I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1265: A Blessing in Disguise

Damn it!

What a streak of incredibly foul luck!

Panic and a bitter sense of grievance washed over the Black Dragon Divine Guards, who were left trembling by the abrupt transmission.

Not once had they laid eyes on such a legendary figure, nor did they even know what Young Master Liu looked like. Despite this, the Fallen God Palace had thrust the burden of locating him onto their shoulders. It was a catastrophe descending from the heavens without warning!

Yao Qianji was particularly distressed, scrambling to his feet and bowing incessantly.

He clutched the communication jade slip as if he were holding the very souls of every member of the Black Dragon Divine Guards in his palm.

Nevertheless, the voice echoing from the jade slip only grew more frigid.

"You have one day at most. The Young Master’s location must be secured within twenty-four hours."

"This is a personal divine decree from Elder Liu himself. How dare you attempt to negotiate? Should you utter another disrespectful word, the Black Dragon Divine Guards shall be erased from the Divine Lands entirely!"

The icy threat drained every drop of color from their faces!

Yao Qianji paled with terror, having already cursed Young Master Liu a thousand times in the depths of his mind.

That son of a bitch!

What on earth is this Young Master Liu thinking!

Why would he abandon the luxury of the floating islands and the divine palaces to wander through the desolate outer regions? He is nothing but a walking disaster!

Despite his internal fury, Yao Qianji dared not allow a single trace of rebellion to show on his features.

After all, this command originated from a high Elder of the Fallen God Palace.

Before such a titan, their Black Dragon Divine Guards were mere ants. A single sentence from such a figure could annihilate a lifetime of progress and extinguish their lives in an instant!

Burning with desperation, Yao Qianji realized there was no room left for excuses.

In his panic, he hurriedly pleaded with a voice full of pathetic subservience.

"My lord, please be merciful and wise!"

"We have never been graced with Young Master Liu’s presence. Trying to find him like this is akin to searching for a needle in the vast ocean. We humbly beg for your kindness—please grant us a wisp of Young Master Liu’s aura…"

As he spoke, ripples disturbed the air within the grand hall. A phantom manifestation slowly took shape, prompting everyone present to throw themselves to the floor in worship.

The phantom figure pointed a single finger. A faint stream of light, as delicate as a willow leaf, drifted downward.

"This is the aura of the Young Master."

"Seven hours remain until tonight’s proceedings. Do not gamble with your own survival!"

With a final, freezing look, the phantom vanished into thin air.

Yao Qianji held that tiny wisp of light with both hands as if it weighed a mountain, bowing and offering salutations repeatedly!

Only after the presence had fully evaporated did the once-powerful leader stand up, his robes soaked in a cold sweat of pure dread.

He let out a thunderous roar that shook the room!

"Move! Quickly, fetch the sect’s supreme treasure, the Moonstar Instrument! If we delay even a second, we will all be buried alongside him!"

Following his explosive shout, the headquarters of the Black Dragon Divine Guards erupted into total chaos!

The guards scrambled in a frantic mess, their usual arrogance replaced by sheer terror. After a period of desperate exertion, they finally hauled in a massive, ancient treasure while gasping for breath.

The artifact looked like an alchemy furnace, featuring a mirror made of high-grade immortal jade set into its center.

Yao Qianji stepped forward carefully and placed the wisp of aura inside the device.

A fog of primordial energies began to churn and merge.

A vision manifested within the mirror: a rugged mountain range surrounded by shifting yellow sands. At the base of the peaks, numerous laborers were at work, a constant line of people moving ore in carts. Among the crowd, several figures were clearly wearing the distinctive armor of the Black Dragon Divine Guards.

Even through the thick dust, their identities were unmistakable.

Yao Qianji and his subordinates stared at the image, their eyes bulging as if they were looking at a ghost.

"This…"

"Isn't this the Northern Desert Barren Domain?"

"That looks like one of the mining sites belonging to our Black Dragon Divine Guards!"

"By the heavens! Young Master Liu actually went to our own sect’s mine?!"

The hall filled with a wave of stunned murmurs.

The initial shock and doubt lasted only a moment before being replaced by the frantic joy of those who had just escaped a death sentence. Faces lit up with urgent relief as everyone turned their gaze toward Yao Qianji!

