I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1386: Reunion with Old Friends
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Everything went exactly as Long Tian had predicted. The plan proceeded smoothly. After witnessing his numerous miraculous methods and receiving several ancient human treasures, the crowd now trusted him completely.
In just a few breaths, endless voices of gratitude echoed around him.
"The Star Lord's kindness will forever be etched in our hearts!"
"Indeed, we are cultivators of Cloud Star to begin with. Serving Cloud Star is our bounden duty!"
"Having received such guidance from the Star Lord today, we shall pledge our lives to you from now on, taking the restoration of Cloud Star's glory as our own responsibility. Otherwise, we would be worse than pigs and dogs!"
Ancient Saint Luo Hongfei truly believed that Cloud Star was about to rise, his face full of longing. The others carefully put away their respective ancient treasures, their excitement overflowing in their expressions.
Everyone had obtained treasures as they wished and no longer had to look at the faces of Zui Wuya and his martial brothers. Moreover, these treasures were bestowed by the Star Lord himself, so they were bound to be far superior to those two ancient swords!
At the thought of this, the words of gratitude from everyone as they cupped their fists became even more agitated and cheerful.
Zui Wuya and his martial brother had also picked up two treasures for free, so they were naturally pleasantly surprised. Filled with endless admiration for the mysterious Star Lord, they bowed together and echoed the others.
"Lord Star Lord.""If there is any place you need us in the future, we will not hesitate to lay down our lives!"
Watching the group bow and express their loyalty, Yun Tian's eyes revealed a gratified look.
"Good, very good."
He had gone to great lengths just to wait for these words. He had finally won over the cultivators of Cloud Star. He had paid a heavy price just now, but fortunately, his efforts were not in vain!
Seeing that the second step of the plan was about to begin, Long Tian couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth upward, almost revealing the smugness in his heart.
Fortunately, his shrewdness ran deep, and he instantly dissolved it with a laugh, showing a look full of expectation. As if looking at a group of juniors from his own clan, his eyes were full of hope.
"Hehe..."
"I am very gratified that you all have such passionate hearts."
"Right now, our Cloud Star has a hundred things waiting to be rebuilt, and it is exactly the time when people are needed. You may spread the news in all directions, recruit people with lofty ideals, jointly build the great cause of Cloud Star, and strive to reproduce its glory as soon as possible."
"In the future, when our Cloud Star once again looks down upon the galaxy, you will be the ones with the greatest merit."
The empty promises were painted so realistically that even Luo Hongfei's eyes gleamed as he listened.
However, Ancient Saint Luo Hongfei was no ordinary person after all. He quickly recovered from the imagination of a beautiful future and realized something slightly fishy.
After pondering again and again, he cautiously bowed and asked for advice.
"The Star Lord is wise."
"It is just that our Cloud Star has been desolate for a long time. Today's peak combat power is far inferior to the young talents of other stars who have visited recently. The resources of the immortal domains and holy lands are also limited. Relying solely on the hot blood of many fellow Daoists, it is truly impossible to catch up with other planets. Even if we summon all our old friends here, I am afraid it will be a drop in the bucket."
Once these words were spoken, everyone quietly looked at each other, and a look of doubt surfaced in their eyes.
Even if they were unwilling to admit it, it was indeed the truth.
Ever since the Return to Antiquity Corridor was connected, many extraterrestrial visitors had arrived at Cloud Star. The cultivation and bearing they displayed were simply incomparable to theirs. Occasionally hearing about the foundations of the various stars made them feel even more ashamed of their inferiority.
Even if they learned from the Star Lord's narration that Cloud Star was once incomparably glorious, the huge gap in reality still made everyone feel powerless. Wanting to catch up with their own strength was no different from a fool's dream.
In just a few breaths, the morale of the crowd visibly dropped significantly.
Quietly watching this change, Long Tian remained calm, the confident gleam in his eyes not diminishing in the slightest.
His plans never had any flaws, and his control over the human heart had reached the point of perfection. Since he could use a considerable price to bewitch the crowd, he naturally had foreseen everything and had corresponding countermeasures.
As a top genius of the Demon Race, Long Tian never engaged in unprepared gambles!
With a soft chuckle, he continued his bewitching words.
"The fact that you can recognize the current situation without being arrogant or rash is truly commendable. Even if your cultivation is currently low, you will definitely be able to achieve the Great Dao in the future."
"For our Cloud Star to have fallen to this point and still have a group of juniors like you, it is truly a great fortune."
With just a few words, he completely lacked the airs of a Star Lord. Instead, he was full of peace and affection like an elder, praising the crowd so much that they felt overwhelmed by the favor. When they looked up, their eyes were filled with deep reverence.
Such bearing was truly worthy of being the Star Lord.
By opening his mouth, he boosted morale and won the goodwill of the crowd. Imperceptibly, Long Tian had taken control of the atmosphere, drawing everyone's attention.
When he spoke again, it was an epic-level operation of making empty promises!
"Your worries are not without reason, and I strongly agree."
