Chapter 1260: Star God Realm (Part 1)

Among the Twelve Star Gods of the Star God Realm, the Heavenly Wolf Star God has always been the strongest. For nearly a million years, the Star God Realm has primarily been led by the Heavenly Wolf Star God.

However, Xing Juekong, who inherited the power of the Heavenly Sovereign Star God, eventually surpassed all other Star Gods to become the Star God Emperor. This alone demonstrates his extraordinary nature.

When the Star God Emperor was mentioned, the Dragon Emperor's expression was calm but held a hint of coldness. "I've had little contact with the Star God Emperor. However, from what I've seen and heard, his temperament seems normal, with typical joys and angers. But when it comes to 'important matters,' he is an extremely unscrupulous person."

Yun Che's heart stirred violently. The venerable Dragon Emperor had actually used the word "extremely."

"That is all I have to say," the Dragon Emperor said, turning away. "I hope you truly are the 'Son of the Heaven's Way' with heavenly protection, as the Heavenly Mystery Realm claimed. Do not die young and waste the Primordial Dragon God's last divine soul!"

"This junior will engrave every word of your esteemed advice into his heart," Yun Che said, bowing again with sincerity and gratitude.

The Dragon Emperor had personally appeared to offer a warning. Although the main reason was the dragon soul within Yun Che, this was undoubtedly the greatest condescension shown by anyone in the entire God Realm.

"The person sent to pick you up for the Star God Realm has arrived. Take care of yourself."

The voice suddenly faded, and in the next instant, the Dragon Emperor's figure, along with his vast dragon aura, completely vanished.

Yun Che stood there, deep in thought. After a long while, the people from the Snow Song Realm carefully approached, their faces still filled with lingering shock.

"The Dragon Emperor actually came to visit Senior Brother Yun personally... It seems he truly wants to adopt Senior Brother Yun as his foster son," an excited Snow Song disciple said.

"Yun Che, becoming the Dragon Emperor's foster son would give you a status even higher than that of an Upper Realm King! And you've already offended the Sacred Universe Realm... You absolutely should not refuse! If the Sect Master were here, she would definitely order you to accept," Mu Huanzhi advised once more. He racked his brain but couldn't understand why Yun Che would refuse.

"This matter..."

Just as Yun Che was about to answer, a clear voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard:

"A Star Guard from the Heavenly Slaughter Star God's command in the Star God Realm requests an audience with Young Master Yun Che."

The words were quite respectful and humble, yet they clearly startled everyone.

"A Star... Guard!?"

"Star Guards serve under the various Star Gods. They hold extremely high status in the Star God Realm and only obey the Star Gods," Mu Bingyun explained in a low voice. "They must be here to pick you up."

"Honored guest, please come in," Mu Huanzhi said, his voice four parts cautious and six parts respectful.

The courtyard gate silently opened, and a tall, handsome man with sharp brows and bright eyes slowly walked in. He stopped before Yun Che, bowed, and said, "I am Xing Ling, chief Star Guard under the Heavenly Slaughter Star God. I have come specifically to invite Young Master Yun Che to the Star God Realm as a guest."

A Star Guard... and the chief Star Guard at that. All the Snow Song disciples tensed up, not daring to breathe.

Yet, as the chief Star Guard, he was quite respectful and polite towards Yun Che, making them feel a sense of shared honor.

"Under the Heavenly Slaughter Star God? Did the Heavenly Slaughter Star God send you to pick me up?" Yun Che asked calmly, though he was trying hard to suppress the thumping in his heart.

"Not exactly," Xing Ling said. "I came here accompanying the God Emperor this time, and thus had the fortune to witness Young Master Yun Che's astonishing demeanor with my own eyes. My Star Master has always disliked interacting with outsiders, so she did not come."

The "Star Master" Xing Ling referred to was Jasmine. Star Guards refer to the Star God they serve as "Star Master."

