I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1392: Not Playing by the Rules

Upon catching Yi Feng's inquiring gaze, Long Tian experienced surging pressure, yet he composed himself and uttered the speech he had rehearsed in advance.

"Your Excellency."

"Planet Yuan's situation is purely an internal issue within our star system, so it falls to me to handle. I appreciate Your Excellency's noble effort in bringing this intelligence, but since I haven't fully regained my peak condition, my focus must remain on Planet Yun's vital mission right now. Let's drop this topic."

His response was airtight.

He not only invoked his authority and obligations, implying no outsider could meddle, but also stressed the pressing priority once more. Both logically and sentimentally, he offered solid justifications for skipping the rescue of Planet Yuan.

On the surface, it sounded perfectly logical.

Wei Donghai, burdened by his weak cultivation and lowly rank, lost all nerve to interject.

Yi Feng appeared conflicted after hearing this.

Observing the Star Master's faintly fatigued look and reflecting on his words' implications for moments, Yi Feng found the dilemma challenging, so he rephrased his appeal to convince him.

"I get your challenges. Still, Planet Yuan faces real peril. If it's too much trouble, I'll join you for the rescue. Strength grows with numbers; together, we can surely protect Planet Yuan's inhabitants."

Wei Donghai gave a faint nod at these words.

After watching closely for so long, though unclear on their exact realms, he sensed Yi Feng's superiority. With Yi Feng stepping up nobly for aid, the odds of saving Planet Yuan soared. It seemed the optimal path.

Without doubt...

The Lord Star Master, free of rear-guard concerns now, ought to consent to the rescue, correct?

As the pair awaited in hush.

Long Tian displayed reluctance anew and kept dodging duty.

"This is rather tough to manage..."

"Though Your Excellency's company would help immensely, Planet Yun demands attention on countless fronts at this pivotal juncture. I must oversee everything and collect faith power. How could I abandon the star system's grand undertaking for some trivial, lowly beings?"

"If Your Excellency wants to save Planet Yuan, feel free to proceed alone."

Long Tian spread his hands with a strained grin.

His look conveyed inner turmoil, yet his speech chilled the air. Regardless of the angle, it came off as evasive buck-passing onto others.

As Star Master, he utterly ignored fellow planets' cultivators' fates, dismissing them casually, determined to stay sidelined.

This stemmed not from capability limits, but from his mindset.

Evidently, he never planned to intervene for Planet Yuan from the outset!

Wei Donghai froze in shock, barely recognizing this revered Lord Star Master. Without a word, his face mirrored profound letdown and despair.

Catching that faint shift in demeanor.

A sly glint, piercing all facades, flickered deep in Long Tian's eyes as his lips twitched upward.

His dispatch to Planet Yun relied not solely on deep cultivation; his mastery of human nature shone brilliantly too. In any scenario, his cunning assured reversal.

So what of facing a mysterious powerhouse?

A handful of phrases sufficed to deflect them!

Having voiced this much, no sensible soul could press further. Even harboring grudges, what recourse existed? He bore the Star Master title. Though cultivation might lag slightly, outsiders viewed him with Heavenly Dao's favor. Some deference was inevitable.

With the matter resolved.

His Star Master position stood firm as a mountain, free from Demon Race grand plan worries. Long Tian grinned at Yi Feng, victor's assurance gleaming.

"Hehe..."

"Your Excellency journeyed vast distances to share this news, your noble intent praiseworthy. Regrettably, duties weigh heavy upon me, so I seek your understanding. This debt, I'll remember for Planet Yuan's beings and repay someday."

First outlining hardships to evade blame, then forging bonds via fellowship, his tactful phrasing was flawless. Lastly, pledging a boon as realm's Star Master granted ample respect.

Such rhetoric sealed all protests.

He wielded mundane savvy and etiquette masterfully.

No one could counter.

Even this supreme cultivator ahead, what of it? Cultivators prized such graces most. At his stature, he'd grasp the rationale deeper. Dare he shatter all decorum?

Long Tian offered a cupped-fist salute, his smile broadening, dignity restored at last.

Yet after several breaths' pause.

Yi Feng stayed mute, motionless.

This eerie quiet left Long Tian and Wei Donghai gazing in stunned bewilderment.

Before Long Tian could resume his act.

Yi Feng unleashed a torrent of curses, utterly unrestrained!

"As overseer of a star system, you turn out to be such garbage?!"

"Planet Yuan teeters on the brink, but you balk at rescue, spouting excuses nonstop. Labeling them worthless too. You ignore Planet Yuan's billions utterly, yet presume to thank me in their name. Shameless to the core!"

"If not Star Master, snide comments might pass. But in the role without action, rejecting joint aid... With such mindset, how dare you claim Star Master title?"

"You shun this, ignore that. What sort of crap Star Master are you!"

"I'll ask once more. Will you go or not!?"

The verbal onslaught rang out, widening Wei Donghai's eyes in awe!

Though shocking and rude beyond expectation, in this instant, beyond the jolt, immense relief surged through him!

He nearly applauded and shouted approval!

Scolding well done!

Long Tian's eyes bulged wider, face etched in incredulity.

"This..."

By rights, he'd mastered the scene effortlessly; any should seize his exit gracefully. Why this expert so brash, cursing wildly without restraint?

How did this resemble a fearsome master? Pure hotheaded idiot!

This broke all conventions!

Abruptly.

Long Tian felt trapped in a bind, forced to tough it out.

"I won't go!"

A Demon Race elite, venturing to Planet Yuan meant kin-slaying? How to face Lord Totem later?

That peril dwarfed soul annihilation. No errors allowed!

Witnessing the Star Master's obstinacy.

Yi Feng's fury erupted; he swung a slap straight at his face!

"Smack!"

The sharp crack stunned him. Long Tian rocketed away like a cannonball into the sand sea, hurling up dust clouds!

"Boom!!!"

A thunderous blast shook the sand expanse!

Yi Feng's rage unquenched, he dashed forth, hauled Long Tian back, then unleashed a flurry of slaps, alternating sides with endless crisp snaps!

For ages.

The sand sea resounded with rapid-fire pops, akin to New Year fireworks!

Yanked out afresh, Long Tian's face ballooned piggishly. Gone was his refined poise; he looked frail and terrified, dread blooming in his gaze!

As Yi Feng's palm descended once more, panic surged; his bloated lips quivered in plea!

"Stop! Stop..."

"I'll head to Planet Yuan, I'll go, fine?!"

Yi Feng cast a wordless look, released him, and nodded.

"You could've agreed straight away, but no, you made me waste effort. Masochist much!"

Eying the pitiful, puffed-up mug, Yi Feng rolled his eyes.

"Now you're all banged up. Even heading there, full power's unlikely. Might even die. In this shape, can you truly rescue Planet Yuan?"

"Why not me instead?"

To his surprise, Long Tian waved frantically, suddenly meek as a lamb.

"No issue whatsoever!"

"These are mere scratches; a quick meditation restores me. Saving Planet Yuan is my bound duty!"

The attitude flip stunned Yi Feng speechless.

This fellow truly craves punishment...

Had I foreseen this, a initial beating would've sufficed!

A vaunted Star Master acting thus. Small wonder Planet Yun declined so. Inept leaders doom all.

Noting the foe now meditating for recovery and committed to Planet Yuan, Yi Feng's ire eased somewhat. He tossed a casual reply and stood aside.

"Fine then."

Silence blanketed the area anew.

Wei Donghai, spectator to the full clash, reeled from inner turmoil. As Yi Feng approached, his hands shook with thrill; he bowed deeply, eyes brimming with deeper awe!

"Se-Senior Yi!"