Luck had only lost control of his emotions because Barnett's words touched a nerve, but now that he had vented, his reason had returned.
Seeing Barnett's sword slashing down with chilling killing intent, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and without hesitation, he raised his sword to meet it!
The moment their swords clashed, he had only one thought in his mind—he wanted to show this traitor who had blasphemed the "faith in the sword" just how strong a swordsman who was partners with the sword really was!
"Ding... ding..."
The crisp, metallic clanging sound was as dense as a sudden downpour striking a window, exploding across the empty battlefield and scattering sparks everywhere.
The two figures moved with ghostly speed, and the battle became increasingly intense. At the beginning, they were entangled in Armament Haki, and later they added Conqueror's Haki. The power that shook the mind swept across the entire field, causing the surrounding rocks to tumble and even the air to seem to be torn apart with tiny cracks!
Judging from their fight, Luck had the absolute upper hand. After exchanging hundreds of blows, Barnett hadn't managed to land a single hit on Luck, while Luck's sword frequently managed to leave a wound on Barnett's body.
If Barnett hadn't been able to Time Reversal to heal his wounds, he would have died from blood loss long ago. This situation seems to confirm what Luck said: only by treating the sword as the closest companion can one unleash the strongest sword skills.
"Boy! Do you see that? This is the difference. Only with devotion to the sword can one gain a deeper understanding and comprehend the strongest sword techniques. Your sword techniques are so clumsy; you are doomed to die today!"
Luck seemed to have found the truth of the world, a maniacal smile on his face, as he swung his longsword wildly and struck at Barnett!
Even their own immortality could be broken, so he didn't believe Barnett's "immortality" was invincible. He was confident that he could turn the tide for the Holy Knights and kill the man before him!
"The outcome is still uncertain until the very end. Take this!"
Barnett didn't say much, but the Haki surging into his longsword became even more powerful, and his attacks became swifter and more fearless, with a kind of resolute determination for a final gamble.
Luck sneered without replying. In his eyes, Barnett was now a cornered beast fighting for survival, waiting for his domineering Haki to run out so he could kill him immediately.
Barnett seemed to be inspired by Luck, and while his moves were swift, he was also looking for weaknesses in his opponent's defenses. However, even if the power of his moves increased, they still had to hit the target, otherwise it would be a waste of effort!
But Luck has been immersed in swordsmanship for decades, and his greatest skill is using the sword to fight enemies.
He saw through Barnett's thoughts at a glance, immediately restrained his Observation Haki, which enveloped him like an invisible net.
His defense was impeccable; every parry landed precisely on Barnett's blade, neutralizing his attacks.
Unable to find a weakness, Barnett's offensive became increasingly impatient.
His swordplay became increasingly chaotic, his once steady strokes turning into a jumbled mess, appearing full of flaws in Luck's eyes.
After a dozen or so moves, Barnett's aura weakened noticeably, and the Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki he infused into his sword became increasingly thin, causing his momentum to plummet.
His face was as pale as paper, his forehead was covered in cold sweat, his eyes were bloodshot, and his hand holding the sword was trembling slightly, like an old lion driven to the brink of destruction, being ruthlessly crushed by a new generation of lion king.
Of course, things weren't always the same for Luck; he also expended a lot of Haki to block Barnett's attack!
As the defender, he expended less energy, but under Barnett's relentless attacks, his Haki was almost depleted!
Even with the ability to be immortal, his Haki couldn't be restored immediately without experiencing a brush with death. But seeing Barnett's sudden decline in condition, he was already prepared to reap his life!
"Radiant Eyes: Cycle of Life and Death "
The sword in his hand was deflected once more, and Barnett's face was filled with determination, as if he were letting out a final cry!
The sword tip pointed straight to the sky, and under the flashing lightning, it seemed to be plated with a layer of silver light, dazzlingly bright, even making Luck momentarily lose his focus!
He had seen countless people react before they died, but Barnett's reaction was a first, and it deeply shocked him!
Although he was shocked, Luck wouldn't just stand there and let himself be attacked. He raised his sword again to block, ready to finish off his opponent in the next move!
The moment the two swords touched, his expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with regret, which was then filled with rage!
The reason was that an unstoppable force emanated from the seemingly ordinary blade of the opponent's sword. From the moment they made contact, he knew that he simply could not withstand this sword strike!
He tried to unleash his domineering Haki, but found that Haki was almost depleted, and no matter how hard he tried, it had little effect!
At that moment, Luck understood that he had been tricked. It wasn't that his swordsmanship was particularly exquisite, nor that his opponent couldn't hit him, but rather that his opponent simply didn't want to hurt him!
The opponent has already figured out his immortality and knows that as long as he doesn't experience life and death, the Haki within him will be exhausted just like that of an ordinary person!
This was the other party's ultimate goal. They even staged a desperate struggle, waiting for him to reveal his Haki, and he fell for it!
The phrase "like a mantis trying to stop a chariot" perfectly describes Lark's situation at this moment. The instant Luck two swords clashed, his sword was pressed down without any resistance, and then his body was cleaved in two by Barnett's longsword!
Only when Luck's body, split in two, fell to the ground did crimson Inazuma erupt from Barnett's longsword. The awe-inspiring power surged in all directions like a floodgate being opened, attracting numerous gazes. Everyone knew that yet another God's Knights had fallen!
Barnett is indeed a master of deception. Once he figured out Luck's Devil Fruit ability, he knew that this battle would not be easy. If he fought head-on, he might be the one to die in the end, even if he had the ability to Time Reversal!
The ability to Time Reversal also consumes physical strength, and the consumption is not small. After all, it involves the Laws of Time, and he cannot use Time Reversal indefinitely. Therefore, he immediately formulated a battle plan!
He had almost figured out his opponent's strengths and weaknesses, but his opponent thought his ability was just a low-level version of immortality and didn't realize that his Haki could be restored to its peak state at any time. This was the key to his victory!
So he's like a stubborn person who isn't proficient in swordsmanship but easily gets stuck in a dead end after a battle, just unleashing his Haki to fight, even if he can't win, he'll fight to the end!
This way, he could deplete the opponent's Haki, and then restore himself to his peak condition. Since Luck was already an empty shell, he would naturally be killed in one blow!