Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3997: Retrieving the Divine Mountain (2)

Meanwhile, Jian Chen also made his entrance into the Divine Formation of the Heavens. This formation, now endowed with both offensive and defensive might, boasted an incredibly stout defense. The formation on its own was capable of repelling the assaults of mid Immortal Exalts.

At the very core of the formation, Jian Chen assumed the primary position. The moment he occupied this central point, it was as if he had become the very consciousness of the formation. He could perceive every subtle shift within it, effortlessly commanding all available power.

At this juncture, the formidable power stemming from fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals, several dozen Immortal Monarchs, nine Immortal Emperors, the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, and the Immortal Devouring Orchid was unified by the formation, now completely under Jian Chen’s dominion.

Perceiving the immense destructive energy contained within the formation, Jian Chen grew concerned that its sheer potency might inadvertently harm the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain. Consequently, he promptly commanded, “Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, exit the formation!”

With a clear understanding of his intent, the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt vacated his position within the formation without the slightest hesitation.

Having lost the contribution of a Fourth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, the might of the Divine Formation of the Heavens experienced a significant decline.

Nevertheless, it still retained a formidable power equivalent to that of a peak Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt.

Wasting no more time, Jian Chen launched his decisive strike. A tempestuous storm of energy surged forth, tearing through the surrounding space. The power of the Divine Formation of the Heavens transformed into a gigantic beam of light, piercing directly into the heavens and violently impacting the location of the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain.

Boom!

A peculiar tearing sound emanated from the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain’s concealed location, as though its ensnaring, invisible power had been severed. Freed from the guise and restraint of this power, the colossal mountain, previously hidden within the spatial void, finally made its appearance.

The Energy-gathering Divine Mountain, which had been sealed away by the Star Clustered Ancestor, was now liberated by Jian Chen’s formidable Divine Formation of the Heavens.

This single strike also alerted every Immortal Exalt across the Reverent Observance Heaven. Instantly, potent soul senses converged from afar, arriving in mere moments.

“What an astonishing formation… It must be, this is the formation spoken of in the legends…”

“It's Yang Yutian from the Skyscraping World. I never imagined he would reveal himself so promptly after the departure of the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor. He’s merely an Immortal Emperor, yet he demonstrates such audacity. Is he not concerned about the Soaring Immortal Heavenly Emperor’s sudden return…”

“As anticipated, Yang Yutian was indeed concealed within the Reverent Observance Heaven. He’s boldly revealing himself now, all for the retrieval of the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain. His attachment to this sect is truly profound…”

A multitude of Immortal Exalts across the Reverent Observance Heaven let out sighs of resignation. Simultaneously, numerous Immortal Exalts, their eyes blazing with eager anticipation, propelled themselves through the air, hastening towards the Sword Region of Violet Heavens with utmost speed.

A few figures within Observance Heaven City also abruptly lifted their gazes before swiftly heading towards the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens with incredible velocity.

Within the confines of the city lord's estate, Jiang Pingtian stood upon the uppermost level, his gaze fixed in the direction of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens. His brow was deeply furrowed, a clear indication of his mounting apprehension.

Above the primary peak of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens, the massive Energy-gathering Divine Mountain descended, exuding an aura comparable to a high-grade divine artifact. Below, Jian Chen meticulously formed seals with his hands, employing a secret technique to assert control over the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain.

The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt rejoined his position within the formation. His return propelled the Divine Formation of the Heavens to its zenith of current capability.

“The Divine Formation of the Heavens has exhausted its power. Yang Yutian, you deserve death ten thousand times over for slaughtering a million disciples from my Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants!” A bone-chilling voice, seeming to emanate from the abyss, echoed with icy killing intent.

The Space-splitting Venerable of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants materialized silently, radiating an imposing aura.

However, his palpable pressure appeared somewhat strained. Despite being at the Seventh Heavenly Layer, his actual strength was only commensurate with that of the Sixth Heavenly Layer.

The wounds inflicted by the elder princess of the Heavenly Palace of Great Radiance were exceedingly severe. Despite consuming precious high-grade God Tier pills for healing, Jian Chen had not yet fully recovered to his prime condition.

