I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1289: Difficulties
Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
Qing Huan Xiang had no interest in continuing the conversation, already having seen through the entire situation.
Gui Shoutian responded even more bluntly, rejecting the request right there!
"Star Lord, we cannot help with this issue. We're departing!"
As they began to turn away, Nangong Yifang's expression darkened with fury. At last, he pounded the table and stood up, erupting in furious outrage!
"You scoundrels!"
"With such a critical affair unfolding, how dare you just walk out whenever you want!"
The moment his angry words landed, the two elders froze in place.
They gradually looked back, a sharp chill flashing in their gazes!
Nangong Yifang was now seething with immense fury, his false composure entirely discarded. In a haughty manner, he leaped to his feet, banging the table once more!
"How dare you!"
"Even though you're leaders of your own clans, remember that there's always someone greater above! I come from the Child Star, favored by the heavens, and my cultivation level dwarfs what you Lan Star locals could ever achieve!"
"Today, you're challenging the authority of the stars? That's outright defiance! If I don't put you in your place, you'll lose all reverence for the mighty figures of the Child Star!"
Qing Huan Xiang and Gui Shoutian observed this outburst with icy detachment, their features etched with scorn and frost.
In the old days, they truly couldn't rival this Star Lord and had put up with him for the larger cause.
However, now as they watched this Star Lord, who was supposedly shielded by a "grand figure from the Child Star," lose his temper, their minds remained utterly serene. No rage stirred within them; instead, they found the scene rather laughable.
The intimidating presence and power he once wielded, along with his mysterious origins, now came across as childish babble—naive and superficial.
That superior demeanor resembled a fool's act, devoid of any real intimidation anymore.
They gazed steadily at the Star Lord's explosive rage and the outburst of his power, with Qing Huan Xiang's eyes calm and free from the old suppressed bitterness. Gui Shoutian viewed it like a kid's pretense, merely shaking his head inwardly in quiet exasperation.
Nangong Yifang stayed blissfully ignorant, still wrapped in his ingrained arrogance.
He continued to channel his cultivation, unmatched on Lan Star. A vast shroud of dark energy descended from the skies, its overwhelming force eclipsing the bright glow around them, plunging the day into sudden darkness!
Once this technique was released, nothing alive could endure it!
Just as a fierce gleam sparked in his eyes, he witnessed Qing Huan Xiang casually flick his long sleeve, making no further motions. The sky and land instantly brightened, erasing every sign of the eerie changes!
"Whoosh..."
A soft wind whispered past.
Nangong Yifang froze in shock, his face twisted in utter incredulity!
His mighty attack had been nullified without effort?
This couldn't be real!
He gaped wide-eyed, noticing the two elders appearing utterly at ease, as though nothing unusual had occurred. Their steady gazes showed no hint of astonishment...
Tranquil and profound.
In that instant!
Nangong Yifang's eyes quivered with astonishment, fully struck by their poise!
He could never have imagined that these Lan Star locals, whom he once scorned, would grow so immensely powerful after all these years upon reuniting. He even sensed the aura of exalted elders around them, the weight on his chest intensifying!
This complete turnaround of fortunes hit Nangong Yifang too hard to process immediately.
Yet the truth stood undeniable!
These overlooked locals had achieved inconceivable strength. Ten thousand years meant little to them, but in that span, these two had seen their cultivation soar, exceeding his by leaps and bounds.
Countless waves of disbelief surged in Nangong Yifang's mind. When he finally spoke, his tone carried a quiver, his voice shaking faintly!
"Impossible..."
"This can't be happening!"
"How did you two get so powerful all of a sudden?!"
Noting that Nangong Yifang had at last grasped the truth and probably wouldn't act superior or bother them anymore, the two saw no point in lingering, simply murmuring a phrase before heading off.
"There's always a higher mountain, and beyond one person, another stronger."
The same saying rang out again, stabbing at Nangong Yifang's core.
