Ten years after the war at the top, Lin Zhan shreds the Navy Medal, his bloodshot eyes reflecting the craze of devil fruit weapons – when the world government uses technology to crush the pirate era, he kills the Four Emperors and explodes the SSS-level Rule Fruit, punches Kaido to save Ace, slashes Blackbeard with a knife to seize the Dark-Dark Fruit, but discovers a shocking secret: this fruit is actually alien black technology! ?
Who says pirates can’t play StarCraft? He crushed the Celestial Dragon’s crown, and behind him, the Empress/Robin/Yamato drew their swords together.
When the mother tree of the Devil Fruit broke out of the sea, the flags of the United Nations in the New World were already planted all over the Red Earth Continent – the system issued an ultimatum to the Five Elders: either kneel down and watch me rewrite the rules, or lie down and enter the final chapter!
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Chapter 1: The Awakening of the Marine Son
The salty sea breeze swept across the training ground, and Lin Zhan’s palms, which were tightly gripping the standard military knife, were covered with sweat.
In the distance, the uniform shouts of the new soldiers drifted over the parade ground, but the scolding of his father, Lieutenant General Lin Hu, pierced his eardrums like a nail: “If you swing your sword half a second slower, you will be hit by a bullet in the head on the battlefield!”
The blade drew a silver arc under the scorching sun, but was suddenly entangled by electromagnetic shackles.
Lin Hu pressed his son’s shoulder with his calloused hands, and his tactical eyepiece reflected a cold blue light: “The seventh time you deform your movements, this is the consequence of your refusal to implant the combat chip.”
“Those chips will wipe out the pain nerves.” Lin Zhan shook off his father’s hand and looked at the giant metal ball slowly rising from the distant port – that was the navy’s newly deployed “Devil Fruit Magnetic Field Jammer”, which was said to make those with special abilities within a radius of ten miles lose their ability to resist.
The sound of an alarm suddenly tore through the silence.
Six Aokiji-type mechas flew overhead, and the residual liquid nitrogen from the nozzles left pale trails in the sky.
When Lin Zhan followed his father and rushed onto the armored vehicle, he saw the target coordinates displayed on the tactical screen and his pupils suddenly contracted: “Isn’t that Baiou Village in the neutral zone?”
“Satellite images show the presence of revolutionary army cadres.” Lin Hu loaded the electromagnetic rifle with seastone magazines, his metal prosthetic eyes flashing red. “I’d rather kill three thousand by mistake.”
When the armored torrent crushed the boundary marker at the entrance of the village, Lin Zhan finally saw clearly the so-called “revolutionary army” – the old fisherman on crutches was stuffing dried salted fish into his luggage, and the lame boy was holding a bag of relief food with the navy logo in his arms.
The trembling old face in the crosshairs overlapped with the old man in the kitchen who roasted sweet potatoes for him in his memory, forming a terrifying mirror image.
“Fire!” Lin Hu’s roar mixed with the buzzing of the electromagnetic cannon.
Lin Zhan felt like his throat was being strangled by an invisible hand.
He saw a little girl in a floral dress fall in the hail of bullets, the rag doll in her arms exploded into cotton wool; a paralyzed old woman slapped the mecha tracks in vain with her palms until her finger bones smashed into bloody mud on the steel plates.
At a certain moment, a pregnant woman huddled behind the rubble suddenly looked up, her bloodshot eyes piercing his soul.
“A strong paradox of justice has been detected, and the Ten Thousand Worlds Pirate System has been activated.” The moment the mechanical sound resounded deep in the skull, a blue light curtain appeared on Lin Zhan’s retina.
The virtual hourglass turned upside down, and the whole world suddenly fell into an eerie stillness – the splattered blood solidified into rubies, the shells were suspended in the air with ice crystal tails, and the father’s finger that pulled the trigger was frozen on the trigger guard.
Golden gears crisscrossed in the sea of ??consciousness, and the shadow of the rule fruit floated in it.
“The host is currently witnessing an S-level crime incident. The novice gift pack is unlocked.” The system prompt sounded with a metallic tremor, “Rule area. All technological weapons within a radius of ten meters are ineffective for thirty seconds.”
When time started to flow again, Lin Zhan instinctively rushed to the ruins where the pregnant woman was.
The freezing bullet fired by the Aokiji mecha turned into warm water the moment it touched the corner of his clothes, and Lin Hu’s electromagnetic rifle emitted green smoke and stopped firing.
The sailors watched in horror as the son of a vice admiral tore open the door of the mecha with his bare hands and pulled the operator out. The data interface on the back of the other’s neck was still buzzing with electricity.
“Are you crazy?” Lin Hu’s roar shook the icicles off the eaves.
The moment he drew out his sword, the fragment of the Rule Fruit in Lin Zhan’s palm suddenly became hot – some kind of power beyond the Devil Fruit rushed through his blood, and the saber actually melted into liquid metal in his hand.
The pregnant woman’s sobbing woke Lin Zhan up.
Before the ticking of the pocket watch returned to normal, the last thing he saw was his father’s face distorted with shock and the red alert that was frantically refreshing in the tactical eyepiece.
When the roar of reinforcements came from three kilometers away, a new prompt popped up on the system screen: “A Myriad Character Summoning Ticket has been deposited in the warehouse. It is recommended that the host arrive at the Calm Belt within seven hours.”
As dusk permeated the Naval Headquarters, Lin Zhan stood in front of the one-way glass of the confinement room.
Outside the window, five warships equipped with devil fruit magnetic fields were forming a formation, and the Pacifist MK-3 on the deck was glowing coldly.
He touched the fragment of the rule fruit hidden on the sole of his shoe, and the fine lines on it were flashing in sync with the system light screen.
The loud noise of his father banging on the door startled the seagulls. Lin Hu’s metal prosthetic eyes shone frighteningly: “The scientific team analyzed the data on the scene. You have unknown energy fluctuations.” When the lieutenant general threw out the shackles, the micro seastone generator on his cuffs hummed, “Put on the straitjacket and follow me to the punk restricted area.”
Lin Zhan took a half step back, his palm touching the cold glass.
In the reflection, the “Devil Fruit Encyclopedia” column of the system light screen quietly lit up, and a fruit pattern shaped like a gear was awakening.
Thunderclouds rolled over the horizon, as if responding to the new energy stirring in his veins.
(Continuation chapter)
The fluorescent light tube in the confinement room exploded amid Lin Hu’s roar, and the flying glass shards suddenly turned two centimeters away from Lin Zhan’s cheek and fell to the ground as if hitting an invisible barrier.
The fragments of the rule fruit became hot in his palm, and the surveillance probes embedded in the wall simultaneously emitted electric sparks.
“Is this the justice you believe in?” Lin Zhan kicked away the deformed seastone shackles at his feet. His eyes, shadowed by his hair, reflected the light of the searchlight outside the window. “Using liquid nitrogen missiles to freeze the entire island to force out the pirates? Transforming a three-year-old child into a humanoid radar?”
Lin Hu’s mechanical arm brushed past his ear and smashed into the wall; the steam from the hydraulic pipe blurred the faces of both men.
“When your mother was killed by the remnants of the Pirate King 20 years ago, why didn’t anyone talk to her about justice?” The vice admiral’s tactical goggles glowed with a blue data stream. “Now, if you follow me to the Punk Zone, you can still save your life.”
The sudden alarm saved Lin Zhan.
Outside the window, three warships turned their guns at the same time, and the scarlet electronic eyes of the Pacifist MK-3 swept across the sea – that was the system’s prompt of “Countdown for Calm Belt Reception” taking effect.
When his father was distractedly checking the tactical tablet, Lin Zhan elbowed the emergency medical kit implanted in his ribs, and the light yellow tranquilizer instantly burst into the lieutenant general’s neck.
The musty smell of the military port warehouse hit me with a salty and humid atmosphere.
Lin Zhan tore off the blood-stained navy cloak, and the fragments of rules dragged firefly-like light trails between the shelves.
As he grabbed the fifth compressed water bag, he heard the sound of gears meshing behind him.
“Are you really going to be a traitor?” The mechanic captain who had taught him how to assemble guns blocked the exit, the six-barreled machine gun on his right arm transforming, “Lieutenant General Lin Hu asked me to tell you something – can we turn around and pretend nothing happened now…”
The voice was interrupted by the groaning sound of distorted metal.
The regular patterns on Lin Zhan’s palm flashed wildly, and the killing weapon that cost 3 billion berries suddenly became limp like noodles, and the gears dripped to the ground like melted toffee.
The captain watched in horror as smoke emerged from his temple where the combat chip was implanted.
“Sorry.” Lin Zhan dragged his unconscious colleague into the empty wooden box, his fingertips brushing over the cracks in the tempered glass of the family photo on his chest.
When the moonlight covered the Seventh Pier, the “All-World Character Summoning Tickets” in the system warehouse began to heat up.
Lin Zhan squatted behind the reef, watching the patrol team leading the modified sea kings past. The detection lasers emitted from the beasts’ nostrils were scanning every gap in the containers.
He took out the eternal pointer he had taken from his father’s office, but the magnetic lines in the glass tube suddenly pointed to the sky.
“Do you think you can escape if your technological equipment fails?” Lin Hu’s voice came from above his head.
Five drones equipped with anti-rule force fields formed an optical network. The lieutenant general landed on the magnetic levitation pedals. His shoulder straps were still stained with yellow sedatives. “I taught you all these skills.”
Lin Zhan slowly retreated, his heels touching the wet cable.
The power of rules boiled in his blood vessels, but bounced back as if hitting a transparent barrier – the spherical device floating behind his father was absorbing the energy fluctuations that were trying to change the laws of physics.
“When my mother passed away clutching the pirate flag,” Lin Zhan suddenly raised his oily face. This was the first time in fifteen years that he took the initiative to bring up that taboo topic. “You said that her eyes weren’t filled with hatred, but relief.”
The moment Lin Hu’s pupils contracted, the magnetic levitation pedal became unbalanced for 0.3 seconds.
In the blink of an eye, Lin Zhan crushed the emergency communication capsule hidden under his tongue, and a locator that had been buried in his spine for three years suddenly sent a distress signal to the Navy Headquarters.
All detection equipment turned to the southeast waters at the same time.
“You actually…” Lin Hu’s roar was drowned out by the sudden sound of the alarm.
When the drone array was forced to split up to search for the false target, Lin Zhan jumped into the dark sea.
The fragments of rules burst into blue light in his mouth, and his lungs actually decomposed oxygen in the sea water.
Thirty meters deep on the seabed, a new prompt popped up on the system screen: [The Devil Fruit magnetic field jammer has failed. Do you want to use the Ten Thousand Worlds Character Summoning Ticket? ] Lin Zhan spit out a string of bubbles and watched the depth charges above his head slowly sink like stars.
The finger he tapped on the light screen hovered over the confirmation button, and there were only seven seconds left in the countdown
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ActivityRegister as a Filo member and get 200 points![Register Now]Chapter 2: Disguise and Go to Sea for the First Time (Old Version)
The sea surface was shimmering with rusty moonlight. Lin Zhan curled up in a pickled fish barrel in the cargo hold. The military-grade camouflage paint made his body temperature less than 0.5 degrees different from that of the pickled herring.
When the freighter passed the seventh buoy lighthouse, the skin on the back of his neck suddenly felt tingling – this was the biological radar warning provided by the system.
Three miles to the northwest, three Swordfish-class destroyers were releasing sonar. The flickering words on his retina made him tear off the tourniquet wrapped around his wrist, and the dark red blood droplets instantly atomized into a nano-level positioning jammer.
The iron plate on top of the cargo hold vibrated, and the boots of twelve Marines were patrolling crosswise above.
Lin Zhan took out the miniature electric shock device hidden in the fish bladder. The blue and white electric arcs jumped silently in the pile of pickled fish. The strong burnt smell immediately attracted the news bird hovering on the mast.
The southeast cargo hold is on fire! The screams from the lookout tower tore through the night.
As everyone rushed to the cargo hold filled with smoke, Lin Zhan slid into the lifeboat storage area like a sea snake smeared with whale oil.
The moment he cut the cable, a countdown popped up on the system screen: [47 seconds left until the Navy Skynet system restarts].
The waves stirred up by the dark boat falling into the sea were distorted into phosphorescent fire under the moonlight by the fragments of rules he had set in advance.
Report! Thermal imaging shows that there is life leaving the freighter!
Lin Hu on the command ship smashed the holographic sand table with one punch, and the scattered glass shards made fine marks on the general’s cloak.
He looked at the figure leaping into the storm on the surveillance screen, and suddenly remembered that what his wife was holding on to when she was dying fifteen years ago was not a pirate flag, but half of a compass engraved with ancient characters.
Activate the weather weapon. The lieutenant general’s knuckles turned white as he formed an electromagnetic cage in the eye of the typhoon.
As the heavy rain hit the sampan like bullets, Lin Zhan was using the power of rules to reconstruct the sea chart in his palm.
When the first ball of lightning exploded a hundred meters away, he suddenly stuffed the entire nautical chart into his mouth – the parchment decomposed into a navigation data stream in his throat, and a golden route that avoided all vortices emerged on his retina.
15 degrees to port. He spoke to the air, and the sampan suddenly shrank and deformed like a folded paper boat, turning into a streamlined diving device and sinking into the stormy waves.
The deep-water detector showed that a vortex cloud with a diameter of three kilometers was forming overhead, and the system light curtain popped up a prompt in time: [It is recommended to consume 2,000 achievement points to exchange for deep-sea stealth mode].
When Lin Hu roared at the disappearing light spot on the radar, Lin Zhan had already torn open the compressed nutrient solution in a 300-meter-deep trench.
The sudden increase in water pressure caused the eardrums to bleed, but what was even more dangerous was the giant bioluminescence that lit up in the dark – that was a unique warning signal used by sea kings when they were courting.
Exchange. He gritted his teeth and clicked the light screen.
The outer shell of the diving chamber suddenly grew dense scales, simulating the bioelectric field of an adult sea king.
As the group of huge monsters wandered around in confusion, Lin Zhan took the opportunity to inject the power of rules into the thrusters. The artificial ocean current carried him into the warm current layer, and glowing corals on the wreckage of the shipwreck began to appear outside the porthole.
When he surfaced, the morning sun was piercing through the clouds. Lin Zhan lay on the sampan and coughed violently. The sea water he spit out was filled with blood and blue light of regular fragments.
He took out his waterproof pocket watch. The family photo on the inside of the watch cover was blurred by the water vapor – a man in a navy uniform was hugging a woman holding a baby, and half of a pirate flag was burning in the background.
Warning! A crown and skull flag appears in the southeast!
The system alarm made Lin Zhan tense up, and his wrist that was holding the telescope was still dripping with water.
Seven giant warships that were as big as sea fortresses were approaching. The woman on the deck of the main ship was biting into the thunderclouds as if they were dessert. The crackling lightning in her pink curly hair illuminated the cream stains at the corners of her mouth.
Mommy mommy!
Isn’t this the lost puppy? The aunt’s laughter caused ripples on the sea surface. The thundercloud of Zeus under her feet spit out a charred skull. The guy who said he wanted to be my son last time, his head is still dancing on my afternoon tea plate!
Lin Zhan felt the power of rules boiling in his blood vessels. He deliberately let the sampan rock with the waves, but his right hand quietly pressed on the deck soaked with sea water.
When Big Mom swung Napoleon’s giant sword to stir up the storm, the fragments of rules in his palm suddenly reversed – the eye of the storm that should have torn the sampan into pieces instead pushed his small boat right under the main ship.
The old woman’s observation Haki had indeed declined. He licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, and the retina screen was frantically refreshing the old woman’s combat data.
When the old lady leaned over and gave him a cat-playing-with-a-mouse look, Lin Zhan suddenly bit off the last piece of the rule hidden under his tongue.
The sea surface instantly froze into a mirror, reflecting the aunt’s stunned expression.
In this tiny gap of one-tenth of a second, Lin Zhan saw clearly the strange patterns on the necklace around her neck – exactly the same as the ancient characters on his mother’s relics.
Can it actually control the weather?” The aunt stepped on the thundercloud and rose to high in the sky, with all the cannons of the cake-shaped main ship pointed downwards, “I’ll give you a chance to be a snack, how about kneeling down and licking my heels?”
Lin Zhan wiped off the ice on his eyelashes, and the power of rules condensed into a gear-shaped blue light deep in his pupils.
Thunderstorm clouds were gathering on the horizon behind him, and a scarlet prompt suddenly popped up on the system screen: [Four Emperors-level combat energy detected, the achievement store will unlock the “Certificate of Domination” exchange item for a limited time].
Amid the crisp sound of the sea surface freezing, Lin Zhan tasted the metallic taste of dissolved regular fragments on his tongue.
The retinal light screen jumped wildly on the redemption list, and finally stopped at an inconspicuous icon – [Bubble Fruit Revised (System Enhanced Version)].
He actually drew the most useless Parahuman type. He spat out the blood foam between his teeth, and heard the sound of breaking air in his ears.
Three figures wrapped in armed color domineering jumped down from the main ship, and the Egg Tart Knight on the left thrust out with his spear, causing a loud explosion like flowing lava.
The moment Lin Zhan leaned back to avoid the tip of the gun, a sticky liquid suddenly secreted from the five fingers of his right hand.
The lava gun tip that should have pierced his chest was wrapped in a suddenly expanding soap bubble, and the sizzling magma shrank into a flame the size of a fingernail in the bubble.
Is the Mom Class open? The Egg Tart Knight grinned and spun his gun, the magma wrapped in bubbles suddenly surged, and the little tricks of the Superman series…
Before he finished speaking, Lin Zhan’s foamy palm suddenly pressed on the opponent’s breastplate.
The nanoscale force of rules seeped into the armor through the gaps in the foam. The originally hard metal suddenly softened like dough. The knight’s hideous smile suddenly turned into a scream of fear – the lava gun tip that he was so proud of was decomposing into volcanic ash in reverse in the bubbles!
Completion rate of rule analysis is 27%… The system prompt flashed on his retina, and Lin Zhan turned around to avoid the heavy hammer of the biscuit soldier attacking from the right.
He ran his foamy fingertips across the hammer surface, and the giant hammer that could originally sink a warship suddenly grew colorful frosting, and the waves stirred up when it crashed into the sea actually had the sweet scent of a birthday cake.
There was a sound of porcelain plates breaking on the deck of the main ship.
The aunt crushed the red teacup, and the cream-colored domineering aura swept across the sea like a tsunami: How could she tamper with the laws of Homies’ composition?
The ice under Lin Zhan’s feet suddenly cracked, and the third attacker broke out from the bottom of the sea.
The double blades of the Puff Assassin glowed with a poisonous purple light, and cracks in space were left behind in the paths of the blades.
This time Lin Zhan did not dodge. He let the blade pierce his left shoulder. The blood spurting out of the wound coagulated into blood-red bubbles in mid-air.
I got you. His bloodstained teeth gleamed eerily in the lightning, and blood bubbles suddenly expanded and enveloped the assassin’s entire body.
When the Puff Assassin discovered in horror that his muscles were breaking down and reorganizing in the foam, Lin Zhan had already injected the power of rules into them – the assassin’s screams were accompanied by the sound of bones cracking, and he eventually turned into a cream puff with only candy paper wings flapping.
The aunt stood up suddenly, and the thunder cloud Zeus condensed into a black crown above her head.
She wiped the cream on the corners of her mouth with her plump fingers, and suddenly pulled off the necklace from around her neck and threw it into the air: Katakuri!
Teach the kids what true fruit awakening is!
Pink rice cakes poured down from the main ship like a waterfall, and the necklace suspended in the air suddenly decomposed into countless golden particles.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank – the arrangement and combination of those particles were exactly the same as the ancient characters on his mother’s relics!
Instruction parsing…the system light curtain suddenly covered the entire field of vision, and Lin Zhan felt his temples throbbing.
When Katakuri’s awakened rice cake turned into a giant hammer and smashed down, he instinctively opened his arms, and the foam secreted frantically from the pores all over his body merged with the power of rules to form a light blue barrier.
Ripples like the aurora suddenly appeared where the sea and the sky met. The moment the originally menacing rice cake hammer touched the foam barrier, dense binary codes appeared on its surface.
Lin Zhan heard a system prompt: [Awakening Fruit origin data detected, do you want to perform reverse engineering? ]The sea surface suddenly fell into an eerie silence, and even the thunderclouds of the aunt stopped roaring.
Under the gaze of all the Homies, Katakuri’s future-foreseeing Haki was blank for the first time – the new pirate covered in blood, the bubbles jumping on his fingertips were flashing a blue light that did not belong to this era.
Chapter 3: First appearance attracts attention (old version)
When the rice cake hammer smashed a hundred-meter-deep pit on the sea surface, a light blue data stream was rolling wildly on Lin Zhan’s retina.
Those originally obscure ancient texts are being reverse engineered through a system, reconstructing the most primitive genetic map of the devil fruit in the form of a binary waterfall.
Reverse progress 15%…
Katakuri’s black scarf fluttered in the strong wind. He looked down at his rice cake armament color which had just been corroded by the foam and cracks appeared. The tip of the trident suddenly condensed into a spiral of domineering: The future prediction shows that you have a 0.3 second flaw.
That’s assuming you can still foresee it. Lin Zhan wiped the blood foam from the corner of his mouth, and the foam on his fingertips suddenly condensed into countless tiny hexagonal honeycomb structures.
When the system light screen prompted [Awakening data adaptation completed], the originally light blue barrier suddenly turned into a mirror-like silver-gray.
Big Mom’s teeth that were gnawing on Napoleon’s sword suddenly stopped, and those geometric shapes that violated the laws of physics were reflected in her cloudy pupils – the movement trajectory that should have been predicted by Katakuri, now disappeared in the timeline like a pencil line erased by an eraser.
Mom hates unplanned things the most! Thundercloud Zeus let out a piercing scream, but faster than lightning it suddenly decomposed into quantum bubbles.
When Katakuri’s trident was about to pierce his throat, Lin Zhan’s figure suddenly materialized from twelve different directions at the same time, and the phantom of the ancient weapon reconstructed by data was jumping on the fingertips of each clone.
Katakuri’s observation Haki was disrupted for the first time.
Those particles that were difficult to distinguish between real and virtual exploded into countless noise points on his retina, and seventeen different possibilities of death suddenly appeared in the picture that predicted the future.
When he instinctively chose the most likely defensive posture, the real killer move came from the surging waves under his feet – the sea water rewritten by the power of rules condensed into chains engraved with binary codes.
Reverse progress 62%……
The moment the chain wrapped around the trident, a mechanical sound rang in Lin Zhan’s ears.
He saw that Katakuri’s Armament Haki was mottled like snowflakes due to the erosion of data, just like a computer program invaded by a virus.
Those genetic codes from alien civilizations are frantically analyzing the awakening mystery of the Nuo Nuo Fruit through the system.
Who do you think you are fighting? Katakuri suddenly tore off his scarf, revealing a hideous mouth full of stitches.
The awakened rice cake wrapped its entire body like liquid metal, and the sea surface within a hundred meters radius instantly solidified into a glutinous rice swamp.
But when he tried to perform his signature strangulation move, he found that the foam floating in the swamp was consuming his fruit energy.
The veins on Lin Zhan’s temples were throbbing, and the system’s overload warning caused blood to gush out of his nose.
He clearly saw the fault in Katakuri’s energy flow – that was the hidden wound left from the battle with the Red Hair Pirates ten years ago. Now, from the data perspective, it was as eye-catching as a firefly in the dark night.
I got you. The blood-stained fingers drew a golden track in the air, and the power of rules that erupted from Lin Zhan’s body actually wove a huge genetic spiral in mid-air.
When Katakuri sensed the danger but was unable to avoid it, he was shocked to find that his awakened state was degenerating into that of an ordinary sticky ball.
The cake fork in the aunt’s hand suddenly broke.
The Homies on dozens of warships cried out collectively. They saw that the blood that burst out of Katakuri’s left shoulder was mixed with tiny blue data streams.
Behind the figure of the rookie pirate staggering and kneeling on the deck, there was a dense projection of ancient text floating in the air, as if some civilization that had been dormant for thousands of years was awakening.
Mom wants that system! Prometheus’s flames surged, but the aunt’s fat palm held down the restless sun.
Her bloodshot eyes stared at the star map that was gradually taking shape behind Lin Zhan. It was a completely new coordinate system that had never appeared in the historical text in the past eight hundred years.
Katakuri wiped the blood off his cheek and let out a muffled gasp from under his retied scarf.
When he raised the trident again, the outline of a merchant ship suddenly appeared at the end of the horizon, causing the dense data flow above the battlefield to freeze for a moment.
On the blue and white flag flying at the top of the mast, the desert country s scorching sun emblem is faintly visible under the dark clouds of approaching rainstorms.
(Continuation)
Lin Zhan’s pupils contracted slightly, and the data stream jumping on his retina suddenly captured the blue-haired figure on the deck of the merchant ship.
Princess Vivi’s fingers that were holding onto the mast suddenly tightened, and the Desert Kingdom’s unique eagle emblem lifted her cloak into an arc like an ocean wave in the strong wind.
Reverse progress 98%……
The moment the system prompt sound exploded deep in the eardrum, the shattered fragments of armament color on Katakuri’s trident suddenly froze in mid-air.
Lin Zhan’s bloody fingertips passed through the quantum foam, and under Vivi’s gaze, those floating data particles turned into cuneiform characters that had been lost in the royal tombs of Alabasta.
Is this… the symbol on Pluto’s blueprint? Weiwei’s blue eyes were filled with turmoil.
She watched Lin Zhan walking through the rice cake swamp like a ghost, the sea water reconstructed by the power of rules dragging out brilliant star tracks behind him – just like the dusty planetarium in her father’s secret room suddenly came to life.
Katakuri’s ability to predict the future has completely failed.
When he tried to use his awakened abilities to reshape the battlefield, he was horrified to find that the quantum bubbles were devouring his own glutinous matter.
Lin Zhan’s figure kept collapsing and reorganizing between the twelve dimensions, and every flash would leave a binary mark in the void that burned the retina.
Mom said… Big Mom’s roar was suddenly cut off by a buzzing sound like an electromagnetic pulse.
The star map that appeared behind Lin Zhan suddenly expanded, and countless ancient weapon designs bloomed like fireworks.
When Katakuri’s armament-colored armor began to disintegrate into data, he caught a glimpse of the blue-haired girl on the merchant ship who was simultaneously analyzing the star map trajectory.
Weiwei’s fingertips dug deep into her palm.
Those symbols of lost civilization that had been studied in the royal library for ten years were now resonating with the star map created by Lin Zhan.
When she saw Lin Zhan using his body to block Zeus’s lightning strike to protect the merchant ship, the peacock chain hidden in her sleeve suddenly made a crisp vibration.
Reverse engineering completed.
Lin Zhan staggered to one knee, and data ripples appeared on the sea surface where his palm was pressed.
Katakuri’s trident suddenly disintegrated at the molecular level, and the scattered metal particles actually formed a three-dimensional projection of the devil fruit gene chain in the air.
The Napoleon giant sword in the aunt’s hand made an unwilling humming sound, and the sword reflected the interstellar coordinates that were gradually taking shape behind Lin Zhan.
Retreat. The aunt suddenly opened her scarlet mouth, and crushed a corner of Thundercloud Zeus with her fat fingers.
When the Homies fleet turned around, her bloodshot eyes were fixed on the royal jade pendant dangling around Vivi’s waist – the flickering reflection on it completely coincided with a certain coordinate on the star map.
As the rain poured down, Lin Zhan heard the sound of chains behind him.
The moment he turned around, the peacock feather-shaped hidden weapon was hovering three inches away from his throat. The blue-haired girl holding the chain had eyes burning with a light hotter than the desert sun.
Vivi’s voice carried the royal coldness as she spoke about these star map coordinates. Her fingertips brushed across the star map projection wet by the rain, which was completely consistent with the Skyfire Slate that Alabasta had guarded for thousands of years.
Lin Zhan wiped the blood off his face, and the system light screen popped up a warning on his retina – the faint dark red lines on the side of Weiwei’s neck were the sign of activation of the alien civilization’s parasite.
He suddenly remembered a genetic fragment that flashed by during reverse engineering three hours ago. The desert crown totem carved on it was exactly the same as Weiwei’s jade pendant.
Need help deciphering these ancient codes? Weiwei suddenly put away the chains, her eyelashes wet with rain fluttering slightly.
The moment she raised her hand to touch the star map, the suspended binary symbols suddenly transformed into hieroglyphs unique to the Nefertari royal family.
A sharp alarm suddenly sounded in Lin Zhan’s ears.
The light spot representing Vivi on the system map was flashing violently, and the red warning box marking the ancient weapon resonance body was jumping wildly.
He looked at the star-track birthmark faintly visible under the girl’s rain-soaked cloak, and suddenly realized that this encounter might be more dangerous than he had imagined.
On Cake Island thirty miles away, the broken mirror suddenly reconstructed the blood-stained figure of Katakuri.
When the medical team rushed over, the aunt’s roar shattered the crystal chandelier in the banquet hall: Contact the organ dealers in the underworld immediately!
I want that system host’s heart…and the Desert Princess’ spinal fluid!
The broken mirror reflected the giant Den Den Mushi that Perospero was debugging.
The mechanical tentacles wrapped with biological cables were channeling the blue data stream remaining in Katakuri’s wound into the incubator – the outline of a monster that had combined the Mochi-Mochi fruit with alien genes was slowly extending its tentacles in the mucus.
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Chapter 4 Big Mom’s Revenge and New Helper (Old Version)
The sea surface reflected the blood-red moonlight, and Lin Zhan tapped the holographic star map floating in the air with his fingers.
The coordinates reorganized by ancient characters cast a pale golden track on his retina, and the system prompt sound suddenly sounded: [The royal bloodline is detected to activate the resonance of ancient weapons. It is recommended that the host immediately perform gene binding]It seems that our fate is engraved in our chromosomes. He turned to look at Weiwei who was wiping the dagger. The star-track birthmark on the inside of the girl’s wrist was flickering with her breathing.
The alien technology equipment in the cabin suddenly beeped, and the holographic projection automatically switched to a fleet distribution map of the Big Mom Pirates.
Vivi held down her hair that was messed up by the sea breeze, and her tactical gloves moved across the three-dimensional map: Perospero’s candy fleet would blockade the waters of Gaya Island before dawn, Cracker’s biscuit soldiers were trading with organ merchants… She suddenly paused, and her fingertips hovered over a sea area with undercurrents, where thirty submarines equipped with devil fruit weapons were hidden.
Lin Zhan’s pupils shrank slightly.
The system light screen unfolded an upgrade interface in front of him, and the icon of the Rule Fruit was entangled with the data stream of the Sparkling Fruit.
When he pressed his palm on the neural interface of the incubator, the liquid metal clung to his arm like a living thing: Buy me forty minutes.
When the Alabasta princess turned around, the golden compass hanging on her tactical belt suddenly burst into bright light.
The gesture of her pulling the rudder was full of the royal elegance, and the entire ship’s outer armor flipped and reorganized like scales, revealing the muzzles inlaid with seastone: Remember to leave two generals for me to try out the new weapons.
In the underground laboratory of Cake Island, the monster soaked in nutrient solution suddenly opened its eight compound eyes.
Katakuri’s genetic sequence was strangely merging with the alien mucus, and the broken mechanical tentacles were twitching and reorganizing in the incubator.
The old lady’s bloodshot eyes were almost glued to the surveillance screen. She licked her cream-stained lips and said: When that system host is torn to pieces, I will use his nerve bundles as dessert forks!
Lin Zhan is currently being engulfed by the flood of data.
The power of the Rule Fruit underwent fission under the blessing of the system. When he threw Kaido’s blue dragon scales into the synthesis cabin, the entire cabin suddenly vibrated like a dragon’s roar.
The gene chains in the culture medium burst out with indigo arcs, and a kind of pressure beyond the common sense of devil fruits caused the sea water around the hull to form a vacuum vortex with a radius of 100 meters.
Is this… the true power of alien civilization? He looked at the nebula pattern flowing in his pupils in the mirror, and heard the rhythm of Vivi knocking on the cabin door – that was the Morse code unique to the royal family of Alabasta, which translated into the guests arriving early.
When Lin Zhan stepped onto the deck, the dancing flames on the horizon dyed the night sky orange-red.
Weiwei’s cloak fluttered in the electromagnetic barrier, and the giant turret she was debugging emitted the unique purple radiation of ancient weapons.
On the system map, the red dot representing the enemy ship suddenly split into hundreds of flashing diamond-shaped symbols.
Bioelectric camouflage technology. Lin Zhan held down Weiwei who wanted to fire, and the power of rules spread along his fingertips into golden threads, allowing Cracker to see with his own eyes how his cookie soldiers betrayed their master.
Countless fluorescent jellyfish suddenly emerged from beneath the sea. These scouts, composed of alien microorganisms, attached themselves to the hull of the submarine.
When Lin Zhan activated the voiceprint command, the central control system of Big Mom’s fleet suddenly sounded a shrill alarm – those submarines equipped with devil fruit weapons were turning their torpedo launch ports.
Sparks burst out from the surveillance screens of Cake Island one after another, and Perospero’s candy scepter was backfired by the slime he created.
When Big Mom crushed the neck of the tenth Homies, Lin Zhan’s voice-changed declaration suddenly came from the holographic projection: The era of the Four Emperors should come to an end, Ms. Charlotte.
As the first rays of dawn broke through the clouds, Weiwei was pulling the neural connection wire out of her temple.
Behind her was a real-time battle map of twelve different sea areas, and the red mark on the tactical board was turning green at an alarming speed: the underground world’s organ black market had just exploded, and your virus program had taken effect.
Lin Zhan frowned as he looked at the violently fluctuating system map, the power of the rule fruit stirring restlessly in his blood vessels.
He suddenly held down Vivi’s hand as she was about to activate the jump device: Something is wrong, Big Mom retreated too easily… Before he finished speaking, the monitoring station issued a shrill radiation alarm, and the unique bioelectric signals of Katakuri’s fusion body emerged from under the sea.
That guy transformed himself into a half-mechanical monster! On the scan image that Weiwei called up, a giant creature wrapped in a data stream was rising rapidly from the bottom of the sea.
Each of its tentacles shimmers with the ripples of the sticky fruit, but its compound eyes are a pure alien crystal structure.
The battle heated up with the energy of a supernova explosion.
When Lin Zhan infused the power of rules into the alien technology cannon, the entire sea area was suddenly cut into geometric fragments by the distorted gravity field.
The Katakuri fusion body let out an inhuman roar, and a large amount of blue mucus spurted out of its broken mechanical tentacles. When the liquid came into contact with the air, it immediately condensed into countless micro Den Den Mushi.
Be careful of data assimilation! Weiwei’s warning was drowned out by the explosion.
The moment she activated the ancient weapon’s protective shield, Lin Zhan saw the star map outlined by the mucus in the void – which was completely consistent with the cosmic coordinates he obtained from the system.
When the smoke cleared, a large amount of mechanical wreckage was floating on the sea.
Lin Zhan leaned against the severely deformed turret and looked at the system’s warning that [the degree of alien gene fusion has exceeded the critical value].
Weiwei was wrapping a bandage around her bleeding arm when the holographic screen behind her suddenly flashed: A hurricane will pass by in seven hours… Wait, there’s something wrong with this weather map!
The floor of the control room tilted suddenly, and some sonar signal that did not belong to any known technology penetrated the hull.
When Lin Zhan rushed to the deck, he saw the shadow of a ship vaguely emerging in the fog of the distant sea – the mast of the ship was wrapped with quantum fluorescence that did not belong to this era, and the prow was actually a half-mechanical, half-biological alien structure.
(Continued from previous article)
Lin Zhan’s fingers left an afterimage on the tactical screen, and the three-dimensional sea chart scanned by alien technology was fluctuating violently.
The red spots of light representing Big Mom’s fleet suddenly went out collectively, and then reactivated in a fan shape thirty nautical miles away.
They tampered with the bioelectric signal! Vivi’s tactical eyepiece glowed blue, and her fingers quickly outlined a new coordinate model in the void. Katakuri’s precognitive ability was integrated with alien genes, and now it can simultaneously interfere with our detection system.
The hull suddenly shook violently, and the sea water formed a strange circular depression at the stern.
When Lin Zhan grabbed the railing, he saw thousands of mechanical sea kings swimming in the deep sea – their compound eyes flashed with the same crystalline luster as Katakuri’s fusion body.
Gravity anchor ready! The nebula pattern on Lin Zhan’s right eye suddenly materialized into a solid light band, and the power of the Rule Fruit condensed into a hexagonal force field on the deck.
When his palm pressed on the neural interface of the console, the outer armor of the entire ship stood up like scales, revealing a dark purple anti-gravity coating.
The quantum fluorescence of the mysterious ship suddenly surged, and the mechanical tentacles of the figurehead pierced the sea surface.
A figure wearing a bird-beak mask jumped down from a height of thirty meters, and the steel cable of the three-dimensional maneuverable device was nailed into the left side of Lin Zhan’s ship.
The hem of the man’s black windbreaker was still stained with ice crystals that did not belong to this world. When he took off his mask, the tactical eyepiece flashed the operating interface of a three-dimensional mobile device from the world of “Attack on Titan”.
Levi Ackerman, here on call. The captain’s blade reflects the golden thread blessed by the Rule Fruit under the moonlight. It is recommended to clear the sonar jammer at the nine o’clock direction first.
The system light screen popped up a prompt on the retina: [Special item Dimension Summoning Ticket has taken effect, the contractor synchronization rate is 87%].
Only then did he remember the special reward he received when he completed the mission of destroying Push City three months ago.
The coordinates have been corrected! Weiwei’s voice came from the watchtower.
The core of the ancient weapon behind her was overloading, and the golden compass needle suddenly shattered, and the fragments reassembled into an arrow pointing to the enemy ship in the magnetic storm.
When Lin Zhan activated the gravity field reversal device, the sea level suddenly sank into a vortex with a diameter of one kilometer with the hull as the center.
Seven submarines were torn out of the water, their candy-coated hulls reflecting a sticky sheen in the moonlight.
Levi’s double swords turned into silver dragons under electromagnetic acceleration, and the cutting path formed a perfect angle with the trajectory of the ancient weapon fired by Vivi.
Dessert time is over. Lin Zhan sneered at the ship’s broadcasting system.
The power of the Rule Fruit spread along the steel cables, and dense seastone spikes suddenly grew out of the severed seams of the submarines, nailing the biscuit soldiers who were trying to escape to the metal wreckage.
A shrill alarm suddenly sounded in the monitoring room of Cake Island. When the aunt crushed the head of the thirteenth Homies, the battle damage ratio on the monitoring screen was jumping wildly.
Perospero’s Candy Scepter oozes cold sweat: Mom, Katakuri’s brother’s foresight shows
Shut up! The aunt’s domineering aura shattered three monitors. The corners of her cream-stained mouth cracked to her ears, and she asked the modified body to initiate the final agreement!
The mechanical sea kings under the sea suddenly exploded collectively. In the blue halo of nuclear radiation, some spores carrying alien genes began to multiply wildly.
On Lin Zhan s system map, all the green safe areas were suddenly covered by wriggling black bacterial plaques.
The biological contamination index exceeds the standard by 500%! Weiwei ripped off the bloody bandage, reinserted the neural connection line into the ancient weapon console, and gave me ninety seconds to analyze the gene sequence…
Levi suddenly swung out the anchor hook of the three-dimensional mobile device, and the blade light cut through the air on Lin Zhan’s right side.
A transparent Den Den Mushi was nailed to the mast, the alien runes on its back shell resonating with the bioelectric frequency of Katakuri’s fusion form.
The captain wiped off the slime that splashed on the tactical eyepiece and detected space distortion twenty nautical miles southeast.
As if to confirm his judgment, a rainbow-colored aurora suddenly rose at the end of the horizon.
Lin Zhan felt the energy of the Rule Fruit flowing backwards in his blood vessels, and the system light screen flashed wildly to warn: [A space-time gap has been detected, and it is recommended to immediately cut off the mental connection with the summoned creature].
The entire ship’s alien-tech armor suddenly began to deform autonomously, and the twelve holographic screens behind Vivi went black for three seconds at the same time.
When the screen came back on, the green cursor representing the friendly ship was surrounded by countless red arrows – those enemy ships that were originally lured into the hurricane area now appeared inside the defense circle through space folding technology.
warn!
Heat source detected at 30 degrees at the stern! When the shield of the ancient weapon turned automatically, everyone saw a giant octopus-like mechanical tentacles emerging from the sea.
The biosensors at the end of each tentacle flashed with Katakuri’s compound eyes, and the devil fruit weapons they carried were breaking the sound barrier.
Lin Zhan injected the energy of the Rule Fruit into the gravity field generator under his feet, and the gravity parameters of the entire sea area began to become disordered.
When the head of a biscuit soldier was crushed by the sudden twenty-fold increase in gravity, he saw the outline of the fleet reflected in the blood mist – Big Mom’s main ship was wrapped in the aftermath of space distortion, like a demon emerging from the mirror world.
The entire ship is on level 2 combat readiness! Lin Zhan pressed the red emergency button on the console, and hundreds of honeycomb-shaped launchers suddenly popped up on both sides of the ship.
The missiles loaded with alien microorganisms had not yet been launched when the radar alarm suddenly turned into a shrill beep.
Levi’s two swords rotated in his palms in a defensive posture: at the nine o’clock position, the fleet broke through the final warning line.
In the reflection of everyone’s suddenly shrinking pupils, fifty modified battleships flying the Big Mom pirate flag pierced through the radiation haze.
Their hulls were coated in ever-proliferating mechanical flesh, and the energy surging from their main gun muzzles was both the sheen of an awakened devil fruit and strobing with an unsettling alien radiation.
Chapter 5: Fierce Naval Battle (Old Version)
Chapter 5: Fierce Naval Battle
The trident array dispersed! The moment Lin Zhan smashed the protective shield operating table, twelve blue beams of light shot up into the sky from the cracks in the deck.
He pressed his right hand on the knuckles that were cracked by the gravity field, and inserted the five fingers of his left hand deeply into the metal shell of the console – those wires with alien microorganisms flowing through them were madly pouring the energy of the rule fruit into the seabed.
When the main guns of fifty mechanical flesh warships flashed dark red light at the same time, Princess Vivi’s tactical hologram just unfolded on the bridge. Their energy fluctuations have a phase difference of 0.7 seconds! Her bloody fingertips passed through the three-dimensional projection, and the torn cuffs revealed the silver-white arm armor embedded with ancient weapons. Katakuri’s modified tentacles were charging the main guns.
A twenty-meter-high black wave suddenly rose above the sea surface.
Lin Zhan’s pupils reflected hundreds of mechanical tentacles that had emerged from the crest of the waves, and the biosensors at the end of each of them had Katakuri’s unique jagged pupils. It was really disgusting to evolve. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and the ripples of the Rule Fruit exploded along the gravity field generator under his feet.
When the first missile carrying the properties of the Mochi Fruit penetrated the protective shield, the gravity parameters of the entire sea area suddenly reversed.
The mechanical tentacles that were filling with energy seemed to be grasped by an invisible giant hand, and the steel skeletons of the three enemy ships behind them made teeth-grinding twisting sounds.
Lin Zhan stepped on the anti-gravity wave and leaped into the air, his right hand clenched in the air as if grasping the longitude and latitude of the entire world.
Mom wants your ship for dessert! Big Mom’s laughter shattered the iceberg five miles away, and the mast of her flagship suddenly multiplied by thousands of candy spikes.
When those spikes glowing with awakening came into contact with the gravity field created by Lin Zhan, they split into countless jelly bean soldiers like living things, and charged forward on the waves that were bent by twenty times the gravity.
Katakuri’s ability to predict the future allows him to complete his elemental transformation before the gravity field is reversed.
The flowing rice cake body climbed up the mast of Lin Zhan’s flagship along the twisted space, and his right arm turned into a mace wrapped with domineering aura: You should focus on the real threat. When the heavy blow with the tremor of time and space fell, Princess Weiwei’s arm armor suddenly refracted the seven colors of light like a prism.
Now! Lin Zhan released the flagship’s gravity field within one thousandth of a second.
The sea water, which lost its suppression, rose up suddenly, forcibly shifting Katakuri’s attack trajectory by fifteen degrees.
He took the opportunity to grab the energy prism thrown by Weiwei. The ripples of the rule fruit and the energy of the ancient weapon triggered a chain reaction the moment they came into contact.
The projection of the entire battlefield suddenly froze between the two of them.
Weiwei quickly swiped the energy screen with ancient characters: The mechanical flesh and blood of these modified warships need to be continuously charged – when the main guns are fired, their defense system will have a 0.3 second…
Vacuum period. Lin Zhan suddenly showed his white teeth. He noticed that the mechanical flesh and blood on the surface of the three enemy ships that were charging had shrunk unnaturally.
The energy of the Rule Fruit was injected into the deck beneath his feet through the prism, and twenty-seven gravity field generators were operating at an overclocked frequency at the same time.
When Big Aunt’s fleet launched the second round of salvos, the waterline of Lin Zhan’s flagship suddenly dropped by twenty meters.
The swarm of missiles carrying alien microorganisms flew past the suddenly rising waves, but were pulled by the suddenly reversed gravity field when they were about to hit, and smashed into the three enemy ships that were charging like projectiles shot from an invisible slingshot.
You bastard! The aunt gnawed the biscuit shield that was the embodiment of Napoleon’s giant sword in her hand, and the flying debris turned into icing sugar shells in the air.
But her roar was drowned out by the louder explosions the mechanical flesh and blood of the enemy ships that were hit collapsed like melted wax figures, and the exposed energy cores overloaded one after another in the radiation flashes.
Katakuri’s rice cake body was reorganized in the shock wave of the explosion, and his observation Haki that could predict the future allowed him to look at the flagship command deck in advance.
There, Lin Zhan was injecting the energy of the Rule Fruit into the ancient weapon hologram unfolded by Princess Weiwei. The energy ripples where the two palms overlapped gradually formed a tornado-like vortex.
All fleets, pay attention. Lin Zhan’s bloodstained navy cloak suddenly moved without wind. The tattered cloth turned into sharp blades under the influence of the rule fruit. It was time to show the Four Emperors his real skills. Thirty-seven gravity ripples outlined hideous cracks in the explosion dust.
Lin Zhan stepped on the wreckage of the bridge and leaped towards the burning enemy ship, and the energy of the Rule Fruit condensed into a spiral light blade in his palm.
When Katakuri’s mechanical tentacle pierced his left shoulder, the light blade suddenly split into meteors all over the sky, accurately piercing the exposed energy cores of the three enemy ships.
The phase difference eliminator is overloaded! Weiwei’s scream was mixed with the smell of burning melted metal.
The hologram of ancient weapons in front of her suddenly showed dense red cracks – those destroyed mechanical flesh warships were releasing electromagnetic pulses composed of alien microorganisms.
The old lady’s laughter turned into materialized sound waves, and the entire sea area suddenly took on a strange syrupy color.
As soon as Lin Zhan landed on the tilted deck, he saw Napoleon’s giant sword wrapped in soul fire cutting through the thick smoke.
He instinctively raised the rule fruit barrier, but at the moment of collision he heard a crisp sound as his spine was unable to bear the weight.
Do you think destroying a few toy ships can shake the Four Emperors? Big Mom’s pink curly hair ignited Prometheus’ fire, and the sea water under her feet boiled into a caramel swamp.
Lin Zhan coughed up blood foam and rolled to avoid it. Suddenly, a twenty-meter-high biscuit giant emerged from the place where he was standing. Those fists covered with the awakening armed color caused spatial folds in the entire sea every time they fell.
Weiwei’s silver-white arm armor suddenly burst into colorful rainbow light, and the prism fragments formed a defense matrix in the air. There is harmonic resonance in their energy network! The ancient text that her fingertips passed by suddenly reflected on Lin Zhan’s retina. As long as the third frequency band is corrected with the rule fruit…
Before she finished her words, the heavy blow from Big Mom’s left hand, wrapped with Zeus’ thundercloud, had already penetrated the defense.
Lin Zhan pushed Weiwei away at the critical moment, but his right leg was burned by lightning, revealing the white bones.
As the energy of the Rule Fruit frantically repaired his wounds, he suddenly noticed that the alien microorganisms were devouring Zeus’ lightning – in the charred remains of the mechanical tentacles, some dark purple lines were spreading along blood vessel-like lines.
Katakuri’s foreseen scene suddenly flashed in his mind.
Lin Zhan seized upon this fleeting inspiration amidst the severe pain, and slammed his blood-stained palm hard into the crack on the deck.
Regular ripples flowed back along the neural network of the alien microorganisms, and the entire battlefield suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
Mom, be careful! Katakuri’s mochi body suddenly stopped while reorganizing – the molecular structure that should have been flowing was solidifying in a way that violated the laws of physics.
Before Big Mom’s domineering aura was fully released, Lin Zhan’s tattered navy cloak suddenly floated in the air, and every piece of cloth reflected mysterious runes like the starry sky.
Energy veins with a double helix structure emerged deep in Lin Zhan’s pupils, and the ripples of the rule fruit produced an incredible resonance with the alien microorganisms.
The moment he took half a step, the gravity field within a hundred meters suddenly collapsed into an absolute domain – the falling thundercloud of Zeus was compressed into a walnut-sized energy ball, and the giant sword of Napoleon swung by the aunt was strangely frozen three centimeters away from his forehead.
So this is… Lin Zhan’s voice carried a heavy tone like the echo of the universe, and his bloody fingertips gently touched the core of the suspended thundercloud.
The energy that had been compressed to the extreme suddenly rushed backwards along the neural network of the alien microorganisms, and all the mechanical tentacles of the entire Big Mom fleet burst out with overloaded purple light at the same time.
Spider-web-like glowing veins suddenly lit up beneath the sea, and Weiwei’s ancient weapon hologram flashed wildly to warn: The energy pipelines they buried on the seabed are backfiring! Before she finished her words, the mechanical flesh and blood of the five enemy ships suddenly collapsed like melted wax figures, and the exposed energy cores emitted a sharp buzzing sound that was about to explode.
The caramel swamp under the aunt’s feet suddenly boiled, and a black wave composed of countless alien microorganisms surrounded her.
Katakuri forcibly broke free from the constraints of the rules, and his ability to predict the future allowed him to see three hundred possible scenes of destruction – in each scene, the star rune on the palm of the navy traitor was devouring the energy of the entire battlefield.
That’s the way it should be! Big Mom tore through the microbial wave, and the great sword wrapped in soul spells ignited with a light brighter than the sun.
But her wild laughter suddenly froze at the corner of her mouth – Lin Zhan appeared right above her at some point, and in the absolute realm created by the Fruit of Rules, those twinkling starry runes were turning the entire battlefield into a precision-operated killing machine.
Chapter 6 continued (old version)
Purple-red spots of light were boiling on the sea surface, and the swirling nebula in Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly collapsed into a singularity.
He leaned back to avoid Katakuri’s trident. The alien microorganisms attached to the mechanical tentacles suddenly turned collectively and pounced on Big Mom’s caramel throne like a group of sharks smelling blood.
It turns out that the Rule Fruit can be used in this way. Lin Zhan licked the blood foam from the corner of his mouth, and his right hand covered with starry sky runes grasped out of thin air.
All the running mechanical devices within a three-nautical-mile radius suddenly made a harsh metallic friction sound the biscuit soldiers who were firing laser cannons turned their guns in unison and blasted the scorching energy beams at their own flagship.
Seven fatal trajectories flashed in Katakuri’s prediction screen.
He expanded his rice-cake-like left arm into a shield three seconds in advance, but was still blown thirty meters away by the cannonball filled with alien energy.
In the purple waves exploding on the sea surface, he saw Lin Zhan advancing on the black waves composed of microorganisms. The mechanical wreckage that should have been burned to ashes by Prometheus was reassembled into ferocious turrets under the illumination of the starry sky runes.
Mom, be careful! Katakuri used the power of the Mochi-Mochi Fruit to merge half of his body into the deck, and the moment he emerged from Big Mom’s shadow, he swung out the trident wrapped in armed color.
His ability to predict the future allowed him to capture Lin Zhan’s thirteen possible attack routes in advance, but the absolute domain created by the Rule Fruit suddenly distorted the space – the trident that should have pierced the heart strangely penetrated the void and pierced into the core of Prometheus.
The sun Homitz let out a shrill scream, and the aunt’s loose hair burst into flames.
She wielded the Emperor Sword furiously, and the slashing blow wrapped in the domineering aura was like cutting into a sticky colloid, which solidified into glowing amber half an inch away from Lin Zhan’s brow.
You stole my battlefield rules? A dangerous red light flickered in the aunt’s eyes, and the melted caramel under her feet suddenly grew countless mechanical fangs.
But the sharp teeth that were biting towards Lin Zhan suddenly changed direction and tore the thundercloud transformed by Zeus into pieces.
Princess Weiwei’s exclamation came from the communication screw: He is rewriting the underlying code of the battlefield! On the holographic sand table she controlled, the blue veins representing the alien energy pipelines were gradually eroded by the blood-red runes.
When the projection of the ancient weapon overlapped with the star rune, the entire sea was suddenly hit by a metal rainstorm – it was thousands of tons of ship wreckage that was decomposed and reassembled by the Fruit of Rules.
The mysterious man stepped out of the void wearing a star map cloak. He flicked his finger to shatter the stray bullets that attacked Weiwei. The mechanical arm exposed from his sleeve was analyzing the energy map of the battlefield. There will be an energy tide in three minutes. He used an electronic voice processed by a voice changer to remind the boy to prepare to receive the gift from the alien mastermind.
At this moment, Lin Zhan was immersed in the newly awakened dimensional perception.
He saw that Katakuri’s neural currents that allowed him to foresee the future were like glowing spider webs, the domineering aura surging in Big Mom’s body was like boiling magma, and the starry sky runes on his palms were greedily sucking on the dark energy transported by the underwater pipeline.
When the seventeenth turret was reorganized, he suddenly took advantage of the gap between Big Mom’s attacks and increased the gravity parameters of the entire sea area by twenty times.
Gravitational correction fist! The moment the right fist wrapped in the collapsing starlight blasted out, the sea water within a radius of five miles suddenly violated the laws of physics and rolled back upwards.
All the seven hundred defense plans that Katakuri had foreseen in advance were ineffective, and his rice cake shield was compressed into a metal ball the size of a fingernail the moment it touched the fist wind.
Big Mom let out a battle cry that shattered the clouds, and the soul spell on the Emperor’s sword exploded into a pillar of light that pierced through the sky and the earth.
But those mechanical creations she had given life to suddenly rebelled collectively – spikes grew on the icing armor of the cookie soldiers, the thundercloud Homies split into energy balls that devoured each other, and even the caramel swamp under her feet turned into a black hole that devoured energy.
This is the true power of the Rule Fruit… Lin Zhan wiped the blood from his nose, and the star rune had spread to his collarbone.
He saw that deep in the underwater pipeline network, an alien mastermind that had been sleeping for thousands of years was transmitting a torrent of knowledge to him through the microbial neural network.
When Big Mom desperately summoned all the Homies to merge into a giant sword of destruction, he suddenly revealed a sneer like a hunter closing his net.
Princess Vivi suddenly cut off the energy supply to the entire ship.
The Big Mom flagship, which had lost power, tilted like a kite with a broken string, and the diamond-shaped device thrown by the mysterious man happened to get stuck into the singularity of the energy vortex on the battlefield.
The starry sky runes in the entire sea area lit up at the same time, compressing Big Mom’s ultimate move into a miniature black hole rotating in Lin Zhan’s palm.
Katakuri’s predictive observation Haki completely failed at this moment.
He watched Lin Zhan stepping on the broken space crack and appearing right above Big Mom. The mechanical tentacles that were supposed to protect his mother automatically separated as if welcoming a king.
When the first ray of star rune seeped into the crack of the Emperor’s Sword, he heard the crisp sound of some ancient machinery disintegrating coming from his mother’s body.
The star runes on Lin Zhan’s fingertips suddenly trembled violently, and he felt that the physical constants of the entire battlefield were boiling in his blood vessels.
A dark blue liquid oozed out of the cracks in Big Mom’s Emperor Sword. The metallic blood carrying alien genes actually flowed back under the effect of the Fruit of Rules, crawling along the sword and all over Big Mom’s bloated body.
It’s time to settle. A holographic projection of the submarine pipeline network suddenly appeared in Lin Zhan’s left eye. He saw that the diamond-shaped device thrown by the mysterious man was forming an energy vortex at the heart of the aunt.
The trident that Katakuri threw with all his might was corroded into rust by the wave of microorganisms. The general who could predict the future showed a look of horror for the first time – among the 207 futures he foresaw, 189 of them showed his mother falling in the same direction.
Princess Weiwei’s tactical screen suddenly burst into a blinding red light. The gravity field is disrupted! She pulled off the communication screw and shouted, her hair stained with melted and solidified caramel.
The purple light spot representing Lin Zhan on the holographic sand table suddenly collapsed into a black hole, while the golden waves symbolizing the aunt’s vital signs were pouring back in a way that violated fluid mechanics.
Big Mom roared like a trapped beast, and the thunderstorm cloud formed by the remains of Zeus suddenly collapsed into metallic rain.
Countless mechanical tentacles protruded from her skin covered with age spots, and those nano-mechs that were supposed to protect the host collectively rebelled under the illumination of the starry sky runes. How dare you… The roar wrapped in the domineering aura of the king was interrupted by Lin Zhan’s palm pressing on her forehead. The dark energy seeping out from the young man’s fingers pressed her domineering aura back into her pupils.
Katakuri’s Mochi-Mochi Fruit ability suddenly failed.
He watched helplessly as his rice cake-like legs were being gnawed by alien microorganisms, and those alien creations from the submarine pipeline were happily biting the fruit energy. Mom! He reached out to grab the metal core that was stripped from the aunt’s body, but was thrown into the air a thousand meters high by the sudden reversal of the gravitational field.
A phantom of gears composed of starry sky runes appeared behind Lin Zhan.
When the 144th rune was embedded in the shadow, the entire sea area suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
The fleeing biscuit soldiers were frozen into amber with their guns raised, the tilted mast of Big Mom’s flagship was frozen at a 45-degree angle, and even the splashing waves retained a mercury-like metallic texture.
The cognitive filter is lifted. Lin Zhan whispered softly, his fingertips gently tapping the solidified time and space.
The command code received from the alien main brain caused his capillaries to burst, but the effect was immediate – the metal skeleton of the aunt was suddenly separated from her flesh and blood, and those mechanical components flowing with alien technology rushed towards the black hole spinning in his palm like iron filings attracted by a magnet.
Princess Weiwei suddenly knelt on the deck, and her tactical eyepiece automatically scanned the terrifying energy spectrum: he was extracting the conceptual mass of the entire sea area! The curve representing the physical constants on the holographic screen was shaking wildly. When Lin Zhan clenched his fist, all the stripped mechanical components, along with two-thirds of the aunt’s body tissue, suddenly collapsed into a palm-sized metal cube.
The last scene Katakuri saw before falling into the sea was the remains of his mother’s head wrapped in star runes and sinking to the bottom of the sea.
The Hormitz Legions that had dominated the New World for decades were now crumbling like sand castles at low tide.
Clean up the battlefield! Lin Zhan wiped away the blood oozing from the corners of his eyes, and the starry sky rune had spread to his chest.
When he stepped onto the wreckage of the flagship Caramel Throne, the diamond-shaped device left by the mysterious man suddenly projected a holographic star map – a certain coordinate point was flashing wildly at the end of the Grand Line.
Princess Vivi ran over holding up her blood-stained skirt, the communication screw around her neck still emitting smoke: there were still thirty enemy ships in the eastern waters, but… She suddenly stopped, and the tactical eyepiece captured a faint light in the secret compartment under the throne.
Lin Zhan moved faster than her. He used the ability of the Rule Fruit to reorganize the melted caramel into a robotic arm, and accurately pried open the titanium alloy safe containing ancient texts.
The fluorescent diary opened automatically, and the words written in alien ink began to distort and reorganize under the illumination of the starry sky runes.
Lin Zhan saw that a page of scribbled hand-drawn star map suddenly became three-dimensional, showing the entire picture of the submarine pipeline network.
When his finger touched a node marked with O, black mucus suddenly seeped out of the page, and the liquid condensed into a half-broken inscription in the air.
This is not the handwriting of an old lady. Princess Weiwei collected a liquid sample with a tactical glove and found that the composition was highly similar to the alien microorganisms in the submarine pipeline. Judging from the binding marks, it has been transferred at least seven times… Wait! She suddenly pointed to a photo clipped on a page. In the faded photo, a researcher wearing a protective suit had the cross symbol of the World Government printed on his chest.
A mysterious man’s electronic voice suddenly came from the communication screw: A special naval observation ship will approach in three hours. The voice was filled with strange interference noise. What you were holding in your hand was the torn page of the Book of Origin that even the Five Elders feared.
Lin Zhan was about to ask more questions when the diary suddenly turned to the last page automatically.
Bloody words appeared in the blank spaces, using the secret language of the ancient kingdom from eight hundred years ago.
When he instinctively activated the ability of the Rule Fruit to crack it, the Star Rune suddenly ran wild uncontrollably, reorganizing the entire page of text into a dizzying Klein bottle structure.
Captain! Princess Weiwei exclaimed as Lin Zhan staggered and held onto the caramel throne.
In the image that remained on his retina, the bloody words finally froze into the silhouette of a figure wearing a straw hat – that was definitely not Luffy’s silhouette, but a much older and more dangerous existence.
The mysterious man’s star map cloak fluttered in the sea breeze, and the diamond-shaped device he left behind began to countdown: When you have seen all the truth, you will understand that the devil fruit is nothing more than… The second half of the sentence was swallowed up by the sudden metal storm. Lin Zhan’s knuckles turned white as he clenched the diary. He found himself standing on the edge of the cliff of truth, and under his feet was an abyss.
Chapter 7: Initial Results of Provoking Rebellion (Old Version)
Lin Zhan clutched the hot diary and ran his fingertips over the raised starry sky runes on the Klein bottle structure.
The iced rum handed to her by Princess Weiwei formed water droplets on the wall of the glass, reflecting the metal storm rolling outside the deck – that was the weather control system of the Navy’s special observation ship.
“The scope of the tampering rules covers the entire ship.” Zhongli’s rock element condensed into a bronze compass on the top of the mast, “but it can only last for two hours.”
With his bandaged right hand pressed against the side of the ship, when Lin Zhan activated the ability of the Rule Fruit, the observation ship in the telescope suddenly and strangely changed direction.
Twenty quantum cannons on the deck were aimed at the void at the same time, as if there was a more important target there than the remaining pages of the “Book of Origin” – this was exactly the cognitive distortion rule he set.
As the scanning wave of the observation ship passed by the stern, Perona’s ghost clone was carrying a translucent intelligence box through the eye of the storm.
Lin Zhan looked at the photo that the girl ghost shook out of the box: when the aunt was tearing into the fifth piece of cake, Smoothie’s sword was trembling in the shadow.
Smoothie s squeeze fruit can extract memories. Zhongli inserted the rock gun into the sea chart, and the three-dimensional projection of Caramel Island rose in the smoke. But her ambition is thicker than juice.
Three hours later, Lin Zhan stepped on the gravity field whose rules had been tampered with and stepped upside down into the ventilation duct of the dessert castle.
Smoothie’s long legs, which were soaked in the juice pool, suddenly straightened up, and the ten-meter-long famous sword “Juice Queen” chopped up the falling cake crumbs.
“Mom summoned all the clerks yesterday.” Smoothie’s juicer gloves made a harsh friction sound, and instantly beat the passing servants into a mummy. “You’d better have something beyond the historical text.”
The torn page thrown by Lin Zhan drew a Klein bottle arc in the air. When Smoothie’s sword tip pierced the paper, the star rune from eight hundred years ago suddenly came to life.
The strawberry juice in the swimming pool flowed back into a blood-red stream, forming half of a demon face that looked like an old lady at the bottom of the pool – that was the form of the Soul Fruit after it awakened.
“Do you know why the awakening rate of Big Mom’s children is less than 5%?” Lin Zhan kicked away the servant’s skull that rolled to his feet. “Your soul fragments have long been Homies’ backup batteries.”
The tip of Smoothie’s sword stopped three millimeters in front of Lin Zhan’s Adam’s apple, but the grape juice dripping from the juicer revealed the trembling.
When Lin Zhan deliberately made the torn page reveal the ancient words “Only the awakened can inherit the origin of the soul”, the third gem inlaid in the hilt of the Juice Queen suddenly burst.
At noon the next day, twenty candy warships collided outside Caramel Island.
At the “afternoon tea party” convened by Smoothie, thirty-four members of the Charlotte family looked at the starry sky runes that were constantly reorganizing in the projection, and someone spilled the black tea mixed with seastone powder.
“My mother took my life card last month!” The twenty-fifth girl overturned the jewel-encrusted tea table, and the cream puffs exploded with purple poisonous mist under her feet. “What are you talking about upgrading Thundercloud Zeus “
“Three hundred of the cracker soldiers were missing yesterday!” The sixth son threw the pocket watch with the family emblem on it at the projection. “I saw them walk into my mother’s study and never come out again!”
When Smoothie pressed the remaining pages into the top layer of the giant cake, all the Homies tableware suddenly went out of control.
The singing fork pierced the palm of the Nineteenth Son, and the table that was supposed to deliver dessert opened its bloody mouth and bit the host – until Katakuri’s future vision was passively triggered, and the flowing rice cakes blocked all the crazy Homies.
At this moment, on the top floor of the cake island, the aunt was grabbing the fiftieth portion of tiramisu and stuffing it into her mouth.
The black mist of the Soul Fruit overflowed from the ear holes uncontrollably, turning the servants carrying red wine into screaming chess soldiers.
Her bloodshot eyes suddenly turned to the southwest, where a ship flying a pirate flag was tearing through the rainbow mist.
Mamamama More Stronger souls Her butter-covered teeth crushed the golden fork, and Zeus the Thundercloud was twisted into a crying face. That girl Smoothie actually hid this
Lin Zhan stood in the rock element barrier created by Zhongli, watching Princess Vivi’s controlled Den Den Mushi transmit the fake “Soul Extraction Ritual” image throughout the New World.
When the last edited footage showed Big Mom reaching out her hand to the unconscious Smoothie, the entire pirate group’s internal communication channel suddenly exploded with curses in seven languages.
In the reef area on the west side of Caramel Island, Katakuri’s rice cake arm pierced through the tenth wave of crazy Homies.
The future scene he foresaw suddenly shook violently, and countless broken family emblems emerged in the originally clear battle scene.
When his observation Haki forcibly broke through a certain layer of rule barrier, the starry sky runes remaining on his retina actually overlapped with the pattern of Lin Zhan’s sail.
“Check all communication backups immediately.” Katakuri tore off the contaminated scarf, and the flowing rice cakes spelled out the emergency code on the ground, “Especially Sister Smoothie’s schedule last week.”
His trident suddenly stabbed somewhere in the void, which should have been a fatal blow to pierce the Image Den Den Mushi, but it only shattered the rock element mirror that Zhongli had set up in advance.
When Katakuri activated his deeper future vision, the foreseen image was suddenly swallowed up by the Klein bottle structure – as if an invisible hand was tampering with the rules of the timeline.
(Continued from the previous article)
Lin Zhan leaned in the shadow of the cliff of Caramel Island, and the cognitive barrier created by the Rule Fruit formed fine ripples on the surface of his skin.
Through Princess Vivi’s modified surveillance snail, he saw Katakuri’s trident nailing the seventh Homies to the outer wall of the cake tower.
“The predicted displacement is 37 seconds left.” Zhongli’s rock element outlined the flow trajectory of the rice cake on the sand table. “His future vision is breaking through the Klein bottle structure.”
Lin Zhan bit into the candy embedded with seastone particles – this was an anti-domineering interference device he got from Big Mom’s treasure house.
When the warning of Katakuri breaking through the third layer of rule barrier appeared on his retina, he decisively crushed the star rune capsule hidden in his molars.
All of a sudden, the communication frequency band of the entire Caramel Island was strangely distorted, and the video Den Den Mushi that were playing the rebellion scenes collectively jumped to the wedding video from thirty years ago.
“This is the first time a mother takes away the life of her children!” The twenty-seventh child suddenly pointed at the deformed projection and exclaimed. The cream gun in his hand accidentally hit the chocolate battleship that Owen was riding.
Katakuri’s scarf moved without wind, and the seventy-two suppression plans foreseen by the future vision were suddenly injected with a lot of noise.
He saw Smoothie’s sword cut through the candy suspension bridge, and Lin Zhan’s mirror image, which was supposed to appear in the southeast corner, actually appeared at seven different coordinates at the same time in the predicted picture.
“Trident rice cake rain!”
The flowing rice cake turned into spikes that fell from the sky, but strangely melted into syrup before touching the rebels.
Katakuri suddenly knelt on one knee, his observation Haki penetrated a certain layer of starry sky barrier, and the Klein bottle pattern of Lin Zhan’s sail suddenly appeared on his retina – that symbol was rewriting the law of causality in reality.
At the same time, the screaming feast on the top floor of Cake Island has reached its climax.
Big Mom grabbed the deformed Thundercloud Zeus, and the black mist from the awakened Soul Fruit turned the entire floor into a living hell.
She suddenly thrust Napoleon’s greatsword into the floor, and the shock wave created by her domineering aura shattered the thirty-six surveillance snails.
Mama Mama The little mouse is on Caramel Island Blood-stained cake crumbs fell from the corner of her mouth, and the shadow under the aunt s feet suddenly split into eight demonic forms, Prometheus! Roast the East Coast into charcoal!
The sun Homies let out a shrill scream and rushed towards the reef area with a fire wave with a temperature of 6,000 degrees.
Lin Zhan, who was debugging the rule barrier, suddenly turned around, and the system prompt sounded in his head:
[Four Emperors-level attack detected, triggering S-level emergency mission][Option A: Resist damage and get a domineering awakening potion (side effect: reveal coordinates)][Option B: Space replacement consumes 3000 points (subsequent task difficulty +20%)]Lin Zhan threw a starry sky dice without hesitation, and the ability of the rule fruit rewrote the physical constants at the moment the fire wave hit.
The reefs that should have been vaporized suddenly reflected the Klein bottle structure, and Prometheus’s flame actually swallowed its own tail in the opposite direction along the M bius strip trajectory.
“Mom! Three high heat source reactions appeared in the southwest!” Napoleon’s giant sword suddenly sounded an alarm, and the eyes on the hilt turned wildly, “Five more candy battleships are breaking through the mirror sea!”
The aunt’s bloodshot eyes suddenly bulged, and she saw the life cards of her thirty-seven children burning on the Soul Throne at the same time.
When the fifth wave of domineering aura swept across the entire place, a certain star rune hidden deep within the cake embryo suddenly took effect, transforming her favorite thirty-four girls into talking fondant dolls.
“Now!” Lin Zhan growled at the communication snail, and the twelve imaging shells that Princess Weiwei had buried in advance on the west coast were activated at the same time.
The old lady in the holographic projection was pressing her hand on Smoothie’s forehead. This set of images grafted from the soul extraction ritual made the entire battlefield suddenly fall into silence.
Katakuri’s trident stopped in mid-air, and the future branches he foresaw were suddenly all dyed blood red.
When a key frame flashed the scene of Smoothie and Lin Zhan exchanging scraps in the juice pool, the strongest dessert star finally tore up the scarf that he never took off.
“Notice to everyone–” Katakuri’s messenger Homies was pierced by the rock spear as soon as he took off, and seven hundred forged life contracts flew out of the sandstorm created by Zhongli.
Each of these parchments, printed with Charlotte’s family crest, shows the countdown to the extraction of the souls of her children.
Lin Zhan took the opportunity to jump into the candy tunnel that had been dug in advance, and the rule fruit weaved a twelve-layer cognitive trap behind him.
When Big Mom’s roar shattered one-tenth of the land on Caramel Island, the last scene he saw through the reverse rule barrier was Smoothie dripping the juice of the awakened Squeezing Fruit into Mondor’s book prison.
As night fell, the secret communication channel of the twenty-three Charlotte children suddenly received an encrypted message.
A certain star rune embedded in the strawberry pie glowed slightly, reflecting the bloody words left by Smoothie in the mirror world – that was exactly the coordinate fragment of the third historical text.
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Chapter 8: Civil unrest escalates and war clouds gather (old version)
Smoothie’s fingertips left a bloody mark on the mirror, and thirty-seven full-length mirrors simultaneously reflected her twisted smile.
The shadows of Charlotte’s fourteen children overlap in the mirror world, and the terms of the contract made of condensed milk syrup are flowing along the frame.
The time between Mom’s bulimia attacks has quadrupled. Smoothie plunges a strawberry jam-soaked dagger into the contract, and last week she devoured two patrolling chess pawns in juiced form.
Armand in the mirror suddenly raised the snake sword: But the devil fruit map given by Lin Zhan…
That was the awakening code forged with the Rule Fruit. Smoothie’s spiral sword pierced through the mirror, and the tip of the sword picked up a rubbing stone with a glittering starry sky pattern. The real bargaining chip was here – Lin Zhan used three historical text coordinates in exchange for us to hold Katakuri for three days.
The vibrations beneath Caramel Island suddenly intensified, and Zhongli’s ridge was transforming the entire candy factory into an inverted pyramid structure.
Lin Zhan squatted on the edge of the chocolate magma pool, and the power of rules weaved hundreds of devil fruit illustrations shining with golden light in his palms.
The seventeenth rumor node has been planted. Zhongli’s Piercing Rainbow Spear pierced into the magma, and the solidified rock instantly formed a giant mold. Are you sure that Big Mom will believe that the eldest son has hidden the blueprints of the animal-type mythical beasts?
Lin Zhan pressed his palm on the boiling syrup, and the patterns of the regular fruit spread along the veins of the magma: Perospero’s candy scepter does contain a permanent pointer that can locate ancient weapons – but I replaced it with the coordinates of the trap pointing to Elbaf.
The ground suddenly cracked into spider-web-like cracks, and Katakuri’s sticky arms penetrated the twelve layers of rock and grabbed.
His ability to foresee the future allowed his surprise attack to accurately lock onto Lin Zhan’s neck, but the moment of contact was twisted by the rule barrier into a reverse attack – the tip of the trident pierced straight into his time fruit clone.
You interfered with the law of causality? Katakuri tore off the scarf strips that were eroded by the rules, and the awakened glutinous ball wrapped the entire underground space.
Lin Zhan stepped back on the reverse-flowing chocolate magma: In the future you foresaw, there will always be cognitive anchors that I planted in advance. He snapped his fingers, and seven hundred forged life contracts suddenly burned in front of Katakuri’s eyes, and each parchment showed the scene of different brothers and sisters being sucked out of their souls.
Suddenly, a deafening explosion was heard from the surface of Caramel Island.
Sixteen cake towers collapsed at the same time. Cookie soldiers made of crackers were indiscriminately attacking the juice factory.
The spies planted by Smoothie have successfully spread the news that Big Mom is going to take five years off the lives of all her children to every corner.
You bastard… Katakuri’s domineering aura shattered thirty-seven rock ridges, but the fragments of the foreseen future were like a messed up kaleidoscope.
He saw Mondor’s book prison oozing out the juice of awakening, and Owen’s Heat-Heat Fruit melting the candy giant soldiers – all the scenes ultimately pointed to the domineering shock wave released by his mother in her rage.
Zhongli’s rock elemental shield suddenly enveloped Lin Zhan.
The two fell into the deeper candy mine along with the sinking magma. The cognitive fog created by the Rule Fruit formed nine layers of illusions in the tunnel.
When Katakuri broke through the illusion of the sixth layer, the sound of armed conflict between the Smoothie faction and the Long Bread Elders faction was heard from deep in the mines.
There are only three hours left. Lin Zhan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and the regular lines on his palm reorganized the star coordinates. Once the Smoothie faction breaks through the library, we can get the third rubbing stone…
Suddenly, a sharp roar came from the ground, causing the sea to churn.
Big Mom’s Emperor Sword tore the entire Caramel Island apart, and the thunder and fire hurricane formed by the fusion of Prometheus and Zeus turned two-thirds of the island into a caramel swamp.
The battlefield of the twenty-three children of Charlotte was forced to move to the cake fleet floating in the air.
Mom is going crazy! Snaggle is yelling at Den Den Mushi, with the candy turret behind him being split in half by Napoleon, and Smoothie in the center of a whirlpool of flowing cream!
The big lady who was biting the thundercloud Zeus suddenly stopped in mid-air.
Her cloudy pupils reflected Perospero’s candy scepter. The tip of the scepter, which was inlaid with the coordinates of Elbaf, was now resting on the unconscious Brin’s forehead.
The regular patterns between Lin Zhan’s fingers suddenly shrank, and the magma reflected the tragic scene of the cake fleet’s collapse.
Zhongli’s rock elemental shield cracked into spider-web-like patterns in the thunder and fire hurricane, and the flying caramel fragments brushed against his bleeding earlobe.
The cognitive anchor point shifted by 0.3 seconds. Lin Zhan suddenly grabbed the solidifying chocolate rock layer, and the power of rules condensed the syrup within a radius of 100 meters into a mirror. The aunt should have launched the second attack of the Emperor Sword in seven minutes.
Zhongli’s Rainbow Spear pierced into the mirror, reflecting the image of Smoothie using the Juicing Fruit to decompose the library: her Domineering Haki was mixed with drug residues, and Perospero’s Candy Scepter was releasing tranquilizers.
Eighteen regular barriers unfolded at the same time, transferring the two people to the floating cream cloud.
Lin Zhan looked through the burning parchment of the contract and saw that the aunt’s action of biting Zeus suddenly stopped – the Emperor’s sword covered with strawberry jam was against the throat of his third son, but Napoleon’s blade did not fall for a long time.
Mom is suppressing her cravings. A starry sky patterned stone appeared on Lin Zhan’s palm. Three hundred forged life contracts suddenly caught fire. Katakuri’s observation Haki was interfering with his battlefield memory.
A giant glutinous rice ball suddenly surged up from the caramel swamp, and the fragments of Katakuri’s scarf wrapped around the awakened rice cake substance, weaving a grid between the clouds to predict the future.
Lin Zhan felt a burning pain along the regular lines on the back of his neck – that was a warning from the wound where he was scratched by the tentacles of Nuotuan three hours ago.
Zhongli’s rock spear suddenly pierced through the clouds on the right and penetrated a certain fading glutinous rice ball clone: ??he was using the residual energy of the time fruit to create a delayed illusion.
No. Lin Zhan suddenly crushed the starry sky coordinates in his palm, and the rule barrier catapulted the two of them to the collapsing roof of the juice factory. Katakuri’s observation Haki’s prediction error increased by 17%. This was not his battle rhythm.
Amid the floating wreckage of the Cake Ship, the melee among the thirty-seven Charlotte children suddenly became eerily synchronized.
Every time Smoothie’s spiral sword pierced the throat of the Longbread Elders, the Cracker Bar’s biscuit soldiers would just block Katakuri’s rescue route – as precise as if it was a drama that had been rehearsed thousands of times.
The regular patterns in Lin Zhan’s pupils spun rapidly, suddenly tearing off the cognitive anchor pendant on his neck.
The moment the pendant fell into the chocolate magma, it reflected the truth hidden behind the glutinous rice ball clone – Katakuri’s real trident was inserted into the core of Caramel Island, and the awakened glutinous rice ball substance was infiltrating the historical text tablet.
He is using my cognitive fog as a cover! The power of rules exploded in a circular wave under Lin Zhan’s feet. Seven hundred devil fruit illustrations turned into golden chains and pierced into the ground. The coordinates of the three historical texts were two-way anchor points!
Zhongli’s rock ridge suddenly exploded in the southeast direction, revealing a purple sticky ball wriggling deep in the earth’s crust.
The awakened rice cake substance wrapped around three starry sky pattern rubbing stones was rewriting the cognitive trap set by Lin Zhan into a reverse positioning beacon.
There was a deafening sound of collapse coming from the surface of Caramel Island.
Katakuri’s true body emerged from the rice cake substance, and the wound at the corner of his mouth under the scarf that was bleeding was exactly the same as the rule-based counter-injury created by Lin Zhan three hours ago – he actually converted the predicted damage into awakening energy.
You modified nineteen future fragments. Katakuri’s trident pierced the rock, and the awakened sticky ball eroded backward along the rule chain, but my observation Haki foresaw that… He suddenly pulled off his broken scarf, revealing the dancing starry sky pattern on his neck, the one thousand and first cognitive anchor point you personally planted.
Lin Zhan’s retreat suddenly stopped, and the regular patterns projected a horrifying picture on his retina – in the memory fragments of Charlotte’s children that he had tampered with, the fragments of Katakuri’s scarf were always floating.
This man’s ability to predict the future turned every trap he set into a reverse signpost.
Forging chains with the opponent’s weapons. Katakuri’s trident suddenly pierced through nine overlapping rule barriers, and the tip of the trident was deflected by the rock ridge three centimeters away from Lin Zhan’s throat. This is the way of hospitality of Wan Guo.
The floating cake fleet suddenly fired icing shells at the same time, but they strangely combined in the air to form a route map pointing to the new world.
Lin Zhan looked at the starry sky coordinates wrapped in glutinous material, and suddenly realized that the landing points of these shells completely coincided with the locations of the side quests released by the system.
He is using my quest chain as bait. The power of rules condensed into a counter-rotating black hole in Lin Zhan’s palm. Zhongli, prepare for elemental resonance!
When Katakuri’s awakened sticky ball was about to engulf the last rule barrier, Lin Zhan suddenly slammed seven hundred burning contracts into the rock formation.
The crisp sound of star coordinates shattering came from deep within the magma, and three pieces of historical text rubbing stone simultaneously released ripples that distorted reality.
In the future you foresee… Lin Zhan’s bloody fingers suddenly inserted into his own regular patterns and forcibly pulled out the cognitive anchor point of the jumping purple glutinous ball. Does it include this?
Chapter 9: The Climax of the Battle with the Big Mom Group (Old Version)
The black hole of rules in Lin Zhan’s palm let out a sharp scream, and seven hundred burning contracts turned into three dark golden chains deep in the rock layer.
Zhongli’s Rainbow Spear suddenly broke through the route map made up of frosted sugar shells, and the rock element mark and the starry sky coordinates collided to form a dazzling crystal butterfly.
In thirty seconds, Thundercloud Zeus will devour the contract node in the southeast corner. Katakuri’s scarf was torn into pieces by the regular ripples, revealing a wound with glutinous paste flowing out.
The moment his trident pierced the ground, the entire cake island began to collapse and reorganize – this was the most perfect defensive form foreseeable in the future.
But the system light screen of Lin Zhan’s left eye suddenly burst into red light, and the first iron law after the awakening of the rule fruit was materialized in the void: all terrain reconstructions must have three paradox fulcrums. The originally integrated cake fortress suddenly cracked from three directions at the same time, and the flames of Prometheus poured back into the core control room along the cracks.
You bastard! The roar of Big Mom, wrapped in the domineering aura, shattered the twelve layers of icing armor. When Napoleon’s giant sword split the rock shield formed by the resonance of elements, the Homies wrapped around the sword blade strangely began to gnaw on the jade shield made by Zhongli. How dare they destroy the table of the tea party!
Lin Zhan turned over and jumped onto the collapsing chocolate watchtower, and regular patterns spread along his ankles into a purple electric net.
The moment Thundercloud Zeus turned into a million-volt beam of light and blasted down, the biscuit shield snatched from Cracker suddenly appeared in his hand – but the surface was covered with the fragments of cognition that dropped when Katakuri foresaw the future.
Thank you for the hospitality. The shield melted into liquid gold when struck by lightning, but it flowed precisely into the seven weak point coordinates marked by the system.
The three general statues that Big Mom was most proud of exploded at the same time, and the historical text rubbings hidden in the core of the statues were automatically pieced together into a star map pointing to Ace Prison.
Katakuri’s awakened sticky ball turned into a giant python and bit towards Lin Zhan in mid-air, but froze the moment it touched the opponent’s cloak.
Those shattered cognitive anchors were being reorganized in his body – it turned out that the seven hundred futures that Lin Zhan deliberately let him foresee were all false programs written by the Rule Fruit!
Now it’s time to close the net. Zhongli’s star, wrapped in the power of rules, smashed towards Napoleon’s giant sword. The shock wave generated by the collision between the elemental crystal and Homies shook all the icing buildings within a radius of five kilometers into proportionally reduced cake models.
Lin Zhan took the opportunity to stab the trident fragment into his chest, but what gushed out was not blood but black code.
Big Mom suddenly covered her temple and screamed. The ability of the Soul-Soul Fruit she swallowed was being rewritten by some higher-level rules.
Those Homies who were supposed to submit to her now all turned around and worshipped the rubbing stone in Lin Zhan’s hand – that was the devil fruit origin equation deduced by the system based on the three historical texts.
Mom! Katakuri’s observation Haki foresaw the worst future scene: Prometheus began to devour thundercloud Zeus under the influence of the equation.
He rushed towards the mutating fireball like crazy. The awakened Nuojiang weaved the last defense network in the air, but found that every move he made fell precisely into the rule trap set by Lin Zhan three minutes ago.
The power of Smoothie’s Squeezing Fruit had originally been concentrated on the tip of the sword, but at this moment it suddenly turned to suck the attacking magma Homies into a mummy.
When she caught a glimpse of the star totem emerging behind Lin Zhan – that was the secret code symbol of the secret meeting of the rebel faction last night, the trajectory of the long sword subtly deviated from Zhongli’s vital point by three inches.
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Smoothie’s deviated sword light was reflected in Lin Zhan’s pupils, which were wrapped in a torrent of codes. Suddenly, a scarlet prompt popped up on the system screen: [The eighth cognitive pollution removal has been detected – Smoothie’s camp transformation is 92% complete].
He stepped on the melting chocolate beam, and the fragments of foresight stolen from Katakuri’s wounds were now piecing together on his retina a battle map for three seconds later.
“Prometheus still has three sun cores left.” Zhongli’s voice pierced through the elemental turbulence, and the fragments of the Jade Shield turned into rock spears that nailed Napoleon’s giant sword.
Wherever his dragon-shaped cloak swept past, the icing armor that was shattered by Big Mom suddenly condensed into crystals in the shape of a star map – the Cake Island structure diagram that Smoothie sent last night was taking effect.
The tip of Smoothie’s sword suddenly expanded thirty meters the moment it touched the magma Homies, and the extracted water was strangely injected into the regular black hole under Lin Zhan’s feet.
“Ten o’clock!” A blue light resonating with the star totem emerged from her neck. When she used the Sword of Squeezing to split the giant glutinous python awakened by Katakuri, half of the Charlotte family emblem fell from the hilt – it was the “sincerity” that Lin Zhan asked Zhongli to bury on the Juice Island seven days ago.
“How dare you!” The Napoleon giant sword above the aunt’s head suddenly broke into two halves, and one half was crushed into metal powder by Smoothie’s Extraction Sword.
The powders were pulled by the regular patterns, burning out seven regular pentagonal gaps on the surface of the cake fortress rebuilt by Katakuri – each gap corresponded to a paradox fulcrum that Lin Zhan had arranged in advance.
Katakuri’s scarf suddenly wrapped around Smoothie’s ankle. The scene he foresaw in the future made his eyes bloodshot: “You brought starry sky pollution with you when you came back from Juice Island!” But the trident pierced only the illusion of extraction left by Smoothie, and his real body had already appeared in Lin Zhan’s rule field.
The long sword in her hand suddenly turned around, and the tip of the sword picked up a still-beating Homiz core – that was the biscuit key that Lin Zhan deliberately made Cracker “accidentally” lose three hours ago.
“The transaction is established.” The black hole in Lin Zhan’s palm swallowed the key. The moment the system prompt sounded, blue light veins suddenly emerged from the foundation of the entire Cake Island.
The twelve tons of concentrated juice injected by Smoothie’s rebellion were now frantically eroding Big Mom’s soul realm along these veins.
The Homies who were kneeling before the rubbing stone suddenly turned around collectively and spewed flames mixed with rule codes towards their former master.
