I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1395: The Stratagem of Self-Injury

Upon recognizing Long Tian as the actual culprit's face, the Demon Venerable's eyes suddenly bulged wide open.

The vast grand hall immediately burst into a frenzy of noise!

"It really is Long Tian!?"

"Long Tian stands out as a top talent among our Demon Race's younger generation. How could he ever slaughter his fellow kin?"

"Yet the World-Obliterating Pearl reverses time and space. The projection shows nothing but truth. No doubt whatsoever—Long Tian massacred Origin Star!"

"Impossible, utterly impossible!"

"We all witnessed it ourselves. He slew numerous kin with his own hands. Only if the Long Tian shown was a fake could he dodge responsibility, no matter the excuses!"

"A fake...?"

Amidst the heated debates, shock and rage consumed the demons.

The enormous ox-headed demon brimmed with impatience. He clasped his hands in respect and bellowed his query.

"My Lord..."

"Is this truly Long Tian?"

Though restrained, his voice dripped with murderous intent. The hundreds of demon leaders lined on either side wore solemn faces as they awaited silently.

Regardless, the Demon Venerable kept his stare fixed.

For ages, he scrutinized the World-Obliterating Pearl's projection, doubt growing thicker in his crimson eyes. He eased into his seat, his face turning grave.

He shot a look at the ox demon below before rumbling deeply.

"It is indeed Long Tian."

Chaos erupted!

These words hit, and the hushed demons' eyes popped wide.

In the front, the hulking ox-headed demon shook with wrath. His balled fists trembled, propelling him forward to shout once more!

"My Lord!"

"Why did this Long Tian butcher my ox demon clan?"

"A direct bloodline of our kind committing treason like this demands he be locked in the Divine Tower's depths for endless torment. Otherwise, the people's fury won't subside!"

"This subordinate begs to lead the charge. I swear to drag this traitor back!"

His furious roar sparked many powerhouses to chime in, saluting as one!

"Grant the command, My Lord, to seize this villain!"

Suddenly, slaughterous aura surged through the hall. The savage, blood-loving demon race ignited fully from today's sight, unleashing unmatched rage.

Long Tian had basked in fame and envy-worthy resources, yet proved a betrayer. Such a turncoat no one could abide!

With that colossal killing intent brewing, Long Tian had clearly stirred universal wrath.

A hint of strain flickered in the throne's demon lord's gaze.

He mulled for several breaths.

This affair struck him as ever more peculiar. No angle made sense. Then, spotting jealousy flash in numerous leaders' eyes, enlightenment struck him like lightning.

Scanning the full assembly, he unleashed his suppressive might and boomed commandingly!

"Everyone, settle and hold steady."

"In my view, this affair hides far more than meets the eye!"

His profound tone boomed like thunderclaps through the hall.

Awe-inspiring force barreled across like a gale, quelling the demons' bloodlust entirely. Terrified leaders bowed low and fell back, restoring order from the turmoil.

Still.

The ox-headed behemoth clung to reluctance. Vitality churned wildly inside him, yet he endured the pressure and groveled.

"My Lord!"

"Pardon my boldness, but even with Long Tian's special status, slaughtering kin is undeniable. You mustn't shield him this way..."

Before finishing, the Demon Venerable's scarlet gaze pinned him.

At once!

Crushing oppression slammed down, forcing the ox clan chief to his knees, head unliftable!

One mere glance subdued the ox demon leader.

Such was the Demon Venerable's dread power!

Yet.

Merely awe from mighty cultivation couldn't sway the crowd on this issue. Though demons seethed silently, they suspected favoritism toward Long Tian. Prior awe in their eyes faded noticeably.

How keen was the Demon Venerable? A sidelong glance caught it all.

His gaze dropped to the hall's ox demon, and his cold, resonant voice rolled out.

"Niu Shadi, do you believe I shield Long Tian?"

This query jolted the hall into deeper bows, the ox giant mute.

The next beat.

A heavier tone rang, silencing all utterly!

"Foolish!"

"Long Tian is our race's prodigy, heir to the Black Flood Dragon bloodline. His forebears shed rivers of blood for us. I raised and instructed him personally from youth, entrusting him with reviving our kind. How could he turn traitor?"

