I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1482: Gratitude and Revenge

Two years vanished in the blink of an eye. Time moved with such swiftness that past glories and humiliations dissolved into history before one could fully grasp them.

Such is the immutable nature of existence. When life is steeped in sorrow, a single moment can stretch into an eternity, and even a day can feel like a year, failing to capture the depth of such agony. Conversely, in times of joy, several years can slip through one's fingers like fine sand, silently transforming into mere recollections.

Before anyone could truly realize it.

The New Sword Sect experienced a period of rapid expansion and growth, its influence and might eclipsing all other prominent sects. Following Yi Feng's personal advancement to the Origin Nascent Realm, fueled by the riches from the treasury, the New Sword Sect ascended to become the sole Rank Two major sect within the Blazing Fire Country. The other significant sects, thoroughly subdued by Yi Feng's overwhelming power, had long since accepted their status as vassals.

The entirety of the Blazing Fire Country fell under the New Sword Sect's dominion. The once-proud royal family was completely disempowered and cast aside, reduced to irrelevance.

The New Sword Sect's authority and strength had reached an unparalleled zenith!

That year, on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month, marked the Mid-Autumn Festival. After a night of merry indulgence beneath the moon's glow, the various vassal sects departed with due respect. The once lively main hall of the New Sword Sect finally settled into a serene quietude.

The four companions gathered around a table, their faces wreathed in smiles, their eyes alight with an unspoken, profound satisfaction.

The Youth in Black reclined casually in a large chair, his expression brimming with amusement. "Over these past two years, your granddaddy has roamed the imperial capital far and wide. I've truly come to understand the art of being an exceptional scoundrel!"

Upon hearing this, Toad chuckled, using his webbed digits to wipe away a trace of wine from the corner of his mouth. "I too can finally feast to my heart's content! Looking back, embarking on guerrilla warfare alongside you and Big Brother Yi was undeniably the most astute decision of my life. From this day forward, the four of us brothers shall share our fortunes and face all adverses together!"

The Snail offered no words, but his firm expression and silent nod conveyed his complete agreement.

Witnessing the unwavering camaraderie of his three brothers, Yi Feng felt a swell of deep emotion. Gazing at the luminous moon suspended high in the night sky beyond the chamber, a subtle smile graced his lips. "Indeed. Within the confines of this Blazing Fire Country, our New Sword Sect stands without peer..."

His sentence remained unfinished.

The Youth in Black offered a knowing glance in his direction. The two brothers shared a look, a smile passing between them, and completed the unspoken thought in unison: "It's time to return and exact our vengeance!"

At these words, Toad and the Snail exchanged a quiet look, their faces hardening with resolve. They spoke in succession, affirming their loyalty. "We swore to share life and death, fortune and hardship. Big Brother Yi's vengeance is our vengeance!" "Yes, we shall go together!"

This declaration filled the Youth in Black with satisfaction, and he robustly slapped Toad's back with a resounding crack! "Hahaha! Well spoken, these are brothers through and through!"

The four erupted in hearty laughter, a spark of anticipation igniting within their eyes.

That very night, eighteen urgent sect directives were disseminated across the vast expanse of the Blazing Fire Country. All branch establishments and subordinate forces were put on high alert, the repercussions rippling out over tens of thousands of miles!

As dawn broke the following morning.

With the sun's first rays piercing the horizon, thousands of cultivators ascended into the sky, soaring eastward. Adepts from the Divine Mansion and Heavenly Sun Realms were ubiquitous. This immense host, cloaked in shadow, exuded an aura of terrifying power that seemed to swallow the sky and eclipse the sun, all directing their course towards the Southern Li Country!

This formidable phalanx sent shockwaves through neighboring nations. Wherever their path led, the countenances of various sects shifted dramatically. Intense discussions and rumors spread like wildfire. Upon receiving this intelligence, all factions within the Southern Li Country were plunged into a state of utter consternation, many losing all semblance of composure in their sheer astonishment!

None could have possibly conceived.

The peerless prodigy, Yi Feng, the very individual they had once relentlessly pursued, was now leading an immense force back to annihilate them!

