The Dragon-Slaying Sword (II)

"Jesse, what's wrong?" Fanxin asked.

"That sword? That sword hurt me." Jesse held out his hand for Fanxin to see. Fanxin's expression changed upon seeing it, because he discovered a hideous scar on Jesse's palm, deep enough to expose the bone.

If Jesse hadn't pulled back quickly, his hand would have been severed.

Fanxin then looked ahead and saw a long sword, about 1.6 meters long, with double blades and a jet-black blade, stuck in the ground. It was radiating an astonishing aura, like a ferocious beast about to awaken.

"Is this it?" Fanxin asked.

"Yes, I thought it was just an ordinary sword. I touched it, and a beam of light shot out from it, slashing directly at my hand. If I hadn't used countless vines to block it, half of my hand would have been cut off," Jesse said.

"Hmph, this is no ordinary sword. To emit such astonishing energy, it must have a remarkable origin," Fanxin said after examining it for a moment. The longsword was radiating an astonishing aura, even startling him.

"Then what should we do?" Wang Yan asked.

"Take Jesse up there first, heal her wounds, and be ready to take cover at any time," Fanxin said, looking at the sword.

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan paused for a moment, then said, "You don't mean you're trying to subdue that sword, do you? That's very dangerous."

"Hehe, don't worry, I'm a soul being, it doesn't matter if I get cut. I can recover by absorbing Soul Power," Fanxin said. "I must get my hands on this sword."

Even before its use, this sword possesses such power; if he could master it, his strength would undoubtedly increase significantly. He will soon face the formidable Akainu, and without sufficient strength, he would have no chance of victory. This sword might be able to help him, therefore he prepares to take control of it.

"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't say any more. I'll take Jesse away from this island for now, just in case something unexpected happens." Wang Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this. She carried Jesse and walked across the ground, leaving the pool.

She walked through a landscape of lava, the hardened soil completely melted away, posing no obstacle to her. She dug a passage through the lava underground and left the island.

Realizing that Wang Yan was far enough away, Fanxin slowly approached the sword.

Upon reaching the sword, Fanxin whispered, "You are conscious, so you must be able to sense me. I am telling you now, I want you. Do not resist me."

As he spoke, he walked to the side of the sword, reached out, and grabbed the hilt.

He was about to pull it out, but at that moment, the longsword became unruly and began to vibrate violently, trying to break free.

At the same time, it continuously unleashed sword light, attempting to kill Fanxin right there. However, facing the opponent's frenzied attacks, Fanxin did not loosen his grip at all; he held on tightly, unwilling to let go even for a moment.

Although his Fanxin were not extinguished, his Soul Power was severely depleted.

Every time the longsword struck him, it consumed a large amount of his Soul Power. If it weren't for the Soul Tower helping him, he would have died long ago.

"Behave yourself!" Fanxin shouted, then grabbed the hilt of the sword with both hands and pulled hard, drawing the longsword out.

After he drew his sword, dozens of runes appeared in an instant, wrapping around his hands and spreading throughout his body.

"Hmm, what is this?" Fanxin glanced at it, confused.

"Oh no, it seems to be trying to control you! Quickly let go of those hands!" The Giant Dragon was startled awake. It glanced at the runes and immediately shouted.

"Trying to control me? It's got some nerve!" Fanxin scoffed, "However, I'm the one who controls it; it has no right to control me."

He didn't let go of the sword; instead, he gripped it tightly. He was prepared to wield it. If he let go, it would mean he couldn't control the sword, and he would be forever separated from it.

"Boy, what you're doing is very risky. You might become a puppet of this sword, a killing tool," the Giant Dragon said worriedly.

"I know. But it won't succeed." Fanxin nodded and said confidently.

Seeing that Fanxin was determined to go his own way, the Giant Dragon was quite helpless and said, "Fine, fine, I'll help you out. Otherwise, you'll definitely become its puppet."

"Hmm, how did you know? Do you recognize this sword?" Fanxin asked.

