyuan had showered praises moments before, he now acutely felt the pain of this disgrace, an awkwardness amplified exponentially!

In this moment.

Even Jin Zhenyuan, who prided himself on his lofty ambitions, could not contain the fury surging within him, and he slammed his hand fiercely upon the table!

"Scoundrels!"

His furious roar reverberated through the grand hall, startling everyone into rigid silence, heads bowed, too afraid to utter a sound.

Amidst the profoundly embarrassing quietude.

Jin Zhenyuan experienced a profound sense of shame and indignation unlike anything he had felt before. Concurrently, he finally grasped why he had sensed something peculiar about the situation earlier!

It turned out.

That the new Sword Sect Master, Yi Feng, had not merely arrived seeking retribution, nor had he fled out of cowardice. He had been fully prepared from the outset, which was the very reason for disbanding his sect. By audaciously infiltrating the Heavenly Fate Sect alone, he had clearly signaled his intention to fight them to the very last!

Magnificent!

What an audaciously clever new Sword Sect Master!

Such bravery and tactical prowess—he truly possessed remarkable fortitude!