Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3971: Second Strike of the Formation

Following the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor's departure, Jian Chen chose not to stay behind. With the Illusionary Daemon race's mask and the Divine Armour of Heavenflight hiding his identity, he departed quietly using the Laws of Space.

Subsequently, he kept drifting without direction amid the vast sea of stars for several extra hours until he arrived at a barren planet.

This world was enormously vast, scarcely smaller than the eighty-one planets in the Saints’ World. Evidence suggested it once teemed with vitality, yet now it stood utterly lifeless and empty, devoid of any living presence.

Employing his soul senses, Jian Chen scanned the whole planet and detected a massive cave at its core. After a brief pause, he teleported straight into the planet's depths via the Laws of Space, then deployed a series of formation banners to establish a concealing array.

The array's level wasn't particularly advanced. It merely obstructed soul senses from early Immortal Exalts. This was among the treasures he obtained from the Skyscraping World.

Having drawn the interest of the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor, and uncertain whether he'd also attracted notice from experts matching or surpassing heavenly emperors, Jian Chen stayed on high alert. He avoided lingering in any single spot for extended periods.

Despite the protection from both the mask and the armor, Jian Chen remained unwilling to lower his guard.

Once the concealing formation was in place within the heart of the forsaken star, he settled into the dim, silent void and started to stabilize his Way of the Sword.

The Sword Sage realm represented an entirely fresh stage for Jian Chen. It also introduced brand-new abilities. Having just acquired these powers, he required time to get accustomed to them. Without that, fully harnessing the might from his latest cultivation level would prove challenging.

“” Jubilation filled Jian Chen. The breakthrough in the Laws of the Sword had enhanced the essence of his strength across multiple facets. The Shadowless Lifetaking Strike and Hundred Superimposition Sword now possessed far greater potency.

Though he remained at the Immortal Emperor level, his combat capability had surged dramatically. Dealing with early Immortal Exalts would come even more effortlessly now.

Jian Chen didn't prolong his stay on this world. A few months passed before he collected the concealing formation, wiped away all traces and auras, and slipped away under the guise of the Divine Armour of Heavenflight and the Illusionary Daemon race's mask. He sought out another site for cultivation.

In this manner, Jian Chen shifted his position every few months. After a full five years, he at last completed the stabilization of the Sword Sage realm. He had fully mastered every transformation and enhancement stemming from this advancement.

Jian Chen hadn't yet attained the ultimate pinnacle of initial Sword Sage attainment. As he delved deeper into the Laws of the Sword ahead, further progress remained possible.

Suddenly, Jian Chen's mind trembled. The Spatial Insect Emperor's beast soul power rushed from its concealment. Deep spatial secrets continuously integrated into his soul.

This beast soul energy proved immensely advantageous to Jian Chen. With each portion of the Spatial Insect Emperor's beast soul he integrated, Jian Chen distinctly felt his understanding and control over the Laws of the Sword accelerating at an astonishing pace.

Such were the rewards from advancing the Laws of the Sword.

Progress in the Way of the Sword equated to empowerment of the soul.

Whenever his soul grew stronger, the latent power of the Spatial Insect Emperor within Jian Chen would emerge, bolstering his Laws of Space.

Jian Chen ceased relocating so often. He lingered on the present meteor for nearly twenty years before awakening.

In these brief two decades, his advancement outpaced what others might accomplish in tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years. His Laws of Space had advanced directly to the Ninth Heavenly Layer of Immortal Emperor.

The Spatial Insect Emperor's beast soul power hadn't depleted entirely. A small remnant still concealed itself in Jian Chen's body. By his calculation, this leftover essence could propel his Laws of Space to the First or Second Heavenly Layer of Immortal Exalt.

Beyond the Laws of Space attaining the Ninth Heavenly Layer of Immortal Emperor, the Profound Sword Qi within his soul had also risen to six strands. Jian Chen's hidden aces had grown more formidable once more.

“” Jian Chen murmured softly in his thoughts. For him, the Immortal Exalt realm seemed an unattainable height.

“” The Primeval artifact spirit's voice echoed in Jian Chen's mind at that instant.

Jian Chen promptly entered the Primeval Divine Hall. He encountered the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt in a secluded chamber.

Currently, the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt floated above tens of thousands of Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal disciples. Nearby stood dozens of Immortal Monarchs and a handful of Immortal Emperors.

Jian Chen observed unrestrained delight and thrill on these individuals' faces. The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt shared the same expression.

“What event has brought such joy to everyone?” Jian Chen swept his gaze over the group and inquired with curiosity. Yet, upon spotting the Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal disciples beneath, his eyes lit up instantly.

After years without activating the Divine Formation of the Heavens, he realized the count of Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal disciples had swelled to fifty thousand.

Fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals now met the threshold for deploying the Divine Formation of the Heavens!

“Hehehehe, sect master, you've surely seen it yourself. Our sect has gathered fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortal disciples. During my recent test, I found that with all fifty thousand assembled, the Divine Formation of the Heavens has undergone a subtle evolution,” the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt stated with excitement. His deference to Jian Chen had intensified.

“Stop? What our sect? Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, you're not part of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens as a disciple, nor in its leadership. Keep that distinction in mind.” Jian Chen swiftly corrected the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt.

“Hehe, it's no matter, it's no matter.” The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt scratched his head sheepishly.

“It does matter. You're rooted in the demonic path ultimately. Demons and immortals differ fundamentally. You cannot become part of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens.” Jian Chen moved past the issue without lingering. A trace of anticipation gleamed in his eyes. “Explain it to me—what changes have occurred in the Divine Formation of the Heavens?”

“Hehe, sect master, see for yourself.” The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt grinned enigmatically before gesturing to the others. Soon, the fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals, dozens of Immortal Monarchs, few Immortal Emperors, and the Immortal Devouring Orchid swiftly formed the Divine Formation of the Heavens with practiced ease.

At once, dazzling radiance engulfed the surrounding area. An overwhelming pressure permeated the chamber, catching Jian Chen off guard.

From the aura alone, Jian Chen discerned that the Divine Formation of the Heavens had become considerably more potent than previously.

Abruptly, a brilliant ray of light burst forth, crashing into the Primeval Divine Hall's floor with a thunderous boom. It whipped up a tempest of energy.

Jian Chen narrowed his eyes from afar. He fixed his gaze on the Divine Formation of the Heavens. After this attack, the formation didn't collapse from exhaustion. Rather, it sustained its formidable pressure.

“” The realization flashed through Jian Chen's thoughts.

In the following instant, his suspicion proved true. Yet another destructive beam descended with undiminished force, smashing into the ground with a resounding crash.