"Ah, I've heard some rumors, but I never imagined it actually existed," the Giant Dragon said. "Heh heh, although I am a dragon, I am not a true dragon; I evolved. Your ancestor accidentally obtained dragon blood and gave it to me. Relying on that dragon blood, I slowly evolved and eventually became a dragon."

"That dragon blood seems to contain some information about the dragon race; I only know some scattered fragments of memories. As for this sword, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't be sure if such a sword really existed."

"This sword is called Dragon-Slaying. As the name suggests, it can slay true dragons. The bodies of true dragons are extremely tough. An adult true dragon's physical strength is comparable to that of Diamond King. And if they wear dragon armor, then even Diamond King would be no match for them."

"I originally thought there were no more real dragons, but I didn't expect to encounter a real dragon. I was going to let you take over the other person's body. However, I believe you wouldn't agree, because you're a sentimental person. Bingfeng said she wanted this body, and you definitely wouldn't fight her for it. So, I didn't say anything more. Anyway, if there's no real dragon, you still have Diamond King to choose from."

"Hehe, it's all in the past, so let's not dwell on it. Let's get to the point!" Fanxin smiled calmly, not pressing the matter. He had spent some time inside Arlong's body and naturally knew its strength. Just as the Giant Dragon had said, it wouldn't turn against its friend for a mere physical body. It wasn't worth it at all.

"Alright then!" the Giant Dragon said. "The Dragon-Slaying Sword is extremely sharp; it can even cut through the bodies of true dragons. Every time it kills a dragon, it absorbs its flesh and blood. This sword has killed countless true dragons and absorbed countless dragon flesh and blood. The reason it has survived to this day without a trace of rust is precisely because it has absorbed so much dragon flesh and blood. It can no longer be called a sword; it is another kind of life."

"Whoever can control it can cut through everything, and no one can stop them. It's understandable that you want to obtain it. However, controlling the Dragon-Slaying Sword is no easy task."

"I understand, just tell me how!" Fanxin nodded and said. He knew all too well the difficulties; if it were so easy to obtain, he wouldn't want it.

"Alright, actually, obtaining the Dragon-Slaying Sword isn't that difficult, but it's not easy either. You must possess a special power; if you lack that, you'll be in trouble," the Giant Dragon said.

"What?" Fanxin asked curiously.

"Conqueror's Haki? Only by possessing this power can you possibly wield the Dragon-Slaying Sword." The Giant Dragon said, "If you lack it, even if you master it, you will ultimately be killed by the Dragon-Slaying Sword."

"Conqueror's Haki? What is that?" Fanxin frowned slightly upon hearing this and asked.

"Explaining these things will take some time, but this sword doesn't seem to be so obedient. I'll seal it away for now, and then I'll explain it to you slowly!" the Giant Dragon said.

Upon hearing this, Fanxin nodded slightly, offering no objection.

He didn't intend to immediately take control of the Dragon-Slaying Sword. Since the sword was so powerful, it was impossible for him to control it instantly. Therefore, he wasn't in a hurry.

The Giant Dragon unleashed its power, injecting Destruction energy into Fanxin's body, instantly annihilating all the runes. Then, carrying the Dragon-Slaying Sword, it placed it inside the Soul Tower, sealing it within.

"Alright, now I can explain it to you," the Giant Dragon said.

Fanxin nodded, sat on the ground, and listened attentively.

"Haki is a mysterious power possessed by all living beings; animals possess it, and so do humans. However, some people spend their entire lives without being able to control this power. Those who can control this power are invariably the best among the strong. As long as they don't die, their future achievements will surely be remarkable," the Giant Dragon said.

"Oh, you mean I have it too, right? Then why don't I feel it?" Fanxin asked.

"Heh, you do have it, and it's already starting to show, you just haven't noticed it yourself," the Giant Dragon said, leaning back.

"Oh, really? What is that?" Fanxin asked excitedly.

"Hmm, do you remember the first time we met?" the Giant Dragon asked. Seeing Fanxin nod, the Giant Dragon continued, "Back then, I was fighting with the Little Fox, and you came to break it up, but I disagreed. Do you know why I eventually agreed?"

