All-Out Clash; Hinata Sakaguchi's Defeat

Xiao's thinking was simple. Since she was unwilling to join forces with the others, he would simply wear himself down until he was on the same level as her.

Only then did Hinata Sakaguchi understand the purpose behind Xiao's actions.

So it was to let the two of them fight, making it as close to fair as possible?!

As expected of the Demon Country Federation's Great Sage of Demon Subjugation!

With that thought, a trace of respect appeared in Hinata Sakaguchi's gaze as she looked at Xiao.

"I will use everything I have to defeat you."

As Hinata Sakaguchi spoke, she drew her sword from her waist. The aura around her began to rise sharply, reaching its peak in an instant.

"Mm."

Xiao nodded and lightly flicked the dust from Harp of Peace. The murderous aura around him grew even sharper.

Although those Holy Knights all possessed Special A-rank strength, they were still no match for Xiao. Defeating them had not cost him much energy—or rather, for the current Xiao, that battle had merely been a warm-up.

His battle with Hinata Sakaguchi was the first fight that truly required him to get serious.

The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly oppressive as two auras far surpassing Demon Lord Seeds clashed throughout the chamber.

In an instant, Hinata Sakaguchi and Xiao nearly vanished from where they stood at the same time. When they reappeared, the clear ring of sword striking spear echoed out.

Their battle was exceptionally fierce, and their speed was astonishing. To onlookers, Hinata Sakaguchi had turned into a streak of white, while Xiao had become a streak of green.

Ordinary people could not make out the situation on the battlefield at all. The only thing they could perceive was the continuous clash of weapons.

Only after personally engaging