Chapter 958

In the star ruins’ sky, Xu Jin, sinking his thoughts into the Abyssal Domain, suddenly sensed the presence of the Abyssal Emperor, which began to flicker and draw nearer toward him.

“He failed to swallow it—now he’s coming to kill me!”

In an instant, Xu Jin understood what the Abyssal Emperor intended.

When trying to devour his Abyssal Domain, the Emperor got stuck—and for now, seemed unable to expel it—so the only solution was to eliminate Xu Jin.

Once Xu Jin’s soul scattered and perished, his Abyssal Domain would collapse, and the Emperor’s trapped portion would naturally return to normal.

Xu Jin would not sit idle; the moment he sensed the Abyssal Emperor’s movement, he began moving in the opposite direction.

He must not let the Abyssal Emperor catch up.

If the Abyssal Emperor caught him, death was certain.

Xu Jin was certain of this.

But less than two breaths later, Xu Jin’s expression froze again, doubt flickering in his eyes.

In his perception, the Abyssal Emperor, who had been chasing him, suddenly stopped.

Not only did he stop—he turned back.

“Has he given up?”

Xu Jin was astonished.

But Xu Jin knew well: his crisis was far from over.

The Abyssal Emperor’s actions were cryptic, leaving Xu Jin baffled.

Instantly, Xu Jin contacted his Master, the Windhua Emperor, via the Book-Message Disc for aid.

At this moment, Xu Jin felt lost.

Because he did not know where he could go.

The Tongxuan Domain, where the Star River manifested, was unreachable.

As for the Tongxuan War Zone, he could not stay there either.

No matter what had happened, under these circumstances, the Abyssal Emperor would kill him.

“Jin’er, your situation, your Master already understands! I never expected the Abyssal Emperor truly used inheritance as bait, treating you as a tool.

Fortunately, you possess extraordinary talent and cultivated this unique Chaotic Abyssal Domain, directly thwarting his devouring scheme.

Not only did it fail—it got stuck and shattered.

Your judgment was correct: Kongyuan likely came to kill you, because under these conditions, only by eliminating you could he resolve his problem.

But he turned back—your Master suspects something momentous has occurred on his end!

Something that threatens his position and life; otherwise, he would never abandon killing you!”

Master Windhua Emperor was extremely reliable; in this emergency, he replied to Xu Jin immediately.

“What could threaten the Abyssal Emperor’s position and life?” Xu Jin was astonished.

“Jin’er, after you told me about the Abyssal Emperor last time, I investigated his background. Information on newly elevated True Persons and Emperors is extremely hard to obtain.

But among the veteran Emperors across the Star Ruins’ war zones, and among top commanders like the Abyssal Emperor, intelligence flows freely.

As a top-tier Space Emperor, very few can kill him.

Even if your Master and your Mistress joined forces, we could at best avoid defeat.

Under these conditions, those capable of threatening the Abyssal Emperor are exceedingly rare.

Especially since two centuries ago, the Abyssal Emperor slew an Alien Saint Ancestor—a feat of terrifying deterrence.

From this perspective, unless three or more Alien Saint Ancestors unite, none dare target the Abyssal Emperor.

Three or more Alien Saint Ancestors invading the Tongxuan War Zone to jointly confront the Abyssal Emperor would create massive disturbances—impossible to conceal.

Thus, the only plausible reason for the Abyssal Emperor’s retreat is an internal threat,” said Windhua Emperor.

“An internal threat?”

“Yes! Though the Eastern Xuan Emperor and the Abyssal Emperor outwardly maintain harmony, their deep internal contradictions are irreconcilable!

Rumors circulate across all war zones: the reason the Abyssal Emperor has failed for centuries to attain the Emperor’s Seat is because he has been crushed under the Eastern Xuan Emperor’s dominance.

But the specifics—I do not know.

Yet logically, only the Eastern Xuan Emperor could have caused the Abyssal Emperor to turn back at this critical moment!”

“Under these circumstances, your Master has two suggestions.”

“Master, speak.”

“First: proceed with extreme caution. Immediately leave the Tongxuan War Zone and come to my Thousand Star War Zone. Once you arrive, your Master and your Mistress will protect you; even if the Abyssal Emperor follows, we can repel him by combining our strength and terrain advantage!

Moreover, crossing war zones to hunt you—Kongyuan dares not do it!”

“Second: if you wish to remain in the Tongxuan War Zone, observe carefully and send someone to investigate the situation behind you.

If the Eastern Xuan Emperor and the Abyssal Emperor have indeed clashed, you may yet have an opportunity!

But prioritize caution—if either side is severely wounded, if they reconcile, or if they stand off, you must come here immediately.”

“Master, I understand! But I have one question: what about my Abyssal Domain technique?”

“At present, no good solution exists—but as long as you live, your Abyssal Domain remains. Yours is the Chaotic Abyssal Domain—he cannot swallow it! Persist, and you will eventually reclaim victory.”

“Master, but my Abyssal Domain is currently sealed.” Xu Jin’s expression grew grave.