Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

The Demon Blade is one of them...

of course.

Among the demon swords, the Seven Star Sword should be considered quite special.

Their spirituality and individuality are stronger, and they may even have a vague sense of their own consciousness.

The people around them retreated in panic, their faces showing increasing fear...

"Quickly, retreat! He can't subdue this demonic sword either!"

"The guy with a 200 million Berry bounty is not comparable to the guy with a 60 million Berry bounty. If a massacre breaks out, everyone here will die. Quick, we can't stay here any longer!"

"Ahhh! Help me!"

"Die!"

"Damn it, someone else has lost their mind. What's wrong with this demonic sword? It's still affecting people from this distance..."

"..."

Sauron charged into the crowd, and all those who had been killed by the Seven Star Sword had their blood drained, leaving them as mummies.

Many who were close by and had weak wills were also affected by the demon sword's influence, even from a distance...

They launched indiscriminate attacks on nearby companions and onlookers.

Screams filled the air; the scene was chaotic and bloody...

"No wonder this demonic sword hasn't been taken by anyone yet. Is it that those who cannot be subdued will have their will stolen and then be used to slaughter others?"

Based on what some people said and what he saw, Lockes vaguely guessed what was going on.

The Seven Star Sword was obtained by different people. The weak were unable to subdue the Seven Star Sword and were affected in their minds, turning into monsters who only knew how to kill.

Naturally, he was unable to leave with the Seven Star Sword.

Just now, the fighting briefly stopped when "Greatsword" Sauron killed the previous person wielding the Seven Star Sword and took it in his hand.

Many people originally thought that Sauron, the "Greatsword," could subdue the Seven Star Sword, but in the end, the opponent was still brainwashed and began to kill those around him...

'laugh!'

Everyone else left, except for Rocks and his group.

Their conspicuous presence made them a target for Soren.

With a single swing of the sword, the green flames transformed into a slash that crashed down, carving a scorched trench into the ground...

'boom!'

Rocks casually flicked out a phantom bullet, which collided with the charging slash. With a deafening explosion, both shattered simultaneously…

"I didn't expect there to be another powerful figure here... Hahaha, only the blood of the strong is worthy to become a sacrifice for the Seven Star Sword!!"

Seeing that Rocks had blocked his attack, Sauron's crimson gaze instantly locked onto Rocks and his group.

A crazed, sinister smile spread across his face.

With a 'whoosh', Sauron moved.

He charged towards Lox and his men, wielding the Seven Star Sword that exuded an eerie aura.

With the power of the Seven Star Sword, he was faster than before.

Along the way, he raised the Seven Star Sword again and slashed down, green flames condensing into a slash, which he then used to kill Rocks and the others!

'boom!'

Rocks had already drawn his sword from his waist and casually slashed down.

The emerald green slash clashed head-on with the green flame slash.

They shattered upon impact, the resulting fragments slicing through the surrounding area...

"Friend, although your mind has been taken over by the demon sword, the consequences of attacking me will be very serious..."

Looking at the crazed and ferocious Sauron, Lox smiled and said, "Besides, no one who can't subdue this sword deserves to possess it. How about we make a deal? I've got my eye on this sword."

"I feel a connection with it..."

"Hahaha, die! Become a sacrifice to the Seven Star Sword and make me stronger!"

Sauron seemed not to hear Lox's voice; he had only one thought in his mind.

That is to kill the opponent and make them a sacrifice to make the Seven Star Sword stronger!

Clang!

The next moment, their swords clashed.

A bright green double-edged straight sword and a jet-black knife clashed, producing a piercing metallic clang the moment they met.

At the point of impact, a violent gust of wind swept outwards.

The wind was extremely sharp, cutting through the surrounding land and leaving behind fine gullies...

"Friend, you're not strong enough yet."

Feeling the power transmitted from the blade, Rocks shook his head slightly and used his strength to knock his opponent back.

"Go train for a few more years. Now it's time to hand this sword over to me..."

'Wow!'

