I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1365: Ancient Forbidden Curse

A hollow, rhythmic booming resounded through the air, causing the countenances of the elderly men to shift violently as their eyes bulged in pure astonishment.

In a mere split second, they had been transported into the vast vacuum of outer space!

"Unbelievable!"

"How can such a thing happen?"

"We were standing firmly in the underground capital just a moment ago—by what sorcery are we now amidst the stars?"

"Something is deeply unsettled here! We continue to draw breath, and our voices carry perfectly. Were we truly in the vacuum of space, such things would be impossible!"

"Is this perhaps a grand hallucination?"

"Yet, the sensation is far too vivid; it lacks the fleeting touch of a dream!"

...

Thrown into the infinite expanse of the celestial sea and gazing upon the globe of the Blue Star, these seasoned elders, despite their wealth of experience, were rattled to their cores by the overwhelming vista and descended into frenzied disarray.

After trading bewildered glances and marveling in silence for a duration, they cast their anxious gazes toward Mo Sihan.

"Sister Han..."

"What is the meaning of this?!"

Though they had been warned to prepare their minds, these men remained simple beings of flesh and blood. It was understandable that they struggled to grasp such a reality.

Mo Sihan maintained a neutral mask; her clear eyes remained fixed upon the Blue Star.

"Indeed, we stand within the expanse of the stars, or what your society understands as outer space."

Her tranquil pronouncement sent shockwaves crashing through the minds of every man present.

They traded nervous looks, their eyes wide with disbelief, feeling more overwhelmed than they had only seconds prior.

The eldest among them went pale, his throat constricting as he struggled to speak. Being a man accustomed to authority, he possessed an iron will. He clenched his jaw, driving his fingernails sharply into his own thigh!

"Hiss..."

Whether from the stinging pain or the sudden collision with a terrifying truth, the old man gasped, inhaling a ragged breath of freezing air.

"Good heavens!"

"This is absolute reality!"

"We are not dreaming, nor are we trapped in a phantasm. We truly exist within the fringes of space!"

His wavering voice echoed, leaving the others stunned into further silence.

The atmosphere grew stifling, save for the sound of erratic, strained breathing.

Truly unfathomable...

Every detail they perceived defied the boundaries of their comprehension.

Even granting the legendary status of Sister Han, they could not fathom how she could effortlessly transport mortals to the heavens, essentially shattering the fundamental laws of existence.

This defies all known logic!

What degree of power possesses such reach?

Wave after wave of immense realization paralyzed them, dismantling their understanding of the world. They lingered in the starlight like stunned children, adrift and staring at the familiar yet distant Blue Star.

After an eternity of observation, their minds began to reluctantly process reality.

Yet, they noted a peculiarity: the Blue Star lacked the expected, tranquil azure glow. Instead, it was draped in an unsettling, crimson miasma...

Doubt and confusion forced them to speak.

"Is... is this truly our home, the Blue Star?"

"Why is there a blood-red haze surrounding it? It deviates completely from the world we know. How has this escaped all detection?"

"This shouldn't be possible! Satellites monitor every inch of orbit. If such a crimson shroud existed, it would have been flagged ages ago!"

"Indeed. Our lunar exploration technology is advanced; the state of our world is known in meticulous detail. There is no place for a red atmosphere like this!"

"What could explain this anomaly..."

...

Confronted by this bizarre sight, the men questioned their own senses. Their arguments ebbed and flowed, their collective knowledge failing them when faced with this evidence.

That was until Mo Sihan broke the silence.

"This is the very reason I urged you to brace yourselves."

"Perception is not always a reflection of the world's absolute truth. Science is, without doubt, a potent tool, but its growth remains terribly stunted. It is incapable of grasping this level of reality, and there are many hidden truths beyond your current reach."

"You are witnessing the Blue Star in its current, authentic state."

As her detached words settled, the murmurs of shock ceased instantly.

In the presence of such a mysterious and formidable being, the elders were left wordless, struck dumb by this revelation.

Mo Sihan continued to watch the Blue Star, tossing out an even more staggering truth with an offhand grace.

"The true Great Dao is boundless; its end is obscured from even the most ancient eyes. What you see now is merely the tip of the iceberg regarding the world's underlying mechanisms. Whether it concerns the prior revival of Qi or the inevitable shifts to come, they are simply part of the flow of time."

