I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1458: Pride of Heroes Emerge

More than a month elapsed in the blink of an eye.

Through fierce combat, cultivators on the Cloud Planet vigorously refined the bodies of the Black Demons, condensing spiritual energy. Many cultivators surmounted bottlenecks, and gradually, battle casualties diminished. A sense of hope began to emerge for many.

Other surviving planets also initiated their counterattacks one after another.

The inheritances of various planets had never ceased, and their present combat capabilities significantly surpassed that of the Cloud Planet. Having endured bloody battles, numerous exceptional talents surfaced, showcasing their brilliance in the grand war. There were also geniuses who experienced sudden epiphanies, ascending to supreme realms and carving their names across their respective planets.

The Origin Planet.

Ever since the sun vanished and the Black Demons initiated their invasion, major factions formed alliances to confront the enemy. Wind and Snow Island, established in ancient times to eradicate demons and safeguard the populace, naturally could not abdicate its responsibilities during this dire crisis.

Regrettably, in the face of the terrifying self-destruction of the Black Demons, Wind and Snow Island's foundations appeared somewhat frail. They incurred substantial losses in the initial engagement, and the Invincible Sword Venerable, Guo Jiannan, sustained severe injuries.

At this critical juncture, an outer disciple named Xu Qingyuan, who had been perceived as slow-witted his entire life, abruptly awakened to the Dao of fighting to the death. He shattered several bottlenecks consecutively and aided Guo Jiannan in repelling the Black Demons.

Subsequently, as he perpetually engaged in harrowing battles, Xu Qingyuan's cultivation advanced at an astonishing pace. He grasped his own divine abilities, attained the Great Dao, and emerged as the preeminent figure among the younger generation on the Origin Planet.

During the planet's perilous struggle for survival, a true hero emerged, bathed in blood to alter the course of events. Xu Qingyuan, who had been unremarkable for much of his life, experienced a sudden enlightenment at the pivotal moment. This awakening was perhaps fueled by the profound righteousness within his heart, or possibly, he was a destined late bloomer with an immeasurable future.

This extraordinary development evoked deep sighs of emotion from many. The morale for the ongoing bloody battles on the Origin Planet surged due to his actions, inspiring countless cultivators and becoming a legendary tale.

The Mist Planet.

Amidst the desperate times of the Black Demon invasion, this planet, lacking established leadership, teetered on the brink of annihilation. The Demon Lord and the Sea Lord were conspicuously absent, leaving the populace leaderless and falling back like a receding tide.

Precisely at the nadir of their crisis, the Sea Lord's son, Gui Wanhai, experienced an immense augmentation in his bloodline power. Whether through a fortuitous encounter or a divine blessing, his already exceptional bloodline grew increasingly formidable. His cultivation base surged dramatically, enabling him to narrowly defeat the Black Demons. Concurrently, he discovered that the remains of the Black Demons could be transmuted into spiritual energy, thereby restoring and enhancing cultivation.

Thus, Gui Wanhai guided the ancestral subordinates of the Sea Tribe onto the path of bloody conflict and spiritual refinement. Members of the Sea Tribe successively surmounted their cultivation bottlenecks, and Gui Wanhai's renown skyrocketed, earning him veneration as the current Sea Lord among his people.

As the very existence of all life hung in the balance, the diverse races set aside their ancient animosities, forged alliances, and joined the brutal confrontations. Under Gui Wanhai's leadership, the races united to combat the Black Demons, ultimately managing to stabilize the precarious situation and kindling a beacon of hope across the entire Mist Planet.

Similar unyielding, bloody conflicts unfolded across other planets.

Prodigious talents gained fame in singular, decisive battles, and young maidens from venerable ancient clans made sudden appearances, wielding supreme divine abilities that astonished the wicked. The imposing presence of various mighty figures was fully revealed, and a continuous stream of emerging younger generations captivated all.

With such an abundance of geniuses appearing simultaneously, a chaotic era was poised to commence!

...

The entirety of the world was plunged into a state of near pandemonium, with scenes of brutal conflict observable in every direction. Just as the various planets became shrouded in an unending darkness, at the remote periphery of the universe, a diminutive star, akin to a pearl adrift in the cosmic ocean, remained utterly serene, preserving a tranquility reminiscent of a worldly paradise.

The gates of the Linglong Pavilion remained steadfastly closed. Diverse celestial maidens awaited with quiet devotion within, upholding their solemn duties day after day, year after year, attending to the supreme entity residing in the highest-tier private chamber.

