Chapter 1274: He Is The True Desolate Realm

Seeing Gui Wanhai walking over with his usual graceful demeanor, still looking every bit the noble young master, Yi Feng was momentarily stunned before rising to his feet, clearly surprised.

"Brother Gui?"

"Weren't you supposed to be traveling far away? How come you're back?"

Gui Wanhai approached with a smile, slowly closing the jade fan in his hand.

"Recently, some minor matters have kept me from leaving. It seems our fate isn't over yet. Coincidentally, I didn't want to enjoy the fine wine you gifted me alone, so I came back to share it with you."

"Who would have thought we'd meet again here? Fate truly works in mysterious ways."

Reuniting with an old friend so soon, Yi Feng also nodded with joy.

He proceeded to introduce everyone to each other.

"Brother Gui, this is my good friend, Miss Lin Ruowei, and this is her uncle, Uncle Lin Xiao."

"Uncle Lin Xiao, this is Brother Gui."

Lin Xiao didn't dare to act like an elder anymore and quickly stood up, waving his hands.

"We cultivators don't measure seniority by age. If Brother Yi doesn't mind, you can just call me Brother Lin from now on..."

Lin Ruowei suddenly felt like she had been demoted a generation. She stood up in a fluster, offering a polite bow but not daring to say much, only obediently chiming in.

Compared to these two, Gui Wanhai was much more at ease.

As the son of the Sea Lord, he could roam freely across the entire Lan Star. No matter the status or cultivation level of others, who could compare to him?

With a casual glance and a polite nod, Gui Wanhai was just going through the motions.

But when he took a closer look, he was suddenly struck with surprise.

Half-step Desolate Realm...?

Well, well, this is quite a significant figure. To put it bluntly, in most of the Divine Lands, this person would definitely be considered a senior-level figure.

Unexpected.

Brother Yi could actually befriend someone like this, and the other party even displayed such humility. Whether in terms of cultivation or character, this person was truly commendable and worth associating with.

Feeling a sense of surprise at first glance, Gui Wanhai turned back with a smile.

"Brother Yi, although your cultivation is average, your discernment and connections are truly remarkable. This friend of yours is no ordinary person."

Yi Feng nodded with a smile.

"Indeed."

"I've always been blessed with good connections. This Brother Lin is a friend worth knowing, truly extraordinary."

As the conversation continued, Lin Xiao grew even more nervous.

Calmly observing the noble young man before him, he felt a sense of incredulity, unable to comprehend why this person dared to act so casually in front of Brother Yi.

But seeing the close rapport between the two and being unable to gauge this person's cultivation level, he began to suspect that this young master probably didn't realize just how terrifying Brother Yi was...

Lin Xiao chuckled lightly, offering a meaningful remark.

"Not at all, you must be overestimating me. The truly extraordinary one is Brother Yi."

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai was momentarily stunned before bursting into a carefree laugh.

"Ah, hahaha..."

"Indeed, indeed. Brother Yi is the truly extraordinary one."

A lowly outsider cultivator who could befriend the son of the Sea Lord and even associate with a half-step Desolate Realm senior—such fortune was impossible without divine favor.

Such a child of fortune was definitely no ordinary person. Truly a kindred spirit!

Gui Wanhai didn't dwell on it further. The group hit it off immediately, and as the wine gourd was brought out, a warm and friendly drinking session officially began, filled with lively conversation and ease.

Until night fell.

Reluctant to part ways after the joyful gathering, everyone bid farewell, promising to meet again.

After seeing Yi Feng off to his top-floor elegant room, a slightly tipsy Gui Wanhai returned to the neighboring room.

Once there were no others around.

This noble young master activated a barrier to shield the surroundings, his eyes now completely clear of any drunkenness. Suddenly, an overwhelming aura of authority emanated from him, making him seem like a completely different person.

He spoke in a deep, commanding tone.

"Recently, there have been terrifying sword energies sweeping across the heavens and earth nearby. Have you found out the reason?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a shadowy figure emerged from the darkness, bowing respectfully.

"Reporting to the young master..."

"Your subordinate is incompetent and has not been able to uncover anything. That sword energy appeared and vanished in an instant, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact location. It disappeared without a trace, as if it never existed."

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai frowned slightly.

"Never mind, you may leave."

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed his subordinate and remained silent for a long time.

Standing quietly by the luxurious window bathed in moonlight, a look of deep contemplation and confusion appeared on Gui Wanhai's face. The memory of that sword energy that had made his heart tremble still lingered, unsettling his mind.

The more he thought about it, the more puzzled he became, and he couldn't help but murmur as he gazed into the distance.

"That sword energy was truly terrifying. Just who passed by this area? This doesn't make sense. In the outskirts of the Divine Lands, how could there be such a formidable presence..."

The various clans had long since fallen into disarray, and recently, the ancient sea beasts near the Divine Lands had also disappeared. The entire sea clan seemed to be in decline. Now, with the appearance of traces of a powerful figure, all these strange phenomena were unsettling Gui Wanhai's mind.

He couldn't shake the feeling that something major was about to happen.

Far away, thousands of miles distant.

Two figures stood quietly in the starry sky, looking back at the small city. Lin Ruowei's face was slightly flushed, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Third Uncle, are we really leaving just like this?"

Lin Xiao didn't respond immediately, instead raising his hand to create ripples in the void.

After gazing at the brightly lit small city for a few moments, the scenes from the earlier banquet seemed to replay before his eyes. The feeling of hidden dragons and crouching tigers became even more palpable. Having re-emerged into the world, Lin Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas."

"With our current standing, we no longer have the right to worry about Brother Yi. Being able to address him as Brother Yi and share a table with him is already a tremendous honor."

"That young master is also unfathomable. Brother Yi's level has long surpassed our imagination."

Hearing this, even the little maid was too frightened to speak.

Lin Ruowei was also shocked, tightly clutching her jade-like fingers, her face filled with caution.

"This..."

"Third Uncle, what level of cultivation does Senior Yi Feng truly possess?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao gazed solemnly at the small city.

"He is a true Desolate Realm cultivator, a supreme level that only appears once in countless ages. Even in the heart of the Divine Lands, he is a figure of great importance."

"Such a presence is beyond our reach, far from something we can casually advise or comment on."

Boom!

The soft words struck like thunder, leaving Lin Ruowei frozen in mid-air, her face blank with shock.