The harrowing recollections of the brutal conflict at Severed Soul Cliff resurfaced vividly in their minds, plunging the entire Southern Li Country back into the abyss of terror!

...

In the northern reaches of the Southern Li Country.

Within the grand hall of a particular sect, a scene of frantic disciples and elders unfolded. Trembling, they clutched transmission jade slips, their hands shaking. Exclamations and panicked arguments erupted from all sides! "Yi Feng has returned!" "The New Sword Sect of the Blazing Fire Country has marshaled thousands of experts and is poised to descend upon our Southern Li Country!"

The New Sword Sect is renowned as a Rank Two major sect, a place where experts are as numerous as floating clouds and their might is utterly overwhelming. They stand as a terrifying behemoth, imposing their authority over the myriad nations of the western frontiers. For their Sect Master to be none other than Yi Feng—how can this possibly be true!

Could it be that the Eldest Senior Brother is returning?!

Exclamations and fervent discussions surged through the crowd, their eyes reflecting a growing sense of panic. This clamor was abruptly silenced as a young maiden entered from beyond the hall. Her astonished declaration cut through the hubbub.

However, upon clearly apprehending the words 'Eldest Senior Brother,' the expressions on every face present transformed into a complex tapestry of emotions!

Suddenly.

A profound stillness descended upon the main hall. Disciples and elders alike wore looks of conflicted bewilderment, their silence stretching for a considerable duration. From his seat of honor, the old man's eyes gleamed with fury, his enraged roar reverberating through the surroundings!

Scoundrel!

In times past, Yi Feng pilfered the supreme artifact of the Holy Land, shattering the trust of the various sects throughout Southern Li. Following that transgression, he mercilessly slaughtered the disciples of those sects at Severed Soul Cliff. Such a cruel and unrighteous individual was long ago stripped of his position as our sect's chief disciple!

I absolutely refuse to believe that he could have attained such dominance as the New Sword Sect!

His pronouncement startled everyone into fearful, affirming nods, a subtle maneuver that seemed to restore order to the immediate situation.

Nevertheless.

The mental state of everyone present, including the old man himself, became profoundly unsettled. Glances of suspicion and apprehension flickered across their faces, with some even displaying visible regret and internal conflict.

In this very moment of hushed tension.

Suddenly!

An immeasurable, oppressive aura emanated from the heavens, blanketing the entire main hall and causing every countenance to shift in severe alarm!

The old man promptly guided the assembled group outside.

It was only then that they beheld dozens of unknown experts suspended serenely in the air. Their dark silhouettes exuded a chilling, murderous aura that eclipsed the sky like an ominous shroud of dark clouds!

After merely a few breaths of observation, the old man’s eyes trembled with profound shock.

Divine Mansion Realm!?

Upon hearing this, those gathered around were instantly rendered speechless, their gazes fixed skyward, faces etched withutter astonishment!

Even a prodigious genius like Yi Feng had only managed to ascend to this realm during the period he first carved his name within the sect. Now, to witness dozens of cultivators of the same caliber poised silently above them was simply beyond comprehension!

Despite witnessing it with their own senses, the multitude still struggled to reconcile the scene before them.

This formidable assembly, unlike anything ever encountered or even rumored, struck universal fear, plunging all into absolute silence!

The old man’s gaze darkened as he surveyed the scene. Gritting his teeth, he lifted his eyes and inquired with wary caution.

Esteemed sirs.

There exists no prior enmity or grievance between our factions. For what reason have you suddenly materialized at our sect!

Mid-sentence, the old man’s complexion abruptly paled, and he cautiously voiced a query steeped in alarm and bewilderment!

Could it be...

That you are the legendary emissaries of the New Sword Sect?!

The utterance of these words sent a ripple of shock through the assembled disciples and elders, causing an uproar!

The New Sword Sect?!

It must be them! Only the fabled New Sword Sect possesses such a formidable backing!

If that is the case, then their Sect Master, Yi Feng... could he be that very traitor from the past?!

How is this conceivable!

