Although the previous battle was intense, neither of them had used their Conqueror's Coating, which was normal, as no one would use their strongest move right away. But now Kaido had no choice but to use it.
Black and red Inazuma danced around the spiked club as it swiftly struck Vic's body. At that immense speed, the spiked club in Kaido's hand seemed to bend into an arc, demonstrating the sheer speed and power involved!
Vic wouldn't take such a move head-on; even in acting, that's not how you act. It's not like he's putting on a tragic scene; even he couldn't withstand that kind of impact.
Vic swung his sword to block, but Blood Wither struck first, and in the instant the Black Blade was swung, Conqueror's Haki had already wrapped around the blade.
As the black and red Inazuma on both sides' weapons collided and intertwined, a powerful, Mutated Conqueror's Haki was generated after the collision and spread in all directions, a soul-shaking force that attacked the brains of all living beings.
Those who were watching the battle were the first to be affected, namely Vic's companions. Although they weren't knocked unconscious, they still felt like they were in a precarious situation.
Then there were the animals on the island. Although their bodies were very strong, their souls were very weak. Under such a shock, many of them fainted. It can be said that wherever the Mutated Conqueror's Haki went, none were spared.
Just as the two were Conqueror's Coating, a meteorite, drawn by the immense gravity of Titan Island, hurtled towards the Titan Island with a long, fiery tail!
However, before the meteorite could even hit the volcano in the center of the island, it was cut in two by the aftershocks of the collision between the two Conqueror's Coating below. The aftershocks continued their trajectory into the sky, splitting the clouds attracted by the clash of the Conqueror's Haki in two!
Rebecca and her companions had seen similar scenes before and didn't react much; this was just another meteorite. But for those on the surrounding islands who were watching the battle, it was the first time they had witnessed such a breathtaking spectacle!
They couldn't see the battle on the island, but they could see clearly what was happening in the sky Titan Island. The aftershocks of the two fighters not only cleaved the burning giant meteorite, but even split the sky in two!
This scene was deeply etched in their minds, unforgettable for a lifetime! Just how powerful were these two? Was this still human power? Was it comparable to a natural disaster?
Unfortunately, they had no time to think. The aftershocks of the Conqueror's Coating had already drifted across the sea and reached them. The people on the island collapsed to the ground one after another, like wheat stalks, and there were not many left who could stand.
The two combatants had no time to pay attention to the outside world; the Conqueror's Haki on their weapons was surging wildly, rushing towards the energy ball generated by the collision of their Conqueror's Haki.
The two weapons were isolated by the energy ball and could not touch each other, but from a distance, it was clear that the knife and the spiked club, although not in direct contact, were under tremendous pressure, and both weapons showed signs of bending!
Vic is wielding Black Blade, a top-tier weapon that wouldn't deform even if an elephant stood on it. Keep in mind that elephants in the pirate world aren't ordinary elephants; they're practically small mountains. The fact that a small mountain could press down on it without deforming the Black Blade Black Blade speaks volumes about its durability!
Needless to say, Kaido's Hassaikai are not easily deformable, judging from their shape. With the addition of Kaido's Haki, they are definitely not weaker than Vic's Black Blade. However, these two weapons were clearly bent and deformed during the collision of Conqueror's Coating!
One can imagine the immense force these two weapons bore, and how much force must the two people wielding them have endured?
Kaido's Conqueror's Haki previously failed to suppress Vic, and now his Conqueror's Coating is the same. No matter how much he strengthens his Conqueror's Coating, Vic can still block it.
After a stalemate between the two without any result, Kaido realized that Vic wasn't afraid of a war of attrition, so he decided to unleash the Conqueror's Haki energy blast between them to destroy Vic's lair!
Vic also realized Kaido's intention, because Kaido it very clear that he was guiding the energy ball towards the ground beneath his feet, wanting to let the energy enter the island's underground and then blow the island directly into the sky.
How could Vic let Kaido succeed? He had plenty of Soul Fruit, and after all these years, Vic's mental strength ( Conqueror's Haki ) had grown to an unimaginable level!
He himself had no reference point anymore; if he had to describe it, it would be that his mental power could be solidified remotely!
It can even use solidified mental energy to move distant objects with a palm or transform into an invisible flying sword, somewhat similar to the mental power of other worlds. It has transcended the level of Conqueror's Coating and entered another realm!
Vic was only suppressing his own power for the sake of acting. Conqueror's Coating is very difficult to leave the body; at most, it can only wrap around weapons. If it leaves the body at a distance, Conqueror's Coating will spread out and become a thin layer of ordinary Conqueror's Haki, which can only intimidate the soul without causing physical damage.
Like the bear's Paw-Paw Fruit, he can compress air into a powerful attack. The compressed air paw can instantly leave a small, transparent paw-shaped hole in a rock, just like the sharpest sword.
The principle is similar. Conqueror's Haki is like air; when dispersed, it doesn't cause physical damage. I've never heard of anyone being blown to death by a fan. However, Conqueror's Haki is somewhat special; it can target the soul, and it has this effect even when dispersed.
Vic only slightly improved his control over Conqueror's Haki, Kaido's plan was ruined. The violent energy ball generated by the collision of Conqueror's Haki flew into the sky right before his eyes.
Apart from the sky being torn in two by the energy burst from the energy ball, nothing else was damaged. Then, while Kaido was still somewhat dazed, Vic delivered a left front kick, which landed squarely on Kaido's shin. Kaido staggered back several meters before coming to a stop.
The pain in his shinbone snapped Kaido back to reality. He was fighting a powerful opponent of equal strength; how could he afford to be distracted? Even if he lost a battle with Conqueror's Haki, it wasn't something he couldn't accept.
Conqueror's Haki really depends on talent. It's not that you'll necessarily become strong just because you've trained for a long time. It's different from training Observation Haki and Armament Haki. You can't just crush the younger generation by accumulating experience.
However, Conqueror's Haki is not the key to deciding a battle. Having figured this out, Kaido swung his spiked club again, using Conqueror's Haki to attack Vic.
The clash of their Conqueror's Haki didn't end in a prolonged stalemate like the first attack. Instead, it was a quick strike and a retreat, just like a normal exchange. But how could a move imbued with Conqueror's Haki be considered ordinary?
The two weapons did not actually touch, so there was no clanging sound of metal clashing. However, the scattered Conqueror's Haki was even more unbearable for others. This was a true soul-crushing attack, and a continuous one at that.
Many animals and people who had already been stunned were foaming at the mouth. Even after being stunned, they could not find peace and were still being ravaged by the aftershocks of the two men's battle!
Rebecca and the others were also suffering. Although they were often exposed to Vic's Conqueror's Haki's Haki, they still couldn't withstand the impact of the Mutated Conqueror's Haki Haki's Conqueror's Haki, and their faces turned pale.