I Am Unaware That I Am the Peerless Martial God Chapter 5

In just a single day, the Qingshan Patriarch successfully advanced from the Martial Spirit Realm to the Martial King Realm after departing the Martial Spirit World. This transition was akin to a carp leaping through the dragon gate, instantly elevating him to the ranks of the elite within the Southern Sand Cultivation World.

"Hahaha... Xuanwu, you were the one who forced this duel upon me. I can only imagine the look on your face if you knew I had already ascended to the Martial King realm!"

The Qingshan Patriarch’s countenance beamed with a vibrant glow, completely replacing his former weary and defeated expression.

"Congratulations, Master, on your breakthrough to the Martial King realm."

Luo Lanxue knelt upon the ground with deep respect.

The Qingshan Patriarch moved like a blurred shadow, reaching out with both hands to assist Luo Lanxue to her feet. With a warm smile, he said, "Snow, rise quickly. I was wrong to blame you before. You, Luo Lanxue, have provided a massive service to our Qingshan Sect, and your name shall be immortalized in the annals of our history."

"Master praises me too much. This was merely my duty," Luo Lanxue replied.

"True. I was preoccupied with my breakthrough earlier and didn't have the chance to inquire—tell me more about that mortal... no, that senior. What is his true origin?" The Qingshan Patriarch asked Luo Lanxue with great interest, his hand gently stroking the martial arts manual.

"He appears quite young and handsome, possessing an aura that is truly extraordinary..." As Luo Lanxue visualized the figure in her mind, she went on, "I didn't realize it at the moment, but thinking back, every movement and gesture he made carried the weight of a legendary grandmaster..."

The Qingshan Patriarch narrowed his eyes, deeply considering her description. "Continue."

"He manages a modest martial arts school and sells a vast number of martial arts manuals..." Luo Lanxue added.

"A vast number of manuals?"

The Qingshan Patriarch gasped, his jaw dropping in shock.

Luo Lanxue gave a solemn nod.

"Snow, regardless of how youthful he seems, I suspect he is actually a supreme old monster based on what you've said," the Qingshan Patriarch stated seriously. "My initial deduction is that his Cultivation has reached the Martial Emperor realm!"

"Martial Emperor..."

Luo Lanxue was stunned to the core upon hearing this.

Even though she had entertained the thought herself, receiving confirmation from the Qingshan Patriarch left her soul trembling.

In the past, the founding father of the Qingshan Sect himself had only possessed the Cultivation of a Martial Emperor!

"However, this is merely my first guess. We must visit this senior in person to be certain," the Qingshan Patriarch said, lost in thought. "Therefore, Snow, you shall accompany me down the mountain to pay our respects to this senior."

Upon hearing those words, Luo Lanxue’s slender frame shook as she stammered, "Master, I... I..."

"What is the matter?" The Qingshan Patriarch’s brow furrowed.

"I am terrified that I have already caused offense to this senior!"

The dread in Luo Lanxue’s eyes finally surfaced, her face masking a look of profound regret and intense remorse.

Over the last few days, her heart had been a knotted mess of complicated emotions.

The weight of it was suffocating. Even though the Qingshan Patriarch's breakthrough had saved the Sect from its crisis, her heart felt like cold ashes whenever she recalled her disrespectful behavior at the stall.

Prompted by the Qingshan Patriarch, Luo Lanxue reluctantly described the events that had unfolded.

The Qingshan Patriarch’s face twisted as he heard the news.

"Master, I have failed you."

Seeing his reaction, Luo Lanxue kowtowed deeply, her eyes overflowing with tears. "At that time, I truly believed he was a mere mortal. I had no inkling he was such an unworldly, eminent figure!"

"Hmph!"

With a livid expression, the Qingshan Patriarch scolded her, "Even if he were just a commoner, you should never have offered a mere single gold coin!"

"But—but I only possessed one gold coin at the time!" Luo Lanxue pleaded desperately. "And I assumed one gold coin was surely enough for a single book. Furthermore, I was distracted by your upcoming duel with Patriarch Xuanwu, which led me to make such a grave error in judgment."

The Qingshan Patriarch fell into a heavy silence.

He had viewed this as a magnificent blessing for the Qingshan Sect, but this incident meant a single wrong move could now result in the Sect's total annihilation.

"It is a miracle you even made it back alive!" the Qingshan Patriarch sighed.

Luo Lanxue’s eyes were wet with tears, her heart filled with bitterness.

How could anyone disagree?

Looking back, she had walked right to the edge of the abyss and might have dragged the entire Qingshan Sect down with her.

"It was fortunate that my junior sister was present," Luo Lanxue said with gratitude. "Despite me only giving the senior one gold coin, he did not pursue the matter. He even remarked that the book was a gift for my junior sister. He likely showed mercy because he found her to be so charming!"

"So, when it comes to meeting the senior, perhaps it would be better if Master went alone," Luo Lanxue suggested dejectedly.

The Qingshan Patriarch thought for a moment before shaking his head firmly. "You cannot avoid this. You must go."

Luo Lanxue’s lips parted in surprise.

"But Master, if my presence incites the senior's wrath, it would be a catastrophe for the Qingshan Sect... I believe it is safer if I stay away!" she begged.

"Hmph, what do you understand?" the Qingshan Patriarch rebuked. "With that senior's level of insight, do you really think he won't know you are my disciple and a member of the Qingshan Sect, even if you hide?"

Luo Lanxue’s body trembled at his words.

"Since the senior did not strike you down then, it proves he does not dwell on such trivialities," the Qingshan Patriarch said, stroking his beard. "Given his high status, if you offer a proper apology alongside me, he won't lower himself to bicker with a junior."

"On the other hand, if we were to act like scheming clowns behind his back, that would be the very thing to truly anger him."

"Master’s wisdom is correct. I will accept whatever punishment the senior deems fit," Luo Lanxue said, nodding as she gritted her teeth.

Shortly after, the Qingshan Patriarch took hold of Luo Lanxue, and the two transformed into streaks of light, flying toward Pingjiang City.

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