The Four Saints' words brimmed with shock and horror they could not conceal.
Thus, even without seeing the scene clearly, all living beings knew.
Even against the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array, the Four Saints had still been defeated.
They had clearly suffered devastating injuries.
For a moment, all living beings could not help crying out.
"Is the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array truly this terrifying?"
"Was the claim that only four Sages could break it merely a rumor?"
"Even the combined strength of four Sages cannot break the Immortal-Slaying Sword Array?"
"This... this is utterly inconceivable!"
Yet all living beings failed to notice something.
On the battlefield, even Tongtian froze for a moment, astonishment spreading across his face.
"This is..."
Tongtian was bewildered.
Just earlier, he had clearly sensed the power of the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords gradually weakening under the Four Saints' combined efforts.
Yet in that instant, an unfathomably vast sword intent, deep as an abyss, had risen out of nowhere and poured into the formation.
In the briefest instant, the sword array had undergone an ultimate transformation, unleashing such astonishing power.
Then Tongtian thought of something.
"Disciple Changqing!"
That was it!
He immediately made the connection.
The Four Immortal-Slaying Swords were Spirit Treasures under Tongtian's control. If there was a second person who could influence their power,
then it could only be Gu Changqing.
Looking closely, he indeed saw Gu Changqing in a mysterious state, his Dao heart shining brilliantly.
Around him swirled all manner of profound sword intents, mysterious beyond measure and impossible to fathom.
So that was it!
The next moment further confirmed Tongtian's suspicions.
The divine radiance and immortal light filling the battlefield dissipated, revealing the scene within.
The Four Immortal-Slaying Swords thundered incessantly, spanning the Nine Heavens with a vast, soul-shaking presence.
More terrifying still, the four