Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3961: The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor
Previously on Chaotic Sword God...
Within the spatial tunnel, the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor paused in silence for a brief instant. Clearly, he hadn't anticipated that the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor would be ready to ignite a war simply over a minor issue like his daughter facing harassment.
This realization further deepened the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's appreciation for just how much the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor indulged his daughter.
“Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, this young man has slain four esteemed elders from our Immortal Feather sect. When we attempted to seize him, Xing Caijian intervened and blocked our path. How do you intend to address this, Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor?” the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt declared firmly.
“He possesses unbelievable boldness by slaying four esteemed elders of our Immortal Feather sect. If your Heavenly Star Palace fails to offer a resolution that satisfies us, conflict between our forces will be inevitable.” The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's commanding voice echoed from the spatial tunnel, brimming with unyielding resolve.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's brows knitted together upon hearing this. The Immortal Feather sect had suffered the loss of four esteemed elders? That was no trivial affair.
He shifted his gaze to Xing Caijian, and all traces of sternness in his tone evaporated. In its place emerged a softness laced with 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 you've been overtaken by some spirit. Why the sudden fascination with a man, to the point of staking your life for his safety?”
“Still, your conduct reminds me of my own past actions.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor appeared lost in recollection. With emotion in his voice, he continued, “In those days, when I first encountered your mother, I acted much the same. Regardless of the opposition I met, I went to every length to safeguard her.”
At that point, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor abruptly sensed something off. He fixed Xing Caijian with a curious stare and uttered in astonishment, “D-don’t tell me you've fallen for this young man?”
Once the notion struck the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, it grew increasingly plausible with each passing thought. He instinctively glanced at Jian Chen and remarked, “Young man, you're truly lucky to possess such a remarkable mask. It must be a relic from a supreme figure of the Illusion Daemon race. Disguised by this mask, only a rare few across the entire Immortals’ World could pierce its veil. Besides, your looks are quite impressive, making you a fitting match for my daughter.”
“However, what irks me is how you've stirred up such significant trouble for the Heavenly Star Palace.”
Xing Caijian stood stunned. She gazed directly at the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, her expression overflowing with utter bewilderment and incredulity. She could scarcely believe her father would entertain such an absurd notion.
In truth, it wasn't the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's error to think that way. He knew his daughter inside out. Throughout the years, Xing Caijian had displayed zero interest in any man, yet now she placed immense value on a stranger, even endangering herself to defend him. Beyond romantic feelings, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor couldn't fathom another explanation.
“Father, what on earth are you thinking? Yang Yutian is merely an associate of mine. It's nothing like what you're imagining.” Xing Caijian snapped back to reality and responded with clear frustration.
“Hehe, getting worked up over this already? Seems like I've hit the mark.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor acted as if he'd fully unraveled the truth.
“Forget it, I'm not wasting breath explaining. Senior Heavenly Star understands the situation. Go ask him yourself.” Xing Caijian huffed lightly.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor extended his arm and tore through the fabric of space with overwhelming might, thrusting his hand into the rift as though distance meant nothing. He swiftly seized the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, which clashed with the Feather Plume Fan deep within the crack, and yanked it back with force.
In the following instant, 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 rift too, emanating the aura of a sovereign god artifact as it suspended itself over the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt’s head.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor paid no heed to the Immortal Feather sect's Feather Plume Fan. Instead, he focused on the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, already engaging in silent exchange with its artifact spirit.
Yet soon after, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor quivered faintly. The tremor was subtle, yet for a powerhouse of his stature, it revealed the depth of his astonishment.
Meanwhile, the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's expression grew grave. The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor had undoubtedly discovered the sovereign god artifact's presence. Should the Heavenly Star Palace join the contest for it, complications would arise. The affair might spiral out of control in unforeseen directions.
The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt pondered inwardly. He was convinced the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor grasped this reality as well.
Conversely, should the sovereign god artifact fall into the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor’s hands, the Immortal Feather sect's power would undoubtedly surge among the twelve courts of heaven.
Elsewhere, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor pivoted his head gradually, directing a serious gaze toward Jian Chen for the initial time. Still, his form was forged from boundless stars, enveloped in radiant starlight that veiled his features, leaving his emotions hidden from view.
Jian Chen's heart clenched. An unseen scrutiny settled upon him, as if it sought to unravel every layer of his being.
The prior occasion he'd felt this was during his direct confrontation with the Heavenly Talisman Venerable in the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants.
Both the Heavenly Talisman Venerable and the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor could pierce his facade at a mere glance. Though heavenly emperors could no longer uncover all his hidden depths as his power grew, the Illusion Daemon race's mask proved futile against them.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor regarded Jian Chen wordlessly. He offered no words or moves. Only after some time did he gradually 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's voice carried a serene quality, yet that very tranquility caused the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's heart to plummet. He discerned the ironclad resolve embedded within.
“Senior heavenly emperor, provided Yang Yutian surrenders the sovereign god artifact he possesses, our grudge against him will be fully resolved,” the Wayless Immortal Exalt stated firmly.
“Your Immortal Feather sect stoops to such shamelessness. Hmph, you desire the sovereign god artifact? I'm afraid your Immortal Feather sect lacks the strength for it!” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor seized the hilt of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star. His aura surged explosively.
“Does your Heavenly Star Palace truly intend to clash with our Immortal Feather sect?” The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's voice resounded from the spatial tunnel, conveying his steadfast intent.
“Then war it shall be! Do you think I'll back down?” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor ignited at the mere hint of challenge. As his aura intensified, the vast starlight enveloping him surged skyward, coalescing into a dazzling galaxy that barreled straight into the spatial tunnel with vibrant splendor.
The spatial tunnel quaked fiercely, on the verge of crumbling under the colossal force. Nevertheless, the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's energy surged forth, stabilizing the faltering passage.
In the Immortal Feather sect, the visages of numerous disciples drained of color. The heavenly emperor's power descended amid tremendous upheaval. Its destructive pressure threatened to shatter the resolve of those with frailer wills.
Facing such immense might, even certain Immortal Exalts couldn't escape a sense of their own triviality.
This embodied the might of a heavenly emperor, the pinnacle force of a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. Its potency far surpassed that of ordinary Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts.