By the time Guo Jiannan stepped out of the void, night had already shrouded the forest outside.
His cold gaze swept across the surroundings, his eyes full of urgency!
But when he saw what lay before him, he froze where he stood.
A few yards away.
Yi Feng was leisurely building a campfire, roasting some kind of meat skewers. He looked relaxed and at ease—nothing like someone who had just fought a great battle. It was more like he had come on an outing to clear his mind...
Guo Jiannan was dumbfounded.
He had rushed back brimming with fighting spirit, certain that a fierce battle awaited. Unsure of Brother Yi's condition, he had already prepared himself for a fight to the death.
Who would have thought he would find this scene instead?
For a moment, all the rage and urgency in his heart stiffened awkwardly across his face, leaving only astonishment behind.
After staring for several breaths, Guo Jiannan seemed to finally come back to his senses.
He hurried forward and bowed.
"Brother Yi!"
"Where are those Wind Snow Pavilion elders? Are you injured?!"
As his concerned voice rang out, Yi Feng turned around and spotted Brother Guo.
Seeing him come alone, he rose to his feet in confusion.
"Eh?"
"Why are you the only one here? Where's Brother Tree?"
That question struck straight at the sore spot.
Guo Jiannan lowered his head in shame, cupped his fists, and spoke in a low voice.
"Tree Venerable..."
"Please forgive me, Brother Yi. My attainments in arrays are limited, and the Ten Directions Desolate Array is far too complicated. I could not break it in a short time, so I had no choice but to give up for now."
Yi Feng frowned in confusion.
"You didn't get him out?"
"If you didn't