The aunt let out a roar that was not like a human voice, and her domineering aura shattered all the glass frosting within five kilometers.
But Smoothie, who should have been blown away, landed steadily with the help of Lin Zhan’s rule chain. The moment the squeezing sword was inserted into the ground, seven hundred juice pillars suddenly rose up on the entire battlefield – each pillar reflected the “new world blueprint” that Lin Zhan showed her last night.
“The cognitive anchor point reorganization is complete.” Zhongli’s rock spear suddenly decomposed into golden dust. These particles attached with the power of rules flowed upstream along the juice column and weaved a rock element magic circle with a diameter of one kilometer above the aunt’s head.
What appeared in the center of the magic circle was the projection of the stone rubbing of the historical text that Lin Zhan had snatched from the cracker statue.
Katakuri’s awakened glutinous pulp turned into a giant palm and grabbed the magic circle, but was crushed by Smoothie’s extracting sword when it touched the light curtain.
The star general finally revealed a flaw – his ability to foresee the future had long been contaminated by Lin Zhan’s seven hundred layers of false programs, and at this moment each of his movements was delayed by 0.3 seconds.
It was this fleeting error that allowed Lin Zhan’s chain of rules to penetrate his glutinous rice barrier.
“Farewell, my perfect brother.” When Smoothie’s sword flashed across Katakuri’s chest, the reverse contract that Lin Zhan had engraved in advance suddenly appeared on the sword.
The awakening glutinous rice pulp abilities that had been squeezed out now turned into black codes and flowed into Lin Zhan’s body – the awakening degree of the rule fruit on the system screen instantly soared to 67%.
The last fortress of the Big Mom Pirates collapsed. After devouring Zeus, Prometheus turned into a fireball in the shape of a star map and crashed into the projection of the historical text.
In the torrent of energy generated by the collision, Lin Zhan suddenly reached out and grabbed Smoothie’s neck, and the cloak formed by the rule code wrapped the two of them like a cocoon.
“Have you calculated this long ago?” Smoothie looked at the Homies army being torn apart by energy outside, his Extraction Sword still trembling slightly.
The torrent of data flowing in Lin Zhan’s eyes suddenly froze, revealing a bloody smile: “It started from the time you drank that cup of wedding tea mixed with cognitive pollution factors.”
When the energy storm dissipated, the only thing left on the battlefield was the rock elemental dome erected by Zhongli.
The aunt was half-kneeling in the ruins, and the land where Napoleon’s giant sword was inserted was constantly collapsing into an abyss that looked like a star map.
She was tearing her hair out frantically, the power of the Soul-Soul Fruit, which had been eroded by the rule code, was backfiring on the host.
[Ding! The progress of defeating the Four Emperors is 83% complete, and the reward is the Devil Fruit Origin Formula (incomplete)]Before the system notification sounded, a new blood-red pop-up window suddenly filled Lin Zhan’s entire field of vision: [Emergency mission activated: Countdown to the war at the top has been corrected – the execution coordinates of Portgas D. Ace have been locked! ]Zhongli’s Honghong Spear suddenly made a buzzing sound, and the rock element mark in the void formed a burning phoenix pattern.
Lin Zhan wiped the black blood from the corner of his mouth, looked at the star map abyss that was swallowing the aunt, and smiled: “It seems that the dessert of the tea party will be replaced with barbecue.” The star totem behind him flickered violently, and the three historical text rubbing stones automatically spliced ??into the jump coordinates to Marinford.
Smoothie’s Extraction Sword was suddenly placed on Lin Zhan’s neck, but it melted into blue light when it touched the rule code.
The new ally licked his lips and said, “Remember to tell me the location of Whitebeard’s remnants after you rescue them.” In the vortex of juice that emerged under her feet, the outline of the reefs in Kaido’s territorial waters could be vaguely seen.
When Zhongli’s rock elemental dome transformed into a starship and took off into the sky, the unconscious Big Mom’s last arm was being swallowed by the abyss.
No one noticed that the tip of Katakuri’s broken trident was flashing orange light in the same frequency as Ace’s shackles.
Chapter 10: On the Road to Save Ace (Old Version)
The corners of Lin Zhan’s eyes twitched wildly, and the scarlet system prompt was like a red-hot iron, imprinted heavily on his retina.
Ace is dying?
This thought was like a bolt from the blue, and it made his mind go blank.
A rare trace of solemnity appeared on Zhongli’s face, which was always calm.
The Piercing Rainbow Spear emitted a low humming sound, which was the rock element becoming restless and a harbinger of a huge change that was about to happen.
In the void, the phoenix pattern outlined by the rock element was burning, as if wailing for the life that was about to die.
“It seems that the dessert for the tea party will have to be replaced with barbecue.” Lin Zhan grinned, with a hint of bloodthirsty madness in his smile.
He reached out and wiped the black blood from the corner of his mouth, which was the mark of the backlash of the aunt’s soul power.
But he didn’t care. At this moment, Ace’s safety was the most important thing.
The starry sky totem behind him flickered violently. It was the power connecting endless planes, all converging for one goal at this moment.
The three historical text rubbing stones automatically floated, attracted each other, and connected together with a click, forming a jump coordinate pointing to Marinford.
Smoothie’s squeezing sword, with a suffocating feeling of oppression, was placed on Lin Zhan’s neck.
This new ally had a dangerous gleam in his eyes and was obviously still weighing the pros and cons.
However, when the sword blade touched the rule code surrounding Lin Zhan’s body, it was like ice and snow encountering the scorching sun, and instantly melted into a ray of blue light.
“After you rescue them, remember to give me the location of Whitebeard’s remnants.” Smoothie licked his lips, his tone full of undisguised ambition.
Under her feet, a huge vortex of juice was slowly rotating, and the outline of the rugged reefs of Kaido’s territorial waters could be vaguely seen in it.
What she wanted was not only Ace’s life, but also the power of the entire Whitebeard Pirates.
Zhongli’s rock element dome, illuminated by the star map, slowly rose into the sky and turned into a starship full of exotic atmosphere.
The precise rock structure is perfectly integrated with the unknown power of the star map, emitting awe-inspiring energy fluctuations.
The unconscious old lady howled in pain as she was swallowed by the abyss, and her last arm was completely torn apart.
It is not just the color of flames, but also a bond, an entanglement of fate.
Time! Time is life!
Lin Zhan took a deep breath to suppress his anxiety.
He must remain calm and make the most correct judgment.
“Mr. Zhongli’s route planning!”
“The plan has been completed, Captain.” Zhongli’s voice was still steady, as if it could penetrate all the fog. “There are three naval bases and five patrol fleets on the predicted route. Among them, the base in the X-27 sea area is stationed with a naval vice admiral, whose strength should not be underestimated.”
“Lieutenant General?” Lin Zhan’s mouth curled up into a sneer, “Then use him as a sacrifice!”
Driven by the power of the star map, the starship turned into a stream of light and disappeared from the spot in an instant.
Target: Marinford!
X-27 sea area, naval base.
The sea breeze whistled, blowing the naval flags, making a rustling sound.
The warships were lined up neatly, with their guns pointing directly at the sea, emitting a cold metallic luster.
Standing at the bow of the flagship was a burly middle-aged general.
He has sharp eyes, a strong face, and a carefully trimmed beard on his chin, making him look very majestic.
“Report! An unidentified ship has been spotted approaching at high speed!” The lookout’s voice was a little panicky.
“Unidentified ship?” The lieutenant general frowned. “Where is the ship? Where is the flag?”
“No flag! Extremely fast, approaching at high speed!”
“Hmph, sneaking around, they must be criminals!” The vice admiral snorted coldly, with a flash of disdain in his eyes, “Pass my order, the entire fleet enters combat status and prepares to fight back!”
He didn’t think any pirate would dare to challenge the authority of the navy head-on.
After all, under the rule of the World Government, the power of the navy is absolute.
However, when the peculiarly shaped starship appeared in his field of vision, the contempt on his face instantly froze.
What is that? !
It was where the sea and the sky met the previous second, and the next second it was right in front of us, as if it had teleported.
Mysterious patterns flow on the surface of the hull, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations.
“Fire! Fire!” the lieutenant general shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice even becoming a little out of tune.
Dense artillery fire poured out like a rainstorm, instantly covering the starship.
However, something incredible happened.
All the shells, the moment they approached the starship, seemed to hit an invisible barrier, and exploded one after another, turning into useless sparks.
“How is this possible?!” The lieutenant general widened his eyes, unable to believe what he saw.
Just as he was shocked, a figure slowly rose up on the starship.
Lin Zhan stood at the bow of the ship, looking down at the naval fleet below, like a god looking down on ants.
“Navy? Anyone who stands in my way will die!” Lin Zhan’s voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard throughout the entire sea area, carrying an unquestionable domineering aura.
“Arrogant!” The lieutenant general roared, kicked his feet hard, and rushed towards the starship like a cannonball, “I’m here to meet you!”
He is a veteran of many battles, very powerful, and possesses excellent physical skills and powerful armament domineering.
He didn’t believe that an unknown pirate could withstand his attack.
However, when his fist was about to hit Lin Zhan, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Lin Zhan.
Xiao held a spear in his hand and looked expressionlessly at the vice admiral rushing towards him, with cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
“Don’t even think about getting close to my captain!”
Xiao pointed his toes and his figure flashed like a ghost. The spear in his hand turned into sharp wind blades, instantly blocking all the retreat routes of the vice admiral.
“Wind Style: Vacuum Jade!”
Countless wind blades shot towards the vice admiral like bullets, at such a fast speed that it was impossible to defend against them.
The vice admiral’s face changed drastically, and he quickly mobilized his armament domineering aura to cover his entire body, trying to resist this horrific attack.
However, the power of the wind blade far exceeded his imagination.
Puff puff puff!
Wind blades pierced through his armament color domineering, leaving blood marks on his body.
“Damn it!” The Vice Admiral roared and waved his fists desperately, trying to repel Xiao.
However, Xiao’s movements were too fast, as erratic as the wind, and it was impossible to catch sight of him.
“Lan!”
Xiao suddenly roared, and the spear in his hand burst out with dazzling wind elemental light.
“Wind Style: Rasengan!”
A huge wind element Rasengan appeared on the top of the spear, and with the power to destroy the world, it slammed towards the vice admiral of the navy.
The vice admiral’s face turned pale. He could feel that this power was enough to destroy everything.
He wanted to hide, but it was too late.
The Rasengan hit his body hard, and a loud earth-shaking noise erupted instantly.
The body of the vice admiral flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, and landed heavily on the sea, splashing a huge wave of water.
The sea surface was dyed red with blood. The vice admiral was lying in the sea, dying. It was obvious that he had been seriously injured and had lost his ability to fight.
The entire naval fleet was in deathly silence.
Everyone stared with eyes wide open, watching the scene in disbelief.
Their powerful vice admiral was defeated by an unknown pirate in one move? !
How is this possible? !
“Who else?” Lin Zhan’s voice sounded again, with an air of looking down on the world.
All the navy soldiers lowered their heads, not daring to look him in the eye.
Lin Zhan raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a disdainful smile.
A bunch of trash!
“Mr. Zhongli, keep going!”
“Yes, Captain.”
The starship started up again, turned into a stream of light, and sped away in the direction of Marinford.
All that was left was a devastated sea and a group of frightened naval soldiers.
Inside the command room of the naval fleet flagship.
The signalman’s face turned pale, and he reported in a trembling voice: “Report, sir! X-27 base… has lost contact!”
There was an uproar in the command room.
“What’s going on?!” a rear admiral roared, “Find out the situation immediately!”
“Yes!” the signalman responded quickly and began to operate nervously.
A moment later, the signalman reported with an even paler face: “Report! X-27 base… is completely destroyed! The lieutenant general… is unknown whether he is dead or alive!”
“What?!” The Rear Admiral’s face changed drastically and his body couldn’t help but tremble.
A naval base and a vice admiral were completely destroyed by an unknown pirate gang in such a short time? !
This is such a great shame!
“Report immediately! Request support!” the rear admiral shouted at the top of his lungs.
A pirate gang that could easily destroy a naval base was definitely not something they could deal with.
We must report this immediately and request the Navy Headquarters to send a more powerful force to completely wipe them out!
However, just as he was about to report it, he suddenly discovered that the communication equipment seemed to have been interfered with in some way and was unable to contact the outside world at all.
“What’s going on?!” the Rear Admiral roared.
“Report! The communication system… has been hacked!” A technician reported with a pale face, “The other party’s technology… is very advanced, we… can’t stop it at all!”
“Damn it!” The rear admiral slammed his fist on the table.
And this trap is gradually tightening, swallowing them up completely.
At this moment, he suddenly thought of something, raised his head abruptly and looked towards the bow of the ship.
He vaguely remembered that the pirate leader once said something.
“Navy? Anyone who stands in my way will die!”
Could it be that…their goal is…
Thinking of this, the rear admiral’s face turned even paler.
He suddenly realized that the real purpose of this pirate gang was not to be an enemy of the navy, but… to go to Marinford!
They…want to save Ace!
Realizing this, the rear admiral’s heart was filled with fear and anxiety.
If they really succeed, the navy’s reputation will be completely lost!
“No matter what, we can’t let them succeed!” The rear admiral gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with madness.
He picked up the communicator and shouted at all the marines at the top of his lungs, “Everyone! Enter combat mode immediately! Stop them at all costs!”
“For the glory of the Navy! For the rule of the World Government!”
“Defend to the death!” All the naval soldiers shouted in unison, and their voices echoed through the sky.
A bloody battle is about to break out again.
Lin Zhan stood at the bow of the starship, looking into the distance with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
He could feel that there was a powerful force waiting for him ahead.
But he was not afraid.
For Ace, he will do whatever it takes, overcome all obstacles and move forward bravely!
At this moment, Lin Zhan didn’t know that the rear admiral had discovered their purpose and was gathering all his forces to prepare for a final attack on them.
He only knew that time was running out and he had to get to Marinford as soon as possible to rescue Ace!
The speed of the starship was getting faster and faster, and it was rushing towards Marinford like an arrow.
Suddenly, Lin Zhan’s gaze fell on the hull of the flagship in front. It seemed to be different from other warships. There seemed to be a reinforcement device at the bow. What was it used for?
An ominous premonition came to Lin Zhan’s heart.
He realized that the Rear Admiral seemed to be plotting a conspiracy.
Lin Zhan’s eyes became sharp.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as torches, staring at the naval flagship in front of him.
Reinforced equipment, abnormal energy fluctuations…all signs indicate that this thing is not simple.
His intuition told him that the thing was the rear admiral’s trump card and their biggest threat.
“Mr. Zhongli, enlarge the image. I want to see what that thing is.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.
Zhongli nodded and tapped the star map with his fingertips. The image of the flagship instantly enlarged and appeared clearly in front of everyone.
“That… seems to be some kind of energy compression device…” Zhongli’s voice was rarely hesitant, “The energy contained is extremely huge, I’m afraid it’s enough to destroy an island…”
“Destroy the island…” Lin Zhan muttered to himself,
“Captain, we must get rid of them as soon as possible.” Xiao’s voice was a little anxious. He gripped the spear in his hand, ready to fight at any time.
“No, we can’t run away.” Lin Zhan’s mouth curled up into a sneer, “Since he wants to play, then we will play with him.”
“System, activate the phantom projection!” Lin Zhan said silently in his heart, mobilizing the power of the system.
A deep blue light gushed out from Lin Zhan’s body and quickly spread out, forming a huge illusion on the sea.
In the illusion, a ship that looked exactly like a starship was speeding in the opposite direction.
“Report! The target has changed course and is fleeing westward!” the lookout on the naval flagship shouted loudly.
“Chase! Chase! Don’t let them run away!” roared the rear admiral, with greed flashing in his eyes.
He thought Lin Zhan was scared and wanted to escape, but he didn’t know that this was exactly Lin Zhan’s plan.
The naval fleet changed direction and chased after the illusion, completely unaware that the real starship was moving silently towards Marinford.
“Humph, a bunch of idiots.” Lin Zhan sneered.
Just when the starship was about to escape the navy’s pursuit, a powerful energy wave suddenly came from behind.
“Oh no! It’s that thing!” Zhongli’s face changed drastically and he warned loudly.
The energy compression device on the navy flagship burst out with dazzling light, and a huge beam of energy, like lightning across the sky, shot towards the starship.
“Get out of the way!” Lin Zhan roared, and at the same time mobilized the power of rules to form a protective shield around the starship.
The energy beam hit the protective shield, causing a deafening roar.
The starship shook violently, and cracks appeared on the protective shield, as if it would break at any time.
“Damn it! This thing is more powerful than I imagined!” Lin Zhan said gritting his teeth, beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead.
“Captain, the protective shield won’t last much longer!” Xiao’s voice was filled with a hint of despair.
At this critical moment, Lin Zhan suddenly thought of something.
“System, use ‘Absolute Defense’!”
A golden shield instantly appeared around the starship, completely blocking the energy beam attack.
“Phew…that was close…” Lin Zhan breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Absolute defense is a special item rewarded by the system that can withstand any attack and lasts for ten minutes.
Ten minutes was enough for them to escape the navy’s pursuit.
The starship accelerated again and disappeared into the vast ocean like a stream of light.
On the naval flagship, the rear admiral looked at the empty sea and became furious.
“Damn it! They actually let them get away!”
He punched the podium with a loud bang.
“Report! The target has disappeared, we… lost it…” The lookout’s voice trembled slightly.
The rear admiral’s face was livid and he said nothing.
Not only did they fail to capture Lin Zhan, but they suffered heavy losses.
More importantly, he let Lin Zhan escape to Marinford!
“Pass the order, return immediately!” The Rear Admiral said in a deep voice, “Report to the Navy Headquarters immediately and say… Lin Zhan… is heading to Marinford!”
Chapter 11: First Battlefield Confrontation (Old Version)
On the starship, Lin Zhan and others felt heavy-hearted as they watched the gradually approaching Marinford.
“Marinford…we are here…” Lin Zhan took a deep breath, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
“Get ready to fight…” Zhongli’s voice was low and powerful.
The starship slowly landed on a small island outside Marinford.
“Let’s go…” Lin Zhan was the first to walk off the starship, with cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
“Wait a moment, Captain.” Lou Huhuda suddenly called out to Lin Zhan.
“What’s wrong?” Lin Zhan asked puzzledly.
Louhuhuda pointed forward and said solemnly, “Look…what is that…”
Lin Zhan looked in the direction of Lou Huhuda’s finger and his pupils suddenly shrank.
They saw a huge fleet on the sea ahead, heading towards them.
The fleet flag clearly had the navy emblem printed on it.
And at the front of the fleet, a huge warship was slowly approaching.
On the deck of the warship, there stood a tall figure, it was…Marshal…Zhan Guo!
“It seems… we are… surrounded…” Lin Zhan raised his lips with a bitter smile, “This… is really… catching a turtle in a jar…”
Lin Zhan and his group stepped onto the scorched earth. The air was filled with smoke and the smell of blood, which made people’s throats dry.
The deafening sound of artillery fire, the screams of soldiers, and the clanging of weapons interweaved into a symphony of death, stimulating everyone’s nerves.
Looking around, there were broken walls and corpses everywhere. The former headquarters of the Navy, Marinford, had now turned into a living hell.
Kill!
“For justice!”
The naval soldiers came like a tide, their faces were ferocious and they were waving their swords, as if they were going to tear into pieces any enemy who dared to offend the majesty of the navy.
“Don’t let any of them go! Capture Lin Zhan and kill him without mercy!” a burly naval commander shouted at the top of his lungs.
“Brothers, charge!” Lin Zhan roared, his voice exploded like thunder, instantly igniting everyone’s fighting spirit.
“Ace is just ahead, we must rescue him!”
Zhongli’s eyes focused, he raised his hands, and a dazzling rock-yellow light lit up around him.
“Yanhe Qiankun!”
Along with a low chant, countless huge rock pillars rose from the ground like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, instantly knocking down the naval soldiers who were rushing in the front.
Screams and wails were heard everywhere, and the originally dense formation immediately fell into chaos.
“Well done, Zhongli!” Lin Zhan shouted approvingly.
Xiao’s figure shuttled among the enemy group like a ghost. He held a sharp spear in his hand, with the tip of the spear flashing coldly. Every time he stabbed, it was accompanied by a scream.
Those well-trained naval soldiers were completely vulnerable to Xiao’s swift speed and fierce attacks, and fell to the ground one after another.
“Wind wheels stand side by side!”
Xiao roared loudly, and his spear spun like the wind, instantly knocking all the surrounding naval soldiers away, leaving a trail of blood on the ground.
His eyes were cold and resolute, as if a god of death had descended to the earth, without a trace of emotion.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, and a golden light flashed in his eyes.
“Momo Fruit Dragon Form!”
His body began to change, his muscles swelled, his bones crackled, and his entire body was covered with a layer of hard dragon scales.
A huge golden dragon appeared above the battlefield, its body coiled and covered the sky, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.
“roar!”
The giant dragon let out an earth-shaking roar, and the sound waves spread out like a substance, making the surrounding naval soldiers dizzy and unable to stand steadily.
“Charge!” Lin Zhan’s voice echoed on the battlefield like thunder. His huge dragon claws swung out suddenly, smashing a warship blocking the front into pieces. Countless naval soldiers fell into the sea with screams.
“Monster! This guy is simply a monster!” The navy soldiers looked at the huge golden dragon in horror.
The naval generals also realized the threat posed by Lin Zhan, and they mobilized elite troops to try to stop Lin Zhan’s advance.
These elite forces are well-equipped and well-trained, and many of them possess powerful devil fruit abilities. They are the backbone of the navy.
“We must not let him get through! For the glory of the navy!” roared a rear admiral, holding a huge battle axe and rushing towards Lin Zhan.
“Want to stop me? Not that easy!” Lin Zhan sneered, and he activated the devil fruit extractor in the system.
“Ding! Detected that the target has the power of a devil fruit, do you want to extract it?”
“Draw!” Lin Zhan chose to confirm without hesitation.
A beam of light shot out from the system and instantly enveloped the rear admiral.
The rear admiral only felt his body shake, and an inexplicable force was drawn out.
“You…what did you do?” he asked in horror, his voice trembling.
“Nothing, just borrowing your ability.” Lin Zhan grinned, revealing his white teeth.
“Ding! Extraction successful, congratulations to the host for obtaining the ability of the Zan-Zan Fruit!”
Lin Zhan’s mind moved, and his hands instantly turned into two sharp blades, flashing with cold light and emitting a terrifying murderous aura.
“Zhan Zhan Fruit? Interesting.” Lin Zhan moved his hands, feeling the power surging in his body, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
“Let me use you to try out my new ability!”
He flashed and instantly appeared in front of the rear admiral, swinging the blades in both hands violently.
“Lan Jiao!”
Two sharp slashing waves cut through the air like a crescent moon and instantly hit the rear admiral.
Puff!
Blood splattered everywhere, and the rear admiral didn’t even have time to let out a scream before he was cut into two pieces and fell in a pool of blood.
“hiss “
The surrounding naval soldiers gasped. They looked at Lin Zhan in horror. He could kill a naval rear admiral in one move. Such strength was simply terrifying!
“Who else wants to die?” Lin Zhan looked around with cold and contemptuous eyes.
The naval soldiers looked at each other, and no one dared to step forward.
“A bunch of trash!” a navy vice admiral cursed angrily, holding a huge sword in his hand and rushing towards Lin Zhan.
“Let me meet you!”
“That’s exactly what I want!” Lin Zhan was not afraid at all. He rushed towards the vice admiral. The blade in his hand collided with the sword, making a deafening metal collision sound.
The two men engaged in a fierce battle, with swords flashing and sparks flying.
Relying on the powerful defense of his dragon form and the sharp attack of the Zhan Zhan Fruit, Lin Zhan fought a hard battle with the vice admiral of the navy.
At the same time, Zhongli and Xiao were also constantly providing support to Lin Zhan.
Zhongli controlled the rocks, constantly creating obstacles and restricting the movements of the naval soldiers; Xiao shuttled among the enemy groups like a ghost, constantly reaping the lives of the naval soldiers.
With the joint efforts of Lin Zhan and his partners, a hole was gradually opened in the navy’s defense line.
They moved forward step by step towards the direction where Ace was, and every step was full of difficulty and blood.
“Ace, wait for us, we will definitely rescue you!” Lin Zhan said silently in his heart, his eyes were firm and persistent, no matter how many obstacles there were ahead, he would never give up.
Just as they were about to approach Ace, a naval general raised a sinister smile and quietly pressed a button in his hand.
“Boom–” The earth shook violently, Lin Zhan’s feet felt empty, the originally solid ground collapsed in an instant, and he fell down.
At the same time, Zhongli and Xiao encountered the same situation, and the three of them fell into a huge pit at the same time.
At the bottom of the trap, the sharp metal blade flashed coldly, and a strong smell of blood came to the face, making people feel nauseous.
Lin Zhan cried out inwardly that something was wrong and hurriedly waved his dragon wings to steady his body, barely avoiding the deadly blade.
“Damn it! It’s a trap!” Lin Zhan cursed with gritted teeth. He could feel the cold murderous intent emanating from the sharp metal blade under his feet.
The bottom of the pit was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur, which made his eyes hurt.
Looking up, I could only see a small square of sky, and other than that, there was nothing but cold rock walls.
Zhongli landed steadily, and a rock spear condensed in his hand to block the falling debris.
“It seems that the navy is well prepared.” He said in a deep voice, without any panic in his tone, only calm analysis.
“We have to find a way to get out, Ace is still waiting for us!” Xiao’s voice came from not far away. He supported himself on the ground with one hand to steady his body, with a hint of anxiety in his tone.
At the same time, on the execution platform in the distance, Ace was tied to a cross and the navy soldiers were preparing to execute him.
The cold and shining blade was raised high and pointed at Ace’s neck… “Ace!” Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, as if he was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
He looked at Ace who was in danger and felt anxious.
Chapter 12 Successfully Rescued Ace (Old Version)
Chapter 12 Successfully Rescued Ace
“Ace!” Lin Zhan’s heart suddenly shrank, as if it was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and breathing became difficult.
He stared at the figure on the execution platform, sweat dripping down his forehead and into his eyes, bringing a stinging pain.
In the distance, a gleaming blade was raised high, like the scythe of the god of death, hanging above Ace’s head, and could fall at any time.
Time seemed to stand still, and the air was filled with tension and despair.
“I can’t wait any longer!” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down, just like the moment of calm before the storm.
He knew that every second at this moment was extremely precious, and if he made the slightest mistake, Ace would die.
He forced himself to ignore the sickening smell of blood and the pungent smell of sulfur at the bottom of the trap and focus all his attention on the predicament before him.
“System, start the rule editor!” Lin Zhan muttered in his heart, and his fingertips lightly touched the void. A light blue light curtain unfolded in front of him, with various rule codes densely arranged on it, pouring down like a waterfall.
“Gravity, direction…” Lin Zhan’s eyes quickly swept across the screen, his fingers tapping quickly on the virtual keyboard. Lines of code jumped like elves, modifying the rules of the trap.
“Zhongli, Xiao, cover me!” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice. Although his voice was low, it was full of unquestionable firmness.
Zhongli nodded slightly, and the rock spear in his hand shone brightly, condensing into a huge rock shield, blocking all the falling debris and sharp blades.
“The sky is shaking!” He let out a low roar, and a powerful force of rock element burst out from his body, shaking the surrounding ground into pieces. Countless pieces of gravel were shot in all directions like cannonballs, forcing back the approaching naval soldiers.
Xiao’s figure shuttled across the battlefield like a ghost, and the spear in his hand turned into blue lightning, knocking down the navy soldiers who tried to approach Lin Zhan one by one.
“It is my duty to protect you.” He whispered, with a barely perceptible tenderness in his tone.
Under the cover of Zhongli and Xiao, Lin Zhan finally completed the modification of the trap rules.
He stomped his foot violently, and the sharp metal blade under his feet instantly lost its sharpness and became as soft as cotton.
Lin Zhan leaped forward, rushed out of the trap like an arrow, and ran towards the execution platform.
“Stop him!” Seeing this, the naval general’s face changed drastically and he shouted sternly.
Countless naval soldiers swarmed forward, trying to stop Lin Zhan’s advance.
However, at this moment, Lin Zhan was like a god descending from heaven, emitting a powerful aura.
He combined multiple abilities to maximize his strength.
“Thunder Bagua!” Lin Zhan roared, and the long sword in his hand turned into a dazzling lightning, which chopped away all the navy soldiers who blocked his way.
“Fire Fist!” When Ace saw Lin Zhan coming to rescue him, he tried his best to release a raging flame, forcing back the surrounding naval soldiers.
“Wind Blade!” Xiao’s figure swept across the battlefield like a gust of wind, and the spear in his hand swung out sharp wind blades, killing the navy soldiers who tried to approach Ace one by one.
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the naval general personally took action to try to stop Lin Zhan and others from taking Ace away.
He held a huge battle axe in his hand and exuded a powerful aura, like a god of war.
“Don’t even think about taking him away!” He roared, swinging his battle axe and chopped towards Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan was not afraid and went forward to meet him.
The two figures intertwined, swords flashed, sparks flew.
During the fierce battle, Lin Zhan suddenly felt a powerful force surging into his body, and his strength increased again, reaching an unprecedented peak.
The long sword in his hand was like a swimming dragon, dissolving the naval general’s attacks one by one and finally repelling them.
“It’s over.” Lin Zhan stood in front of Ace, looking at the naval general covered in bruises, and said lightly.
“Ace, come with us!” Lin Zhan stretched out his hand and said to Ace.
Ace looked at Lin Zhan’s outstretched hand, with a complex light flashing in his eyes… “I…”
Ace stared blankly at Lin Zhan’s outstretched hand. His palm was filled with the residual warmth from the battle, so powerful, so firm, as if it could dispel all the confusion and darkness in his heart.
His eyes, burning with flames, reflected Lin Zhan’s figure, Zhongli’s calm and steady figure, and Xiao’s gaze, which was cold but concerned.
“I…” Ace’s Adam’s apple rolled, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
Once, he thought he was destined to die, a stain on pirates, and the original sin of Roger’s son.
But now, the appearance of Lin Zhan and others was like a bolt of lightning that tore through the darkness, illuminating another path in his life.
“I do!” Ace’s voice was low and firm, carrying a kind of power of rebirth.
He stretched out his hand and held Lin Zhan’s hand tightly.
The two hands are tightly clasped together, like two hearts closely connected.
“For the justice in my heart, I am willing to fight with you all!”
Lin Zhan felt the power coming from Ace’s hand and a smile appeared on his lips.
He knew that Ace’s joining would not only enhance the team’s strength, but also be a spiritual encouragement.
He turned around and looked at his companions behind him. Zhongli nodded slightly, with a gleam of approval in his eyes.
Xiao remained silent, but he gripped the spear even tighter, as if silently swearing his protection.
“Very good!” Lin Zhan’s voice echoed on the battlefield, drowning out the surrounding noise.
“Now that we have a new partner, then…”
He paused, looking past the devastation on the ground to the huge naval battleship slowly approaching in the distance. Flying on it was the flag that symbolized the World Government, the more powerful enemy they were going to face next.
“… Let’s work together to let them know what true ‘justice’ is.” Lin Zhan said softly, with a blazing fire in his eyes. However, he didn’t know that at this moment, Ace was looking at him with a complicated look…
Chapter 13 Post-War Reorganization and Planning (Old Edition)
“Very good!” Lin Zhan’s voice was still a little hoarse after the battle, but it could not hide the excitement and excitement in it.
The smell of gunpowder was still lingering in the air, and the sea breeze, carrying the smell of blood, blew on everyone’s faces.
The debris scattered all over the ground silently tells of the brutality of the battle that had just taken place.
He looked around, seeing the familiar faces, and an indescribable sense of satisfaction surged in his heart.
“Ace’s joining us means a lot to us.” Lin Zhan walked up to Ace and patted him on the shoulder. “This guy’s strength is obvious to all!”
Ace grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, touched his nose, and said shyly: “It’s nothing, it’s all for the ‘justice’ in my heart!” He secretly glanced at Lin Zhan, feeling mixed emotions. This man actually saved himself from the vortex of the war at the top!
Ace will never forget this kindness in his life.
“Next, we have to plan our future development carefully.” Lin Zhan said, leading everyone to the temporary meeting tent on the deck.
The canvas on the roof rustled in the sea breeze, like the roar of a giant beast.
Everyone sat around a rough wooden table, and the atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
Lin Zhan first summarized the lessons learned from this battle: “Although we won this battle, some problems were exposed. Our cooperation was not tacit enough, and our grasp of the enemy’s intelligence was not sufficient…”
“Lohuhuda, your little gadgets really helped us this time!” Lin Zhan turned to the technological genius in the team, Louhuhuda.
Lou Huhuda pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose, and a ray of light reflected from the lenses.
He pulled out a bunch of strange devices from the backpack behind him and proudly showed them to everyone: “These are my latest research and development results, which can improve our logistical support capabilities. For example, this one can quickly repair hull damage; and this one can interfere with enemy communications…”
Lin Zhan picked up a device similar to a wrist guard and examined it carefully: “This thing is great! Can it be mass-produced?”
“No problem!” Lou Huhuda patted his chest and assured, “As long as there are enough materials, we can have as much as you want!”
Next, Ace also shared his experience and fighting skills in the Whitebeard Pirates.
He explained in an easy-to-understand manner the Whitebeard Pirates’ combat methods, as well as some techniques for dealing with naval masters, which benefited the team members greatly.
Especially Xiao, the wind-element spear user from another world, listened very carefully, nodded from time to time, with a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.
He could feel that these practical experiences were invaluable to him.
The meeting lasted for a long time, everyone spoke freely, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.
Lin Zhan looked at his companions in front of him, his heart filled with hope.
He knew that as long as everyone united as one, no difficulties could be overcome.
At this moment, a crew member in charge of intelligence rushed in, his face pale: “Report to the captain! We have intercepted the intelligence of the navy. The navy general Akainu is gathering troops and preparing for a new round of pursuit of us!”
The atmosphere in the conference room froze instantly.
Everyone understood that a new storm was coming.
“It seems that the navy will not let us go easily.” Lin Zhan’s tone was cold, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. “However, we are not easy to mess with! Notify everyone to enter the first level alert state! We must formulate a response strategy as soon as possible to enhance the team’s defense capabilities!”
As night falls, the sea breeze howls and the waves hit the hull, making a dull sound.
Lin Zhan stood on the deck, looking at the sea in the distance with a frown on his face.
He knew that the next battle would be more brutal and more difficult.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He knew that as the leader of the team, he had to keep a clear head and lead everyone through the difficulties.
“System…” Lin Zhan murmured in a low voice, and suddenly a strange premonition arose in his heart…
Lin Zhan was just thinking about Akainu’s lava face when the familiar electronic sound of the system suddenly exploded in his mind: “Ding! Emergency mission triggered: Strength Transition! The host team is limited to increasing their overall strength by 30% within one month. Mission reward: unknown. Mission failure: all members’ level -1.”
The corner of Lin Zhan’s mouth twitched. What a thief God, oh no, what a thief system!
Isn’t this obviously adding fuel to the fire?
A 30% increase in one month?
In the past he would have been delighted, but now, facing the navy’s fire, isn’t this forcing them to level up at a desperate pace?
“I’m under so much pressure…” Lin Zhan rubbed his brows, feeling the salty and humid air brought by the sea breeze, the faint knocking sounds coming from under the deck, and Xiao’s faint breathing – that guy was practicing with his gun again.
He looked up at the starry sky. In the deep night sky, the stars were twinkling faintly, as if mocking his current predicament.
Lin Zhan was furious and punched the air fiercely. “You thief system, don’t think you can defeat me like this!”
He turned around, his eyes sharpening.
Crisis is often accompanied by opportunities.
This may also be an opportunity for the team to grow rapidly!
“Captain, any new instructions?” Ace had stood behind him at some point, the firelight dancing on his face, setting off his resolute profile.
Lin Zhan did not answer, but just looked at him meaningfully, with a mysterious smile on his face: “Ace, it seems that we are about to start a special ‘game’…”
Chapter 14 Team Training and Navy Attack (Old Version)
The sea breeze was biting. Lin Zhan stood on the deck of the “Pirate” with his arms folded and his eyes deep.
Not far from him, Ace was sitting in a corner of the deck, focusing on a small burning flame, constantly adjusting the temperature and color of the Flame-Flame Fruit.
On the other side of the cabin, Xiao was holding a black spear. With the help of the breeze, the tip of the spear drew silver streaks in the air.
In Lin Zhan’s mind, the system’s voice sounded again: “The special training mission has been started, increasing the team’s combat effectiveness by 30%.” The corners of his mouth twitched. What a damn God! Oh no, what a damn system!
“I’m under so much pressure…” Lin Zhan rubbed his brows, feeling the salty and humid air brought by the sea breeze, the faint knocking sounds coming from under the deck, and Xiao’s faint breathing – that guy was practicing shooting again.
A nameless rage rose up in Lin Zhan, and he punched the air fiercely, “You thief system, don’t think you can defeat me like this!” He turned around and his eyes became sharp.
Lin Zhan returned to the cabin and opened the notebook of special training plan, which recorded in detail the characteristics and training goals of each team member page by page.
Ace’s fire control, Xiao’s wind-elemental spearmanship, and the strengths of other members are all included.
He glanced over the records and had a clear plan in mind.
“Ace, you go first.” Lin Zhan’s voice was steady and powerful. “In the following special training, you will focus on improving your ability to use the Flame-Flame Fruit in a comprehensive way. Not only the temperature and range of the flame, but also learning to flexibly use the various forms of flame in battle, such as fire tornado, fire sword, and even fire shield.”
Ace nodded, a gleam of fighting spirit in his eyes.
He knew very well that this was a crucial step in improving his strength.
Lin Zhan continued, “Xiao, your wind-element spearmanship is already very good, but it needs to be further improved. Especially in combat, how to use the power of wind to move and attack at high speeds will be your main training direction.”
Xiao also nodded in response, and the spear in his hand swept across like the wind, leaving a trail of afterimages.
He knew very well that every decision made by Lin Zhan was for the better development of the team.
The special training began. Smoke filled the deck, and the interweaving of flames and wind created a unique landscape.
Ace stood in an open space, surrounded by blazing flames.
He constantly adjusted the temperature of the fire, from blazing hot to warm, from high temperature to low temperature, and each change was accompanied by his repeated efforts and attempts.
“Fire tornado!” Ace shouted, clasped his hands together, and the flames gathered at his fingertips to form a small tornado.
The tornado expanded rapidly, and the huge whirlwind was like a giant beast, swallowing everything.
However, Ace did not stop, he continued to adjust the shape of the flame, turning it into a flaming sword and slashed at the target.
Lin Zhan, who was standing by, watched it very seriously, with a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes.
He knew that Ace’s fire control had reached a new level, which would be a huge help in the upcoming battle.
At the same time, Xiao was also undergoing special training on the other side of the deck.
He held a spear in his hand, and with the help of the wind, the tip of the spear drew streaks of silver light in the air.
Every time the tip of the gun passed, it created a gust of wind, so fast that it was almost invisible.
“Wind Elemental Impact!” Xiao shouted, and the spear shot out like lightning, piercing one target after another.
He used the power of the wind to move at high speed, leaving traces wherever the tip of the gun passed.
Lin Zhan couldn’t help but nodded. Xiao’s wind element spear skills had reached a near-perfect level.
During the special training, the cooperation between team members became more and more tacit.
Lin Zhan commanded Ace and Xiao to conduct confrontation exercises, and the two engaged in a fierce duel on the deck.
Ace’s flames and Xiao’s wind-elemental spearmanship intertwined to form a gorgeous battlefield.
Each attack was almost a miss, and the two’s cooperation became more and more smooth.
“Well done!” Lin Zhan stood aside and cheered loudly.
He felt very pleased to see the progress of the team.
He knew that such special training not only improved individual strength, but more importantly, deepened the tacit understanding and trust among team members.
Just when the team was training hard, a roar suddenly came from the sea.
Lin Zhan looked up and saw warships gradually approaching on the sea level in the distance, with naval flags flying on the ships.
Lin Zhan frowned slightly, thinking to himself, “Is it coming so soon?”
“Everyone prepare for battle!” Lin Zhan ordered in a deep voice, and the team members quickly gathered and took their positions.
Ace ignited the flames around him and wrapped himself in a ball of blazing flames; Xiao gripped his spear tightly, his eyes determined, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.
Lin Zhan stood at the bow, his eyes like an eagle, looking at the approaching naval fleet without any fear in his heart.
He knew that this was the time to test the team’s strength.
“This is a special ‘game’ and we are ready.” Lin Zhan’s lips curled up into a confident smile, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
The navy’s warships gradually approached, and the artillery fire was continuous. Each shell was like a kiss of death, cutting through the sky and hitting the “Pirate”.
Lin Zhan quickly directed his team members to defend, and the deck suddenly became busy.
Ace mobilized the flames around him to form a flame barrier to block the navy’s artillery shells.
Xiao rushed towards the enemy ship like the wind, and the spear in his hand was like lightning, instantly penetrating the armor of a warship.
Lin Zhan used the system’s auxiliary capabilities to command team members to counterattack.
Each of his commands was precise and powerful, and the team members cooperated more and more tacitly.
Ace released a blazing flame, forming a fire tornado that swept the navy’s warships into it.
Xiao uses the power of the wind to move at high speed, and the spear in his hand is like the scythe of the god of death, reaping the lives of his enemies.
“Do you think you can defeat us like this?” Lin Zhan’s voice echoed on the battlefield, full of confidence and determination.
He raised his hands high, and the power of the system gathered in his palms, forming a powerful energy.
He swung his hands violently, and a huge energy wave instantly tore through the sea surface and hit the navy’s flagship.
Lin Zhan’s attack was like a heavy punch, smashing the navy’s flagship into pieces.
The naval soldiers on the ship jumped into the sea in panic.
However, the navy had a large number of troops and more warships were still approaching.
Although Lin Zhan and others temporarily gained the upper hand, the battle was far from over.
“Everyone hold on, we will definitely win!” Lin Zhan’s voice rang out again, full of inspiring power.
The team members nodded one after another, with fearlessness gleaming in their eyes.
Ace’s flames grew more intense, Xiao’s spear skills grew more powerful, and the team’s morale reached its peak.
However, the navy’s forces continued to pour in like a tide, and Lin Zhan and others gradually fell into trouble.
Just then
“Captain, there’s a situation!” A team member suddenly reported loudly, and Lin Zhan’s eyes instantly became sharp.
He quickly glanced around and thought to himself, “Another wave of attacks?”
At this moment, a huge shadow suddenly fell from the sky and rushed straight towards the “Pirate” –
Lin Zhan’s brows were furrowed and his eyes were sharp.
He quickly directed his team members to respond, but the shadow was so fast that it approached the “Pirate” in almost the blink of an eye.
“Everyone get ready–” Lin Zhan gave the order loudly, gathering powerful energy in his hands, ready to face this sudden crisis.
However, at this moment
A dazzling light shot out from the sky, illuminating the entire battlefield.
Lin Zhan’s attention was instantly attracted, and he thought to himself: “What is this?”
At this moment, a thought flashed through Lin Zhan’s mind: “This may be a new challenge, or it may be a new opportunity.” He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes determined, ready to face whatever was to come.
At the same time, the dazzling light gradually spread, shrouding the entire battlefield in a mysterious atmosphere.
The air was filled with smoke and artillery fire. The sea breeze carried a strong smell of gunpowder, making Lin Zhan’s throat itchy.
Sweat soaked his collar, which stuck to his skin, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
He felt dizzy and everything in front of him became blurry.
The navy came like a tide, endless, as if it would never be killed.
Ace’s flames had begun to dim, Xiao’s breathing had become rapid, and the other crew members were all injured and shaky.
Damn, this battle is even more brutal than the one my father fought back then!
Lin Zhan wiped the blood off his face, feeling a sense of powerlessness in his heart.
At this moment, the system’s cold prompt sounded in his mind: “It is detected that the host team is in trouble. Do you want to activate ‘Divine Power Blessing’? This ability can temporarily increase the team’s combat effectiveness by 50%, but after use it will enter a 24-hour weak period.” Lin Zhan’s heart was shocked, 50%!
