I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 1360: There Are No Gods in the World

Upon spotting the unknown man eager to start a brawl, Wu Tao offered him only a subtle, aloof glance.

"Just leave."

"If you don't have any real business, stop bothering me."

He really had no intention of causing any disturbance.

Who would have thought that simply stepping out for a bite to eat would lead to encountering such a nuisance? It might be tolerable if the fellow possessed real strength, but he was merely an average resident of Blue Planet. Involving himself in such a minor clash was utterly pointless.

Should this small conflict escalate to involve the man's whole clan, the complications would drag on forever. At that stage, eradicating the problem completely would become unavoidable.

And dealing with the fallout from that would squander precious time entirely.

With grave duties weighing upon him, Wu Tao lacked the leisure to deal with such insignificant pests.

Xu Rong appeared utterly composed as well, displaying zero trace of undue concern.

She understood perfectly that given Wu Tao's prowess and position, he stood as an unbeatable force across the whole world. A spoiled rich kid like Zhou Pengfei couldn't even scratch him.

In the face of their quiet demeanor, Zhou Pengfei's anger surged even higher. He advanced a couple of paces and dropped his tone to deliver a warning.

"Kid, you sure love to act tough."

"Let me tell you the truth. Her status and mine are beyond your wildest imagination. I am absolutely not someone the likes of you can afford to provoke. If you dare to keep pestering her, you won't even know how you died!"

The instant those words escaped his lips, Xu Rong's heart plummeted.

How could this Zhou Pengfei leverage his role and power in the Demon Hunting Department to intimidate others? Even worse, he was targeting Mr. Wu with his threats. Wasn't this basically inviting doom by awakening a dormant beast?

Though she found this sleazy heir quite detestable, considering their shared workplace in the department, she quickly fixed him with an icy stare and attempted to step in.

"Zhou Pengfei!"

"You... stop spouting nonsense!"

"I advise you to leave right now. It's for your own good!"

Yet the second she uttered those words, Zhou Pengfei whipped his head toward her, his eyes popping wide!

He gawked at Xu Rong in utter astonishment for several moments before clenching his teeth and bursting into a bitter chuckle.

"Spouting nonsense?!"

"Fine, just fine!"

"Xu Rong, I truly never expected that you would actually yell at me, Zhou Pengfei, for a man like this! And to think you are considered an elite captain! You really don't know what's good for you! I've been completely blind all these years!"

With those words, the slick-haired youth launched his fist toward Wu Tao, his gaze ablaze with fury!

Noting his reddened, glaring eyes, Wu Tao sighed in resignation. Reluctantly, he formed a loose fist and swung back with effortless motion!

Whoosh!

With the wind whistling fiercely, the flushed, vein-popping figure streaked like a comet across the bright sky. In an instant, he disappeared entirely. Ages later, no sign of his return appeared, as though he had soared off into the cosmos...

Only then did Wu Tao pull back his right arm with regret, shaking his head in total exasperation.

Sigh, he had ignited a small conflict once more.

It was truly unavoidable. The foe had already revealed murderous intent, and Wu Tao could never permit such an individual to persist in the world. Even if it required some follow-up effort to handle the consequences, he needed to act decisively.

Time loss was inevitable now. How irritating.

The Buddha taught: While sweeping, spare the ants' lives; to protect the moth, shield the lamp with silk.

When dealing with feeble beings, violence should be avoided from the outset. But if a mosquito buzzes right at your face to drain your blood and end your life, then invoking the wrathful Buddha becomes necessary!

How powerless he felt.

Observing Wu Tao send the man rocketing into the heavens with a single punch, Xu Rong, though expecting it, remained stunned and wordless for a long while. Despite repeatedly seeing this enigmatic man's techniques, she still deemed them utterly incomprehensible.

Not until she noticed Wu Tao's nonchalant face, serene as when he unleashed a catastrophic tidal wave, did she begin to steady her racing heart. After all, this individual defied all normal measures. Dispatching Zhou Pengfei with one blow was scarcely noteworthy.

Although Zhou Pengfei belonged to the Demon Hunting Department, he was no virtuous soul. His family acted as leeches on Pingjiang City. If he perished, it was his fate. She had already tried to warn him; he bore full responsibility.

Should an inquiry arise later, against the immense stature of Mr. Wu, the demise of a trivial Zhou Pengfei meant nothing. By any rationale or principle, no repercussions would follow.

With this in mind, Xu Rong chose to drop the recent awkwardness. Instead, she voiced a lingering question from before.

"Mr. Wu."

"There's one thing I'm still very curious about. With your skills, Phantoms pose absolutely no threat to you. Why did you consecutively slaughter all the different Phantoms outside the city?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Tao grinned while strolling and answered offhandedly.

