Chapter 1293: The Killing Intent Has Arrived

Reuniting with an old friend, yet everything had changed.

The once dashing and elegant young heir of a wealthy family now appeared listless, slowly walking over. It took Yi Feng a long while to recognize him before the young man seemed to snap out of his daze and force a smile, offering a polite greeting.

"Brother Yi...?"

"What a coincidence! Come, let's drink a few cups together!"

They sat down again by the window on the second floor.

The table was filled with fine wine and delicacies, and the hall was alive with laughter and conversation.

Yi Feng looked puzzled, while Gui Wanhai seemed disinterested in the wine, sitting silently for a long time without uttering a word. A trace of worry appeared between his brows, a stark contrast to his usual carefree demeanor.

After quietly observing for a few moments, Yi Feng couldn't help but ask with concern.

"Brother Gui, why do you look so troubled? Have you encountered some difficulty?"

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai raised his eyes and forced a bitter smile, clasping his hands in a polite gesture.

"Brother Yi, after this drink, we will truly part ways."

Hearing this, Yi Feng smiled and poured wine as he responded.

"Hey."

"All banquets must come to an end. This is just the way of the world. Brother Gui, why are you so worried? I always thought of you as a carefree and straightforward person. Today, you seem out of character."

"Let's bid farewell with joy today, and we'll surely reunite with pleasant surprises in the future. With fine wine before us, let's not overthink it. Let's drink to our hearts' content and say our goodbyes properly!"

Listening to Yi Feng's carefree words, Gui Wanhai's eyes filled with even deeper emotion.

Despite the myriad of thoughts in his heart, he could only force a smile and respond.

"Alright."

Meeting Brother Yi during this journey to the Divine Land had been a great joy, but there were some things he absolutely could not involve his friend in. Naturally, he couldn't reveal the truth.

This was a well-intentioned lie between friends.

In just a few short days, Gui Wanhai had experienced unprecedented upheavals in his life. How could he show such disgrace in front of a friend? Whether it was the tragic destruction of his father's palace or the chaos in the Divine Land that had caused the sea clans to rise up, even he was being hunted. All these dangers could only be buried deep in his heart.

Firstly, family shame should not be aired in public. The mighty Sea Lord had been attacked, and even the gates of his palace had been destroyed, yet he dared not show his face. Such a thing was a colossal joke. The glory and pride of the past had all vanished like the wind, making it truly difficult to speak of.

Secondly, no matter what danger he was in, it had nothing to do with his friendship with Brother Yi. Their bond was purely one of camaraderie, with no ulterior motives. Now that the other sea clans were relentlessly pursuing him, he should not involve such a rare friend, lest he cause his friend to lose his life needlessly.

Some things were best kept to oneself, some feelings were best remembered in the heart, and some sufferings were destined to be borne alone!

This was the dignity of the Sea Lord's son, and it was also the bottom line of Gui Wanhai's gentlemanly demeanor.

No matter what, being able to bid farewell to Yi Feng during such a difficult time and receiving comforting words from him was a friendship worth remembering. It also proved that he had not misjudged his friend.

Gui Wanhai secretly sighed in relief, mustering a bit more spirit.

All his emotions turned into a smile as he raised his cup, his eyes filled with appreciation.

"Brother Yi, please drink this cup with me!"

"If... we meet again in the future, we must drink until we're thoroughly drunk!"

If?

Seeing his friend raise his cup with a bitter expression and hearing the slightly pessimistic words, Yi Feng sensed something unusual.

He slowly put down his cup and spoke.

"Brother Gui..."

"You seem completely unlike your usual carefree self, and your tone sounds so heavy. Have you encountered something major? Tell me the truth, where are you really going?"

Hearing this, Gui Wanhai was momentarily stunned, then forced a smile and responded tactfully.

"Brother Yi, your concern truly shows you are a good friend and confidant."

"However, the matter I'm facing is not something you can interfere with. Even I have no solution. It's not that I underestimate you, Brother Yi, but this matter is simply too difficult to handle..."

"Perhaps this drink will be our farewell. If there is a next life, we must drink a hundred cups together!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng's expression became several times more solemn.

"Brother Gui!"

"If something's wrong, just say it. Although I'm alone and may not have the ability to help you, having one more person means one more source of strength. No matter how difficult the situation, we brothers will face it together!"

Gui Wanhai waved his hand, unwilling to say another word.

"Brother Yi, let's not talk about it anymore. Let's just drink!"

Seeing his friend's despondent demeanor, Yi Feng grew increasingly worried and couldn't help but speculate. What could make a wealthy heir so pessimistic?

Even his offer to help couldn't sway him.

Could it be that their family had gone bankrupt?

Sigh...

If that were the case, his own meager savings would be like a drop in the bucket, truly unable to help. What could he do?

Just as Yi Feng was lost in thought.

Suddenly!

The sky outside the window was covered in dark clouds, and countless terrifying shadows appeared in the clouds. Thunder and lightning raged, and the heavens and earth seemed to change color!

"Whoosh!"

A fierce wind swept through the city, causing the wooden windows to rattle and sway. Countless cultivators on the streets were knocked over, and cries of pain filled the air!

Yi Feng also stood up in shock, looking out with astonishment.

Everything had been fine, so why had a thunderstorm suddenly erupted? And by the looks of it, this rain seemed unusually heavy...

At a glance, the situation was dire!

The bustling streets were in chaos. Customers fled from shops, and cultivators scattered in all directions. The entire small city had turned into a boiling pot of confusion!

Before Yi Feng could take in more of the scene.

The laughing and chatting drinkers behind him also stood up in alarm, shouting as they fled!

"The sea clans have come ashore?!"

"Why are so many sea clan leaders appearing here? How could this happen?"

"Perhaps these despicable sea clans saw the chaos in the Divine Land and took the opportunity to come ashore."

"Then how can we possibly deal with this? Is this the heavens' will to destroy our Luoyue City?"

"Run!"

In the blink of an eye, the sound of rushing wind behind him was as loud as drums!

Yi Feng frowned, finally realizing that a great disaster was imminent.

Looking up at the sky again, he finally saw countless sea clan creatures filling the heavens like a dark night. Thunder and lightning intertwined, their terrifying power far surpassing any natural disaster. Rain fell in torrents, and in an instant, hundred-foot waves surged!

Thunder struck, and tall buildings collapsed!

Seawater filled the sky, and the ocean surged!

It seemed as though endless waves were about to engulf the small city, and the boundless dark clouds in the sky were about to press down with terrifying lightning!

Yi Feng was dumbfounded, utterly confused.

Everything had been fine, so why were these sea creatures causing such a commotion to flood the city? What was going on?

As he pondered this.

Gui Wanhai, standing behind him, rose with a grave expression, staring at the dark clouds as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Brother Yi!"

"Leave this place of trouble immediately! Do not stay a moment longer! These sea clan lords are here for me. I will face them alone!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng turned back in shock!

"What? They're all here for you?"