Chapter 234: Shocking!
At that time, after Tongtian Jiaozhu set up the Immortal Execution Array, he waited for the several Saints to attack. He had already made all the necessary preparations and was not afraid at all.
Even though the array was arranged simply, its power was immense. Even a Grand Supreme Golden Immortal trapped inside would meet a dead end unless they had the ability to break through the array.
What's more, Tongtian Jiaozhu personally sat within the Immortal Execution Array, making its power unimaginable.
Guangchengzi slowly explained to everyone his knowledge and countermeasures regarding the Four Swords of Immortal Execution.
After all, gathered here were the cultivators of the entire Honghuang realm. Aside from those involved in the calamity, Saints from Chanism, Jieism, and Buddhism, along with many disciples, had all come.
At the time, although Jieism was the strongest, it was nearly impossible for anyone to defeat Tongtian Jiaozhu within the Immortal Execution Array. Yet, they somehow succeeded.
The key factor was the sheer number of people who came. Four Saints directly took action against Tongtian Jiaozhu. No matter how powerful Tongtian Jiaozhu was in controlling the array, facing four Saints at once proved overwhelming. Even though the array helped him, he was ultimately defeated.
Nevertheless, it demonstrated to all the power of the Four Swords of Immortal Execution.
Sun Wukong and other junior cultivators had never witnessed the grandeur of the Investiture of the Gods War, nor had they seen Saints in action, so they couldn't comprehend battles of that level.
[Sun Wukong: Guangchengzi just said that Tongtian Jiaozhu relied on the Four Swords of Immortal Execution to briefly fight the four Saints to a standstill but eventually lost as the battle dragged on. Is the Immortal Execution Array really that powerful?]
[Guangchengzi: The Immortal Execution Array is even more powerful than you think. Back then, even though the four Saints were dealing with Tongtian Jiaozhu, if we disciples hadn't broken the array, Tongtian Jiaozhu could have stood undefeated, and the Saints wouldn't have been able to do anything to him!]
Guangchengzi had personally experienced this. When he and his companions broke through the array, it was extremely difficult. With the aid of the Primeval Lord of Heaven leading the other three Saints, they finally destroyed the array.
Without having gone through it firsthand, one could not comprehend the difficulty. Guangchengzi's vivid memory of the event allowed him to recount it in such detail.
Since the beginning of his cultivation, Guangchengzi had never seen such a massive formation. The Immortal Execution Array could be considered the top array in all of Honghuang, surpassing even the Zhou Tian Star Formation used by Donghuang Taiyi during the Lich War.
The Zhou Tian Star Formation, although seemingly powerful, didn't involve Saints in actual combat. However, the Immortal Execution Array saw the direct participation of five Saints in battle.
The Tongtian Jiaozhu fought against four opponents alone. Although he lost in the end, the array left a lasting lesson.
[Erlang Shen: Sun Wukong, this is something you've never experienced before. If you had entered the Immortal Execution Array back then, you'd definitely be shocked!]
The four swords now appeared on the weapon ranking list individually, rather than as a set, which diluted their collective power.
These four swords were meant to be used together in formation. If they were forcibly separated, their strength would be greatly diminished.
If the four swords had been ranked together, they could easily have placed in the top five, maybe even higher. The Four Swords of Immortal Execution' strength was not something that could be casually imagined; their power was backed by actual results.
[Sun Wukong: Are the Four Swords of Immortal Execution truly the most powerful treasures in all of Honghuang?]
[Taiyi Zhenren: What you said is a bit inaccurate. In terms of offensive power, when used together, these four swords can dominate all others. There's practically nothing that can rival them!]
[Haotian Jade Emperor: The strength of the Four Swords of Immortal Execution is universally acknowledged. There are only a few things that could surpass them. Be cautious as more people arrive.]
[Sun Wukong: If these swords are so powerful, I wonder how they compare to my Ruyi Jingu Bang? Which one is harder?]
[Erlang Shen: There's no comparison. Your Ruyi Jingu Bang is just a broken staff, merely a post-heavenly spirit treasure. How could it possibly compare to an innate supreme treasure? Even a light strike from the Four Swords of Immortal Execution would break your staff in two!]
Although Erlang Shen's words were harsh and made Sun Wukong furious, they weren't wrong. Sun Wukong had become extremely arrogant, and even though he was trapped under Five Elements Mountain, his nature hadn't changed.
Only such blunt remarks could quiet him down, though it was clear they did not wound him deeply.
However, Sun Wukong quickly lost interest in the Four Swords of Immortal Execution. Despite everyone praising their power, he couldn't see them himself, so he naturally didn't remain invested.
[Sun Wukong: Honestly, I'm more looking forward to the treasures that come after this. The Four Swords of Immortal Execution are impressive, yet they only rank here. The top ten treasures must be extraordinarily powerful to surpass these swords!]
[Ancestor Minghe: The Four Swords of Immortal Execution are ranked where they are because they were listed individually. They were not ranked as a set.]
[Haotian Jade Emperor: We don't need to guess. The treasures in the top ranks are surely the ultimate weapons in the hands of the Saints, which we rarely have the chance to see. Thanks to the weapon ranking list, we now have this opportunity!]
[Tathagata: The Four Swords of Immortal Execution are already so powerful. I'm familiar with the treasures that come after, but the exact ranking order makes me anxious!]
The appearance of the Four Swords of Immortal Execution had already shocked everyone, broadening their horizons. With so many people introducing and explaining them, especially Guangchengzi's detailed account of the events during the Investiture of the Gods, their understanding grew.
The immense power of the Four Swords of Immortal Execution left them stunned. Although they now knew of their existence, not being able to witness them firsthand left them with deep regret. Unfortunately, without a matter significant enough to compel the Saints to act again, it was impossible for them to ever see such a sight again.