On the Grand Line, Jaya Island, which had played a significant role in the original story, had become the Oran Empire's main base in the first half of the Grand Line.
A tall office building had also been built in the center of the island for the Oran Empire's government personnel stationed in Paradise.
Recently, however, the building had acquired new occupants.
Inside a lavish office, Zhang Liang and Axel chatted over tea.
"According to the intelligence from the South Blue, Saturn should have returned to Mary Geoise by now. Zhang Liang, are you really going to fight him one-on-one?"
Axel looked at the calm expression on Zhang Liang's face and could not help asking.
"The path of the Sword Immortal is to advance without hesitation! A mere Saturn is nothing to fear!"
Faced with Axel's concern, Zhang Liang spoke calmly, as though he did not take Saturn seriously at all.
"Even if he is an Overlord, I can slay him with the sword in my hand!"
As he spoke, Zhang Liang stroked the Dragon Abyss Sword in his hand. As his strength and fame had grown, it had successfully entered the ranks of the Supreme Grade Swords!
Just a few months earlier, after Zhang Liang's constant honing, it had finally transformed into a Black Blade.
In its first battle after becoming a Black Blade, the Dragon Abyss Sword had defeated Saint Garling, commander of the Holy Knights.
For its second battle, its target was none other than Saint Saturn, who possessed the strength of an Overlord.
"It's merely a battle against someone above my level. That's the best way to test my sword path. As a Swordsman, I should remain true to the sword in my hand. After this battle, I will be the world's greatest Great Swordsman!"
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