Hawkeye's eyes suddenly became incomparably sharp, as though they could pierce through everything. At the same time, the hand that had been tightly gripping the hilt began to rise slowly, and Yoru rose with it.
Just as Moke charged at him like lightning, Yoru was finally raised completely and came slashing down at astonishing speed! At almost the same moment, Shusui in Moke's hand also swung up swiftly, meeting the attack with an unmatched, fierce momentum.
"Clang..." A crisp collision rang out in every direction, making the ears of those nearby ache. Struck by that immense force, Moke involuntarily took a small step back, but that was all.
Yet what happened next left everyone dumbfounded—Hawkeye suddenly pulled his blade back, then swung it forward with all his strength once more! The strike carried the force of thunder, unstoppable and overwhelming, causing even the surrounding air to tremble violently. Amid a shrill howl, the cold gleam lunged straight at Moke like a savage dragon!
Faced with such a domineering attack, Moke showed no fear. Instead, a trace of excitement appeared on his face. "Perfect timing!" he shouted, gripping the hilt with both hands and raising Shusui high, ready to meet this life-or-death clash.
In an instant, the two peerless blades collided in midair, erupting with dazzling sparks and Shockwaves. Although Moke successfully blocked the terrifying slash, the opponent's strength was simply too overwhelming. The tremendous impact forced him back again and again, and he only barely steadied himself after retreating seven or eight meters. Two deep gouges trailed beneath his feet, as if even the earth could not bear such terrifying power.
Even so, he still lacked a certain degree of strength. That was undoubtedly his greatest weakness. After all, he had descended here in the flesh rather than transmigrating as