The Scene Was Extremely Brutal

"Dodging my Triple Slash... I have to admit, you do have some skill. But even if you're capable, now that you've run into me, this is where it ends!"

The Swordsmanship Hall Master slowly sheathed his katana, then lowered his body as though he were pressed flat against the ground, seemingly gathering power for some formidable move.

Hakuji fearlessly assumed his signature opening stance, gazing steadily at the Swordsmanship Hall Master with unwavering eyes, utterly fearless.

Seeing Hakuji take his stance, the Swordsmanship Hall Master sneered inwardly. "What an idiot. Does he think a martial arts stance can stop my blade? Ridiculous!"

After mocking Hakuji, the Swordsmanship Hall Master lunged forward. During the thrust, his sharp katana had already left its sheath, and a silver-white blade flashed toward Hakuji at breakneck speed.

Hakuji felt an incomparably fierce edge bearing down on him. Before his brain could even issue a command, his body had already evaded.

Hakuji bent backward, dodging the slash aimed at his head. Then, bracing one hand against the ground, he pushed off hard and used the rebound to launch himself in front of the defenseless Swordsmanship Hall Master.

"Damn it, I was careless!"

The Swordsmanship Hall Master was still stiff from executing Drawing Slash and was completely unprepared for Hakuji's sudden attack.

Or rather, the Swordsmanship Hall Master had never imagined Hakuji could dodge that strike, so he had not guarded against him at all.

But Hakuji's reaction exceeded his expectations. He had not expected his opponent to evade a slash he had been so confident in, then counterattack in the same motion.

"I won't let you succeed so easily!"

Although the Swordsmanship Hall Master's character left much to be desired, his strength was undeniably outstanding. He quickly steadied himself, forcibly interrupted his recovery motion, and stabbed