I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1259: What Backing Can Ants and Flies Have

The Northern Desolate Wastelands.

Activity swirled around the mining site.

As one group of cultivators departed, a fresh contingent from the Divine Path Sect arrived to take their place. While the leadership had shifted, the routine remained unchanged. The memory of Yi Feng's overwhelming power lingered in the air; his return was a constant possibility. The Black Dragon Divine Guards suppressed their fury, not daring to utter a word of protest, and focused entirely on their labor.

In this place, the mine owners were as transient as flowing water, but the miners were as enduring as iron!

The Divine Path Sect members watched with great satisfaction as the Black Dragon Divine Guards toiled. They maintained a strict watch over the perimeter while engaging in excited conversation.

"The Black Dragon Divine Guards are truly impressive. I have never seen mining move at such a pace!"

"It is the truth! The production of meteoric iron has surged lately, and its value is immense!"

"We owe the possession of this site entirely to Senior Yi Feng's intervention. A senior who acts with such righteousness must surely be an expert cultivator from the outside world."

"The Divine Path Sect shall never let the senior’s benevolence be forgotten!"

The leading elder felt deeply moved as he overheard these enthusiastic remarks.

However, his expression turned grave as he noted the total absence of Starfall Crystal Sand among the yields.

"We will naturally keep the senior’s kindness in our hearts!"

"Nevertheless... though the mineral output has been excellent for several days, not a single speck of Starfall Crystal Sand has appeared. It is quite bizarre. Given the exceptional quality of the minerals here, Starfall Crystal Sand should logically be present."

His quiet mutterings caught the attention of those nearby, and the old man standing beside him also looked troubled.

"Sigh..."

"Starfall Crystal Sand is a rarity beyond measure. Who can truly guarantee its presence in any mine? We can only pray that the heavens smile upon us and grant us even a single grain. If not, our Sect Master’s life is in terrible peril!"

As these words were spoken, the figures watching the mine from a distance grew visibly tense.

They looked at one another for a long time, their faces masked by a thick layer of anxiety.

Perhaps their silent pleas reached the heavens.

A short time later.

A frantic, jubilant cry suddenly rose from the base of the mountain!

"Holy crap!"

"Starfall Crystal Sand! The Starfall Crystal Sand has been found!"

The shout pulled everyone’s focus instantly.

The elder led his group forward, moving with incredible speed toward the source.

A disciple of the Divine Path Sect stood there, cradling a tiny fragment of ore no larger than a pea. Embedded within it was a brilliant, radiant gem that sparkled with the intensity of a star!

Whoosh!

The crowd swarmed the spot, their eyes wide with disbelief and longing!

"Hiss! So this is the fabled Starfall Crystal Sand!"

"A peerless treasure! Truly a peerless treasure!"

"To behold such a wonder with my own eyes makes this life worth living!"

Factions were forgotten in that moment; both the Black Dragon Divine Guards and the Divine Path Sect members cried out in amazement. The elder reached out and took the crystal, his hands shaking as he handled it with extreme caution.

After observing it for a moment, the old man's eyes began to well with tears!

"The heavens protect the Divine Path Sect! The heavens protect the Divine Path Sect!"

"It is only because Senior Yi Feng righteously surrendered this mine to us that we could find this Starfall Crystal Sand. The Sect Master can be saved! Our Divine Path Sect is destined for greatness!"

As he spoke those words.

Dozens of Divine Path Sect members were swept up in the fervor, clenching their fists and exchanging looks of pure joy.

The entire mining camp was consumed by a wave of celebration.

At that exact moment!

Sudden ripples disturbed the sky. A terrifying pressure descended like the bite of a freezing winter, causing everyone to freeze in place. The leading elder, struck by alarm, quickly hid the Starfall Crystal Sand away!

The crowd looked upward with apprehension.

Layers of ripples expanded in the air, and from within them, several figures began to manifest.

A group of old men emerged first.

These white-haired elders radiated unfathomable auras, draped in the dense power of the Great Dao. Individually, any one of them possessed the gravity of a legendary figure.

Yet, these powerful men respectfully stepped aside to form a path, acting like mere servants.

Following them.

A handsome young man stepped through the ripples. He had the air of a high-born noble, dressed in extravagant robes. With his hands joined behind his back, he looked down upon the scene, a natural aura of nobility projecting from him.

His star-bright eyes scanned the ground with indifference.

His thin lips moved slightly, and his voice was even colder than his gaze.

"Hand over the Starfall Crystal Sand."

Though he showed no emotion, his calm words carried a frigid, absolute authority, like an order that demanded immediate submission. His arrogant posture inspired instant resentment.

However.

The members of the Divine Path Sect were seasoned individuals and would not let youthful temper dictate their actions.