"The Xia Kingdom currently stands at the vanguard of the Qi revival. The sudden surge of demon hunters is merely the release of foundations painstakingly built over millennia. You hold the rare privilege of brushing against a higher dimension; do not cage yourselves within archaic, limiting perceptions."

"Of course, should science continue to evolve, it too represents a Great Dao—a remarkably formidable one at that."

...

The weight of her words, brief as they were, left the group in a state of dazed contemplation.

Suddenly, a flash of insight struck them—a memory of cryptic warnings from legends of old. Their thoughts raced as they grasped for the fundamental secrets of the universe.

Could it be that the culmination of science is, indeed, theology?

Do cultivators and immortals truly walk among us?

The men stood paralyzed, as if shaken awake by a thunderous tolling of a hidden bell.

Observing the deep perturbation of these mortals, Mo Sihan pivoted to face Wu Tao. Inclining her head, she engaged him through a silent divine soul transmission.

"The situation is as you see. They are aware of our objective and have deployed forbidden curses to tether the Blue Star, seeking to lock away the Heart of the World. This is the crux of our dilemma."

At her words, Wu Tao’s expression soured.

He squinted, celestial light dancing within his pupils!

Focusing once more on the red-shrouded Blue Star, its true, corrupted nature revealed itself to him.

He observed the planet, once pulsing with vibrant life, now ensnared by crimson, runic chains. Its heart, the source of its vitality, was being choked by an unseen restraint, forced to survive on mere remnants while it slowly withered.

Even the silhouette of the light source deep within the planet’s core stood rigid, trapped by the deepening stagnation of the world.

After mere moments of focused study, Wu Tao’s features turned somber.

Turning back to her, his voice was heavy with gravity.

"Big Sister Han."

"You are correct. The Blue Star is shackled, and the Heart of the World cannot act. To reclaim it, we must dismantle this ancient forbidden curse."

As he spoke further, a look of profound frustration surfaced in his eyes.

"However..."

"This forbidden curse is of an age and complexity beyond measure, and its scale is horrifying. Furthermore, the foundations of this world are too fragile to support my true strength. If I were to attempt to shatter it directly with my current capacity, it would be all but impossible. Only Master, or those select few, could ignore the constraints and act freely."

"But with everyone occupied by their own duties, calling for reinforcements is out of the question."

"What is our course of action?"

Reading the distress in the eyes of Wu Tao, Mo Sihan responded with a weary, melancholy smile.

"My knowledge is limited to this. Currently, I exist only as a divine soul. I possess the intent to shatter this forbidden curse, but not the physical manifestation of power required."

Upon hearing this admission, Wu Tao broke his trance and bowed low, his expression filled with profound regret.

"Please forgive me, Big Sister Han. My anxiety caused me to speak foolishly; pray, do not take it to heart."

They shared a moment of bitter reflection, a deep sense of loss coloring their gazes.

Looking at the current state of Sister Han, while she still radiated her innate, regal dominance, she was a ghost of her former, pinnacle self. A surge of mourning flooded Wu Tao's heart, choking off his words as he observed her.

He recalled the eras past...

Sister Han had reached the Ultimate Realm, rendering her virtually peerless across the myriad worlds. Defying a divine siege single-handedly had been well within her capabilities. Even after countless eons, the memory of that campaign alone would cause spirits and deities to cower.

That historic conflict had resulted in the collapse of the Great Dao and the shattering of entire star systems. While they emerged victorious by purging the roots of evil, the cost had been catastrophic. To see Sister Han reduced to this state was a truly tragic reality.

Wu Tao dared not utter another sound, his eyes burning with guilt.

Noticing his distress, Mo Sihan offered a faint, soothing smile, her demeanor embodying the calm forged over countless lifetimes, and resumed their discussion.

"Do not dwell on what has passed."

"Our priority is to conclude the mission in this realm with all haste."

"While this ancient forbidden curse appears complex, it is not an immovable mountain. They relied on deceitful methods in the past, yet they struggle as we do now. They do not possess the power to monitor every corner of the myriad worlds, and it is impossible for them to maintain a vast presence to operate the forbidden curse directly on the Blue Planet."

