Chapter 1324: Extraordinary Confidence

Red Moon Forest.

Between the withered giant trees, the blood-like moonlight cast an eerie and enchanting glow, yet it couldn't conceal the intricate runes faintly visible on the ground. The runes intertwined and arranged themselves in a specific pattern, carved into the desolate land, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression.

At the center of the interwoven runes, the aura was especially fearsome. All colors of the world were shut out, and even the already sparse spiritual energy struggled to approach. The Tree Elder sat motionless within, the lines on his face deepening with each passing moment, growing visibly older as time went on.

With every breath, a portion of his life force dissipated. The entire blood-red withered forest seemed like a sentient demonic entity, driven by the formation, almost on the verge of draining the Tree Elder dry, turning this great demonic powerhouse into a lifeless husk.

Watching his friend grow increasingly frail, on the brink of death, Guo Jiannan, standing at the periphery of the formation, was filled with urgency. He continuously channeled his spiritual energy to dismantle the formation's nodes. However, the formation was far too complex. Even though he didn't dare waste a single breath and was already drenched in sweat, he had only managed to unlock three nodes, far from the ten required to break the ancient formation.

Half an hour had already passed, and Guo Jiannan grew more anxious by the minute. Glancing up and seeing the Tree Elder's deteriorating condition, he was drenched in sweat. His friend was suffering before his eyes, while Brother Yi was holding off the enemy behind him. He, who bore the weight of their hopes, was making painfully slow progress. Nothing could be more guilt-inducing than this.

Suddenly, Guo Jiannan felt a wave of helplessness and muttered in panic, "What should I do...? I never expected their cultivation and formation skills to have advanced so much. The Ten Directions Desolation Formation they set up is far more complex than I imagined. It might take more than an hour to break through."

Watching the Tree Elder grow increasingly aged, Guo Jiannan was as frantic as an ant on a hot pan. Nothing in the world could faze him, not even the condemnation of thousands. Yet, the few old friends he had left were treasures he held dear.

He had truly done his best, but the situation was far more dire than he had anticipated. He couldn't afford to hesitate any longer. If he couldn't break the formation this time, the Tree Elder would surely perish here! Even if there were future opportunities to rescue him, it would be meaningless!

Gritting his teeth, Guo Jiannan reluctantly took out a jade slip. Struggling under the pressure, he felt as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing on his throat, his voice hesitant and low. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Brother Yi... this formation is quite troublesome. Half an hour might not be enough... I'm truly ashamed, but I must shamelessly ask if you could buy us a bit more time."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Guo Jiannan was filled with anxiety and self-reproach. He knew full well that this request was unreasonable, even shameless. Brother Yi was already holding off the enemy outside, promising to hold out for half an hour. That alone was an act of immense loyalty. How could he ask for more?

But the situation was beyond his expectations. Faced with the Tree Elder's imminent demise, Guo Jiannan, despite knowing how unreasonable his request was, had no choice but to swallow his pride and speak up.

After waiting for just a few breaths, the invincible Sword Sovereign's mind was in turmoil. He was suddenly caught in a dilemma, his face showing unprecedented difficulty and unease. Clutching the jade slip tightly, he dared not say another word.

...

Outside the forest.

Yi Feng was currently in the midst of a "fierce battle," his face filled with frustration and anger. After inspecting several storage rings, his expression grew even darker. Tossing aside various useless items, he muttered curses under his breath.

"What kind of crappy sword is this? It breaks after just two swings! This bottle is no good either, looks worse than snowflakes. And this ring only has a few hundred immortal crystals... Are you kidding me? These are supposed to be big shots from Wind Snow Island, and all they have is a bunch of junk? They're so poor it's embarrassing."

After collecting a little over ten thousand immortal crystals, Yi Feng was so angry he could barely contain himself. Glancing at the corpses at his feet, he was on the verge of cursing out loud. Only after storing the immortal crystals in his ring did he gradually calm down.

"Ah, whatever... Even a mosquito's leg has meat on it. At least I got some immortal crystals out of this. It wasn't a complete waste of time. After all, this was supposed to be a rescue mission. Let's see what else is in these rings. Maybe there's something worthwhile."

Just as he was about to continue his inventory, a ripple came from the jade token at his waist. Taking it out, Yi Feng sent his divine sense into it.

Guo Jiannan's stammering voice came through, his tone grave. After listening, Yi Feng muttered to himself, "Not enough time, huh...? That formation must be pretty tricky. An hour or two probably won't be enough. Well, I still have some battlefield cleanup to do, so I'll give Brother Guo some extra time."

Whether it was one hour or ten, it didn't matter to him. Since he had nothing better to do, he might as well thoroughly loot the battlefield while waiting for Brother Guo to rescue the Tree Elder.

With that thought, Yi Feng casually sent a message. "Brother Guo, no need to rush. I'll give you two... no, twenty more hours! Take your time with the formation. Make sure you save the Tree Elder."

After sending the message, Yi Feng continued walking, picking up another storage ring from a corpse. He began inspecting it carefully, his eyes filled with anticipation, as if he were playing a game and looting drops from monsters.

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In the Red Moon Forest.

Guo Jiannan anxiously clutched the jade slip, his mind in turmoil. Though only a dozen or so breaths had passed, it felt longer than the tens of thousands of years he had spent in the Demon Prison. The torment in his heart was unbearable. Knowing that Brother Yi was in the midst of a fierce battle, he didn't dare send another message. Regret was already creeping into his eyes.

Just then, the jade slip rippled, startling Guo Jiannan so much that his hand trembled. He couldn't believe that Brother Yi had found the time to send a message in the middle of such a battle. The situation was too urgent for him to overthink, so he quickly sent his divine sense into the slip.

What he found made him gasp in shock.

"Twenty hours?!"

Guo Jiannan's eyes widened in disbelief. He was already surprised to receive a reply from Yi Feng, but hearing this, he could hardly believe his ears. Without a doubt, Brother Yi was facing a siege from multiple powerful enemies. Yet, in such a perilous situation, he could calmly send a message, his tone relaxed. It was truly unbelievable.

Only after hearing the words "twenty hours" did Guo Jiannan begin to believe, his eyes filled with awe. Outside the forest, more than ten powerful experts were围攻. In such a situation, even the slightest misstep could mean death. Even he himself could only hold out for half an hour at most, and that would require fleeing to escape. Yet, Brother Yi could handle it with ease, even promising twenty hours...

What kind of terrifying cultivation level would give someone such confidence?

Suddenly, Guo Jiannan felt a wave of shock ripple through his heart. He realized he might have underestimated Brother Yi. Standing dumbfounded in the forest, his mind filled with astonishing images.

Amidst a sky filled with blades and swords, a figure in white remained spotless. Even in the face of overwhelming killing intent, he moved with ease and grace. Such a demeanor was truly domineering and transcendent, unrivaled in the world!

No matter what the future held, Brother Yi's name would surely spread far and wide after this battle!