I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

Shimizu Eiichi raised his sword, ready to engage in battle, but was interrupted by Rakshasa's shout:

"Eiichi! Don't interfere! This is a duel between me and Tachibana Aoto!"

Upon hearing this, Rongyi immediately stopped, withdrew his step, and put down the knife in his hand.

At the same time, Sanako, who was not far away, noticed the battle situation on Qing Deng's side.

She wanted to come forward and help Qingdeng.

However, she was exhausted from having to protect the unconscious Souji and deal with the Yakuza who kept attacking.

Rakshasa charged forward with his sword, his momentum unstoppable.

He maintained a highly aggressive stance throughout.

The sharp blade flashed like a storm as it rained down on Qingdeng.

The intense, rapid-fire offense and defense are equally effective for both sides; even a moment's relaxation can lead to irreparable and fatal damage.

The metal rubbed against the metal, producing a piercing noise that seemed to tear eardrums apart.

The upward-sliding blade, like a black line, headed straight for Qing Deng's chest.

Qingdeng unleashed a Kasaya Slash, cleaving off the Rakshasa's attack.

In the blink of an eye, he slashed at Qing Deng again with the Blue Eyes Formation.

The incredibly fast speed of the blade left Qing Deng no time to defend.

He leaned to the right, narrowly avoiding the whistling blade.

Unfortunately... he was a little too slow, and his torn left sleeve drooped down.

Qingdeng leaped diagonally to the side, creating some distance, and as he jumped, he raised his sword and slashed at the back of the Rakshasa's head like a meteor.

This strike was delivered with real force.

"Lone Wolf", "Gathering Spirit", "Nine Bulls and Two Tigers", "Tiger's Arm +1"... a whole string of talents, all activated!

If the cut is solid, it can definitely cut all the way from the back of the head to the groin, splitting the Rakshasa vertically in two.

Luocha glanced at the blade light that was coming straight at him, his expression darkening slightly. He could tell that Qingdeng's attack was extraordinary.

However, he did not choose to avoid the enemy's sharp edge—but instead, he stood firm, twisted his waist, and fearlessly attacked head-on!

The steel knife struck the air.

The two swords clashed violently, generating a powerful shockwave!

Qingdeng and Luosha's hair and clothes were blown about, billowing and rustling.

Their swords clashed and then parted ways at a breakneck speed.

As if they had been bounced back, Qingdeng and Luosha were both thrown back violently.

Logically speaking, Qing Deng, who possesses numerous powerful talents, should be able to gain the upper hand in this kind of "power clash".

However... the facts that were revealed were quite surprising.

Qingdeng took three steps back before regaining his balance.

As for Rakshasa... he immediately pulled his right foot back, returning to his "rock-solid" state.

The two sides exchanged blows many times, as if they had been fighting for a very long time.

In reality, everything happens in the blink of an eye.

Rakshasa who practice Iaido are known for their speed in attack.

His blade never follows a specific trajectory; it can deliver ultra-high-speed slashes from any direction.

Qing Deng's physical abilities have long surpassed those of ordinary people, and his speed in wielding his sword and moving around is equally impressive.

Therefore, although the two sides fought several rounds, only 8 seconds had passed.

It didn't even take the 10 seconds required to copy the talent.

Since his transmigration, Qingdeng has diligently practiced martial arts every day without ever slacking off.

With the blessing of the "Sword Saint", his swordsmanship talent is 106 times that of ordinary people. In terms of swordsmanship skills, he has definitely reached the top level.

As for physical fitness, needless to say, Qing Deng's body had long been transformed into a "humanoid Gundam" by the system.

They have no shortage of skills or physical fitness.

Despite this, they were still suppressed by the Rakshasa!

However, the thought that this is a low-level martial arts world makes it seem reasonable.

In this wondrous world that cannot be measured by the common sense of the past, what it lacks least is monsters that are ridiculously strong and whose strength is beyond comprehension.

In the battle just now, Rakshasa suppressed Qingdeng throughout.

Strangely enough, at this moment, Qingdeng felt no remorse whatsoever.

On the contrary, he even felt a strange...excitement.

Based on the information I currently have, it seems that Rakshasa is not the strongest member of the Dharma Extermination Party.

If even a Rakshasa is this strong, then how strong are the other experts in the Dharma Extermination Party?

Besides punishing the party according to law, what about other parts of the world?

How many masters are hidden in the towns and countryside?

How strong is Kiryu, who is known as the "Sword Master Who Slays Ships" and "Ryuko Hachiman"?

How strong is Ogata Hayate, the universally acknowledged "Peerless Swordsman," "Istosai the Manslayer," and "Eternal Sword Saint"?

Wow! The world is so big!

Upon realizing this, Qingdeng's lips unconsciously curled up slightly.

Just as Qingdeng was immersed in his feelings, Luocha opposite him seemed to have thought of a good idea and his face lit up with joy.

"Ju Qingdeng, if we keep fighting like this, it's getting boring."

"Alright then! I won't take advantage of you. Your leg injury seems to be affecting your performance... So let's change the way we duel!"

Having said that, Rakshasa spread her legs, lowered her waist, placed her left hand on the scabbard, and stroked the hilt of the sword with her right hand.

"I have long heard that 'Nioh' Tachibana Seito is skilled in sword drawing."

"It's quite a coincidence—drawing the sword is also my most proficient sword technique!"

"In that case, let's have a duel of sword-drawing techniques!"

"One strike to decide the outcome!"

"Let's see if your blade is faster, or if my strike is superior!"

Rakshasa paused for a moment, then adopted a devilish, seductive tone.

"A duel between masters of Iaido... that's not something you can encounter anytime."

"Ju Qingdeng, don't you want to give it a try?"

"Between the pride of an Iaido swordsman, use your prized drawing sword technique to defeat head-on—a formidable enemy who is equally skilled in drawing swords!"

An indescribable look suddenly appeared between Qing Deng's upright eyebrows.

His expression was solemn.

His eyes flickered.

My body is tense.

It was as if he was thinking about something.

However, this only lasted for a moment.

A short while later, about half a minute after Rasetsu assumed the stance for drawing his sword, Aoto silently opened the scabbard of Echizen-suke Tsutaka Kanetsugu, let his right arm hang down, and steadied his feet.

"Great! Yes! That's it!"

Rakshasa's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed joy and fighting spirit.

"Eiichi, what follows is my life-or-death duel with Tachibana Seiden! You must not interfere, and no outsiders are allowed to intervene. If any irrelevant people dare to disturb us, you must stop them for me."

"Yes."

Shimizu Eiichi took two steps back and stood respectfully to the side.

Two Iaido swordsmen placed their hands on the hilts of their swords and assumed their fighting stances!

The previous battle at Kikyō Mountain made Aoto realize how formidable and powerful the Rakshasa was.

The renowned "genius female swordsman" Chiba Sanako was killed in a single strike.

Even the ninja talent of Tenkura Owl, who possessed 30 times the experience of an ordinary person and had extensive combat experience, was killed instantly with a single strike.

Although Qing Deng copied a new powerful talent (Nine Bulls and Two Tigers) compared to when he caused a ruckus on Kikyo Mountain, his old talents such as "Steel Bone" and "Strong Muscle" were also upgraded.

Even so, the "8-second battle" just now has already proven that even if Qing Deng's talent ability is enhanced to this extent, he is still no match for Luo Sha!

Under such circumstances, if the fighting continues... the consequences would be unimaginable.

In this way, using his best and strongest move became Qing Deng's only hope to turn the tide!

Therefore, Qingdeng accepted the Rakshasa's "invitation".

Engage him in a fair and square sword duel!

At this tense moment, the two adopted very similar stances.

Stand with your feet apart, lower your waist, relax your arms, and firmly plant your heels, facing each other sideways.

His slightly bent body, like a taut spring, exuded a strong sense of pressure.

Clearly, their postures conceal astonishing elasticity and explosive power.

The air between the two grew increasingly heavy, as if it had solidified into a viscous liquid, so thick that even the passage of a beluga whale could not stir up a ripple.

Amidst this tension, they felt the sounds gradually receding from their surroundings, as if only this space had been cut off from the world.

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