With a tap of his foot, Lockes vanished from sight.

When it reappeared, it was already in front of Sauron.

Rocks brought his sword down, the blade swift and decisive, so fast that even Sauron didn't have time to react...

With a 'sizzling' sound, blood splattered from Sauron's body.

A bloody gash spread from his chest to his abdomen, and Soren's movements came to an abrupt halt as he released his right hand as if all his strength had given out.

With a clatter, the Seven Star Sword fell to the ground from his hand...

As the Seven Star Sword slipped from his grasp, his previously bloodshot eyes instantly cleared. He murmured a few words, then weakly said to Locke, "Th...thank you..."

After saying that, his body went limp and he collapsed beside the Seven Star Sword...

"You're welcome. I'll spare your life since you attacked me because of the demon sword."

Rocks didn't kill him.

The other party's murderous intent was influenced by the Seven Star Sword. There is a cause for every wrong, and the debtor should be held accountable. Rocks would not kill innocent people indiscriminately.

He is not a bloodthirsty person...

"Come on, let me see what you're capable of, Seven Star Sword..."

Rocks paid no attention to the fallen Sauron; the 200 million Berry bounty was nothing to him.

He looked at the Seven Star Sword on the ground, bent down to pick it up...

'Sizzle...'

Suddenly, another slash pierced the air, attempting to stop Rocks's actions.

Rocks immediately sensed the incoming slash and swiftly swung his sword.

The pitch-black sword blade clashed head-on with the sharp, slashing strike.

With a 'boom', the slash was shattered by Rocks.

Rocks looked in the direction from which the slash came.

A tall, slender man with sharp eyes, wielding a sword with a slightly scarlet blade, was seen approaching...

The man looked at Rocks and gave him an arrogant smile: "Hahaha, kid, you've got some skill, you actually blocked my slash!"

"However, a demon sword of this caliber is not something a brat like you can possess!"

Then he looked at the Seven Star Sword on the ground, which was emanating an eerie aura, and an interest appeared in his eyes: "What a demonic sword! It looks even better than my Sandai Junsei!"

Looking at Lox again, the man laughed, "I'll take this cursed sword. You can get lost, kid!"

Ignoring the other's disdain, Locke laughed and said, "You want to take it from me?"

"Oh? Your face..."

"I remember now, isn't it Rocks, the 'Black-Haired Swordsman' with a bounty of 450 million Berries? I didn't expect you to be here too..."

The man looked at Rocks' face, paused for a moment, then smiled even more broadly: "I've heard you can compete with former Navy Admiral 'Black Arm' Zephyr. I'm very interested in you!"

"I am 'Demon Sword' Aaronda, and my hobby is collecting demon swords. You should have heard of me. I've got my eye on this demon sword!"

The "Demon Blade" Aaronda grinned, staring intently at Rocks, and repeated Rocks' earlier words: "So... are you going to try and take it from me, Black-haired Swordsman!"

"Demon Blade" Aaronda?

Lockes thought for a moment, then shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm ignorant, I really haven't heard of him."

"Hahaha, as expected of the black-haired swordsman, what an arrogant fellow!"

Aaronda laughed loudly, seemingly unconcerned.

But a cold glint appeared in his eyes: "It doesn't matter if you don't know me, just know that my bounty is higher than yours!"

Lox asked curiously, "Oh, how much was it again?"

"..."

It wasn't a prestigious thing for Aaronda to reveal his bounty, so he remained silent.

His gaze, however, turned even colder.

He stared at Lox and grinned maliciously, "Don't think that just because you escaped from Zephyr, you can be arrogant in front of me, Black-haired Swordsman."

"The newspapers say you can fight Zephyr, but I don't believe it. The high seas are full of people who make a name for themselves with sensationalism, and you're probably one of them..."

"So, how much was your bounty again?"

Lox interrupted, "Tell me about it, I'm curious."

"Very well, you've angered me, black-haired swordsman!"

Aaronda was not a good-tempered person, and Lox's contempt ignited his anger.