This increase is enough to turn the tide of the battle!
But the 24-hour weak period…what if the navy has a backup plan…he gritted his teeth, hesitant.
Ace staggered to his side, his flames beating weakly: “Captain… I can’t hold on any longer…” Lin Zhan looked at Ace’s tired face and his heart tightened.
At this time, Xiao also came over, put the tip of his gun on the ground, and said in a deep voice: “Captain, make a decision!” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and swept his eyes over the expectant faces around him.
He raised his head suddenly, a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes: “System…”
Chapter 15: Desperate Counterattack and New Challenges (Old Version)
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and glanced at the expectant faces around him. He raised his head suddenly, a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes: “System, activate ‘Divine Power Blessing’!”
The system’s cold reminder sounded again: “‘Divine Power Blessing’ has been activated, the team’s combat effectiveness has increased by 50%, and it will enter a weak period after 24 hours.” As soon as the words fell, a powerful energy emanated from Lin Zhan and quickly spread to everyone.
Ai suddenly felt the fire in his body burning again, and the scorching heat almost ignited the air around him.
Xiao’s five senses became sharp in an instant, and every slight movement could not escape his perception. The wind element condensed on the tip of his gun, forming a powerful storm.
Lin Zhan ordered loudly: “Are you all ready? Let’s fight back together!”
“Captain, no problem!” Ace clenched his fists, flames burning around him, as if restarting the fighting spirit deep in his heart.
Xiao held the gun tightly, his eyes full of determination: “Brothers, follow me, charge!”
Lin Zhan roared and took the lead to meet the navy soldiers in the front.
His fist smashed into the opponent like a hammer. The powerful impact force knocked several naval soldiers directly away, and the surrounding air was rumbled by this punch.
Ace followed closely behind, the flames condensed into two blazing fireballs between his hands, and he threw the fireballs at the marines, instantly causing a small explosion in the crowd, with flames and smoke everywhere.
Xiao used the power of the wind element to transform his spear into a series of rotating wind blades, cutting the enemies around him.
With every swing, several marines were cut in half, blood splattered in the air, blending with Ace’s flames, forming a bloody battlefield picture.
The other crew members also cheered up and used their own skills to defeat the navy.
The naval commander saw that the situation was unfavorable, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He hurriedly ordered: “Concentrate firepower and stop them at all costs!”
However, at this time, Lin Zhan and others were already unstoppable. Ace’s flames dragged behind him like a burning tail. His speed was faster than ever before, and each punch carried destructive power.
At the critical moment, Xiao used the power of the wind element to drag several navy officers who tried to launch a sneak attack on Lin Zhan and Ace into the storm. For a moment, the entire battlefield was filled with the roar of wind and fire.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and rushed to the naval general in one step. His fist hit the opponent’s chest with unparalleled power.
The naval general was knocked several meters away by this punch, fell to the ground, and spit out blood.
Lin Zhan then drew the sword from his waist and fiercely stabbed it into the opponent’s shoulder, saying coldly: “We are not so easily defeated!”
Lin Zhan, the navy commander, looked at him coldly and said, “Back off. I may not be so lenient when we meet again next time.”
The surrounding navy saw their commander injured and their morale completely collapsed, and they began to retreat.
Ace and Xiao also took the opportunity to lead the other crew members to launch a final offensive, completely defeating the remaining navy.
On the battlefield, only a few scattered enemies were still resisting, but they were soon completely wiped out.
After the battle, Lin Zhan panted, looked around, and asked, “Is everyone okay?”
Ace dusted himself off and said with a smile: “Captain, thanks to your decision, we were able to escape danger.” Xiao nodded slightly to show his approval: “Yes, what should we do next?”
Just as Lin Zhan was about to speak, the system’s cold voice sounded again: “A new mission has been issued. Go to the mysterious island to search for important items. Mission level: S level, time limit: 72 hours.”
Lin Zhan’s eyes became firm, and he turned to the team members: “I know this mission is dangerous, but for our future, we must go. Is everyone ready?”
Everyone nodded, expressing their willingness to follow Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and made up his mind: “No matter how many difficulties we face, we must face them together.”
Just as they were about to set off, Lin Zhan’s communicator suddenly rang. After he answered it, he heard a familiar and cold voice: “Lin Zhan, I didn’t expect you to become a pirate, but since you have chosen this path, then be prepared. I, Lin Hu, will not let it go.”
Lin Zhan s brows slightly frowned, and he pressed the communicator. Lin Zhan hung up the communicator, his knuckles turning white from the force.
The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, mixed with a faint smell of blood, which irritated his nostrils.
He could feel Ace and Xiao’s eyes on him, with questions and concerns.
“My father…Lin Hu, he is coming to arrest us personally.” Lin Zhan’s voice was low, with a barely perceptible tremor.
He raised his head and looked at his companions, “He already knows our actions.”
Ace spat, flames dancing at his fingertips: “Is the old guy finally going to take action? Well, it saves us the trouble of going after him! It’s a good time to settle old scores together!” He thought of his miserable childhood, and his heart was even more furious.
Xiao remained silent, but just clenched the spear in his hand. The wind element flowed slowly around his body, making a low whimpering sound, as if responding to his fighting spirit.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself.
His father’s pursuit undoubtedly made their situation more difficult, but he could not retreat, absolutely not!
“Since he wants to come, let him come!” Lin Zhan’s eyes became firm, “It’s just right, I also want to see what his so-called justice looks like!” He paused, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, “I’ve always wanted to ask him whether my mother’s death has anything to do with him…”
He turned around and walked towards the port, his back straight and determined.
“Let’s go!” Lin Zhan’s voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.
He didn’t look back, for he was afraid to see the worried look in his companions’ eyes.
Ace and Xiao looked at each other and followed closely.
The air became heavy and a storm was approaching.
But Lin Zhan knew that no matter what was waiting for them ahead, they would face it together.
For the dream, for justice, and for the obsession in my heart.
However, when they arrived at the port and saw that what was docked at the shore was not their pirate ship but a warship flying a naval flag, Lin Zhan’s steps suddenly stopped…
Chapter 16: First Confrontation between Father and Son (Old Version)
The salty and humid sea breeze carried fine sand and slapped on Lin Zhan’s face, as if mocking his current predicament.
It was not the grand voyage as imagined, but what came into view was the cold steel behemoth of the navy. The black muzzles of its guns were like wild beasts that would devour their prey, emitting a suffocating feeling of oppression.
“The Void Pirates, lay down your weapons and surrender immediately!” The voice coming from the loudspeaker exploded over the port like thunder, making Lin Zhan’s eardrums buzz.
He was very familiar with that voice, it was… his father’s voice.
Lin Zhan’s heart suddenly contracted, and an indescribable feeling of sourness surged into his heart.
He took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.
He walked forward slowly, stood at the bow, and looked directly at the largest warship in front of him.
Lin Hu, his father, was standing on the deck, looking at him with complicated eyes.
“Long time no see, father.” Lin Zhan’s voice was calm, without any emotional fluctuations.
He knew that he had to remain calm at this moment and not let his emotions influence his judgment.
Lin Hu’s face turned ashen, veins bulged on his forehead, and he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
“You bastard! You still have the nerve to call me father?! Look at what you look like now. How can you still be a descendant of the navy?! You’ve actually become a pirate!”
Lin Zhan sneered, “Descendants of the navy? Ha, I want to ask you, what exactly is your so-called ‘navy’, your so-called ‘justice’? Are you watching the Celestial Dragons bully others and turning a blind eye? Are you letting the World Government bully the people and not daring to say a word?!”
He paused, and raised his voice a few notches, “Let me tell you, the justice I pursue is different from what you call justice! I want to build a free and equal pirate world, a world without oppression and exploitation!”
Princess Weiwei, who was standing next to Lin Zhan, gently pulled his sleeve and reminded him in a low voice: “Lin Zhan, calm down. Pay attention to your father’s reaction, he seems…”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and tried to calm his excitement.
He understood what Weiwei meant. Now was not the time to act on impulse.
He needs to be calm and rational in order to take the initiative in this confrontation between father and son.
Lin Hu felt mixed emotions as he listened to Lin Zhan’s words.
His son’s words were like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.
How could he not know the corruption within the navy?
Don t you want to change all this?
But what can he do?
He is just a lieutenant general, what can he change?
“Lin Zhan, you are too naive!” Lin Hu’s voice was low and hoarse, “Do you think you can change the world by being a pirate? Do you think you can build a world of freedom and equality? You are wrong! You will only make this world more chaotic!”
“Naive? Maybe.” Lin Zhan raised a mocking arc at the corner of his mouth, “But it’s much better than someone like you who deceives yourself and is callous! At least I’m still working hard and trying, but what about you? You only know how to stick to the rules and live a miserable life!”
“You…” Lin Hu was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Lin Zhan, his lips trembling, but he couldn’t say a word.
Seeing this, Princess Weiwei immediately stepped forward and said, “Lieutenant General Lin Hu, we have no intention of becoming an enemy of the navy. We just want to go to the mysterious island and look for the legendary treasure. We haven’t hurt anyone, nor have we violated any laws.”
Lin Hu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
“Princess Vivi, I know you are the princess of Alabasta. You should understand that pirates are pirates. No matter what their reasons are, they cannot be forgiven!”
“But, Lin Zhan…”
“That’s enough!” Lin Hu interrupted Wei Wei, “Lin Zhan, I’m going to ask you one last time, are you willing to give up the pirate life and return to the navy?”
Lin Zhan was silent for a moment, then raised his head, looked at Lin Hu with firm eyes, and said word by word: “Father, I…”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, and the salty sea breeze poured into his lungs, like taking a big gulp of bitter wine.
“Father, my answer is still – no!” He spoke each word clearly, and each word was like a nail, driving deeply into Lin Hu’s heart.
“I will protect my justice myself!”
Princess Weiwei’s heart suddenly sank. She felt the determination emanating from Lin Zhan, which made her feel a little breathless.
She knew that Lin Zhan had made a choice, a choice that could not be changed.
Lin Hu’s face turned even darker, and his clenched fists made a creaking sound, as if he would deliver a fatal blow at any time.
“You…you are really stubborn!” He squeezed out these words from between his teeth, his voice as hoarse as a broken bellows.
“In that case, don’t blame me for not caring about the relationship between father and son!”
At this moment, the sea suddenly rolled up, and the originally calm sea surface became like boiling water, with turbulent waves.
In the distance, a huge shadow was approaching them at an alarming speed.
The shadow grew bigger and clearer, and finally, a huge wave, like a roaring beast, swept towards them with the momentum to destroy the world!
“What is that?!” a navy soldier shouted in horror, his voice drowned out by the roar of the waves.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and stared at the huge waves. An inexplicable sense of uneasiness surged in his heart.
He turned his head sharply to look at Weiwei and said in a deep voice: “Weiwei, get everyone ready! A big guy is coming!”
Chapter 17: Teamwork Navy Battle (Old Version)
“Fire!” Lin Hu’s voice was low and hoarse, as if it had been sandpapered, full of helplessness and pain.
He knew he had no choice. As a vice admiral, it was his duty to enforce justice, even if that justice was so heavy and so heartbreaking.
The artillery roared, the air was filled with smoke, and the sea was instantly engulfed by flames and huge waves.
The shells poured down like raindrops, with sharp whistling sounds, and hit Lin Zhan’s ship, the “Void”.
The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder, mixed with the salty smell of sea water, stimulating everyone’s senses.
“Katakuri! Glutinous Rice Shield!” Lin Zhan’s voice was still clear and powerful amid the sound of gunfire, with an unquestionable majesty.
Katakuri’s eyes flashed, and his arms were wrapped with sticky glutinous rice, like two giant pythons, quickly weaving into a huge glutinous rice shield, protecting the Void firmly behind him.
The shells hit the sticky rice shield, making a dull explosion and causing ripples, but they were unable to shake the shield at all.
The glutinous rice shield was like a greedy glutton, absorbing all the impact force and leaving only a slight tremor.
“Hu Tao! Pay attention to the wounded!” Lin Zhan gave orders while paying close attention to the battle situation.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle’s, scanning every corner of the battlefield, looking for the navy’s flaws.
“Don’t worry, Captain! No one will fall as long as I’m here!” Walnut’s voice was crisp and energetic, like a clear spring, diluting the murderous atmosphere on the battlefield.
Holding medical tools, she shuttled between crew members to treat her injured companions.
Her dexterous hands were like the wings of an elf, gently soothing the wounds and bringing coolness and comfort.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, feeling the surging power in his body.
The devil fruit fusion ability granted by the system allows him to switch between different devil fruit abilities at will, like a magician with infinite possibilities.
He leaped forward, turned into a streak of light, and rushed into the air, engaging in a fierce battle with the navy’s fighter planes.
“Roar!” A deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky. Lin Zhan transformed into a huge green dragon, hovering in the air, covering the sky and blocking out the sun.
The dragon claws swung, tearing the air, stirring up gusts of wind, and tearing the approaching fighter planes into pieces.
“Boom!” A cannonball flew past Lin Zhan’s dragon wings, and the impact of the explosion made him shake slightly.
His eyes focused and his body shape instantly changed into a giant falcon, dodging subsequent artillery attacks at an astonishing speed.
“This guy… is simply a monster!” A naval pilot looked at Lin Zhan in horror as he kept changing his form in the air, with cold sweat running down his forehead.
“Damn it! His ability is too weird!” another pilot said gritting his teeth, controlling the fighter plane with difficulty to avoid Lin Zhan’s attack.
Lin Zhan displayed his power wantonly in the air, sometimes turning into a dragon, sometimes into a falcon, and sometimes into other forms, making it difficult for the navy to predict.
Every movement of his was full of power and beauty, as if he was performing a gorgeous performance.
Under the leadership of Lin Zhan, the members of the Void Pirates also demonstrated strong combat effectiveness.
They cooperate with each other seamlessly, like a precision instrument, with every gear meshing together perfectly and running smoothly.
“Rubber machine gun!” Luffy’s fists fell on the navy soldiers like raindrops, making a series of dull sounds.
“The Secret of the Three Swords Style: Three Thousand Worlds!” Zoro’s sword flashed like a dancing silver snake, chopping approaching enemies into pieces.
“Fire Fist!” Ace’s flames were like a fire dragon, sweeping across the navy camp and bringing a sea of ??fire.
Lin Hu stood on the deck of the warship, watching his son and his team so bravely, feeling both relieved and worried.
I am glad that my son has grown into a man of his own standing; but I am worried that he has embarked on a path that is completely different from my own, a path full of dangers and challenges.
“Report to the Admiral! Our artillery fire is ineffective against them!” A naval soldier ran up to Lin Hu and reported anxiously.
Lin Hu frowned. He had to think of other ways to stop the fight and pull his son back from the wrong path.
He took a deep breath, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he slowly stretched out his hand, pointing to a heavily guarded box… “Bring the ‘Wrath of Poseidon’ here…”
“The Wrath of Poseidon?!” Hearing this name, Lin Zhan’s heart shuddered and a sense of uneasiness arose.
He could feel that the things in the box were definitely not good.
Sure enough, several navy soldiers came out carefully carrying a huge metal box.
The surface of the box was engraved with intricate patterns and emitted a faint blue light. A low roar could be faintly heard coming from inside, as if an ancient giant beast was sleeping.
Lin Hu looked at the box with complicated eyes, as if he had made some kind of decision.
“For the sake of justice, even the wrath of Poseidon must be activated!”
The box was slowly opened, revealing its true appearance – a huge energy cannon, with a dangerous light flashing from the muzzle, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted by its existence.
There are countless complex pipes connected to the gun body, and energy flows through them, making a crackling sound, as if it will erupt with devastating power at any time.
“Fire!” Lin Hu gave the order, and the muzzle of the gun instantly locked onto Lin Zhan’s direction.
The shrill alarm sounded throughout the sea, and everyone felt the threat of death.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank. He could feel that the power of this cannon was enough to threaten his life.
“Oh no! Get out of the way!” Lin Zhan yelled and activated his strongest defensive ability at the same time.
His whole body was covered with a thick layer of armament domineering, and at the same time, he released the ability of the Mochi-Mochi Fruit, forming a huge glutinous rice wall in front of him.
However, it was too late.
“Boom!” A dazzling beam of light shot out from the muzzle, instantly penetrating the glutinous rice wall and shooting towards Lin Zhan with unstoppable force.
Wherever the beam of light passed, the space seemed to be torn apart, leaving behind dark cracks.
“Captain! Be careful!” Kurumi exclaimed and wanted to rush over to block the attack for Lin Zhan, but was pulled back by Katakuri.
“Don’t go! You’ll die in vain if you go!”
The beam of light instantly hit Lin Zhan and swallowed him.
“Lin Zhan!!!” Lin Hu looked at his son who was swallowed by the light and closed his eyes in pain.
Is there really no other choice?
When the smoke cleared, only a huge hole remained on the sea, as if it had been hit by a meteorite.
“Captain… is he dead?” The members of the Void Pirates stared blankly at the empty space.
“No…Impossible!” Katakuri clenched his fists tightly. He couldn’t believe that the man who had created countless miracles would die so easily.
“It’s not over yet…” Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded in everyone’s ears with a hint of playfulness.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and saw Lin Zhan’s figure slowly emerging from the hole, unharmed, with a faint smile on his lips.
“Dad, your toys are quite interesting…”
Chapter 18 Justice Inspires the Father’s Heart (Old Version)
“It’s not over yet…” Lin Zhan’s voice seemed to float from another dimension, with a hint of teasing and a hint of… contempt?
The crew members of the Hollow Pirates suddenly raised their heads and opened their mouths so wide that it seemed as if a devil fruit could be stuffed in.
In the hole created by the beam of light, Lin Zhan’s figure gradually became clear, with a strange halo lingering around him, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, or like… someone who had just come out of a bathhouse with an inexplicable sense of joy.
“Damn, the captain is a fucking monster!” A pirate couldn’t help but swear, his tone full of incredible admiration.
That’s right, he was hit head-on by that thing, but he was still fine. This can’t be described as “strong”, it’s simply cheating!
“Dad, your toys are quite interesting…” Lin Zhan moved his wrist and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He slowly took out a board that emitted a strange light, and slid his fingers across it quickly as if he was playing a video game.
“Rule editor…start!” Lin Zhan murmured in a low voice, and the board shone brighter, as if connected to some mysterious power in the universe.
From Lin Hu’s perspective, his son took out something like a magic trick.
He frowned, a sense of uneasiness rising in his heart.
“What is that?” he whispered to himself, his eyes fixed on the glowing board in Lin Zhan’s hand.
“Captain! Don’t forget!” Princess Vivi’s voice was crisp and firm, especially clear in the noisy battlefield.
“Now is the best opportunity!” Her eyes were full of trust in Lin Zhan, but also with a hint of… cunning?
Lin Zhan raised his head, looked at the familiar figure on the warship in the distance, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly: “Dad! Do you really think that you can uphold justice with this kind of weapon?! True justice is not based on suppression by force, but…”
Lin Zhan’s voice echoed on the sea, carrying a strange infectious power, causing both sides on the battlefield to involuntarily stop their actions.
He talked endlessly about his ideas, about freedom, about equality, about a better world…
Listening to his son’s passionate speech, Lin Hu’s heart trembled violently.
He looked at Lin Zhan, the child who had once been the apple of his eye, and who had now grown into a man with great strength and firm conviction.
His heart began to waver, and the belief he had always held seemed a little unclear at this moment.
“Captain…he really…changed…” An adjutant beside Lin Hu murmured to himself, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.
At the same time, the rule editor in Lin Zhan’s hand had completed the modification of the new weapon.
He curled the corners of his mouth and said, “The show begins!” He swung the board in his hand violently, and an invisible wave spread out instantly.
The beam of light was fired again, coming with great momentum, but after hitting Lin Zhan, it shattered instantly like a soap bubble, leaving only faint ripples.
Lin Hu looked at this scene in disbelief, his eyes widened as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.
“This…how is this possible?!” he screamed and almost dropped the telescope in his hand.
“I told you that your toys are interesting…but that’s all.” Lin Zhan’s voice was full of confidence and…a hint of pride.
“Everyone attack!” Lin Zhan raised the long sword in his hand and swung it forward fiercely.
The members of the Hollow Pirates, as if they were given an injection of chicken blood, let out earth-shaking shouts and launched a fierce attack on the navy.
Lin Hu watched his men fall one after another, his heart filled with pain and… a hint of confusion.
He began to reflect on whether what he had always insisted on was really justice.
Is it really worth sacrificing so many lives for so-called “justice”?
“Enough…” Lin Hu murmured in a low voice, his eyes filled with pain and struggle.
He raised his head and looked at his high-spirited son in the distance, feeling mixed emotions.
“Lin Zhan…you…”
Just when Lin Hu was about to order a ceasefire, a signalman suddenly ran over, “Report! Received an urgent order from the Navy Headquarters…” The signalman was panting, with beads of sweat dripping down his forehead. His voice was a little intermittent due to running: “Report… Report to the Admiral! Received an urgent order… from the Navy Headquarters!”
Lin Hu turned his head suddenly and shot a hawk-like gaze at the signalman. The slight hesitation in his heart was instantly dispelled by this sudden news.
“An order from headquarters?” He snatched the telegram from the signalman’s hand. The rough paper rubbed against his fingertips, causing a stinging pain, as if foreshadowing something.
The content of the telegram was concise and clear, but it was like a heavy hammer hitting Lin Hu’s heart: Destroy the Void Pirates at all costs, including… Lin Zhan.
Lin Hu’s hands began to tremble, and the telegram paper made a “hissing” sound, as if mocking his indecision.
He seemed to be able to feel the cold gaze and unquestionable majesty coming from the headquarters.
Lin Zhan in the distance was bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, his figure stretched out very long.
He seemed to have noticed something and looked in the direction of Lin Hu, with a confident smile on his face, but in that smile, there was a hint of… imperceptible worry.
Lin Hu took a deep breath, and it felt like a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
He clenched the telegram in his hand, his knuckles turning white.
“Dad…what is your choice?” Lin Zhan’s voice came from afar, with a hint of…playfulness, a hint of…provocation.
Lin Hu closed his eyes, and the image of Lin Zhan as a child and his passionate speech just now emerged in his mind.
“Justice…” He whispered, his voice hoarse, full of confusion and…pain.
He opened his eyes suddenly.
“Get ready…” Lin Hu’s voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell, “The ultimate weapon…”
Chapter 19 Father’s Dilemma (Old Version)
“The ultimate weapon…” Lin Hu’s voice was as hoarse as a rusty gear, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
The telegram paper in his hand was soaked with sweat and wrinkled like a crying face.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the sea, making the waves sparkle like pieces of gold.
But this golden light could not illuminate the haze in Lin Hu’s heart.
He felt like a prey trapped in a spider web. The more he struggled, the more powerless he felt.
Lin Zhan in the distance was still standing at the bow of the ship. The setting sun lengthened his shadow, making him look like a giant standing tall.
The smile on the corner of his mouth seemed so dazzling and so…provocative to Lin Hu.
“Haha, Dad, are you planning to do this for real?” Lin Zhan’s voice contained a hint of teasing and sarcasm, but also concealed a subtle hint of…heartache.
He knew that his father must be suffering more than he was at this moment.
Lin Hu took a deep breath, and his chest felt like it was churning with emotions, as if his internal organs were about to be crushed to pieces.
He knew he had to make a choice.
A choice that will change the fate of him and his son forever.
Lin Zhan keenly captured his father’s hesitation.
He raised his hand, signaling the crew behind him to stop attacking.
“Everyone, pay attention, cease fire temporarily!” His voice was calm and decisive, with an unquestionable majesty.
“Dad,” Lin Zhan spoke again. His voice was no longer teasing, but full of sincerity. “Do we really have to go to war with each other? There are some things I think we should talk about.”
Princess Weiwei walked up to Lin Zhan and patted his shoulder gently. “Lin Zhan, remember, it’s not just about talking, but also about infecting him with your beliefs and making him understand that your justice is the real justice.”
Lin Zhan turned to look at Weiwei. Her eyes were firm and gentle, giving him great encouragement.
He took a deep breath and shouted to Lin Hu in the distance: “Dad, put down your weapons, let’s talk! Just… between us father and son!”
Lin Hu’s body trembled slightly.
Lin Zhan’s words were like a sharp knife, piercing his heart.
He looked at his son in the distance, the son who had once been at his knees but now stood against him. His heart seemed to be torn into pieces.
“Talk…about what?” Lin Hu’s voice trembled, with a hint of confusion, a hint of…longing.
Lin Zhan smiled slightly. “Let’s talk about… justice! Let’s talk about… the future!”
The two ships slowly approached each other, creating an eerie tranquility on the sparkling sea.
Lin Hu stood alone at the bow, facing Lin Zhan and his companions.
“Dad, what you call justice is to maintain the corrupt rule of the world government? They are high and mighty and bully the people. Is such a world really worth your protection?” Lin Zhan’s voice was sonorous and powerful.
“I…I…” Lin Hu opened his mouth, but didn’t know how to refute.
He knew that what Lin Zhan said was right, and there were indeed many problems with the world government’s rule.
But as a navy officer, it is his duty, so what can he do?
“My justice is to build a free and equal pirate world! A world without oppression, exploitation, and where everyone can live freely!” Lin Zhan’s voice was full of passion, as if it could ignite the air around him.
Lin Hu listened to Lin Zhan’s words, and the balance in his heart gradually tilted…
“You…can you really do this?”
Lin Hu’s Adam’s apple rolled with difficulty, like a rusty bellows, making a hoarse friction sound.
He murmured to himself, his voice so soft that it was almost blown away by the sea breeze, but it carried a hint of hope that he himself was not even aware of.
Lin Zhan took a step forward, and the setting sun cast a layer of golden glow behind him, as if he was hope itself.
“I, Lin Zhan, never talk big!” His tone was firm, as unshakable as a rock.
“The darkness I have seen is far deeper than you can imagine. The corruption of the world government and the greed of the nobles have corroded the foundation of this world like a cancer! I want to break it all and establish a completely new order!”
Princess Weiwei stood beside Lin Zhan, her eyes sharp as she scanned the navy’s warships.
“Lieutenant General Lin Hu, is the world government you serve really worthy of your loyalty? Look at those oppressed people and listen to their desperate cries! Is your justice to turn a blind eye to all this?” Her voice was clear and powerful, beating Lin Hu’s heart like a war drum.
Lin Hu’s expression kept changing and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
He knew that what Lin Zhan and Weiwei said was true, but he was carrying not only his own ideals, but also the lives of countless comrades and the glory of the navy.
Disobeying the orders of his superiors will bring him unimaginable consequences.
Time seemed to stand still, and the air was filled with tension.
The sea breeze was howling, rolling up layers of waves, which hit the side of the boat, making a dull sound.
Both sides held their breath, waiting for Lin Hu’s final decision.
At this moment, the calm sea surface suddenly became agitated, and an inexplicable sense of oppression pressed on everyone’s heart like a huge rock.
The sea surface began to roll violently, like boiling water.
“What’s going on?” a navy soldier shouted in horror, his voice trembling.
Lin Zhan keenly sensed that something was wrong. He narrowed his eyes and stared at the sea.
An uneasy feeling came over me, as if something horrible was about to break out of the water.
Princess Weiwei’s face also turned pale. She tightly grasped Lin Zhan’s arm and whispered, “Lin Zhan, be careful! This power… is extraordinary!”
Lin Hu suddenly raised his head, his face full of shock and fear.
He stared at the sea intently, muttering to himself: “This… this is impossible… could it be… could it be…”
At this moment, the sea surface suddenly exploded, and a huge column of water shot up into the sky, roaring like an angry dragon.
A huge black shadow loomed in the mist, slowly…
Chapter 20: The mysterious crisis is revealed (old version)
The huge black shadow finally emerged completely from the surging sea water.
It is like a moving island, its surface covered with strange patterns, flashing a faint green light, which is creepy.
It was an indescribable feeling of oppression, as if all the air between heaven and earth had been sucked out, leaving only suffocating fear.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and his heart started pounding.
This thing was bigger and weirder than any sea king he had ever seen.
He subconsciously clenched his fists, and beads of sweat oozed from his palms.
At the same time, Lin Hu’s face became terribly gloomy.
He had never seen such a horrific scene. It was beyond his understanding of the world.
He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and yelled to the navy soldiers behind him: “Prepare for battle! Protect the ship at all costs!”
Walnut was running on the deck, her petite figure looking particularly small next to the huge black shadow.
But she was not afraid at all. She quickly set up a temporary medical point, neatly arranged various medical supplies, and was ready to treat the injured crew members at any time.
While she was busy, she also reminded everyone: “Everyone be careful! This thing looks dangerous!”
Katakuri stood beside Lin Zhan without saying a word. His tall body was like a solid wall of steel, giving people an incomparable sense of security.
His glutinous rice cakes are ready to go, ready to meet the enemy’s attack at any time.
His eyes were fixed on the huge black shadow.
“boom!”
The dark shadow suddenly moved.
It let out a deafening roar, and thick rays of energy shot out from it, attacking the ship like a violent storm.
“Get out of the way!” Lin Zhan yelled, and his body disappeared from the spot in an instant.
With the help of the devil fruit fusion ability granted by the system, he nimbly dodged the energy rays in the air.
The rays flew past his body, bringing up waves of burning air that made him feel a stinging pain.
Bang, bang, bang!
The energy beam hit the hull with a deafening explosion.
Wood chips flew everywhere, flames splashed, and the whole ship began to shake violently.
“Counterattack! Hit them hard!” Lin Hu roared, commanding the naval soldiers to fight back.
The artillery roared and the bullets whistled, but to the huge black shadow, it was like tickling and could not cause any substantial damage.
“We can’t go on like this, we need a more effective way of attack!” Lin Zhan was dodging the energy rays while thinking about countermeasures.
He suddenly thought of the ability of the Rule Fruit given to him by the system, and perhaps he could use the power of rules to fight against this mysterious black shadow.
He took a deep breath and injected the power of rules into his fist.
His fist emitted a dazzling light, like a little sun.
“Look at me! The power of rules – gravitational collapse!”
Lin Zhan punched out, and an invisible shock wave swept out and hit the black shadow hard.
The space around the black shadow began to distort and deform, as if it was about to be sucked into a black hole.
The black shadow let out a painful roar, its body began to tremble violently, and the patterns on its surface began to turn dim.
“It works!” Lin Zhan was delighted, he knew he had found a way to deal with this black shadow.
Lin Hu also noticed the effect of Lin Zhan’s attack. He immediately ordered: “All artillery fire concentrated on attacking that point! Cover Lin Zhan!”
The naval soldiers immediately adjusted the direction of their artillery fire and concentrated all their firepower on the point that Lin Zhan was attacking.
Shells rained down, exploding on the black shadow and further weakening its power.
The two sides cooperated more and more tacitly, like a whole, fighting against this mysterious enemy together.
Katakuri also joined the battle. He used glutinous rice cakes to build a series of defense walls to block the attacks of energy rays. At the same time, he used glutinous rice cakes to wrap around the body of the black shadow to restrict its movement.
Walnut was constantly treating the injured crew members in the rear, and her medical skills gave many dying crew members new life.
With the joint efforts of everyone, they successfully resisted the first round of attacks from the mysterious crisis.
However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, Lin Zhan suddenly felt an even more powerful force brewing within the black shadow’s body.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the black shadow, his expression becoming extremely solemn.
“Not good…” he muttered to himself, “This is the real beginning…”
Katakuri also noticed something strange, and he said in a deep voice: “Captain, it…” However, the cracks on the surface of the black shadow suddenly increased, and the dark green light became more and more dazzling, as if something was about to break out of the shell.
Lin Zhan felt a strong sense of oppression, as if an invisible big hand was strangling his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.
Sweat soaked his clothes, sticking to his body and bringing waves of chills.
He heard a buzzing sound in his ears, which was the sound produced when the air was extremely compressed.
Lin Hu’s face turned pale, he clenched his teeth and his fists made a clattering sound.
He knew that this was just the calm before the storm.
An ominous premonition came over him, he seemed to see the world collapsing and everything heading towards destruction.
Katakuri’s glutinous rice cake also began to crack, and he felt a powerful force attacking his defense, as if to tear him into pieces.
He took a deep breath and covered his body with more glutinous rice cakes to strengthen his defense.
Walnut felt dizzy and she held onto the side of the boat, trying to keep herself awake.
She could smell a pungent fishy odor in the air, which was the scent emitted by the black shadow.
She felt nauseous and her stomach churned.
She endured the discomfort and continued to treat the injured crew members.
“It’s coming…” Lin Zhan said in a low voice, his voice hoarse, as if it was a whisper coming from the depths of hell.
Katakuri turned his head abruptly and looked at Lin Zhan, and said in a deep voice: “Captain, what did you find?”…
Chapter 21: Join forces to defeat the enemy and show justice (old version)
Here it comes! Lin Zhan roared, his voice sounding particularly hoarse in the tense air, as if it was a cold wind blowing from the depths of hell.
Katakuri turned his head sharply, his caramel eyes full of solemnity, “Captain, what did you find?”
Lin Zhan did not answer immediately. His sharp eyes were fixed on the surging black shadow in the distance. The black shadow was shrouding the sea like a nightmare, emitting a heart-pounding sense of oppression.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. “That thing’s attack pattern… has a pattern.”
At the same time, Princess Vivi was standing at the bow, her emerald eyes sparkling with wisdom.
Her slender fingers moved quickly on the nautical chart, and she muttered something, analyzing the movement trajectory of the black shadow.
“Although its attacks were fierce, they landed in a few specific areas… It was as if it was restrained by something.” She raised her head with a determined look, “I have a solution!”
Princess Weiwei explained her observations and inferences in detail.
Her plan is bold and risky, requiring precise coordination from everyone. Any mistake will lead to a complete failure.
Lin Zhan and Lin Hu exchanged glances, and both saw surprise and a hint of approval in each other’s eyes.
This plan is crazy but full of possibilities.
“It’s worth a try!” Lin Zhan made the final decision.
The battle horn sounded again.
Katakuri took the lead, his huge figure turned into an afterimage and rushed towards the rolling black shadow.
He waved his hands, and a large amount of glutinous rice cakes poured out like a tide, forming a huge sticky network, trying to restrict the black shadow’s movements.
“Glutinous ball stab!”
Countless sharp glutinous rice spikes shot out from the web and stabbed the black shadow fiercely.
However, the black shadow didn’t seem to care about this attack. It allowed the spikes to pierce into its body and continued to wave its tentacles wildly, causing huge waves.
“Damn, this guy’s defense is too strong!” Katakuri clenched his teeth, sweat oozing from his forehead.
“Katakuri, hold on! Buy me some time!” Lin Zhan’s voice came from a distance.
At this time, Lin Zhan was concentrating on mobilizing the power of the system.
He clenched his hands, and his palms flashed with dazzling light.
The power of rules surged in his body like a roaring dragon, ready to break out at any time.
“The power of rules – imprisonment!”
An invisible energy wave shot out from Lin Zhan’s hand and hit the core of the black shadow.
The black shadow seemed to be grabbed by an invisible big hand. Its movement suddenly stopped and it let out a shrill roar.
“Now!” Seeing this, Lin Hu immediately ordered, “All naval soldiers, attack with all your might!”
The gunfire roared and the air was filled with smoke.
Countless shells whizzed towards the black shadow, exploding into brilliant sparks on the sea.
The shock waves from the explosion continued to hit the black shadow, making its already shaky defense even more vulnerable.
Lin Zhan seized this opportunity and launched another attack.
“The power of rules – collapse!”
An even more powerful energy wave swept out and hit the core of the black shadow hard.
This time, the black shadow could no longer withstand such a fierce attack. It let out a deafening roar, and its huge body began to tremble violently. Finally, it collapsed and turned into countless fragments, dissipating in the vast ocean.
The sea surface returned to calm, with only a faint smell of gunpowder still lingering in the air.
Lin Hu stood at the bow, looking at the young pirate team in front of him, with mixed feelings in his heart.
He originally thought that pirates were a group of thugs who did all kinds of evil, but his son chose to go down this path.
However, today’s battle completely changed his mind.
He witnessed how his son and his companions fought for justice and risked their lives to protect others.
He was deeply moved by their courage, their wisdom and their unity.
He looked at Lin Zhan standing in the center of the crowd. The son who once disappointed him so much now made him feel extremely proud.
As the sun sets, the sea surface turns golden red.
Lin Hu slowly walked in front of Lin Zhan, moved his lips, and finally uttered only two words: “You…”
The salty and humid sea breeze lifted the strands of hair on Lin Zhan’s forehead. The smell of gunpowder was still pungent, but he felt that the air had never been so fresh.
Dad, his dear dad, was standing in front of him at this moment, his deep eyes were filled with complex emotions, including regret, relief, and even… pride?
Lin Hu’s voice was a little hoarse, as if it was stuck with a rough stone. “Son, I… I was wrong.” He paused, as if he had mustered up all his courage. “I used to… be too stubborn. I always thought… pirates… were not good people…” He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to spit out all the pent-up anger in his chest for many years. “But today, I saw… you, and your friends… you… are fighting for justice…”
Lin Zhan’s nose felt sore, and all his grievances, confusion, and resentment turned into tears of excitement at this moment.
He suddenly threw himself into his father’s arms and hugged him tightly, as if he wanted to make up for all the fatherly love he had missed over the years.
“Dad!” He choked, his voice trembling, “I know, I know you are doing this for my own good…”
Lin Hu’s palm gently patted Lin Zhan’s back, and the rough touch made Lin Zhan feel extremely warm.
He knew that he had waited for this moment for too long.
“Child,” Lin Hu’s voice was a little choked, “from now on… I will support you… take the path you think is right…” The father and son hugged each other tightly, and the afterglow of the setting sun stretched their shadows, as if to freeze this touching scene forever.
Suddenly, Lin Zhan felt his wrist getting hot and a familiar mechanical sound rang in his mind.
“Ding! New mission released…”
Chapter 22 New System Tasks (Old Version)
The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded, and the night fell like a huge black curtain, slowly covering the entire sky.
The stars dotted on it like broken diamonds, twinkling with faint light.
The sea breeze gently blew across Lin Zhan’s face, bringing with it a hint of salty smell, and also blew away some of the sourness that remained in his heart.
The father and son reconciled, and the joy of regaining what was lost made him feel unprecedented relief and satisfaction.
“Ding! New mission released: Collect devil fruit fragments.” The cold mechanical sound of the system, like a sudden lightning, broke the brief silence.
Lin Zhan’s heart was shocked, and before his joy had completely dissipated, a new challenge had already arrived.
He subconsciously rubbed the system mark on his wrist, and a warm feeling slowly came over him.
“Devil Fruit fragment…” He repeated these words in a low voice, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind quickly.
Devil fruit fragments are the energy crystals that remain after a devil fruit is broken. Although the energy contained in them is far less than that of a complete devil fruit, a little bit of energy can still be accumulated and can still be used to strengthen oneself or even to synthesize new devil fruits.
This mission is undoubtedly an important opportunity to enhance the team’s strength.
“Dad, I have to call a meeting with my friends.” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and looked at Lin Hu with a firm gaze.
Lin Hu nodded, his eyes full of understanding and support.
The atmosphere in the meeting room of the “Void Pirates” was somewhat solemn.
The dim light shines on everyone’s face, reflecting their different expressions.
Princess Vivi frowned, and her slender fingers kept tapping on the table, making crisp sounds; Kurumi was sorting medical supplies on the side, with a barely perceptible worry on her face; Katakuri remained silent, his sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through everything.
“The system has issued a new task – collecting devil fruit fragments.” Lin Zhan went straight to the point, his tone steady and powerful.
“Devil Fruit fragments?” Princess Weiwei raised her head, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, “This thing is not easy to find. Usually it only appears after the devil fruit ability user dies, and it will disappear quickly…”
“How many are there?” Katakuri asked briefly, with a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in his tone.
“One hundred yuan.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice. This number also gave him a headache.
One hundred devil fruit fragments is not a small number, and it is a big challenge even for such a powerful pirate group.
“Within a month.” Lin Zhan added, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
The air seemed to freeze and there was silence in the conference room.
“One hundred yuan a month…” Princess Weiwei muttered to herself, frowning even more tightly, “This is almost an impossible task…”
Hu Tao looked at Lin Zhan worriedly, bit her lower lip lightly, and said nothing.
Katakuri said nothing, his eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.
“I know this is difficult,” Lin Zhan looked around at everyone with a firm tone, “but we must complete it! This is not only a system task, but also the key to improving our strength. Only with strong enough power can we survive in this chaotic era and protect everything we want to protect!”
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
“We can start with some small pirate groups. They have fewer chances to obtain devil fruits, and even if they do, they are not very strong, so they are relatively easy to deal with.” She paused and continued, “Also, there may be devil fruit fragments for sale in the underground black market. We can send someone to find out.”
“I will prepare enough medical supplies in advance.” Walnut said softly, with a firm look in her eyes, “No matter what happens, I will ensure everyone’s safety.”
Katakuri nodded and said solemnly: “I will be responsible for everyone’s safety and will never let anyone get hurt.”
Lin Hu had been listening quietly, and now he spoke: “Although I have left the navy, I still know some information about the navy. As far as I know, the navy has been conducting some secret experiments recently, which seem to be related to the devil fruit. Perhaps… we can start from this aspect…”
Lin Zhan’s heart moved. His father’s words undoubtedly provided him with a new idea.
He looked at Lin Hu gratefully and said, “Dad, thank you for your reminder. I will consider this…”
Just as everyone was discussing in full swing, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the cabin, followed by a slightly panicked voice outside the door…
“Report to the captain! Urgent information!” A young pirate rushed into the meeting room panting, interrupting everyone’s discussion.
His chest heaved violently, sweat soaked his clothes, and in his hand he held a crumpled piece of parchment tightly, as if he was holding some treasure.
“The black market… the news from the black market… the ‘Blood Shark’ pirate group… they have… a large number of devil fruit fragments in their hands!” The young pirate spoke intermittently, and handed the information to Lin Zhan with trembling hands.
Lin Zhan grabbed the information, glanced through it quickly, and frowned.
Intelligence shows that the “Blood Shark” pirate group has recently obtained a large number of Devil Fruit fragments through unknown means, the number even exceeds half of what they need for this mission!
This is a great opportunity, but the “Blood Sharks” are no pushovers. Their captain, “Blood Shark” Barlow, is a brutal and cunning guy, and his strength is said to have reached the level of brigadier general!
What’s more troublesome is that intelligence shows that they seem to be performing some kind of mysterious ritual, which seems to be related to the devil fruit fragments… An uneasy premonition surges into Lin Zhan’s heart.
“Blood Shark…Barlow…” Lin Zhan muttered the two names in a low voice, and Barlow’s hideous face and his creepy bloodthirsty smile appeared in his mind.
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes were sharp, and his tone was determined: “Gather all crew members immediately and prepare for battle! This time, we must uproot the ‘Blood Shark’!” He clenched his fists, his knuckles cracked, and a strong fighting spirit spread in the conference room.
Although Katakuri’s Princess Vivi was worried in her heart, a determined look appeared on her face. She knew that this was a great opportunity for them to improve their strength, and they must seize it no matter how dangerous it was!
“Wait a minute!” Lin Hu suddenly spoke, interrupting everyone’s actions.
“The intelligence says that the Blood Shark Pirates are carrying out some kind of mysterious ritual… We need to find out what this ritual is…” His tone was low and solemn, “I have a bad feeling…”
Before he finished speaking, the door of the conference room was flung open again, and another pirate stumbled in, his face pale and terrified: “Oh no! Captain! The ‘Blood Shark’ Pirates…they…they…” His voice trembled, as if he had seen something terrible…
Chapter 23: Battle for the Fragment (Old Version)
“Damn it, how come they got here so quickly!” Blood Shark Barlow spat fiercely, and the scarlet saliva splashed on the dirty deck.
His face, covered with scars, looked even more ferocious, like a wild beast ready to devour its prey.
His hiding place was exposed, which completely disrupted his plans.
“Boss, what should we do now? The Void Pirates are not to be trifled with, especially that Lin Zhan. I heard that he beat all the Four Emperors to the ground!” said a skinny pirate with a trembling voice and fear written all over his face.
