NOVEL NEXT Chapter 48: Chapter 48: VS Former Navy Admiral Jikai
No matter who it was, any navy personnel standing in Li Yuan's way below the rank of rear admiral fell with just one sword strike. If it was a rear admiral, it might take just one more strike.
An unrestricted powerful combat force can play a huge role on the battlefield, potentially becoming the key to victory in the entire war.
Li Yuan's rampant slaughter had caught the attention of former Navy Admiral Jikai.
He was tasked with guarding the navy ships to prevent pirates from destroying them and cutting off their navy's retreat.
Moreover, he served as the navy's last resort to eliminate any uncontrolled elements on the battlefield.
Li Yuan was exactly the kind of element Jikai was watching for.
"Jikai, I've heard your swordsmanship is strong, that you're a great swordsman. Let me see if that's true!"
When Jikai rushed forward to stop him, Li Yuan wasn't surprised. If the navy didn't have some trump cards, they would have lost long ago.
He could feel a powerful sword intent from Jikai, indicating he was a great swordsman!
Li Yuan had obtained information about him from Shaki, knowing he was a former navy admiral who retired ten years ago but was re-enlisted by the navy.
"Infinite: Crescent Moon Slash!"
A crescent-shaped slash rushed toward Jikai.
"Kid, you're too green to compare swords with me!"
Seeing Li Yuan's hundred-meter crescent slash, Jikai swung his great sword Kinpira, unleashing a slash of equal magnitude.
"Boom!"
Li Yuan's crescent slash was shattered by Jikai's strike, sending the remaining force towards Li Yuan.
"Clang!"
"Shatter for me!"
Li Yuan, wielding his Armament Haki-covered sword, rushed forward to break Jikai's strike.
"Hmm? Is this the slash of a great swordsman?"
"The same-sized slash is much stronger than that of a swordsman; it's more solid and carries a powerful will, increasing its potential."
"That will must be Jikai's sword intent. Sword intent is the gateway and threshold to becoming a great swordsman."
"I've reached the peak of my swordsmanship, just lacking sword intent. Once I comprehend my own sword intent, I can become a great swordsman!"
Li Yuan realized many things from just one of Jikai's slashes, highlighting his exceptional talent in swordsmanship.
"It's not that I'm too green; you're just too old. Fight me!"
Blocking the slash, Li Yuan quickly used Shave to get in front of Jikai.
"Infinite: Fierce Dragon Breaks the Army Slash!"
A fierce dragon formed by countless sword energies charged forward. Even if thousands of troops stood before it, the fierce dragon sword energy could cut through them and directly target the enemy general.
"Hmph, you're the new decapitating swordsman of the Rocks Pirates? Let me put an end to you before you become a threat."
Jikai said seriously.
Jikai's Kinpira, also covered with Armament Haki, blocked Li Yuan's fierce dragon slash, but his aging body couldn't withstand it, and he was forced back ten meters.
"If you have the skill, come at me!"
Seeing his move blocked again, Li Yuan continued his attack on Jikai without hesitation.
Jikai's swordsmanship was far superior to Li Yuan's current level. Even after ten years of retirement, his sword skills hadn't declined much, and his sword intent enhanced his techniques.
Before joining the Rocks Pirates, Li Yuan was no match for Jikai. However, after joining, his strength had surged.
Even though his most powerful sword techniques couldn't surpass Jikai's, his physical prowess was much greater. Li Yuan often employed a strategy of exchanging blows, relying on his sturdy body.
As long as the attack wasn't a critical hit, Li Yuan wouldn't dodge Jikai's sword.
By covering his body with Armament Haki where Jikai attacked, he allowed himself to be struck, creating opportunities to strike Jikai in return.
Jikai, now over seventy years old, had a declining physical condition and couldn't endure direct hits from Li Yuan's sword, forcing him to retreat when Li Yuan pressed his attacks.
Throughout the battle, Li Yuan's skills honed over the past three months were unleashed, continuously refining his swordplay and combat methods against Jikai.
He absorbed Jikai's swordsmanship and combat experience as nourishment for his own progress.
Fighting Jikai made Li Yuan feel wild and excited.
In contrast, Jikai's battle with Li Yuan was cautious and reluctant. He never wanted to return to the fight, but due to pressure and persuasion from Brack, he had no choice.
He initially thought this new member of the Rocks Pirates was weak, allowing him to avoid stronger pirates.
Unexpectedly, this young man was so fierce, chasing him down despite his retirement.
As the navy's powerful forces were intercepted by Li Yuan and his team, John, Wang Zhi, and Silver Axe were matched with vice admirals.
Even with two or three vice admirals against one, they couldn't stand against Wang Zhi and the others.
The vice admirals were pushed back, barely holding their ground.
"Charge!"
"Kill the navy!"
"Destroy the Rocks Pirates!"
"Boom!"
While high-ranking forces clashed on one battlefield, thousands of pirates and navy personnel engaged fiercely on another.
Gunfire, clashes, and screams filled the air, creating a gruesome scene.
Li Yuan's subordinates remained behind the main forces of the Rocks Pirates, not at the forefront. Nonetheless, the pressure on Kano and his team was immense.
Fortunately, Kano had consumed the Slash-Slash Fruit, and after a few days of development, he wielded it skillfully.
His increased strength allowed him to protect his junior brothers amid the chaotic and brutal battlefield.
The battle between the Rocks Pirates and the navy raged for an entire day.
Initially, over twenty thousand navy and pirate forces were reduced to around fifteen thousand, with the pirates gaining the upper hand and the navy at a disadvantage.
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