The True Great Power

By the time Guo Jiannan stepped out from the void, night had already shrouded the forest outskirts.

His cold gaze swept the surroundings, filled with urgency!

Yet, when the scene before him cleared, he froze in place.

Several yards away.

Yi Feng had leisurely lit a bonfire and was grilling skewers of meat. He looked completely at ease and comfortable. This didn't look like the aftermath of a great battle at all; it looked more like a relaxing picnic...

Guo Jiannan was dumbfounded.

He had rushed back with a face full of battle intent, certain that a fierce fight was imminent. Unsure of Brother Yi's situation, he had prepared himself for a fight to the death.

Who could have imagined he would find a scene like this?

For a moment, the burning anger and urgency in his heart froze awkwardly on his face, replaced entirely by astonishment.

After staring for several breaths, Guo Jiannan finally seemed to snap back to reality.

He hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

"Brother Yi!"

"Where are those Wind Snow Pavilion elders? Are you injured?!"

Hearing the concerned voice, Yi Feng glanced back and spotted Brother Guo.

Seeing him approach alone, he stood up in confusion.

"Eh?"

"Why are you alone? Where is Brother Tree?"

This question struck a sore spot.

Guo Jiannan lowered his head in shame, cupped his fists, and spoke in a low voice.

"The Tree Venerable..."

"Brother Yi, please forgive me. My attainments in array formations are limited. The Ten Directions Desolation Formation is too complex; I could not break it in such a short time, so I had to temporarily abandon the attempt."

Yi Feng frowned, puzzled.

"You didn't save him?"

"If you didn't save him, why did you run back here?"

Hearing the reproach, the guilt in Guo Jiannan's eyes deepened.

"Please forgive me, Brother Yi."

"Those elders are no ordinary people. Even though your cultivation is profound, we both know that two fists cannot fight four hands. I absolutely could not leave you to face them alone."

"After discussing it, I decided to come assist you in fighting the enemy first!"

These words were spoken with extreme sincerity and were filled with guilt.

Guo Jiannan carried the hope of rescue and should have saved the Tree Venerable. Now, ending up in this situation, he felt he had wasted Brother Yi's arduous struggle. Even offering these words of assistance felt shameful. He felt he had no face to look him in the eye.

Unconsciously, he lowered his old face even further.

Hearing this.

Yi Feng finally understood everything and rolled his eyes speechlessly.

"It wasn't as hard as you think. What 'fight the enemy together'? Fight what? They're practically breeding maggots by now."

These casual words made Guo Jiannan's heart tremble with shock.

Breeding maggots?

Could it be...

He suddenly looked up and saw Brother Yi pointing into the distance.

Only then did Guo Jiannan notice that the wasteland not far away was piled high with corpses. Most had been decapitated, but their distinctive clothing clearly identified them as members of Wind Snow Island!

One look caused Guo Jiannan's expression to change drastically.

Before Yi Feng could speak, he rushed forward to inspect.

When he saw the head of the once-arrogant Elder Chen resting on the ground, eyes filled with terror, Guo Jiannan froze, his pupils trembling violently!

Looking around further, the corpses were all the opposing elders from before!

Guo Jiannan stumbled back, his eyes filled with even greater shock!

"This! This!"

Shock!

Utter shock!

This terrifying scene made Guo Jiannan's insides churn; he couldn't even speak a complete sentence. He had never seen such a horrifying thing in his life!

These were the high-ranking members of Wind Snow Island, including veteran figures!

In his understanding, those who could hold their own against such a lineup for a day could be counted on one hand. As for stronger existences, they were only heard of in legends.

Yet at this moment.

These once-famous powerhouses had all perished here, their corpses abandoned outside the forest like ants. Was the pivotal combat power of Wind Snow Island really so weak?

How was this possible...

Terrifying!

This matter was simply too terrifying!

If this scene were to spread, it would surely shock half of the Yuan Star. Even the old monsters of certain major factions would likely pale at the news!

Brother Yi's true strength was actually this terrifying!

Who exactly was this old brother?!

Guo Jiannan felt cold all over, breaking out in a cold sweat unconsciously.

After a long while, he barely managed to recover his senses.

Looking again at Yi Feng's indifferent appearance, the shock in his eyes grew intense.

Suddenly, he felt incredibly small. To call such a mighty figure "Brother Yi" felt like he was punching above his weight class...

At this moment.

Guo Jiannan finally understood.

No wonder Brother Yi had been so calm in his earlier messages; his strength was truly sky-high!

His previous worries suddenly seemed comical. Guo Jiannan completely relaxed, unable to hide the shock and satisfaction in his eyes, though his old face flushed red with shame.

Brother Yi possessed such cultivation yet kept a low profile. Compared to him, the self-righteous Guo Jiannan, who had once blindly wanted to take him as a disciple, was truly a laughingstock.

Guo Jiannan approached again and bowed, awe unconsciously appearing on his face.

"Yi... Brother Yi!"

"Your cultivation is profound. My worries were superficial. I am ashamed, truly ashamed..."

Seeing the old brother's jumpy behavior, Yi Feng smiled and comforted him.

"We are friends; there's no need for such formalities."

"Don't worry about these small fries. Since there's nothing else happening here, you should hurry back and save Brother Tree. That is the important matter!"

Hearing this.

Guo Jiannan snapped out of his daze and bowed. He dared not imagine that Brother Yi was still so approachable. He felt even more fearful yet filled with grateful smiles!

This was a true mighty figure.

"Brother Yi is absolutely right!"

"Thank you for your righteous help. The two of us will remember this for the rest of our lives. Being able to know Brother Yi is truly the fortune of three lifetimes!"

The more he spoke, the more formal he became, making Yi Feng feel a bit embarrassed.

He really couldn't handle such enthusiasm, so he had to use the Tree Venerable's safety as an excuse to urge him on. Only then did Guo Jiannan hurriedly return to the Red Moon Forest to continue breaking the formation and saving his friend.

Watching Brother Guo leave excitedly, seemingly with confidence, and seeing no further hidden dangers around, Yi Feng figured that with a bit more time, Brother Tree would also be able to escape.

The dust had settled.

The moonlight shone obliquely, stretching for thousands upon thousands of miles.

The night wind blew bleakly, causing the shadows of the trees on the mountains to sway.

After a long while.

He took out a pot of cloudy wine, tilted his head back, and poured it down. He gazed at the brilliant starry sky, his eyes devoid of any fluctuation.

He took one last look in the direction of the mangrove forest...

Quietly summoning Man Man, he waved his hand and departed into the distance...