"I see," Yun Che nodded, but his heart felt empty.

"The God Emperor and the other Star Gods will be returning in about half an hour. If Young Master Yun Che is ready, please come with me."

Yun Che took a slight breath, turned, and said, "Elders, Palace Master, this disciple will now depart for the Star God Realm. If Master asks, please convey my message to her on my behalf."

"...Be careful in all things," Mu Bingyun simply instructed, her heart filled with worry.

Entering the Star God Realm, he could finally achieve what he desired... but that was the Star God Realm, after all.

Xing Ling conjured a gentle breeze that carried Yun Che towards the Star God Realm. The speed was extremely fast, yet it caused Yun Che no discomfort whatsoever.

Yun Che naturally couldn't discern Xing Ling's cultivation level, but he could vaguely sense that his profound energy was definitely no less than Mu Bingyun's.

Mu Bingyun's cultivation was at the late stage of the Divine Sovereign Realm, second only to Mu Xuanyin in the Snow Song Realm... and Xing Ling was merely a Star Guard in the Star God Realm.

The might of a King Realm was truly beyond ordinary imagination.

"Young Master Yun Che, you are now famous throughout the world; your name is being widely spread across the entire God Realm. Nine-stage lightning tribulation, Son of the Heaven's Way... I am truly fortunate to have accompanied the God Emperor to the Brahma Heaven Realm this time and witnessed this miracle of ages with my own eyes."

"Senior, you truly flatter this junior. I am unworthy," Yun Che said humbly.

"Others might not be worthy, but you absolutely are. Even the Dragon Emperor wished to adopt you as his foster son. It's likely that such an honor won't appear again in the God Realm for another million years," Xing Ling said with a chuckle. "As for the word 'Senior,' I truly am not worthy. I am two thousand years older than you. If you don't mind, you can just call me 'Big Brother'."

Yun Che didn't feign politeness and directly said, "Alright! Big Brother Xing Ling, I have admired the Heavenly Slaughter Star God for a long time. Since you are constantly by her side, you must know her best. Could you perhaps tell me... what kind of person is the Heavenly Slaughter Star God?"

He knew better than anyone what kind of person Jasmine was. He was also utterly convinced that he was the person who understood Jasmine the most in the entire world. He asked this simply to know her current situation.

"..." Xing Ling showed hesitation. "As a Star Guard, one should not casually discuss the Star Master."

But soon, he changed his tone and said sincerely, "I can only give you some advice... My Star Master has an extremely peculiar temperament. If you meet her, you must be extremely cautious with your words and actions. You absolutely must not show even the slightest bit of disobedience or offense, otherwise... the consequences will be unpredictable."

"Huh?" Yun Che showed surprise.

"However..." Xing Ling hesitated for a moment, then suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Young Master Yun Che, since you're willing to call me Big Brother, I might... tell you something I shouldn't."

Yun Che: "..."

"Although the God Emperor has agreed to have the Star Master personally teach you the 'Star God Broken Shadow,' the God Emperor's agreement does not mean the Star Master will agree. It's very likely you won't meet the Star Master on this trip to the Star God Realm, so you should be prepared... However, since the God Emperor has given his word, the divine art of the Star God Broken Shadow will definitely be taught to you."

After saying these words, Xing Ling's brow subtly furrowed.

Strange... The God Emperor knows the Star Master's temperament best, so why would he take the initiative to suggest that the Star Master personally teach him the Star God Broken Shadow?

Could it be...

At this thought, his heart suddenly sank, and he deeply felt that he had said something he shouldn't have.

"Why would that be the case?" Yun Che asked, his face full of surprise. "The Heavenly Slaughter Star God is both one of the Star Gods and the God Emperor's eldest daughter. Would she defy the God Emperor's command?"

"More than that," Xing Ling said, seeing that Yun Che showed no other unusual reaction, his mind at ease. "We Star Guards are supposed to be on standby at our respective Star Masters' Star God Temples at all times, but... our Star Master has never allowed us to step even half a foot into her Star God Temple."

