Chapter 1279: The Connections Of A Big Shot

Seeing his father's puzzled expression, Liu Changfeng was filled with disappointment.

"Why... Why could he escape the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array? The Desolate Realm cultivation that was within my grasp has slipped away. Is it truly that heaven does not favor me? Am I doomed to live this wretched life forever?"

"Heavens, why are you treating me this way?"

Hearing his son's despondent words, Liu Runan narrowed his eyes and turned his head. Seeing his son's soul flame dimming, his eyes were filled with disappointment. At the same time, reminded by these words, he began to reprimand him once more.

"Fool! A small setback and you're already blaming heaven and earth. Is the mental fortitude you've cultivated over your lifetime so fragile?"

The scolding startled Liu Changfeng, who quickly lowered his head and admitted his fault.

"Father is right, I was wrong. But that person is only at the Desolate Realm, yet he escaped the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array. Isn't that a sign of heaven's favor? I just can't accept this..."

Hearing this, Liu Runan's expression darkened, and his tone became even more severe.

"You're truly a fool who doesn't know his own ignorance! If he could escape the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array, do you really think he's just an ordinary Desolate Realm cultivator? You were killed by him, yet you still look down on him. Have you truly wasted these tens of thousands of years?"

These words struck Liu Changfeng like a bolt of lightning, and his eyes widened in disbelief.

"He's not just an ordinary Desolate Realm cultivator... This!"

Even though this speculation was reasonable, Liu Changfeng found it hard to believe. For an outsider cultivator to reach the Desolate Realm was already terrifying enough, but to think that he was even stronger than that?

He had consumed countless treasures and relied on the vast resources of the Falling God Palace to barely reach the Half-Step Desolate Realm. Yet, this outsider cultivator, with resources far inferior to his, had not only reached the Desolate Realm but was even stronger than he had imagined...

What kind of monstrous talent was this?

This was truly defying the heavens!

Under Liu Changfeng's stunned gaze, his father continued with a grave expression.

"This person's ability to escape the Heaven-Sealing Grand Array suggests that he has likely reached the peak of the Desolate Realm Nirvana, with one foot already in the second realm, the Heavenly Transformation Stage. If not, then he must possess some terrifying treasure or cultivation technique protecting him..."

"Either possibility is extremely troubling."

"It seems I have underestimated this young man. I never imagined his hidden cards to be so formidable. He is no longer someone I can handle alone. We will need to seek assistance!"

Liu Changfeng grew increasingly nervous and, gritting his teeth, lowered his head and spoke.

"Father, since this person is so powerful, perhaps... perhaps we should just give up. I'll admit defeat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Runan harshly rebuked him.

"Nonsense! At this point, how can we possibly back down? A true man shows no mercy. If we don't capture this person and make use of his cultivation and hidden cards, I will never rest!"

Though old, his ruthlessness far surpassed that of the younger generation.

Liu Changfeng trembled at his father's words, his body lowering even further, but he couldn't help but nervously advise.

"But... but if this person is so formidable, ordinary experts might not be of any use. Are we to seek help from the inner sect elders? That would come at a great cost!"

"And if... if something goes wrong, we won't be able to bear the consequences!"

Hearing this, Liu Runan's eyes turned colder, and there was even a hint of disdain in his gaze as he looked at his son's soul flame.

"You truly are a hopeless fool! With several outer sect elders already dead, how can we involve the inner sect? You haven't even reached the Desolate Realm yet. If the inner sect finds out about this, won't we be held accountable?"

"Moreover, the act of possession is not a righteous path. If word gets out, it will damage our reputation. This matter must not be known to outsiders. Are we to silence the inner sect elders as well?"

"Such a foolish suggestion, and you dare to speak it!"

Liu Changfeng was scolded until he was drenched in sweat, and his heart turned cold.

Only now did he realize that his father had long since decided to have these outer sect elders die here. Beneath his father's seemingly humble words lay a premeditated plan to silence them all!

The saying "a general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers" was terrifyingly true. Even though this was his own father, Liu Changfeng couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

When he spoke again, his voice was cautious.

"I... I was wrong... But if we don't seek help from the inner sect experts, who else can deal with this terrifying cultivator? I am foolish, and I humbly await your guidance, Father..."

His nervous demeanor was like that of a child.

Involuntarily, Liu Runan's eyes softened with a hint of nostalgia, as if recalling the scenes of sternly teaching his son tens of thousands of years ago. Even though tens of thousands of years had passed, and his son had become an outer sect elder, in his eyes, he was still just a child.

With a sigh, Liu Runan's eyes showed a trace of warmth.

"Changfeng, you don't need to be so nervous. After all, you carry my bloodline. I would never harm you."

"This matter, I have already made a decision."

"At this point, we must seek the help of a great figure, but we cannot alert anyone from the Falling God Palace. After much thought, the best candidate is Gui Shounian."

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Liu Changfeng looked puzzled.

"Gui Shounian... Father, my knowledge is limited, and I can't recall any great figure by this name in the Floating Island. Who is this great person?"

Liu Runan gazed toward the southern coast, his expression turning serious.

"He does not come from the center of the Divine Land, nor is he a human cultivator."

Liu Changfeng's eyes widened in disbelief.

Following his father's gaze, he seemed to be looking toward the distant sea.

Suddenly!

Liu Changfeng's eyes widened in shock!

"Could it be... Could it be that you intend to seek help from the Sea Clan!?"

It was no wonder he was so shocked. Humans and the Sea Clan had always been mortal enemies. It was hard to believe that his father, an inner sect elder of the Falling God Palace, had some kind of private connection with them!

No matter how shaken he was, Liu Runan simply continued to gaze into the distance.

In a deep voice, he spoke, his entire body exuding a cold aura that was completely different from before.

"Indeed, it is the Sea Clan."

"In the vast sea, the Ancient Sea Clan has resided for countless ages. Gui Shounian is the leader of the Ancient Sea Clan. His cultivation is not inferior to mine, and he is distantly related to the true Sea Lord. That is why, even in the Sea Clan's current decline, he dares to declare himself a Sea Lord over a portion of the sea!"

"This old fellow is quite formidable. If we can enlist his help and join forces, capturing a peak Nirvana cultivator will be as easy as taking candy from a baby!"

Shock!

Once again, Liu Changfeng was stunned speechless, his voice trembling as he spoke.

"You... You actually have a connection with the leader of the Ancient Sea Clan!?"

He simply couldn't believe it. His father, who had always been a staunch member of the Falling God Palace, had a private relationship with such a powerful figure. This not only defied common sense but also shattered his worldview!