Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3943: Jian Chen’s Guess

Upon hearing Xing Caijian mention the Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, Jian Chen’s mind drifted back to that enigmatic powerhouse. The expert had pushed him to such a state of helplessness that he was forced to utilize the white jade lamp as a final resort to secure a path of escape.

“Did he truly perish? Even within the vast expanse of the Immortals’ World, Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts are rare. Each one is a pillar of strength, and their loss is a blow to our entire world.” Jian Chen let out a sigh, contemplating the three sovereign god artifacts in his possession. All three were of a grade equal to the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

However, when confronted by that Seventh Heavenly Layer master, he had found himself with almost no options beyond enduring the onslaught through the Source of Life’s regenerative abilities. He hadn't even been capable of landing a single blow.

In contrast, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star had executed such a formidable opponent with effortless grace.

The realization left Jian Chen in a state of stunned silence.

Despite all being sovereign god artifacts, the disparity in their current performance was staggering.

Jian Chen reflected on his treasures. Each of his three sovereign god artifacts served a distinct purpose. The Primeval Divine Hall excelled in spatial manipulation, though its primary utility at the moment was the legion of slumbering generals housed within.

The Source of Life was dedicated to restoration, acting as a supportive sovereign god artifact that essentially granted Jian Chen an immortal physique.

Only the twin swords were specialized for pure offense, making them the only ones capable of standing on equal footing with the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

Having consumed a high-grade Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing, the twin swords had regained a significant portion of their power, yet Jian Chen felt their current strength was still far from sufficient.

Xing Caijian’s expression shifted with a mix of emotions. “You are correct. Anyone who reaches the Seventh Heavenly Layer is a vital asset to the Immortals’ World. Should a war between worlds break out, such experts hold the power to change the tide. Unless driven by blood feuds, they rarely fight to the death amongst themselves.”

She paused, her gaze landing on Jian Chen. “However, your situation is unique. Because that expert learned of your secrets, his death was necessary. Other sovereign god artifacts might be one thing, but those... must remain hidden for now.”

Jian Chen understood her implication. She was referring to the twin swords.

The twin swords were no ordinary sovereign god artifacts.

While standard sovereign god artifacts were immensely powerful, they rarely possessed the lethality required to threaten Grand Exalts.

The twin swords were the exception. The destructive potential unleashed by fusing the swords was terrifying—a power that could truly endanger a Grand Exalt.

He had been imprisoned by that Seventh Heavenly Layer expert for a considerable duration, during which his physical form had been obliterated multiple times. Jian Chen himself wasn't entirely certain if the expert had detected the twin swords during the struggle.

“Wait, I feel as though something was fundamentally wrong with that Seventh Heavenly Layer expert,” Jian Chen remarked suddenly.

“What do you mean?” Xing Caijian asked, her curiosity piqued.

“Looking back, I realized that he only ever utilized the laws to attack me. He never once drew upon his cultivation.”

“I recall meeting this individual before. In the past, he was merely a Second Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt with very mediocre cultivation and insights. Most notably, he acted as a subordinate to the Heavenloss Master, spending years scouring the Skyscraping World on my trail.”

“If he were truly a Seventh Heavenly Layer powerhouse, why would he involve himself in such trivial errands? The Heavenloss Master is only an associate of the fifth princess of the Heavenly Palace of Great Radiance, and she does not hold the same status as the elder princess.”

“Because of this, I suspect that the Seventh Heavenly Layer expert might not be the original owner of that body,” Jian Chen shared his theory. This doubt had been gnawing at him for a while. What could possibly exist in the Skyscraping World to attract a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt? It defied logic for such a high-level expert to be present here.

Now, the pieces were starting to fall into place.

“Not the original person? What are you suggesting?” Xing Caijian was visibly surprised.

“Princess Caijian, is it possible that this expert used a specialized technique to infiltrate this realm?” Jian Chen asked, his eyes sharp.

“That is impossible. The Skyscraping World is sealed shut. Access is restricted to everyone except for a Heavenly Emperor. Even for a Heavenly Emperor, forcing entry would be a monumental task. Attempting to break through the Skyscraping World’s formations would cause a cataclysmic disturbance. The entire realm would tremble; it couldn't possibly happen unnoticed.” Xing Caijian shook her head, dismissing his theory without hesitation.

“What if it was only a soul? Since he revealed his true power, I’ve only seen him employ laws, never his actual cultivation base,” Jian Chen argued. By analyzing the Soul Guarding Ancestor’s behavior, he noted a complete shift in personality and ability.

His recent actions were inconsistent with the behavior of a genuine Seventh Heavenly Layer expert.

“Even a soul wouldn't be able to bypass the barriers, regardless of the secret techniques used. Do not underestimate the defensive arrays of the Skyscraping World. These were set by several peak-level experts and span across multiple dimensions,” Xing Caijian stated, her faith in the realm's security unwavering.

Still, the presence of such a powerful Immortal Exalt was as baffling to her as it was to Jian Chen. “Once we depart, I will consult my father. He was one of the architects of these formations. If a vulnerability exists, he would be the one to know.”

Following their conversation, Jian Chen turned his attention to refining the seed of ways. Xing Caijian remained by his side, clutching the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star as she sat thirty meters away, acting as his personal guardian.

With Xing Caijian’s protection and the presence of her sword, Jian Chen felt secure. He funneled all his concentration into the refinement process.

The aura of the seed of ways was steadily diminishing. Its power naturally waned over time, and Jian Chen’s relentless refinement was successfully breaking down its inherent resistance.

Meanwhile, Xing Caijian watched the seed of ways intently, her eyes reflecting a hint of wonder. She whispered to herself, “This particular seed of ways feels different. It seems to possess a trace of sentience, as if it knows how to defend itself. I wonder if this change is linked to the passing of the Skyscraping Sword Venerable’s final will.”

As she thought of the Sword Venerable’s final remnant of consciousness fading away, a shadow of grief crossed her face.

It was the final confirmation that the Skyscraping Sword Venerable had truly vanished from existence forever.