Despite the newcomer's insulting tone, they did not lash out in anger.

The leading elder was particularly cautious. Seeing the magnificent escort and the direct demand for the Starfall Crystal Sand, he immediately suspected they came from a powerful background.

After a brief moment of thought, he stepped forward, looked up, and offered a respectful salute.

"Greetings, esteemed sir..."

"We belong to the Divine Path Sect. This Starfall Crystal Sand is vital for our Sect Master’s survival. We truly cannot give it up. We beg for your understanding..."

The elder’s conduct was flawless, showing the highest level of respect.

But before he could finish his plea, an old man hovering in the air let out a cold sneer.

"Hmph."

"For Young Master Liu to address you is already a great honor. Surrender the Starfall Crystal Sand immediately. This is not a matter for delays or excuses!"

The crowd was stunned by this, and sparks of fury began to ignite in their eyes!

Though they refrained from speaking, the faces of the Divine Path Sect members grew dark. Such blatant arrogance was hard to swallow, and many were already tightening their fists in secret.

To steal a possession and call it an honor?

This was nothing short of bullying!

The elder’s face clouded over, yet he feared the consequences of an insult.

Having navigated the Divine Lands for years and built the Divine Path Sect with his allies, he knew the world was full of hidden dangers. A single mistake could be fatal. Anyone who appeared like this could be an entity far beyond their power to resist!

After considering his options, he continued to salute, trying to probe further.

"This..."

"The Starfall Crystal Sand is of the highest importance. If I simply give it away, I cannot face my fellow disciples. May I ask, esteemed sir, who you might be..."

The young noble gave no answer, though the look of superiority on his face shifted into a slight smile.

Behind him.

One of the old men looked down, his eyes filled with obvious contempt.

"Justify yourself?"

"If you value your life, give up the Starfall Crystal Sand this instant, unless you wish to bring ruin upon your entire sect! Let me tell you: our young master comes from the Divine Fall Palace. His father is Elder Liu of the Divine Fall Palace!"

Divine Fall Palace?!

That legendary name struck them like a thunderbolt, leaving everyone with shaking knees!

It was the most powerful sect within the Divine Fall Lands!

From such a massive power, any figure who appeared was enough to make the entire region tremble. The Palace Master of the Divine Fall Palace was the current Star Lord, the sovereign of all cultivators on Lan Star!

Even if this man was only the son of an elder, he was still a god-like figure to ordinary people.

Terror gripped the crowd, their faces turning pale as they immediately dropped to their knees!

The Divine Path Sect elder held the ore high with both hands, losing all will to resist. Thinking of his dying Sect Master, he gritted his teeth and made a desperate, trembling request.

"Young Master, please have mercy. This is the raw ore that holds the Starfall Crystal Sand!"

"We will naturally offer it to you!"

"However, our Sect Master is at death's door. This old man dares to beg—could you perhaps leave the ore matrix for us? We wish to take it back, refine a formation, and utilize the Heavenly Star Divine Qi to save our Sect Master..."

The young noble’s lips curled at the sight of such humble reverence; he clearly relished being worshipped.

But when he heard the final request, a freezing light entered his eyes.

"This young master is only passing through. Speaking to you personally is your glory. Do not push your luck!"

With a casual flick of his finger, both the Starfall Crystal Sand and its ore flew into his grasp!

As the treasure was seized.

The old man behind him wore a sneer of disdain, waving his sleeve as he spoke!

"You ants really don't know your place!"

"How could lowly creatures like you hope to possess such a divine treasure?!"

With that wave of his sleeve, a crushing Great Dao power flooded the area, covering everything. The Divine Path Sect disciples were scattered like leaves, and the Black Dragon miners screamed in pain. In a heartbeat, nearly half the people there were left dead or crippled!

The Sect Master’s life was fading, and now his followers were being humiliated and butchered!

Under the weight of this cruelty, someone finally broke. In a voice full of despair, they shouted to the Elder.

"Elder! Elder!"

"If the Sect Master dies, we wandering cultivators will have no home! You can't hold back! Quickly, send a message to Senior Yi!"

The Elder was jolted by the cry.

"Senior Yi...?"

Thinking of that mysterious and powerful figure, a tiny spark of hope flared in his chest.

If Senior Yi arrived, perhaps there was a chance for mercy?

The crisis was at its peak.

The lead Elder didn't hesitate any longer. Gritting his teeth, he sent the message immediately.

Naturally, the figures in the sky saw everything clearly.

Several of the old men moved to stop him, but the young master halted them with a simple look.

"Let them."

A faint smile touched the young master’s lips, his eyes radiating a sense of absolute superiority.

"This is getting interesting."

"I wonder what kind of backing these ants could possibly have? This young master will wait and see."