As the door creaked open.

A maidservant, with her jade basin full of the immortal nectar and jade dew used for washing, quietly withdrew from the room. She gently shut the elaborately carved ebony door, her movements so soft that the slightest disturbance was avoided.

Observing this, the manager seated in a wheelchair nearby turned his head and inquired via voice transmission.

"Over these past few years, has His Excellency awakened? Have there been any unusual occurrences?"

"And is everything still proceeding normally with Linglong Pavilion's resource deployment?"

Following these rapid-fire questions, the shopkeeper positioned behind him promptly cupped his fists and responded through voice transmission.

"Reporting to the manager."

"For the duration of these past few years, His Excellency has not once awakened. He appears to be deeply ensnared within the Divine Origin Dreamscape. According to the reports from the attending maids, aside from smiling thirty-two times and occasionally displaying a flicker of anger across his brows over the last year, there have been no other deviations."

"Regarding the resource allocation from our headquarters, all is in order. Even though the other Excellency has also entered the Divine Origin Dreamscape at the branch, the assets within our treasury remain ample to cover our expenditures."

Upon hearing this, the manager offered a slight nod.

As was his custom, he lit a Huazi cigarette, inhaled deeply, and slowly exhaled a plume of smoke. A look of relief and relaxation settled upon his features. Simultaneously, not forgetting the shopkeeper behind him, he casually tossed him a cigarette, much to the shopkeeper's immense delight.

Just as the two men were enjoying a moment of pleasantry.

Suddenly.

A beam of light erupted from Yi Feng's storage ring. It pierced through the carved ebony door, streaked out of the opulent private room, and coalesced into human form, standing right before the two men.

The individual who materialized possessed a profound aura. While the middle-aged man's appearance was rather ordinary, his downcast eyes, indifferent expression, and the two strands of gray hair that gracefully cascaded from his temples like dragon whiskers imbued him with an aura of elegance and nobility. A single glance was sufficient to convey an impression of unfathomable depth.

Recognizing the newcomer, the manager's eyes widened in astonishment, and the Huazi cigarette in his hand tumbled to the floor.

He swiftly bowed his head, cupped his fists, his eyes brimming with reverence!

"Your Excellency, it has been a considerable time!"

"I scarcely imagined you would emerge as well!"

The shopkeeper behind him appeared even more dismayed, bowing and clasping his fists, too terrified to utter a word!

Witnessing the shock etched on the faces of both men, the middle-aged figure's expression remained utterly composed. He seemed long accustomed to such reactions and merely offered a faint nod in acknowledgment.

"Mhm."

"Master's condition is showing gradual improvement. I have found myself with little to do recently, so I decided to venture out for a stroll."

These words sparked an excited gleam in the manager's eyes, and he let out a silent sigh of relief. With impressive tact, he presented a lit Huazi and then retrieved an entire pack of premium Huazi from his sleeve, offering it with both hands.

The middle-aged man took a leisurely drag, tucked away the pack of premium Huazi, and casually remarked.

"Attend to Master diligently."

The instant his words finished, the man dematerialized, leaving no trace. Neither the manager nor the shopkeeper could detect his departure, yet their faces lit up with excitement, their eyes shining with an indescribable flicker of hope.

Merely a few breaths later.

On an alien planet situated countless light-years away, the middle-aged man reappeared.

He strolled leisurely along the coastline, his hands clasped behind his back. His gait was measured, his expression placid, and his gaze slightly downward. His demeanor exuded an air of extreme refinement, radiating a composure that seemed to transcend his apparent age.

After walking for a considerable distance, he finally halted at the water's edge.

Gazing at the figure sprawled on the sandy shore at his feet, he spoke with tranquility.

"The opportune moment has arrived."

"It appears some promising talents have surfaced among the younger generation. They are marginally worthy of nurturing."

Hearing the voice, the reclining figure's eyes fluttered open. His face bore a somewhat grotesque appearance, pockmarked and scarred as if ravaged by battle. Apart from a pair of large, luminous eyes, there was little conventionally appealing about his broad, round face.

He lifted his gaze to scrutinize the middle-aged man, a subtle hint of exasperation coloring his features.

"Ah..."

"You certainly have a knack for picking the right moment. I had just managed to eat until I was half-satisfied. Couldn't I at least take a brief nap to aid digestion first?"

At these words, the middle-aged man's dragon-whisker sideburns swayed gently in the breeze, and he rolled his eyes ever so slightly.

"You, Big Mouth Monster, when have you ever truly been full?"