Chapter 1294: A Minor Issue

The small town was already shrouded in dark clouds, with towering waves looming just ahead!

In a distant place.

Gazing at this terrifying scene from the clouds, Gui Shounian, hiding in the sky, looked tense, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. He couldn't make up his mind, and the wrinkles on his face deepened, as if he were in extreme agony.

"Finally, the great sea lords have decided to strike with deadly force!"

"Once the young master Gui dies, the sea clans will surely rise to carve up the seas, plunging us into an era of chaos. The old powers that have been dormant for years will also emerge, vying for dominance!"

"Opportunities make heroes. If I join the alliance to kill the young master Gui now, I could surely make a name for myself across the seas. Perhaps I could even secure a share of the spoils, attracting powerful allies and subordinates to expand my domain in the vast ocean!"

After just a few moments of observation, Gui Shounian's aged heart began to boil with fervor!

Having cultivated for tens of thousands of years to reach this point, he was unwilling to remain subservient forever. The thought of the immense power held by the sea lords was undeniably tempting!

But the thought of the old sea lord made Gui Shounian hesitate.

His aged fists clenched and unclenched repeatedly.

After all, that distant relative, the sea lord, was unfathomably powerful. Even though he had not been seen for tens of thousands of years, his might still instilled fear in Gui Shounian.

Recently, the divine lands had been in turmoil, and the terrifying Sword God had reappeared. This chaotic and uncertain situation only added to the old turtle's unease.

After a few tense moments of observation, strange events began to flood his mind.

The collapse of the divine temple...

The disappearance of the sea lords.

The emergence of the Sword God!

All these bizarre occurrences intensified an innate sense of crisis within him, as if some invisible, terrifying force was subtly altering the fate of Lanxing, driving the occurrence of strange phenomena.

Thinking back to the strange events that had happened in the remote seas...

The mysterious skeletal powerhouse.

The colossal bear that fell from the sky!

More and more bizarre events came to mind, chilling his fervor. Countless horrors were emerging, filling him with an unknown panic.

The more Gui Shounian thought about it, the more nervous he became, and the gleam in his eyes faded completely.

"Forget it, forget it..."

"The situation on Lanxing is too turbulent. Even the Star Lord and the Sea Lords have disappeared without a trace. The divine temple that stood on the floating island for tens of thousands of years collapsed in a single day. What can my old body do? I have no right to wade into these troubled waters."

"In times of great chaos, survival is what matters most!"

Taking a deep breath, Gui Shounian continued to watch the disaster unfolding in the distant town, no longer entertaining any other thoughts. He simply waited for the outcome as a bystander.

As the overwhelming forces converged and the monstrous waves loomed closer, Yi Feng suddenly found himself dumbfounded.

What the hell?

All these sea creatures are here for Brother Turtle?

He couldn't process it immediately, staring back in confusion.

"Brother Turtle, are you serious?"

Gui Wanhai was already frantic, grabbing Yi Feng's arm and urgently pleading.

"Brother Yi!"

"In the face of life and death, how could I joke? The sea clans have already declared themselves lords, and today they are here to kill me, to ensure I die here!"

"The killing intent is closing in, and there's no way out. You must leave now, don't hesitate any longer!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng finally nodded in understanding.

"Oh."

So that's what this is about.

All this time, the "big problem" Brother Turtle was talking about was just a bunch of sea creatures causing trouble. He thought the guy had gone bankrupt, which was why he looked so down.

But it's just this?

Since it's not bankruptcy, there's nothing to worry about. What's there to be nervous about? It's just a minor issue.

Yi Feng calmly sat down and picked up his wine cup.

"Why didn't you say so earlier? You had me worried for nothing."

"No rush, no rush. Let's have a couple of drinks and talk it over."

Huh?

Seeing Yi Feng sit down so casually, Gui Wanhai was stunned. Feeling the terrifying killing intent outside, he couldn't care less about decorum and didn't have time to explain further. He started pulling at Yi Feng.

"Brother Yi!"

"Get out of here! If you don't leave now, it'll be too late!"

Strangely, no matter how hard he pulled, Yi Feng remained seated like a mountain, his expression calm and composed.

With a gentle wave of his hand, Yi Feng poured another cup of wine and spoke.

"Brother Turtle, no rush."

"If you trust me, sit down and have a drink. Let's finish this cup first."

Gui Wanhai stared in shock, his eyes wide with confusion.

"You..."