"Are you challenging the Black Flood Dragon clan's fidelity, or my discernment?"

The rebuke shook demons, who hunched lower.

The barrage of queries stirred doubt in many leaders' gazes. As if roused, they grasped the oddity.

Even the raging ox chief, after kowtowing apologies, betrayed shock and uncertainty.

"This subordinate dares not..."

The hall grew eerily still. Bowed leaders on the sides stood mute, the central ox demon's head stayed glued to the floor.

In the hush, a massive puzzle gnawed at the demons.

Why would Long Tian do this?

In this tense air, none risked action. Only the High Priest, propped on his ebony staff with lofty rank, ventured a cautious bow and words.

"My Lord."

"This old man shares the belief that Long Tian would never betray us. Sadly, my insight falls short; I can't fathom the cause..."

The High Priest truly anchored the demon race. His savvy and poise shone. His speech aligned with the Demon Venerable, tactfully preserved dignity, and humbly offered an exit.

His utterance revealed a veteran's slick finesse. Listeners felt instantly eased.

Indeed.

The Demon Venerable nodded slowly, his voice softening.

"The High Priest understates himself."

"You surely grasp that only desperation would drive Long Tian this far. What near puny Origin Star could compel kin-slaying?"

"Utterly implausible!"

"To me, one truth fits: Long Tian chose this path! He aims to earn humans' full faith."

"A self-mutilation ploy."

This revelation stunned the High Priest; demons snapped alert, lifting gazes!

That was it?

The ox giant's burly frame quaked as he gaped upward in astonishment!

"A self-mutilation ploy?!"

"My Lord, you mean Long Tian sacrifices kin to win over human cultivators utterly, gathering human intel henceforth and clearing paths to claim the galaxy?"

The leader's eyes hooded, nodding as profundity gleamed.

"Precisely."

"Our losses weigh heavy, yet infiltrating human heights to seize the galaxy spares future blood. You know which matters more."

"For our demon race's grand revival, minor costs prove essential at times!"

The resounding depth stunned the assembly!

Playing a galactic board to infiltrate humanity, enduring kin-blood and ordeals—this demanded genius tactics, flawless deception, iron will.

Intellect and resolve faced brutal tests!

No ordinary soul could shoulder such a burden.

Long Tian, masterminding this, terrified as the Demon Race's top genius in eons. The Demon Venerable piercing it effortlessly proved deeper still.

Grasping the reality, every demon titan gaped in awe.

Excitement lit the High Priest's eyes; he bowed fervently!

"Your Lordship is wise!"

"Under Your Lordship's guide, heaven blesses us. With Long Tian's talent, restoration dawns soon!"

Other demons stirred, echoing bows in unison.

Deafening acclaim roared, reverence soaring beyond prior peaks.

Right then.

Amid earth-shaking obeisance, the ox giant awoke as from slumber, shame flooding him for past rashness and folly.

"Mercy, Your Lordship!"

"This subordinate's wits are dim! Now I see Young Master Long Tian weaves a cosmic gambit!"

"Young Master Long Tian endures peril constantly now. My rashness nearly wrecked the master plan, branding me eternal demon traitor. Shame consumes me!"

Bellows thundered as the ox kowtowed, quaking the floor till feet shivered. His raw regret moved many deeply.

With mere phrases, the Demon Venerable's stature swelled further.

In this adoration wave, he stayed vigilant. Nodding serenely with broad grace, he captured more demon loyalties.

"No concern."

"Your race-first heart shines clear as day. No fault in missing this self-mutilation ploy. Long Tian's craftiness impresses; this seat delights in his growth."

"Long Tian's ploy succeeds partly through your Bull Demon clan's offering and aid. The race remembers forever."

"Henceforth, Bull Demon clan gains one extra Black Spring baptism slot!"

"Emulate the Bull Demon clan, uphold duties, honor heaven's will. Soon, etch our glory across the cosmos, eternal lords of realms!"

After the elder demon's rousing address.

Demons surged with zeal, gazes blazing endless hope. The ox giant brimmed with thankful awe, spearheading proud bows!

"We heed Your Lordship utterly! Eternal rule over all realms for our race!"

Roars pierced the void's edges, demon blood aflame with fervor!