The Star God Realm

"You may enter," Aerion stated.

The courtyard door opened and a rather handsome man emerged. He arrived before Aerion and bowed. "I am Xing Lin, the head guard under the command of the Heavenly Slaughter Star God, and I've arrived to personally invite Sir Aerion Targaryen to the Star God Realm as a distinguished guest."

"Looks like this will be farewell." Robb approached Aerion.

Aerion turned to him. "Yes, it will be. You'll be spending three thousand years under the tutelage of the Eternal Heaven God Emperor in a month from now so you had best prepare for that. I'll provide you with some resources which should greatly increase the speed of cultivation just before you leave."

"I understand, My Lord."

"Good, I'll be on my way now." Aerion returned his gaze onto the Star Guard. "Now, without further ado, let's go to the Star God Realm."

"As you command, Sir Aerion Targaryen."

Xing Ling swept up a gust of wind and brought Aerion towards the Star God Realm. His speed was so awfully slow, Aerion knew exactly why and that was because Xing Lin thought of him as a middle-stage Divine King.

"Xing Ling, there's no need to go restrain yourself as I am no ordinary Divine King."

"I do not wish to harm you, Sir Aerion Targaryen, besides, if we go too fast then we'll have to wait for the God Emperor and the others."

Silver Calamity.

"You do have a point..."

The Emperor.

"Now go as fast as you can."

"Yes, My Lord!"

Now, this is a decent speed.

"We're here, My Lord. The God Emperor instructs you to temporarily wait here with me."

Aerion nodded. "Don't address me as 'My Lord', it's inappropriate here."

"Yes, Sir Aerion Targaryen."

"So, how long is the wait going to be?"

"I do not know, but the God Emperor surely would not keep you waiting for too long as you are our most distinguished guest." Xing Ling replied.

"I see, why don't you tell me a little about the Star God Realm while we wait?"

"That is a great idea, Sir Aerion Targaryen. Where should I start?"

"Wherever you want." Aerion shrugged. "It does not matter to me since my knowledge is rather shallow when it comes to the Star God Realm."

"Ah, alright then."

~

After waiting for quite some time, Xing Lin took him to where the Star God Emperor and his retinue were. Aerion did not mention the fact that they had to wait for an unnaturally long time and acted as if nothing had happened since he did not want to give the Star God Emperor a bad first impression. They then used the dimensional profound formation which connected all four king realms to arrive in the Star God Realm instantly.

Then the group walked to the Heavenly Slaughter Star God's Palace at a rather leisurely pace.

"The Heavenly Slaughter Star God is the most proficient user of the Star God's Brilliant Annihilating Slash... however, if she does not wish to impart it onto you, then any other Star God would do." The Star God Emperor stated. "Would you be fine with that?"

Aerion nodded. "I hear she has a very difficult temperament so such a situation would not be farfetched. In that case, this King would be willing to learn it from any one of the Star Gods."

"I'd like to ask a point of interest before I leave you in the hands of the Star Guard, why do you address yourself as 'this King'?"

"I conquered an entire planet from the lower realms quite some time ago when I was younger. In truth, I was born into royalty on that same planet. This, however, does not mean anything in the God Realm... I suppose it's just a habit of mine. I hope the Star God Emperor does not take offence in my little habit, haha."

"No, there is no reason for me to take offence. Being the lone heavenly genius naturally gives you the right to stand above the masses."

"It's good that the Star God Emperor understands."

"I won't keep you long as the Heavenly Slaughter Star God does not particularly like my presence." The Star God Emperor turned around. "Xing Ling, deliver Aerion Targaryen to the Heavenly Slaughter Star God's palace. If there are any difficulties, you will return him to me."

"Understood, God Emperor."

The Star God Emperor and company left in the other direction.

"I wonder if the Heavenly Slaughter Star God will let you in... even I, her head Star Guard, have restricted access to her palace."

"She doesn't let anyone in?"

"Yes, in fact, plenty of people have died when they tried to enter. The only person who can enter at will would be Her Highness, Caizhi."

"The Heavenly Wolf Star God's inheritor, how interesting. They must be rather close if she is the only one visiting the Heavenly Slaughter Star God."

