I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

The three men in the middle quickly raised their muskets and used the gun barrels to block Qing Deng's knife.

With a loud clang, a knife and three guns collided heavily in mid-air.

The wooden part of the gun barrel was quickly cut off, and only the steel barrel could barely withstand Vairocana's cutting.

Fortunately, what they received was Qing Deng's ordinary slash, not his most destructive sword-drawing technique—otherwise, even a steel gun barrel would surely have been split in two.

And so, the three of them worked together, squeezing out all their strength, and finally managed to block Qing Deng's slash.

Immediately afterwards, the two people who were fortunate enough to be outside Qing Deng's slashing range—that is, the two people located on either side of Qing Deng—were very good at seizing the opportunity.

The instant Qingdeng's slash was deflected, they swiftly raised their bayonets and launched an attack, flanking Qingdeng from both the left and right.

The person in front is responsible for slowing down the opponent, while the person on the side is responsible for attacking... a very good combination.

Qingdeng cast an admiring glance at them... and then retaliated without hesitation!

He pulled the knife back to his side and swung it to the left and right, deflecting the bayonets of the two men beside him—the whole sequence of movements was incredibly fast! So fast it seemed as if they were all done simultaneously!

In the blink of an eye, Qingdeng launched another attack.

This time, Vairocana unleashed a storm-like force! Both the speed and power of his strikes left the five of them utterly helpless!

Blood and foam gushed out continuously, and the five people fell one by one. Under Qingdeng's deliberate control, each person who died was stabbed in the head or heart, so that they would never be given a chance to "come back to life".

Aoto's offensive was like a raging storm, and Ogata was not to be outdone.

Ogata did not draw his twin swords, but held only the Great Sword in his hand, following closely beside Aoto at a leisurely pace.

Just then—

laugh!

An arrow came from his diagonal rear.

This archer was highly skilled, not only possessing great power and accuracy, but also shooting from extremely tricky angles, specifically targeting Ogata's blind spots.

He had been lurking in an inconspicuous dark corner since earlier, patiently waiting for the best opportunity to attack.

Once Ogata had his back to him, he immediately raised the bow and arrow he had prepared earlier, aimed at Ogata's back, and released a powerful arrow.

What's even more ingenious is that the arrow was coated with poison; anyone hit by it would surely die.

From a hunting perspective, this arrow was perfect... That's why what happened next seemed so incredible.

Ogata didn't even turn his head, but accurately predicted the trajectory of the arrow and slightly turned his body... seemingly to dodge, but actually not.

In the instant the arrow grazed past him, he swiftly extended his left hand and caught the arrow shaft in mid-air!

How strong is the potential energy of an arrow when it is launched into the air?

It's like trying to grab a red-hot iron block; you can't just hold it like that.

However, Ogata grasped it effortlessly in his palm, his movements relaxed and his expression calm, as if he felt neither difficulty nor pain.

In the instant he caught the arrow with his bare hands, Ogata still didn't turn around. He flipped his left wrist, turning the arrow in his left palm around, and then threw it out forcefully.

laugh!

The arrow, though thrown by hand, made a sharper whooshing sound than when it left the bowstring!

The arrow "returned" along its original path and struck the archer's hiding place precisely—Ogata already knew someone was hiding there—and after the sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh, there was no more life.

Before long, several more guards, having run out of ammunition, had to step forward and press towards Ogata.

Ogata tiptoed, relaxed his right wrist, and gave the blade a light, rhythmic movement.

Simply by changing the way he held the knife, his entire aura underwent a dramatic transformation.

At this moment, Ogata was like smoke and dust, ready to scatter and dissipate at any moment—and that was indeed the case.

In the blink of an eye, Ogata launched his attack—his blade flashed like the wind, and his figure became a shadow!

The wide corridor was filled with the force of wielding knives.

The first person seemed to have stepped into thin air, his body went limp and he fell to the side, crashing through the paper sliding door and falling inside, where he remained motionless.

The second person made strange "ho" sounds, clutching his pierced left chest, and fell forward.

The third man barely kept up with Ogata's speed, thrusting his bayonet towards Ogata's body. Before the tip of his blade even touched Ogata, his head flew off first, tumbling and rolling to the fourth man's feet.

The fourth person... lost his will to fight and turned to flee, but before he could take a step, the tip of Da Shitian's blade pierced his heart from behind.

As he killed the fourth person, Ogata grabbed the short sword from the man's waist and threw it forcefully at a paper sliding door to his side.

The dagger crashed through the door and disappeared inside... The next moment, a bright red flower of blood bloomed and splattered on the door panel, clearly visible even from the corridor outside the room.

The fifth person hiding in the room intended to ambush Ogata, but his every move was already within Ogata's perception range.

And so... relying on their overwhelming force, Aoto and Ogata advanced step by step into the depths of the relevant magistrate's office, gradually breaking down the enemy's main camp's defenses.

