The sudden upheaval left everyone even more bewildered and alarmed.
No one had expected the Seven Sword Slaves' final assassination strike to target Gu Xing.
Liu Sui was already too late to stop it, anxiety flashing in her eyes.
Although Marquis Changze wielded a fruit status within Azure Sea Lake, another presence that had suddenly appeared also possessed fruit status-level methods.
For a moment, it actually prevented him from acting.
Clear Void Sword Immortal and Goodman Bloodpine were likewise too slow to react. Besides, neither had intended to intervene.
Hu Xiaozi of the Water Wraith Tribe and Xie Yuan of the Celestial River Demon Crab Tribe also failed to stop it in time, despite mobilizing all their spiritual power.
Everyone knew that if the Seven Sword Slaves truly killed Gu Xing, the rightful crown prince, in the heart of Azure Sea Lake today, this grand banquet would be utterly overturned. The lake's court would be thrown into turmoil, and endless storms would sweep through the various tribes and factions.
These seven Sword Slaves had been raised by Marquis Changze since childhood. They were his personal Sword Attendants, always at his side, loyal to him alone. Their sudden betrayal and murderous assault were truly inconceivable.
On the viewing platform, Gu Feng and Gu Rui were also stunned, unable to believe the scene before them.
The Fragrant Consort's elegant eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze dark and thoughtful.
Du Ziqian's cultivation was too weak for him to intervene. The sword light was simply too fast, and the distance far too short.
In midair, the sixth Sword Slave combined four swords into one. Fierce sword intent intertwined into an overwhelming sword force, its cold radiance piercing the air. Carrying a destructive power that could sweep away rotten wood, it reached Apricot Robe's brow in