I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1343: Take Matters into Ones Own Hands

Intense talks echoed across Qinghe Town, where numerous individuals sensed the deep ease of dodging a disaster. Though nobody understood the reason behind Miss Chen's unexpected kindness, they all released a heavy sigh of relief.

They figured some big incident had likely happened in Ye City, prompting such a key person to depart in such a rush. In any case, it proved to be a great fortune for Qinghe Town.

Yet, unaware to them, far off by hundreds of miles, the Black Armored Army had galloped without pause, reaching Ye City in under half a day. Getting off their mounts before the City Lord's Manor and spotting the well-known entrance to her residence, Chen Yuxin also heaved a deep sigh of relief.

Her sensation of barely escaping death hit even harder than what the people of Qinghe Town felt!

It was only after getting back to Ye City that she truly felt alive once more, as though she had just pulled away from the brink of the underworld. Thinking back on what she saw in Qinghe Town, it remained downright horrifying. Those images lingered sharply in her thoughts, making her refuse to stay outside even a second longer.

Throwing her whip to a servant, Chen Yuxin quickly strode through the manor doors.

She had traversed this vast, multi-yard estate many times since she was young, but never in such frantic haste. On her path, the servants and maids called out greetings nonstop, yet she ignored them all.

When she entered the main hall, Chen Yuxin was soaked in perspiration.

Spotting her father in the chief seat, she at last eased up a bit and promptly bowed to pay respects.

From the primary position, Ye City's Chen Cangyun smoothed his beard with a grin. Noting the tiny drops of sweat on his daughter's brow, he gave a pleased nod.

"Excellent, truly excellent."

"You set out to Qinghe Town and came back prior to nightfall. That quick and firm resolve of yours echoes my style from back in my youth. As a girl, handling Ye City down the line won't pose any issue for you."

Gazing at his daughter's bold yet rushed look, Chen Cangyun brimmed with delight.

His reputation rang out through the whole area, and his sole life regret was lacking a son. Still, watching his daughter become more and more able lately—showing she matched or exceeded the heirs of other great families—had at last granted him real solace in his later years.

Venturing all the way to Qinghe Town for recruiting troops was no simple feat. It faced all sorts of hurdles and got caught up in local ties and allegiances. If a regular envoy went, gathering even a thousand troops would prove tough.

Not to mention succeeding and returning in under a day.

This fact alone showed his daughter carried the spirit of a ruler.

As he observed his daughter bow with respect, Chen Cangyun's gaze gleamed with boundless contentment. He leisurely lifted his teacup, a wave of profound ease flooding through him.

But.

Upon catching her father's uncommon commendation, Chen Yuxin dipped her head even deeper. Fear and unease showed in her eyes as she responded.

"Reporting to Father..."

"I couldn't fulfill the vital duty of enlisting soldiers. I seek your pardon, Father."

Failed?

At those words, Chen Cangyun froze. He placed his teacup down with bewilderment, a trace of letdown and irritation appearing in his gaze.

He examined her intently for a bit.

His daughter stayed bowed low, looking utterly on edge. She had never acted this way, and failing a task so soon had no prior example. All this suggested something gravely off.

Chen Cangyun held back from scolding her right away. He squinted his eyes and questioned,

"Precisely what went wrong?"

"A father knows his child best. You've never hesitated or come back empty-handed, and a simple enlistment shouldn't trouble you at all. How did this failure occur?"

"Did the humble folk of Qinghe Town catch wind of Ye City's coming conflict and choose to rise up in revolt?"

His booming, steady voice only drained more color from Chen Yuxin's face.

She could plainly detect the letdown in her father's words. She realized too that her shortcoming would badly affect the near war, and such a shameful error blocking their strategy ought never to have taken place...

Still, remembering what unfolded in Qinghe Town made all else seem minor!

She responded swiftly, her voice far more grave!

"Father!"

"This mission's failure stemmed not from Qinghe Town's meddling, but from running into an outsider!"

Chen Cangyun's eyes bulged in astonishment, and his tone turned notably icier.

"An outsider?"

"Just one person halted you cold?!"

Chen Yuxin steeled herself and answered, her words carrying immense reverence.

