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"Very good. I won't be able to defeat you in a short time either." Hawk-Eye nodded approvingly as he watched Fanxin fight him calmly and steadily, without being at a disadvantage.

This wasn't an empty boast, but the truth. Fanxin's strength had improved significantly compared to before. He used to be able to kill Fanxin with a single strike. However, if he wanted to kill Fanxin with a single strike now, that would be a pipe dream.

"If you were to cut me down right now, all my efforts over the past year would have been for nothing," Fanxin Xin chuckled and said.

He worked incredibly hard that year, all so that one day he wouldn't have to hide anymore and could face any danger head-on.

Now, he has done it. He is not afraid of any difficulties, and he dares to face even the strongest opponents because he believes in his own abilities.

"Hehe, then let's settle this with one move!" Hawk-Eye said after a moment of contemplation.

"Oh, what do you mean by that?" Fanxin Xin asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Aren't you eager to get ahead? If we keep fighting like this, it's impossible to determine a winner in a short time. If this continues, it will be impossible for you to get ahead," Hawk-Eye said with a smile.

It's wartime now, and the situation is bad. He doesn't want to fight Fanxin here either; even if he wins, it won't prove anything, because Fanxin's mind is on the front lines. While he's fighting, Fanxin is somewhat distracted.

Therefore, he decided to use one move to decide the winner.

In this way, Fanxin can go ahead, and he can let go. He believes that Fanxin will treat this move carefully and won't let him get distracted.

"Alright, let's do it in one move!" Fanxin Xin agreed without objection.

He was already tired of wasting time with Hawk-Eye; a quick and decisive victory would save him both time and effort, so he was naturally happy to do so.

"Then let's go!" Hawk-Eye shouted. After saying that, he stepped back a few meters, ready to fight.

Fanxin did the same; he also retreated a few meters, standing ready and prepared to launch an attack at any moment.

He sheathed his diamond knife, keeping only the Dragon-Slaying Sword. He did this because the Dragon-Slaying Sword was incredibly powerful! He could now wield it and unleash its immense power. Therefore, he prepared to use the Dragon-Slaying Sword to settle his score with Hawk-Eye.

"Hawk-Eye, after this move, whether I win or lose, please don't stop me today. I have urgent business to attend to," Fanxin shouted.

He wasn't here today on business; he might have stopped here and fought Hawk-Eye to the death. However, he can't linger now, because he has something much more important to do.

If Hawk-Eye blocks his way, he won't be able to move forward.

"Alright, let's begin!" Hawk-Eye nodded and shouted. After speaking, he slashed at Fanxin, and a moment later, the surroundings turned green as a huge slash hurtled towards Fanxin.

Fanxin originally intended to use the Dragon-Slaying Sword to retaliate, but suddenly he thought of something. He didn't use the Dragon-Slaying Sword; instead, he immediately summoned the Diamond Armor to protect his entire body. At the same time, he also wrapped his body with Haki, transforming himself into a Black Man.

He did this to test whether he could withstand the strike of the World's Greatest Swordsman.

If he succeeds, he'll no longer be afraid of Hawk-Eye's attacks. If he fails, he's not afraid either. He's a member of the Soul Clan; even if his body is damaged, he won't die. So, he dares to try.

"Come on!" After Fanxin was ready, he blocked the path of the slash. He was on high alert and did not relax in the slightest.

When Hawk-Eye saw that Fanxin neither dodged nor attacked, his expression changed slightly. Fanxin was practically courting death!

However, he did not obstruct it; it was Fanxin's choice, and he naturally respected it. He watched quietly, his eyes unblinking, wanting to see the outcome.

Not only was Hawk-Eye watching, but many people in the distance were also paying attention, because Hawk-Eye's attack was so spectacular that it was impossible for it not to attract attention.

However, when they saw Fanxin neither dodge nor flinch, their expressions varied. Many thought Fanxin was courting death, while others watched with a sense of schadenfreude. Of course, there were also those who hoped Fanxin would die from this attack.

Regardless of what they thought, Fanxin remained fearless, standing there patiently waiting.

Soon, Hawk-Eye's slash came. It struck Fanxin. The slash was about to go forward, but Fanxin was trying to block it. The two entered a stalemate.

That slash was incredibly powerful, pushing him backward. However, he refused to open his Fanxin, gritting his teeth to defend himself. He roared angrily in his throat, like a ferocious beast bellowing.

A few minutes later, Fanxin exerted his strength and pushed the slash into the sky, where it quickly disappeared without a trace. Moments later, the sky returned to its original state.