"Since the Young Master is at our mine in the Northern Desert Barren Domain, we have found his trail regardless of why he is there. We can now provide an answer to the Fallen God Palace."

"Phew…"

"In the end, it was just a close call!"

"Sir, we must immediately contact Captain Hu, who is in charge of the mining site!"

Yao Qianji finally caught his breath and quickly produced a communication jade slip.

Just as the others noted, since it was their own territory, the situation should be easy to handle. No matter what the Young Master was doing there, they had to secure him first. To satisfy the Fallen God Palace, they were willing to pay any price!

Even the valuable production of Starfall Crystal Sand was nothing compared to their lives!

Yao Qianji was a decisive leader and made his choice in an instant.

However, after sending out multiple transmissions, no reply came from Captain Hu…

Yao Qianji’s expression instantly turned suspicious and troubled. A dark premonition rose in his gut. His heart, which had briefly calmed, was now lodged in his throat once more!

Before he could say a word, the others watched him with intense anxiety!

Seeing that his men were about to burst with questions, Yao Qianji slammed his hand onto the table and stood up, his face darkening with grim intent!

"Hu Tao is silent. Something has definitely gone wrong at the mine!"

The grand hall fell into a deathly silence at his words!

The few who had been celebrating moments ago were now paralyzed by the shadow of uncertainty. Realizing the life-or-death stakes, no one dared to speak out of turn.

Yao Qianji paced the floor for a few moments, no longer concerned with his incompetent subordinates!

After weighing his options, he had no choice but to use the jade slip to contact the powerful figure from the Fallen God Palace.

"My lord, we have successfully located traces of the Young Master!"

A voice of mild approval drifted from the jade slip.

"Oh?"

"It appears you have indeed been working hard. Where is the Young Master currently?"

Yao Qianji’s brow smoothed out slightly upon hearing that tone.

As he had calculated, providing a preliminary report showed their diligence. This would make the other party more inclined to be lenient. Such subtle political maneuvers were beyond the grasp of commoners.

Yao Qianji then provided a truthful account of the situation.

"Reporting to my lord."

"The final traces of Young Master Liu’s aura were found at a mining site within the Northern Desert Barren Domain. This location is under our control. We intended to go there immediately to welcome the Young Master, but for some unknown reason, all contact with the site has been cut off. It is quite suspicious…"

"I was just about to lead a group to investigate personally. What are your instructions, my lord?"

Following his respectful explanation, the voice from the jade slip grew noticeably warmer, sounding satisfied.

"Hmph, you have not let me down."

"Now that his location is known, bring him back with haste. Proceed as you planned. If you face any obstacles, simply use the name of my Fallen God Palace."

"I doubt anyone would be foolish enough to deny us face, wouldn't you agree?"

Hearing this, Yao Qianji broke into a flattered smile, bowing deeply as if he were standing before a golden opportunity granted by the heavens themselves!

"We shall follow your orders to the letter, my lord!"

When the light of the jade slip finally died out, everyone in the room looked on with profound respect!

"Sir, that was brilliant!"

"As expected of Sir Yao, to manage the Fallen God Palace so skillfully and turn this search into a way to gain the favor of such a titan!"

"Thanks to Sir’s masterful strategy, our Black Dragon Divine Guards have turned a disaster into a blessing!"

"Such talent is rare in the Divine Lands!"

"Sir Yao’s wisdom is world-shaking; we cannot hope to match you!"

A flicker of arrogance touched Yao Qianji’s eyes after the round of flattery. His status was well-earned; without his countless schemes, he would never have reached this height.

Determined to grab this chance, Yao Qianji carefully tucked away the precious wisp of aura.

He waved his hand to issue the final orders, his face glowing with a sense of triumph!

"Listen to my command!"

"Every member of the Black Dragon Divine Guard is to move out immediately to the Northern Desolate Wastes to receive Young Master Liu!"

The harsh order echoed through the halls.

A massive, formidable army surged into motion. With Yao Qianji at the front, they tore through the fabric of space and vanished. The Black Dragon Divine Guards were in high spirits, feeling as though they were already ascending to the highest peaks of power.

Every guard was filled with intense excitement, waiting impatiently to bring Young Master Liu back!