I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1292: Visitor from the Sub-Star
Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
Lan Star.
Chaos has gripped the Fallen God Lands ever since a single sword strike obliterated the Fallen God Temple. Conflicts rage across the outer regions among rival sects, while even the floating islands in the heart of the divine lands now engage in open and hidden battles.
This once-thriving sacred realm, flourishing for tens of thousands of years, has abruptly turned into a realm of unease for all, shrouded in a eerie hush.
Up in the heavens.
After observing for quite some time as their auras sent ripples through the air, two figures gradually lowered their cloaks adorned with enigmatic designs, uncovering striking youthful visages. The chill in their gazes intensified, laced with a touch of letdown.
"Is this the heart of Lan Star?"
The other figure, appearing a bit more mature, carried an equally impressive air, his stare brimming with icy irritation.
"Just a lowly mortal world. Naturally, it's this pathetic. What did you think it'd be?"
"Cut the chatter. Do you have any idea who rules this mortal world as Star Lord, what he looks like, or his whereabouts?"
The youthful man flashed a faint grin, shrugging his shoulders casually."This desolate mortal realm is new to us. Why would I know the Star Lord's identity? A nobody like that doesn't even register on my radar, right?"
The elder one shot a frosty glance backward, a dark menace flashing in his eyes.
"Never mind."
"No matter who this Star Lord is, I'm not wasting time hunting him down. I'll just dispatch a summons. He'll rush over to bow in submission without fail."
With those words, he retrieved a command medallion from within his robe. It resembled a Star Lord's token somewhat, yet it was far more elaborate, etched with intricate array formations.
The young man's grin broadened as he nodded approvingly.
"Exactly."
"As Envoys bearing the Child Star's Mandate and wielding the Mandate Star Tokens, how could a simple Star Lord defy us?"
His statement hung in the air.
The older envoy had already transmitted multiple signals. The token's arcane array patterns began to shimmer softly in his grasp, releasing a profound aura of holiness.
...
Deep in the outer fringes of the divine lands.
Yi Feng sat in total dejection, drowning his woes in a dingy tavern.
Yet another flop in his quest for death, and he'd tripped into yet more trouble. There was no one he could vent to. The harsh liquor burned down his throat, twisting his heart; sorrow mixed with the brew only amplified his misery.
Staring at the Star Lord token on the table, Yi Feng sank into utter despair.
Not dying was bad enough, but ending up as the Star Lord... the whole turn of events was ridiculously bizarre. If word got out to strangers, they'd assume he'd wrested the role from some prior holder...
Luckily, nobody knew what this idiotic token signified, or his 'reputation' would already be notorious.
He couldn't even manage to end it all, and suddenly, the burden of an entire world dropped on him.
What kind of fairness was this!
The deeper his thoughts delved, the more irritated he grew. Yi Feng slammed back three cups of booze one after another!
In the height of his irritation, the Star Lord token abruptly began pulsing with light, sending out bursts of power. It shone brighter than a flickering neon sign from his old world's barbershops, pulling eyes from every corner of the room.
Soon enough.
Nearly all the patrons upstairs turned their heads with keen curiosity, their expressions buzzing with nosy excitement.
The onslaught of gazes gave Yi Feng a pounding headache, ruining his desire to drink.
He quickly stashed the cursed token and darted out of the tavern.
Yet mere moments after exiting the little town, the token persisted in its frenzy! It buzzed, chimed, and flashed garish lights—more ridiculous than a low-battery hero gadget—it stood out like a sore thumb.
The worst part was, this foolish token lacked any blood pact, making it impossible to conceal effectively!
Clutching the token, Yi Feng's fury mounted the longer he glared at it. All his bottled-up rage exploded right then!
"Damn it!"
"I'm already cursed with this nonsense, and now you're blinking endlessly, dying to piss me off, aren't you?! What sort of garbage token flashes for no reason!"
Fuming through clenched teeth, Yi Feng hurled the token to the dirt, unsheathed his massive sword, and slashed down fiercely!
"Snap!"
A sharp crack rang out, and the token at last went still.
Yi Feng's rage eased somewhat, easing much of his prior frustration. He resumed his aimless wander into the unknown path before him.
Meanwhile.
The pair of envoys hovering steadily above the floating isle abruptly furrowed their brows.
"What's happening?"