"If today's Cloud Star wants to return to its peak, it is absolutely impossible to achieve relying solely on the current manpower and resources! I had long thought of this point and already have a countermeasure in mind."
"In the future, while you spread the news and recruit talents, you must also preside over the construction of temples in the major immortal domains in my name. Let the name of my Long Tian echo throughout Cloud Star, gathering the power of faith of the entire Cloud Star. As long as enough power of faith is collected, I have the confidence to break through to the supreme realm once again."
"At that time, there will be absolutely no opponent for me in the entire galaxy. Cloud Star can naturally return to its peak, and you can also exist eternally with me, remembered and enshrined by all future generations in the name of Cloud Star's meritorious subjects!"
The loud voice resonated, leaving the group of people so shocked that their eyes widened!
So the Star Lord already had a countermeasure...
Breaking through to the supreme realm, invincible in the entire galaxy.
What a domineering decision this was!
Even they had the chance to leave their names for eternity?!
And the price for all this was merely spreading the news and building temples in passing?
Only a fool would refuse such a good thing!
Instantly.
Led by Luo Hongfei, everyone's faces flushed red as they listened. The effect was more remarkable than being injected with a bucket of chicken blood. They looked at each other excitedly, their eyes full of pleasant surprises!
Without almost any hesitation, they all cupped their fists and responded!
"We will strictly follow the Star Lord's orders!"
Seeing Long Tian nod with a smile, the crowd immediately set off and scattered. Empowered by their excited drive, they turned into streaks of light and returned to Cloud Star!
Looking from afar as the several streaks of light gradually disappeared from sight.
There was no one else left in the starry sky.
Long Tian finally revealed a gloomy smile, an unusual gleam flickering in his eyes.
"You all must do your utmost to spread my name throughout Cloud Star and condense the power of faith for my Demon Race. When my demonic arts achieve great success and my Demon Race gains enough power, I will personally send you on your way."
"Hahahaha..."
The sinister and cold laughter was like a completely different person from just now. Even the passing starlight was swallowed by the darkness. The surroundings emitted a bone-chilling aura, reaching the extreme of gloom and darkness.
The crowd who had returned to Cloud Star was completely unaware of all this.
Luo Hongfei and the others ran around in all directions, spreading the Star Lord's name for the great cause of Cloud Star.
At first, they were still questioned by people. But when they displayed the ancient human treasures they had obtained and recounted their various experiences, they quickly gained the approval of many fellow Daoists, and the progress became increasingly smooth.
In just a few days, temples in various places also began to be built one after another. The entire Cloud Star was brimming with an unprecedented vitality and hot-bloodedness.
The major immortal domains gradually began to circulate the name of Lord Star Lord Long Tian.
This fervor spread more and more fiercely without the slightest pause. Like wildly and recklessly growing vines, the number of temples and believers increased at a terrifying speed.
Soon, the news would even spread down to the Nine Realms.
The Yue Realm, one of the Nine Realms.
Outside the bustling capital city, shadows of people were everywhere. Those chatting and laughing as they went in and out could be seen all around, but Yi Feng alone wore a look of indifference, appearing somewhat out of place by the lively city gates.
Looking back at the surrounding clamor, Yi Feng only felt that the joys and sorrows of humanity were not connected.
He did not know why everyone seemed so pumped up, nor was he in the mood to pay attention to any gossip. Having searched for several days straight, asking around from the Immortal Realm all the way to the Nine Realms, he still had not found a single trace of the so-called Star Lord. He was too lazy to put in any more effort.
Anyway, those extraterrestrial black shadows had all been wiped out, and he had tried his best. If he really could not find the Star Lord, the matter of passing on the message would just have to be dropped.
Since it was rare for him to return to the Cloud Star, why not just go back to the Shadow Isle and retire?
He wondered how his relatives and old friends were doing, and whether those disappointing disciples of his had made any progress. Also, that bastard Lu Benwei, had he stolen money to go out and cause trouble?
He had taken all the money with him; that guy would not have sold off the things in the house, right?
As all sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind, Yi Feng felt increasingly tired of his current situation. At the same time, a strong sense of homesickness welled up from the bottom of his heart, and the pace of his footsteps quickened considerably.
Just as he walked out of the city gate, a person walked towards him, blocking his path. The person stared blankly for a few breaths before suddenly cupping his fists in pleasant surprise and calling out!
Brother... Brother Yi?!
Caught off guard by the enthusiastic greeting, Yi Feng was a bit bewildered. He felt that the person looked somewhat familiar, but he just could not recall where they had met.
He carefully observed him for a few breaths.
It was not until he saw the wine gourd at the other party's waist and took a few more close looks at the old man that his eyes suddenly widened, and a pleasantly surprised smile appeared on his face.
Why are you here?
The newcomer was none other than Wei Donghai.
Back in the nameless little village, Yi Feng had even made dragon beard noodles with this old friend, and they had strolled through the Return to Antiquity Corridor together. He never expected to run into him by chance here in the Yue Realm today.
It truly was a small world.