Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3970: The Heavenly Emperors’ Care

“There’s nothing embarrassing about respecting the Sacred Beast clan, but there’s no need to go as far as to fear them. As long as you don’t cross the Sacred Beast clan’s bottom line, they won’t mobilise their forces en masse. Because the Sacred Beast clan does not have a Grand Exalt right now, they don’t have the courage to act too recklessly in the Immortals’ World.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor shared another vital piece of intelligence, which lessened Jian Chen’s caution toward the Sacred Beast clan a touch.

Jian Chen couldn’t avoid thinking back to the tale he’d caught wind of years before, involving the fierce confrontation between the Sword Heart Ancestor of the Immortal Sect of Myriad Swords and Nanming Yuyan from the Sacred Beast clan.

It was likely due to his grasp of the Sacred Beast clan’s limits that the Sword Heart Ancestor dared to confront Nanming Yuyan head-on, even with full awareness of their power levels.

“Oh right, I heard you had two Immortal Exalts that follow you. Can I see them?” the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor mentioned in a composed tone.

Jian Chen had no intention of turning down such a minor favor from the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. Right away, he released the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt and the Immortal Devouring Orchid.

Before emerging, the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt had learned his host’s identity, so his expression brimmed with deference. He offered a courteous bow to the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. “Greetings to senior heavenly emperor from this measly demon!”

Meanwhile, the Immortal Devouring Orchid dipped its form in a sign of deep reverence.

“A Fourth Heavenly Layer Demon Exalt. Controlling a powerhouse of that caliber isn’t simple. How deeply do you rely on this demon?” the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor asked while eyeing the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, his voice steady without any trace of imperial pressure.

Yet, the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt sensed his chest clench as though immense peril had wrapped around him. Faintly, he detected an unseen force permeating the area, laden with deadly murderous aura. It was utterly dreadful, capable of sealing his doom with the tiniest misstep.

“My devotion to the sect master is utterly genuine. I harbor no hidden agendas. The sect master holds my lifebound true soul besides. With it under his control, my destiny lies fully in his hands. Betrayal, even if desired, proves impossible,” the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt replied, his voice quivering, before casting a furtive look at Jian Chen nearby. He pressed on, “Furthermore, what cause would drive me to turn against the sect master? Across all my existence, no path has thrilled me like the adventures beside the sect master. I’ve accomplished wonders once beyond imagination. The sect master’s status is profoundly unique. Trailing him alone promises boundless honor ahead…”

“Endless advantages await me in serving the sect master. Senior heavenly emperor, what grounds exist for me to desert him?”

The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt shed all his typical arrogance and poise in the presence of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. Instead, he groveled shamelessly.

During the extensive time Jian Chen had known the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, this marked the initial occasion of witnessing such conduct from him.

With a moment’s reflection, Jian Chen produced the lifebound true soul originally surrendered by the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt from within the Primeval Divine Hall. “Senior, this represents the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s lifebound true soul. While it stays with me, his life and death rest entirely in my grasp.”

The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor examined the lifebound true soul. After scrutinizing it for some time, he remarked, “At first look, the lifebound true soul appears untainted, yet this demon possesses peculiarities. He didn’t cultivate his way to this level as a natural being. Rather, he formed from vast accumulations of dark sentiments. Entities like him often wield singular talents, rendering full trust unwise.”

Pausing briefly, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor shaped a seal. Vast energy swiftly converged from nearby spaces. The surge stunned Jian Chen, but it fully overwhelmed the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, whose frame shook uncontrollably in sheer fright.

Ultimately, the immense energy coalesced into an archaic symbol within the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor’s palm. He thrust the symbol straight into the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s form.

Instantly, stellar radiance flickered across the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s exterior before merging deeply into his flesh, essence, and spirit like an indelible mark.

The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s countenance shifted faintly, though he regained composure swiftly. He’d already inferred the purpose of the symbol implanted by the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor. Still, such matters barely troubled him now, having yielded his lifebound true soul.

“I’ll impart a method to you. Should this demon ever rebel, employ this method to seize command of his destiny.” With those words, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor lightly touched Jian Chen’s brow with a finger. At once, an age-old forbidden art surfaced in Jian Chen’s mind.

Nevertheless, Jian Chen could solely manipulate the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s fate via this art, serving as a unique lock. Applying it to others remained beyond reach.

The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor evidently harbored doubts about the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt trailing Jian Chen. Despite the lifebound true soul, he insisted on adding extra precautions.

“” the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt muttered inwardly.

Moments later, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor turned his gaze to the Immortal Devouring Orchid, his brows slowly knitting together.

As a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, countless worldly secrets and beings yielded to his insight at a mere glance. He could pierce veils of time, unveiling hidden truths from eras past and glimpses yet to come.

Thus, upon closely inspecting the Immortal Devouring Orchid, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor swiftly uncovered numerous oddities.

“This Immortal Devouring Orchid has transcended the bounds typical of its kind. It originates from a realm so elevated that even I find it hard to fathom at once. It’s difficult to conceive how it advanced to this point.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor voiced his wonder with a sigh. He’d long recognized the Immortal Devouring Orchid’s exceptional nature.

Currently, the Immortal Devouring Orchid carried itself with utmost restraint. Whether it truly drew breath or not, it appeared to hold it suspended in awe before the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor.

“Senior, I nurtured this Immortal Devouring Orchid from its seed stage. It counts among my truest and most steadfast companions. I place absolute faith in it. I’m positive it would never turn against me.” Jian Chen clarified, seemingly concerned the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor might impose some binding force on the Immortal Devouring Orchid too.

The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor regarded the Immortal Devouring Orchid curiously. A probing gleam danced in his eyes’ depths. Only after some time did he speak measuredly, “A bond like kin’s blood ties links you two. Your closeness is profound. It’s clear it holds no intent to forsake you.”

With a flick of his wrist, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor returned the Immortal Devouring Orchid and the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt to the Primeval Divine Hall. Then, he retrieved a different Space Ring and handed it to Jian Chen. “Take this Space Ring. It contains resources the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance set aside for you. He instructed me to inform you that should cultivation hurdles arise, seek out the Immortal Sect of Myriad Swords directly. He’ll offer personal counsel on your Way of the Sword queries.”

“You practice the Chaotic Body. Though ascending to Immortal Exalt via cultivation may prove arduous, your insight remains sharp. Under the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance’s direct tutelage, I’m confident your Way of the Sword will surge forward dramatically…”

Hearing this, Jian Chen offered a silent bitter smile. Who claimed his insight went untouched? After grasping the Martial Soul lineage’s constraints, he realized his insight barred Immortal Exalt attainment as well.

The Chaotic Body capped his cultivation progress, just as the Martial Soul lineage imposed its own barriers. Having nearly exhausted both routes, Jian Chen felt a hint of uncertainty about the road stretching before him.

Following that, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor cautioned Jian Chen on several additional points demanding vigilance before departing quietly, abandoning Jian Chen to solitude.

Jian Chen let out a heavy breath. For now, Immortal Exalt concerns could wait. His Way of the Sword breakthrough was fresh; numerous priorities demanded his focus first.

Inspecting the Space Ring from the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance, Jian Chen’s gaze brightened instantly. The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance had bestowed a million five-coloured immortal crystals in total, along with over a thousand mid-grade God Tier heavenly resources and dozens of high-grade God Tier ones.

Additionally, hundreds of God Tier pills filled it, all at high-grade minimum.

Without fail, both heavenly resources and pills aimed to boost cultivation.

Having just advanced in the Way of the Sword, his Chaotic Body stood poised for the eighteenth layer. These cultivation aids suited his immediate needs perfectly.