Chaotic Sword God Chapter 3998: Breaking out of the Encirclement

With the fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals gathered, the Divine Formation of the Heavens saw a significant surge in power, making it unstoppable without Seventh Heavenly Layer strength.

Had the Space-splitting Venerable only possessed Sixth Heavenly Layer strength, lacking his Seventh Heavenly Layer foundation, his injuries would have been far more severe.

Yet, after unleashing two attacks, the Divine Formation of the Heavens began to fade, its power nearly depleted.

The fifty thousand Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals were, of course, the primary reason for this. Their energy was inherently limited, and powering the incomplete Divine Formation of the Heavens allowed for only two strikes.

Without their involvement, merely assembling the incomplete formation with a few dozen Immortal Monarchs and a handful of Immortal Emperors would have been a struggle!

“Yang Yutian, I have finally found you. It seems your formation cannot muster a third strike.” An excited voice echoed from the light screen generated by the Divine Formation of the Heavens. An old man materialized silently, extending his hand with lightning-like speed towards Jian Chen.

Jian Chen recognized this individual. He was one of the proprietors of the medicinal gardens within the Skyscraping World, who had convened at the entrance with the other owners.

Initially, this man had solely intended to reclaim the heavenly resources lost within the Skyscraping World.

However, upon discovering Jian Chen possessed a sovereign god artifact, many among them shifted their objectives.

Bang!

With a resounding impact, the old man's hand was halted by the protective light screen of the Divine Formation of the Heavens. The screen quivered intensely, rapidly succumbing to a web of cracks, appearing on the verge of shattering.

While the Divine Formation of the Heavens offered both offense and defense, its defensive capabilities fell far short of its offensive might. Coupled with the fact it had already launched two attacks, the formation's power was virtually exhausted, making the block against the Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt's assault nearly its breaking point.

Jian Chen's brow furrowed. Concurrently, the hearts of the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt and the Immortal Emperors who had assembled the formation sank. They could all perceive the Divine Formation of the Heavens nearing collapse, incapable of launching further attacks.

The old man, sensing the imminent shattering of the Divine Formation of the Heavens, immediately let out a sneer and struck again, unleashing his formidable power as a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt.

“Sect master, allow me to intercept him!” the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt exclaimed, abandoning his position within the formation. Potent demon Qi emanated from him, solidifying into a formidable shield before them.

Upon the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt's departure from the formation, the immense Divine Formation of the Heavens vanished, retracted by the overwhelming power of the Primeval Divine Hall.

Instantly, all the Nine-heavenly Xuan Immortals, Immortal Monarchs, and Immortal Emperors disappeared from sight, leaving only the Immortal Devouring Orchid exposed.

The Immortal Devouring Orchid reacted almost simultaneously with the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt. Numerous thick tendrils began to extend, interwoven into a robust barrier in front of them.

Boom!

Precisely at this moment, the old man's attack descended. With a heavy thud, his palm strike effortlessly shattered the shield the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt had materialized from his demon Qi.

The Thousand Soul Demon Exalt spat blood, colliding forcefully with the Immortal Devouring Orchid behind him. The sheer force even sent the massive Immortal Devouring Orchid staggering backward.

After repelling the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, the old man's palm strike retained residual power, striking the barrier woven by the Immortal Devouring Orchid's tendrils. The wall of verdant plant matter disintegrated instantaneously, vines of all sizes shredded and sent flying in every direction.

The Immortal Devouring Orchid trembled violently, cracks immediately appearing on its colossal main trunk as green liquid began to ooze out.

They were, after all, confronting a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt. Even with the combined efforts of the Immortal Devouring Orchid and the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt, they barely managed to impede his assault.

Although the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt took the initial brunt of the attack, the damage sustained by the Immortal Devouring Orchid was significantly less. Paired with its remarkable resilience, the fissure on its primary stalk ceased its expansion almost immediately. Furthermore, its severed tendrils began to regenerate with noticeable speed.

Concurrently, the old man’s palm strike had been completely neutralized.

Jian Chen materialized, utilizing the Laws of Space to bypass both the Thousand Soul Demon Exalt and the Immortal Devouring Orchid. He rapidly retreated into the distance with them, showing no hesitation or pause whatsoever.

This was because, aside from the Divine Formation of the Heavens, he currently possessed no other means to pose a threat to Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalts.

Despite his recent substantial advancements with the Hundred Superimposition Sword, he had only managed to achieve comprehension up to the eighth layer.

Reaching the eighth layer equates to an eightfold increase in combat prowess. However, given his foundation as a Ninth Heavenly Layer Immortal Emperor, even multiplied eight times, it was insufficient to challenge a Sixth Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt.

The disparity in cultivation was simply too vast!

“Yang Yutian, you won’t be escaping this time!” the old man bellowed furiously from behind. Having gleaned considerable insight into Jian Chen’s methods from those who emerged from the Skyscraping World, he wasted no time, pursuing Jian Chen with utmost speed.

With a single stride, he appeared directly in Jian Chen’s path, effectively blocking his escape.

This was no longer the Skyscraping World. Freed from the confines of its peculiar environment, his Sixth Heavenly Layer cultivation allowed him to traverse the entirety of the Reverent Observance Heaven in mere steps.

Moreover, with this brief interlude, the number of arriving Immortal Exalts continued to grow. The least cultivated among them was at the Fourth Heavenly Layer.

Early Immortal Exalts, perhaps recognizing their limitations, chose not to participate in this chase.

“This individual annihilated a million members of my Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants, bringing our sect to the brink of extinction. Such actions are unpardonable. Anyone who dares to vie with me for him will find themselves opposed by my Immortal Sect of Colossal Elephants and myself…” The Space-splitting Venerable, gradually regaining his strength, also gave chase. His eyes blazed crimson with rage and fury as he roared toward the heavens.

As the formidable aura of the Space-splitting Venerable, a Seventh Heavenly Layer Immortal Exalt, permeated the surroundings, a sense of caution flickered in the eyes of the approaching Immortal Exalts.

Yet, it was merely caution. The Space-splitting Venerable, on his own, was not enough to deter these individuals.

After all, this was a pursuit of great opportunity and fortune, a chance to alter their destinies. Faced with such allurements, even the presence of Heavenly Emperors would not necessarily make them falter.

Meanwhile, just as Jian Chen’s escape route was obstructed, he activated the Divine Armour of Heavenflight, causing him and his presence to vanish completely from the area.

The incoming Immortal Exalts were not taken aback. In the following instant, several of them unleashed their attacks simultaneously, their potent cultivations causing the very fabric of space to tremble.

With their cultivation levels, at least reaching the mid-Immortal Exalt stage, and their combined efforts, the spatial disturbance generated was so immense it impacted nearly half of the Reverent Observance Heaven, inducing violent tremors throughout the region’s space. Countless sects and cities felt the reverberations.