Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3965: The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance
Previously on Chaotic Sword God...
Once the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor departed, the Illusionary Ancestor spun about and fixed her gaze on the path Jian Chen had taken. At this point, Jian Chen was completely out of sight. Due to this brief pause, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's strength had whisked him away to a distant place, lost amid the vast ocean of stars.
"It started with the clash between the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor and the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor, followed by the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor's chase across the void. Yet, I never imagined you'd show up too, Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance. The chaos this young man has unleashed is truly on an extraordinary scale." The Illusionary Ancestor directed her eyes toward where Jian Chen had disappeared, as if whispering to the empty space.
No sooner had her words faded than the nearby void brightened abruptly. The Laws of the Sword gathered in the cosmos, ultimately forming a dazzling silhouette.
This was the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance from the Immortal Sect of Myriad Swords, among the twelve courts of heaven!
Yet, it wasn't the true form of the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance. Rather, it was merely an avatar forged from the Laws of the Sword, radiating intense brilliance like a divine being.
"It seems you're acquainted with him?" the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance remarked. The ethereal gaze concealed in the radiant glow appeared to glance leisurely at the Illusionary Ancestor.
"I crossed paths with him by chance. I just find this young fellow quite to my liking," the Illusionary Ancestor replied. Then, she turned to the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance, her tone carrying traces of deference. "Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance, did you come here for this young man as well?"
"I arrived because of the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor. The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor sent me an urgent call to intercept him. I rushed over without a moment to grasp the full picture," the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance explained. Moments later, his gaze shimmered as he delved into the events. He sought to uncover the truth behind it all.
Given their profound cultivation, such experts didn't rely on questioning others for insights into various events. A mere glimpse sufficed for them. They could peer through time, both backward and forward, unveiling countless hidden truths of the realm.
But shortly after, a flicker of astonishment crossed the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance's eyes, for he found himself blocked from discerning any specifics about Jian Chen."So the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor summoned you. I figured the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance might have come specifically for this young man," the Illusionary Ancestor said with a smile, inwardly breathing a sigh of relief.
"Now that Universe Breaching has departed, I should take my leave too. Goodbye!" The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance offered no further words. He pivoted and vanished, merging into the endless starry expanse in an instant.
The Illusionary Ancestor stayed rooted in place. She watched the direction of the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance's exit with a swirl of complex feelings. After a quiet pause, she exhaled softly. "As ages flow by, all things evolve. In these courts of heaven, how many still hold to their original paths? Young man, my aid for you is limited..."
A ferocious surge of energy rampaged like a colossal wave beyond the Skyscraping World, shredding the vicinity so severely that mending it proved difficult.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor and the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor continued their fierce confrontation.
Suddenly, a luminous form sped in from the distance. It sliced through the energy tempest born from the two heavenly emperors' duel and plunged into its core.
This was the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor of the Tower of Myriad Worlds!
At that instant, laws swirled around the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor, shielding him from every incoming blast of power. He regarded the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor and let out a soft sigh. "I couldn't retrieve that individual. Soaring Immortal, I'll settle the debt I owe you some other time."
Upon hearing this, the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's spirits plummeted. His expression grew grim.
The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor couldn't suppress a hearty laugh. His lingering worries finally eased.
With the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor's arrival, the duel between the two heavenly emperors ceased. They had merely been stalling one another. Now, there was no reason to persist in combat.
"Was it the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance from the Immortal Sect of Myriad Swords who blocked your path?" The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor eyed the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor with a grave look.
"The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance was there, no doubt. After so many years, his might has grown even fiercer." The Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor sighed with feeling. The image of the Illusionary Ancestor flashed in his mind, though he chose to keep silent about her.
As long as he refrained from speaking of her, not even heavenly emperors could probe into beings like the Illusionary Ancestor.
With those words, the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor faded away, departing the scene. He held no curiosity for the local affairs.
In that moment, majestic Laws of the Sword descended abruptly. The following instant, a form woven from those laws materialized from nothing. It was the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance.
Detecting the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance's aura, the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's eyes tightened a bit. He could distinctly feel that the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance's presence had noticeably intensified.
The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor was inwardly stunned.
"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance!" The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor grinned triumphantly. He started chatting amiably with the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance.
"I was curious about your grudge with the Universe Breaching Heavenly Emperor. It turns out it's over a mere youth. Chaotic Star, you've gone to remarkable lengths to shield that youth." The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance regarded the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor.
"Hahahaha, no cost is too high—it's all worthwhile!" The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor dismissed any concerns. He brimmed with high spirits, standing in sharp opposition to the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor's dour demeanor.
"The youth goes by Yang Yutian. He slew four great elders from our Immortal Feather sect. Fellow Sword Radiance, our Immortal Feather sect shares a deep-seated vendetta with this boy. I urge you not to meddle in this. It could spiral into irreversible chaos," the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor warned gravely.
The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance creased his brow faintly. Slain four great elders of the Immortal Feather sect? That was no small incident. Any top-tier group would rage over losing four such vital figures.
"Fellow Sword Radiance, I request that you deliver him to our Immortal Feather sect," the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor pressed on.
"He's not in my custody," the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance stated evenly.
"He's not with you?" The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor balked at the idea. To him, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's extreme efforts to safeguard Jian Chen surely stemmed from coveting the healing sovereign god artifact too. Why let him slip free?
Still, considering the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance's status and nature, the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor couldn't bring himself to question it.
For the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance would never descend to deceit.
"Hahahaha, that young brother's cultivation level may be modest, but his talent for concealment is unmatched. Soaring Immortal, tracking him down now would be nearly impossible for you." The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor laughed lightly.
"Chaotic Star, who exactly is he?" the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance inquired. His eyes gleamed. He detected a subtle peculiarity in the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's demeanor.
As a heavenly emperor, why invest such concern in an Immortal Emperor-level junior?
"Fellow Sword Radiance, come visit the Heavenly Star Palace," the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor invited.
The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance gave a nod. He accepted without hesitation.
"Lan Caidie, I've heard from Caijian all about the events in the Skyscraping World. You've performed admirably. You haven't let me down." The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor looked afar and commended Lan Caidie.
"Serving the heavenly emperor is not just my privilege but the supreme obligation of our entire Ghost Immortal cult." Lan Caidie beamed with delight. Her gaze overflowed with reverence.
Following that, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor headed back to the Heavenly Star Palace alongside Xing Caijian and the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance. The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor withdrew to the Immortal Feather sect as well, dispatching the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt and the Wayless Immortal Exalt to hunt for Jian Chen across the Immortals’ World. Concurrently, they escalated the bounty on Jian Chen. The lavish prize they dangled even lured numerous Immortal Exalt ancestors throughout the Immortals’ World.