Chapter 67: Cutting Steel in a Flash!

A gentle sea breeze swept across the beach, imparting a refreshing sensation to those gathered.

Most of the players wore happy expressions, looking at their newly renewed skill panels, without any sense of being ripped off.

Boom! Boom!

Abruptly, a deafening noise echoed from the distance. Adrian furrowed his brows and released a miniature ghost into the sky, spotting the Green Cloaked Nipposai forces within his field of vision.

"How did the people from the Nipposai appear here?"

A momentary confusion flickered through Adrian's mind.

Before he could alert the players, the Nipposai initiated their attack.

The flintlock guns clicked, and the cannons roared. Swiftly flying bullets and fiercely burning artillery fire instantly claimed the lives of a group of players who had been wandering around the periphery!

"What the hell is happening?"

"Why would someone attack us out of nowhere?"

"The system prompt said that the attackers were from the Nipposai, but aren't they a local faction of the Kano Country?"

"Death will deduct experience! I was just about to save up enough!"

A large group of players instantly transformed into white light, while the remaining ones were startled by the sudden appearance of the Nipposai.

In that moment, Hollisa leaped from the ranks of the Nipposai, a cruel smile spreading across her hideous face. With a powerful leap, her incredibly strong physical prowess propelled her towards the players like a meteor.

Her fist pierced through the chest of one player; her kick shattered the body of another.

Despite many players attempting to counterattack with newly purchased firearms, their aim was skillfully dodged. Even when they managed to hit Hollisa's body, it resulted in only negligible injuries. The gunpowder bullets couldn't even penetrate her skin.

Hollisa, akin to a tiger among sheep, indulged in slaughter within the group of players.

First blood, double kill, triple kill, killing spree…

The lower-level players under Hollisa had no chance to fight back!

Some people took advantage of the opportunity to throw a detection at Hollisa.

[? - Nipposai's Current Leader] (Red Name)

[Level: ?]

[Attributes: ?]

[??]

[Danger Level: Extremely Lethal!]

Another extremely lethal threat!

Initially, players were unaware of this level of danger. All they knew was that in his serious state, "Big Trouble," classified as "Extremely Lethal," could instantly eliminate another classified as "Extremely Lethal."

Just moments ago, numerous players from different regions were urging those from Kano Country to assess the strength of "Big Trouble" on the official game forum.

However, such assessments are now unnecessary.

Players have comprehended the vast chasm that separates them from "Extremely Lethal."

The formidable combat prowess of high-level NPCs is truly terrifying

"Nevertheless, we still have Big Trouble!"

This thought raced through the minds of many players who had yet to encounter Hollisa.

On the gruesome battlefield, Hollisa, her spirits high, sneered as she stepped on a male player's body, raising her right fist, poised to punch the player into a meat pie.

In that moment, "Big Trouble" sprang forth with incredible speed, transforming into a barely perceptible white blur, hurtling straight toward Hollisa's flank.

"Big Trouble! It's up to you!"

"Here it comes! Big Trouble's [Step Forward Slash]!"

Many players held their breath in anticipation.

However, it was not only Hollisa who was standing on the battlefield at that time. A large number of Nipposai had also arrived to reap the lives of the players.

Several lackeys of the Nipposai brandished their long swords, aiming to halt Adrian.

Yet, Yubashiri emerged, its blade emanating a white light.

With a swift motion, the blade dispatched two or three Nipposai lackeys instantly.

As the blade flashed amidst the crowd, Adrian charged straight toward Hollisa, leaving dozens of Nipposai thugs in his wake, easily dispatched.

The sword's energy extended over ten meters, effortlessly cleaving through the lackeys, instilling fear in the remaining Nipposai soldiers preparing to advance.

"Holy moly! Sword Qi unleashed!"

"This is like cutting grass like never before!"

The players gasped. In terms of battlefield performance, the enhanced effect of 'Big trouble' far surpassed Hollisa, who was limited to close combat.

Adrian's sword movements never ceased. With a composed mind, he pressed on.

If he used the Ghost Fruit's ability, he could easily wipe out the sudden appearance of Nipposai forces in front of him!

However, while it might leave a lasting impression on the players, it wouldn't positively impact future business dealings.

The ability of the Ghost Fruit cannot be sold. Adrian marketed his most alluring skills to the players, all of which were sword skills!

This meant the battle had to be fought with swords alone!

As luck would have it, Adrian had developed many swordsmanship skills!

"You killed my father and my subordinates!"

Hollisa looked from afar, her eyes shifting to a murky yellow hue as black and yellow fur emerged from her skin. She swiftly shifted into her beast form.

Zoan-type: Dog-Dog Fruit, Jackal Form!

"White Ghost! Are you seeking death coming here?!"

"Everyone, attack!"

Hollisa pointed at Adrian, and the hundreds of elite Nipposai soldiers beside her rushed toward him.

Adrian swiftly unsheathed his sword.

Swish, swish, swish...

A series of powerful air slashes flew out. In the blink of an eye, over a hundred of them were slashed out.

The dense arcs of slashes were incredibly fast. Empowered by his [Three Thousand Flows] skill, he swiftly dispatched half of the Nipposai elite troops. Only a few fortunate ones remained, too scared to move.

"Out of my way!"

Hollisa roared and charged at Adrian like a mountain. Her giant beast fist, carrying a powerful aura, smashed towards Adrian, causing the surrounding air to faintly whistle.

"Die for me!"

Adrian swiftly dodged the monstrous fist's onslaught. Simultaneously, he lashed out with his sword, aiming for the jackal woman's head.

However, Hollisa, transformed into a beast, possessed razor-sharp animal instincts. She effortlessly evaded the strike by lowering her head.

Unfazed by the miss, Adrian remained composed.

With a swift motion, he employed the explosive [Shave] technique, leaving behind only a blur in his original spot. In an instant, he vaulted above Hollisa's head.

Yubashiri poised high.

Sonic slash!

Swish—

The blade sliced through the air like water, cleaving through the jackle women's neck.

A massive beastly head soared into the air. The eyes, which were gradually turning black, still had an expression of disbelief. Hollisa couldn't understand why the other person could kill her with one slash…

I have the power of a Devil Fruit, so shouldn't I be invincible?

With deep regret and confusion, Hollisa, the new Nipposai leader, met her demise!

The Nipposai followers, loyal to their leader, trembled in terror. But under Adrian's merciless blade, none survived.

"Another 'Extremely Lethal' bites the dust before 'The Big Trouble'…"

"And it was a one-shot kill again!"

"That's just insane!!"

In the players' minds, Adrian's stature suddenly grew taller.

After cleaning up the battlefield, Adrian shook off the blood droplets on the Yubashiri and sheathed his sword.

He regarded the players kindly, his voice soft, magnetic, and gentle.

"The path ahead is long, and the sword is my sole companion."

The whispers of demons often masquerade as angelic voices.

"Eager to learn? I can teach you."