"This Lan Star's Star Lord hasn't responded after all this time, and now the token's energy signal has vanished completely!"
"This fool has some nerve! Dodging us by smashing the token?!"
"A lowly Star Lord, scorning his betters. That's outright insurrection!"
In mere moments, the faces of the two Child Star Envoys twisted with fury.
The younger one seethed with outrage, as though personally affronted. His gaze burned with lethal intent, his form exuding a bone-chilling dread.
The elder's face darkened too, his teeth grinding as he spat.
"Scum!"
"Ruling a pitiful mortal world, yet he slinks away from us and wrecks the Star Lord token! If we let this rubbish slide, it'll jeopardize our grand plans down the line!"
"If every insect on Lan Star apes him, what standing will we retain?!"
"Today, he'll serve as our warning!"
At this, the younger envoy gave a stern nod.
"Agreed. We strike down one to deter the masses with bugs like him!"
"Activate the token now to track the lingering energy from the Star Lord token. Let's hunt this guy before he flees and sabotages our vital mission!"
Sharing a grave glance, the duo ripped open the void and disappeared.
Within a handful of breaths.
Guided by their Child Star tokens' energy trail, they materialized beyond the small town.
Spotting the shattered token remnants scattered on the ground, their eyes ignited with wrath!
They unleashed their divine senses to scan. Moments later, dismissing the irrelevant passersby, they zeroed in on Yi Feng, strolling solo a thousand miles distant. With a single stride covering miles, they appeared to bar his way!
"You there, are you Lan Star's Star Lord?!"
The sudden arrivals demanded with arrogant tones.
Yi Feng's brow creased, and he answered on reflex.
"I'm not."
"I don't have it."
"Lies!"
Even ignorant of who these intruders were, Yi Feng was dead set against owning up to any Star Lord nonsense. His response hit with a firm, spirit-breaking triple rejection.
To their surprise, the pair scoffed upon hearing it, their stares dripping contempt.
"Hmph!"
"Afraid now? Too bad, it's over!"
"We serve as Envoys of the Child Star's Mandate. Ignoring our call is a severe breach of protocol! Smashing the Star Lord token shows utter contempt for authority. That's high treason!"
"We followed the token's energy right here. Deny it all you want!"
The younger robed figure's face contorted with malice, a gleaming longsword materializing in his grip!
"Useless fool out of his depth! Evading us was bold, but lying to our faces? Time to meet your end!"
At last, Yi Feng pieced together the situation.
Noting the deadly resolve etched on their features, his own look soured.
"So you're behind the message? Over something as minor as my silence, you're set on ending me?"
The duo advanced with icy glares, their murderous aura surging!
"Minor?!"
"Pitiful worm, facing doom and still defiant? Yield your pathetic life!"
Their roars thundered. The two hooded assailants lunged without hesitation, having already branded Yi Feng with the mark of execution, ready to slay him instantly.
Faced with their ferocious advance, Yi Feng's own ire ignited.
Who were these overbearing idiots? Willing to murder over a small slight? Did they believe the world bent to their whims? Entitled pests!
He was already fuming over the worthless Star Lord label.
Encountering such irrational foes left no choice but a desperate clash!
Yi Feng refused to be pushed around. He whipped out his greatsword and charged straight at them!
"Snap! Snap!"
Two sharp echoes followed.
The men's faces locked in stunned horror as they crumpled to the earth, eyes bulging in reluctant demise.
Yi Feng rolled his eyes in annoyance, muttering curses while holstering his greatsword.
"Idiots..."
"With such laughable skills, you strut about belittling others, yapping threats like you're invincible. Where'd that delusion come from?"
Observing the two feeble nobodies expire, Yi Feng could only shake his head in pity.
This Lan Star proved utterly lame.
The top Star Lord had ditched his duties and vanished, the Sea Lord was missing in action, and these abrupt Child Star Envoys stirring up issues were laughably feeble, barely a blip. The rest around here must be even feebler. How was he to pursue his epic death quest moving forward?
Peering at the boundless horizon, Yi Feng lapsed into bewilderment.
He lingered in a daze for ages until his spirits leveled out. A wave of profound futility hit him, with no direction in sight, until he recalled skipping the bill for his drinks. Reluctantly, he turned back toward the small town.
Little did he know, upon arriving at the tavern door, he bumped straight into Gui Wanhai.