Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3952: The Robbed Come Knocking

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

Every individual who had departed from the Skyscraping World was, without exception, ensnared within this array.

“The audacity of these people! To treat Master with such insolence is unforgivable!” An elderly First Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt aboard the Illusion-condensing Master’s immortal vessel erupted in rage. Just as he prepared to step off the craft to demand an explanation, a firm hand landed softly on his shoulder.

“Stay your hand,” commanded the Illusion-condensing Swordmaster. He had completely suppressed his aura, appearing as unremarkable as a mortal. He surveyed his surroundings with an indifferent gaze, utterly disregarding the formation created by the nine cauldrons.

Jian Chen also evaluated the nine vessels. He recognized instantly that while these golden cauldrons were high quality god artifacts, they were the lowest tier of that category.

Nevertheless, a formation powered by nine such high quality god artifacts possessed enough strength to restrain even Fifth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts.

The moment Jian Chen considered utilizing the Divine Formation of the Heavens, Xing Caijian seemed to anticipate his intent. She appeared before him in a blur, her expression laced with irritation. “You intend to flee the moment we exit? Is your trust in us so thin? 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 bringing you trouble. It is always preferable to minimize complications,” Jian Chen replied with a sigh of helplessness.

“The Heavenly Star Palace stands as one of the twelve courts of heaven, having ruled the Immortals’ World for eons. If we recoiled at the sight of trouble, what right would we have to occupy the world's summit?” 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.

Earlier, when the strand of sword Qi had forced Jian Chen out, the Illusion-condensing Swordmaster could have intervened but chose to watch. He wanted to gauge the extent to which Xing Caijian—or perhaps the Heavenly Star Palace itself—would go to shield Jian Chen.

There was, naturally, another driving factor: he was profoundly curious about Jian Chen’s true background.

Xing Caijian was fully aware that Jian Chen had slain great elders of the Immortal Feather sect, yet she was prepared to risk a sectarian war just to safeguard him.

Such actions suggested that his identity was far from ordinary.

At that moment, more than ten figures manifested outside the golden cauldron formation, each radiating an overwhelming presence.

Immediately upon arrival, one individual cast down formation materials, erecting a second powerful barrier outside the nine cauldrons. These overlapping arrays created a total blockade, as if the orchestrators feared even a single soul might escape the interior.

“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 such a thing.”

“What? Could it truly be that supreme figure from the Gold Yang sect? It is rumored that the Myriad Gold Ancestor is a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, the strongest expert of the Numerous Layer Heaven…”

“To think a figure of such status would grace us with his presence…”

“The Gold Yang sect isn't alone. Look at the Primordial Formation of Archaism. In the entire Ancient Immortal sect, only the Old Monolith Immortal possesses the skill to deploy such a grand array. However, this formation merely locks the local space; he wouldn't dare actually trigger its offensive power…”

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Several Immortal Exalts trapped within the formation cried out in shock. Identifying the figures by their unique formations, their expressions turned grim.

While some of the captives hailed from top-tier organizations, they were not in the same league as the Gold Yang sect or the Ancient Immortal sect.

At this juncture, the experts gathered outside stepped forward, passing through the barriers without resistance to enter the sealed zone.

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 hadn't a care in the world.

“I am the Cloud Furnace Master of the Sword Sect of Jade Clouds from the Cloud Extent Heaven. My apologies to everyone here. We have temporarily detained you because the medicinal garden my sect established within the Skyscraping World has been laid to waste. This garden is of vital importance to both myself and the Sword Sect of Jade Clouds. We cannot overlook this loss. Once the truth is uncovered, my sect 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 also offered their salutes. 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 over a dozen experts had gathered—all of whom had suffered losses—they never would have found the courage to detain those emerging from the Skyscraping World.

The group from the Courtyard of Ways stood off to the side, acting as though the matter did not concern them. It was evident they had anticipated this development and remained unfazed.

Representatives from other groups, such as the Ghost Immortal cult and the Myriad Ways cult, also suppressed any signs of irritation. The experts blockading the area were all mid-level Immortal Exalts, with several reaching the Sixth Heavenly Layer. Each one represented a titan of an organization. Combined, even a court of heaven would have to treat their coalition with respect.

“I am the Scholar Capital Master of the Modest Silence Heaven. My purpose here is singular. Long ago, I cultivated a Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing within the Skyscraping World, concealing it with a formation to ensure its maturity. To my surprise, someone stole that fruit during this recent opening.”

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

Upon hearing mention of the fruit, many Immortal Exalts present showed visible reactions. Meanwhile, the Heavenloss Master of the Sword Sect of Yang Soul looked increasingly sick, cursing repeatedly in his mind.

He was terrified of anything that might expose the connection between Jian Chen and the elder princess.

“So the Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing was the property of the Scholar Capital Master. It makes sense why it attained such high quality. With his formation hiding it, an ordinary person would have no hope of finding it,” remarked one Immortal Exalt who had just left the Skyscraping World.

The Scholar Capital Master felt a surge of anticipation. He fixed his gaze on the speaker and asked sharply, “Then tell me, who is the current owner of that Spiritual Fruit of Sword Nurturing?”