Chapter 198: Clash of Titans
There are many uninhabited desert islands in the New World, and at this moment, one such island serves as the battleground for a fierce confrontation.
Under the moonlight, Mio and Red Hair stood on the island. Though the island was not large, it was spacious enough for the two to move freely, and they faced each other, ready for battle.
In the next instant, Mio clenched his fists and took a step forward. The ground under his feet cracked and sank as he shot forward. In a single breath, he closed the distance between himself and the red-haired man, throwing a powerful punch. His fist, enveloped in both Armament Haki and demonic power, glowed black as iron, with flames flickering around it, radiating intense heat.
The red-haired man's expression tightened as he instinctively wrapped his right arm in his own Armament Haki, meeting the attack with a punch of his own.
Boom!
The collision of their fists created a shockwave that shattered the clouds above, and the ground under the red-haired man's feet cracked, making the whole island tremble.
"Strange ability," the red-haired man muttered, his eyes narrowing as he observed the demonic power surrounding Mio's fist. He could feel the demonic energy eating away at his Haki, and the flames licking at the edge of his arm.
If his Haki wasn't strong enough, the flames could soon burn away his defenses entirely.
This was a surprise to the red-haired man.
However, the red-haired man's Haki was no ordinary power. He had reached an advanced level, even mastering Ryuo, which allowed his Armament Haki to flow freely. With a mental command, his aura exploded, accompanied by a surge of fierce Armament Haki that cracked the earth around him.
Mio winced slightly, sensing the raw pressure coming from the red-haired man. The sheer force made it feel as though his skin would tear apart. Without hesitation, he enveloped his body with his own Armament Haki and took a step back.