"Please pardon me, Father."

"That figure is far from commonplace. His presence alone left me frozen in place. Even recalling it now sends pure dread through my soul."

"I view myself as somewhat experienced, yet I've never faced such a fearsome presence. That overwhelming pressure robbed me of all will to fight back. Even your commanding presence, Father..."

Near the finish, Chen Yuxin halted. After a short pause, she clenched her jaw and finished her thought, disregarding any need to uphold her father's dignity.

"...pales utterly beside that individual's!"

"I believe he ranks as a Martial Emperor level being!"

Whoosh!

Chen Cangyun snapped his head up in alarm, his pupils shaking noticeably.

All at once.

He went utterly quiet, his mind roiling like stormy seas.

A Martial Emperor...

That stood as a mythic powerhouse! With a casual flick, they could split peaks and pulverize rocks. A Martial Emperor's fury could raze a thriving city, turning huge forces to ash!

Folks might not grasp it, but as a top Martial King, Chen Cangyun knew full well the dread of a Martial Emperor. He appeared just one step short, yet the divide loomed like sky versus soil.

To imagine such a colossal force in little Qinghe Town!

The news hit too hard. Even after a few moments of numb quiet, Chen Cangyun struggled to accept it. Fixing his stare on his daughter, he pressed again,

"Are you completely sure that one is a Martial Emperor?!"

Chen Yuxin answered fast, relaying every sight and word she experienced honestly.

"I tell only truth, Father!"

"Though unskilled, I've entered the Martial Spirit realm. But facing that one, his oppressive aura overpowered me entirely. I stood petrified, no more than a tiny insect..."

"Pardon my boldness, but that commanding force exceeds even yours. If not a fabled Martial Emperor, then I can't fathom another way to describe it!"

"This time's failure in recruiting was beyond my control to act. I plead for mercy, Father."

Her anxious request for pardon rang softly in the hall, thickening the air with tension and weight.

Yet, at her words, a fierce spark lit Chen Cangyun's eyes, and raw thrill slowly lit his features.

"A Martial Emperor..."

"If so, then he must be a Martial Emperor without doubt!"

"Who would've thought a supreme master hides in modest Qinghe Town! This marks a divine gift! Backing from such a titan renders your recruitment flop meaningless. Returning promptly to inform me counts as a huge success on its own!"

She had plainly botched the enlistment.

But in moments, it flipped to a grand achievement?

Catching this, Chen Yuxin lifted her gaze in shock, an odd gleam in her eyes.

She ranked as a sharp-minded lady.

After mere moments of thought, she caught the intent in her father's look and ventured in wonder,

"Father?"

"Do you mean to say we should seek this Martial Emperor's help in the fight?"

Chen Cangyun inclined his head deliberately. He rose, hands folded at his back, an overbearing vibe emanating from his expression.

"Precisely so."

"A Martial Emperor secluded in Qinghe Town spells vast luck for Ye City. If we can convince this supreme being to lend aid, triumph in the coming conflict becomes certain. Even claiming and dominating nearby cities would come with ease!"

"No time to waste. Get ready sumptuous presents at once. I will head to Qinghe Town myself to honor this supreme master!"

His bold words snapped Chen Yuxin alert. She marveled at her father's keen insight, though worry over her earlier conduct lingered. She swiftly described all she saw in Qinghe Town, dreading her past moves might ruin his effort.

As she narrated, the awe in her gaze deepened further.

Once she finished, Chen Cangyun assuredly stroked his beard and dismissed her concerns with a calm, commanding gesture.

"No worry needed."

"Since the master held no grudge, we can still make amends. Your father, at Martial King peak, carries weight. A personal call to show our honesty should sway him somewhat."

"And should he prove a true Martial Emperor titan, what's the loss in a parent and child calling to express regrets?"

These assurances let Chen Yuxin sigh in relief at last. With her father taking charge, securing the master's favor seemed sure. Visions of the huge boost to Ye City sparked fresh zeal in the young woman. She nodded eagerly and rushed to arrange the gifts herself.

The night deepened.

Still, the whole City Lord's Estate buzzed suddenly, alive with excitement and hope absent for ages.