"Not only us, but other Star Gods, the Star Master's elder brothers... even the God Emperor himself, would never dare to trespass into her Star God Temple without permission. Otherwise, no matter who it is, the Star Master would directly kill them."

Yun Che's mouth slightly opened.

Xing Ling smiled and said, "Young Master Yun Che, no need to be surprised. The power of a Star God influences one's temperament, and the Heavenly Slaughter Star Gods throughout history have always been like this. Plus, the Star Master's birth mother..."

Xing Ling's voice abruptly stopped, and he quickly changed the subject. "However, there is one exception: Princess Caizhi is the Star Master's favorite and can freely enter her Star God Temple. Usually, it is Princess Caizhi who accompanies the Star Master."

Caizhi...

Wait! This name...

This was the name Yu Luo called out when she took Jasmine away back then. It was also after hearing this name that Jasmine unhesitatingly left with her, and left behind cruel words about severing ties and never meeting again.

"Could it be that this Princess Caizhi is also a princess?" Yun Che tentatively asked.

"That's right. Princess Caizhi is our Star God Realm's little princess. Although she and the Star Master were not born of the same mother, their bond has always been extremely deep. Furthermore, Princess Caizhi is also the current Heavenly Wolf Star God."

"The Heavenly Wolf Star God!?" Yun Che's heart trembled slightly.

He had heard Mu Xuanyin mention that although the previous Heavenly Wolf Star God had perished not long ago, a new one had already appeared, and their compatibility was astonishingly high. He hadn't expected it to be a girl even younger than Jasmine.

He vaguely remembered that Yu Luo seemed to have subtly mentioned this point back then.

The Star God Emperor had many children and grandchildren, but only two daughters... and both of these daughters became Star Gods.

"Although Princess Caizhi is not yet twenty years old, her compatibility with the Heavenly Wolf divine power is even more perfect than that of the late 'Prince Xisu.' The future Star God Emperor will most likely be Princess Caizhi."

Yun Che: "..."

Xisu... Is this the name of Jasmine's most respected elder brother...?

Despite being a chief Star Guard, Xing Ling displayed no airs and candidly told him many things. Coupled with the fact that he was Jasmine's Star Guard... Yun Che naturally developed a strong favorable impression of him.

The Star God Realm's lodging in the Brahma Heaven Realm was naturally incomparable to that of the Snow Song Realm. The spiritual energy here surged like a flood, surrounded by clouds and mist, looking like an immortal palace at first glance.

"We've arrived. The God Emperor instructed you to wait with me for now."

Xing Ling descended with Yun Che. As soon as he finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed... Just ahead, two female figures slowly approached them.

The woman on the left wore a long, pink-purple dress. Her beauty was unparalleled, pure and flawless, like a narcissus blooming in a cold pond.

The woman on the right was tall, dressed in a nearly transparent emerald silk dress, her jade-like body subtly visible with every step. Her fair arms and beautiful legs were almost completely bare, and thin gauze barely covered her chest, revealing a significant cleavage visible even from afar. Her entire being exuded a captivating allure.

One was as beautiful as an immortal, the other as enchanting as a succubus, together capable of instantly igniting any man's most primal desires.

Yun Che's brow subtly twitched, while Xing Ling had already stepped forward and bowed quickly: "Heavenly Slaughter Star Guard Xing Ling greets Lady Ziyuan and Lady Yu Luo."

However, neither woman spared Xing Ling a glance; their gazes simultaneously landed on Yun Che.

These two were none other than two Star Gods!

One was the Heavenly Demon Star God, Ziyuan!

And the other, Yun Che would never forget until his dying day... Back then, she was the one who took Jasmine away from him; and the closest he had ever been to death in this life was also due to her!

The Heavenly Poison Star God, Yu Luo!