“What are you afraid of? We have ‘it’! As long as the ritual is completed, we will have the power to control everything!” Barlow glared at the skinny monkey fiercely, with a crazy light flashing in his eyes.
He grabbed a black fragment covered with strange patterns on the altar, and the cool touch on his fingertips made him feel inexplicably excited.
“Everyone, cheer up! As long as we can stop them, once the ceremony is completed, we will be able to turn the tables and become the masters!” Barlow roared, waving the fragments in his hand, trying to boost morale.
At the same time, Lin Zhan and others have approached the hiding place of the small pirate group – a deserted island hidden in the fog.
Thick fog obscured the view and the air was filled with a sickening smell of blood.
“Be careful, this place is very weird.” Lin Hu warned in a low voice, his brows furrowed, always feeling that something was wrong.
“Katakuri, protect everyone!” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, a strong fighting spirit bursting out from him.
“Mochi-mochi Rice Cake Wall!” Katakuri heard this and immediately activated his fruit ability. A huge rice cake wall rose from the ground and protected everyone behind him.
Almost at the same time, a burst of intensive artillery fire came from the fog, and the shells hit the rice cake wall like raindrops, making a dull explosion sound.
“Weiwei, analyze the enemy’s firepower distribution!” Lin Zhan shouted while dodging the flying debris.
“Understood!” Princess Weiwei quickly unfolded the map and scanned it quickly. “The enemy’s firepower is mainly concentrated on the east and south sides. The defenses on the west and north sides are weak!”
“Okay! Katakuri, cover me!” Lin Zhan’s eyes lit up, his figure flashed, turned into a residual shadow, and rushed towards the west.
He was surrounded by colorful light, which was the embodiment of the fusion of various devil fruit abilities.
“Nunu Mochi Wave!” Katakuri followed closely behind, and huge waves of mochi rushed towards the enemy’s artillery fire, effectively suppressing the enemy’s firepower output.
Lin Zhan s speed was extremely fast, moving across the battlefield like a ghost.
The long sword in his hand swung out sharp sword energy, killing the pirates who blocked his way one by one.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was nauseating.
“These guys… are just trash…” Lin Zhan thought to himself. He felt like he was chopping melons and vegetables. There was no challenge at all.
He needs to find the leader of this pirate group, the guy called Blood Shark Barro.
“Lin Zhan, be careful!” Princess Weiwei’s voice suddenly came, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.
Lin Zhan’s heart trembled and he quickly dodged.
A huge black figure fell from the sky and hit him heavily on the ground, and a huge hole suddenly appeared on the ground.
“Roar!” The black figure let out a deafening roar. It turned out to be a huge sea beast, covered with hard scales and exuding a fierce aura.
“Is this… a user with Devil Fruit ability?!” Lin Zhan was shocked. This sea beast was obviously controlled by someone.
“That’s right, that’s the Blood Shark Barlow’s deputy captain, ‘Sea Beast Messenger’ Kuro! He can control all kinds of sea beasts to fight!” Princess Vivi explained.
“Then let’s get rid of him first!” Lin Zhan’s eyes focused, the light around him surged again, and an even more powerful aura emanated from him.
“Lin Zhan, look!” Lin Hu suddenly pointed at the altar in the distance and shouted, “What are they doing?!”
Lin Zhan looked in the direction Lin Hu pointed, and saw that in the center of the island, on an ancient altar, the blood shark Barlow was holding up the black fragment and muttering to himself.
Around the altar, a group of pirates knelt on the ground with fanatical expressions.
“Oh no! They are performing a ritual!” Lin Zhan’s heart sank. He knew that he must stop them as soon as possible!
At this moment, a pirate ran over from the direction of the altar in a panic, shouting as he ran: “Captain! It’s bad! Fragments… fragments…”
He hadn’t finished speaking when he suddenly stopped, his eyes widened, and his body fell stiffly to the ground.
“What’s going on?!” Barlow’s face changed, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
He turned his head abruptly to look at the altar, and saw that the black fragments on the altar began to emit dazzling rays of light…
The dazzling light poured out like a flood, instantly enveloping the entire island.
Lin Zhan felt a strong sense of oppression, as if the air had solidified.
He squinted his eyes, trying hard to see the scene in the light clearly.
“Roar !” A deafening roar came from the light, carrying with it a heart-pounding pressure that made even the earth tremble.
Then, a huge figure slowly emerged from the light.
It was a giant beast with a pitch-black body, as majestic as a mountain, covered with scales that gleamed with metallic luster, and a pair of huge scarlet eyes emitting bloodthirsty light.
It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and a suffocating stench hit me in the face.
Lin Zhan and others were overwhelmed by this momentum, and cracks began to appear on Katakuri’s rice cake wall.
What what kind of monster is this?! Princess Vivi exclaimed, her face pale.
Lin Hu also had a solemn expression on his face. He had never seen such a terrifying creature.
Lin Zhan tightly grasped the long sword in his hand, feeling the cold touch of the hilt, and thought to himself: “It seems that this battle… will be more difficult than I imagined…” He raised his head suddenly, staring at the giant beast with burning eyes, and said in a deep voice: “Get ready for the battle!”
Chapter 24: Get the fragments and strengthen the team (old version)
“Get ready for battle!” Lin Zhan’s voice was as firm as a rock in the strong wind, but it could not conceal a trace of solemnity.
This giant beast was more difficult to deal with than he had expected.
It exuded an ancient and wild aura, as if it had traveled through time from ancient times. Its huge scarlet eyes were like two blood-red lanterns, staring at them intently, making people shudder.
“Katakuri, use your rice cakes to restrict its movements as much as possible!” Lin Zhan made a quick judgment that Katakuri’s ability is most suitable for restraining such a behemoth.
Katakuri nodded slightly, wrapped his arms around the glutinous rice cake, and coiled towards the giant beast like two giant pythons.
The beast roared and swung its sharp claws, tearing through the air and creating gusts of wind that tore the oncoming rice cake into pieces.
But Katakuri had anticipated this, and more rice cakes poured out like a tide, constantly hindering the giant beast’s movements.
Lin Zhan stared at the giant beast, trying to find its weakness.
This giant beast has amazing defense. Although Katakuri’s attack can slightly restrict its movements, it cannot cause any substantial damage.
Every attack of the behemoth was carried with the momentum of destroying the world. The ground was torn apart by its sharp claws, leaving deep gullies.
Lin Zhan and others could only rely on their flexible bodies to dodge and look for opportunities to counterattack.
“Lin Zhan, its belly! The scales on its belly are slightly lighter in color, which may be its weakness!” Princess Weiwei’s voice was particularly clear in the chaotic battlefield.
She had been closely observing the beast’s movements and finally discovered this key detail.
Lin Zhan was delighted. Princess Weiwei s observation skills were indeed sharp!
He immediately focused his attention on the beast’s belly.
Sure enough, among its thick black scales, there was an area where the scales were slightly lighter in color, and as it moved, the defense of this area seemed to be slightly relaxed.
“Now!” Lin Zhan’s giant beast’s movements suddenly stopped, as if it was restrained by an invisible big hand.
“Katakuri, attack its belly!” Lin Zhan yelled.
Katakuri understood what he meant, and with great force, he slammed his huge rice cake fist into the belly of the giant beast.
With a loud bang, a huge dent was smashed into the monster’s belly. The black scales shattered, revealing the bright red muscle tissue inside.
The giant beast let out a painful howl, and its huge body shook a few times, almost falling to the ground.
“Good opportunity!” Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and activated the power of the Rule Fruit again to completely restrict the movements of the giant beast.
Katakuri, Princess Vivi and others also seized the opportunity to launch fierce attacks on the giant beast’s weaknesses.
Hu Tao kept an eye on the situation of her teammates in the rear at all times. Once someone was injured, she would provide treatment immediately to ensure the team’s combat effectiveness.
Although Lin Hu did not directly participate in the battle, he had been cheering for Lin Zhan and others, and from time to time provided some suggestions based on his combat experience.
With everyone’s concerted efforts, the monster’s defense was finally completely broken.
It let out an unwilling roar, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Lin Zhan and others looked at the giant beast lying on the ground and breathed a sigh of relief.
The battle was harder than they had imagined, but in the end they won with the strength of the team.
As the giant beast fell, a fragment flashing with strange light flew out of its body and fell into Lin Zhan’s hands.
“Is this the fragment of the devil fruit?” Lin Zhan looked at the fragment in his hand, his heart filled with excitement.
The system’s voice sounded at the right time: “Congratulations to the host for completing the task and receiving the reward…”
With the issuance of system rewards, the strength of Lin Zhan and his team members has been further improved.
“Lin Zhan, I feel my strength has increased again!” Katakuri clenched his fists and said excitedly.
“Me too!” Princess Vivi also felt the changes in herself.
“It seems that we are one step closer to our goal.” Lin Zhan said with a smile.
Just then, there was a commotion in the distance.
“What’s going on?” Lin Zhan looked into the distance in confusion.
“It seems… someone is coming…” Princess Vivi narrowed her eyes and vaguely saw several figures appearing in the distance.
“Who is it?” Lin Zhan felt alert. “Let’s go and take a look.”
“Someone is coming? Is he an enemy or a friend?” Lin Zhan muttered in his heart, clenched his fists, and the power of the Rule Fruit surged in his body, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
He is not the kind of young man who is so naive as to think that everyone will be impressed by his domineering aura.
Princess Weiwei frowned slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed across her delicate face: “The aura is mixed, they don’t seem to be a group of people. And… they all seem to be ruthless characters.” Her observation Haki is really domineering. The air is filled with all kinds of desires and ambitions, just like a pot of stew.
Before they got close, they heard loud shouting in the distance, mixed with the sound of weapons clashing, and the air was filled with the smell of blood.
“Hey! The one in front! Is that from the Void Pirates?!” A burly man with a face full of flesh and a scar on his left eye, waving a huge machete, ran towards Lin Zhan and his friends, followed by a group of ragged pirate minions.
“It seems like they are here to seek refuge.” Katakuri licked the corner of his mouth and looked at the uninvited guests with interest.
“But… these guys don’t seem to be sincere.”
Lin Zhan’s eyes narrowed and he glanced at the pirates. Do they want to join my team?
It s not that easy!
“Want to join us? Sure.” Lin Zhan’s lips curled up into a playful smile. His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone.
“Beat me first!” After saying that, he moved his feet and disappeared from the spot in an instant. The next moment, he appeared in front of the scarred burly man and punched him!
With the sound of breaking through the air, it pointed directly at the face!
Chapter 25: The First Exploration of the Star Core (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s fist, with a strong force, smashed hard into the scarred man’s face.
The scarred man is no pushover either. Having been making a living on the sea for many years, he has long since developed a body of steel.
He roared angrily, raised the machete in his hand, and tried to take Lin Zhan’s punch.
“clang!”
The fist and the machete collided, making a sound like the clanging of metal.
Scarface only felt a huge force coming, his knuckles cracked instantly, and the machete in his hand almost flew out of his hand.
His face changed drastically, and he realized that the young man in front of him was much stronger than he had imagined.
Lin Zhan took advantage of the situation and rushed forward, kicking the scarred man hard in the waist with a whip-like kick.
Crack!
The sound of bones breaking could be clearly heard.
Scarface screamed and flew backwards like a kite with a broken string. He fell heavily to the ground, twitched a few times, and then became motionless.
Flash sale!
The surrounding pirate minions were suddenly frightened and stood there in a daze, not knowing what to do.
They originally wanted to take the opportunity to join the Hollow Pirates and reap some benefits, but they didn’t expect that before they even started, their boss was killed instantly with a single punch.
“Who else wants to join?” Lin Zhan looked around with a cold gaze, like a beast waiting to devour its prey.
The pirate minions were so frightened that they retreated one after another, and they no longer dared to think about joining in.
They dropped their weapons, knelt on the ground, kowtowed and begged for mercy.
“Have mercy! We just want to make a living!”
“We won’t dare to do it again! Please let us go!”
Lin Zhan snorted coldly and ignored these ants.
He turned around and went back to the ship, leaving the pirate minions trembling there.
“A bunch of trash.” Katakuri curled his lips in disdain.
“Okay, forget about them.” Lin Zhan waved his hand, “We have more important things to do.”
He returned to the cabin, and as soon as he sat down, the system’s prompt sounded in his mind.
“Ding! Star core coordinates detected! Updated to the navigation system!”
“The coordinates point to: Undersea mining area.”
Lin Zhan raised his eyebrows. Undersea mining area?
That doesn’t sound like a good place.
He opened the nautical chart and found the coordinates prompted by the system.
It was a mining area located deep under the sea, with no sunlight all year round and it was dark and humid.
“Ding! Unknown dangers detected in the mining area! Please act with caution!”
“Unknown danger?” Lin Zhan’s heart shuddered. The system rarely proactively prompted dangers. It seemed that this mission might not be so smooth.
Just then, Zhongli walked in.
“Lin Zhan, I scanned the mining area and found some interesting things.”
“What is it?” Lin Zhan asked.
“There is an anti-technological barrier there that can block my scan, and… there seems to be some special energy fluctuations.” Zhongli said in a deep voice.
“Anti-technological barrier? Special energy fluctuations?” Lin Zhan touched his chin. It seemed that this mining area was more complicated than he had imagined.
“Zhongli, what do you think we should do?” Lin Zhan asked.
“My suggestion is to split up into teams,” Zhongli said. “The situation in this mining area is unclear. If everyone moves together, once they encounter danger, it’s easy for the whole army to be wiped out. Splitting up into teams can reduce the risk, and… it can also help explore the mining area better.”
Lin Zhan nodded. Zhongli s suggestion made sense.
He pondered for a moment and said, “Okay, let’s split up into teams. Zhongli, you lead Katakuri and Ace to explore the periphery of the mining area and look for the source of the energy fluctuations. I will lead Vivi and Xiao to go deep into the mining area to look for the star core.”
“I understand.” Zhongli nodded.
“Weiwei, Xiao, get ready, we’ll set off soon.” Lin Zhan said.
“Yes, Captain!” Vivi and Xiao responded in unison.
Soon, Lin Zhan took Weiwei and Xiao on a small submarine and headed towards the underwater mining area.
The submarine slowly sank and the light around it became dimmer and dimmer.
Through the porthole, you can see some strange-looking marine creatures swimming in the darkness.
“Captain, this mining area looks a bit strange.” Weiwei said.
“Indeed.” Lin Zhan nodded, “Be careful, there might be some danger.”
The submarine continued to sink and soon arrived at the entrance of the mining area.
Lin Zhan opened the cabin door and walked out first.
Weiwei and Xiao followed closely behind.
The inside of the mine was completely dark, with only the miner’s lamp in Lin Zhan’s hand emitting a faint light.
“Captain, there seems to be an ambush here!” Xiao said suddenly.
“Ambush?” Lin Zhan frowned. He activated his Observation Haki and carefully sensed the situation around him.
Sure enough, there were many figures hiding in the dark corners of the mine tunnel.
They held bows and arrows, the arrowheads glowing with a faint green light, obviously poisoned.
“They are from the Ghost Pirates.” Weiwei whispered, “They are the bullies in this sea area and often rob passing ships.”
“Ghost Pirates?” Lin Zhan sneered, “It seems they are trying to stop a chariot with a mantis arm.”
“Get ready for battle!” Lin Zhan growled.
At this moment, the members of the Ghost Pirates hiding in the dark launched an attack at the same time.
Countless poisonous arrows shot towards Lin Zhan and others like a rainstorm.
“Hmph, a mere trifle!” Lin Zhan snorted coldly, and he activated the power of the Rule Fruit.
“Time paused!”
Everything around him suddenly stopped. The poison arrow remained in mid-air, as if it were under a spell.
Lin Zhan’s mind was working rapidly, and he had to make the most correct judgment within 0.5 seconds.
“Weiwei, move three meters to the left! Xiao, move two meters to the right! I’ll take care of these poison arrows!”
Lin Zhan quickly gave orders.
Although Weiwei and Xiao didn’t know what Lin Zhan was going to do, they had absolute trust in Lin Zhan and followed his instructions without hesitation.
As Weiwei and Xiao moved, Lin Zhan also moved.
He flashed and instantly appeared in a more advantageous position, avoiding most of the poisonous arrows.
0.5 seconds passes in a flash.
Time resumed its flow.
“Whoosh whoosh!”
The poison arrows continued to fly, but this time, they missed.
Weiwei and Xiao followed Lin Zhan’s instructions and successfully avoided the attack of the poison arrows.
Lin Zhan also avoided most of the arrows with his clever movement.
Only a few poisonous arrows flew past his body and tore his clothes.
“What?!” The members of the Ghost Pirates were stunned.
They never expected that their attacks could be dodged so easily by the opponent.
“How is this possible?!” the captain of the Ghost Pirates shouted, “Keep shooting! Shoot them to death!”
More poisonous arrows were shot towards Lin Zhan and others.
“Captain, what should we do now?” Vivi asked.
“Don’t panic.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, “They have too many people, and fighting head-on is not a solution. Let’s find a place to hide first, and then think of a way to fight back.”
“I know a place.” Weiwei said, “There is a narrow mine tunnel ahead that can only accommodate one person. We can hide there and avoid their attack temporarily.”
“Okay, let’s go there!” said Lin Zhan.
The three of them quickly ran towards the mine tunnel that Weiwei mentioned.
The mine tunnel was narrow and dark, and the air was filled with a damp smell.
Lin Zhan walked in front, followed closely by Weiwei, and Xiao was responsible for covering the rear.
“Captain, be careful.” Weiwei carefully observed the surrounding situation with the light of the mining lamp. “This mine tunnel seems unstable and may collapse at any time.”
“I know.” Lin Zhan nodded, “Follow me closely and don’t move.”
The two men moved forward slowly in the narrow mine tunnel.
Due to limited space, Weiwei was almost sticking to Lin Zhan’s body.
Her breathing was clearly audible.
Lin Zhan could even smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.
“Captain…” Weiwei’s voice trembled a little.
“What’s wrong?” Lin Zhan asked.
“I…I’m a little scared.” Weiwei said.
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” Lin Zhan comforted.
Just then, Weiwei suddenly stopped.
“Captain, there seems to be a mechanism ahead!” Weiwei said, pointing forward.
Lin Zhan followed Weiwei’s gaze and saw some strange runes carved on the wall of the mine tunnel.
These runes emit a faint light and seem to contain some mysterious power.
“What is this?” Lin Zhan asked.
“I don’t know either.” Weiwei shook her head, “But I can feel that these runes are very dangerous.”
“Move aside, let me try.” Lin Zhan said.
He took a deep breath and placed his palms on the wall.
“Rock Element Rock Cone!”
Lin Zhan let out a low roar, and a powerful force of rock element surged out from his palm, instantly condensing into a sharp rock cone, which stabbed fiercely into the wall.
There was a loud bang. The wall was hit by the rock spike, and a huge hole suddenly appeared.
“Let’s go!” Lin Zhan grabbed Weiwei’s hand and ran towards the cave.
At the moment of blasting open the rock wall, he also protected Princess Vivi behind him, interrupting the ambiguous atmosphere while also showing his protection for her.
The two men passed through the cave and came to a wider mine tunnel.
“Captain, be careful!” Xiao’s voice came from the front.
Lin Zhan looked up and saw a huge mutant sea turtle at the end of the mine tunnel, slowly crawling towards them.
This sea turtle is huge in size, with spikes all over its back, and looks very ferocious.
“Mutated sea turtle?” Lin Zhan frowned. “It seems that this mining area is indeed not simple.”
“Captain, let me do it!” Xiao shouted in a low voice, and with a flash of his body, he rushed forward.
He held the air gun in both hands and stabbed it into the mutant turtle’s eyes.
“puff!”
The wind gun accurately pierced the mutant turtle’s eyeball.
Ouch!
The mutant turtle let out a shrill scream and struggled frantically.
“Oh no, it’s going to self-explode!” Weiwei exclaimed.
“Ace, it’s up to you!” Lin Zhan shouted.
“No problem!” Ace jumped out from behind, his hands ablaze with flames.
“Lava Fruit: Lava Hell!”
Ace growled and smashed the flame in his hand hard onto the ground.
There was a loud bang, and the ground collapsed instantly, turning into a pool of boiling lava.
The mutant turtle was swallowed by the lava and let out even more miserable screams.
“Captain, this turtle seems to be afraid of fire!” said Ace.
“I understand.” Lin Zhan nodded, “Xiao, Ace, cooperate and use fire attacks to deal with it!”
“Understood!” Xiao and Ace responded in unison.
The two cooperated well, one used the wind gun to restrain the mutant turtle, and the other used lava to attack.
Although the mutant turtle was huge in size, it was unable to withstand the attacks of the two and was soon burned into a pile of ashes.
Lin Zhan observed the situation from the side, used the system’s capabilities to analyze the mutant turtles’ weaknesses, and then directed Ace and Xiao to launch a more effective attack.
At this moment, the system prompt sounded in his mind again.
“Ding! The star core sensor has been detected to be activated!”
“What?” Lin Zhan was shocked. “The star core sensor has been activated? Could it be that the star core is nearby?”
But before he could react, a low sound of machinery suddenly came from deep in the mine…
As soon as the system’s cold prompt tone fell, a low humming sound came from deep in the mining area, as if some huge machine was running, and the ground began to tremble slightly.
The sound came from far away and carried an unsettling sense of oppression, as if some giant monster was about to wake up.
Princess Weiwei frowned and pointed at some strange symbols on the rock wall and said, “Captain, look! These characters are very similar to the alien characters I saw in the ruins of the Valley of the Gods!”
Lin Zhan’s heart trembled, and he quickly walked to the rock wall. The light of the mining lamp shone on the strange symbol, and an ancient and mysterious atmosphere filled his face.
The symbol is like some strange totem, complex and mysterious, as if telling an unknown history.
At this moment, the system’s electronic voice sounded in his mind: “Preliminary identification results: high-level energy circuit diagram, suspected to be used to control the energy output of the star core…”
Lin Zhan’s brain was working rapidly, combining the information from the system with Princess Weiwei’s findings, and a bold speculation formed in his mind.
“The star core… I’m afraid it’s not a simple energy body, but a… mechanical device!” He said in a deep voice, with a flash of excitement in his eyes, mixed with a hint of uneasiness, “And, someone got there first, they are trying to… control it!” Lin Zhan turned his head suddenly and looked deep into the mine, where the sound of the machinery was getting louder and louder, more and more rapid, “We have to speed up!” He grabbed Weiwei’s wrist and said firmly: “Weiwei, follow me closely!”
Chapter 26: Mechanical Beasts in Lava (Old Version)
“The spark of mechanical civilization?” Lin Zhan repeated the information deciphered by Weiwei in a low voice, with a huge wave in his heart.
Princess Vivi stood in front of the rock wall with a serious expression. The light of the mining lamp danced on her delicate face, showing an intellectual beauty.
“Yes, the core meaning of these alien characters all point to one concept – ‘spark’. It is the most core technology or concept that a civilization relies on to continue.”
At this moment, the system prompt sound suddenly rang in Lin Zhan’s mind, with an unprecedented urgency:
“Warning! Warning! High-level mechanical civilization energy source detected, 97% compatible with the host! Do you want to fuse the mechanical fruit fragments?”
Lin Zhan’s heart skipped a beat; this sudden reminder caught him off guard.
Mechanical fruit fragments?
He had never heard of such a thing before, but the system’s prompt would definitely not be aimless.
“Fusion!” Lin Zhan said silently in his heart without any hesitation.
He trusts his intuition, but he trusts the system even more.
The next second, a tingling sensation like an electric current instantly surged through his body, as if countless tiny needles were piercing his nerves at the same time.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth and tried hard to control his body so as not to make any sound.
“Lin Zhan, what’s wrong with you?” Weiwei keenly noticed Lin Zhan’s abnormality and asked with concern.
“It’s okay!” Lin Zhan endured the severe pain and forced a smile, “I just… suddenly thought of something.”
He didn’t dare tell Vivi the truth because he didn’t know what consequences would arise from fusing the mechanical fruit fragments.
He could only endure the severe pain silently and shift his attention to the surrounding environment.
“Ace! What’s the situation over there?” Lin Zhan shouted loudly towards the depths of the mine.
“Damn it! Lin Zhan, come over here and take a look! There’s…there’s a monster here!” Ace’s voice came from a distance, with a hint of unbelievable fear.
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and regardless of the severe pain in his body, he took Weiwei’s hand and ran towards Ace.
After passing through the narrow mine tunnel, Lin Zhan was completely stunned by the scene before him.
Deep in the flowing lava, a huge mechanical wreckage was seen sleeping quietly.
It is made entirely of black metal, and its surface is covered with traces of time, but one can still feel the powerful force it once possessed.
This is actually the remains of a giant mechanical beast!
“This…what is this?” Weiwei widened her eyes, unable to believe what she saw.
“I don’t know, but it’s definitely not something from this planet.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the wreckage of the mechanical beast.
At this moment, Ace suddenly stretched out his hand towards the mechanical beast, and a blazing flame ignited in his palm.
“Let me try!” Ace roared and threw the flame in his hand towards the wreckage of the mechanical beast.
The flames instantly engulfed the remains of the mechanical beast, dyeing the surrounding lava red.
Something unexpected happened.
The moment the flames touched the remains of the mechanical beast, two faint blue lights suddenly lit up in the mechanical beast’s originally dim eye sockets.
Immediately afterwards, a thick plasma beam shot out from the mouth of the mechanical beast, instantly evaporating the surrounding lava.
“Shit!” Ace exclaimed and quickly stepped back, narrowly avoiding the plasma ray attack.
“Ace, be careful!” Lin Zhan warned loudly and rushed towards the mechanical beast.
At this moment, a strange energy wave emanated from the body of the mechanical beast, instantly covering the entire mine tunnel.
“Oh no! It’s nanorobots!” Xiao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly exclaimed, “The nanorobots released by these mechanical beasts are devouring my wind element!”
Lin Zhan immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
Nanorobots are extremely small mechanical devices that can replicate themselves and possess great destructive power.
If these nanorobots were allowed to spread, the consequences would be disastrous.
“Xiao, stand back!” Lin Zhan roared and pressed his hands hard on the ground.
“Rock Solid!”
Rocks rose from the ground and quickly formed a solid protective shield around Xiao, isolating him from the nanorobots in the outside world.
“Lin Zhan, these nanorobots are impossible to destroy!” Xiao’s voice came from the protective shield, with a hint of despair, “They can repair themselves and continue to evolve!”
“I know!” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, his brain working rapidly, thinking about countermeasures.
At this moment, Zhongli’s voice suddenly sounded: “Lin Zhan, I found an AI core! Maybe we can use it to control this mechanical beast!”
“AI core?” Lin Zhan’s heart was shocked and he asked quickly, “Where is it?”
“It’s on the head of the robot!” Zhongli replied, “I need some time to activate it.”
“Okay! I’ll buy you some time!” Lin Zhan roared and rushed towards the mechanical beast.
Lin Zhan’s feet stepped heavily on the ground, leaving a deep footprint with every step.
His body seemed to have turned into a moving volcano, emitting scorching energy.
“Lava Fruit – Lava Eruption!”
Lin Zhan roared and swung his hands violently. Columns of magma spurted out from his palms and bombarded towards the mechanical beast.
The column of magma hit the mechanical beast, making a deafening explosion.
But the mechanical beast did not move at all, as if it had not suffered any harm at all.
“It’s useless! This magma can’t hurt it at all!” Zhongli’s voice came with a hint of anxiety, “Its shell is made of a special alloy that can withstand extremely high temperatures and impacts!”
“I know!” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the mechanical beast’s head.
At this moment, Lin Zhan suddenly felt a powerful energy wave coming from the head of the mechanical beast.
“Zhongli, did you succeed?” Lin Zhan asked loudly.
Almost there! Zhongli replied, Its AI core has created a resonance with the star core. I need more time to establish a connection!
“Damn it!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly, he knew he had to do something.
He took a deep breath and circulated the energy in his body to the extreme.
“Let’s fight!” Lin Zhan said silently in his heart. He decided to take the risk and fuse the fragments of the mechanical fruit.
The next second, an even stronger electric-like tingling sensation instantly surged throughout his body, as if countless knives were cutting his body at the same time.
Lin Zhan let out a muffled groan, but he still clenched his teeth and tried hard to control his body.
Deep in his consciousness, countless fragments of information poured in frantically, drowning everything like a tide.
He saw countless mechanical drawings, various technological devices, and a highly developed mechanical civilization.
These fragments of information were constantly reorganized in his mind, forming a completely new knowledge system.
At the same time, the ability of the magma fruit in his body began to mutate.
The originally hot magma began to blend into a metallic texture, becoming harder and sharper.
Lin Zhan felt as if he had turned into a sophisticated mechanical instrument with quantum-level computing capabilities.
He can clearly perceive everything around him and can even predict the next move of the mechanical beast.
“Now!” Lin Zhan roared in his heart, and his body rushed forward suddenly at an extremely fast speed.
He was like a flash of lightning, instantly arriving at the head of the mechanical beast.
He pressed his hands tightly on the outer shell of the mechanical beast, continuously injecting the magma energy in his body into it.
The magma energy reacted violently with the metal shell of the mechanical beast, making crackling sounds.
The mechanical beast’s body began to tremble violently, and the blue light in its eye sockets became brighter and brighter.
At this moment, Zhongli’s voice sounded again: “Lin Zhan, I succeeded! I have established a connection with the AI ??core!”
“Very good!” Lin Zhan shouted
“Next, let me control this mechanical beast!” Zhongli’s voice was full of confidence.
But at this moment, the mechanical beast’s body suddenly stopped shaking.
The blue light in its eye sockets also disappeared instantly.
The entire mine tunnel fell into dead silence.
“What’s going on?” Lin Zhan had an ominous premonition in his heart.
Suddenly, the mechanical beast slowly turned its head, its eyes passed over Lin Zhan, Zhongli, Ace, and finally locked onto one direction.
That direction is exactly where the World Government’s exploration ship is located.
“What is it going to do?” Princess Weiwei frowned, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone.
Lin Zhan’s heart was filled with doubts. He had a vague feeling that something was about to happen…##Pirate Achievement System Chapter 26 Mechanical Beasts in the Lava (Continued)
The head of the mechanical beast slowly turned like an ancient giant beast. The faint blue light went out, and was replaced by a suffocating feeling of oppression.
It ignored Lin Zhan, Zhongli, and even Ace who was nearby. Its empty eye sockets were fixed on one direction – the World Government’s reconnaissance ship!
“Oh no! It’s going to attack the detection ship!” Weiwei exclaimed, her voice trembling slightly.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged into his mind.
At this moment, the system prompt sounded again, this time with an unprecedented coldness:
“Warning! Warning! It has been detected that the star core has its own consciousness and is trying to break free from control! Warning! Warning!”
“The star core has independent consciousness?” Lin Zhan widened his eyes. This was simply unheard of.
He had always thought that the star core was just a simple source of energy, but he didn’t expect it to have its own thoughts!
Before he could react, the mechanical beast had already moved.
Its huge body rushed towards the detection ship like an arrow.
The lava along the way was torn apart by its tremendous force, making a deafening roar.
“We can’t let it attack the detection ship!” Lin Zhan yelled and was about to chase after it to stop it.
But at this moment, Ace suddenly blocked his way.
“Lin Zhan, let me do it!” Ace said seriously, “Maybe I can establish a permanent link with it!”
“What?” Lin Zhan was stunned, not understanding what Ace meant.
Trust me! Ace patted Lin Zhan s shoulder with a determined smile on his face. I am the user of the Flame-Flame Fruit. I can fuse my flames with its energy. Maybe, I can control it!
Having said that, Ace no longer paid attention to Lin Zhan and ran towards the direction of the mechanical beast.
His whole body was burning with flames, like a fire god, emitting dazzling light.
“Ace! Are you crazy?!” Lin Zhan shouted at Ace’s back.
Ace’s figure was getting closer and closer, and finally, he came in front of the mechanical beast.
He took a deep breath, circulated the fire energy in his body to the extreme, and then suddenly pressed his hands on the body of the mechanical beast.
“Ahhhhhhh!” Ace let out a painful roar, and his body began to tremble violently, as if he was in great pain.
Lin Zhan’s heart was in his throat. He stared at Ace closely, fearing that something might happen to him.
At this moment, a dazzling light suddenly appeared on the mechanical beast’s body.
“Oh no! Something’s going to happen!” Weiwei exclaimed, her voice filled with fear.
The next second, the body of the mechanical beast began to swell, like a balloon about to explode…
Chapter 27: The Pain of Star Core Awakening (Old Version)
The mechanical beast expanded at an unimaginable speed, as if a supernova was born before one’s eyes.
The dazzling light burned Lin Zhan’s retina, forcing him to squint.
The roar was like that of thousands of horses galloping, making his eardrums buzz. The earth began to tremble, as if some giant beast was rolling underground.
A wave of heat hit Lin Zhan in the face, and he felt as if his skin was being roasted by fire. Sweat instantly soaked his clothes.
“A Shichibukai-level threat has been detected!” The system’s cold prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind like a thunderclap.
Shichibukai level!
How come this thing suddenly skipped a level?
Lin Zhan cursed in his heart, can t this broken system give some reliable hints?
“It’s quantum entanglement!” Zhongli’s voice came from the side, with a hint of solemnity, “The core of the mechanical beast has generated quantum entanglement with the core of the star, and the energy is amplifying uncontrollably!” He turned his head sharply to look at Weiwei, “Is the medical cabin ready?”
Weiwei’s face was pale, with beads of sweat oozing from her forehead, but she remained calm. “It can be activated at any time, but…” She glanced at the huge ball of light that almost occupied the entire sky, and said with a hint of despair, “I’m afraid it’s too late…”
Lin Zhan gritted his teeth, and without any hesitation, he leaped and flew towards the huge energy vortex.
He can’t retreat, his friends are here and he must protect them!
“Lin Zhan! Are you crazy?!” Weiwei screamed heartbreakingly, her voice torn into pieces by the strong wind.
“Wait! I saw it!” An anxious voice came from behind. It was Ace!
Lin Zhan paused and looked back subconsciously.
Ace had his eyes closed, his hands holding his head, and his body was shaking violently, as if he was in great pain.
The expression on his face was distorted and hideous, and he kept groaning in pain.
“Ace! What’s wrong with you?!” Lin Zhan’s heart sank, and a bad premonition came to his mind.
Ace opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes filled with shock and fear, “I… I saw… the memory of the mechanical beast…”
“Memory?” Lin Zhan was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Ace meant.
“The World Government…they…they are transforming the Devil Fruits…” Ace said intermittently, his tone full of disbelief, “They use…the power of technology…to transform the Devil Fruits…into…into weapons…”
Ace’s words were like a thunder, exploding in Lin Zhan’s mind.
The World Government is actually transforming devil fruits?
What do they want to do?
“They…they turned the devil fruit…into a tool to control people’s hearts…” Ace’s voice became weaker and weaker, as if he would faint at any moment, “They…they want to…control the entire world…”
Lin Zhan’s heart was filled with shock and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
If what Ace said is true, the consequences will be disastrous!
Lin Zhan Ace stretched out his hand weakly, trying to grab Lin Zhan, but his hand fell down weakly, Be careful The World Government
Ace’s voice became lower and lower, and finally he lost consciousness completely and collapsed to the ground.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank to the bottom. He felt like he had fallen into a huge trap, and this trap was set by the World Government!
Lin Zhan! Zhongli s voice came from a distance, with a hint of anxiety, Come back quickly! You can t hold on!
Lin Zhan turned his head and saw that the huge energy vortex was very close. The powerful suction force was constantly pulling him in.
He felt as if his body was being torn apart, and the severe pain made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
“Prince Yan, please protect everyone!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and shouted with his last bit of strength.
The next second, Lin Zhan’s consciousness fell into darkness…
“Where is this…” Lin Zhan slowly opened his eyes and found himself in a pure white space. There was nothing around him, only endless white.
“You’re awake.” A familiar voice sounded. It was Zhongli.
Lin Zhan turned around and saw Zhongli standing beside him with a look of worry on his face. “I have transferred your consciousness to the virtual space. Your body is now controlled by the AI ??core.”
“AI core?” Lin Zhan was stunned for a moment, “Then my body…”
“Don’t worry, your body is safe.” Zhongli said calmly, “I will protect your body.”
Lin Zhan breathed a sigh of relief, then looked around, “Where is this?”
“The fragment space of the Rule Fruit.” Zhongli pointed forward and said, “Only here can you safely read the information of the star core.”
Lin Zhan looked in the direction of Zhongli’s finger, and saw a glittering fragment floating in front of him, with a line of words displayed on the fragment:
“Star core, the spark of alien civilization…”
“The spark of civilization…” Lin Zhan muttered to himself, his heart full of doubts, “What does this mean?”
Zhongli looked at Lin Zhan and said slowly: “It seems that we are involved in a bigger conspiracy…”
The intense burning sensation gradually faded away, replaced by an indescribable tearing pain.
Lin Zhan felt as if his consciousness was thrown into a huge blender, spinning, squeezing, and tearing wildly.
He tried desperately to grab something, but he could hold nothing and could only let this violent force ravage his body.
“The rules… reshape…”
At the last moment when his consciousness was about to dissipate, Lin Zhan forcibly drove the power of the rule fruit.
He wants to reshape the energy field of the star core and transform this out-of-control force into a barrier to protect his companions!
A dazzling light burst out from Lin Zhan’s body, as dazzling as the sun.
The light instantly swallowed up the entire space, completely enveloping the violent energy vortex.
Then, the light began to shrink and eventually condensed into a huge energy shield that enveloped Vivi, Zhongli, and the unconscious Ace.
The violent energy hit the shield, making a deafening roar, but the shield remained motionless and as solid as a rock.
“Ding! It is detected that the host has successfully used the Rule Fruit to reshape the star core energy field. The star core affinity has increased to 30%, unlocking the skill: Star Core Analysis!”
The system prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind, but he had no time to pay attention to it.
He felt his consciousness becoming increasingly blurred and heavy, as if he was about to fall into an endless abyss.
Zhongli looked at the energy shield that was emitting a faint glow.
“He’ll be fine…” Zhongli whispered to himself, his tone full of determination.
He must protect Lin Zhan’s body until he wakes up again.
But at this moment, Lin Zhan’s consciousness drifted away to an unknown distance like a kite with a broken string.
Just as his consciousness was about to completely dissipate, he vaguely saw a line of words suddenly pop up on the system interface.
Star core analysis starts…
Chapter 28 Analysis of the Star Core Reveals the Truth (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s consciousness was like a small boat, floating in the boundless void.
There is no direction, no time, only endless darkness and loneliness.
He tried hard to grab onto something, but found that he could hold onto nothing. His body seemed to have lost weight and was floating, as if it would be swallowed up by the darkness at any time.
“Where… is this?” Lin Zhan shouted in his heart, but his voice seemed to be sucked away by a black hole, without a trace of echo.
Suddenly, a ray of light tore through the darkness, like the first ray of sunlight at the beginning of the universe, illuminating Lin Zhan’s consciousness.
He looked up suddenly and saw a familiar interface – that was his Bankai Pirate System!
On the system interface, several large characters flashed brightly: “Star core analysis started…”
Immediately afterwards, countless data streams poured down like waterfalls, rushing madly into Lin Zhan’s consciousness.
He felt like his head was about to explode, and all kinds of information fragments flashed before his eyes like a passing show.
Suddenly, a picture froze before his eyes.
It was a ruin destroyed by war, filled with smoke and broken walls.
A figure stood proudly among the ruins, his wild laughter deafening.
It’s Kaido!
But Kaido at this moment is somewhat different from the war-loving monster in Lin Zhan’s impression.
his
The scene changed, and a huge mechanical beast appeared in front of Kaido.
The mechanical beast was shining with metallic luster and emitting powerful energy fluctuations. It was the “Devil Fruit Weapon” newly developed by the World Government.
Kaido reached out and grabbed the mechanical beast’s head, a greedy smile appearing on his face.
He opened his mouth wide and swallowed the mechanical beast’s head!
Crack, crack
The teeth-grinding chewing sound echoed in Lin Zhan’s consciousness, and he seemed to be able to feel Kaido’s crazy desire and ambition.
Then, the scene changed again, and countless energy threads surged out of Kaido’s body and entangled the wreckage of the mechanical beast.
Those energy threads were a strange black color and emitted a sickening smell.
Lin Zhan recognized it, it was the power of the star core fragments!
“So that’s it… Kaido has been using mechanical beasts all along!” Lin Zhan was shocked and instantly understood Kaido’s conspiracy.
Meanwhile, in the real world.
Zhongli stood in front of the console, typing rapidly on the keyboard, with countless data streams flashing before his eyes.
His AI core was running at full speed, simultaneously analyzing the data extracted from the star core.
Ding ding ding
Suddenly, the console sounded a rapid alarm and a red warning sign flashed on the screen.
“Abnormal energy fluctuations discovered!” Zhongli’s tone became serious, “Target: Kaido!”
He quickly called up Kaido’s coordinates, and a striking red dot appeared on the screen.
“Kaido… is still alive!” Zhongli’s eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly calmed down, “Moreover, there are star core fragments in his body!”
Princess Weiwei was standing next to Zhongli. When she heard Zhongli’s report, she immediately frowned.
She quickly pulled up the video footage of Kaido’s “death” three years ago.
In the video, Kaido was hit by navy artillery fire, fell from a high altitude, and was eventually declared dead.
Weiwei carefully observed every detail in the video, and suddenly, her eyes stopped at the moment when Kaido fell.
“Wait, zoom in here!” Weiwei pointed to a corner of the screen and said hurriedly.
Zhongli immediately followed Weiwei’s instructions and enlarged the image.
In the enlarged image, Vivi saw a faint black light flashing through Kaido’s body.
The black light flashed so quickly that it was almost imperceptible, but Weiwei still captured it keenly.
“Sure enough… Kaido is not dead!” A cold light flashed in Weiwei’s eyes, “He used the power of the star core fragments to fake his own death!”
At this moment, Ace, who had been unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes.
There was a raging fire in his eyes and his body was boiling with molten lava, like a volcano about to erupt.
“Kaido…I will kill you!” Ace let out an angry roar, the sound was deafening.
Zhongli and Weiwei were startled by Ace’s reaction and quickly looked at him.
“Ace, what’s wrong with you?” Weiwei asked with concern.
Ace didn’t answer Vivi’s question, but clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into the flesh.
“I saw it in the robot’s memory!” Ace’s voice was filled with anger and pain, “Kaido stole the star core and deliberately let the navy shoot down the robot! He has been using us!”
Ace’s words exploded in Zhongli and Weiwei’s hearts like a bombshell.
They never imagined that Kaido was so insidious and cunning, and had been using them all along!
“System, analyze the star core fragments in Kaido’s body!” Zhongli immediately gave orders to the system.
“Ding! Analysis results: Star core fragments are eroding Kaido’s cells, and his body is undergoing mutations.” The system’s prompt sounded in Zhongli’s mind.
“Mutation?” Zhongli frowned even more tightly, “What kind of mutation?”
“Kaido is using the power of the star core fragments to transform his devil fruit abilities.” The system replied, “He has lost his mind and is turning into a complete monster.”
Zhongli’s expression turned serious.
He knew that if Kaido really turned into a monster, the whole world would face a huge crisis.
“We must stop him!” Zhongli’s eyes flashed with determination, “Weiwei, start the void engine immediately, we will go to Kaido’s location!”
“Yes, Mr. Zhongli!” Weiwei responded immediately.
At this moment, Lin Zhan’s consciousness suddenly sounded in Zhongli’s mind.
“Zhongli! Activate the rock elemental shield!”
Zhongli was slightly stunned, a puzzled expression appeared on his face.
“Rock elemental shield? What is this?”
Weiwei also looked at Zhongli with confusion.
“Mr. Zhongli, what happened?”
Zhongli shook his head, indicating that he didn’t know either.
But at this moment, he suddenly felt a powerful energy wave surging out of Lin Zhan’s body.
The energy fluctuations were filled with violence and destruction, as if they were going to tear the entire space apart.
“Not good! Retreat quickly!” Zhongli shouted loudly and activated the energy shield at the same time.
Weiwei and Ace also realized the danger and quickly retreated.