They used no tricks, they simply strode in, storming through the main gate and killing anyone they encountered! They fought their way from the main gate to the earthen floor, and then from the earthen floor to the Tongxin Jue Suo (a compound), the central building…

Aoto's words to Ogata before the battle, "Take the time to learn as many moves as possible from you," were not a joke.

While attacking his enemy, he also kept a close eye on Ogata's every move and technique.

The talents "Sword Saint" (sword skills talent 279 times that of ordinary people) and "Heart of the Demon" are activated!

—So that's how it is. He not only relaxed the muscles in his right wrist, but also the muscles in his legs... But won't his body lose its balance like that? How did he manage to do that?

—He used the muscles in his waist...no, not only that! He even used the muscles in his shoulders!

Through repeated study and constant self-questioning, and then trying to imitate it, one can transform it into nourishment for oneself.

There was a time when Qingdeng felt that his strength had reached its limit and it would be difficult to improve further.

It's understandable that he would have such an "arrogant" thought.

His swordsmanship had stagnated for a long time, so much so that his "Saint of the Sword" technique had not been activated for a long time.

The reason for this is that his physical functions are gradually reaching their limit, and he has no opponent who can match him.

Talent and physical ability determine the upper limit of martial arts.

Martial arts talent may be limitless, but the human body has its limits!

A body that takes 15 seconds to run 100 meters can never develop impressive martial arts skills, just like a 5-liter wooden bucket can never hold 10 liters of water.

No matter how many talents he copied, no matter how hard he trained, Qingdeng's physical fitness remained stagnant.

As for the "lack of competitors," that goes without saying. Martial arts are most averse to working in isolation; it's very difficult to develop new techniques alone.

That is why a worthy opponent is invaluable to a martial artist.

It wasn't until he met Ogata that this long-standing predicament finally began to change.

After witnessing Ogata's swordsmanship several times, Seito suddenly realized that he was still far behind!

Whether it's practical experience or swordsmanship skills, all of these things that Aoto is proud of are significantly inferior to Ogata's.

Ogata's every move is something ordinary people can't imitate; every move he makes is a divine skill that countless sword masters can only dream of.

Ever since he copied the eternal talent "Chosen One" from Ogata, Qing Deng has been like someone with a "genetic lock" unlocked. His physical limits have been raised, and the level cap of his talent has also been removed.

[Note: Chosen One: Greatly increases maximum physical strength and removes the level cap for talents]

Thanks to this, the accumulation of knowledge and experience over the years gradually came to fruition!

Qingdeng has recently felt a significant increase in his physical fitness and strength, which had been stagnant for a long time!

Thinking of this, Qingdeng couldn't help but feel excited—his realm could still advance several more levels!

The opportunity to fight alongside the "Eternal Sword Saint" is priceless. Once Ogata goes to the West or somewhere else in the future, it will be difficult to seek his guidance again.

With this thought in mind, Qing Deng held his breath and focused intently on Osamu, not missing a single second, imprinting all the scenes he saw into his mind.

Ogata noticed Aoto's intention to "quietly learn from him" and smiled slightly.

He silently moved his body to stand in front of Qingdeng, making it easier for Qingdeng to observe him.

The combined attack of the two strongest sword saints in the world... this is a battle with no suspense whatsoever.

The number of enemy soldiers blocking their path dwindled, and their cries and screams grew fainter... Finally, the area within their sight fell into an eerie stillness.

Aoto and Ogata stood amidst the corpses, their feet sinking into a sea of ​​blood, barely visible.

While regulating his breathing and blood circulation, Qing Deng turned to Ogata and asked.

Where are we now?

Ogata looked around and replied:

“We are already deep inside the Hakodate Magistrate’s Office, and the next step is the Ōhiro-ma.”

During his time infiltrating Goryokaku, Ogata thoroughly learned about the architectural layout of Goryokaku, including the internal structure of the Hakodate Magistrate's Office.

"Have you seen Xilika? We were hacking away just now, he shouldn't have died from our chaotic attacks, right?"

No, I didn't see him.

"That's good. I still have a lot of questions I want to ask him."

The two crossed mountains of corpses and seas of blood, heading straight for the large hall ahead.

When they flung open the door to the large room, they were shocked to see the very creature they were looking for—the Rhinoceros… Correction. To be precise, it was originally called "Rhinoceros," but now it's an unidentified creature.

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Chapter 1081 Clash of Commanders-in-Chief: The Absolute Suppression of the King of Kings! [4800]

At first glance, Qingdeng thought it was a mountain of flesh.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that this was a person.

A gigantic body over 2 meters tall, exaggerated muscles that stretched the clothes high, and worm-like veins all over its body... Although the creature undoubtedly had a human form, its appearance was truly terrifying!

They are less like humans and more like monsters in human skin.

Ogata frowned slightly, staring intently at the "monster," before letting out a surprised sound: