Chapter 589: When Old Friends Meet, It's a Showdown!
Chapter 589: When Old Friends Meet, It's a Showdown!
In an instant of vigilance, both sides noticed each other's movements, and without any hesitation, Sage took a step forward, transforming into an afterimage as he rushed out, unleashing a rapid series of Tyrant Bombs.
At the same time, the man with the center-parted hair swung his arms, momentarily generating a trail of black light. A crescent-shaped slash burst forth from the black light, destroying the Tyrant Bombs one by one, and colliding with the last Tyrant Bomb, creating an explosive shockwave.
The two figures transformed into a black-red and black-gold radiance, charging straight into the heart of the shockwave, and with a loud bang, they created an even larger tremor.
Within the tremor, Sage's hands moved in a blur, creating afterimages as he struck at his opponent's body. The opponent wasn't idle either; the black light also generated afterimages that overlapped with Sage's fist afterimages.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of clashing metal and the air reverberating filled the atmosphere, creating small-scale shockwaves that circled around them. It wasn't until these shockwaves combined and expanded into a massive explosion that the two figures separated.
Fragments of stone and dirt flew in all directions, and a cloud of smoke rose at the center.
Sage stood firmly on the ground, shaking off his hands and focusing his gaze on the silhouette beyond the smoke.
The Great Sword Master!
Not only that, but the aura's strength was formidable, and the speed of his sword swings was even faster than Lily's!
"What the hell are you doing?"
From beyond the smoke, the voice of the center-parted-haired man rang out in surprise, "Tyrant Bombs? That's quite an unconventional approach. Did you escape from the sixth level?"
"Hmph, I've been in prison, but who are you? Are you some new recruit in the Navy?" Sage asked.
"Don't say 'recruit,' it's an ominous word. Every step I've taken has been..."
A golden light flashed through the smoke as he spoke.
The wind on the island suddenly shifted, blowing gently on Sage, causing him to shudder involuntarily.
"Damn, someone's backstabbing me!"
Boom!
Sage sent out another wave of energy from his feet, dispelling the smoke, and just as the golden light flew towards him, the man's two fingers brushed against the blade, causing it to emit a golden glow.
At the same time, Sage's body split into several afterimages, surrounding the center-parted-haired man.
"The Ultimate Art of the Northern Dipper Fist!"
"The Unseen Divine Wind Style Killing Sword!"
Both men spoke simultaneously, startled for a moment, but their actions didn't stop.
The afterimages surrounding the center-parted-haired man attacked his body from all directions, while he slashed towards Sage's real body with his sword, the blade glowing with golden light as it descended.
"Seven Star Death Point!"
"Dragon!"
The center-parted-haired man flashed through the afterimages, and as they disappeared, only Sage's real body remained, facing the center-parted-haired man.
"Can't you hear it?"
"Can't you see it?"
They spoke in unison.
The center-parted-haired man twirled his sword, slowly sheathing it, "The sound of the divine wind."
Sage clenched his fists, "Your death star is shining!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The center-parted-haired man's body seemed to explode from within, like firecrackers going off, while Sage's body, from his shoulder to his waist, inexplicably had a massive gash.
Both figures staggered, turning around, and in that moment, blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.
"Who the hell are you?!"
They asked simultaneously, then paused, sizing each other up.
In Sage's field of vision, the center-parted-haired man was not only powerful but also peculiar. The sword at his waist, if Sage remembered correctly, was the Autumn Water.
But this sword had been taken by Lily and presented to Sage, and it was now collecting dust in the treasure vault.
How could it possibly be in someone else's hands?
Most importantly, that technique...
The center-parted-haired man raised an eyebrow, his expression odd, hesitating yet with a hint of expectation, "The king of heaven covers the earth like a tiger?"
Sage was taken aback, instinctively responding, "The pagoda suppresses the river demon!"
As they finished speaking, their eyes widened, emitting a piercing light.
"Odds and evens!" the center-parted-haired man added.
"The quadrant symbol!" Sage answered immediately.
Both sides became even more agitated.
"You old fool, you're so despicable!"
"You didn't even give me a hundred bucks!"
"All right!"
"Old Eight!"
"You're just a rascal!"
"Mr. Zhan Yaping!"
The questioner asked, and the responder answered with even greater excitement.
The two stared at each other until the wind blew, causing their hair to flutter.
The center-parted hair choked up, "Old friend!"
"Old friend!" Sage was deeply moved.
"Slash Wave!"
"Galactic Impact!"
Without missing a beat, they both attacked simultaneously, unleashing their powers.
Taking a step forward, they extended their hands as if to shake, but just then, the center-parted hair pulled out a sword handle, and a black and golden slash attack came straight at Sage.
Sage punched out a pillar-like aura shockwave, colliding with the black and golden slash, creating a shockwave that cracked the ground, leaving a massive sunken fissure.
Amidst the flying debris, both men showed their fangs in a sinister smile, revealing their white teeth.
The center-parted hair tightened his grip on the sword handle, "When old friends meet..."
"Let's settle this face to face!"
Sage snarled back, "This world doesn't allow anyone like me! The world is mine!"
"That's very reasonable! I've become a general, and now you show up, a fellow countryman, and a pirate at that. Are you deliberately provoking me?" The center-parted hair also sneered.
They looked at each other again and burst into laughter.
Yes, this is how it should be! A true old friend!
Mutual assistance is for the weak. Those who come from the same hometown, once they possess great power, most of them become the sole ruler.
Unfortunately, Sage was one of them!
"Norton Sag, one of the Four Emperors, took down Big Mom and Kaido, and is skilled in the Northern Constellation God Fist." Sage introduced himself.
"Ruxiluke Luo, a general, also took down Big Mom and Kaido, and is proficient in the Boundless Wind God Style."
Luo took out a gold-inlaid cigar from his pocket and tossed it to Sage, "Want one?"
Sage took it, and a flame emerged from his finger, lighting the cigar. He exhaled the smoke and said, "Are we not in the same world?"
"It seems so. I was enveloped by a cloud of mist and brought here."
Luo took a puff from his cigar, thought for a moment, and said, "Why did you mention Zhan Yaping?"
"I was also surrounded by mist, but it seems you arrived earlier than me."
Sage explained, "Because back home, the act of valuing money over people has become an open secret. Morality and honor are now overshadowed by wealth."
"How uncivilized."
Luo sighed, "The open sea is better. Everyone there is like a fool. I'm a warlord, what about you?"
"I follow feudal capitalism."
Sage said, "It's quite peculiar. Is this golden mist a sign that the world is about to connect? If so, we'll have to settle things once and for all!"
"A pirate following feudal capitalism? Is that even possible? Power belongs to oneself? It seems plausible, but in my world, you'd be hanging from a lamppost. Never mind, I'm not in a position to judge you, but I think I know the answer to your question, and it's not going to happen."
Luo seemed to remember something, "Oh, I remember now. I seem to be a counterpart, perhaps I stumbled in here. I have a feeling that I'll disappear soon. You too, your original body doesn't even remember this. However, the experiences gained here will be fed back to the original body through some form of adaptation to the world, like strengthening aura."
"Counterpart?"
Sage was taken aback, then realized, "So that's it, but when will we disappear?"
"I don't know."
Luo laughed and raised his sword, saying solemnly, "Perhaps, this coordinate can only accommodate one person."
Sage showed his sinister smile, his body crackling with energy, "Then let's settle it with our lives!"
(End of Chapter)
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