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 the brink of powerlessness, forcing him to ultimately rely on the white jade lamp to secure a narrow escape.

“Is he truly deceased? Even within the vastness of the Immortals’ World, Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts are rare. Every individual is significant, and losing one is a blow to the entire realm,” Jian Chen remarked with a sigh. His thoughts turned to the three sovereign god artifacts he held, all of which shared the same rank as the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

Nevertheless, when confronted by that Seventh Heavenly Layer master, he had found himself nearly helpless, capable only of enduring through the regenerative properties of the Source of Life. He hadn't even managed to land a single blow on his opponent.

Yet, in the end, the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star had executed such a formidable expert with effortless ease.

The realization left Jian Chen in a state of disbelief.

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

“The nature of their power is different,” Jian Chen reflected. Each of his three sovereign god artifacts served a distinct purpose. The Primeval Divine Hall excelled in spatial manipulation, though its primary utility currently lay with the slumbering generals housed within it.

The Source of Life was dedicated to healing, acting as an auxiliary sovereign god artifact that granted Jian Chen a body that was virtually immortal.

Only the twin swords were designed for pure offense, making them the only weapons in his arsenal capable of standing on equal footing with the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star.

The twin swords had previously consumed a high-grade Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing, leading to a significant recovery in their strength. However, in Jian Chen’s estimation, they were still far from reaching their full potential.

Xing Caijian wore a complicated expression as she spoke. “You are right. Any expert who reaches the Seventh Heavenly Layer is a treasure to the Immortals’ World. Should a war between worlds break out, such figures would wield decisive influence. Barring a blood feud, even internal conflicts rarely result in their deaths.”

Pausing her explanation, Xing Caijian looked toward Jian Chen and added, “But your circumstances are unique. Because this expert learned your secrets, his death was necessary. Other sovereign god artifacts might be fine, but they… must remain hidden for now.”

Jian Chen understood that by “they,” 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 posed a genuine threat to Grand Exalts.

The twin swords were the exception. The power generated by fusing the swords was so immense it was terrifying—a force truly capable of threatening even a Grand Exalt.

He had been restrained by that Seventh Heavenly Layer expert for a considerable time, during which his physical form had been obliterated repeatedly. Jian Chen himself wasn't entirely certain if the expert had detected the presence of the twin swords during the ordeal.

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

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

“Thinking back carefully, I realized that the Seventh Heavenly Layer expert only utilized laws against me. He never once employed his cultivation.”

“I recall this individual from before; he pursued me in the past as well. At that time, he was merely a Second Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. Both his comprehension and cultivation were quite mediocre. Crucially, he had even followed the Heavenloss Master’s orders, spending years scouring the Skyscraping World to find me.”

“If he were truly a Seventh Heavenly Layer powerhouse, why would he involve himself in such trivial matters personally? After all, the Heavenloss Master is only an associate of the fifth princess of the Heavenly Palace of Great Radiance, and she isn't even the elder princess.”

“Consequently, I suspect that the Seventh Heavenly Layer expert might not be the original person,” Jian Chen shared his theory. These doubts had lingered in his mind for some time. What could possibly exist in the Skyscraping World to attract a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt? It was illogical for someone of that caliber to appear here.

Now, a new understanding seemed to be taking shape.

“Not the original person? What are you implying?” Xing Caijian was startled.

“Princess Caijian, do you think it is possible that the Seventh Heavenly Layer expert utilized some unique method to infiltrate this place?” Jian Chen asked, his eyes fixed on her.

“Impossible. That is simply not possible. The Skyscraping World is sealed. Entry is restricted to anyone below the level of a heavenly emperor. Even for a heavenly emperor, forcing an entry would be a massive undertaking. At the very least, clashing with the Skyscraping World's formations would be a cataclysmic event, causing the entire realm to tremble. It could never happen unnoticed.” Xing Caijian shook her head, dismissing Jian Chen’s theory without hesitation.

“What if it was only the soul? Ever since he revealed his true power, I only saw the Seventh Heavenly Layer expert use laws. His cultivation was never used,” Jian Chen countered. Re-examining the events, he saw a stark shift in the Soul Guarding Ancestor’s behavior.

His earlier conduct was entirely inconsistent with that of a Seventh Heavenly Layer expert.

“Even just a soul would be unable to enter, regardless of what secret techniques were used. You must not underestimate the protective formations of the Skyscraping World. These arrays were crafted by several peak experts and span across many domains,” Xing Caijian stated, her voice full of confidence in the realm's defenses.

However, the presence of the Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt was as perplexing to Xing Caijian as it was to Jian Chen. “Once we depart, I shall consult my father. He was among those who designed these formations. If a vulnerability exists, he would be the one to know.”

Following their discussion, Jian Chen turned his attention to refining the seed of ways. Xing Caijian remained by his side, cradling 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 intimidating presence of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, Jian Chen’s anxieties faded. He channeled all his focus into the refinement process.

The aura of the seed of ways was growing increasingly faint. Its power naturally dissipated over time, and Jian Chen’s focused refinement was rapidly breaking down its remaining resistance.

Meanwhile, Xing Caijian watched the seed of ways intently, a look of intrigue appearing in her eyes. She whispered softly, “The seed of ways this time feels different than the ones before. It seems to possess a trace of sentience, as if it knows how to defend itself. I wonder if this is related to the passing of senior Skyscraping Sword Venerable’s last lingering will.”

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

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