I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1358: Mind-Blowing Perspectives

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Previously on I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God...
The Demon Hunters stand in stunned awe as a mysterious man in a suit effortlessly intercepts a devastating tsunami along the coastline, with urgent reports confirming similar interventions in other coastal cities, saving the nation from disaster. Deep in the ocean, Wu Tao summons and battles a grotesque giant sea monster, only for a sudden lightning strike to kill it before he can extract vital information, leaving him frustrated and without leads. Returning to the island, he questions the terrified Xu Rong about the legendary 'Sister Han,' the world's most powerful and mysterious woman, learning that only the Demon Hunter headquarters, via Chief Captain Hao, might provide a way to contact her. In a swift motion, Wu Tao tears open a spatial rift and yanks Hao from his office to the sandy beach, bewildering the captain.

Gazing upon the sandy shoreline and swaying coconut palms, Captain Hao felt a wave of bewilderment crash over him. He struggled to grasp the events that had unfolded, refusing to trust what his eyes revealed.

Merely moments earlier, he had been seated in his office; how had he abruptly appeared by the sea?

What on earth was happening here?!

As Captain Hao remained frozen and disoriented, a vaguely recognizable shout echoed from nearby!

"General Captain?!"

He whipped his head around, coming face-to-face with Xu Rong!

Their gazes locked.

The astonishment in their stares was perfectly mirrored, with eyes bulging like plates.

Though Xu Rong had a bit more exposure and this wasn't her initial brush with wondrous techniques, watching her General Captain get yanked through the sky in an instant—via some space-defying skill—once more defied her comprehension. Shock overwhelmed her completely!

The pair of old comrades lingered in stunned silence for quite a while before finally regaining a sliver of awareness.

Captain Hao's face still bore traces of fear as he inquired with evident unease.

"What precisely is happening?!"

"Where are we right now?!"

"How did I get transported here so suddenly, and what brings you along?!"

The typically composed veteran leader now brimmed with inquisitive frenzy and alarm, like a total novice. His rapid-fire queries spilled out, nearly overwhelming Xu Rong's ability to respond.

Once she managed to soothe him somewhat, she softly relayed all she had observed.

Starting from the odd disturbance in the neighborhood to the frightening quakes on the island, up to the current situation, she shared every detail honestly. Upon hearing this, Captain Hao leaped to his feet from the beach.

The seasoned man reacted with such alarm that his legs darted about as agilely as a teenager's!

"Holy shit?!"

"Are you saying that in a flash, we've been whisked across the sea? The origin of this world-shaking tsunami lies here too? And it all stems from someone's single foot stomp?!"

"That can't be..."

"Utterly impossible!"

Captain Hao bellowed in disbelief, his voice laced with skepticism and wonder. A chill ran down his spine; bombarded by one incredulous revelation after another, he couldn't accept any of it!

At that very instant.

A relaxed tone floated in from beneath the coconut palms.

"You've ended up in the heart of the Taitian Ocean. Whether you accept it or not is your choice."

"It doesn't really matter anyway."

"I only need to know if you can assist me in locating Sister Han?"

The gentle remark landed like a booming thunderclap in spring!

Captain Hao went rigid upon hearing it. He gradually turned, spotting Wu Tao in shorts, glancing over with casual indifference. Confronted by this unknown youth, and piecing together the details swirling in his thoughts...

He quickly and discreetly scanned the surroundings.

Nothing but vast waters stretched out, no hint of land anywhere. The grains of sand underfoot radiated a mild warmth, as though validating the tale he'd just heard.

In that moment.

Captain Hao stood petrified, his thoughts thundering inside!

Was all of this genuinely real?!

He fought to steady his racing mind, yet the profound astonishment lingered inescapably. The reality proved far too staggering. It required several long minutes to absorb before he questioned, caught between faith and skepticism.

"Are you... the mighty figure Xiao Xu described?"

Even as his gaze quivered and full tranquility eluded him, managing to somewhat collect himself so swiftly demonstrated his remarkable mental resilience and stamina. Among Blue Planet's inhabitants, he ranked as exceptional.

It was no surprise he had risen to lead as the lovely captain's boss.

Wu Tao gave a faint nod, rising and directing his attention intently as he posed.