At the moment they retreated, a dazzling light burst out from Lin Zhan’s body, instantly engulfing the entire space…##Chapter 28 Analysis of the Star Core Reveals the Truth (Continued)
Lin Zhan suddenly woke up from his coma, his chest heaving violently, as if he had just escaped from a nightmare.
He was breathing heavily, his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and his consciousness was still a little fuzzy.
“Rock element protective shield! Quick!” Lin Zhan’s voice was hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor.
He ignored his physical discomfort, sat up abruptly and looked around.
The first thing that caught my eye was Zhongli s serious and slightly worried face. Weiwei was standing beside him, her brows furrowed, as if she was thinking about something.
Ace’s whole body was surrounded by flames, and his fists were clenched tightly, as if he would explode at any time.
Everyone’s eyes were focused on the main screen, and what was displayed on the screen was a volcanic island emitting thick smoke.
“Captain, you’re awake!” Zhongli saw Lin Zhan wake up and quickly stepped forward, asking with concern, “What did you just do…”
Lin Zhan did not answer Zhongli’s question. His eyes were fixed on the volcanic island on the screen, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.
He could feel that an extremely ominous aura was emanating from the depths of the volcanic island.
“That’s…” Lin Zhan’s voice was low, with a hint of suppressed anger, “where Kaido is hiding!”
Suddenly, the system’s prompt sounded in his mind: “Ding! Congratulations to the host, star core affinity +5%!”
Lin Zhan was slightly stunned, then he understood something.
He had just resonated with the will of the star core deep in his consciousness. Perhaps it was because of this that he was able to sense the danger in advance and subconsciously shouted the command of “Rock Element Protective Shield”.
“Zhongli, analyze the geological structure of this volcanic island immediately!” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. “Also, closely monitor Kaido’s movements. If you find any abnormalities, report to me immediately!”
Zhongli did not hesitate at all and immediately began to carry out Lin Zhan’s orders.
His fingers moved rapidly on the keyboard, and lines of data scrolled across the screen.
Vivi also quickly adjusted her strategic deployment and began to analyze Kaido’s possible course of action.
Ace stood aside, silently accumulating strength, ready to join the battle at any time.
The entire Void Pirates once again entered a state of high alert due to Lin Zhan’s awakening.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the air was filled with tension.
Suddenly, Zhongli’s voice broke the silence: “Captain, the geological structure of the volcanic island has changed dramatically! The crustal activity is unusually active, and the energy fluctuations are increasing dramatically!”
“What is Kaido trying to do?” Lin Zhan frowned, feeling vaguely uneasy.
At this moment, Ace suddenly raised his head, staring at the direction of the volcanic island, and said in a serious tone: “Something is wrong… That volcano seems to be…”
Boom
Before Ace finished his words, a loud earth-shaking noise was heard suddenly, as if the whole world was shaking.
Weiwei’s face turned pale and her voice trembled: “The volcano is about to erupt!”
Chapter 29: Lava Volcano Mechanical Battle (Old Version)
“boom–!!!”
The deafening explosion almost tore the eardrums, and the entire volcanic island was shaking violently, as if doomsday was coming.
Lin Zhan stared at the direction of the volcano, only to see that what was rising into the sky was no longer the scorching red magma, but a strange blue light, like the fire of hell dyed with alien colors, which was creepy.
“What the hell is this?” Lin Zhan’s tone was filled with a hint of disbelief.
Amid the gushing blue magma, a huge monster slowly rose up.
It was a giant beast, with a body as sturdy as Kaido, but covered with dense mechanical parts, with exposed metal skeleton, shining with a cold luster.
Its head was hideous and ferocious, half of it was fierce like a wild beast, and half of it was cold like a machine. Blue light flickered in its eye sockets, as if it were a demon from hell.
“System prompt: Star core modified organism, Mechanical Overlord.”
The system’s prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind, carrying an unprecedented warning.
Star core, star core again!
This word has appeared countless times in Lin Zhan’s adventures, and each time it is accompanied by huge crises and unpredictable variables.
“Kaido…he actually transformed himself into such a monster?” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, his heart filled with shock and anger.
This madman is willing to sacrifice even his own body for power!
“Lin Zhan! Be careful!” Xiao’s voice suddenly came, with a hint of urgency.
He had transformed into a green whirlwind and rushed towards the mechanical overlord.
The Hepu Kite in his hand flashed with dazzling light and pierced the eyes of the Mechanical Overlord fiercely.
The spear hit the target accurately, but there was no expected sound of flesh being torn, but instead a harsh sound of metal colliding.
There was no flesh and blood in the eye sockets of the Mechanical Overlord. Instead, there was a complex mechanical structure with countless gears and circuits running at high speed in the blue light.
Xiao frowned and was about to draw his gun and retreat, but suddenly he felt a terrifying energy wave erupting from the body of the Mechanical Overlord.
That is… the domineering aura!
“This monster is a fusion of Kaido’s body and the mechanical beast!” Xiao exclaimed, he finally understood Kaido’s purpose.
This madman actually transferred his consciousness into the body of a mechanical beast, and used the power of the star core to transform himself into an unprecedented monster!
“roar–!!!”
The Mechanical Overlord let out an earth-shaking roar, and the sound waves spread out like substance, causing the surrounding magma to splash everywhere.
Its eyes were fixed on Xiao.
“Not good!” Lin Zhan was shocked. He knew that Xiao was in a very dangerous situation.
The strength of the Machine King is unfathomable, and coupled with Kaido’s domineering aura, Xiao is no match for it at all.
“Time control, rock element solidification!” Lin Zhan activated his ability without hesitation.
He injected the power of time into the surrounding magma, causing it to solidify instantly, forming a huge rock dome that enveloped both Xiao and the Machine Overlord.
“Ace, use lava to activate the wreckage of the mechanical beast!” Lin Zhan shouted to Ace.
The only hope now is to use Ace’s lava fruit ability to activate the remains of the mechanical beasts abandoned on the volcanic island and fight against the Mechanical Overlord.
“Understood!” Ace agreed without hesitation.
His fists were burning with flames, and his whole body rushed towards the wreckage of the mechanical beasts like a fireball.
“Lava injection!” Ace roared and injected his lava into the energy core of the mechanical beast’s wreckage.
Those mechanical beasts that had been scrapped were actually restarted under the stimulation of the lava, making a low roar.
One, two, three… More and more mechanical beasts were activated by Ace. Like awakened steel warriors, they slowly stood up and aimed their guns at the mechanical overlord in the sky.
“Fire!” Lin Zhan gave the order, and all the mechanical beasts opened fire at the same time.
Countless artillery shells and laser beams streaked across the sky, slamming fiercely into the Mechanical Overlord with a piercing whistling sound.
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!
The explosions continued and the entire volcanic island was shrouded in smoke.
The Mechanical Overlord roared angrily and waved its huge arms to shoot down the shells and laser beams one by one.
However, there were too many mechanical beasts and it was impossible for it to defend itself completely.
A cannonball hit the shoulder of the Mechanical Overlord, creating a huge gap and revealing the complex mechanical structure inside.
Another laser beam hit the Robotech’s head, scorching part of its metal shell.
The Mechanical Overlord let out an even more angry roar, and it seemed to feel the threat as well.
It began to frantically attack the surrounding mechanical beasts, trying to destroy them all.
However, the mechanical beasts did not retreat. They still stood firmly in place and used their bodies to provide cover for their companions.
They know that this is the only hope, and only by defeating the Mechanical Overlord can the entire Void Pirates be saved.
Ace stood on the head of a huge mechanical rhino, his body wrapped in flames, like a fire god of war.
He stared at the Mechanical Overlord in the sky.
“Lin Zhan, it’s up to you from now on!” Ace shouted at Lin Zhan.
He knew that the outcome of this battle would ultimately depend on Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and concentrated all his strength on himself.
He knew that he had to use all his strength in the next attack, otherwise he would not be able to defeat this powerful enemy.
The power of time surged in his body, and rock elements condensed in his hands.
His eyes flashed with golden light, as if he could see through everything.
“Mechanical Overlord, your doomsday has come!” Lin Zhan roared and threw the power of the rock element in his hand fiercely at the Mechanical Overlord.
At this moment, the system’s voice suddenly sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind, with unprecedented fear:
“Warning! Star core energy overflowing!” The system’s shrill alarm exploded in Lin Zhan’s mind, like a red-hot iron needle piercing into his nerves.
At the same time, a strange suction force came from the bodies of the resurrected mechanical beasts, and the energy core injected with Ace lava was flashing a strange purple light.
Lin Zhan felt a palpitation, and the rule fruit in his body began to stir restlessly, as if it was about to be sucked away by something.
He looked at Ace suddenly and found that the flame on Ace’s body was also flickering, like a candle swaying in the wind.
“What’s going on? My ability…” Ace’s voice trembled and his face was full of fear.
The metal bodies of those activated mechanical beasts began to deform and twist, and their joints made teeth-grinding friction sounds, as if they were forcibly pulled by some force.
As the lava cooled and solidified, strange purple lines appeared on the metal surface, like some evil totem.
“Hahaha! Feel the power of the star core!” Kaido’s arrogant laughter came from the depths of the volcano, echoing over the entire island like a death knell from hell.
“Oh no! It’s Kaido!” Lin Zhan’s face suddenly changed. He could feel that a powerful force was brewing in the volcano and was about to erupt!
Chapter 30: The Star Devourer Appears (Old Version)
The purple energy vortex, like a giant beast that devours everything in the depths of the universe, opened its bloody mouth in the center of the volcano.
The rich purple color, like an lingering shadow in a midnight nightmare, emits heart-pounding fluctuations.
Lin Zhan felt an irresistible suction force, as if it was going to pull his soul out.
The rule fruit in his body trembled violently, and the power poured out like a flood, but was ruthlessly swallowed by the purple vortex.
Not only him, the fear on Ace’s face became more and more intense. The flames that were originally burning fiercely were now like a flame being strangled by the neck, swaying unsteadily, and finally turned into wisps of green smoke and were sucked into the purple abyss.
“My ability… is gone…” Ace’s voice was dry and hoarse, as if it had been polished by sandpaper.
He fell to his knees helplessly, his eyes full of despair.
The same thing happens to all Devil Fruit users.
They were horrified to find that the strength they depended on for survival was being deprived, and their bodies were becoming weak and powerless, like lambs to be slaughtered.
“Warning! Star core devouring mode activated!” The system’s cold mechanical voice exploded in Lin Zhan’s mind, like a death warrant.
“Devouring mode…what the hell is that?!” Lin Zhan cursed in his heart, a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He felt an unprecedented sense of crisis, as if the end of the world was approaching.
At this moment, a huge mechanical beast slowly emerged from the center of the purple vortex.
Its metal body flashed with a strange purple light, as if it was a demon crawling out of hell.
And at the core of this mechanical beast, Kaido’s shadow was looming, with a ferocious smile on his face, like a god who controlled everything.
“Hahahaha! Thank you for sending the energy! The more the better! The more the better!” Kaido’s laughter was full of arrogance and greed, like a death knell from hell, ringing in everyone’s heart.
The suction of the purple vortex became stronger and stronger, the volcanic island began to shake violently, huge cracks appeared on the surface, magma gushed out like a fountain, and the entire island seemed to be about to be swallowed up.
“Zhongli! What’s the situation?!” Lin Zhan called out anxiously, with a hint of trembling in his voice.
“The situation… is very bad…” Zhongli’s voice came from the system, with unprecedented solemnity, “Kaido’s consciousness has merged with the star core, and he is using the power of the star core to rewrite the rules of the world!”
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank, and a chill spread down his spine.
Rewriting the rules of the world…what does that mean?
This means that Kaido will become the master of this world and can control everything at will!
“We must stop him!” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, his eyes flashing with determination.
He bit his lip hard, causing a sharp pain, but he didn’t care at all.
He pressed his bloody fingers to his chest and activated the origin of the rock element.
“The affinity of the star core exceeds 50%, unlocking the rule editing permission!” The system’s voice sounded again, but this time it was no longer a cold mechanical sound, but carried a hint of joy.
Lin Zhan felt a powerful force surging into his body. The rule fruit was spinning wildly in his body, emitting a dazzling light.
He knew this was his last chance!
At the same time, Zhongli’s AI core started a fierce code war with the mechanical beast.
Countless data streams collide and intertwine in the virtual space, forming a gorgeous yet dangerous scene.
“He is tampering with the underlying code of the world! Trying to deprive all the power of the devil fruit!” Zhongli’s voice came anxiously, “We must stop him! Otherwise, this world will fall completely!”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with determination.
He looked at the growing purple vortex, the volcanic island that was about to be swallowed, and Kaido grinning in the purple vortex. He had only one thought in his mind:
“I will never let you succeed!”
He raised his hand suddenly, and a powerful rock element force burst out from his body, forming a huge rock element shield that enveloped him, Ace, and other survivors.
“Hold on!” Lin Zhan roared, his voice full of strength, “I will take you away from here!”
He felt that the rule fruit in his body was madly absorbing the energy of the star core, and an unprecedented power was surging in his body.
He knew that he was about to break through his limits and reach a whole new level!
He turned to look at Ace, his eyes full of determination: “Ace, lend me your power!”
Ace was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Lin Zhan meant.
He gritted his teeth and injected all the remaining fire power in his body into Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan felt a burning force surging into his body, merging with his own rock elemental power to form an even more powerful energy.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and focused all his strength on one point.
Then
“Are you ready?” Lin Zhan looked at everyone with a smile on his face.
The corners of Lin Zhan’s mouth drew a resolute arc. In the last second before the purple energy was about to completely engulf them, he used all his strength and shouted hoarsely: “Reset!”
In an instant, the world seemed to be rewound.
The purple energy vortex shrank and collapsed at a speed visible to the naked eye. Kaido’s arrogant smiling face was like a sand painting blown away by the wind, shattered into pieces, and finally disappeared into thin air.
The volcano stopped shaking, and the erupting magma seemed to be frozen in mid-air, turning into a series of crimson sculptures.
The air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur and a sense of relief for having survived a disaster.
However, Lin Zhan did not feel relieved.
In his mind, the system’s prompt sounded like a sharp alarm, roaring wildly: “Warning! Warning! Star core energy has spread to the new world! The pollution level is 3%…5%…10%…The pollution is still spreading!”
Lin Zhan suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyeballs were covered with scarlet blood.
He looked around in horror, and everything returned to the state it was before the star core was activated.
Ace stood next to him with a confused look on his face, and he didn’t seem to remember what had just happened.
“What happened?” Ace scratched his head, looking confused.
Lin Zhan did not answer. His eyes were fixed on the distance. In the background of the volcanic ash, a blurry shadow flashed by.
That is a familiar face, Kaido!
The corners of his mouth opened into a strange arc.
“It’s useless… Everything has just begun…” Kaido’s low voice echoed in Lin Zhan’s mind, like a cold poisonous snake, slowly crawling in his heart.
An unprecedented sense of crisis overwhelmed him like a tide.
“Lin Zhan, what’s wrong with you?” Ace looked at him worriedly and stretched out his hand to support his shaky body.
Lin Zhan pushed him away, staggered back a few steps, and held his head tightly with both hands…
Chapter 31 Crisis in the Star Core Trajectory (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s headache came like a tide, and his temple was throbbing, as if someone was holding a hammer and hitting his skull again and again.
His vision began to blur, and everything in front of him was distorted into bizarre shapes.
“The star core energy has spread to the new world… Snake Island…”
The system’s notification sound was like a spell, constantly echoing in his mind, almost making him lose consciousness.
Snake Island?
The territory of Empress Hancock?
This is not good news!
He endured the severe pain and tried to calm himself down.
No, don’t panic. Especially at times like this, the more you need to stay sober.
“Zhongli!” he shouted hoarsely.
Upon hearing the voice, the deputy captain Zhongli came to Lin Zhan immediately. Her blue eyes, which always sparkled with wisdom, were now covered with an ominous red.
Her AI core was overloaded, with countless data streams surging wildly in her body, as if it would explode at any time.
“Captain, seven star core signals have been detected…but Kaido’s consciousness is tracking us…” Zhongli’s voice was a little distorted and intermittent, like an old record player.
Kaido’s consciousness?
That madman!
Lin Zhan’s expression became even uglier.
It seems that they have been targeted.
This battle for the star core fragments was far more dangerous than he had imagined.
“We must find the star core fragments as soon as possible and not let Kaido succeed!” Lin Zhan said gritting his teeth.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his headache and anxiety, and tried to concentrate.
Now is not the time to panic, he must make the right judgment and lead his companions through the difficulties.
“Go at full speed, target Snake Island!” Lin Zhan ordered.
The pirate ship cut through the waves and sped towards Snake Island.
However, fate did not seem to let them get their wish easily.
When the pirate ship sailed into the waters of Snake Island, a group of uninvited guests blocked their way.
Three pirate ships decorated with ferocious snake heads, like three poisonous snakes spitting out their tongues, blocked the sea and blocked their route.
“It’s the Viper Pirates!” the lookout exclaimed.
The Viper Pirates, a notorious pirate gang near Snake Island, are famous for their ruthlessness and poisonous weapons.
Their captain, Viper Barak, is a powerful superhuman user of the Poison-Poison Fruit, and is quite famous in the New World.
“Hahaha, isn’t this Lin Zhan? There’s a road to heaven but you don’t take it, there’s no door to hell but you break in!” A cold voice came from the Viper Pirate Ship, and then a thin, pale man appeared at the bow.
There was a sinister smile on his lips, and his eyes were as cold as a poisonous snake.
“Barak, what do you want to do by blocking our way?” Lin Zhan asked coldly.
“What? Of course I’m sending you to hell!” Barak licked his lips and showed a bloodthirsty smile, “Someone has paid a huge price to take your lives!”
“Someone?” Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes, and several names immediately emerged in his mind.
World government?
Kaido?
Or someone else?
“It doesn’t matter who it is. What matters is that you will all die here today!” Barak raised one hand with a grim smile, and countless venoms gushed out from his hand, pouring down towards Lin Zhan’s pirate ship like a rainstorm.
“Hmph, you overestimate your abilities!” Lin Zhan sneered and started the system task.
“System Mission: Defeat the Viper Pirates. Reward: Improved control over the rock element.”
As the system prompt sounded, powerful rock element energy instantly surged around Lin Zhan’s body.
He stretched out his hand and gently squeezed the sea surface.
“Rock Seal!”
Boom boom…
The sea surface suddenly shook, and countless rocks rose from the seabed like huge tentacles, instantly wrapping around the three Viper pirate ships.
Those members of the Viper Pirates who were originally feeling smug were bound by the rocks before they could even react, unable to move.
Immediately afterwards, Lin Zhan exerted force again, and the rocks were like huge iron nails, nailing the three pirate ships to the bottom of the sea.
In just a moment, the once aggressive Viper Pirates were completely destroyed and buried at the bottom of the sea.
“Not even a single blow.” Lin Zhan curled his lips in disdain.
However, just when he thought the crisis had been resolved, something strange happened again.
“ah!”
Ace suddenly let out a painful roar, and flames burst out of his body, distorting the air around him.
“Ace, what’s wrong with you?” Lin Zhan asked in surprise.
“I… I feel the underground… burning!” Ace said in pain. His ability of the Flame-Flame Fruit was getting out of control, and the flames in his body seemed to be devouring him completely.
Lin Zhan immediately realized that this was not a coincidence.
Ace’s Flame-Flame Fruit resonated with the energy of the star core, causing his abilities to go out of control!
“Oh no, let’s get out of here!” Lin Zhan shouted.
boom
The ground suddenly cracked, and a column of red lava shot up into the sky, instantly dyeing the sky a fiery red.
Lava gushed out like a volcanic eruption, swallowing up everything around it.
In the lava, a huge mechanical temple slowly emerged.
The entire temple is made of an unknown metal, emitting a cold and mysterious light.
“What is this?” Lin Zhan looked at the scene in shock.
“That is… the location of the star core fragments!” Zhongli’s voice trembled a little, and her red eyes stared at the Mechanical Temple, as if she was trying to decipher something.
At the entrance of the temple, a huge snake-like mechanical creature slowly raised its head, and its cold electronic eyes locked onto Lin Zhan and his group.
“Intruder detected… clearing initiated…”
The mechanical snake let out a low hiss, and powerful energy surged around its body, as if it would attack at any time.
“Captain, I have deciphered some information…” Zhongli’s voice came again, “This mechanical creature…it has devoured three candidates for Pirate King…”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank. It had swallowed a Pirate King candidate? What the hell was this thing?
“If you want to get the star core fragments, you must defeat it first!” Lin Zhan said gritting his teeth.
Ace held his head in pain, the flames around his body growing stronger and stronger.
He felt his strength growing, but at the same time, he also felt he was gradually losing his sanity.
Ahhhh!
Ace roared again, and he raised his head sharply, his eyes burning with flames.
He stared at the mechanical snake in front of him, as if he wanted to burn it completely.
“I will…burn you all…to ashes!”
The next second, Ace suddenly jumped up and rushed towards the huge mechanical snake…
Ace was like a falling fire meteor, carrying with him a raging flame that could burn the heavens and destroy the earth, and slammed heavily into the chest of the giant mechanical snake.
boom!
A deafening explosion resounded through the sky, and the shock wave pushed away the surrounding sea water, forming a huge hole.
The lava rushed into the core of the giant mechanical snake like a flood that broke through a dam, burning its cold metal body.
The giant mechanical snake roared in pain, and its cold electronic eyes flashed red, as if it was in great pain.
Hiss, hiss, hiss… Bursts of electric current sounds came from the body of the giant mechanical snake, and its body began to tremble violently, as if it would disintegrate at any time.
“Obtain star core fragments!” The system’s cold prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind, like the sound of nature.
Lin Zhan was delighted. Ace heard Lin Zhan’s voice and struggled to fly out from the wreckage of the giant mechanical snake. His body was charred and his breathing was disordered, but his eyes were flashing with excitement.
At this moment, Zhongli’s urgent voice sounded in the communicator: “Captain, the radar shows that a giant warship with black smoke appeared in the distance…” Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and he turned his head suddenly to look into the distance.
On the sea level, a huge cloud of black smoke rolled up, as if the end of the world was coming.
In the thick smoke, a huge figure flashed by. The familiar dragon horns and ferocious face made Lin Zhan instantly understand the other party’s identity.
“Kaido…” Lin Zhan said gritting his teeth, a chill rising from the bottom of his heart.
He grabbed Ace’s hand and said in a deep voice: “Let’s go!” The pirate ship’s engine roared, and it rushed towards the distance like an arrow… “Wait, what is that?” Zhongli pointed to a flashing light on the nautical chart with a serious expression.
Chapter 32 Undercurrent Kaido Shadow (Old Version)
The pirate ship sped through the rough sea, and the mechanical wreckage at the stern gradually disappeared into the distance.
Lin Zhan held Ace tightly in one hand and the communicator in the other, his brows furrowed.
Although Ace’s breathing was disordered, his eyes flickered with excitement after exhaustion.
When Zhongli’s urgent voice sounded in the communicator, Lin Zhan’s heart tightened.
He suddenly turned his head and looked into the distance, only to see a huge cloud of black smoke rolling up from the sea level, as if the end of the world was coming.
He grabbed Ace’s hand and said in a deep voice: “Let’s go!” The pirate ship’s engine roared, and it rushed towards the distance like an arrow.
“Wait, what is that?” Zhongli pointed at a flashing light on the nautical chart with a serious expression.
Lin Zhan raised his eyebrows. Through the glass of the cockpit, he could vaguely see the flashing light gradually approaching.
Weiwei’s voice sounded in the communicator: “Captain, I have detected the distribution of the star core fragments. All the fragments are gathering towards Kaido’s lair.”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, and he thought to himself: What on earth is Kaido planning?
He responded calmly into the communicator: “Weiwei, continue analyzing and see if there are any other clues.” At the same time, Lin Zhan’s system suddenly vibrated, and a cold prompt sounded in his mind: “Three abnormal energy sources detected.”
“Everyone, be alert. We may be in trouble.” There was a hint of nervousness in Lin Zhan’s tone.
He ordered: “Xiao, go and scout the direction of the black smoke and ensure safety.” Xiao nodded, and his figure instantly disappeared into the night.
The sea surface was pitch black under the night sky.
Xiao’s wind-sensing ability allows him to travel through the night sky with ease.
He quickly approached the black smoke and found that it was a huge battleship with Kaido’s logo engraved on the hull.
Just as he was about to return to report, he suddenly felt a cold wind passing by his ears, followed by the sound of gunfire.
Xiao reacted instantly, and the wind element formed a shield beside him, cutting off the bullets one by one.
But to his shock, a mechanical red light flashed in the sniper’s eyes.
“Kaido’s cyborg army…” Xiao said in his heart.
He quickly adjusted his direction and used the wind element’s stealth ability to silently go behind the sniper. A swift wind blade cut off the opponent’s gun.
“Klein, we’re under attack!” the sniper reported hurriedly over the intercom.
At the same time, Lin Zhan used his time control ability to replay the previous images on the ship and found that the enemy’s weapons were engraved with the emblem of the World Government.
“They are colluding with the navy!” A sneer flashed across Lin Zhan’s eyes, and he immediately ordered: “All ships are on alert, prepare for battle!”
When Ace heard Lin Zhan’s order, his eyes lit up and the heat in his body quickly gathered.
He waved his hands violently, and huge lava gushed out from the sea, covering the entire sea area.
The collision of waves and lava made a deafening sound, as if the entire ocean was boiling.
However, at this moment, Ace suddenly felt a violent vibration under his feet, and his attention was drawn to it.
“What is this?” Ace looked down and found a huge mechanical pipeline on the seabed, leading directly to the depths of the volcano.
He immediately realized that this might be some kind of secret weapon of Kaido.
He turned on the communicator and hurriedly reported to Lin Zhan: “Lin Zhan, there is something happening on the seabed!”
After Lin Zhan received the message, he stood up abruptly, looked towards the bow, and said in a firm tone: “We can’t retreat, we must find out Kaido’s background.” Just as he was about to give the order to move forward, he suddenly heard the system alarm sound.
His heart trembled, and he thought to himself: This time the enemy seems to be more difficult than I imagined.
Lin Zhan suddenly jumped up from his seat, his heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand.
The system’s alarm sounded sharp and piercing, like a steel needle piercing his brain: “The star core fragments are being transferred by remote control!” An indescribable feeling of anxiety surged in his heart. He grabbed the communicator, but found that the signal had been completely interfered with.
Damn it!
What on earth does Kaido want to do?!
At the same time, Ace also noticed something strange.
The vibrations under my feet became more and more intense, as if something huge was about to break out of the ground.
The lava rolled more violently, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of sulfur, burning his skin.
He clenched his fists instinctively, flames burning around him, like a wild beast about to go berserk.
At this moment, a huge shadow suddenly appeared above the crater, and its arrogant laughter shook the entire sea.
“Hahahaha! Lin Zhan, do you think you can stop me? The power of the star core will eventually belong to me!” That laughter, like a demon from hell, was full of ridicule and disdain.
That phantom was Kaido, the King of Beasts!
His huge dragon-shaped body was perched on the crater, and his scarlet eyes were like burning coals, staring fixedly in the direction where Lin Zhan was.
Lin Zhan gritted his teeth, slammed his fist on the console, and roared: “Weiwei! Activate the emergency plan! We must stop him!”
Chapter 33: Star Core Resonance Determines the Future (Old Version)
The system’s alarm continued to scream, pulling at Lin Zhan’s nerves like a rusty saw.
He pounded the console hard, but the cold feel of the metal did nothing to calm him down.
On the screen, the light spots representing the fragments of the star core were moving in a strange trajectory, completely deviating from the predetermined orbit.
“They are using the star core to remotely control us!” Ace’s voice came from the communicator, with a hint of unbelievable horror.
Lin Zhan suddenly turned his head to look at Ace on the screen, and saw that on his originally bronze skin, blue and purple mechanical lines were now emerging, like some kind of strange totem, spreading and flickering on his body, emitting a disturbing light.
At the same time, the ground beneath his feet began to tremble violently, and an indescribable feeling of oppression came from deep underground, as if some horrible existence was about to break out of the ground.
With a loud bang, blue-purple magma erupted from the crater, like a roaring dragon, soaring into the sky.
Kaido’s phantom descended from the sky like a god. His huge dragon-shaped body covered the sky and cast a large shadow, shrouding the entire world in a depressing atmosphere.
“Hahahaha! Lin Zhan, do you think you can stop me? Hand over all the fragments, otherwise the New World will become my mechanical paradise!” Kaido’s arrogant laughter shook the entire sea, and every word was filled with unparalleled arrogance and ambition.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Mechanical paradise?
What on earth does this lunatic want to do? !
He subconsciously clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from excessive force.
“Weiwei! Activate the emergency plan! Notify everyone to enter level one alert!” He yelled into the communicator, his voice hoarse and firm.
Now that things have come to this, we can only fight to the death!
At this moment, Zhongli’s voice suddenly appeared in his mind, with a hint of determination and tragedy: “Lin Zhan, I have activated the final protocol. The data of the star core has been uploaded to your consciousness. Remember, the star core is not a weapon, but the key to restarting the world… Hurry… Use the rule editor…”
Zhongli’s voice became weaker and weaker, and finally disappeared completely, leaving only empty silence.
Lin Zhan suddenly closed his eyes, and a huge stream of information poured into his mind, as if to tear his consciousness apart.
Star core…civilization jump program…rules editor…these fragmented information intertwined and collided in his mind, gradually piecing together an astonishing truth.
He suddenly opened his eyes, with a determined light flashing in them.
I see!
He finally understood!
“The star core is not a weapon, it is the key to restarting the world!” He repeated Zhongli’s words in a low voice, his tone full of strength and hope.
He took a deep breath, mobilized the power of the rock element in his body, and activated his time control ability at the same time.
The intersection of the two forces formed a huge quantum protective shield in front of him, blocking the gushing blue-purple magma.
“Kaido, you are wrong!” Lin Zhan’s voice sounded like thunder, echoing over the crater, “The power of the star core is not used to conquer and destroy, but to create and protect!”
Kaido snorted with disdain: “Humph! You overestimate your own abilities, little brat! You think you can stop me? That’s just wishful thinking!”
He swung his huge dragon claw down fiercely, with a devastating momentum, and slammed hard into the quantum shield.
The protective shield vibrated violently, making a harsh friction sound, as if it would break at any time.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, veins bulged on his forehead, and he tried his best to maintain the stability of the protective shield.
“Weiwei! Are you not okay yet?!” he roared.
“Almost! The rules editor is starting up… fifty percent… seventy percent…” Vivi’s voice came from the communicator, with a hint of anxiety and nervousness.
“Faster!” Lin Zhan felt that his strength was rapidly draining away, and cracks began to appear on the protective shield.
Kaido laughed wildly: “Hahaha! Give up! Lin Zhan! You can’t stop me!”
At this moment, Lin Zhan felt a powerful force surging from his body and resonated with the core of the star.
“Kaido…” He raised his head, with a strange light flashing in his eyes, “The game… has just begun…”
In Lin Zhan’s mind, the system’s prompt sound suddenly exploded like lightning that cuts through the night sky – “Star core affinity exceeds 70%, unlocking the authority for civilization transition!” A warm current instantly surged through his body, and he felt as if he had established some kind of mysterious connection with the entire universe. Countless stars sparkled before his eyes, and the whispers of an ancient and vast civilization echoed in his ears.
Almost at the same time, the originally aggressive Kaido’s phantom suddenly let out a shrill scream, and the originally solid dragon body began to break into pieces, and the blue-purple energy was like an out-of-control beast, biting him madly.
His dragon eyes, which were full of madness and ambition, were now also filled with incredible horror.
Finally, with an unwilling roar, Kaido’s shadow completely collapsed, turning into flying points of light and dissipating into the air.
However, the crisis has not been resolved.
From deep under the sea, there was a dull and powerful roar, like the roar of an ancient giant beast, causing ripples on the entire sea surface.
Lin Zhan felt the ground beneath his feet begin to shake violently, as if some giant monster was about to wake up from its slumber.
“Lin Zhan! It’s bad!” Vivi’s voice came from the communicator with a slight tremor, “We have discovered an abnormal energy reaction on the seabed! The new coordinates point to… the hiding place of Kaido’s body!” Her voice stopped abruptly, as if she had seen some extremely terrifying scene.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank to the bottom in an instant.
Where is Kaido’s real body hiding?
Could it be that this guy has been secretly accumulating strength, waiting for the final counterattack?
He took a deep breath and suppressed the uneasiness in his heart.
The collection of star cores has entered a white-hot stage, and we must not fail at this time!
He was about to give the order when suddenly, the star core sensor vibrated violently and made a shrill buzzing sound.
Lin Zhan turned his head suddenly and saw seven bright spots flashing strange red light on the radar screen, approaching them at an alarming speed. It seemed that a new enemy had appeared.
The corners of his mouth curled up in a cold arc, and he said softly: “It seems that the good show… has just begun.”
Chapter 34: Provocation of the Flame Claw (Old Version)
Seven bright scarlet spots flashed on the radar screen like hungry wolves hunting for prey, approaching at an astonishing speed.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes, a chill running up his spine from the soles of his feet.
These guys have no good intentions.
Loud bang!
The surface of the sea exploded, and a ferocious steel ship, like a ferocious beast emerging from its cocoon, suddenly broke through the surface of the sea, causing huge waves.
The black flag fluttered in the wind, with a burning skull printed on it. On the crossed bones below, strange flame patterns twisted and squirmed like a living thing.
“Hand over the star core, or I’ll burn you to charcoal!”
A rough voice echoed on the sea like thunder.
At the bow, there was a burly man with an ominous red light flashing in his right eye. His mechanical eye was like a poisonous snake staring at its prey, cold and cruel.
He opened his mouth wide, and the hot lava erupted like a volcano, turning into a thick pillar of fire and heading straight for Lin Zhan’s ship.
The air was distorted by the burning, the sea surface was boiling and evaporating, and a smell of sulfur filled the air.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank.
The lava column was moving so fast that it was within reach in the blink of an eye.
He could even feel the scorching heat coming towards him, and his skin felt like it was being pricked by needles.
At the critical moment, Lin Zhan let out a low cry.
The world seemed to have been paused, the surging waves stopped in mid-air, the lava columns solidified into hideous sculptures, and the smell of sulfur in the air also stagnated.
0.3 seconds, as short as a flash of lightning, but enough time for Lin Zhan to react.
He flashed and appeared on the deck of the enemy ship like a ghost.
“Flame Fruit: Magma Form detected.” The system’s cold prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
Lin Zhan sneered in his heart.
Magma form?
Haha, no matter how strong the flame is, in front of my rules, it is nothing but a lamb to be slaughtered.
“My sticky candy is sweeter than your fire!”
A teasing voice sounded.
Katakuri had appeared beside Lin Zhan at some point. He grinned, revealing his sharp teeth.
He waved his hands and, like a magic trick, wrapped the solidified lava column in a huge ball of glutinous candy.
The glutinous candy expanded rapidly, completely engulfing the pillar of fire, and finally turned into a huge candy cloud, exuding an enticing sweet fragrance.
“Catch your fire!” Katakuri laughed and threw the candy cloud at the burly man at the bow of the enemy ship.
“You fake one!”
A burning figure flew out from Lin Zhan’s ship, like a meteor across the night sky, and headed straight for the bow of the enemy ship.
It was Ace, his whole body ablaze with flames and his eyes sparkling with excitement.
“Boom!” The two flames collided violently in the air, making a deafening explosion.
The red flames and the orange flames intertwined together, like two dancing fire dragons, tearing and fighting in the sky.
The lava patterns on Ace’s body suddenly lit up, like stars embedded in flames, flashing dazzling light.
The flames on his body became more intense, and he could faintly smell the aura of a star core.
“What’s going on…” Lin Zhan looked at the star core light flashing on Ace’s body, and suddenly an ominous premonition arose in his heart…
Katakuri licked his lips and muttered to himself: “This taste… is a little bit wrong…”
Leo’s mechanical prosthetic eyes flashed a strange red light, and a cruel smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He slowly raised his right hand, and the light from his mechanical eye grew brighter and brighter…
The corners of Leo’s mouth formed a crazy arc, and the mechanical prosthetic eye embedded in the eye socket suddenly lit up with a strange purple light.
A creepy energy wave awakened like a dormant volcano, and the air around it seemed to be sucked out, making it suffocating.
“Try my ‘Amethyst Soul-Destroying Cannon’!” Leo grinned, and the mechanical device on his right hand made a clacking sound. A purple beam of energy condensed into the shape of a cannonball, and with the power to tear everything apart, it blasted straight towards Ace!
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and the premonition of danger swept over him like a tsunami.
That purple energy shell contained extremely terrifying power, as if it could completely annihilate the soul.
He didn’t have time to think, he grabbed Ace’s arm and yelled, “Get down!”
The two men rushed towards the side of the ship like arrows.
“Boom!” The purple energy shells almost brushed their backs and hit the deck.
A deafening explosion sounded instantly, and the entire steel ship shook violently.
The purple energy spread like a maggot on the tarsal bone, instantly corroding a huge hole in the hard steel deck. The high temperature even distorted the surrounding air.
Lin Zhan protected Ace tightly, and the two of them crashed into the side of the ship and rolled to the ground.
Before they could gain a foothold, seven huge skull and crossbones flags suddenly rose above the sea in the distance. The flames burning on the flags seemed to mock their inability to resist.
Kaido’s logo is printed on each flag.
Katakuri’s expression became extremely solemn. He narrowed his eyes, looking at the fleet gradually approaching from a distance, and said in a terrifyingly low voice: “This is a big trouble…”
Chapter 35 Sugar-coated Bullets and Sparks (Old Version)
The purple energy shells exploded on the deck, and the high-temperature shock wave knocked Lin Zhan and Ace to the ground.
Lin Zhan only felt his ears buzzing and a pungent burnt smell coming from his nose.
He struggled to get up, protecting Ace, and stared at the seven pirate ships approaching in the distance.
The skull and crossbones flag fluttered in the sea breeze, and the flame symbol looked like a devil’s grin, mocking their misery.
“Cough cough…” Ace covered his chest and coughed, his face covered with dust and blood.
“These guys… are Kaido’s Beast Pirates!”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly.
Kaido, known as the “strongest creature on land, sea and air”, is one of the Four Emperors of the New World and his strength is unfathomable.
What’s worse, they are now trapped on this damaged steel giant ship, like a turtle in a jar.
At this moment, a harsh mechanical sound echoed in the cabin: “Star core resonance rate 87%!”
Lin Zhan turned his head suddenly and saw that Leo’s mechanical prosthetic eye was flashing with a strange purple light. A powerful energy wave emanated from him, covering the entire sea area.
Ace suddenly cried out and covered his chest.
“My ability… is out of control!” The flames on his body boiled uncontrollably, as if they would explode at any time.
“Oh no! It’s a star core fragment!” Princess Vivi’s voice came from behind, with a hint of anxiety.
She grabbed Lin Zhan’s arm and dragged him towards the medical cabin.
“He used star core fragments to transform his artificial eye. We must cut off the data flow, otherwise Ace will be burned to ashes!”
Lin Zhan was pulled by Weiwei to run. Under the pale light of the disinfection lamp, he caught a glimpse of Weiwei’s delicate profile. Beads of sweat slid down her cheeks and gathered into a crystal dewdrop on her chin.
Her rapid breathing swept across the back of Lin Zhan’s neck, bringing a faint fragrance that made his heart slightly flutter.
The two rushed into the medical cabin, and Weiwei quickly closed the door and locked it.
In the small space, the smell of disinfectant and the fragrance of Weiwei’s body intertwined to create a strange atmosphere.
“He used his prosthetic eye to interfere with Ace’s devil fruit ability. We must reversely interfere with his prosthetic eye’s data flow!” Vivi pointed at the console, her tone hurried and decisive.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind.
He spread out his palm, and the pattern of the star core appeared in his palm, emitting a faint golden light.
“Use the wind element to create interference waves!” Before he finished speaking, the rock element energy in his other hand instantly wrapped around Weiwei’s hand, and they both touched the control console at the same time.
A strong energy wave spread out from the console and collided with the purple energy emitted by Leo’s mechanical eye.
The lights in the medical bay flickered, as if they would go out at any moment.
“Ah!” Weiwei cried out softly, her body trembling slightly.
Lin Zhan felt the warmth of her palm, as if he was holding a piece of hot jade.
“Hold on!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and increased his energy output.
The star core pattern on his palm became brighter and brighter, and the golden light almost pierced through the darkness.
Just then, a deafening roar was heard: “The cabin is mine!”
Immediately afterwards, a powerful glutinous force wave swept over, and the entire enemy ship seemed to have turned into a huge glutinous candy cocoon, wrapping them up in it.
Leo’s flames blasted rainbow-colored cracks in the sugar shell, but could not break through the sticky defense.
“It’s Katakuri!” Lin Zhan was delighted.
Katakuri is the leader of the “Three Sweet Generals” of the BIGMOM Pirates and possesses the powerful ability of the Mochi-Mochi Fruit.
It seems that he also noticed Leo’s conspiracy and tried to stop it.
Inside the medical cabin, Weiwei’s face was pale and her forehead was covered with sweat.
She held Lin Zhan’s hand tightly, as if she was grabbing a life-saving straw.
Lin Zhan looked at her face so close to him. Under the light of the disinfection lamp, her eyelashes trembled slightly and her lips were slightly parted, as if she was telling something silently.
He felt an inexplicable urge to hold her in his arms and protect her from any harm.
But now is not the time.
He took a deep breath and focused on the console.
He must cut off the data flow of Leo’s prosthetic eye as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous.
“Try harder!” Lin Zhan growled and poured all his energy into the console.
Suddenly, Leo’s mechanical prosthetic eye flashed, and the purple energy suddenly increased.
A powerful recoil force came, shaking Lin Zhan and Weiwei away.
“Oh no!” Weiwei screamed, lost her balance and fell backwards.
Lin Zhan was quick to act and put his arm around her waist to hold her up.
Their bodies were pressed tightly together, and they could feel each other’s body temperature.
Weiwei raised her head and looked at Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan looked at her, and an irresistible impulse surged in his heart…
“Lin Zhan…” Weiwei whispered softly, her voice was as soft as a feather, but with a hint of trembling.
“Hmm?” Lin Zhan responded subconsciously. His eyes fell on Weiwei’s lips. The faint pink color made him feel distracted.
Weiwei’s breathing became more and more rapid, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes were blurred.
She slowly closed her eyes and opened her lips slightly…
“Wait!” A voice suddenly broke the ambiguous atmosphere between the two.
The system’s cold prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind: “Star core affinity +8%”.
A warm current surged into his body and merged with the power of the star core, making him feel stronger than ever before.
At the same time, Leo’s mechanical prosthetic eye burst into dazzling sparks and made a crackling sound, like a short circuit.
Princess Weiwei exclaimed and subconsciously hid behind Lin Zhan. Her soft body pressed against his back, making him feel warm in his heart.
However, before Lin Zhan could react, a rough laugh came out of the mechanical eyes strangely: “Are you having fun?” The voice was low and full of deterrence, it was “Hundred Beasts” Kaido!
Lin Zhan looked up suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to his head.
He felt Weiwei’s body tremble slightly, and she grasped his arm tightly, her fingertips cold.
The air in the medical cabin seemed to freeze, and the smell of disinfectant became pungent. An ominous feeling enveloped the two of them.
Lin Zhan held Weiwei’s hand tightly. The star core pattern on his palm flashed with golden light. He could feel Weiwei’s rapid heartbeat, like a frightened deer.
“Kaido…” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and spat out the name, a fire burning in his chest.
He felt Weiwei’s fingers tightening, as if giving him silent support.
He took a deep breath and looked firmly at the mechanical prosthetic eye that was flashing with sparks. A powerful energy surged in his body.
“The game has just begun!”
Chapter 36 Dawn of the Mechanical Birds (Old Version)
Lin Zhan looked up suddenly, and a rusty smell of blood seemed to penetrate the smell of disinfectant in the medical cabin and rushed straight into his nostrils.
He felt Weiwei’s fingers were cold, like a piece of cold jade, tightly grasping his arm, with her fingertips slightly white.
“Kaido…” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and spat out the name, every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his throat, carrying uncontrollable anger.
