[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-star-martial-era":3,"chapter-the-star-martial-era-the-star-martial-era-chapter-958":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Star Martial Era",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2275816,4448,"Chapter 958","the-star-martial-era-chapter-958",958,"\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He failed to swallow it—now he’s coming to kill me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Xu Jin understood what the Abyssal Emperor intended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Xu Jin’s soul scattered and perished, his Abyssal Domain would collapse, and the Emperor’s trapped portion would naturally return to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin would not sit idle; the moment he sensed the Abyssal Emperor’s movement, he began moving in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must not let the Abyssal Emperor catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Abyssal Emperor caught him, death was certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was certain of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But less than two breaths later, Xu Jin’s expression froze again, doubt flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his perception, the Abyssal Emperor, who had been chasing him, suddenly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he stop—he turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has he given up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Jin was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xu Jin knew well: his crisis was far from over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyssal Emperor’s actions were cryptic, leaving Xu Jin baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Xu Jin contacted his Master, the Windhua Emperor, via the Book-Message Disc for aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xu Jin felt lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he did not know where he could go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tongxuan Domain, where the Star River manifested, was unreachable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Tongxuan War Zone, he could not stay there either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what had happened, under these circumstances, the Abyssal Emperor would kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jin’er, your situation, your Master already understands! I never expected the Abyssal Emperor truly used inheritance as bait, treating you as a tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, you possess extraordinary talent and cultivated this unique Chaotic Abyssal Domain, directly thwarting his devouring scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did it fail—it got stuck and shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your judgment was correct: Kongyuan likely came to kill you, because under these conditions, only by eliminating you could he resolve his problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he turned back—your Master suspects something momentous has occurred on his end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that threatens his position and life; otherwise, he would never abandon killing you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Windhua Emperor was extremely reliable; in this emergency, he replied to Xu Jin immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What could threaten the Abyssal Emperor’s position and life?” Xu Jin was astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But among the veteran Emperors across the Star Ruins’ war zones, and among top commanders like the Abyssal Emperor, intelligence flows freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a top-tier Space Emperor, very few can kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if your Master and your Mistress joined forces, we could at best avoid defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these conditions, those capable of threatening the Abyssal Emperor are exceedingly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since two centuries ago, the Abyssal Emperor slew an Alien Saint Ancestor—a feat of terrifying deterrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this perspective, unless three or more Alien Saint Ancestors unite, none dare target the Abyssal Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three or more Alien Saint Ancestors invading the Tongxuan War Zone to jointly confront the Abyssal Emperor would create massive disturbances—impossible to conceal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the only plausible reason for the Abyssal Emperor’s retreat is an internal threat,” said Windhua Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An internal threat?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Though the Eastern Xuan Emperor and the Abyssal Emperor outwardly maintain harmony, their deep internal contradictions are irreconcilable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the specifics—I do not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet logically, only the Eastern Xuan Emperor could have caused the Abyssal Emperor to turn back at this critical moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under these circumstances, your Master has two suggestions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, crossing war zones to hunt you—Kongyuan dares not do it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second: if you wish to remain in the Tongxuan War Zone, observe carefully and send someone to investigate the situation behind you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Eastern Xuan Emperor and the Abyssal Emperor have indeed clashed, you may yet have an opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But prioritize caution—if either side is severely wounded, if they reconcile, or if they stand off, you must come here immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I understand! But I have one question: what about my Abyssal Domain technique?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, but my Abyssal Domain is currently sealed.” Xu Jin’s expression grew grave.\u003C\u002Fp>",833,"2026-06-19T23:56:35.933Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ff384f42b63047f680dbd2ef4a85761bb881bdebe3dd9a829323e0620e2e10a3","the-star-martial-era-chapter-959","the-star-martial-era-chapter-957",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-star-martial-era-cover.jpg"]