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 presence faded entirely.

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

Having been misled twice by wrong paths, enough time had passed for his target to escape a great distance.

Internal fury burned within the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy. Despite being a peak Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt with extraordinary capabilities, he was hindered by the unique environment of the Skyscraping World. The restrictive formations and surroundings suppressed many of his powers; otherwise, a mere Immortal Emperor would never have slipped through his fingers.

Suddenly, the firmament of the Skyscraping World shifted once more. Glimmering starlight coalesced into a magnificent star chart, and the overwhelming pressure of a peak formation saturated every corner of the realm.

Each time the starry sky transformed, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt an eerie sensation of being watched. Even with his profound cultivation and comprehension of the world, he remained helpless against this feeling.

Though the Skyscraping World was a miniature realm, it functioned as a massive, multifaceted formation. Entering this space was equivalent to stepping into a series of peak-level arrays, leaving him with nowhere to hide.

Abruptly, an intense sense of peril washed over him, causing the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy to narrow his eyes as a bone-chilling cold gripped his heart.

He had forgotten how many millennia had passed since he last felt such dread, for only a handful of beings in the Immortals’ World possessed the power to threaten him so.

Whirling around, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy saw the space behind him tear open. A surge of potent sword intent erupted, dominating the area as if a supreme ruler had arrived.

Staring at the rift, he felt a shiver of trepidation. Even he lacked the power to rupture the space within the Skyscraping World.

An ancient sword then shot forth from the vacuum. Its radiance seemed to contain the infinite stars, descending upon the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy with devastating force.

“T-this is the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star!” he cried out in shock, his expression turning grave. Lacking the courage to face the strike directly, he wove the surrounding laws into massive hands to intercept the blade. Simultaneously, he retreated at high speed to evade the onslaught.

Violent energy erupted as the laws of a late Immortal Exalt flared with blinding intensity.

However, as the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star struck, the hands formed from laws were instantly pulverized, crushed by the immense power dwelling within the weapon.

Though the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy dodged the direct hit, a beam of light grazed him. Starting from his left ear, his form was nearly cleaved in two. His left arm, side of his chest, abdomen, and half of his leg were instantly erased, disintegrated by the might of the sovereign god artifact.

His heart went cold with terror. The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star from the Heavenly Star Palace was fully intact—a sovereign god artifact in its prime. Furthermore, he detected the residual power of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor within it. Even a peak Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt was forced to flee from such a weapon.

“Hmph!” Feeling a sense of relief that he survived, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy vanished into the void using a secret escape technique before a second strike could follow.

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

“W-what kind of god artifact is that… the power is terrifying…”

“It is surely a sovereign god artifact. 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, its overwhelming pressure leaving the gathered Immortal Exalts in a state of shock.

Now, every Immortal Exalt looked upon Xing Caijian with profound fear and respect.

Previously, they only respected her status and lineage. Without those factors, a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Emperor was insignificant in their eyes. Only now, witnessing the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, did they truly fear her.

The sword eventually withdrew its aura, its glow fading as it returned to Xing Caijian’s side. She closed her eyes, seemingly in communion with the artifact spirit.

“Find him!” Xing Caijian suddenly snapped her eyes open, utilizing a secret technique to manipulate the stellar formation. Aided by the realm-wide array, she easily pinpointed the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy and gave chase with the sword in hand.

Elsewhere, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s heart sank just as he had stopped to rest. He hadn't expected Xing Caijian to be so relentless. She had pursued him several times now without pause.

Yet, the thought of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star drained his courage to fight back. The strength of a pristine sovereign god artifact was incomparable to a broken one.

Moreover, the presence of the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor’s power made the weapon truly unstoppable.

With a blur of motion, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy sped away once more.

Moments later, Xing Caijian reached his previous resting spot, her expression darkening. “Senior, please help me,” she pleaded, bowing deeply to the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

“The cost is great, but I shall assist,” the artifact spirit replied, its voice reaching only her ears.

“He must be eliminated,” Xing Caijian stated firmly to the spirit. She was unsure if the expert had learned the secret of the twin swords, but she could not take that risk. The man had to die!

Swish!

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

Xing Caijian lacked the strength to wield such a weapon; thus, the artifact spirit took full control of its movements.

In another part of the world, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy felt a sudden premonition. His face paled, and he fled again without a second thought.

The void cracked open behind him as the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star emerged. Enveloped in starlight, it pursued him with a chilling, relentless power.

The Ancestor fled in desperation, his frustration mounting. Had the sovereign god artifact been masterless, he might have stood a chance, even if he couldn't defeat it. But here, he was at a total disadvantage.

The Skyscraping World heavily suppressed him. Having only projected his soul without his physical body, he could not exert his full power or utilize the secret techniques that required his true cultivation base.

Conversely, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star’s quality surpassed the realm's formations, allowing it to move completely unhindered.

Under these conditions, the Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy was virtually defenseless against the blade.

He pushed himself to the limit, but the environment slowed him down. Meanwhile, the sword tore through the fabric of space, closing the gap at an unstoppable pace.

In a mere 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, plunging the area into immediate darkness.

Swish! The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star sliced through the gloom with overwhelming might, seemingly rending the space itself. The Ancestor of the Clear and Cloudy’s form shattered and scattered like dust, leaving nothing behind.