Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3941: Hunting Down Clear and Cloudy

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy ceased his pursuit, having already witnessed the elusive nature of Jian Chen’s concealment techniques. He understood that the only way to seize him was to maintain a relentless grip before his aura completely dissipated.

Once the trail went cold, locating him again would be as improbable as searching for a tiny needle within a vast haystack.

Having twice committed to the wrong path, he had allowed more than enough time for the boy to flee a great distance.

Internal fury burned within the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy. As a peak Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, his prowess was monumental, yet he was currently hindered by the unique environment of the Skyscraping World. The restrictions of the local formations and the surroundings suppressed many of his divine abilities. Under normal circumstances, an Immortal Emperor would never have been able to slip away from his sight.

Suddenly, the heavens of the Skyscraping World shifted once more. Starlight shimmered to form a magnificent celestial chart, and the crushing pressure of a peak formation began to saturate every corner of the realm.

Whenever the starry firmament changed, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt a prickling sensation of being watched. Despite his high Cultivation and profound comprehension, he remained powerless against this scrutiny.

The Skyscraping World functioned as a miniature realm, but it was also effectively a massive formation with diverse capabilities. To step into this world was to enter a series of peak-level formations. Naturally, there was no place for him to hide.

In that instant, an overwhelming premonition of danger caused the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s eyes to narrow. A bone-chilling sensation gripped his heart.

He had forgotten how many eras had passed since he last felt such dread, as there were very few figures in the Immortals’ World capable of evoking such a reaction from him.

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy whipped around to look behind him. The void cracked open as a surging sword intent erupted, dominating the space as if a supreme ruler had arrived.

Staring at the rift, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt an internal shiver. Even with his power, he lacked the ability to tear through the spatial fabric of the Skyscraping World.

An ancient sword then streaked out from the fracture. Its radiance seemed to contain the infinite stars, and it slashed down toward the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy with devastating force.

“T-this is the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star!” the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy exclaimed, his expression turning grim. He lacked the resolve to face the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star’s strike head-on. With a mere thought, he wove the local laws into massive hands to intercept the blade. Simultaneously, he retreated at high speed to evade the sword’s trajectory.

Violent energy surged through the air. The laws of a late Immortal Exalt flared, illuminating the region with a blinding brilliance.

However, as the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star descended, the hands formed from laws were instantly pulverized, crushed by the gargantuan power dwelling within the artifact.

Though the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy avoided a direct hit, a beam of light grazed him. Starting from his left ear, his body was nearly split in two. His left arm, the left portions of his chest and abdomen, and half of his left leg were obliterated, turned to dust by the might of the sovereign god artifact.

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt his blood run cold. The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star from the Heavenly Star Palace was fully intact—a sovereign god artifact in its prime state. Furthermore, he detected the lingering power of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor within it. Even as a peak Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, he was forced to flee from such a weapon.

“Swoosh!” The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt a sense of relief. Before the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star could strike again, he utilized a secret escape technique and vanished into the void.

Shortly after his departure, Xing Caijian arrived, followed by dozens of Immortal Exalts.

“What kind of god artifact is that... how can it be so frightening...”

“It is a sovereign god artifact, without a doubt. Could it be the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star from the Heavenly Star Palace?”

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The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star remained suspended in the air, visible to all the Immortal Exalts. The colossal pressure it emitted left everyone present in a state of shock.

In that moment, the gathered Immortal Exalts looked upon Xing Caijian with profound fear and respect.

Previously, they had only been cautious of her status and lineage. Aside from those factors, they would have ignored her entirely, as a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Emperor held little weight in their eyes.

It was only now, witnessing the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, that they truly began to fear Xing Caijian herself.

The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star eventually withdrew its aura. Its brilliance faded as it returned to Xing Caijian’s side. She closed her eyes softly, appearing to commune with the artifact spirit of the sword.

Suddenly, Xing Caijian’s eyes snapped open. She performed a secret technique to manipulate the stellar formation once more. Aided by the formation that spanned the Skyscraping World, she easily pinpointed the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy. Clutching the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, she set off in pursuit.

Meanwhile, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt his heart sink just as he had stopped to rest. He had not anticipated Xing Caijian’s relentless persistence. She had already tracked him down several times.

Yet, at the thought of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, he did not dare turn and fight. The strength of an undamaged sovereign god artifact was incomparable to one that was broken.

Most importantly, the artifact carried the power of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, making it an unstoppable force.

With a flicker of light, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy accelerated, putting more distance between them.

A moment later, Xing Caijian reached the spot where he had paused. Her expression was dark and displeased.

Suddenly, Xing Caijian bowed low toward the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star and made a desperate plea.

The artifact spirit of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star sent a communication that only Xing Caijian could perceive.

“I understand,” Xing Caijian replied firmly to the artifact spirit. Her gaze was cold. She was unsure if the expert had learned of the twin swords, but she could not take that risk. Therefore, this expert had to be eliminated!

Swish!

The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star transformed into a streak of light, piercing through the void and vanishing instantly.

Xing Caijian’s own power was far too low to wield a sovereign god artifact, so the blade was now moving entirely under the control of its artifact spirit.

In another part of the realm, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy had just begun to relax when his senses flared. His face paled, and he resumed his flight without a second thought.

Soon after, space ruptured and the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star emerged. Surrounded by the manifestation of astral power, it chased the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy with a terrifying, icy intent.

The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy fled in desperation, his frustration mounting. If this were a sovereign god artifact without a master or spirit acting against him, he wouldn't be this helpless even if he couldn't win.

Tragically, the Skyscraping World acted as a cage for him. Having only projected his soul here without his physical body, he was unable to exert his full power. He was barred from using the potent secret techniques that required his true cultivation base.

Conversely, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star was a sovereign god artifact whose quality surpassed the formations of the Skyscraping World. The world’s restrictions had no effect on it.

Because of these factors, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy found himself completely unable to resist the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

He fled frantically, but the environment kept him from reaching higher speeds. Meanwhile, the sword tore through the dimensions, closing the gap with inevitable precision.

The distance vanished. In just five seconds, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star was upon him.

Realizing escape was impossible, a look of grim resolve appeared in his eyes. He roared, “Ancient secret technique, Soul and Heaven as One!”

A massive surge of soul power erupted. The space surrounding the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy was instantly swallowed by darkness.

Swish! The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star pierced through the gloom with overwhelming force, seemingly cleaving the very fabric of space. The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s form shattered and dissolved into dust, leaving nothing behind.