He could feel Weiwei’s rapid heartbeat, like a frightened deer, trembling slightly in his palm.
He could feel the star core patterns on his palm getting hot, as if responding to his anger.
At dawn, a streak of pale sky just broke through the darkness of the night.
The sea breeze, with a salty and humid smell, gently blew across the deck of the Void.
Lin Zhan stood at the bow, gazing into the distance. Although he had not slept all night, his eyes were unusually sharp.
Suddenly, a sharp cry broke the silence of dawn.
“What’s that sound?” Princess Weiwei’s voice was filled with a hint of fear. She snuggled up to Lin Zhan tightly, as if only in this way could she get a sense of security.
Lin Zhan’s gaze froze instantly, and he suddenly raised his head and looked towards the sky.
They saw a dark shadow appearing in the distant sky, approaching them at an alarming speed.
It was a group of mechanical birds, each made of cold steel, with ferocious and aggressive lines.
There was a scarlet light flashing in their eye sockets, as if they were demons crawling out of hell, madly testing the brink of death.
“It’s Kaido’s guy!” Lin Zhan’s tone became extremely cold, and he could feel that the temperature in the air seemed to have dropped by several degrees.
The flock of mechanical birds was getting closer and closer, and each one was clearly visible.
Their appearances vary, some look like vultures, some look like falcons, and some look like some kind of ancient pterosaurs, but they all have the same symbol engraved on their bodies – Kaido’s Beasts Pirates.
“Star Core Harvester, activate!”
A cold voice came from the flock of mechanical birds. The voice did not come from a human mouth, but from some kind of synthesizer. It had a metallic texture and was creepy.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted. This was the power of the star core. It was the first time he actively used the star core’s analytical ability. It could see through everything and predict the enemy’s actions.
“Star core analysis!” Lin Zhan roared in a low voice, and his consciousness instantly entered a mysterious state.
In Lin Zhan s mind, the attack trajectory of the three hundred mechanical birds instantly appeared.
The flying speed, angle, and target of each mechanical bird were clearly presented in front of his eyes, as if he was playing a high-precision 3D game.
“Damn it, their target is the keel of the Void!” Lin Zhan’s face became extremely solemn. The keel of the Void is the support of the entire ship. Once the keel is destroyed, the Void will disintegrate instantly.
He must stop them!
“Xiao!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly.
A golden figure instantly appeared beside Lin Zhan. It was the captain of the special attack team, Xiao.
He had a tall and straight figure, sharp eyes, and exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.
“Captain!” Xiao’s voice was low and powerful. He knew what Lin Zhan needed him to do.
“Use your wind element to stop them for me!” There was a hint of command in Lin Zhan’s tone, but more of it was trust.
Xiao nodded, took a deep breath, opened his hands, and powerful wind elements gathered around him.
The wind was howling, making his robe rustle and his hair fly in the wind.
“Stop right there!” Xiao roared, and the wind element in his body instantly exploded, turning into golden chains that swept towards the flock of mechanical birds.
The golden chains danced in the air like snakes, accurately wrapping around each mechanical bird.
The mechanical birds tried to break free, but the golden chains became tighter and tighter, binding them tightly.
Bound by the golden chains, the speed of the flock of mechanical birds suddenly dropped. They were like a group of insects trapped in a spider web, unable to move.
Lin Zhan did not relax at all, he knew that these mechanical birds were not so easy to deal with.
There is absolutely no way that the weapons made by Kaido are so vulnerable.
“Weiwei, be careful!” Lin Zhan suddenly shouted loudly. He felt a strong sense of crisis.
Princess Weiwei was startled by Lin Zhan’s sudden shout, and she subconsciously stepped back.
At this moment, the flock of mechanical birds bound by golden chains suddenly changed.
Their bodies began to deform, and their iron bones made a teeth-grinding friction sound.
“Oh no, they are going to self-destruct!” Lin Zhan’s face turned extremely ugly. He had already guessed Kaido’s plan.
Once these mechanical birds explode, the Void will suffer a devastating blow.
They must be stopped!
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, and the star core energy in his body exploded instantly.
He combined his rock element with the power of the star core to construct a prismatic shield in the air.
These shields are crystal clear, emitting faint starlight. They are like huge beehives, trapping the flock of mechanical birds firmly inside.
Just then, Weiwei suddenly screamed.
“Lin Zhan, look! They… they are sharing attack data!” Weiwei’s voice trembled slightly, her eyes fixed on the flock of mechanical birds.
Lin Zhan was shocked when he heard this. He quickly activated his star core analysis ability and carefully observed the movements of the mechanical bird flock.
Sure enough, just as Weiwei said, these mechanical birds were sharing attack data in some way.
They seem to be learning, adapting, and looking for a breakthrough.
Lin Zhan’s face became extremely solemn. He knew that he had met a tough opponent.
Kaido’s technological power is even more powerful than he imagined.
Suddenly, the flight trajectory of the mechanical birds changed.
They no longer flew aimlessly, but began to move in a regular pattern, as if performing some complex calculations.
Their target was the keel of the Void!
“Damn it, they found the weakness of the dragon bone!” Lin Zhan roared, and the star core energy in his body surged wildly.
We must stop them! No matter what, we must protect the Void!
At this moment, a cold system prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
“Star core level defense activated!”
The next moment, the entire sea area lit up, and countless stars rose from the bottom of the sea and gathered around the Void.
These starlights are like tiny particles, surrounding the Void and forming an indestructible barrier.
Lin Zhan felt his power surge, and he could clearly feel the connection between the star core and the Void.
He has become one with the Void, he is the Void, and the Void is him!
The flock of mechanical birds crashed into the starlight barrier like moths to a flame.
“BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!”
A series of explosions rang out, deafening.
The flock of mechanical birds exploded on the starlight barrier, turning into countless metal fragments that fell like raindrops.
However, these metal fragments did not cause any damage to the starlight barrier. They were like hitting an invisible wall and were bounced away instantly.
Lin Zhan stood quietly at the bow, looking at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with shock.
The power of the star core is stronger than he imagined.
At this moment, Lin Zhan felt a fishy and sweet taste in his throat.
He couldn’t help but cough up a mouthful of blood, which stained his clothes red.
“Lin Zhan, are you okay?” Princess Weiwei quickly supported Lin Zhan.
“I’m fine.” Lin Zhan shook his head. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and showed a bitter smile on his face.
The forceful use of the power of the star core put a great strain on his body.
He must find a way to control the power of the star core as soon as possible, otherwise, he will be swallowed by the star core.
At this moment, Lin Zhan felt a sharp pain in his fingers.
He looked down and saw that his fingertips were cracked and blood was slowly flowing out.
He looked at his fingertips, and suddenly, a crazy idea flashed through his mind.
He bit his fingertip violently, smearing blood across his eyes.
Lin Zhan bit his fingertips, and the scarlet blood smeared around his eye sockets, like some kind of wild totem.
A strange energy wave spread out from him, distorting the surrounding light.
He growled, “Rule editor – gravity reversal!” Before he finished speaking, the falling metal fragments seemed to be pulled by some invisible force, and actually went against the direction of gravity and rushed madly towards the sky.
The metal fragments collided with each other, making a harsh friction sound, like a group of steel monsters roaring.
Princess Weiwei covered her mouth in horror. She felt her stomach churning and this counterintuitive sight almost suffocated her.
The metal fragments circled in the sky, getting faster and faster, and finally merged into a huge phantom of Kaido.
The phantom was composed of countless tiny metal fragments, flashing a cold light, like a demon crawling out of hell, bringing with it a terrifying sense of oppression.
Lin Zhan felt dizzy and a powerful force locked him down, as if he was stuck in a quagmire and unable to move.
At this moment, the system’s warning sounded in his mind: “The star core energy is locked!” Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
He looked up at the huge phantom of Kaido, and saw that the phantom’s eyes were flashing scarlet light, staring at him intently, as if wanting to devour him.
“Lin Zhan…” Weiwei’s voice trembled with a hint of despair.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth and tried to stay awake.
He knew that a fierce battle was about to begin.
Chapter 37: The Behemoth Trapped in a Time Cage (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s head was buzzing, as if ten thousand mosquitoes were circling around his ears.
The phantom of Kaido was looking down from above, with his mechanical wings slowly spreading out, and every flap brought a suffocating feeling of oppression.
Countless metal fragments rubbed and collided, making sharp and piercing noises, like the roar of a steel monster, striking deep into the soul.
“The star core is mine!” The voice of Kaido’s shadow was low and hoarse, with a metallic hissing sound, echoing in the empty space, making people’s eardrums numb.
Immediately afterwards, purple energy chains fell from the sky like poisonous snakes, carrying with them heart-pounding energy fluctuations, aiming directly at Lin Zhan!
The chain was extremely fast and would tie up Lin Zhan in the blink of an eye.
The breath of death was overwhelming, and Lin Zhan’s hair stood on end.
At this critical moment, countless data streams rolled rapidly in the depths of Lin Zhan’s pupils, like precision gears, running madly.
This is the power of the fruit of rules, the key to controlling time!
Everything around seemed to be paused.
The metal fragments remained still in the air, and the wings of Kaido’s phantom also froze in place. The purple energy chains stayed less than half a meter away from Lin Zhan.
The short 0.5 seconds was Lin Zhan’s only chance!
He didn’t care about the burden on his body, and tried his best to mobilize the rock elements in his body. He quickly formed seals with his hands and engraved complex star core patterns on the purple energy chain.
The heaviness of the rock element and the mystery of the star core patterns are intertwined together, emitting a faint golden light.
This is Lin Zhan’s desperate gamble. He wants to integrate the power of the star core into the chain, weaken its energy, and create an opportunity for the next counterattack.
Time flies, and 0.5 seconds passes in a flash.
The moment time resumed flowing, Lin Zhan felt as if his body had been hollowed out, and a feeling of weakness surged into his heart.
The purple energy chain with star core patterns continued to wrap around Lin Zhan.
“Hahaha! Lin Zhan, your struggle is meaningless! The power of the star core will eventually belong to me!” Kaido’s shadow laughed arrogantly, as if he had already secured victory.
However, just as the chain was about to touch Lin Zhan, a figure rushed into the battlefield like an arrow.
“My sticky candy is sweeter than your chains!” Katakuri’s iconic laughter resounded through the sky, with a hint of cynicism, but full of strong self-confidence.
He quickly formed seals with his hands, and the power of the Nuo Nuo Fruit instantly erupted.
Countless sticky glutinous rice pastes surged out like waves, instantly wrapping up the purple energy chain.
The moment the glutinous rice paste came into contact with the chains, it solidified at a speed visible to the naked eye, and eventually turned into huge candy pillars, firmly locking the purple energy chains inside.
The air was filled with the sweet aroma of candy, which formed a sharp contrast with the solemn atmosphere on the battlefield.
“Katakuri, well done!” Lin Zhan knew that Katakuri’s Mochi-Mochi Fruit ability could effectively dissolve physical attacks, trap the energy chains, and buy them precious time.
However, Kaido’s shadow did not give up.
He roared, and his mechanical wings flapped violently, trying to break free from the candy column.
At this moment, a golden figure appeared in front of Kaido’s shadow like a ghost.
It s Xiao!
He was seen holding a spear condensed from the wind element, his body spinning like a whirlwind, and countless wind blades cutting through the void like knife blades.
“Wind element, bind!”
Xiao let out a low growl, and the wind-element spear in his hand suddenly thrust out, transforming into a golden chain that wrapped around the neck of Kaido’s phantom.
The wind element chain contracted tightly, making a harsh friction sound, as if it was going to strangle Kaido’s phantom’s neck.
At the same time, a hot breath came from afar.
“Flame-Flame Fruit, take it!” Ace’s voice exploded in the air like thunder, carrying with it flaming passion and fighting spirit.
I saw flames burning in his hands, and the scorching flames condensed into a huge pillar of fire in the air, spraying towards Kaido’s shadow.
However, Ace’s attack did not hit Kaido’s phantom directly, but under the guidance of Xiao’s wind element chain, a circular fire storm formed around the phantom.
“Star Core Molten Wind!” Ace and Xiao roared at the same time, exerting their strength to the extreme.
With the help of the hurricane, the temperature of the flames rose rapidly, forming hot lava wind blades that madly cut through Kaido’s phantom body.
The mechanical fragments began to melt under the high temperature, making a sizzling sound, and the air was filled with a burnt smell.
Kaido’s shadow let out a painful roar and his body began to tremble violently.
He tried to break free from the wind elemental chains, but was unable to do so.
The lava wind blades continued to tear at the core of the phantom, severing the energy lines connecting the metal fragments.
Lin Zhan stared at Kaido’s shadow closely. He knew that now was their best chance to fight back.
As long as they can destroy the core of Kaido’s phantom, they can completely get rid of the threat of the star core.
He took a deep breath, mobilized all the strength in his body, and prepared to launch the final attack.
However, at this moment, a dazzling purple arc suddenly burst out from the core of Kaido’s phantom.
“Be careful!” Weiwei exclaimed.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged into his heart.
What does this purple arc mean?
Suddenly, the core of Kaido’s phantom exploded with a series of dazzling purple arcs, crackling, and the air was instantly filled with a pungent smell of ozone.
Lin Zhan only felt his scalp tingling, and the dangerous aura was like a substance tightly strangling his throat.
Be careful! Weiwei s scream pierced her eardrums like a sharp sword. At the same moment, the long-lost system prompt sound suddenly rang in Lin Zhan s mind, with a rare hint of urgency: ** Warning! Abnormal fluctuations in the star core energy! Interference from an unknown energy source detected! **
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and without caring about anything else, he immediately activated his Observation Haki.
Looking into the distance, I saw that the originally calm sea surface was now surging violently like boiling water.
Seven huge figures slowly rose up. They were seven mechanical platforms engraved with Kaido’s logo!
Each platform exudes an unsettling metallic luster, and the countless complex mechanical structures appear hideous and terrifying under the reflection of the electric arcs.
What shocked Lin Zhan the most was that he clearly saw that on each floating platform, there was a piece of star core fragment that was flickering with faint light!
That was not pure star core energy, but an alien body that had been eroded by some unknown energy, emitting a strange purple light.
“What’s going on?!” Ace was also stunned by this sudden change. The flames danced wildly around him, illuminating his slightly confused face.
Katakuri’s expression also became solemn, and the glutinous rice paste surged around him like a living thing, ready to take on new challenges at any time.
Xiao tightly grasped the wind-element spear in his hand, his sharp eyes fixed on the mechanical platform in the distance, like a cheetah ready to pounce.
Lin Zhan stared at the seven mechanical floating platforms, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
He vaguely felt that this was Kaido’s real back-up plan, the real conspiracy hidden behind the phantom.
Suddenly, a figure slowly stood up on one of the mechanical platforms.
He was a tall man wearing a black combat uniform, with short silver hair flying messily in the sea breeze.
The most striking thing is that his left eye is actually a mechanical prosthetic eye that flashes with a strange purple light.
“Leo!” Vivi’s exclamation rang out again, with a hint of disbelief.
The man called Leo slowly raised his head, his mechanical eye flashing dangerously, and a stream of purple data was shooting out of his artificial eye…
Chapter 38: The Star Core Puppet Reveals Its True Form (Old Version)
Chapter 38: The Star Core Puppet Reveals Its True Form
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and a sense of crisis like a thorn in the back instantly spread throughout his body.
The purple data stream shot out from the mechanical eyes of the man named Leo, like some kind of startup command, instantly activating the murderous intent hidden in this sea area.
“Star core resonance rate is 100%!” Leo’s voice was not loud, but it clearly penetrated the noise of the sea breeze, with a metallic coldness.
Before he finished speaking, the sea surface suddenly surged, and twelve huge black shadows broke out of the water.
There were twelve mechanical puppets of different shapes, each of which was dozens of meters tall and covered with thick metal armor. Their joints flashed with eerie purple light, like twelve demons from hell, emitting a suffocating sense of oppression.
“It’s coming!” Lin Zhan growled, and clenched his palms suddenly. The star core patterns on the palms began to jump like a living thing, emitting a faint golden light.
He stared at the mechanical puppets intently, his brain like a high-speed computer, frantically analyzing every detail on them.
“Analysis – there is a 0.03 second delay in all puppet joints!” Lin Zhan’s 0.03 second delay is insignificant for ordinary people, but in a battle of his level, it is enough to decide the outcome.
“Rock element, resonate!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and the sea surface under his feet suddenly shook. Countless tiny rock particles seemed to be given life and rushed towards the mechanical puppets frantically.
The rock particles quickly attached to the puppet’s ankle joints, like countless tiny carving knives, vibrating and rubbing at an extremely high frequency.
It was the resonance of rock element and star core energy, a combined attack with extremely destructive power.
Crack Crack
Tiny cracking sounds were heard one after another, and tiny cracks began to appear on the ankle joints of the mechanical puppets.
Although these cracks are inconspicuous, they are like ant holes in a collapsed dam, foreshadowing an impending collapse.
Just as Lin Zhan was concentrating on analyzing the puppet’s weaknesses, Katakuri also moved.
“Glutinous rice cannon!” He roared, and rushed into the group of puppets like a ghost. His hands rotated at high speed like a blender, stirring the surrounding glutinous rice paste into a huge vortex.
The muzzles of those mechanical puppets have begun to charge, and dazzling plasma beams converge at the muzzles, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations.
What Katakuri has to do is to stop these plasma cannons from firing.
He wrapped a large amount of glutinous rice paste around the muzzles of the plasma cannons, as if he were putting a thick layer of candy coating on them.
These glutinous rice pastes have extremely strong viscosity and ductility, and can effectively absorb and disperse the energy of plasma cannons.
“Go back!” Katakuri roared, and suddenly exerted force with both hands, throwing the candy clouds wrapped in the plasma cannon at Leo in the distance.
At the same time, Ace also exploded.
On his body, mechanical lines emerged like blood vessels, flashing with eerie purple light.
It is the fusion of star core energy and the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit, an unprecedented power.
“Let me see the real star core energy!” Ace roared, and clenched his hands suddenly. The flames condensed wildly in his hands, and finally formed a giant sword burning with blazing flames.
But this is not an ordinary flaming sword, it is made of liquid lava, which contains a large amount of star core energy and exudes a suffocating sense of oppression.
“Star Core Lava Sword!” Ace roared, and rushed towards the group of puppets like a cannonball. The giant lava sword in his hand, with the momentum of creating the world, fiercely chopped at one of the mechanical puppets.
The lava giant sword collided with the armor of the mechanical puppet, making a loud bang, sparks flying, and lava flying.
The armor of the mechanical puppet was cut open in an instant like tofu, revealing the complex mechanical structure inside.
Ace didn’t pause at all, and swung the giant lava sword in his hand again, like the scythe of the god of death, reaping the lives of those mechanical puppets.
In just a few breaths, three mechanical puppets were split in half by him and completely lost their combat effectiveness.
However, Lin Zhan’s expression did not relax at all, but became even more solemn.
He stared at Leo in the distance, always feeling that things were not that simple.
That man acted too calm from beginning to end, as if everything was under his control.
Those mechanical prosthetic eyes that flashed with eerie purple light were like a bottomless black hole, hiding some disturbing secrets.
Suddenly, Lin Zhan discovered that a strange smile appeared at the corner of Leo’s mouth.
“It’s over…” he said softly, his voice low and cold, like a call from hell.
“Not good!” Lin Zhan’s heart was filled with alarm bells, and a strong sense of crisis instantly surged into his heart.
He suddenly turned his head and looked at the mechanical puppets that were split apart by Ace, and suddenly discovered that an extremely unstable energy fluctuation was flashing at the core of those puppets.
“Retreat quickly!” Lin Zhan roared at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with anxiety and fear.
“Self-destruction program, activated!” Leo’s voice was like the announcement of the god of death, echoing throughout the sea.
The next moment, a dazzling purple light suddenly burst out from the core of those split mechanical puppets, and a suffocating energy wave spread instantly.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The continuous explosions were like the end of the world. The entire sea area began to tremble violently. Countless sea water was blown into mist, forming columns of water that shot up into the sky.
Katakuri and Ace were instantly swallowed up by the shock wave of the explosion, and their lives and deaths were in danger.
Lin Zhan tried his best to keep his body steady, staring at the center of the explosion, his heart sinking to the bottom.
What exactly does Leo want to do?
Just as Lin Zhan was puzzled, a faint voice came from the smoke of the explosion: “Ahem… Lin Zhan, be careful of his eyes…”
The shock wave of the explosion blew Lin Zhan away, and the salty sea water poured into his mouth, choking him and causing him to cough continuously.
There was a constant buzzing in his ears and his vision was blurred, but he still stared at the center of the explosion, trying to see what was happening.
Thick smoke billowed, covering the sky and the sun, and a few twisted metal wreckages could be vaguely seen rolling in the sea.
Leo’s figure had disappeared, and only a few intermittent mechanical sounds echoed in the air: “Lord Kaido said… the core of the star is…!” Ziza Leo’s mechanical prosthetic eyes burst out with dazzling sparks, like the last struggle of a dying man, and finally went out completely.
At the last moment when the artificial eye went completely dark, Lin Zhan seemed to see a string of flashing coordinates, which disappeared in a flash, so fast that he almost thought it was an illusion.
At the same time, the system on his wrist vibrated, and bright red fonts on the screen flashed a warning: “The core energy of the star core is fluctuating abnormally!” Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and an inexplicable chill rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
This string of coordinates, this energy fluctuation what do they mean?
He subconsciously clenched his fists, and the star core patterns on his palms were so hot that they seemed to be burning.
“Oh no…” He muttered to himself, his voice low and hoarse, as if he had a premonition that something terrible was about to happen.
In the distance, the sea surface began to surge violently, making an unsettling roar, as if some giant creature was about to break out of the water…
Chapter 39: Fleet Behind the Shadow (Old Version)
The sea surged more violently, and the waves roared like mad, hitting the side of the Lone Star.
In the distance, a huge monster was slowly rising from the sea, blocking out the sky, casting a large shadow, and swallowing up all the sunlight.
It was a giant mechanical beast, its body made of steel gleaming with a cold luster. It was dozens of times larger than the mecha Leo had driven before, and it was like a moving island.
On the ferocious beast’s head, the scarlet electronic eyes flashed with ferocity, and the huge metal fangs shone coldly, making people shudder.
What is even more shocking is that above the head of the mechanical beast, there is a translucent shadow floating, it is Kaido, the Hundred Beasts !
His iconic dragon horns and unruly expression make even his shadow full of oppression.
“The core of the star… is about to fully awaken!” Kaido’s shadowy voice exploded on the sea like thunder, with a hint of excitement that was difficult to conceal, “Lin Zhan, hand it over obediently, and you can suffer less physical pain!”
Lin Zhan stood at the bow, facing the strong wind, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring closely at Kaido’s shadow.
His heart was beating wildly, and the burning sensation of the star core patterns on his palms became stronger, as if he had some kind of resonance with the giant mechanical beast.
He felt a powerful force awakening, a force that could overturn the world!
“You wish!” Lin Zhan snorted coldly, bit his fingertips and wiped the blood across his eyes.
The scarlet blood flowed down his cheeks, adding a touch of wildness and determination to him.
“Rule Editor – Star Core Gravity Field!” Lin Zhan’s voice was low and powerful, as if carrying some ancient spell.
A circle of purple energy ripples visible to the naked eye spread out instantly with Lin Zhan as the center, covering the entire sea area.
The giant mechanical beast’s movements suddenly froze, as if it was nailed in mid-air by an invisible giant hand, unable to move.
“Roar!” The mechanical beast let out a deafening roar, and its iron body trembled violently. It tried to break free from the restraints, but to no avail.
The system screen on Lin Zhan’s wrist glowed brightly, and a line of golden words appeared: “Star Core Affinity Breaks 80%! Unlock a new ability: Star Core Field!”
At the same time, Zhongli, who was standing next to Lin Zhan, suddenly had his AI core flashing, and data streams poured out like a waterfall, forming a complex energy matrix around him.
“The core coordinates of the star core have been detected… overlapping with Kaido’s volcano nest!” Zhongli’s voice was a little hurried, and the emblem of the Navy’s innovative faction flashed in the data stream, “But… the data is interfered with and cannot be accurately locked…” His voice became weaker and weaker, and the frequency of the AI ??core flashing became slower and slower, as if it was about to overload.
“Vivi!” Lin Zhan suddenly turned his head and looked at Princess Vivi.
Princess Weiwei’s face was solemn. Her fingers were tapping rapidly on the console, and she intercepted an encrypted communication.
“The target is the star core, not Lin Zhan!” Princess Weiwei’s voice was a little shocked, “The Navy Reformists… they are also coveting the power of the star core!”
On the radar screen, three red spots were approaching rapidly from different directions, indicating that three naval fleets were encircling them.
Chapter 39 of Lin Zhan: The Fleet Behind the Shadow
Lin Zhan frowned, feeling an uneasy premonition in his heart.
The Navy’s reformists, Kaido’s phantom, the star core…all of this seems to point to a huge conspiracy.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
Now is not the time to think, we must first solve the crisis at hand!
“Zhongli, can you hold on?” Lin Zhan asked in a deep voice.
Zhongli’s AI core flickered, and a faint voice came: “Try your best… to maintain… the star core analysis…”
Lin Zhan turned his gaze to Princess Weiwei, “Weiwei, notify all crew members to prepare for battle!”
“Understood!” Princess Weiwei followed the order without hesitation.
Lin Zhan looked at Kaido’s shadow again, his eyes full of fighting spirit, “Kaido, your game is over!”
Suddenly, a dazzling red light began to flash on the giant mechanical beast, and the energy fluctuations became more and more violent, like a bomb about to explode…
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
“Not good…” he whispered.
The giant mechanical beast was flashing a dazzling red light, and its iron body was making a crackling sound like a red-hot iron.
A terrifying energy wave swept over, and the sea surface rolled violently like boiling water.
“Boom!” With a deafening sound, the mechanical beast exploded!
The dazzling white light swallowed up everything in an instant, and the shock wave blew the “Lone Star” away. Lin Zhan felt that his eardrums were about to be shattered, and a strong smell of burning filled the air.
When the smoke cleared, a huge hole appeared on the sea surface, and the sea water rushed in frantically, creating a huge whirlpool.
Kaido’s shadow slowly emerged in the center of the explosion, and he laughed wildly: “Have you had enough fun, kid!” At this moment, the system screen on Lin Zhan’s wrist vibrated violently, and a line of blood-red font popped up: “New mission detected-the Navy’s innovators intervene in the battle for the star core.”
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He suddenly raised his head and looked into the distance, only to see three huge silhouettes of naval battleships rising slowly on the horizon, like three steel behemoths, approaching the “Lone Star” with a suffocating sense of oppression… Lin Zhan grabbed Weiwei’s arm, “It seems that the show has just begun…” he whispered with a hint of madness in his tone.
His brows were furrowed, and a sense of uneasiness welled up in his heart.
Chapter 40: Technological Storm under the Iron Curtain (Old Version)
Chapter 40 Technological Storm under the Iron Curtain
On the sea filled with smoke, the Lone Star was shaking violently, like a small boat drifting in a storm.
Lin Zhan held onto the side of the boat tightly with one hand and wiped the dust off his face with the other. The salty sea breeze mixed with the pungent smell of gunpowder made him frown.
On the distant horizon, three gigantic naval battleships were slowly approaching, and the oppressive feeling of steel behemoths was overwhelming.
“It’s really haunting us…” Lin Zhan cursed in a low voice, but his eyes were shining with excitement.
He knew that this battle was inevitable, but he also longed for it, eager to prove himself with strength and to prove the strength of the Hollow Pirates.
“Beep-beep-beep–” the shrill alarm sounded throughout the “Lone Star”. The crew members ran around nervously, preparing for the upcoming baptism of fire.
“Lou Hu, are you ready?” Lin Zhan asked through the communicator.
“Everything is ready, Captain!” A steady voice came from the communicator, with a hint of uncontrollable excitement, “The quantum barrier can be activated at any time!”
Lin Zhan’s mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a confident smile.
He knew that Louhuhuda was the most reliable logistical support on the Lone Star and one of the biggest trump cards in his hand.
This tech geek may look silly on the outside, but he possesses wisdom and creativity that is unimaginable to ordinary people.
The three naval battleships were getting closer and closer, and the black muzzles of their guns were like giant beasts ready to devour their prey, emitting a heart-pounding chill.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, like a taut string that could break at any time.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!” Three dazzling beams of light streaked across the sky, carrying destructive power, heading straight for the Lone Star.
Vice Admiral Ryan stood on the command platform of the flagship, with a sneer on his face. Through the communicator, his voice was cold and ruthless: “Hand over the star core, otherwise you will be wiped out!”
“Haha, Lieutenant General Ryan, you really think highly of us.” Lin Zhan sneered
“Quantum barrier – activate!” Just as the electromagnetic cannon was about to hit the “Lone Star”, a rumbling sound rang out in the communicator.
“Buzz–” A low buzzing sound was heard, and a layer of light blue energy field instantly enveloped the entire “Lone Star”, like a huge blue eggshell, protecting the battleship inside.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!” The light beams from the three electromagnetic cannons hit the blue energy field hard, bursting into dazzling flames, as brilliant as fireworks.
However, this terrifying energy that was enough to destroy a small island only caused rainbow-colored ripples in the energy field and could not shake the Lone Star at all.
Seeing this scene, Vice Admiral Ryan’s face turned pale instantly. He never thought that this little-known Void Pirate Group actually possessed such powerful defense technology.
“Weiwei, it’s your turn.” Lin Zhan said into the communicator.
“Understood.” Princess Weiwei’s voice was clear and firm, with a hint of cunning.
The communication channel was suddenly connected, and Princess Weiwei’s voice rang out across the battlefield: “Vice Admiral Ryan, do you really want to disobey the Navy Marshal’s secret order to ‘observe the star core’?”
Princess Weiwei’s voice was like a thunder, exploding in Lieutenant General Ryan’s ears.
His face was gloomy and his heart was full of struggle.
He knew that the Admiral’s order was to observe the Star Core, not to destroy it, and certainly not to go to war with the pirate group that possessed the Star Core.
“This…” Lieutenant General Ryan was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer.
Princess Weiwei continued, “Vice Admiral Ryan, your every move represents the Navy and the World Government. Do you really want to disregard the interests of the World Government for personal grudges?”
Princess Vivi’s words were sharp and pointed, hitting Vice Admiral Ryan’s vital points.
He took a deep breath and tried to suppress the anger in his heart.
“Cease fire!” Lieutenant General Ryan finally made a choice and ordered to stop the attack.
Seeing that the naval fleet stopped attacking, Lin Zhan showed a sneer.
He knew that this was only temporary and the battle was far from over.
Lin Zhan spread out his palm, and a fragment of a star core emitting a faint glow lay quietly in his palm.
The lines on the star core fragments flow slowly like living things, emitting a mysterious and powerful force.
“Rule Editor – Gravity Reversal!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and a powerful energy surged out of his body and poured into the fragments of the star core.
“Buzz ” The star core fragments shone brightly, and an invisible force instantly enveloped the entire battlefield.
“Crack, crack, crack–” The shields of the three naval battleships shattered like glass, revealing the steel bodies inside.
Under Lin Zhan’s control, the rock elements turned into thick chains, which wrapped around the navy battleship like a giant python, making a harsh friction sound.
“Star core affinity +5%.” The system prompt sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
Lin Zhan raised his head and looked at Lieutenant General Ryan in the distance, “Lieutenant General Ryan, this game has just begun…”
“Captain, they are retreating! Turn 180 degrees and evacuate at full speed!” The lookout’s shrill voice cut through the noise of the Lone Star.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and looked at the naval fleet in the distance that was emitting thick smoke but was determined to turn around. An ominous premonition came to his mind.
“Something’s wrong… There’s definitely something wrong.” Lin Zhan muttered to himself. The star core fragments in his palm were slightly hot, as if warning him of something.
The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and a lingering, harsh sound of metal rubbing against each other, as if some giant machine was slowly waking up beneath the sea.
Suddenly, there was a noisy electric sound coming from the communicator, followed by the hoarse voice of Vice Admiral Ryan: “Void Pirates, you don’t have much time left… Enjoy the last madness!” The voice stopped abruptly, leaving only an endless busy tone.
Lin Zhan frowned. Ryan’s threatening tone made him even more uneasy.
Princess Vivi walked quickly to Lin Zhan’s side, a hint of anxiety on her delicate face: “Lin Zhan, I always feel that Ryan’s retreat was too sudden, and… look over there!” Vivi pointed to the sea in the distance, where a huge mechanical platform slowly rose. Kaido’s pirate flag was particularly eye-catching, and a strange purple light lit up on the platform. The purple light was like some kind of evil eye, staring at the Lone Star.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and suppressed the uneasiness in his heart. He could feel that the real crisis had just begun.
Louhuda also ran to the deck. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose and said solemnly, “Captain, the vibrations under the sea are getting stronger and stronger. I can feel…something huge is about to come out!”
Lin Zhan stared at the sea. The purple light became stronger and stronger, and the sea surface began to roll violently, as if some huge monster was about to break out of the water.
“Prepare for battle!” He growled and tightly grasped the star core fragment in his hand. No matter what he was about to face, he would not retreat.
“Crack–” a teeth-grinding sound of metal friction broke the calm of the sea. Immediately afterwards, the sea surface suddenly exploded, and countless sea water rushed into the sky. Under the reflection of the purple light, it was like the end of the world.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and he saw…
Chapter 41: Mechanical Sea Dragon’s Double Chess (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s breathing almost stopped.
A ferocious mechanical head poked out from the rolling sea water. It had a streamlined metal shell and flashed a strange purple light, like some kind of monster from the abyss.
Following closely behind is a neck made of steel, thick and powerful, connecting to the huge body.
It slowly rose up, revealing its full appearance – it was a gigantic mechanical sea dragon, hovering above the sea, its size even larger than that of the navy’s warships!
“What is that?” Louhuda’s voice was trembling. He pushed his glasses and his eyes behind the lenses were full of fear.
Lin Zhan stared at the mechanical sea dragon, feeling the suffocating pressure emanating from it.
“That’s… ‘Jaws of Order’!” A slightly mechanical voice suddenly sounded in the command room of the Lone Star. It was Zhongli. His artificial intelligence core was running at high speed, and countless data streams were scrolling frantically on his virtual screen.
Zhongli’s voice was filled with rare solemnity: “This is the ultimate weapon of the Navy’s innovative faction, the Jaw of Order! They combined star core technology with mechanical engineering to create this monster that can rival ancient weapons!”
The mechanical sea dragon completely surfaced and let out a low roar. The sound was as harsh as the friction of metal, causing pain in the eardrums.
Lin Zhan noticed that on its back, there were seven huge energy cores embedded, each of which emitted a disturbing purple light.
At this moment, Zhongli’s voice sounded again, with a sharp warning: “Warning! The fluctuation of the energy core… the fluctuation of the energy core is exactly the same as the fluctuation of the star core in Kaido’s volcanic lair!”
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, he felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and instantly understood Ryan’s plan.
“Kaido…the Navy…they actually joined forces!” He said gritting his teeth, the anger in his heart erupting like a volcano.
“Are they crazy? Collaborating with pirates is a disgrace to the navy!” Princess Vivi shouted angrily, obviously unable to accept this fact.
“It’s not that simple, Weiwei.” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He knew that now was not the time to be angry and he had to find a solution as soon as possible.
He quickly scanned the mechanical sea dragon, looking for its weakness.
Those purple energy cores are undoubtedly the key.
“Rule editing – data interference!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, mobilizing the star core power in his body.
He condensed the rock element between his palms, trying to interfere with the data operation of the mechanical sea dragon through the resonance of the star core.
He slapped his palms hard towards the sea surface, and an invisible shock wave spread out instantly. The power of the rock element quickly climbed onto the joints of the mechanical sea dragon like a spider web, trying to form cracks that resonated with the star core.
The mechanical sea dragon seemed to have sensed Lin Zhan’s intention. It roared even more violently, and the energy core on its back flashed an even brighter light.
Purple energy beams shot out from the energy core like lasers, accurately hitting Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan’s body tensed up instantly, and he felt an unprecedented threat.
Those energy beams contain powerful star core power. Once hit, the consequences will be disastrous.
“Time control!” Lin Zhan activated the power of rules without hesitation. He slowed down the flow of time around him to the extreme, allowing himself to barely see the trajectory of the energy beam.
He shuttled between the energy beams like a ghost, narrowly avoiding fatal attacks each time.
He could feel that the power of the rules of time was rapidly depleting, and he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible.
“Rock element…prism!” Lin Zhan condensed the rock element again. This time, he did not use it to interfere with the data of the mechanical sea dragon. Instead, he shaped it into a huge prism and blocked it in front of himself.
The purple energy beam bombarded the rock prism, causing a strange refraction. The originally straight energy beam was twisted into various shapes and deviated from its original direction.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity, exerted force on his feet, and rushed towards the mechanical sea dragon like an arrow.
He wanted to destroy those energy cores to stop it from launching further attacks.
At this moment, Weiwei suddenly screamed. She stared at the communication screen of the Lone Star, her face full of shock and fear.
“Lin Zhan! Look! They are sharing coordinates!” she said tremblingly, turning the communication screen to Lin Zhan.
A string of encrypted communication records was displayed on the screen, which showed that Ryan and Kaido exchanged star core data three times every hour.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank to the bottom, and he finally understood Ryan’s true intention.
“They are not just joining forces, they are also…” Lin Zhan hadn’t finished his words when he suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of crisis surge in his heart.
No! It s going to Zhongli s voice suddenly stopped, as if cut off by some powerful force.
Lin Zhan looked up suddenly and saw that the energy core on the back of the mechanical sea dragon was flashing at an abnormal frequency. The purple light was becoming more and more weird and violent.
“Oh no! It’s going to explode!” This thought flashed through Lin Zhan’s mind.
But it was too late.
At this moment, Weiwei suddenly rushed to Lin Zhan, grabbed his hand, and said anxiously: “Lin Zhan, think of a solution quickly, we…”
Before Weiwei could finish her words, the energy core on the back of the mechanical sea dragon suddenly burst into a dazzling light, as dazzling as the sun, dyeing the entire sea surface purple.
The purple light swallowed up everything in an instant. Lin Zhan only felt an irresistible force pushing him away. There was a deafening explosion in his ears, and his body felt like it was being torn apart in pain.
His eyes went dark and he lost consciousness.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Zhan woke up with a violent shock.
He felt weak all over, as if every bone in his body was crushed.
He struggled to stand up and found himself in a mess.
The Lone Star was in tatters, with broken planks and twisted metal scattered all over the deck, and a pungent smell of burning filled the air.
“System…what happened?” Lin Zhan asked with difficulty, his voice hoarse and weak.
“**Star core transfer detected!**” The system’s prompt sound echoed in Lin Zhan’s mind with a slight mechanical tremor.
Lin Zhan’s face turned pale in an instant, and he immediately realized that he had fallen into Ryan’s trap.
At this moment, a cold voice came from the Lone Star’s communicator. It was Ryan’s voice, with a hint of sarcasm and pride: “Lin Zhan, how do you feel? See what great gifts your ‘allies’ have prepared for you!”
Lin Zhan endured the severe pain in his body, walked to the communicator and pressed the answer button.
He stared at the screen, trying to see through Ryan’s hypocritical face.
A row of dark shadows appeared on the horizon and were approaching them at an alarming speed.
It was a huge army of mechanical beasts, each one was hideous and ferocious, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
Leading the way was a gigantic mechanical mammoth, its body towering like a mountain, shaking the earth with every step it took.
Kaido! He really teamed up with Ryan!
Lin Zhan’s mind was in a mess, with anger, shock, unwillingness…all kinds of emotions intertwined together, almost swallowing him up.
Weiwei crawled to Lin Zhan’s side with difficulty, her face covered with dust and blood. She looked at Lin Zhan worriedly and wanted to say something, but Lin Zhan raised his hand to stop her.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He knew that now was not the time to despair and he had to find a solution as soon as possible.
He must stop Kaido, must take back the core of the star, must…
“Divide the troops!” Lin Zhan bit his fingertips and wiped his eyes. Scarlet blood instantly filled his eyeballs: “Zhongli, take the elite troops to seize the core of the star…”
Chapter 42: The Choice on the Double Battlefield (Old Version)
“Divide our forces!” Lin Zhan’s voice was hoarse, filled with determination to fight to the death.
Bright red blood oozed from his bitten fingertips and smeared across his eye sockets. Scarlet blood instantly covered his bloodshot eyeballs, like a demon from hell.
“Zhongli, take the elite troops and seize the core of the star at all costs!” Lin Zhan grabbed Zhongli’s shoulders with such great force that his nails almost dug into her shoulder blades.
“I…I’ll cover the rear!”
Zhongli looked at Lin Zhan’s bloodshot eyes, felt the cold murderous aura emanating from him, and knew that Lin Zhan was ready to die at this moment.
She didn’t say much, just nodded heavily, her eyes as firm as a rock.
“Understood!” Zhongli turned around and shouted to the elite pirates who were already ready to go behind him: “Follow me, guys! For the captain and the star core, kill those bastards!”
“Oh–!!!” The deafening shouts of killing resounded through the sky. The pirates waved their swords and guns and rushed towards the core of the star like a group of bloodthirsty hungry wolves.
At this moment, a purple light suddenly streaked across the sky, carrying the momentum of destroying everything, instantly piercing through the energy shield of the navy fleet, and leaving a huge charred pit on Kaido’s mountain-like mechanical mammoth.
BOOM !!!
The huge explosion was deafening and the entire sea surface was shaking.
Everyone, including Lin Zhan and Weiwei, looked in the direction of the ship-borne gun in shock.
I saw Lou Hu banging the operating table frantically, his hair was messy, but there was a crazy smile on the corner of his mouth.
Star Core Amplification Overload Mode! Hahaha, I ll let you guys have a taste of my power!
Louhu’s voice was hoarse and crazy, like a scientist who had gone astray.
His eyes were red as he stared at the data on the screen, constantly adjusting the parameters of the artillery fire.
Weiwei saw this
But now they have no other choice.
“Lou Hu, pay attention to controlling the energy output and don’t let the star core collapse!” Weiwei shouted loudly into the communicator.
“Don’t worry, Lady Weiwei! I’m a genius! A mere star core can’t defeat me!” Lou Hu replied without turning his head, his tone full of confidence.
At the same time, Weiwei quickly opened two communication channels.
“Vice Admiral Ryan, I am Vivi, the staff officer of the pirate Lin Zhan. I regretfully have to inform you that Kaido’s army of mechanical beasts is attacking your flagship!” Vivi’s voice was calm and cool, as if she was narrating something that had nothing to do with her.
In the communication channel, Ryan’s angry roar was heard: “Damn Kaido! How dare he betray us!”
Weiwei’s mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a cunning smile.
“Lord Kaido, I am Vivi, the staff officer of the pirate Lin Zhan. I have to regretfully inform you that the navy’s quantum cannon has locked onto your core and may be fired at any time!” Vivi said in the same tone to another communication channel.
Kaido’s furious roar was heard in the communication channel: “Navy! You despicable guys! How dare you plot against me!”
Weiwei closed the communication channel with satisfaction.
She knew that if they could make the navy and Kaido suspicious of each other and attack each other, they could buy more time for Zhongli’s team.
“Next, it’s up to you, Zhongli, and… Lin Zhan.” Weiwei looked at the chaotic battlefield in the distance and prayed silently in her heart.
At this moment, Lin Zhan suddenly felt a powerful energy surging into his body.
He covered his head in pain, feeling as if his brain was about to explode.
Ah !!! Lin Zhan let out a shrill scream and his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
“Lin Zhan! What’s wrong with you?” Weiwei looked at Lin Zhan in horror and wanted to go forward to help him, but was bounced back by an invisible force.
Lin Zhan’s eyes suddenly lost focus, and countless complex data streams emerged in his pupils.
The star core energy of the entire sea area turned into flowing galaxies in his eyes, and countless pieces of information poured into his brain like a tide.
“Rule Editor – Civilization Leap Perspective!” Lin Zhan uttered a few words with difficulty. His voice was like a whisper from ancient times, full of mystery and majesty.
At this moment, Lin Zhan’s consciousness seemed to break through the limitations of time and space and see a wider world.
