Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3958: The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt
Previously on Chaotic Sword God...
The actions of the Wayless Immortal Exalt came across as quite domineering. He showed no fear whatsoever in the face of Xing Caijian or the mighty group supporting her, the Heavenly Star Palace.
Even before discovering that Jian Chen's healing treasure was actually a sovereign god artifact, the Immortal Feather sect had already put out a reward, determined to track him down by turning over every rock across the entire Immortals' World.
With the revelation that it was indeed a sovereign god artifact, their resolve to seize him only grew stronger.
"Is your Immortal Feather sect eyeing the sovereign god artifact that Yang Yutian carries, planning to eliminate him and claim his prize?" Xing Caijian inquired without any emotion.
"Hmph, while sovereign god artifacts are valuable, our Immortal Feather sect already owns some. What reason would we have to stoop to such measures over just one object? The Immortal Feather sect demands this man's capture solely because he has slain four of our esteemed great elders," the Wayless Immortal Exalt replied icily. Numerous Immortal Exalts surrounded them. He absolutely could not risk tarnishing the Immortal Feather sect's name with accusations of robbery and murder.
"Who would have guessed that a heavenly court like the Immortal Feather sect could stoop to such shameless depths. Those four great elders met their end because you brought it upon yourselves," Jian Chen interjected abruptly.
"Brat, what exactly did you say?" The Wayless Immortal Exalt fixed Jian Chen with a fierce stare. Rage boiled within him.
"I said you brought it on yourselves. During my bid for the Thousand Immortal General spot in Observance Heaven City, your Immortal Feather sect obstructed me at every step. And even once I'd departed from Observance Heaven City, you dispatched a Space Laws-wielding Immortal Emperor specifically to hunt me. Had you refrained from that, would that Immortal Emperor have perished out in the void?"
Jian Chen went on, "Reflecting on it, the Immortal Feather sect's repeated interference might not have stemmed only from the Thousand Immortal General role. Your great elder Xia Tianming fell to me, bringing shame to your sect. Above all, the treasure in my possession drew your interest from the very start. That's why you seek my death."
"How bold of you. Junior, how dare you besmirch our Immortal Feather sect this way? No matter what, the fact remains undeniable that you've slain great elders from our Immortal Feather sect."
"Determining if it's slander or truth is straightforward. A quick probe in Observance Heaven City would uncover all the details," Jian Chen stated.
"What happened in the past holds no significance now. Regardless of fault, the four great elders of our Immortal Feather sect cannot perish without consequence."
Just as the Wayless Immortal Exalt prepared to respond, a resonant voice echoed through the area. It carried a composed tone, almost friendly and welcoming. Yet, upon hearing it, everyone felt a chill deep within.
That serene voice conveyed an intangible weight to them all.
The Illusion-condensing Swordmaster, who had been calmly drinking tea aboard his immortal vessel with his aura hidden, slightly narrowed his gaze. The hand gripping his cup halted briefly.
A dazzling orb of radiance materialized quietly in front of the Wayless Immortal Exalt. Within the glow, only a lean silhouette could be discerned.
"The Cloud Furnace Master of the Sword Sect of Jade Clouds offers greetings to senior Thousand Daggeraxe…"
"The master of the Path of Truth and Illusion offers greetings to senior Thousand Daggeraxe…"
"Myriad Gold of the Gold Yang sect offers greetings to senior Thousand Daggeraxe…"
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Though his features remained hidden, plenty of those present recognized who he was. Their expressions shifted as they quickly steadied themselves, shedding all pride to bow respectfully in salute.
Xing Caijian's demeanor grew even graver. She fixed her gaze intently on the luminous figure, as though confronting a formidable adversary.
The Thousand Daggeraxe Ancestor served as a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt of the Immortal Feather sect!
Reaching the Seventh Heavenly Layer marked the late stage of Immortal Exalt. It represented a vast gap from the Sixth Heavenly Layer.
The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star had previously felled a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt within the Skyscraping World. Given the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star's prowess, she held no dread toward such a figure.
Yet, directing the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star against the Immortal Feather sect would carry dire repercussions.
"Yang Yutian? Chang Yang? Jian Chen? Your name means nothing to me, just as your origins or history do not. I pay no mind to the dispute between you and Wayless. My sole purpose here concerns the demise of our sect's four great elders. How will you account for this to us?" the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt stated evenly.
His words flowed calmly, yet they radiated an unquestionable command.
Right and wrong held no interest for him, nor did the sequence of events. Results alone mattered.
To put it plainly, whether the Wayless Immortal Exalt had erred throughout, whether Jian Chen merely defended himself, or whether Jian Chen endured heavy damages and setbacks in the process, none of it concerned the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt. But if Jian Chen dared to injure members of the Immortal Feather sect and disgrace them, he owed the Immortal Feather sect a proper reckoning.
This stance amounted to intimidation, reinforcing that the Immortal Feather sect could rightfully dominate other cultivators, while any retaliation against them constituted a grave offense.
Jian Chen's brows knit faintly. The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's demeanor suggested he was beyond persuasion.
"No words from you? Very well, then here's your option. Surrender the sovereign god artifact you hold, and we'll overlook your slaying of four great elders from our Immortal Feather sect," the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt pressed on. He declared it openly before the assembly, without any concealment.
At those words, alarm gripped the Wayless Immortal Exalt. So many Immortal Exalts had assembled, each embodying a supreme power ruling over vast territories. Revealing their greed for the sovereign god artifact so blatantly in their midst would harm the Immortal Feather sect's standing.
Though they coveted the sovereign god artifact, such forthrightness was unacceptable.
Still, the Wayless Immortal Exalt lacked the boldness to voice objection or display even a trace of dissatisfaction with the Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt's approach, despite deeming it improper.
"So even the sovereign god artifact I carry has drawn your interest, senior!" Jian Chen chuckled. He scanned the area, eyeing the medicinal garden proprietors. "Yet you're far from the only one coveting my sovereign god artifact, senior Thousand Daggeraxe. Every senior present hungers for it. Some go so far as to challenge the Heavenly Star Palace to claim it. I can't help but question if you could truly keep hold of the sovereign god artifact should I yield it to you, senior Thousand Daggeraxe."
Around them, the gazes of numerous formidable Immortal Exalts gleamed oddly. A healing sovereign god artifact tempted them beyond measure. Gaining it meant securing immortality. For that prize, they'd sacrifice all without a second thought, even forsaking their own sects.
The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt wielded immense strength as a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, yet he paled far short of the Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star, infused with a heavenly emperor's might.
"With me present, none of you will compel a Heavenly Star Palace guest to yield. Senior Heavenly Star, safeguard Yang Yutian," Xing Caijian declared frostily.
The Divine Sword of the Heavenly Star promptly materialized above Jian Chen's head.
"Young lady, is the Heavenly Star Palace truly set on clashing with our Immortal Feather sect?" The Thousand Daggeraxe Immortal Exalt regarded Xing Caijian. His tone remained as mild as ever. "Our Immortal Feather sect holds sovereign god artifacts as well. I have no desire to see ties between the Immortal Feather sect and Heavenly Star Palace deteriorate this far."