"Actually, there's no special reason."

"I'm just a person who hates trouble. To avoid any unexpected complications later on, I make it a habit to pull up the weed by its roots."

By now, concealing such a trivial matter served no purpose. Since she inquired, Wu Tao provided a straightforward account. In any case, addressing her inquisitiveness would make her more willing to assist him down the line if required.

As he explained, Wu Tao seamlessly included a plea.

"Captain Xu."

"If your headquarters has any news, you must notify me immediately. This matter is very important."

As anticipated.

Following Wu Tao's clarification, enlightenment lit up Xu Rong's features. She nodded, replying with far greater enthusiasm than earlier.

"Understood. If there's any news, I will inform you right away!"

After traversing the last segment of the avenue shaded by ginkgo trees, they bid farewell at the old neighborhood's gateway. With their pact sealed, both returned home contentedly.

However.

The instant Xu Rong arrived at her residence, an emergency call came from Li Weiwei!

"Sister Xu, something terrible has happened!"

Li Weiwei, that playful tech enthusiast, fixated on gadgets. Though she appeared reserved and indoorsy, she was vibrant and teasing in private. Xu Rong dismissed her alarm this time too.

While removing her trench coat, she held the phone to her ear and responded lightly.

"Alright, I got it. If there's nothing else..."

A devastating tsunami had recently subsided, and Wu Tao, the enigmatic powerhouse with unparalleled skills, dwelled in Pingjiang City itself. What catastrophe could possibly unfold now?

But prior to completing her thought, Li Weiwei's voice turned desperately urgent!

"Captain, I'm not joking!"

"Zhou Pengfei went missing today, and his father died at home! His body had over a dozen fatal wounds, and he died in a horrifying state!"

"This news has already spread among our colleagues. Even the Commander-in-Chief went to inspect the scene personally!"

As those statements landed, Xu Rong stood frozen in disbelief.

She had been aware of Zhou Pengfei's end from the start, so that didn't shock her. Yet she could never have foreseen the retired father suffering such a strange demise...

This was far too astonishing!

Remembering the recent words she heard, Xu Rong's complexion abruptly paled several degrees.

Over a dozen fatal wounds...

The gruesome manner of death mirrored precisely the Phantom remains she had encountered previously.

Suddenly.

The vision of Wu Tao's serene expression during his speech resurfaced in her thoughts.

"I'm just a person who hates trouble. To avoid any unexpected complications later on, I make it a habit to pull up the weed by its roots."

That off-the-cuff response from moments ago now echoed with terrifying chill. It silenced Xu Rong in fear, as a sharp chill raced up her back to crown her head!

The culprit was undoubtedly Mr. Wu!

Even with Li Weiwei's pleas echoing from the receiver, she couldn't focus. An overwhelming wave of astonishment and dread rapidly engulfed her soul.

She had encountered plenty of merciless and resolute individuals, but this rapid and total eradication of threats was unprecedented. Reflecting on Wu Tao's peaceful air, it resembled not the ruthlessness of a killer, but a inherent, cosmic apathy.

As though he were a god, overlooking the universe with supreme aloofness.

Though aware that Zhou Pengfei and his father embodied profound evil, and their passing would delight many, beholding such merciless elimination still profoundly disturbed her.

Somehow, Wu Tao seemed endlessly distant now. No earthly norms applied to this cryptic figure; he appeared to have surpassed the world's fundamental laws long ago.

Xu Rong's astonishment evolved into deep veneration. She remained seated blankly for an extended period, her mind wandering freely.

Only when a worried shout emanated from the phone did she snap back and answer.

"Captain?! Captain, are you alright?! Why aren't you saying anything? Don't scare me!"

"I'm fine. I understand."

Sensing her team member's worry, a flicker of warmth stirred in Xu Rong's chest. She gradually recovered her poise, emitting a wry laugh as she settled into a chair.

"Mr. Wu is not a bad person. Although his actions can be extreme and his methods are far beyond the ordinary, he is still a human being just like us. He is made of flesh and blood, he needs to eat and sleep, and most importantly, he has never done anything to harm innocent civilians."

"I've really been scared out of my wits by everything that's happened lately. How could there be gods in this world..."

Whispering to herself, Xu Rong grasped a cup of water and perched on the bed's side. Staring at the uncommon serenity of the evening sky, her stormy thoughts at last calmed.

Meanwhile.

Far off in the distant capital of Shengdu, a secret dossier passed through layer upon layer of authority before arriving at the Demon Hunting Bureau's core. This secretive entity abruptly filled with frantic activity, as cries of alarm and chaos resounded through the night without end!