Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3961: The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor
Previously on Chaotic Sword God...
Within the spatial tunnel, a brief silence enveloped the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor. Clearly, he hadn't anticipated the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's readiness to ignite a war just because his daughter faced some harassment.
This revelation sharpened the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's grasp on how deeply the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor cherished his daughter.
“Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, this young man has slain four esteemed elders from our Immortal Feather sect. When we moved to seize him, Xing Caijian intervened and blocked our path. How will you address this, Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor?” the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt demanded with gravity.
“His boldness knows no bounds, slaughtering four key elders of our Immortal Feather sect. If your Heavenly Star Palace fails to offer a resolution that satisfies us, conflict between our forces seems inevitable.” The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's commanding voice echoed through the spatial tunnel, brimming with unyielding resolve.
Hearing this, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's brows knitted together. Losing four great elders to the Immortal Feather sect was no trivial loss.
He shifted his gaze to Xing Caijian, and the sharp edge in his tone softened completely, giving way to warmth and profound affection. “Explain to your father why you're shielding this individual so fiercely. This isn't like you at all. Your behavior today has me wondering if something's overtaken you. Why the sudden fascination with a man, to the point of staking your life for his safety?”
“Still, what you're doing reminds me a lot of my own past actions.” A fond recollection surfaced in the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's mind, and he spoke with evident emotion, “When I first encountered your mother, I acted much the same. Despite all the opposition, I went to any lengths to safeguard her.”
But as those words hung in the air, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor sensed something off. He fixed Xing Caijian with a curious stare and uttered in astonishment, “D-don't say you've fallen for this young man?”
Once that idea took root in the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's thoughts, it gained traction with every passing moment. He glanced instinctively at Jian Chen and remarked, “Young man, you're quite lucky to possess such a remarkable disguise. This mask must come from a peak master of the Illusion Daemon race. Disguised by it, only a rare few throughout the Immortals’ World could pierce through the illusion. And with your handsome features, you might just be a match for my daughter.”
“However, what irks me is how much trouble you've stirred up for the Heavenly Star Palace.”
Xing Caijian stood frozen, her eyes locked on the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. Utter bewilderment and incredulity twisted her expression. She could scarcely believe her father would entertain such an absurd notion.
In truth, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor couldn't be blamed for that assumption. He knew his daughter inside out. For years, Xing Caijian had shown no regard for any man, yet here she was, prioritizing a stranger to such a degree that she'd endanger herself for him. Beyond budding affection, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor couldn't fathom another explanation.
“Dad, what nonsense is this? Yang Yutian is just someone I know. It's not at all what you're imagining.” Xing Caijian snapped back to reality and responded with clear frustration.
“Hehe, getting worked up over that? It only confirms my suspicion.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor acted as if he'd unraveled the truth completely.
“Fine, I'm done trying to clarify this for you. Senior Heavenly Star understands the situation. Go ask him.” Xing Caijian huffed softly.
With a powerful sweep, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor tore through the fabric of space, thrusting his hand into the rift as though distance meant nothing. He seized the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, locked in combat with the Feather Plume Fan deep within the crack, and yanked it back with overwhelming strength.
Moments later, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star reappeared, floating steadily in front of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor.
Simultaneously, the Feather Plume Fan emerged from the spatial crack too, emanating the aura of a sovereign god artifact while it lingered above the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's head.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor paid no mind to the Immortal Feather sect's Feather Plume Fan. Instead, he focused on the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, already engaging in silent conversation with its artifact spirit.
Yet soon after, a faint tremor ran through the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. Subtle as it was, for a powerhouse of his stature, it revealed profound astonishment.
Meanwhile, the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's expression grew grave. The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor now knew of the sovereign god artifact's presence. Should the Heavenly Star Palace join the fray over it, complications would mount. The scenario might even spiral beyond control into unforeseen territory.
The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt pondered deeply. He was convinced the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor grasped this reality as well.
Conversely, if the sovereign god artifact fell into the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's hands, the Immortal Feather sect's power would surge dramatically among the twelve courts of heaven.
Elsewhere, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor pivoted his head gradually, fixing Jian Chen with a stern gaze for the first time. His form, forged from boundless stars, shimmered with enveloping starlight that veiled his features, leaving his emotions hidden from view.
Jian Chen's pulse quickened. An unseen pressure settled over him, as if it sought to unravel his very essence.
This sensation last struck him during his direct encounter with the Heavenly Talisman Venerable at the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants.
Like the Heavenly Talisman Venerable, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor could pierce his facade at a glance. Though heavenly emperors struggled more to uncover his deepening secrets as his power grew, the Illusion Daemon race's mask proved futile against them.
Silence hung as the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor regarded Jian Chen wordlessly, taking no further steps. Only after some time did he avert his eyes, redirecting his focus to the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt. “You cannot take this person away!”
On this occasion, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor spoke with eerie composure, yet that very steadiness sent a chill through the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's core. The resolve echoed unmistakably in his words.
“Senior heavenly emperor, provided Yang Yutian surrenders the sovereign god artifact he carries, our grudge against him will dissolve completely,” the Wayless Immortal Exalt declared firmly.
“How shameless of your Immortal Feather sect. Hmph, after that sovereign god artifact? I'm doubtful your Immortal Feather sect has what it takes!” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor seized the hilt of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star. His aura exploded outward.
“Is your Heavenly Star Palace truly set on clashing with our Immortal Feather sect?” The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's voice resounded from the spatial tunnel, underscoring his firm stance.
“Then war it shall be! Do you think I'd back down?” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor ignited at the barest hint of challenge. As his aura intensified, the surrounding starlight surged skyward, weaving into a dazzling galaxy that barreled into the spatial tunnel with vivid splendor.
The spatial tunnel quaked fiercely, teetering on the edge of rupture under the colossal force. But the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's energy surged forth, stabilizing the faltering passage just in time.
Back at the Immortal Feather sect, the countenances of numerous disciples drained of color. The heavenly emperor's might descended amid chaos, its destructive force sufficient to shatter the resolve of those with frailer wills.
Faced with such overwhelming power, even certain Immortal Exalts couldn't escape a sense of utter triviality.
This embodied the essence of a heavenly emperor—the pinnacle force of a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. Its potency far outstripped that of ordinary Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts.