The Final Lesson

In the sky, Ye Mu and Shiki became streaks of lightning-laced light, constantly flashing through the air and expanding.

Clang... clang... clang...

The thunderous sound of two blades colliding resounded across the entire sea.

At this moment, no unnecessary words were needed. There was only the purest contest of strength.

The people watching the battle from afar felt their horizons completely overturned as they watched the dazzling clash before them.

Even those a hundred kilometers away could feel the terrifying shockwaves of their battle.

Under the influence of Conqueror's Haki, countless creatures beneath the sea began fleeing madly. The surface was filled with leaping fish, even including enormous small Sea Kings that could only be seen on the Grand Line.

This decisive battle continued from Yoru to day, then from day to Yoru. By the third day's Yoru, although both men were exhausted and gasping for breath, even their casual attacks still shook heaven and earth.

Mahavairocana!

A golden fireball like the sun flew toward Shiki. His panting face twisted as he likewise unleashed a slash in response.

Lion God!

Yet as he swung that slash, a faintly savage expression appeared on his face, as though he were enduring some pain. The slash he released no longer carried the power of Conqueror's Coating, but ordinary Armament Haki.

Although Ye Mu was also extremely fatigued at this moment, the power of his awakened Devil Fruit had not weakened his techniques by much. Instead, Shiki's Haki had begun to falter.

The golden sun directly swallowed Shiki's slash, grazing past his body before plunging into the sea. It erupted with a tremendous roar, sending waves thousands of meters high into the air as the entire world was instantly filled with a scorching, violent storm.

Shiki's clothes caught fire as well. He tore off