For Yi Feng to dispatch such a terrifying contingent to our location clearly signifies his mobilization of the New Sword Sect's elite forces to eradicate us. What ruthless machinations!

Before the clamor could subside, a fearsome oppressive might descended once more from the heavens, instantly plunging everyone into mortal terror, daring no one to utter a sound!

As all gazed upwards with strained anxiety.

The leading figure in the sky donned an expression of pure wrath, casting his cold gaze downwards as he proclaimed!

Presumptuous!

How dare the name of our Sect Master be desecrated by the likes of you!

We are the Flying Star Altar, a subsidiary echelon of the New Sword Sect. Acting under the mandate of the Great Protector, we have arrived to exact vengeance for the affront suffered by the Sect Master in years past. Does a mere third-rate sect such as yours warrant the intervention of our sect’s high-level echelons? You overestimate your own significance!

Submit yourselves forthwith and accept your demise, and we shall grant you the dignity of intact corpses. Should you dare to utter further slander, we shall assuredly rend you into ten thousand pieces!

The resonant voice, infused with potent spiritual energy, disseminated outwards, causing numerous disciples to bleed from the corners of their mouths from the sheer impact. Along with the terrifying display of power, the shocking revelation within his words proved even more devastating. Merely hearing the name of the New Sword Sect in such a context stripped everyone of their will to resist!

Such immense power, and this is merely a subordinate branch!

What kind of unassailable colossus must the New Sword Sect truly be?!

To think that Yi Feng commands such strength, how can this be real!

In merely a handful of years, the disparity had become as vast as the heavens and earth.

Yi Feng, who was once relentlessly pursued like a stray dog, had astonishingly ascended to an unfathomable and terrifying level. Even the forces under his command now commanded a level of respect that made others look up in awe. Many found it difficult to comprehend this immense shift, murmuring in disbelief as the shock took hold.

Amidst the widespread consternation.

The elder at the forefront of the group visibly paled upon receiving the intelligence. He stumbled backward, his words choked, his eyes swimming with profound remorse!

How could this be...

The New Sword Sect was actually established by Yi Feng?!

Had I foreseen this, I would never have blindly followed the others and dispatched individuals to hunt him in the past. A single moment of poor judgment has now irrevocably shattered our sect's century-old foundation!

At this juncture, whether overwhelmed by the oppressive aura or consumed by the gnawing regret in his heart, the old man actually expectorated a mouthful of blood right then and there!

Pfft!

Instantly, the entire sect plunged into utter pandemonium.

Before anyone could even process the situation, formidable experts descended from the heavens like falling meteors. Bursts of bloody mist erupted in succession amidst endless cries of regret. The leader commanding these forces maintained a stoic demeanor throughout, dispatching a respectful message only after the thoroughly one-sided slaughter had concluded.

The subsequent moment.

Thousands of miles distant, on the eastern fringes of the Nanli Nation.

Outside a grand sect similarly drenched in blood, a Youth clad in Black reviewed various incoming messages and addressed Yi Feng before him in a resonant voice.

The sects that once pursued us have all paid the price in blood!

Once we obliterate this sect before us, we shall set our sights on that accursed Snow Moon Holy Land!

Upon hearing this, Yi Feng offered a slight nod.

Excellent.

Ever since his betrayal by all and abandonment by those dear to him in the past, he had long perceived the world's deceitfulness. He had severed all past karmic ties, his heart no longer encumbered by any fetters. Aside from the few sworn brothers by his side and his own sect, all else was merely transient like drifting clouds.

To exist in this world is to settle both debts of gratitude and grudges with swift retribution!

Calmly observing the brutal conflict in the distant sect reach its conclusion, Yi Feng turned and casually gestured with his sleeve. Without the slightest hesitation, he commanded his forces to ascend into the sky.

In that instant.

Innumerable figures converged from all directions, their formidable auras saturating the sky. The various sects scattered across the Nanli Nation crumbled within a single day as the colossal army advanced like a ferocious tempest!

The overwhelming pressure that blanketed the heavens was aimed directly at the Snow Moon Holy Land!