"If my calculations hold true, their strength is severely compromised, forcing them to lurk in the shadows. Herein lies our opening."

"By rooting out these shadow-dwellers from the Blue Planet and eliminating them systematically, the forbidden curse will be deprived of its power source. It will inevitably begin to falter and crack, allowing us to break it with ease."

Hearing this, Wu Tao felt his spirit stir.

Still, considering the mounting pressure, an edge of nervousness remained.

"Big Sister Han, since their influence is thin, could we not combine our strength to force the forbidden curse to break? Time is vanishing, and securing the Heart of the World is vital for the greater strategy!"

Mo Sihan shook her head, letting out a soft laugh.

"It is far from simple."

"Despite their weakened state, the forbidden curse is deeply entwined with the core of the Blue Planet and the Heart of the World itself. Unless one wields the raw, absolute authority of our Master, total eradication is impossible. One wrong move, and we risk mutual destruction for all!"

"Breaking this with brute force is folly. Patience and steady unravelling are our only safe paths."

Wu Tao, frustrated, stifled a curse.

"Damnable..."

"These wretches remain as deceitful as ever. When they cannot win openly, they retreat into these vile, hidden machinations. It seems we must hunt down every soul involved in maintaining the curse. The mere thought stirs my rage—if I ever encounter these bastards, I will ensure not a trace of their lineage remains until the eighteenth generation!"

Despite his outburst, Wu Tao’s expression managed to cool.

After fighting for endless eons, he was well-acquainted with the cruel, cunning nature of their foes. As the final moments approached, their need for caution grew paramount; no error could be tolerated.

Inhaling deeply, he summarized the intelligence he had gathered.

"Sister Han, have you discovered any clues as to their locations?"

"The moment I arrived, I felt the sensation of being tracked. After exhaustive searching, I identified a monstrous entity hiding in the depths of the sea. I crushed it with minimal effort, but before I could probe its mind, a bolt of lightning from the heavens silenced it instantly. Doesn't that strike you as highly suspicious?"

"I suspect that creature was tethered to those controlling the curse here. Otherwise, I cannot explain how such a thing could have fixated on me so rapidly upon arrival."

Mo Sihan nodded gravely, signaling her agreement.

"You bring up a valid point."

"I have noted the presence of similarly bizarre creatures across the planet. They are almost certainly linked to the masterminds and were likely born from their influence. Your encounter was likely a probing maneuver; when you made short work of it, the power level you displayed caused them to panic, forcing them to destroy their own witness."

"Having laid low for these past few days, I fear these controllers have buried themselves even deeper. They bank on the hope that by stalling us and denying us the Heart of the World, they can claim a victory regardless of anything else."

Wu Tao’s face darkened in response to this. He loathed these cowardly maneuvers. Even without looking, he had already mentally logged their lineage for ultimate retribution!

"They can dream!"

"If I have to scour every inch of existence on this Blue Planet to catch these bizarre spawn and interrogate them, I will find those controllers!"

Mo Sihan nodded her approval.

"Yes, that represents our most viable path forward."

"While they created these myriad entities to distract us, they have unwittingly created a trail of karmic consequences. By following these threads, clues will inevitably follow."

Wu Tao nodded, the fires of combat burning in his eyes.

"There is no time to waste. I begin tonight!"

As his command faded.

Mo Sihan moved her hand with grace. The brilliant sea of stars evaporated, replaced instantly by the familiar, freezing mouth of the glacial valley. The helicopter stood waiting nearby, as if they had merely stepped away for a moment, having never left for the mysterious underground city at all.

Confronted by the biting wind and snow, the elderly men felt reality settle firmly back into place. Yet, their countenances remained etched with terror, forever changed by the awareness of things that dwarfed their existence.

The celestial journey had been truly shattering. The fragments of discourse they had overheard had completely eclipsed the understanding of human civilization. While they could not comprehend the depth of those words, the mere sound of them left their hearts pounding with existential fear. A door had been flung open, exposing a vista so profound it rendered them insignificant and profoundly frightened.

As they stole one last look toward the man and woman parting ways, their eyes were filled with the silent, trembling awe one might feel before the gods themselves.