Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3952: The Robbed Come Knocking

Jian Chen was not the only one caught in the snare. Even the disciples from the Courtyard of Ways and the Illusion-condensing Swordmaster—a formidable Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt—found themselves imprisoned by the formation of cauldrons.

Every single person who had exited the Skyscraping World was caught within the array's boundaries without exception.

“The audacity of these people! To show such blatant disrespect to the master!” An old man at the First Heavenly Layer of the Immortal Exalt realm shouted in anger from the Illusion-condensing Master’s immortal vessel. Just as he prepared to step off the craft to demand an explanation, a gentle hand pressed down on his shoulder.

“Be still,” the Illusion-condensing Swordmaster commanded. He had completely suppressed his aura, appearing no different from an ordinary mortal. He surveyed his surroundings with an indifferent gaze, utterly ignoring the formation created by the nine cauldrons.

Jian Chen also evaluated the nine vessels. He recognized immediately that these nine golden cauldrons were high quality god artifacts, though they were of the lowest grade within that category.

Nevertheless, a formation constructed from nine high quality god artifacts possessed enough power to restrain even those at the Fifth Heavenly Layer of the Immortal Exalt realm.

Just as Jian Chen considered activating the Divine Formation of the Heavens, Xing Caijian seemed to anticipate his intentions. She appeared before him in an instant, her expression clouded with annoyance. “You intend to flee the moment we arrive. Do you lack faith in us? I gave my word that the Heavenly Star Palace would protect you; therefore, no one shall lay a finger on you.”

“I only wish to avoid causing you unnecessary trouble. It is always better to have fewer complications,” Jian Chen replied with a helpless sigh.

“The Heavenly Star Palace stands as one of the twelve courts of heaven, having ruled the Immortals’ World for eons. If we lived in fear of trouble, we would have no claim to the peak of this world.” Xing Caijian spoke with absolute gravity, her tone unwavering. “Furthermore, what you perceive as trouble, we view as our duty and responsibility!”

The Illusion-condensing Swordmaster had been observing the interaction between Xing Caijian and Jian Chen. Upon hearing her declaration, his suspicions intensified.

Previously, when Jian Chen was forced out by the strand of sword Qi, the Illusion-condensing Swordmaster could have intervened but chose to remain a spectator. He wanted to witness the extent of the Heavenly Star Palace's commitment to Jian Chen.

There was, of course, another significant motive: he was profoundly curious about Jian Chen's true background.

Xing Caijian was well aware that Jian Chen had slain great elders of the Immortal Feather sect, yet she was prepared to risk a full-scale conflict with them just to shield him.

This suggested that his identity was far from ordinary.

At that moment, more than a dozen figures materialized outside the nine golden cauldrons, each radiating an overwhelming presence.

Upon their arrival, one individual began deploying formation materials, constructing a second potent array outside the initial one. These overlapping formations created a total seal, as if they were terrified that someone might slip away.

“That is the Nine Dragons Prison Cauldron Formation. Only the Myriad Gold Ancestor of the Gold Yang sect—the premier sect of the Numerous Layer Heaven—can manifest it.”

“What? Even the supreme expert of the Gold Yang sect is here? Rumor has it the Myriad Gold Ancestor is a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, the strongest cultivator in the Numerous Layer Heaven...”

“For such a prominent figure to arrive in person...”

“The Gold Yang sect isn't the only one. Look, the Primordial Formation of Archaism. Only the Old Monolith Immortal of the Ancient Immortal sect could deploy such a version. However, this array merely locks down the local space. He wouldn't dare actually trigger its offensive power...”

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Inside the barrier, several Immortal Exalts spoke in hushed, serious tones. Recognizing the perpetrators by the nature of the formations, they grew solemn.

Even those representing peak organizations knew they could not compare to the might of the Gold Yang sect or the Ancient Immortal sect.

Then, the experts gathered outside stepped through the barriers without resistance, entering the cordoned-off area.

The Illusion-condensing Swordmaster had already retreated from view. He sat within his immortal vessel, calmly sipping tea at a jade table as if he were alone.

“I am the Cloud Furnace Master of the Sword Sect of Jade Clouds from the Cloud Extent Heaven. My apologies to you all. We have temporarily detained everyone because a medicinal garden established by my sect within the Skyscraping World has been laid to waste. This garden is of vital importance to both myself and my sect. We cannot let this pass. Once the truth is revealed, the Sword Sect of Jade Clouds will personally visit each of you to apologize for this rudeness!” The Cloud Furnace Master offered a polite cupped-fist salute to the crowd.

“I am the Myriad Gold Ancestor of the Gold Yang sect. My apologies...”

“I am the Split Stream Master of the Immortal Sect of Scarlet Sun. My apologies...”

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Following the Cloud Furnace Master’s lead, the other experts offered their greetings. They were well aware that the people they had trapped were tied to various powerful factions across the Immortals’ World, including courts of heaven like the Courtyard of Ways. They did not dare to be overly antagonistic.

Had it not been for the fact that a dozen experts had joined forces after all suffering significant losses, they never would have had the nerve to intercept those leaving the Skyscraping World.

The representatives of the Courtyard of Ways stood apart, acting as disinterested observers. It was clear they had anticipated this turn of events and remained unperturbed.

Experts from other groups, such as the Ghost Immortal cult and the Myriad Ways cult, also suppressed any resentment. The jailers were all mid-level Immortal Exalts, with several at the Sixth Heavenly Layer. Each one stood for a major power; united, they were a force even a court of heaven had to respect.

“I am the Scholar Capital Master of the Modest Silence Heaven. My purpose is simple. I previously cultivated a Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing within the Skyscraping World, protecting it with a hidden formation so it might ripen. To my shock, someone has stolen it during this most recent opening.”

“So, who among you is in possession of the Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing?” By the end of his sentence, the Scholar Capital Master’s tone turned frigid, and the crushing pressure of a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt began to leak out.

At the mention of the fruit, many Immortal Exalts wore peculiar expressions. Meanwhile, the Heavenloss Master of the Sword Sect of Yang Soul turned pale, cursing vehemently in his mind.

He lived in terror of anything that might expose the connection between Jian Chen and the elder princess.

“So that Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing belonged to the Scholar Capital Master. It makes sense now why its quality was so high. With the master’s concealment array, it would be nearly impossible for an average person to locate,” one of the Immortal Exalts who had been in the Skyscraping World remarked.

The Scholar Capital Master felt a surge of anticipation. He fixed his gaze on the speaker and asked urgently, “Then tell me, who holds the Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing now?”