The Bizarre Second Elder (1)

The Second Elder has become increasingly younger. He was originally a thin, frail old man, but now he has transformed into a tall and imposing middle-aged man, a complete change from his former self.

His once cloudy eyes were now clear and sharp, like the eyes of a hawk, giving people a chilling feeling.

He stared intently at Fanxin, his murderous aura almost tangible, swirling around him, terrifying beyond measure.

The cane in his hand had also changed; it was no longer a cane to support him as he walked, but a deadly weapon, covered with menacing spikes, its cold gleam gleaming.

Fanxin stared intently at his opponent, his expression growing increasingly cautious. The opponent's sudden change had left him somewhat bewildered, but he understood that his opponent was becoming increasingly troublesome. If he didn't take it seriously, the outcome of today's match was uncertain.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, gripped his twin swords tightly, and raised his fighting spirit to the extreme.

The three layers of defense were displayed without reservation, covering his body. This was a powerful expert, a terrifyingly powerful expert. If he were careless, he might be caught off guard and suffer a crushing defeat. And that was exactly what he didn't want.

After everything was settled, he felt much more at ease. Looking at the Second Elder, he calmly said, "You may be very strong, but I'm not someone to be trifled with either. Who will win and who will lose today is still uncertain." As he spoke, he grinned.

"Are you very confident?" The Second Elder smiled sinisterly, his voice like a vengeful ghost from the underworld, extremely grating.

"It's not confidence, but self-awareness," Fanxin said calmly.

"Since that's the case, let's give it a try." The Second Elder was unwilling to continue arguing with Fanxin Xin, as it was pointless. Since neither side was willing to compromise, the only option was to go all out and fight, with the final victor deciding everything.

"Hehe, I'd also like to know how strong you are." Fanxin licked his lips, looking greedy.

He quickly moved aside, creating distance between himself and the Second Elder, and then they gazed at each other from afar.

The Second Elder stood motionless, his eyes fixed intently on Fanxin.

The two exchanged a glance, raising their auras to the maximum. Fanxin waited for a moment, and seeing that the Second Elder was still standing there without moving, she thought for a moment and decided to take action herself.

He gripped his twin swords tightly, pushed off the ground with both legs, and lunged towards the Second Elder. His leaping ability was astonishing; with that single lunge, he traversed the distance between them and arrived beside the Second Elder in an instant.

Without hesitation, he swung his sword straight for the opponent's head, showing no mercy whatsoever.

The Second Elder snorted coldly, and his spiked cane slammed out, blocking Fanxin's deadly attack. Sparks flew everywhere, dazzlingly bright. Having failed in his attack, Fanxin immediately kicked out with his right foot, aiming straight for his opponent's abdomen.

However, the Second Elder reacted extremely quickly. His left hand shot out like Inazuma and slammed hard against Fanxin's right foot, sending his leg flying back the way it came.

Having failed in two consecutive attacks, Fanxin knew that continuing to attack would inevitably put him at a disadvantage. So, he decisively used the momentum to jump backward, flying dozens of meters to face his opponent again.

The Second Elder's lips curled into a disdainful smile as he headed straight for Fanxin. He appeared to be walking, but his speed was incredibly fast; in the blink of an eye, he was beside Fanxin. The moment he reached Fanxin, he swung his cane and launched a fierce attack.

His attacks were as dense as rain and incredibly swift, making them impossible to defend against. Fanxin Xin was horrified; this guy's attacks were far too fierce. His initial contempt vanished, replaced by a growing seriousness. To underestimate such a terrifying person would be tantamount to courting death.

He defended fiercely, deflecting all of the opponent's relentless attacks. His defense was also incredibly strong, impenetrable, preventing the opponent from penetrating.

After attacking for five minutes, the Second Elder found himself unable to break through the defenses and had no choice but to retreat. His expression towards Fanxin was no longer disdainful, but rather very solemn. Clearly, he had also realized that Fanxin's combat strength was formidable.

The two stood five meters apart, staring at each other without making a move, their thoughts unknown.

With his Fanxin focused and undivided, Fan Xin kept a close eye on his opponent. The situation inside the Birdcage was now settled, and he no longer needed to keep an eye on it. Now, he only needed to concentrate on dealing with this Second Elder.