Fanxin was completely unharmed, as if the slash had been utterly useless. Looking at Fanxin, Fan Xin was overjoyed. Now, he no longer needed to fear Hawk-Eye when fighting him in the future.

He looked at Hawk-Eye, smiled, and said, "Now it's your turn to take my hit. Don't run away, okay?"

Hawk-Eye had just launched an attack on him, but he hadn't retaliated. He wanted to test the power of Hawk-Eye's strike. Now, it was finally his turn to strike.

"Your defense is very strong. With such a powerful defense, even if you can't win against a strong enemy in the future, you won't die easily." Hawk-Eye paused for a moment, then said with a smile. He hadn't expected Fanxin to be able to withstand his attack.

"Hehe, of course, I have double defenses. It won't be easy for you to break through my body," Fanxin Xin chuckled and said.

He possesses Diamond Armor and an aura of Haki, providing double protection and making his defense formidable. Ordinary swords and blades are utterly useless against him.

"Alright, come on! Let me see your attack." Hawk-Eye nodded and urged.

Fanxin nodded and said, "Please note that my sword is called the Dragon-Slaying Sword. It can cut through the hard body of a dragon. If you want to defend yourself like I have, I advise you not to."

Hawk-Eye is human; at most, he can only use Haki for defense. Even if he did use Haki, and even if he could block it, it would still be an extremely dangerous move.

"I'm not one to sit idly by and wait to be killed. I'll choose to take the initiative, you can rest assured about that," Hawk-Eye said.

Hearing Hawk-Eye's words, Fanxin Xin stopped talking nonsense. He wrapped his Haki around the Dragon-Slaying Sword, then slashed at Hawk-Eye.

A dark sword aura flew out from the Dragon-Slaying Sword and headed straight for Hawk-Eye. That black sword aura was the Dragon-Slaying Sword's strongest attack; wherever it passed, nothing was indestructible, and everything would be destroyed and dissolved by it.

As soon as it rushed over, a huge ditch appeared on the ground, wider than a person's body, which was quite frightening.

Seeing the strength of the attack, Hawk-Eye didn't hesitate any longer. He immediately swung his Black Blade, unleashing a sword aura that shot straight towards the black sword energy.

He was preparing to use the sword energy released by his Black Blade to counteract the sword energy released by Fanxin's Dragon-Slaying Sword.

One sword, black, one sword, clashed together, neither willing to yield, seemingly like mortal enemies.

After the two sword energies clashed for a while, they slowly dissolved and disappeared.

Fanxin watched with a sigh. He knew that it was absolutely impossible for him to defeat Hawk-Eye now. Hawk-Eye was simply too strong, nothing more.

Hawk-Eye looked at it thoughtfully and said, "This knife of yours is very strange! Where did you get it?"

That black sword energy could actually dissolve his sword energy; he had never heard of such a thing before. Generally speaking, when two powerful attacks collide, a huge explosion is bound to occur. After all, the power of a collision between two strong forces should not be underestimated.

However, the two sword energies collided without making a sound; they arrived silently and then vanished just as quietly. This was truly bizarre.

"Inside a pool of water lies the Dragon-Slaying Sword," Fanxin Xin chuckled and said.

"Dragon-Slaying Sword? What an imposing name. You're very lucky to have found such a fine blade," Hawk-Eye said.

"It was just luck." Fanxin nodded and said, "Alright, according to the agreement, I should be able to leave now! You won't stop me, will you?"

Upon hearing this, Hawk-Eye nodded slightly and immediately went to find someone else to fight. He didn't stop Fanxin from doing so.

Fanxin nodded and immediately headed forward. After passing Hawk-Eye, Fanxin began to rush forward.

He charged forward, clutching his chest in obvious pain. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He was injured.

His injuries were naturally caused by Hawk-Eye's slash. Although he managed to block it, the impact penetrated directly into his body, damaging his internal organs. Therefore, he was injured.

"It seems there's still a gap between me and Hawk-Eye! But thankfully I have this sword. Without it, I wouldn't be able to contend with Hawk-Eye at all," Fanxin muttered to himself, looking at the Dragon-Slaying Sword in his hand.

If he were to fight Hawk-Eye with an ordinary sword, he would definitely be no match. Because an ordinary sword isn't very powerful. Even if he imbued it with Haki, he probably wouldn't be able to unleash its full potential.

However, the Dragon-Slaying Sword was already powerful, and with the addition of its Haki, it became even more formidable. This is why it was able to neutralize Hawk-Eye's slash.

"Never mind that, let's rescue Ace first. After this is over, I'll go back and train properly so I can strengthen my power." Fanxin shook his head, no longer thinking about it.