"Indeed, they are, Sir Aerion Targaryen. Her Highness Caizhi is the Heavenly Slaughter Star God's little sister and only remaining sibling. Although they have different mothers, their strong bond can make one think otherwise."

"I see. The Star God Emperor is rather fortunate to have three children as Star Gods at one time or another."

"And each is more talented than the last." Xing Ling added. "Although Prince Xisu was a genius in his own right, Her Highness Caizhi is a far better candidate for the Heavenly Wolf Star God's inheritance than Prince Xisu ever was despite her mediocre natural talent. In fact, she is perfectly compatible with the Heavenly Wolf's divine power and will no doubt surpass his peak in the future."

"The Star God Realm is on the rise, eh?"

"You could say that." Xing Ling nodded.

After some time, they made their way to Jasmine's palace. Xing Ling remained outside, however.

"This will be the most difficult part, Sir Aerion Targaryen."

Aerion smiled. "Don't worry, I have my way around the Heavenly Slaughter Star God. You can stay here until you receive further orders."

Aerion opened the entrance to the Heavenly Slaughter Star God's palace and strolled right in. His previous nervousness had been burned away and replaced with perfect calmness. However, this calm demeanour changed rather swiftly when he felt a wave of frightening killing intent aimed directly at him.

"So you're Ying'er's fiance now... tell me a single reason why you should continue living!"

"I only accepted the offer as it would benefit me greatly in the future... it's a way of me getting closer to the Brahma Monarch God Realm and growing stronger in less time which would make my conquest much simpler. I'm not on her side at all, otherwise, I would have gone to the Brahma Monarch God Realm instead of the Star God Realm."

Aerion turned to meet Jasmine. "I'll always be on your side."

"Hmph, a man using Ying'er... how ironic. But do you honestly believe Ying'er would let you use her?"

Aerion shrugged. "I am a rather charming and handsome young King. I doubt there's anyone quite like me in the entire God Realm. However, even if I can't use her, I certainly wouldn't let her use me. You can be sure of that."

"It is rather difficult to use someone as willful as you, I suppose. However, that does not change the fact that you are her fiance... my enemy's fiance. But there is still a way you can still redeem yourself."

"And that is?" Aerion inquired.

"I will inform you later but you must promise to me that you'll accept it without hesitation or I'll chase you out of this Palace myself, dead or alive."

Aerion chuckled. "Alright, I'll do whatever it is you require of me."

"Good, it seems that you've grown slightly wiser over the years."

~

Aerion and Jasmine spent some time together before a certain girl entered the palace. With a quick observation, he found out that she was Caizhi, the Heavenly Wolf Star God's inheritor and a princess of the Star God Realm. This tied to his previous knowledge as she was the only one who could visit Jasmine's palace.

"Since there are no other obstacles in the way, My King, we should start today's ceremony."

The nightmare flashed before his eyes once more... as he looked deeper into the faces of those participating in the ceremony, he realised that the girl beside Jasmine was Caizhi. The one being addressed as 'My King' was the Star God Emperor!

My suspicions were proven to be correct, but how could a father do that to his two children? How could the Star God Emperor even think of committing such a sin? Only a heartless monster would do that. I thought it was someone else... but now that the faces are clearer, it couldn't be anyone else but the Star God Emperor!

That bastard, if my Dragon Dream is true, then I'll leave him with a life of eternal misery for such a person does not even deserve the kind luxury of death!

"Eh, why is brother-in-law so serious?" Caizhi stated.

Brother-in-law... what is she talking about?

"It's good that you came at this time, Caizhi. You will impart Aerion Targaryen with the Heavenly Wolf Hell God's Tome from the second stage to the sixth as he has already mastered the first stage."

"Ah?" Caizhi looked rather surprised. "But why?"

"You only need to concern yourself with teaching the profound art to him, nothing less and nothing more."

"But..."

"You will do as a say. Take him to the Stardust Palace and begin immediately while I handle another matter. Do not worry about anything else."

"Mn, I will do as Big Sister says."

Jasmine is acting strangely, no doubt it's something related to the ceremony. Maybe it was her who accepted that fate?

Aerion sighed.

Caizhi grabbed his arm and dragged him out. Aerion composed himself before backing away. "I don't need to be dragged around."

"Then you should stop daydreaming and follow me, hmph, brother-in-law."