He doesn't need to defeat his opponent; he only needs to wear them down, and that will be enough.

His combat prowess is formidable, and his resilience is extraordinary, making it virtually impossible for his opponent to hunt him down. Of course, he cannot afford to be careless, as his opponent is a master, and a master's techniques are unpredictable. If he becomes careless, the situation could very well turn against him.

"Hehe, Second Elder, should I call you old man or uncle now?" Fanxin teased, intending to provoke the other party and then make his move.

The opponent is very strong, and conventional methods probably won't be able to kill him. But if the opponent's mind is thrown into disarray, then he will have a chance.

"Boy, you think I'll fall for this kind of trick?" the Second Elder said coldly.

"Of course not, after all, you're an old fox, emotional control is absolutely no problem for you." Fanxin Xin chuckled.

"If that's the case, then why are you talking so much nonsense?" The Second Elder snorted and frowned. Fanxin's strength was making him somewhat worried. Earlier, he had easily blocked Fanxin's attack and thought Fanxin was easy to deal with. However, when he launched his own attack, he suddenly discovered that Fanxin could also easily block his attacks. In this way, their combat power was evenly matched.

With their strengths roughly equal, it would be virtually impossible for him to defeat his opponent in a short period of time.

However, if this continues, it will be quite detrimental to him. He has activated the seal on his body, and it is not advisable to delay for too long, otherwise it will harm his body.

"A quick victory won't work, nor will a protracted war. This is troublesome." The Second Elder frowned, his grip on his cane tightening and loosening slightly as he made a difficult decision.

Fanxin saw the Second Elder pondering a solution and was greatly puzzled. He and his opponent were evenly matched, and all he had to do was fight. Why was the Second Elder looking so worried?

"Is he worried about not being caught?" Fanxin Xin muttered to himself, but then he shook his head. His opponent was incredibly strong, and if he made the slightest mistake, he might be caught. His opponent still had a chance if they fought again, so there was no need for him to frown.

There's a problem, there's definitely a problem!!

Fanxin stared intently for a while, then sneered inwardly. Although the other party hadn't said anything, he had already guessed most of it.

"Hehe, your strength can't last, right?" Fanxin's eyes darted around as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the Second Elder remained calm, but his eyes suddenly narrowed slightly before returning to normal. This action was so quick that it would be difficult for an unobservant person to notice.

However, Fanxin had been observing him, and this action of the other party naturally came into his view.

Seeing that the other party's guess was true, Fanxin felt even more reassured. He replaced one of the diamond knives with the Dragon-Slaying Sword and held it tightly in his hand.

"Die!" Taking advantage of the opponent's moment of contemplation, Fanxin suddenly launched an attack. His body blurred, leaving afterimages as he rushed straight towards his opponent.

The Second Elder suddenly regained his composure, picked up his cane, and blocked Fanxin's sword strike. With a clang, Fanxin's Dragon-Slaying Sword was blocked by the Second Elder and could not advance an inch further.

Fanxin measured the distance between the Dragon-Slaying Sword and his opponent with his eyes; it was only thirty centimeters. At this distance, as long as he entangled his opponent, he could easily launch a sneak attack.

With a thought, he unleashed his diamond blade, launching a series of attacks to draw his opponent's attention. At the same time, he continuously advanced his Dragon-Slaying Sword, and soon the distance between the Dragon-Slaying Sword and his opponent was only ten centimeters.

His expression was cold, but he was overjoyed. At such close range, even if the opponent managed to defend, they would probably suffer a great loss.

Seeing this as a rare opportunity, he glared intently at the Second Elder, sheathed his diamond knife, gripped it tightly in his hand, and assumed a ready-to-slash stance.

"Second Elder, I have a question. Why are you blocking my way? Are you the ones who cast the curse on us?" Fanxin asked with a smile. He stared intently at the other man, trying to attract his attention. The Dragon-Slaying Sword in his hand was already poised to strike, just waiting for an opportunity.

"Hmph, you don't need to know that, kid. I can tell you, if you go there, you're doomed. Do you still want to go?" The Second Elder snorted coldly, his displeasure evident. He was already in a bad mood, and Fanxin had brought this up.

"Of course, that's my ultimate destination. If it weren't for your interference, I probably would have gone there long ago." Fanxin nodded affirmatively.