"Will you help me track down Sister Han?"

Though the response sidestepped the query directly, it implicitly confirmed it all. The firm phrasing exuded an intimidating, suppressive force.

Despite Wu Tao's efforts to seem rather mild, to Captain Hao, his aura remained awe-inspiring, making him feel crushed under an immense weight like a mountain.

He had no option but to reply honestly, carefully outlining the challenges.

"Well..."

"I can certainly submit a report and urge my higher-ups to reach out to Sister Han. Detailing Your Excellency's presence should smooth things over. Still, I can't promise total success—just my utmost effort while awaiting updates."

Wu Tao inclined his head faintly and gestured, ripping apart a tear in space.

"Fine."

"I possess some patience, so I'll hold off for a while. This approach will have to suffice for the moment. I'll return you first."

Observing the fearsome technique of splitting the void firsthand reignited the turmoil in their souls. No matter how outlandish the truth seemed, repeated encounters forced acceptance!

In a mere instant.

They were both drawn into the void's embrace.

Upon reopening their eyes, the beach sands had transformed into paved streets. The lively, jubilant urban backdrop felt intimately known; it was the very Pingjiang City they protected around the clock!

Taking in the thrilled crowds streaming past, Captain Hao and Xu Rong positioned on the aged district's thoroughfare, brimmed with incredulity in their eyes.

What sort of power could achieve this?

A supernatural gift?

Or some vivid hallucination?

All the sights and sounds enveloped them with stark authenticity. The populace reveled in the tsunami's retreat, their faces alight with renewed joy and fervent chatter, which in this instant demolished their final reservations.

They had indeed crossed paths with an unfathomable deity!

While the duo exchanged dazed looks, Wu Tao, who had lingered silently nearby, began strolling at an easy pace. Pockets stuffed casually, he exuded utter nonchalance, merging seamlessly with the throng like any everyday passerby, seeming utterly commonplace right then.

Solely the drifting words from his departing form, sounding as though whispered directly into their ears, served as a stark reminder of this individual's dreadfulness!

"The bargain store is on the verge of shutting down. I've got to grab a few items for home first, so no need to escort me. If you hear anything, make sure to alert me right away..."

This offhand remark filled the pair's gazes with profound reverence.

This fantastical brush had truly transpired in their reality. That unassuming figure harbored godlike prowess straight out of legends...

All at once.

Vast surges roiled within Captain Hao and Xu Rong's cores, as though they had at last glimpsed the hidden facets of existence. The once-familiar surroundings now appeared profoundly alien.

They wasted no time dawdling. Flagging down a cab swiftly, they sped off toward the Demon Hunting Bureau!

Within thirty minutes.

The dossier on the enigmatic stranger had been rushed to central command. The General Captain strode restlessly across his office floor, shedding all traces of his habitual poise and serenity, fidgeting like a fresh recruit.

Xu Rong merely waited idly nearby.

In this single whirlwind day, occurrences had escalated at breakneck speed, surpassing her authority entirely. Beyond striving to compose herself and bide time, she felt utterly helpless.

Yet the deeper this helplessness sank in, the tinier and more trivial she appeared. Her thoughts raced uncontrollably, dredging up a stream of bygone incidents...

Her initial encounter with Wu Tao found him merely drifting through the urban sprawl.

Only in hindsight did it dawn that he wielded incomprehensible powers. A mere gesture sufficed to rend dimensions and unleash cataclysms, akin to a divine entity. The perils she once fretted over were mere trifles.

The lingering enigmas from their later meetings dissolved entirely now.

From the outset, he embodied a force defying logic. His intentions and actions lay wholly beyond her grasp...

A torrent of feelings surged forth.

Xu Rong's internal turmoil eased considerably, only for fresh uncertainties to bubble up. It felt as if a gateway to a wholly novel realm had swung wide in her consciousness, flooding her with boundless intrigue.

Precisely who was he?

And from whence came those superhuman feats he unveiled?

These eddying queries tormented her mind, leaving Pingjiang's premier captain utterly adrift. She lost all engagement with her surroundings, even dismissing the Phantom Spirits she long viewed as her fiercest foes.

Even post-shift, she sprawled solitary on her mattress, sleep evading her, writhing restlessly until daybreak...