Upon hearing this, Fanxin shook his head and said, "How would I know? You'd have to ask you!"

"Heh, you roared back then, and a mysterious power Awakening within you, impacting me. So, I stopped," the Giant Dragon said. "Your Awakening not only affected me but also the situation on the island. Now, let me show you what exactly happened outside back then!"

As he spoke, the Giant Dragon placed the images from that time into Fanxin's mind, allowing Fanxin to see them for himself.

After reading Fanxin Xin paused for a moment, then asked, "Why are all those animals, Ren Fang, and the Little Black Cat lying down?"

"That's because your Awakening power affected them," the Giant Dragon said. "Your power stimulated their nerves; those who weren't strong would immediately faint. Your Grandpa Nick was strong, so he was unharmed."

"Is that what Haki is?" Fanxin asked.

"That's right, that's Haki, and the strongest level of Haki at that, Conqueror's Haki," the Giant Dragon said.

"How many kinds of Haki are there?" Fanxin asked.

"There are three types of Haki. The first is Observation Haki, the second is Armament Haki, and the third is Conqueror's Haki," the Giant Dragon said.

"My Haki belongs to the third type, right?" Fanxin said.

The Giant Dragon nodded and said, "Although you belong to the third type, you possess the first two types of Haki. However, those who possess the first two types of Haki do not necessarily possess Conqueror's Haki."

"Those who possess Conqueror's Haki are extremely rare, appearing only once in millions of people. As long as they don't die, their future achievements will undoubtedly be astonishing."

"Oh, that's amazing?" Fanxin was stunned.

"Indeed," the Giant Dragon said. "To successfully control the Dragon-Slaying Sword, you must master Conqueror's Haki. Only then will the Dragon-Slaying Sword not turn against its master. Even those with extremely powerful Armament Haki can control the Dragon-Slaying Sword, but in their later years, they will no longer be able to control it. This is because in their later years, their strength will decline, and the Dragon-Slaying Sword will take the opportunity to kill them and devour their flesh and blood."

"Many owners of the Dragon-Slaying Sword have been devoured by it because they no longer possessed Conqueror 'Dragon-Slaying Sword Conqueror's Haki. However, if the wielder possesses Conqueror's Haki, then as long as they live, the Dragon-Slaying Sword will not turn against its master. This is because Conqueror's Haki does not change based on your strength. Even if you are disabled, you can still unleash Conqueror's Haki."

"I see. So, tell me, how should I train?" Fanxin asked with some anticipation.

"Now that you know about Haki, I will naturally train you. Starting tomorrow, you must spend four hours training every day until you master Haki, understand?" the Giant Dragon said.

"Okay, what if we encounter special circumstances?" Fanxin asked.

"Then let's treat them specially!" the Giant Dragon said.

Upon hearing this, Fanxin nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Without another word, Giant Dragon returned to the Soul Tower and began suppressing the Dragon-Slaying Sword.

Fanxin searched the bottom of the pool but found nothing else except some pearls. Without hesitation, he took them.

Then he left the bottom of the pool and returned to the surface.

He roared and told Wang Yan that the matter was resolved. Only then did Wang Yan bring Jesse to Fanxin's side.

"Where did you put that sword?" Wang Yan asked curiously.

"I can't control it for now, so I'll keep it inside my body. I'll use it once I've become stronger," Fanxin said. "Alright, get some rest for a few days! Then, we'll leave."

Wang Yan nodded, offering no objection.

"Oh, right, Wang Yan, I probably won't be handling things on the ship until we reach our destination. You and Ren Fang will have to take care of things, is that alright?" Fanxin said.

He plans to begin cultivating his Haki tomorrow, but the ship can't be left unattended. Therefore, he has no choice but to find someone to take his place.

Ren Fang was meticulous, but her strength was somewhat lacking. Wang Yan, on the other hand, was very strong. With the two of them guarding the area, he believed that even if he didn't show up, it wouldn't matter much.