A scene that stunned everyone unfolded.
Suddenly, Gu Qingnian released both hands. The sword energy around him dissipated, all the soul rings before him vanished, and the terrifying splendor behind him disappeared.
Everyone froze, and the phantom greatsword that was about to strike Dai Yueheng and the others instantly collapsed and dispersed.
That was not all. The black-and-purple sphere radiating a savage aura also broke apart and vanished, as did the icy air that had spread across the entire battlefield.
At the instant they vanished, everyone, including those watching the battle from above, stared in utter astonishment.
Dai Yueheng and the others, who had been frozen stiff and unable to move, instantly returned to normal. Xixi, who had been struggling to break free of her restraints and sneak in an attack, halted in her tracks as the lightning around her instantly dissipated.
Even Chen Zifeng was dumbfounded. Using his martial soul already required intense concentration, and this disruption caused his soul power to falter. The Soul Chasing Sword attacking Gu Qingnian vanished with it.
On the field, Gu Qingnian's group of four faced Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, Yao Haochen, and Xixi, making the numbers even.
Apart from Gu Qingnian, only Xiao Xiao remained on the field.
No one understood what Gu Qingnian was trying to do. Dai Yueheng and the others opposite him hesitated, unsure whether to attack for fear that he had laid a trap.
Ma Xiaotao and the other two could not help simultaneously sending Gu Qingnian voice transmissions to ask what was going on, but all they received in response was silence.
After a moment, Gu Qingnian took a deep breath, and a hint of boundless vastness began to shine in his eyes.
The next instant, Gu Qingnian spread his arms wide and looked down at Dai