Shame flushed his cheeks abruptly, like a heavy slap to the face.
But upon witnessing the enigmatic skills they employed to tear open the void, all his feelings were swiftly quelled. Only burning eagerness lingered in his gaze, as if he'd spotted a rare chance from the heavens!
Right then, realization dawned on him.
He called out quickly, his voice now far more deferential!
"You two..."
"Fellow Daoists, hold on a moment!"
At the sound of this longstanding title, Qing Huan Xiang and Gui Shoutian glanced back in confusion.
"What else is there?"
Without waiting for more questions, Nangong Yifang drew near with a sheepish grin, politely motioning to the seats.
"Fellow Daoists, it's been ages since our last encounter. Why rush off? I lost my temper before. Let's forget all that. Please, join me for a cup and a quick chat..."
This Nangong Yifang proved himself a man of prominence, skilled at adapting on the fly.
As the proverb says, no one hits a friendly smile.
Watching the Star Lord suddenly wise up and behave so modestly, with no real grudge between them, Qing Huan Xiang and Gui Shoutian decided to show some courtesy.
They took their seats again.
Before any words could pass, Nangong Yifang had already prepared his prized tea crystals himself.
The aroma was invigorating, calming the spirit and thoughts.
The hospitality and demeanor differed vastly from earlier!
Once the tea was savored, Qing Huan Xiang, suspecting the point, inquired steadily while observing him.
"Star Lord, we've shared tens of thousands of years of acquaintance, after all. If there's something on your mind, just say it straight. No need for all this indirectness."
At these words, Nangong Yifang appeared genuinely uneasy.
"In that case, I'll be bold..."
"Your cultivation has surged to new heights; you must've stumbled upon some incredible fortune, correct? I wronged you badly just now. Please forgive me. If you can set aside old issues and let me join in this fortune, I'll regard you as my masters from here on out!"
Hmm?
As his statement ended, Qing Huan Xiang and Gui Shoutian traded bewildered looks.
They responded one after the other, brimming with astonishment.
"Star Lord, you come from the Child Star with endless riches. Why seek out other fortunes?"
"Exactly, the Child Star holds such power. How could you..."
His former exalted background now echoed painfully, laced with subtle ridicule. Yet Nangong Yifang paid it no heed, merely heaving a deep, sorrowful breath, his eyes brimming with torment.
"Ah..."
"Fellow Daoists, you don't know the full story.
Though I originate from the Child Star and serve as Lan Star's Star Lord, seeming endlessly prestigious and noble, in fact, I'm nothing but a thrown-away pawn..."
"Do you believe I rule over Lan Star with ease, backed by Child Star powerhouses, bound for the Great Dao ahead?"
"Truthfully, I'm only a pawn carrying out commands. I labor endlessly to handle Lan Star's affairs while endlessly flattering the Child Star elites. For tens of thousands of years, I've walked a precarious path, forbidden from returning to the Child Star. My path ends right here!"
"With no outsiders present, I can drop the Star Lord's mask. To be honest, this role is worthless—pure agony and regret. If there were any alternative, would I have suffered this long?"
After this heartfelt confession, the pair sat stunned.
They'd never dreamed the seemingly supreme Star Lord was such a tragic soul?
Every household hides its own unspeakable woes.
Listening to this frank revelation, they at last comprehended why Nangong Yifang abruptly wanted to depart with them.
Still, this plea left them hesitant.
They could only confer secretly through voice transmission first.
"This Nangong Yifang is truly a prominent character. The Master is naturally generous and free-spirited. Shadow Island has always welcomed all. Since he possesses some cultivation, maybe letting him come along wouldn't hurt?"
"Anyone who truly seeks to join Shadow Isle is certainly accepted. However, we should test this person's true intent—to ensure he seeks true change and is ready to swear allegiance to Shadow Isle."
"You're right, brother. We can't let some arrogant soul slip into Shadow Isle and sully the Master's reputation."