"The sword's name Shattering, ranking first among the Great Grade Sword. It is one of the few Black Blade, and all swords that have clashed with it have Shatter Destruction to dust. This is how it got its name!
"I heard you're a swordsman too, right? Perfect, I'll use your blade and your blood to sharpen and temper it!" Samael's smile remained, but his eyes gradually sharpened as he explained.
"Really? It's a large knife, just like the Rain Burial one?!"
"That's perfect! I'll use your sword to begin my journey to becoming a great swordsman!!"
Clang!!
After Luo Chen finished speaking, he also drew the same Black Blade wrapped around his waist, and met Luo Chen's gaze without flinching.
" Rain Burial!? That name sounds familiar. It seems to be a treasured sword worn by a great swordsman over a hundred years ago. Like my Shattering, it's ranked among the Great Grade Sword, and it's also a rare Black Blade, but..."
brush...
Clang!!
boom...
"Huh?? But what?!" The other person's words were cut short as their figure vanished and reappeared in front of him in an instant.
The two swords clashed, their clanging echoing through the clouds, scattering the high-altitude clouds. Waves of energy swept out, creating ripples that spread and undulated in the air.
brush...
Da!! Da!!
The force of the impact knocked them back, creating some distance between them as they regained their footing. Luo Chen then asked, "What were you trying to say? Could it be that he's somehow connected to your organization?!"
Since it involved his own sword, Luo Chen had to take it seriously and eagerly pressed him for an answer.
Samael didn't hide anything, chuckling as he replied, "Hehehe, it's not really related to our organization, but it does have quite a few grudges with my Wrath Clique!"
What grudge?!
"Of course it's related to the swordsman's reputation; these two swords have been inextricably linked since their creation."
Throughout history, the wielders of these swords have vied for the title of world's best, nurtured by the master swordsmen's Ryuo or rather, Armament Haki), forging them into among the finest swords, and one of the few truly Famous Sword Black Blade.
Swoosh...
Before he could finish speaking, Samael launched another attack, his figure One Flash as he struck him once more.
Swoosh...
Clang!!
boom...
As the swords clashed, the air currents swirled, the force surged, and the atmosphere roared and trembled.
" Black Blade, this is the first time I've heard that name. From what you're saying, swords and blades can also be upgraded?" Luo Chen didn't let up, putting all his strength into every strike as he fought against him, asking as they remained locked in a stalemate.
"Hehehe, you're clearly an amateur swordsman. Let me explain it to you... First of all..."
Clang!!
"Not all swords are born as Skillful Grade Sword, Great Grade Sword, or even the Supreme Great Grade Sword, nor are their positions fixed forever..."
Clang!!
"The ranking of a sharp knife depends not only on the quality of its materials and the craftsman's skill, but also on how its owner nurtures it!"
Clang!!
"Nourish?!"
The two sparred while chatting.
"Yes, it was nurtured, cultivated over time, and continuously nourished by Armament Haki, ultimately resulting in the name of the Black Blade."
Of course, while a sword can be nurtured into Black Blade to improve its ranking, if its original material isn't up to par, then the so-called Black Blade will stop there. Your sword is like that; no matter how much Haki you use to nourish it, it won't improve even slightly and has already lost its qualification for advancement!
Swoosh...
Clang!!
boom...
Having said that, Samael increased the force in his hand. As soon as the blades clashed, the sound of swords echoed throughout the land, waves of air surged, and wisps of sword energy surged out.
"Hmph, so what?! Your sword is the same, isn't it?" Luo Chen didn't care, his Armament Haki swirling around his sword as he retaliated and retorted.
"Hahaha, the same?! No, no, no, our knives are already in two completely different classes!"
As I mentioned before, the advancement of a sword depends on the cultivation of its owner, the material of the sword itself, and the forging craftsmanship. Although the two swords have been irreconcilable since their creation...
But the materials used in my Shattering are far superior to your Rain Burial, which means it can continue to advance, while yours will stagnate!
Swoosh...
After saying that, Samael leaped into the air and lunged at him, raising his Shattering sword to slash.
"Oh..."
brush...
Clang!!
Luo Chen chuckled and drew his sword to meet the attack.
The swords clashed once more, waves surged, and sword energy rippled in all directions.
"So what if we can't advance?! Do you really think that this small difference will widen the gap between us?" Luo Chen didn't care about the fact that Rain Burial had lost its potential for advancement. As far as he was concerned, he hadn't truly felt the swordsman's regard for his beloved sword, so he didn't care about this matter.
"Hahaha, then let me tell you just how fragile it is after losing its potential for advancement... Hmm!!"
Buzz...
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes narrowed, and a terrifying aura rose from his body. Then, Samael shouted at his sword, " Breath of Tyranny... Entangle!!"
The aura emanating from him was the same one created by the Breath of Tyranny Wrath, Shattering like the Demonic Aura that Zoro had mastered.
As that immense, Breath of Tyranny rose from his body, the Shattering in Samael's hand trembled incessantly, echoing his movements.
Buzzing...
The moment his Breath of Tyranny rose, just like the Shattering, the Rain Burial in Luo Chen's hand also trembled continuously, as if it were excitedly beating, sensing a long-lost opponent.
Luo Chen tightened his grip on the trembling sword, bringing it to a stop. He looked up at Samael, who was surrounded by that imposing aura, and laughed, " The Breath of Tyranny, huh? Interesting. Let me see just how much your strength has increased since you used this move!"
"Heh, you'll see, shave... flash!!"
Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...
After speaking, his figure suddenly disappeared in front of Luo Chen. Even with his Observation Haki activated, it was difficult for Luo Chen to accurately track him. The other party's speed within this hundred-meter range far exceeded the speed of sound, as if he were teleporting, moving around him.
call out...
" Extreme Rage: Shattering Slash!!"
The next instant, Samael appeared in front of Luo Chen and swung his sword down.
Swoosh...
The Shattering sword, enveloped in Breath of Tyranny and Haki, slashed down with an aura that seemed capable of annihilating everything and shattering all obstacles.
brush...
Within milliseconds, Luo Chen felt an overwhelming aura slashing down upon him, causing him to tremble and his hair to stand on end. With his powerful will, he regained control of his body and charged towards the aura with the Rain Burial.
Clang!!
Rumble...
This sword cry truly resounded throughout the entire Red Line, and the trembling sound echoed within the Holy Land.
Click click...
"What a powerful blow!!" Luo Chen had already mobilized all the power in his body to block the attack, but the immense force still made the Rain Burial in his hand tremble and wail, and blood spurted out from the gaping wound between his thumb and forefinger.
Clang!!
The two were locked in Tremor-Tremor. But Samael did not stop and drew his sword again to slash at him.
"Hahaha, still trying to hold on? How about this attack? Extreme Rage: Breaking!!"
"No matter how many more you come, I won't be afraid of you!!" Luo Chen would not easily succumb to the opponent's overwhelming attack and wielded Rain Burial to meet the attack.
Swoosh...
Clang!!
boom!!!
The two blades clashed, swords rang out, and waves of sword energy swept in all directions.
Buzzing...
Compared to Samael's Shattering, Luo Chen's Rain Burial sword emitted continuous mournful cries after clashing with him, its blade cracking and sputtering.