Chapter 1320: Grudges And Enmities

Guo Jiannan, upon hearing the voice, clasped his fists and slowly approached to take a seat.

"Thank you, Brother Yi."

After sitting down, this old friend's expression was somewhat grave, his movements restrained. He did not pick up the teacup, nor did he engage in small talk, seemingly burdened with heavy thoughts.

Seeing this, Yi Feng curiously inquired.

"Brother Guo, what's the matter with you?"

"I heard that Fengxue Island is sending people to hunt you down. You don't seem to be injured, so it shouldn't be anything serious, right?"

Hearing this, Guo Jiannan quickly clasped his fists and struggled to lift his gaze.

"Thank you for your concern, Brother Yi."

"The situation between me and Fengxue Island has reached a point of life and death, which is truly disheartening. Although I am unharmed, this matter will not rest!"

Listening to the stern words, Yi Feng slightly frowned and spoke.

"Life and death?"

"Brother, Fengxue Island was created by your own hands. How did it come to this? What exactly is the reason behind it?"

Logically speaking.

Guo Jiannan was the founder, at least the first-generation chairman. Even if he later lost power, he should still have some honor and prestige, not reduced to such a state.

Now, he has finally seen the light of day again, only to be hunted by the very force he created. This is truly lamentable.

Seeing Yi Feng's concerned gaze, Guo Jiannan quickly clasped his fists.

His eyes showed a look of reminiscence, and he sighed deeply.

"Ah..."

"Brother Yi, you may laugh, but this is a long story."

"Tens of thousands of years ago, my friend Luo Tianbei and I, having achieved some cultivation success, created Fengxue Island to resist the demon race. We originally intended to nurture elite successors, but as time passed, our aspirations diverged greatly, leading to irreconcilable differences. Luo Tianbei poisoned me at a banquet and sealed me in the Demon Prison."

"The enmity between me and him can only be settled by life and death!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng was also quite indignant.

"That Luo Tianbei actually poisoned his friend, truly despicable and vile. No wonder he previously slandered you for colluding with demons. I think he's the real demon!"

Guo Jiannan was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.

"Ah, hahaha..."

"Clear in grievances and enmities, Brother Yi is truly a man of character!"

After smiling and praising, Guo Jiannan's eyes were filled with emotion.

"Ah, although I have a life-and-death enmity with Luo Tianbei, he hasn't descended to being a demon. The reason we've come to this point is simply due to differing stances."

"To be honest, when we first established Fengxue Island, it was because the demon race was too powerful. We knew that our own strength was far from enough to resist, so we gathered like-minded people, placing our hopes on the younger generation, willing to invest resources and effort to nurture prodigies, hoping that one day we might be fortunate enough to cultivate a peerless figure."

"Unfortunately, Luo Tianbei is too stubborn. He always believed that only human cultivators could be trusted, that the demon and sea races, being of different kinds, must have ulterior motives. In his eyes, these foreign races were equivalent to demons and must be eradicated!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng frowned in confusion.

"Foreign races aren't necessarily all bad. How can you lump them all together?"

Although Yi Feng hadn't seen much, he had encountered some foreign races, such as the righteous friend Gui Wanhai. Even though he was of the sea race, his character was beyond reproach. How could they all be bad?

The idea of only our race being supreme is too narrow-minded.

The simple and clear words immediately drew Guo Jiannan's agreement as he clasped his fists.

"Brother Yi, you are absolutely right!"

"With such insight, it seems we are truly like-minded!"

"Originally, I thought the same way. Whether through rumors or interactions, there were many righteous individuals among the foreign races. In my humble opinion, the demon race is extremely powerful, and only by uniting all forces can we resist them effectively!"

"If the various races continue to fight over personal grievances, in the long run, it will only give the demon race an opportunity. If we are defeated one by one in the future, wouldn't it be a case of the lips perishing and the teeth feeling the cold?"

Yi Feng nodded slightly, his eyes showing approval.