Before he could finish, Yi Feng had already drained his cup and stood up, smiling at him.

"Let's make a bet."

"See if you can finish this cup faster than I can."

Faster?

What does he mean by faster?

Gui Wanhai's mind was a complete mess. He couldn't understand what was happening, nor why he couldn't even budge Yi Feng. The cryptic words only added to his confusion, leaving him utterly dumbfounded.

Before he could react, Yi Feng had already drawn his sword and leaped out the window, soaring into the sky alone with his blade.

"Crack! Crack!"

In just a few moments, the thunderous sounds gradually ceased, replaced by crisp, clean slashes!

Then.

Countless corpses began to rain down like a storm, with massive fish heads and crab claws falling endlessly!

"Boom! Boom!"

After a series of earth-shaking crashes.

The sky cleared, and the clouds parted, revealing the sun!

The streets were littered with the remains of terrifying sea creatures, their lifeless eyes staring from the collapsed buildings. The entire town fell into an eerie silence, the previous calamity now a distant memory.

It all felt like a dream.

What he was seeing seemed like an illusion.

Gui Wanhai stood frozen by the table, his eyes wide with disbelief.

How is this possible...

The sea clan's powerhouses were incredibly formidable, including some ancient beings who had been in hiding for years. Yet, in the blink of an eye, they had all been reduced to lifeless corpses, falling like worthless fish and shrimp. It was unimaginable!

A world-ending disaster had been averted in an instant!

What kind of terrifying power was this?

Even his father couldn't have achieved such a swift and overwhelming victory!

Even though he had witnessed it with his own eyes, Gui Wanhai was too shocked to speak, his trembling eyes filled with awe. He was utterly stunned.

Until a familiar voice broke the silence.

"Brother Turtle, looks like I won."

Gui Wanhai felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

Looking back at Yi Feng, who was now sitting calmly beside him, he was so frightened that his face turned pale.

"You! You...!"

Far away in the clouds.

Having witnessed the entire scene, Gui Shounian was also dumbfounded.

In just a few moments, a terrifying sword intent had swept across the sky, leaving no opponent standing. The countless sea clan powerhouses had been annihilated in an instant, like mere chickens and dogs!

It was utterly horrifying!

As the dark clouds dispersed and sunlight fell upon the figure holding the sword in the sky, Gui Shounian's jaw dropped in shock. He quickly hid behind the clouds, gasping for breath.

"Holy crap..."

"Why is the Sword God here?!"

His eyes wide with fear, Gui Shounian's face turned ashen.

"This... this...!"

"No wonder the killing intent was dispelled so quickly. It was this great one who intervened! But why would he help the young master Gui after previously causing trouble for the sea lords?!"

"Is this how the actions of such powerful figures are always so inscrutable and unpredictable?!"

As the sunlight bathed the land and no other figures remained in the sky, Gui Shounian realized that even a gust of wind might expose him.

Hiding behind the clouds, he didn't dare to think any further.

"Good heavens..."

"Whatever the reason, this is not something I should meddle with!"

Seeing that none of the sea clan members had survived, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

"Thank goodness I didn't try to take advantage of the situation earlier, or I would have been chopped into mincemeat. My cautious approach over the past tens of thousands of years has paid off!"

Wiping the cold sweat from his brow, Gui Shounian sighed with relief, feeling as if he had narrowly escaped death.

After hiding for a while.

Once he saw Yi Feng return to the town, he quickly used the clouds as cover, not daring to use any of his powers. He stealthily made his escape, looking like nothing more than a passing cloud, leaving no trace behind!

"This is no place to linger!"

"Even if I managed to escape for now, I can't afford to be careless. I need to get as far away as possible. If I get caught up in this mess, it'll be a disaster!"

In just a few moments, Gui Shounian grew more and more frightened, his limbs flailing as he fled, cursing the weight of his turtle shell!

"The world is becoming more and more terrifying!"

"From now on, I need to stay as far away as possible, and even hide my identity as a sea clan member! If the Sword God decides to target the sea clans again, I'll be in deep trouble!"

"That's it! I can't return to the sea anymore. I'll find a small lake or pond to hide in, and stay there for tens of thousands of years. Nothing is more important than survival!"

Growing more resolute, Gui Shounian finally managed to hide himself in the clouds at the edge of the sky. Using the clouds as cover, he sped off toward the south, not even daring to peek out.

In just a few moments, he had flown over the Eastern Sea and headed straight for the mainland...