"Hmph, I won't let you pass." The Second Elder said firmly.

Fanxin stared at his opponent, quite curious. What good would it do for the other party to fight him? The other party couldn't capture him; at best, they would both be severely injured. By then, he himself would die.

Shaking his head, Fanxin didn't bother to think any further. With a burst of strength, he pushed the other party frantically, heading straight for the Birdcage. As he pushed with all his might, the Dragon-Slaying Sword once again approached the other party's body, only a few centimeters away. Fanxin still didn't launch an attack, still waiting for an opportunity.

A few minutes later, he pushed the other person to a stop when they were only one meter away from the Birdcage. At this point, the Dragon-Slaying Sword was only four centimeters away from the other person, with only a cane separating them.

He no longer hesitated, staring intently at the Second Elder, and shouted, "No matter how you try to stop me, I'm determined to go there. So I advise you, you'd better stop trying to stop me; it's pointless."

"Hmph, as long as you haven't reached the Holy Land, I will keep stopping you. Unless I die." The Second Elder's expression was extremely firm.

Fanxin gave a cold smile and said, "It seems you really won't let me go unless I kill you."

"Of course." The Second Elder nodded, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

Fanxin suddenly smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then you can go and die."

With that, he brandished his diamond knife and launched a surprise attack. The Second Elder's expression changed slightly, and he immediately stretched out his hand, covered in Haki, to block it.

Fanxin Xin chuckled, and with a flick of his wrist, the diamond knife suddenly spun in the air, then returned and stabbed towards the Second Elder's chest.

The Second Elder was clearly caught off guard by Fanxin's sudden change of tactics and panicked for a moment. In a battle between experts, a slight mistake could cost one's life. In his haste, he swung his foot at Fanxin's diamond knife, attempting to push it away.

Fanxin that he was focused entirely on his feet, Fan Xin was overjoyed. He suddenly moved his left hand and activated the power of the Dragon-Slaying Sword. The originally indestructible Dragon-Slaying Sword suddenly transformed into clumps of soft blood, which crashed wildly against the elder's body.

Clumps of blood transformed into tiny dragons during the impact. Their heads lunged forward, crashing down.

The Second Elder's face changed drastically, turning deathly pale, like a blank sheet of paper. The sudden turn of events had clearly shocked him. Now, he was being attacked from all sides, and it was obviously impossible to evade. Moreover, Fanxin, this expert, was watching him closely; running away was out of the question.

He snorted coldly, his expression hardening as he summoned his Haki, covering his entire body, preparing to withstand the attack head-on.

Fanxin's lips curled into a cold smile. The Dragon-Slaying Sword was not a one-time attack weapon; it was a sword with its own spirit, capable of launching attacks on its own without his intervention.

At such close range, it would be virtually impossible for the opponent to avoid the repeated attacks of the Dragon-Slaying Sword.

"Damn it, what is this thing?" The Second Elder's expression changed drastically, and a sharp cry came from his throat. The fact that the Second Elder was so flustered clearly showed that Fanxin's move had indeed posed a threat to him.

"Heh, just bear it all." Fanxin didn't explain, but smiled coldly. He flipped his hand, and another diamond knife appeared in his hand. He roared and frantically swung the two knives, countless sword energies crisscrossing, completely locking his opponent in this area.

Meanwhile, the Dragon-Slaying Sword provided support from the side, launching a frenzied barrage of attacks.

After letting out a scream, the Second Elder quickly calmed down. He was an experienced man; the more dangerous the situation, the more composed one needed to be, otherwise, he would be defeated even faster.

He swung his cane to block as he retreated, but after a while, something pressed against his back. He turned his head, gave a bitter laugh, and realized he had retreated all the way to the Birdcage, with nowhere else to go.

"Boy, you're not only incredibly strong, but also incredibly cunning. Very well, I underestimated you." The Second Elder's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He had been tricked by Fanxin this time, and even if he didn't die, he would be badly injured.

"Heh, you and I are enemies, so I have to be ruthless to the end. Don't blame me, you're the one who asked for death." Fanxin remained unmoved, smiling calmly. As he spoke, he launched an attack with his hands and feet, not intending to give his opponent any chance to breathe.