Beneath the dazzling luminescence of the Divine Formation of the Heavens, Jian Chen subtly turned his head while maneuvering the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain. His gaze intersected with the Space-splitting Venerable, who had abruptly manifested. Though it was their initial encounter, Jian Chen’s deduction of the Venerable’s identity was swift, based on his pronouncements.

Indeed, within the entirety of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants, only one individual commanded a cultivation realm of such magnitude.

“What precisely is your identity? For whom do you labor? And why did you perpetrate the massacre of a million disciples from my Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants?” The Space-splitting Venerable’s teeth gnashed, his hatred penetrating to the very marrow of his bones.

“Do you not already ascertain my identity? Considering the long-standing animosity between the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens and the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants, is it not entirely logical for me to annihilate your sect?” Jian Chen responded with composure, yet his hands remained occupied, diligently gathering the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain with utmost haste.

“Preposterous! Cease your deceits. You are no disciple of the Sword Sect of Violet Heavens. You merely don the guise of a disciple to conceal your true self.”

The Space-splitting Venerable bellowed in fury. His gaze swept across the Immortal Emperors and the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt trapped within the Divine Formation of the Heavens. A surge of uncontainable rage coursed through him.

These individuals, once captives of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants, had now become Jian Chen’s most potent assets, augmenting the power of the Divine Formation of the Heavens immeasurably. This turn of events ignited the Space-splitting Venerable’s wrath.

“Once I have you ensnared, I shall flay your skin and subject your soul to the torment of a demon insect’s ceaseless gnawing,” the Space-splitting Venerable roared, his fury unchecked. Sensing the imminent arrival of numerous formidable experts, he abandoned all hesitation, launching a long-distance strike directly at Jian Chen.

Instantly, the overwhelming might of a late Immortal Exalt saturated the environment. A colossal hand materialized within the void, encompassing the surroundings and trapping Jian Chen along with the Divine Formation of the Heavens.

Having definitively identified the perpetrator behind the destruction of the Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants, the Space-splitting Venerable, consumed by rage, even neglected to inform Daowei Chengqing of Jian Chen’s presence.

Concurrently, the Energy-gathering Divine Mountain rapidly contracted, transforming into a streak of light that settled within Jian Chen’s grasp. Subsequently, the Divine Formation of the Heavens Re-ignited its blinding radiance, unleashing a formidable pressure that caused the Space-splitting Venerable’s expression to falter.

With the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt’s added might, the Divine Formation of the Heavens displayed its full potential, posing a genuine threat even to late Immortal Exalts.

However, the Space-splitting Venerable remained largely unfazed, offering a sneer. “Spare me your facade. Your formation’s power is limited to a single, devastating strike. That assault has been expended. You are incapable of unleashing a second attack in rapid succession.”

Yet, the moment these words left the Space-splitting Venerable’s lips, his countenance drastically shifted.

A brilliant beam of light erupted from the Divine Formation of the Heavens, cleaving through the fabric of space and impaling the colossal energy hand as if it were utterly insubstantial, hurtling directly towards the Space-splitting Venerable.

“Damn it, the rumors were inaccurate!” The Space-splitting Venerable’s eyes narrowed in a mixture of surprise and alarm. Nevertheless, being a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, his reaction was swift. He propelled his fist forward in a direct counter.

As the Space-splitting Venerable unleashed his strike, the void reverberated with a thunderous boom. The unleashed energy tore through space, and the vague manifestation of a colossal elephant hoof appeared, seemingly poised to crush the world beneath its might.

Boom!

With a resounding impact, the Space-splitting Venerable was propelled backward at great speed. He traveled a hundred kilometers before managing to regain his footing with considerable difficulty, his face flushed crimson.

He gazed back at the Divine Formation of the Heavens, now a hundred kilometers distant, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Still bearing his injuries, he could only exert the strength equivalent to a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. However, his foundational cultivation remained at the Seventh Heavenly Layer. How could he have been so easily repelled with his established prowess?With a sudden expulsion of blood from his mouth, the Space-splitting Venerable's body, akin to fragile porcelain, became heavily fractured.