Scarlet's Battle

"You're courting death!"

Hat Man let out a furious roar and slapped the Sword Box with one hand. The lid sprang open, spinning dozens of times through the air.

A black longsword covered in bloody patterns flew out of the Sword Box. Only then did the lid automatically return to the box, which closed once more.

The black longsword floated before and above Hat Man, its tip pointing downward as it emanated a terrifying pressure, like a monarch descending upon the world.

Scarlet frowned slightly. The bloody patterns engraved on the black sword flowed constantly, giving off waves of a thick, bloody stench. It was clearly an exceptionally bloodthirsty Demonic Weapon. Moreover, the pressure emanating from its blade had faintly surpassed the realm of True God-level powerhouses, making Scarlet feel unprecedented pressure.

"Sword Master, this white-haired brat is the sacrifice I found for you." Hat Man cupped his hands respectfully.

The black longsword seemed to understand Hat Man's words. Its tip lifted and pointed at Scarlet, as though probing him for something.

After a long while, the black sword trembled faintly and released soft cries. The sound continued for a moment before finally falling silent, and the sword slowly descended before Hat Man.

Hat Man bowed with utmost respect. "Since the Sword Master is satisfied, I'll slaughter this brat as a sacrifice!"

Only then did he reach out and grip the hilt, raising his head to look at Scarlet in the distance.

Though Scarlet could not see the expression beneath the man's hat, he could imagine that Hat Man wore a somewhat smug look at that moment.

That did not matter to Scarlet. In his eyes, although his opponent was powerful, he was not a qualified Sword Cultivator. His opponent could not even control his own sword. While that greatly