Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3967: Xing Caijian’s Gift

“Given her status, it's impossible for her to harbor any grudge against a junior Immortal Emperor. They're solely after the twin swords.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor shook his head in disagreement.

“By the way, did Yang Yutian fall into the Illusionary Ancestor's grasp in the end?”

“Your power allowed him to escape successfully. The Illusionary Ancestor made no move to block him,” the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance replied.

“She let him go? It seems they lack a proper excuse yet. After all, as a sovereign clan in the Immortals’ World now, they value their reputation deeply. Luckily, they show some restraint. If they shamelessly tried to seize it by force, nobody could stand in their way.” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor let out a soft sigh. “What a unfortunate timing. The old senior’s successor shows up at the worst moment. Senior Samsaric faces unknown peril right now. Without senior Samsaric to check the Waymight clan, how can mere courts of heaven like us possibly resist them?”

His thoughts reached that point, and the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor felt a heavy burden in his chest. Keeping up his earlier hopeful attitude became a real struggle with the Waymight clan looming large.

The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance grew quiet too. Had the Waymight clan not spotted the twin swords' successor, the courts of heaven could have easily offered him shelter. Even if direct protection proved tricky, they might have concealed him until the perfect moment to unveil him.

Yet now that the Waymight clan had taken notice, dealing with this grew far more complicated.

Top powerhouses in the Immortals’ World had long pierced the Waymight clan's hidden desires. In truth, it was no longer hidden knowledge among the elite circles.

“Years ago, the Waymight clan employed all sorts of tactics to draw in disciples from the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens. Today, those same disciples still carry the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens' name, but in reality, they've joined the Waymight clan fully.”

“The Waymight clan started plotting for the twin swords ages ago. The Sword Sect of Violet Heavens disciples they pulled in are poised to oust the primary bloodline at the opportune instant. Once that happens, they can claim the twin swords legitimately. Should the Waymight-backed main lineage secure the twin swords, it's as good as the Waymight clan possessing them outright.”

“Back when the twin swords stayed hidden, the Waymight-supported disciples held back. But with the successor now out in the open, the Waymight clan will surely strike soon,” the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance mused aloud.

At those words, the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's gaze sharpened with chill. He spat bitterly, “At that time, Daowei Fatian hadn't risen to Grand Exalt yet. I never imagined he'd already set his sights on the twin swords. Had I uncovered his schemes sooner, I would've let the Saints’ World experts finish him off.”

“The Waymight clan isn't alone in their greed. The twin swords hold such immense might—who in the Immortals’ World wouldn't covet them? Even without merging them, simply brandishing them offers huge intimidation.”

“Still, talking about it now changes nothing. We should focus on safeguarding the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens' original line,” the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance suggested.

The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor wrinkled his brow deeply and murmured, “Besides Daowei Fatian, the Immortals’ World only has the Grand Exalt of the Ancient and Profound. If we're truly desperate, we'll seek him out. The Grand Exalt of the Ancient and Profound may hesitate to cross Daowei Fatian for the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens, but it's our last resort.”

The Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance shook his head slightly and countered, “True, Ancient and Profound has held Grand Exalt status far longer than Daowei Fatian, but with the Book of the Populace in hand, Daowei Fatian's power surpasses what the Grand Exalt of the Ancient and Profound can counter. That approach won't work.”

“So, do you have a superior plan?” The Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor eyed the Heavenly Emperor of Sword Radiance.

“Haven't I mentioned it? The Waymight clan still minds their image ultimately. As long as they avoid outright theft, we'll have some leeway. It's just a stopgap, but we'll stretch it out as far as possible…”

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Under the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's formidable energy, Jian Chen crossed nearly half the Immortals’ World at breakneck pace before halting in some unknown stretch of space.

Freed from the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's binding force, Jian Chen regained his mobility. He donned the Illusionary Daemon race's mask and the Divine Armour of Heavenflight, merging seamlessly into the surrounding void.

Yet right after these steps, Jian Chen's eyes tightened. His gaze locked onto his palm.

Unbeknownst to him, a Space Ring had materialized there.

He rifled through his recollections carefully until it clicked: the Space Ring had been slipped into his grip covertly just before the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's overwhelming might locked him down and hurled him from the area.

His focus had been elsewhere, and his form immobilized, so the insertion escaped his notice at first.

Jian Chen lacked the leisure to inspect the Space Ring then. He couldn't be sure if any powerhouses had shadowed the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's energy to chase him. Thus, he vanished from that space instantly, shielded by the dual camouflage of the Illusionary Daemon race mask and the Divine Armour of Heavenflight.

From there, Jian Chen harnessed the Laws of Space to weave through the starry expanse. He switched paths repeatedly, darting about without direction like a fly sans head.

Finally, after three full days on the move, Jian Chen alighted on a rugged meteor.

“I'll cultivate undisturbed here for the coming while.” Jian Chen spotted a natural cavern and slipped inside, settling into a seated position. His recent breakthrough in the Laws of the Sword had boosted his total power immensely, demanding time to solidify it fully.

In truth, Jian Chen hadn't spared a moment to peek inside the Space Ring. He dove straight into pondering the Laws of the Sword.

The lingering essence from the Skyscraping Sword Venerable's seed of ways hadn't faded entirely. Traces of Sword Dao insight persisted. These way fragments dwindled and scattered bit by bit, urging him to grasp every instant and soak up as much insight as feasible.

Though the seed of ways' remnants fell short of fueling another breakthrough for Jian Chen, it promised a swift surge in prowess, one he refused to squander.

After seven days, the seed of ways' energy fully vanished. Those seven days of effort yielded gains that outstripped a hundred years of Jian Chen's typical grueling practice.

Jian Chen's eyes fluttered open gradually as he turned his attention to the Space Ring clutched in his hand. Its design screamed elegance and femininity. A subtle, lingering scent of a woman's fragrance clung to it.

Gazing at the Space Ring, a spark lit in Jian Chen's eyes. He knew precisely its owner.

With that, he extended his soul's perception into the Space Ring. The contents within stunned him at once, stirring a whirlwind of emotions.

Heaps of heavenly resources crammed the Space Ring. Spanning various grades, they numbered in the several hundred thousands altogether.

One look told Jian Chen these heavenly resources hailed from the Skyscraping World's medicinal gardens. Their vast assortment catered to countless uses.

Xing Caijian had bundled every heavenly resource she'd gathered in the Skyscraping World and handed them over to Jian Chen.