Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3985: The One Behind it All

“I specially prepared this cauldron of pills for Qing’er so he could build the strongest foundation upon breaking through to Immortal Exalt. Why did you ruin these pills…”

“You might hold a grudge against the Master of Profound Secrets, yet why drag Qing’er into it? Even with your feud against the Master of Profound Secrets, couldn’t you pick another moment? Couldn’t you hold off until he completed refining this cauldron of pills before resolving your dispute…” the Illusionary Ancestor whispered to herself gently.

Her face shifted quickly, from rage to bewilderment and then despair. Indeed, traces of remorse occasionally flickered across her features.

She had been overly negligent and overly assured. Not just had she overly trusted the sway of the Master of Profound Secrets, but also the supreme power of the Waymight clan that none dared challenge. Precisely due to this belief, the Illusionary Ancestor assumed it was utterly secure to let the Master of Profound Secrets craft these pills. She believed no one in the Immortals’ World would target them.

Yet an unexpected mishap occurred.

Had she foreseen this earlier, she would have set up defenses in advance.

The four powerhouses overheard the Illusionary Ancestor’s whispers, realizing she knew the killer’s identity. Their interest surged instantly, prompting one to inquire cautiously, “S-senior Illusionary Ancestor, could we learn who slew the Master of Profound Secrets and wrecked this cauldron of pills?”

“Our power might fall short, but we’re ready to serve senior Illusionary Ancestor like steeds and help senior Illusionary Ancestor pursue the perpetrator…”

“The four of us wish to atone for our error. Though our united might is trivial compared to yours, we pledge absolute loyalty to the Illusionary Ancestor…”

“You… are truly dimwitted. Even now, you fail to recognize who ruined the pills. You’ve laid eyes on him personally. None other than Yang Yutian, who entered the Azure Light Mountain right under your guard.” The Illusionary Ancestor sighed.

“What? I-it’s Y-Y-Yang Yutian…” The four froze in shock. Disbelief flooded their faces.

Yang Yutian destroyed the Azure Light Mountain? That Immortal Emperor junior they barely regarded?

Utterly inconceivable!

“Seems you’re unaware of the Skyscraping World events, or else you wouldn’t belittle Yang Yutian so.” The Illusionary Ancestor sighed again. The Skyscraping World tidings had been sealed too tightly. None from these four’s organizations had kin or disciples who joined the Skyscraping World, leaving them ignorant of what unfolded.

“Never imagined Yang Yutian as the mastermind. He didn’t just slay the Master of Profound Secrets but obliterated crown prince Daowei Chengqing’s pill batch too. After all that favoritism shown him. Who knew he’d prove so vile,” the Jade Lotus Master complained for the Illusionary Ancestor.

“I’ll stay out of Yang Yutian’s affairs henceforth. From this point, I sever all ties with him,” the Illusionary Ancestor stated coldly. Moments later, she vanished, departing Jade’s End Heaven.

Yet she didn’t venture far. She lingered close to Jade’s End Heaven, casting a final, conflicted look at the Azure Light Mountain. Her gaze fixed on the fathomless crater from the Divine Formation of the Heavens.

The pill destruction had ignited her murderous aura. Regardless of the culprit—even the Sacred Beast clan—she’d show no mercy. But each time Jian Chen’s image surfaced, her volcanic killing intent softened beyond control. She couldn’t summon the resolve to hunt Jian Chen.

Abruptly, the Illusionary Ancestor shifted her sight to the Azure Light Mountain’s fringes. Amid a crowded peak, a plainly dressed woman drew her notice.

Outwardly an Immortal Monarch, but the Illusionary Ancestor discerned instantly she was a Fifth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt.

She was the inaugural master of the Path of Truth and Illusion!

Besides the Path of Truth and Illusion’s first master, two other concealed presences in separate spots caught the Illusionary Ancestor’s eye.

They were the Gold Yang sect’s Myriad Gold Ancestor and the Immortal Sect of Grand Unity’s Worldless Immortal Exalt.

Both Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts!

The Master of Profound Secrets’ realm wasn’t near the pinnacle, yet few in the Immortals’ World rivaled his Way of Alchemy prowess. His death, alongside the Azure Light Mountain’s ruin, sparked massive turmoil across the Immortals’ World.

Thus, the Path of Truth and Illusion’s first master, Gold Yang sect’s Myriad Gold Ancestor, and Immortal Sect of Grand Unity’s Worldless Immortal Exalt converged upon hearing the reports.

The Illusionary Ancestor knew these three sought Jian Chen. But with the pills gone, she lost interest in his business.

Next instant, the Illusionary Ancestor stepped into outer space. She dissolved into the starry depths, fully abandoning the area.

Though the Illusionary Ancestor left, the Gold Yang sect’s Myriad Gold Ancestor and Immortal Sect of Grand Unity’s Worldless Immortal Exalt remained hidden nearby. They hovered at Azure Light Mountain’s edges, scrutinizing the vicinity as if verifying a hunch.

“” The Gold Yang sect’s Myriad Gold Ancestor pondered aloud. An inkling formed, though uncertainty lingered.

Soon, he resolved and ceased concealment. A Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt’s aura unfurled subtly, then he appeared before the Jade Lotus Master in one stride.

Sensing the subtle aura eclipsing her own, the Jade Lotus Master’s heart clenched. She grew solemn.

For on Jade’s End Heaven, a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt was nearly unstoppable. None could bar their path.

But recognizing the Myriad Gold Ancestor, the Jade Lotus Master was startled. She saluted warmly with a fist and grin. “So it’s fellow Myriad Gold. Never expected fellow Myriad Gold to journey here personally. Are you also here to avenge the injustice done to the Master of Profound Secrets?”

“Fellow Jade Lotus, please recount all that transpired here.” The Myriad Gold Ancestor and Jade Lotus Master knew each other well. After brief courtesies, he got straight to business.

As he spoke, an unseen force spread, encasing him and the Jade Lotus Master, sealing off all.

At once, their forms blurred to onlookers.

“Fellow Myriad Gold, don’t be so exclusive, as I too crave the full story here.” The Myriad Gold Ancestor’s barrier ripped apart, and the Immortal Sect of Grand Unity’s Worldless Immortal Exalt materialized without a sound.