"Brother, you are indeed wise. Facing an invincible enemy, only by putting aside personal grievances and uniting can we coexist and prosper. Such breadth of vision and foresight is truly admirable."

Guo Jiannan, flattered, quickly clasped his fists.

"Brother Yi, you flatter me too much."

"Actually, I haven't accomplished much. Back then, I just had some ideas, so I joined forces with Elder Tree and a few other old friends to discuss the great cause of resisting the demons, hoping to select talented juniors to nurture within Fengxue Island."

"Never did I expect that Luo Tianbei would be so narrow-minded, to the point of madness. He claimed to be a righteous man, yet he poisoned us at a banquet and sealed us in the Demon Prison."

"That dark realm, meant to imprison demons, became the final resting place for us, the demon-resisting righteous. Meanwhile, Luo Tianbei, who loudly proclaimed to uphold justice, secluded himself in Fengxue Island to cultivate in peace. For tens of thousands of years, no other demons have been sealed in the Demon Prison, as if we were the only demons. How ironic!"

Hearing this, Yi Feng finally understood everything.

A close friend who fought passionately against demons actually schemed to harm him. No one could have expected such a turn of events. Truly, one can know a person's face but not their heart. Having devoted his life to the human race, only to be labeled as a demon, this injustice is unbearable!

Yi Feng, now furious, nodded solemnly.

"This enmity is indeed a matter of life and death. You should seek justice from Luo Tianbei."

"Brother Guo, I heard earlier that Fengxue Island is gathering forces to hunt you down. Seeing that you are unharmed, I am somewhat relieved. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, be sure to tell me. No matter how dangerous, I will stand by you!"

These words were spoken with utmost sincerity.

Yi Feng was thoroughly disgusted by Luo Tianbei's shamelessness and was now filled with anger. If his brother was in trouble, he would definitely do everything to help. If he could encounter some danger along the way, that would be even better.

As the words fell.

Guo Jiannan was deeply moved, but his expression became conflicted.

After hesitating for a few moments, he slowly stood up and bowed with difficulty.

"Brother Yi, Brother Yi..."

"Your righteous words, I am truly grateful!"

"To my shame, in the previous battle, although I fought with all my might to kill several elders of Fengxue Island, Elder Tree, in order to protect me, exhausted his strength to block their formation and was accidentally sealed again!"

Yi Feng's eyes widened in shock.

"What?"

"Brother Tree was captured by them?"

Guo Jiannan's body lowered further, his face full of guilt!

"Exactly..."

"Elder Tree was sealed by the ten-man formation of Fengxue Island. I also sustained some injuries. Although I absorbed a lot of blood and spiritual power, I haven't fully refined it yet, and my strength hasn't completely recovered. I want to save him, but I am powerless."

"Originally, this enmity was our private matter. Even if I were to die, I wouldn't dare to disturb Brother Yi. But with Elder Tree now in their hands, I am truly at a loss..."

With that, Guo Jiannan knelt on the ground with a thud, tightly clasping his fists!

"Brother Yi!"

"I shamelessly and boldly beg you, you must save Elder Tree. If you can save him, I will repay you as an ox or a horse!"

The difficult and anxious tone shocked Yi Feng, filling his heart with mixed emotions.

At the same time.

Yu Wen Qianyue, who had just returned with a spirit beast, stood frozen at the door.

"Brother Yi?"

"Elder Tree?"

She quietly looked into the courtyard, only to see an old man kneeling on his side, an ebony cane on the ground, exuding an incredibly terrifying aura!

Instantly.

Yu Wen Qianyue's heart trembled, and her breath stopped.

The demeanor and appearance were undoubtedly Guo Jiannan!

Even more terrifying.

The invincible Sword Venerable was kneeling before Yi Feng, calling him Brother Yi?!

This!

How could this be possible!

Yu Wen Qianyue was so shocked that she turned to stone, standing rigid as a statue!