Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3993: The Wicked Immortal Elder

Observance Heaven City buzzed with talk. Numerous celestial beings engaged in animated discussions regarding the recent events.

The heavenly courts had personally intervened against prominent organizations within the Immortals’ World. Such a revelation sent shockwaves, particularly as it was linked to the turmoil in the Skyscraping World and the existence of a sovereign god artifact.

However, at this juncture, besides the Chaotic Star Heavenly Emperor, Xing Caijian, and a select few, no one else in the Immortals’ World was aware that Jian Chen possessed more than a single sovereign god artifact. They all tacitly assumed that the recovery sovereign god artifact was also the reason he could bring tens of thousands of cultivators into the Skyscraping World.

As the news from the Skyscraping World disseminated, the owners of medicinal gardens, who had been the first to learn of this and were actively searching the Immortals’ World for Jian Chen, grew increasingly anxious. The competition was escalating significantly.

“Whoever secures this recovery sovereign god artifact will attain an undying existence. This treasure is simply too alluring. An ever-increasing number of experts will vie for it…”

“So what if even heavenly emperors are involved? Faced with an opportunity that can fundamentally alter one’s destiny, countless individuals are prepared to relinquish everything, confront the mightiest adversaries without hesitation, and lay down their lives for a mere chance…”

“As long as the allure is potent enough, some will dare to challenge those protected by Grand Exalts, let alone mere heavenly emperors…”

At this juncture, various Immortal Exalts across the Immortals’ World let out sighs. Some immediately ceased all external perception, redirecting their focus inward towards cultivation, disengaging from the external strife. Others, after moments of internal conflict and hesitation, found the temptation irresistible and resolutely departed from their secluded abodes.

They had already resolved to contend for this sovereign god artifact. Even with influential heavenly emperors as their rivals, they remained willing to seize the opportunity.

The path of cultivation is fraught with peril and arduous challenges. The standing of a powerful expert is often built upon the fallen remnants of countless prodigies. In pursuit of a momentous, life-altering opportunity, many have already discarded all their reservations. They would not concern themselves even if they were to make the entire world their adversary.

On this particular day, all inhabitants of Observance Heaven City, from the esteemed city lord, Jiang Pingtian, down to the less powerful cultivators who had not yet attained the Immortal Monarch realm, felt an oppressive aura descend. Their breaths became unnaturally labored.

Jiang Pingtian swiftly rose from his position upon the throne within the city lord’s estate, his expression growing exceptionally grave.

“A supreme being has arrived in Observance Heaven City, announcing their presence through sheer aura. They have neither disrupted the city’s normal operations nor violated any protocols. It appears Observance Heaven City is poised to become even more dynamic in the days ahead,” Jiang Pingtian mused inwardly.

In a swift movement, the vice city lord, adorned in fiery-red robes and known as the Master of Fire Virtue, materialized. His demeanor was equally solemn. “Esteemed Jiang, do you ascertain the identity of these arrivals?”

Jiang Pingtian responded with composure, “They have dispersed a subtle yet immense wave of pressure throughout the entire city. While quite indistinct, its sheer magnitude emanates from all directions, rendering it impossible to pinpoint their location, let alone identify them.”

Upon hearing this, the Master of Fire Virtue experienced a surge of private astonishment. Jiang Pingtian, as the city lord of Observance Heaven City, wielded considerable authority within its confines. Yet, even he was incapable of locating this individual. This led him to the realization that this person’s power likely surpassed his wildest imaginings.

Jiang Pingtian continued, “Nevertheless, I can reasonably deduce their purpose. They have likely come seeking the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets.”

At this precise moment, an elderly man clad in grey robes stood unassumingly outside the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. He presented a remarkably ordinary facade, akin to a humble farmhand. His demeanor was modest and simple, blending seamlessly into his surroundings and drawing no particular attention.

Crowds bustled along the busy thoroughfare, yet they treated him as if he were invisible as they passed. Even when their gazes swept over him, they registered nothing noteworthy.

Almost immediately after the old man’s arrival, a portal of spatial energy materialized before him. The vista within revealed the miniature realm where the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets was situated.

Without a moment’s hesitation, the old man stepped through the spatial gate and found himself in the presence of the pavilion master.

“Tian Jizi, I require the precise location of Yang Yutian. Name your price!” The venerable elder in grey robes addressed the pavilion master. His voice carried an air of absolute indifference, devoid of any hint of additional deference, only the gravitas of addressing an equal.

“Wicked Immortal Elder, do you also intend to vie for the sovereign god artifact?” the pavilion master inquired calmly, seated before him.

“Three million years ago, during the great war against those Saints’ World experts, my disciple sustained grievous injuries. Recovering from them has proven exceedingly arduous. Despite exhausting all my knowledge and efforts, nothing has yielded results. However, the emergence of this sovereign god artifact of recovery presents a glimmer of hope for his healing,” the Wicked Immortal Elder articulated.

“Wicked Immortal Elder, you should truly reconsider. Acquiring a sovereign god artifact is no simple feat. The Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor of the Immortal Feather sect also harbors a strong desire for it,” the pavilion master stated with a gentle sigh.

The Wicked Immortal Elder’s gaze turned icy. “So what? Even if a Heavenly Emperor attempts to obstruct me, they will certainly experience my might firsthand.”

The pavilion master regarded the Wicked Immortal Elder with a profound look and remarked, “I must ask you to depart. I cannot assist you in this matter, as I am incapable of divining anything concerning him. You are undoubtedly aware of this limitation.”

“As the esteemed Master of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, you command the profound Technique of Heavenly Secrets. It’s conceivable you might uncover even the slightest clue in matters that elude my divinations,” the Wicked Immortal Elder pressed.

“Even I cannot glean any information. I must insist you leave now,” the pavilion master requested his departure.

“I shall employ a supreme secret technique, a creation of a Grand Exalt. This should bolster your Technique of Heavenly Secrets by no less than thirty percent,” the Wicked Immortal Elder declared, unwilling to yield.

“Even with the enhancement from your secret technique, I still won't be able to divine anything. This subject lies beyond the scope of the Technique of Heavenly Secrets; it cannot be captured through such arcane methods,” the pavilion master explained.

“If you make no attempt, how can you ascertain the outcome?”

“There is no necessity for an attempt. Why squander this precious effort?” The pavilion master’s patience was clearly thinning.

Losing his temper, the Wicked Immortal Elder took a decisive step. The miniature world encompassing the entire Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets began to convulse violently, as if seized by a powerful earthquake.

“Tian Jizi, is it truly so burdensome for you to employ the Technique of Heavenly Secrets on my behalf? Or perhaps you deem my strength and station insufficient to warrant such an effort?” the Wicked Immortal Elder bellowed in his frustration.

“Wicked Immortal Elder, this location is Observance Heaven City. You are well aware of the repercussions for violating its rules. There is no need for me to elaborate,” the pavilion master responded with detached indifference.

Drawing a deep breath, the Wicked Immortal Elder gradually reined in his fury. After a curt snort, he turned and exited the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets.

Not long after, the Wicked Immortal Elder materialized in an unfamiliar expanse of space. Before him, five resplendent stars materialized, each pulsing with an intense aura of life.

With a subtle gesture from the Wicked Immortal Elder, the five stars detonated. An immense surge of life force coalesced with great intensity before being wholly consumed by the central point.

As the vibrant life essence dissipated, remnants were exposed at the core where the stars had been.

A complete body was revealed, though it had been sundered into five distinct parts, each encased within one of the five stars.

“Awaken, my disciple. The means to facilitate your recovery has finally been discovered,” the Wicked Immortal Elder murmured with a profound sense of sorrow.

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