Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3937: In Trouble

In that instant, Jian Chen felt as though he had lost all authority over his physical form. It was as if he could no longer even perceive his own body's existence.

Given his cultivation at the Seventh Heavenly Layer of the Immortal Exalt realm, any standard blow from the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy carried world-shaking power. Such a strike was not only fatal to an Immortal Emperor but could even claim the lives of early-stage Immortal Exalts.

Furthermore, he was employing a secret technique of immense potency. The force was so overwhelming that it disintegrated Jian Chen’s Chaotic Body almost instantly.

However, the destruction of Jian Chen’s form halted in the following heartbeat. The energy of the Source of Life began to flow through him without a sound, saturating every cell of his being. Wherever this restorative power, brimming with vitality, reached, Jian Chen’s wounds mended at a pace that was nothing short of miraculous.

His shattered ribs fused back together, his pulverized flesh was restored, and his severed meridians were completely rebuilt.

A direct conflict erupted between the laws wielded by the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy and the laws of the Source of Life. One sought to annihilate while the other worked to reconstruct.

The outcome of this struggle was unmistakable. The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy failed to gain the upper hand. Every injury he inflicted upon Jian Chen was neutralized by immediate healing.

Narrowing his eyes, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy showed a flicker of skepticism.

This was because the rate of recovery Jian Chen was currently displaying was significantly faster than when he had been besieged by the group of several dozen Immortal Exalts.

Had that restorative energy not been on the verge of exhaustion?

Why did it now seem to have surged in strength instead?

“Hmph!” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy reached a decision. With zero hesitation, he launched another assault, again utilizing the laws. He unleashed yet another formidable secret technique upon Jian Chen. This terrifying energy bypassed the Divine Armour of Heavenflight, ravaging Jian Chen’s physical form.

Once more, Jian Chen’s body was left in a state of severe trauma, torn apart by the laws of a Seventh Heavenly Layer expert. Yet, the Source of Life mended the damage shortly after.

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy watched Jian Chen with intense curiosity, as if he meant to peer through the Divine Armour of Heavenflight to uncover every hidden truth within the young man's body.

“Wait!” Suddenly, a realization struck the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy. His mouth curved into a subtle grin, masking a profound sense of triumph that he could barely contain.

Though he couldn't see everything inside Jian Chen, their close proximity allowed him to vaguely sense the extraordinary grade of the life force responsible for the healing.

“A sovereign god artifact!” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy was in high spirits. He felt that the effort spent was entirely justified. Possessing such a treasure would grant him benefits beyond imagination.

It might not boost his offensive capabilities, but if he became functionally immortal, he would have no reason to fear even an Eighth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. He could simply outlast them until they collapsed from exhaustion.

In fact, even if he faced the Ninth Heavenly Layer, what would there be to dread?

“This must be mine!” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s eyes filled with unwavering resolve. The ferocity of his attacks increased dramatically. The laws of a late-stage Immortal Exalt condensed repeatedly, slamming into Jian Chen with catastrophic force.

Initially, he had been cautious, holding back his strength to prevent his law fluctuations from being detected by the pursuing Immortal Exalts.

His goal had been to secure the sovereign god artifact quietly, without alerting any rivals.

But after sensing the true power of the Source of Life, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy could no longer maintain his composure. Even his heart, usually unmoved by the world, began to race. He stopped worrying about concealing the shockwaves generated by his strikes.

“Let's see how much longer you can hold out!” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s look toward Jian Chen turned increasingly predatory. As a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, the damage he dealt was far beyond what early-stage experts could manage. Healing such wounds would surely drain a massive amount of life energy. He refused to believe Jian Chen’s endurance was infinite.

A few moments later, as the other Immortal Exalts closed the gap, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy reached out. A massive pressure pinned Jian Chen in place. Then, with a sweep of his hand, he brushed through the air. As his laws washed over the area, he erased every lingering trace and aura they had left behind.

“You’re coming with me,” the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy declared calmly. He seized Jian Chen by the shoulder and vanished into the horizon.

The restrictive formations of the Skyscraping World affected the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy as well. However, as a peak Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, the suppression he felt was far less significant than that felt by those in the early or mid-stages.

He moved with incredible speed, crossing thousands of kilometres with every stride. Within a few steps, he had transported Jian Chen tens of thousands of kilometres away, successfully losing the trailing Immortal Exalts.

Once he came to a halt, he resumed his brutal law-based attacks on Jian Chen.

Simultaneously, his free hand began weaving complex hand seals. He activated a profound secret technique and suddenly pressed his palm against the area of Jian Chen’s heart.

Boom! Jian Chen’s newly healed heart burst instantly. The concentrated life force within was forcibly extracted. It flowed out of Jian Chen’s body, piercing through the Divine Armour of Heavenflight to pool at the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s fingertip.

This was the essence of the Source of Life. Its quality was incredibly high. As the thick aura of vitality spread, the surrounding wasteland was rapidly blanketed in vibrant greenery. Plants sprouted and grew at an impossible speed, transforming the area into an oasis in the blink of an eye.

Gazing at the sphere of emerald energy at his fingertip, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy smiled with contentment. He immediately channeled this power into the body of the Soul Guarding Ancestor without a moment's delay.

The Soul Guarding Ancestor’s vessel was in poor condition. Both the previous Divine Formation of the Heavens and the act of sacrificing his soul to manifest the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy had left his body battered.

As the sphere of energy integrated into the form, the Soul Guarding Ancestor’s body seemed to undergo a rebirth. It healed at a velocity that even surprised the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy.

“Incredible, truly incredible. This is a masterpiece of nature.” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy let out a joyous laugh. He glanced at the seed of ways held in Jian Chen’s grip and remarked, “While this thing is here, I won't be able to hide effectively. I’ll leave it for the others to fight over.”

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy struck Jian Chen’s shoulder with a heavy palm. The surge of laws vaporized Jian Chen’s entire arm. Then, before the limb could grow back, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy threw him aside with violence. The seed of ways slipped from Jian Chen’s grasp immediately.

“Now that the seed of ways is gone, I can give you my full attention,” the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy smirked. He grabbed Jian Chen once more and vanished instantly.

It wasn't long before the dozens of Immortal Exalts arrived, guided by the aura of the seed of ways. When they found the object floating alone in the sky, their expressions turned grim.

“This is bad! He ditched the seed of ways and escaped...”

“Curse it! Our worst fears have come true. Now that Yang Yutian has abandoned the seed of ways to go into hiding, tracking him down will be nearly impossible...”