He saw countless civilizations rise and fall, and the birth and destruction of the universe.
He saw the true origin of the Devil Fruit, which was a mysterious power from a distant galaxy that contained rules that were enough to subvert the world.
He saw…the future.
However, this state did not last long.
Lin Zhan’s body could not withstand such a huge amount of information. His consciousness began to blur and the data stream gradually dissipated.
“Puff!” Lin Zhan suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground weakly.
Weiwei rushed forward, helped Lin Zhan up, and shouted anxiously: “Lin Zhan! Lin Zhan! How are you?!”
Lin Zhan opened his eyes weakly, his eyes were blurry, as if he had not yet recovered from his previous state.
“I… I’m fine.” Lin Zhan’s voice was weak, but with a hint of indescribable excitement.
“I saw… I saw…”
“What did you see?” Weiwei asked nervously.
Lin Zhan shook his head. He wanted to say something but didn’t know how to express it.
“It’s too late…” Lin Zhan muttered to himself. He suddenly raised his head and looked towards the direction of the star core.
“Zhongli and the others… must succeed!”
Just then, a pirate suddenly stumbled over, covered in blood and looking terrified.
Lady Weiwei! Something bad has happened! Lord Zhongli and the others they
Before the pirate could finish his words, he was suddenly enveloped by a dark shadow.
A huge mechanical arm, like the Grim Reaper’s scythe, chopped down at the pirate fiercely.
“Be careful!” Vivi screamed and tried to push the pirate away, but it was too late.
Just as the pirate was about to be cut in half by the mechanical arm, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the pirate and blocked the fatal blow.
“clang–!!!”
The sound of metal colliding was deafening and sparks flew everywhere.
Lin Zhan held the knife tightly in his hand and stared at the mechanical mammoth in front of him.
“Kaido…your opponent is me!”
Lin Zhan’s eyes were firm and resolute, and the fighting spirit in him burned like a flame.
But he will never back down.
For Zhongli, for Weiwei, and for all the companions who believed in him and followed him…
He must fight to the end!
He must… survive!
“What a touching scene, Lin Zhan.” A cold voice suddenly sounded.
Lin Zhan frowned, he turned his head and saw Ryan standing on the deck of a warship, looking at him with a mocking expression.
“But do you think this will change anything? Your struggle is nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot!”
Ryan slowly raised the scepter in his hand, and the gem on the top of the scepter flashed with a mysterious light.
“Really?” Lin Zhan sneered. He slowly raised his head and looked at Ryan.
“Then we’ll just… wait and see!”
Suddenly, Lin Zhan’s body shook, and he felt a powerful force trying to invade his body.
This force was extremely evil and powerful, as if it was going to devour him completely.
Lin Zhan covered his head in pain and let out a series of low growls.
“Lin Zhan! What’s wrong with you?” Weiwei asked anxiously.
Lin Zhan raised his head with difficulty and looked at Weiwei.
I I
At this moment, Lin Zhan suddenly felt a familiar yet unfamiliar force surging from his body.
This power is warm and powerful, as if it can dispel all darkness.
Lin Zhan’s body gradually calmed down and the pain in his body dissipated.
He slowly raised his head and looked at Ryan, with a strange smile on his face.
“Ryan… do you think you are the only one who holds the trump card?”
Lin Zhan’s voice was low and hoarse, but it carried a chilling sense of oppression.
He slowly raised his hand and pointed at Ryan.
“Then I will let you see… my true power!”
At this moment, a cold voice suddenly sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
“Alert! Alert! Unknown energy fluctuations detected! The system is about to collapse!”
Zhongli’s team was like a sharp knife, stabbing hard into the rear of the navy and Kaido’s coalition forces.
Amidst the hail of bullets and artillery fire, the pirates howled and fell one by one, only to be replaced one after another.
The deck was dyed red with blood, broken limbs and arms were flying everywhere, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder and blood.
“For the captain! Charge!” A one-eyed pirate waved the scimitar in his hand and madly slashed at the enemies in front of him.
He had been shot several times and blood was gushing out, but he didn’t care and continued to move forward bravely.
Zhongli led the charge, the two guns in his hands were like two poisonous snakes, constantly devouring the lives of the enemies.
She was agile and ghostly, moving freely amidst the hail of bullets.
Finally, Zhongli led the remaining team, broke through the encirclement and arrived at the location of the core of the star.
It was a huge metal sphere, emitting a faint blue light.
“Found it!” Zhongli shouted excitedly, her voice trembling with excitement.
However, just as she was about to approach the core of the star, the system suddenly issued a piercing alarm: “Alarm! Alarm! Unknown energy fluctuations detected! Kaido’s consciousness is trying to devour the energy of the star core!”
Zhongli’s face changed drastically. She quickly stopped and looked around vigilantly.
Just then, the sky suddenly darkened.
Everyone looked up and saw a huge purple energy vortex appearing on the horizon, like a giant eye staring at them coldly.
Immediately afterwards, a huge figure slowly descended from the vortex.
That was Kaido, but he was no longer in human form, but a monster covered in mechanical armor.
Behind him, there was a pair of huge mechanical wings that tore through the clouds and blocked out the sunlight.
“Kaido…his true form?!” Zhongli took a deep breath, her heart filled with despair.
What’s even more bizarre is that the naval fleet and the mechanical beasts that were originally fighting each other have stopped fighting at this moment, and all knelt down under the purple energy vortex, as if welcoming their god.
A cold and evil aura enveloped the entire sea.
The whole world seemed to be shaking.
Chapter 43: Counterattack of the Star Core Crisis (Old Version)
“Damn it, this old guy really knows how to pick the time!” Lin Zhan spat fiercely. The salty sea breeze blew across his cheeks, bringing with it a smell of burnt metal.
The purple energy vortex was like a giant single eye, staring at them intently, making him feel creepy.
Kaido’s horrible appearance is even scarier than when he’s drunk and acting crazy. He’s simply a madman in iron skin!
Zhongli’s face was paler than paper. She bit her lips and clenched the star core navigation instrument tightly with her fingers. The light on the instrument flickered like a candle in the wind.
“Captain, the energy of the navigator is rapidly dissipating, and Kaido is taking away control of the star core! In ten minutes at most, we will completely lose the star core!” Her voice trembled with a hint of despair.
“Ten minutes? That’s enough!” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and suppressed the panic that was rising in his heart.
He turned around suddenly, his eyes sharp as a torch, scanning the crew members behind him.
“Ace, Xiao, come here!”
Ace and Xiao quickly came to Lin Zhan’s side with solemn looks on their faces.
Ace clenched his fists, flames dancing in his palms, “Captain, tell me what we should do!” His eyes were burning with fighting spirit.
Xiao said nothing, but just stood quietly behind Lin Zhan, holding the spear tightly in his hand, the tip of the spear flashing with green light, and a fierce aura surrounded him.
He is like a sharp sword ready to be unsheathed at any time, waiting for the command from his master.
Lin Zhan quickly told Ace and Xiao about the current situation and battle plan.
“The situation is very bad now. Kaido is devouring the energy of the star core. We must stop him! Zhongli, you immediately build a temporary shield to protect the crew from Kaido’s energy fluctuations.”
“Understood!” Zhongli began to operate the star core navigator without hesitation. The light on the instrument flickered even more, as if it would go out at any time.
“Ace, your mission is to use the high temperature of the Flame-Flame Fruit to disrupt the energy field around Kaido’s mechanical wings and create an opportunity for Xiao to attack. Xiao, your target is Kaido’s body. Use your wind-element spear technique to find his weakness and attack with all your strength!” Lin Zhan’s voice was sonorous and powerful, and every word was filled with unquestionable determination.
“Don’t worry, Captain! I will roast that guy into charcoal!” Ace grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. The flames on his body suddenly jumped up and turned into a huge firebird, making a loud cry.
Xiao just nodded slightly, and his figure flashed and disappeared on the spot, leaving only a faint green afterimage.
“Okay! Let the action begin!” Lin Zhan gave an order and the battle started instantly.
Ace punched out with both fists, and two huge pillars of fire shot up into the sky, carrying a scorching temperature, heading straight for Kaido.
The surrounding sea water boiled instantly and steam filled the air, as if one was in a huge steamer.
Under the scorching heat, Kaido’s mechanical wings emitted a harsh metallic twisting sound, and the surface began to deform slightly. The surrounding energy field also became extremely unstable, flashing purple arcs.
Xiao’s figure flashed in the air, and the spear in his hand turned into a blue lightning, piercing Kaido’s chest.
“A mere trifle!” Kaido snorted with disdain. He waved his huge mechanical arm, trying to block Xiao’s attack.
However, Xiao was too fast, and his spear swung like a snake, dodging Kaido’s obstruction and accurately piercing the energy core in Kaido’s chest.
“Boom!” With a loud bang, the energy core on Kaido’s chest burst into dazzling light, and his body shook violently.
At the same time, Lin Zhan started editing the rules again, his consciousness entered the perspective of civilization leap, and the world before him turned into an ocean composed of countless data streams.
He tried hard to find the connection point between Kaido’s consciousness and the star core energy. Sweat flowed down his forehead and soaked his clothes.
“Found it!” Lin Zhan was delighted. He concentrated his mind and focused all his strength on one point, trying to cut off the connection between Kaido and the star core.
Just when Lin Zhan was about to succeed…
“Report to the captain! An unknown fleet is approaching on the port side!” a crew member shouted in panic.
Lin Zhan’s consciousness seemed to be pulled out of the ocean of data, and the world in front of him was spinning.
He gritted his teeth. These navy guys were really haunting him!
“Boom!” The artillery fire roared, and the shock wave caused the Void to shake violently, and Lin Zhan almost lost his balance.
The smell of gunpowder was so pungent that he couldn’t help coughing a few times.
Through the thick smoke, he saw several warships with gleaming metallic luster flanking him from the flank, their gun muzzles flashing dangerously.
On the ship, the logo of the naval reformists is particularly eye-catching. It is a mechanically modified falcon. The cold metal texture exudes a heart-pounding sense of oppression.
“Captain, we are surrounded!” A crew member’s voice came from the communicator with a hint of trembling.
At the same time, the purple energy vortex on the sea became more violent, almost swallowing up the entire sky.
Kaido’s wild laughter came from the center of the vortex, deafening, as if it came from the devil from hell.
“Lin Zhan, do you think you can stop me? Now, everything is too late!” Lin Zhan pounded the railing hard, and the cold touch of the metal made him calm down a little.
“Zhongli, how long can the shield last?” His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of fatigue.
Zhongli’s voice came from the communicator, his tone was solemn: “At most three minutes, Captain! We must break out as soon as possible!” Lin Zhan looked up at the growing purple vortex, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.
Being attacked from all sides, is it really going to be a failure today?
No, never!
He raised his head suddenly, “Ace! Xiao! Get ready…”
Chapter 44: Counterattack in Despair (Old Version)
“Ace! Xiao! Get ready to cover your retreat! Everyone else, break out with me!” Lin Zhan roared, his voice sounding a little hoarse in the howling sea breeze, but the firmness in his tone was unquestionable.
He tightly grasped the Rule Fruit in his hand, his knuckles turned white, sweat oozed from his palms, and the cold touch made him more sober.
The salty and humid sea breeze mixed with the smell of gunpowder irritated Lin Zhan’s nostrils.
He took a deep breath and scanned the enemy ships that were getting closer and closer with his sharp eyes.
The shadow of the steel behemoth loomed over them, as if to devour them completely.
The rumbling sound of artillery fire was deafening, the flames of the explosion illuminated half the sky red, and the waves on the sea were surging as if a giant beast was rolling madly.
“Captain, the shield can only last for one minute at most!” Zhongli’s voice came from the communicator, his tone anxious.
One minute!
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, time was running out!
He suddenly remembered the star core amplifier developed by Louhuhuda before. Perhaps this was their only hope.
“Lohuhuhuda! Activate the star core amplifier immediately! We need fire support!” Lin Zhan yelled into the communicator, his voice a little distorted due to nervousness.
There was a crackling sound of keyboard tapping in the communicator, mixed with Lou Huhuda’s somewhat panicked response: “Captain! The star core amplifier is still in the testing phase. I… I’m not sure if it can work properly…”
“No time to hesitate! Start immediately!” Lin Zhan ordered firmly.
A few seconds later, a slightly tearful voice came from the communicator: “It’s started! Captain, I’ve started it! Bless me! Oh, great Poseidon! Bless me!”
Lin Zhan didn’t bother to pay attention to Lou Huhuda’s prayers. He turned his gaze to the purple energy vortex on the sea.
Kaido’s wild laughter still echoed in the air, as if mocking their powerlessness.
“Ace, Xiao, hold Kaido back! Hold him back as long as possible!” Lin Zhan shouted into the communicator with a hint of determination in his tone.
“Understood!” Ace and Xiao answered in unison, their voices filled with fighting spirit.
Suddenly, a powerful energy wave burst out from their ship, and dazzling light instantly illuminated the entire sea.
Lin Zhan felt as if his body was wrapped in a warm current and filled with strength.
“The star core amplifier was successfully activated!” Lou Huhuda’s excited voice came from the communicator, “Captain, our defense and attack power have been greatly improved!”
A smile appeared on Lin Zhan’s lips. It’s done!
He felt a flame of hope burning in his heart.
“Everyone! Counterattack!” Lin Zhan held high the rule fruit in his hand and gave the order loudly.
In an instant, the pirate group’s ship was wrapped in a layer of shining energy shield, and the power of the ship’s weapons was greatly enhanced.
The dense artillery fire poured out like a rainstorm, catching the approaching naval fleet off guard.
Lin Zhan used the time control ability of the Rule Fruit to temporarily freeze part of the navy’s attack, creating an offensive opportunity for his own side.
He led the way and led some members to rush towards the enemy ship, with the rule fruit in his hand flashing with strange light.
“Follow me! Kill all these navy running dogs!” Lin Zhan roared, his figure shuttling between enemy ships like a ghost.
At the same time, Ace and Xiao also engaged in a fierce battle with Kaido.
Ace’s whole body was burning with flames, like the god of fire, forcing Kaido to retreat step by step.
Xiao held a spear in his hand, his figure was as fast as lightning, and every attack was accompanied by a fierce gust of wind.
Zhongli stood at the bow, calmly observing the situation on the battlefield.
His eyes fell on Kaido’s huge mechanical wings, and his heart moved.
He noticed that when Kaido’s mechanical wings were flying at high speed, the energy supply hub would be exposed, which was a fatal weakness!
“Xiao! Attack Kaido’s mechanical wings! The energy supply hub is his weakness!” Zhongli shouted into the communicator.
Xiao immediately understood what he meant. He adjusted his attack strategy and concentrated his strength on attacking Kaido’s mechanical wings.
With a deafening bang, Kaido’s mechanical wings were severely damaged and thick smoke billowed out.
Kaido roared angrily, his body lost balance and began to stagger…
“Lin Zhan…” Kaido gritted his teeth and spat out these two words.
Kaido, like a wounded beast, let out a deafening roar. His scarlet eyes stared at Lin Zhan, but the corners of his mouth were strangely raised upwards.
“Kid, do you think you win like this?” He roared, his voice sounding like it came from the depths of hell, with a bone-chilling chill.
Lin Zhan felt a strong suction force, and the air around him became distorted.
A stream of purple energy visible to the naked eye rushed towards Kaido frantically, forming a huge vortex around him.
Lin Zhan’s heart trembled. The intensity of this energy was far beyond his imagination.
He clenched the Rule Fruit tightly, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his palms, and the fruit in his palms trembled slightly, as if responding to this powerful force.
Suddenly, the system’s cold prompt sounded in his mind: “Warning! The star core energy is about to reach the critical value! Warning! The star core energy is about to reach the critical value!” Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He felt a suffocating sense of oppression in the air, as if the whole world was about to be swallowed up by this energy.
Kaido’s ferocious face looked even more terrifying against the backdrop of purple energy. He opened his mouth wide, revealing his sharp fangs. “Let’s destroy them together!”
Chapter 45: Control of the Star Core and the New Situation (Old Version)
“Let’s destroy together!” Kaido laughed wildly, his voice full of despair and madness.
The purple energy vortex was like a greedy beast, opening its bloody mouth to devour everything.
Lin Zhan felt suffocated, as if a mountain was pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
The rule fruit in the palm of his hand vibrated violently and buzzed, as if in fear or excitement.
“There’s no time!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and fused the star cores. It was his only hope and the biggest gamble.
“Zhongli! Cover me!” Lin Zhan roared, his voice seemed a little weak in the strong wind, but the determination in his tone was unquestionable.
Zhongli nodded calmly, and the rock spear in his hand condensed. The golden light was like a barrier, protecting Lin Zhan behind him.
“Xiao, Ace, come on too! Buy some time for the captain!”
“Yes, sir!” Xiao’s figure was like a gust of wind, and the spear in his hand danced, bringing up gusts of wind blades, cutting off the purple energy rushing towards Lin Zhan.
Ace turned into a ball of blazing flames, like a wall of fire, blocking the invasion of energy.
Lin Zhan sat cross-legged with his palms facing up, and the rule fruit emitted a dazzling light.
He took a deep breath and slowly moved the star core fragment closer to the fruit.
The two powerful energies collided with each other, making a harsh sizzling sound, and the surrounding space began to distort and deform.
Intense pain instantly swept through Lin Zhan’s body. He felt as if his body was being torn apart, and every nerve was wailing in pain.
Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead and he clenched his teeth to prevent himself from uttering a single groan.
He must hold on, for his partners and for the future!
“Ah!” Lin Zhan couldn’t help but let out a low roar. He could feel that the rule fruit and the star core were merging, and a brand new force was surging in his body.
This power was so strong, yet so strange, that it made him feel both excited and frightened.
As time passed, brighter and brighter light flashed around Lin Zhan’s body. The golden light and purple energy intertwined together to form a strange scene.
He slowly opened his eyes, with golden light flashing in his eyes, and he seemed to have become the controller of the star core energy.
“It’s done!” Lin Zhan was delighted. He felt that he could control this powerful energy.
He stretched out his hand and waved it gently, and the violent purple energy around him suddenly calmed down and surrounded him like a docile sheep.
“Kaido, your show ends here!” Lin Zhan sneered and fed some of the star core energy back to Kaido.
Kaido’s originally ferocious face twisted in an instant. He roared in pain, his body trembled violently, his mechanical wings completely collapsed, and he fell from the sky like a kite with a broken string.
“Captain is awesome!” Ace shouted excitedly, and Xiao nodded slightly.
Without the threat of Kaido, the elite navy reformists began to waver.
They originally thought they had a sure win, but they didn’t expect that Lin Zhan could actually control the energy of the star core.
“It’s our turn to fight back!” Lin Zhan
The members of the Hollow Pirates were in high spirits, and they rushed towards the navy forces like a tiger descending from a mountain.
Under the leadership of Lin Zhan, they were unstoppable and the naval forces were defeated.
Just when the pirate group was about to win, a black crack appeared in the sky in the distance…
“What is that?” Zhongli looked at the strange sight in the sky with a hint of solemnity in his tone.
On the smoke-filled battlefield, cheers had not yet completely erupted, but the Rule Fruit in Lin Zhan’s hand emitted a warm light, like a well-fed beast, burping lazily.
Suddenly, the Star Core Navigation System made a rapid “beeping” sound, and a strange red coordinate flashed on the screen, like a strange eye, which was particularly eye-catching in the dim control room.
Lin Zhan’s heart shuddered, and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness surged in his heart.
This feeling, like the calm before the storm, made the hairs on his back stand up.
“What’s going on?” Lin Zhan turned to look at Zhongli with a frown.
Zhongli frowned, his fingers rapidly tapping on the virtual keyboard of the Star Core Navigation, and the codes on the screen flowed like a waterfall.
“Captain, the star core has detected an unknown signal, the source… is unknown.” He paused, with a rare solemnity in his tone, “The source of the signal points to a coordinate that has never been recorded, the energy fluctuation is extremely ancient… and, it seems… related to the devil fruit.”
Ace came over and scratched his head. “A deeper secret? Could there be something more exciting than alien civilization?” He grinned, excitement burning in his eyes. “Let’s go and take a look! We have nothing to do anyway!”
Xiao stood silently by the side, holding the spear tightly in his hand, staring sharply at the red coordinates on the screen, as if he could see the unknown danger through the screen.
“Captain, everything is at your command.”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, his eyes fell on the flashing red coordinates, and a strong urge surged in his heart, as if some force was calling him.
He waved his hand violently, “Notify everyone and get ready to go! The goal is ” He paused, his eyes gleaming with determination, “A new adventure!”
“Set the route… here.” Lin Zhan pointed to the coordinates of the mysterious signal in the star core navigation, his voice low and firm.
Chapter 46 The Temptation of Mysterious Signals (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s brows were furrowed, his eyes fixed on the red coordinates on the star core navigation, and a strong desire to explore surged in his heart.
He knew that this might be the key to unlocking the secret of the Devil Fruit’s origin, but he also knew that there would be dangers ahead.
Zhongli’s analysis data kept jumping on the virtual screen, showing that the source of the signal seemed to be a mysterious area protected by an ancient barrier.
“Captain, according to my analysis, the source of this signal is very ancient and may be related to the origin of the devil fruit.” Zhongli said solemnly, his fingers flying quickly on the virtual keyboard, and a detailed star map appeared on the screen, “But this place is protected by a powerful barrier. If we enter rashly, we may encounter unpredictable dangers.”
Lin Zhan nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination.
“I know, but this is a step we must take. The secret of the Devil Fruit concerns the safety and balance of the entire world. We can’t just sit back and do nothing.”
Ace came closer, his eyes burning with excitement.
“A deeper secret? Is there something more exciting than alien civilization?” He grinned and scratched his head. “Let’s take a look! I have nothing to do anyway!”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, turned around and gave orders to the entire ship: “Notify everyone to get ready to set off! Target – a new adventure! Set the route to… here.” He pointed to the coordinates of the mysterious signal in the star core navigation, his voice low and firm.
The pirates quickly prepared, and the battleship started slowly, heading towards unknown coordinates.
During the voyage, the waves rolled like flames and the clouds in the sky became thicker, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
Lin Zhan stood at the bow, facing the wind, his heart filled with endless expectations and challenges.
However, at this moment, a huge shadow suddenly rose from under the sea and approached rapidly.
Zhongli’s alarm sounded in the cabin, and multiple fast-moving heat sources appeared on the screen.
“Captain, an unknown fleet is approaching, the energy fluctuations are very high, it’s the navy!”
Lin Zhan frowned and quickly gave an order: “Zhongli, analyze the movements of the enemy ships for me. Ace, Xiao, prepare for battle! We must break through their blockade as soon as possible and reach the mysterious coordinates.”
Zhongli quickly analyzed the star core navigation, and detailed data of the enemy ship appeared on the screen.
“Captain, the other side is an elite force of the Navy’s reformists, and they are very powerful. They obviously don’t want us to easily explore the secrets behind the mysterious signal.”
Lin Zhan nodded, his eyes firm.
“The more they try to stop us, the more it proves that we are on the right path. Get ready for the battle!”
The battle soon began.
Ace took the lead and swung his fists. The hot lava instantly formed a sea of ??fire on the sea surface, engulfing the navy’s warships.
The sea breeze was mixed with the smell of sulfur, and flames shot up into the sky, as if the entire sea was dyed orange-red.
“Burn!” Ace roared, and the flames spread faster, quickly forcing the navy’s warships to retreat.
The waves rolled, explosions were heard beneath the water, and the flames and sea water intertwined to form a spectacular battlefield picture.
At the same time, Xiao used the wind element spear technique to move flexibly in the air, and the spear drew beautiful trajectories in the air.
His attack broke through the air like a sharp wind blade, directly penetrating the deck of a naval warship, and the ship immediately began to tilt.
Lin Zhan used the time control ability of the Rule Fruit to slow down the actions of some navy.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the naval soldiers’ movements became slow and clumsy.
Lin Zhan took advantage of this moment and commanded the pirate group to concentrate their firepower to attack the navy’s warships.
“Time stops!” Lin Zhan shouted softly, and the passage of time slowed down in an instant.
He raised his hands, and the fluctuations of time gathered into a ball of light at his fingertips, which he then threw towards the enemy ship.
The ball of light exploded in the air, forming a huge time vortex that completely swallowed up an enemy ship. The ship quickly aged and eventually disintegrated.
The battle entered a fierce stage, and Lin Zhan and every member of the pirate group gave their all.
Zhongli continued to analyze the enemy ship’s data in the cabin, looking for flaws.
Finally, he discovered an important piece of information.
“Captain, there is an energy loophole in the naval fleet’s command ship! If we can concentrate our firepower to attack this loophole, it may cause a fatal blow to the entire fleet.” Zhongli’s voice sounded in the headset, with a hint of urgency in his tone.
Lin Zhan responded quickly: “Received! Concentrate firepower and attack the command ship!”
Lin Zhan and the members of the pirate group quickly adjusted their formation and concentrated all their firepower on the loopholes in the command ship.
There were loud roars of artillery fire, and shells fell like raindrops, accurately hitting the weak points of the command ship.
With a deafening explosion, the command ship completely disintegrated, flames shot into the sky, and debris flew everywhere.
The naval fleet suddenly fell into chaos, and the warships flew around like headless flies.
Lin Zhan took the opportunity to command the pirate group to evacuate quickly and move at full speed towards the coordinates of the mysterious signal.
“Okay, next…” Lin Zhan showed a smile at the corner of his mouth and looked forward with firm eyes.
At this moment, Zhongli’s voice sounded again: “Captain, the strength of the mysterious signal is increasing rapidly. We are about to reach our destination.”
Lin Zhan nodded, feeling an indescribable excitement and anticipation in his heart.
“This will be a new beginning, a new adventure…” He murmured softly, the smile on his lips becoming more and more firm.
At this moment, a mysterious light suddenly rose from under the sea, rushing straight into the sky, illuminating the entire sea area.
A strong premonition surged in Lin Zhan’s heart.
“Are you ready, my friends? The real adventure has just begun!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly, his voice echoing on the sea, full of firmness and determination.
The members of the pirate group responded one after another, their eyes gleaming with excitement, ready to face the unknown challenge.
And that mysterious light seemed to be calling them, leading them to a whole new world.
A brand new adventure is about to begin.
After getting rid of those annoying flies from the Navy’s reformists, Lin Zhan could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
The salty and humid sea breeze blew on his cheeks, carrying a faint smell of blood, reminding him of the exciting battle just now.
Tsk, those guys in the navy are becoming more and more difficult to deal with. Did they choose the wrong technology tree?
“Captain, look!” Ace pointed ahead and shouted excitedly, like a child who had discovered treasure.
Following the direction of Ace’s finger, Lin Zhan saw a strange light flashing on the sea in the distance, which was as unpredictable as a mirage.
That is the source of the mysterious signal!
However, before they got close, the Star Core Navigation issued a shrill alarm and a red warning sign flashed on the screen.
“Warning! Abnormal energy fluctuations detected in the area ahead, avoidance is recommended!” Zhongli’s voice was as calm as ever, but with a hint of subtle solemnity.
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness surged in his heart.
He reached out and touched the screen of the Star Core Navigation, feeling the waves of energy coming from it, as if something was calling him, or warning him.
“What’s going on? This energy fluctuation…” He muttered to himself, frowning.
“This energy… is very ancient and powerful. I have never seen a similar form of energy before.” Zhongli’s tone was a little confused. “It seems… to have some kind of consciousness?”
At this moment, the warship suddenly shook violently, as if some huge force was hitting the hull.
Lin Zhan grabbed the side of the boat, steadied himself, and stared straight ahead.
“Captain, look!” Xiao pointed forward with a hint of surprise in his tone.
The originally calm sea surface suddenly began to roll violently, forming a huge whirlpool, as if something was about to emerge from the depths of the seabed.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and felt a hint of excitement in his heart.
“It seems that we have found something incredible…” The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and his eyes flashed with an adventurous light, “Full speed ahead! Let’s go and see what secrets are hidden in this seabed!”
“Wait, Captain…” Zhongli seemed to want to say something, but Lin Zhan had already given the order.
The battleship accelerated towards the center of the vortex and disappeared into the mist…
Chapter 47 Crisis in the Mysterious Area (Old Version)
The battleship plunged into the fog, and the violent shaking subsided a little, replaced by an eerie tranquility.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes, and the scene before him made his heart sink.
It was no longer the rolling sea, but a still, almost solidified space.
The air was filled with strange energy fluctuations, covering everything like a thin, shimmering veil.
This layer of “gauze” is the energy barrier that Zhongli mentioned. It emits a faint blue light, and irregular golden runes flicker inside, like some ancient text, telling a secret that no one knows.
“There is something strange indeed…” Lin Zhan whispered, reaching out to touch the barrier, and a tingling sensation came from his fingertips, like an electric current slightly beating.
“The energy rules of this barrier are very complicated,” Zhongli’s voice came from behind him, with a hint of solemnity, “I have never seen a similar structure. Forcibly breaking through it may lead to unpredictable consequences.”
Ace waved his fist impatiently, and lava-like flames danced on his hand: “What are you afraid of? Just burn a hole in it!”
“Idiot!” Xiao glanced at him coldly, “Do you think this is an ordinary barrier? With this level of energy, brute force is useless.”
Lin Zhan rubbed his eyebrows and was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed.
He felt a familiar energy wave approaching rapidly.
“Damn it, the navy is catching up!” Lin Zhan cursed.
Sure enough, several black warships gradually emerged from the fog. They were the flagships of the navy’s elite reformist forces.
The searchlight on the bow of the ship cut through the fog, casting dazzling light onto Lin Zhan’s warship.
“Lin Zhan! Surrender!” The arrogant voice of the Navy’s reformist commander came from the loudspeaker, “We have completely grasped your whereabouts!”
“Humph, so what if you know his whereabouts?” Lin Zhan sneered, “Can you break through this barrier?”
“Then give it a try!”
The muzzles of the navy warships lit up, and dense energy shells whizzed in.
Lin Zhan immediately ordered an evasive maneuver, and the warship flexibly dodged the artillery fire in the narrow space.
“We can’t just sit there and take a beating,” Lin Zhan made a prompt decision, “We must break through the barrier as soon as possible!”
He quickly informed everyone of the battle plan.
Ace was responsible for using the high temperature of the Flame-Flame Fruit to melt part of the barrier, creating conditions for a breakthrough.
Xiao is responsible for standing guard nearby to prevent the navy from taking the opportunity to attack.
Zhongli used the energy of star core navigation to try to crack the energy rules on the barrier.
Lin Zhan himself used the power of the Rule Fruit to interfere with the navy’s actions.
“Hehe, don’t worry, Captain!” Ace grinned, his hands ignited with flames, transformed into two huge fire dragons, roaring and rushing towards the barrier.
The surface of the barrier began to fluctuate violently. The high temperature caused the originally dark blue light to become distorted, and gradually signs of melting appeared.
Zhongli sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. The star core navigation was floating in front of him, emitting a soft light.
He was concentrating on deciphering the energy rules on the barrier, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
Lin Zhan used the power of the Rule Fruit to its fullest, manipulating the surrounding energy fluctuations and interfering with the navy’s attack.
For a moment, the naval gunfire lost its accuracy and missed the target.
“What’s going on? Why can’t the shells hit the target?” The naval commander was shocked and angry.
“Report! The other captain seems to have some kind of interference ability!”
“Damn it! Increase the firepower!”
More intense artillery fire came, and the entire space shook.
At this moment, Zhongli suddenly opened his eyes.
“Found it! The weak point of the barrier!”
He quickly input the cracked rules into the star core navigation, and a dazzling beam of light shot out from the navigation, accurately hitting a certain point on the barrier.
A small crack appeared on the barrier, and Ace’s flames rushed in madly along the crack, rapidly expanding it.
“Now! Rush out!” Lin Zhan shouted.
The battleship ran its engines at full speed and rushed towards the crack.
At this moment, the navy suddenly launched a final wave of fierce attacks, and dense energy shells poured down like raindrops, blocking their way.
“Oh no…” Lin Zhan’s face changed, “It’s too late!”
“Captain!” Ace shouted anxiously.
Zhongli’s eyes fixed, and he said in a deep voice: “Trust me.”
He poured all his energy into the star core navigation, and an even brighter light burst out…
Just when the situation was at a stalemate, Lin Zhan suddenly raised his eyebrows. He quickly pressed his right hand on the star core navigation, and with his other hand, he condensed the power of the rule fruit. The two forces converged in his body, forming an unprecedented energy.
He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and injected this fused power into the barrier.
In an instant, the blue light on the surface of the barrier became extremely dazzling, and irregular golden runes began to flash rapidly, as if activated by some unknown force.
The crack expanded rapidly, and a huge crack extended from the center to the surrounding areas like a crack in the sky.
Lin Zhan felt the power in his hands pouring out like a flood, tearing the barrier apart bit by bit.
“Take advantage of now and move forward at full speed!” Lin Zhan roared, and the warship’s engine was fully turned on, rushing towards the gap like an arrow.
Ace and Xiao followed closely behind, each using their skills to create conditions for a breakthrough.
Zhongli closed his eyes tightly and muttered to himself, and the light of the star core navigation became brighter and brighter.
Just as they were about to break through the barrier, a powerful energy wave suddenly surged out from the depths of the crack, instantly enveloping the entire warship.
All the light seemed to be swallowed up in an instant. Lin Zhan felt a strong sense of oppression and a low roar came to his ears, like the roar of an ancient giant beast.
He clenched his teeth and was secretly alert.
“Are you ready? The real test is coming…” Zhongli’s voice echoed in the rumbling air, but with a strange calmness.
Chapter 48 The Edge of Truth (Old Version)
The battleship shook violently, as if falling from one world to another.
The feeling of oppression suddenly disappeared, replaced by an ancient and mysterious atmosphere, like the aroma of aged wine, with a hint of heart-pounding chill.
Lin Zhan opened his eyes, and the scene before him made him gasp.
It was no longer endless darkness, but a huge space, like an upside-down bowl, flickering with faint blue light.
Various strange devices and runes were scattered around like stars, making a low buzzing sound, as if telling ancient secrets.
Tiny spots of light floated in the air, dancing and flickering like fireflies.
“What is this place…” Ace’s voice was full of shock. He couldn’t help but reach out to touch the floating light spots, but found that they passed through his fingers like phantoms.
“A corner forgotten by time.” Zhongli’s voice was solemn. The star core navigation in his hand emitted a dazzling light and projected a complex star map. “According to the scan results of the star core, this seems to be the remains of an ancient civilization, and…” He paused, his eyes fell on those strange devices, “These devices are likely related to the origin of the devil fruit.”
Lin Zhan’s heart was shocked. The origin of the devil fruit is a mystery that has troubled the world for countless years!
He suppressed his excitement and was about to order a deeper exploration when suddenly, a shrill alarm broke the silence.
“Report to the captain! The elite innovative naval forces are catching up!” A pirate ran in hurriedly to report.
“Damn it!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly, the ghost is really haunting him!
He knew that the Navy’s innovative faction had been secretly researching devil fruit weapons. If they discovered this relic, the consequences would be disastrous!
“Everyone, prepare for battle!” A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Lin Zhan’s eyes, “We must not let them destroy this place!”
Just as he finished speaking, there was a loud explosion and the battleship shook violently.
The attack of the naval reformists has begun!
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and injected the power of the fusion of the rule fruit and the star core into his body.
He knew that this was a tough battle and he had to give it his all!
“Ace, Xiao, you guys are responsible for the frontal attack!” Lin Zhan quickly gave the order, “Zhongli, you are responsible for protecting the ruins, I will control the battlefield!”
“Yes, sir!” the three of them answered in unison.
Lin Zhan’s figure flashed and appeared on the deck of the battleship.
He waved his hands, and golden runes appeared out of thin air, interweaving into a huge energy net that intercepted all the artillery shells fired by the navy.
Hmph, a mere trifle! A man in a navy uniform snorted coldly, pointing a sharp blade emitting a faint blue light at Lin Zhan, Let me see your strength!
“That’s exactly what I want!” Lin Zhan showed a sneer and disappeared on the spot like a ghost.
The next moment, he appeared behind the man, and the power of rules in his hand turned into a sharp sword, piercing the man’s back.
The man reacted quickly, turned around suddenly, and blocked Lin Zhan’s attack with the sharp blade in his hand.
KANG!
There was a crisp sound of metal collision and sparks flew.
At the same time, Ace and Xiao also engaged in fierce close combat with the navy.
Ace’s whole body was burning with raging flames, like the god of fire, burning the navy soldiers into ashes one by one.
Xiao held a spear in his hand and his body was as agile as the wind. Every attack he made was accompanied by a sharp gust of wind that knocked the naval soldiers away.
The battle was extremely fierce. Both sides tried their best and neither was willing to give in.
Under Lin Zhan’s skillful command, the pirate group gradually gained the upper hand.
Although the Navy’s reformists were well-equipped, they gradually felt overwhelmed by Lin Zhan’s uncanny ability to manipulate time and space, as well as the powerful attacks of Ace and Xiao.
“Damn it! Why are these pirates so difficult to deal with!” The navy commander gritted his teeth.
Just when the pirate group was about to win, a powerful energy wave suddenly came from the depths of the ruins, the ground began to shake violently, and the entire space seemed to be collapsing.
A huge mechanical monster slowly rose from the depths of the ruins, emitting a terrifying aura, like a demon from hell, making people shudder.
“What is that?!” Ace exclaimed.
Zhongli’s face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: “It seems that this is the real challenge…”
Lin Zhan stared at the mechanical monster with a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart.
He felt that the power of this mechanical monster far exceeded their imagination, and might even be stronger than the Four Emperors!
“Be prepared…” Lin Zhan took a deep breath, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, “The real battle begins now!”
Suddenly, the mechanical monster’s eyes glowed red and it let out a deafening roar…
The mechanical monster was like an ancient beast awakening from its slumber, and its scarlet eyes instantly locked onto Lin Zhan and his group.
The harsh sound of metal friction was like the whisper of death, hurting the eardrums.
Immediately afterwards, countless energy beams gushed out from the monster, tearing through the air and heading straight for the pirate ship.
“Avoid! Everyone avoid!” Lin Zhan roared, and at the same time mobilized the power of rules to try to interfere with the trajectory of the light beam.
However, those light beams seemed to possess some kind of intelligence and were able to automatically adjust their directions and pursue closely.
Flames exploded around Ace, transforming into a pillar of fire that shot up into the sky, trying to block the beam.
However, the beam easily penetrated the flames and continued to attack the battleship.
“Wind Barrier!” Xiao waved his spear with both hands and set up layers of wind barriers around the warship.
But those barriers were like paper in front of the light beam and shattered in an instant.
The battleship was shaking in the violent explosion, and many pirates were affected by the explosion, falling into the darkness with screams.
Lin Zhan stared at the mechanical monster’s attack pattern, trying to find a pattern from it.
He discovered that although the monster’s attacks were fierce, they seemed to follow a certain fixed cycle.
“Zhongli, analyze its energy fluctuations!” Lin Zhan shouted, “Find out the pattern of its attack!”
Zhongli held the star core navigation in his hand, his eyes sharp as torches, staring at the energy core of the mechanical monster.
After a moment, he suddenly raised his head and said loudly: “I understand! Its attack pattern is arranged according to the Fibonacci sequence! The next attack point is…”
There was a flash of light in Lin Zhan’s eyes, and the power of rules burst out instantly, reducing the speed of time around him to the extreme.
In the slow process, he saw the location of the mechanical monster’s next attack point, and his figure flashed and appeared at that location.
“The rules are reversed!” Lin Zhan roared and injected the power of rules into the attack point.
The next moment, the attack point burst into dazzling light, causing a violent conflict with the energy of the mechanical monster.
The mechanical monster let out a painful roar, and its attack pattern instantly became disordered.
However, just when Lin Zhan thought he had found a breakthrough, the system alarm suddenly sounded –
“Warning! Warning! The star core energy is rapidly lost! An unknown energy source has been detected absorbing the star core energy!”
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened when he heard the system alarm.
Chapter 49: Star Core Energy Loss Crisis (Old Version)
“Damn it!” Lin Zhan cursed softly, his heart sank suddenly, as if it was being gripped by an invisible big hand.
The loss of star core energy is no joke!
That thing is the power source of the Void Pirates. If the energy is exhausted, not to mention this steel behemoth, even their Void Battleship will be destroyed!
He clenched his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, and forced himself to calm down.
Panic will not solve any problems. The most important thing now is to understand the situation and find a solution.
Zhongli! Lin Zhan shouted at Zhongli who was staring at the star core navigation, his voice slightly hoarse due to nervousness, What s going on? Have you found the cause of the energy loss?
Zhongli frowned, his eyes were solemn, his fingers slid quickly across the screen of the star core navigation, and a series of complex data streams poured down like a waterfall.
“Captain, preliminary judgment is that the source of energy loss may come from the depths of the ruins. An unknown energy is resonating with the star core and continuously absorbing its energy.” He said in a deep voice, with a hint of worry that was hard to conceal in his tone.
A chill ran up Lin Zhan’s back, and he seemed to feel the energy of the star core dissipating bit by bit, as if his vitality was slowly being drained away.
“We must stop it immediately!” Lin Zhan made a prompt decision, “Zhongli, take Ace and Xiao with you and head to the depths of the ruins immediately to find the source of the energy loss and find a way to stop it!”
“What about you, Captain?” Zhongli raised his head with a questioning look in his eyes.
Lin Zhan grinned, revealing a row of sharp white teeth, but his eyes were filled with a cold light.
“Me? Of course I’ll stay and have some fun with these naval ‘elites’!” He glanced at the naval reformist elite troops gathering in the distance, his tone full of disdain and provocation, “It’s a good opportunity to practice with them!”
Zhongli nodded and said nothing more.
He knew Lin Zhan’s character very well. Once he made a decision, he would not change it easily.
“Ace, Xiao! Follow me!” Zhongli gave an order and took the two of them quickly running towards the depths of the ruins.
Lin Zhan watched them leave, took a deep breath, and focused all his attention on the battlefield in front of him.
“The power of rules, fusion!” Lin Zhan roared in a low voice, and a strange energy surged out of his body, blending with the power of the star core to form an even more powerful force.
Buzz
The mechanical monster let out a shrill cry, and its huge body started up again, pouncing towards Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer.
“Want to play? I’ll accompany you till the end!”
He flashed and disappeared in an instant, and when he reappeared, he was already behind the mechanical monster.
“The rules are distorted!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and the power of rules wrapped around the mechanical monster like invisible tentacle, forcibly changing its attack trajectory.
“boom–“
The mechanical monster’s attack missed and it slammed heavily into the position of the Navy’s innovative elite forces, causing immediate chaos.
“ah–“
“Help–“
Screams rang out one after another, and the naval soldiers fell down like wheat being cut, and the scene was a mess.
Lin Zhan looked at this scene without any sympathy in his heart.
These people are the running dogs of the Navy’s reformists, aiding and abetting the evil, and they deserve to be put to death!
While he used the power of the Rule Fruit to play with the mechanical monsters and the navy, he carefully observed the attack patterns of the mechanical monsters, trying to find their weaknesses.
At the same time, Zhongli, Ace and Xiao have already gone deep into the ruins.
“The energy fluctuations here are getting stronger and stronger.” Ace said with a frown. He could feel a powerful force constantly impacting his body, making him feel a little uncomfortable.
“Be careful, Ace.” Zhongli said in a deep voice, “The situation here is more complicated than we thought.”
Xiao held a spear and looked around vigilantly.
He was keenly aware that there was a strange aura in the air around him, which made him feel a little palpitated.
Found it! Zhongli suddenly pointed to a rune area in front of him that was flashing with strange light and said, The source of energy loss is right there!
The three of them quickly approached the rune area. As the distance shortened, the energy fluctuations they felt became stronger and stronger.
The frequency of the rune flashing is exactly the same as the rhythm of the star core energy loss, which further confirms Zhongli’s judgment.
“It seems that this is the culprit that absorbs the star core energy.” Zhongli said in a deep voice, “We must find a way to stop it!”
Just as Lin Zhan was gradually grasping the mechanical monster’s weaknesses, he suddenly heard Zhongli’s voice coming from the communicator: “Captain, we have found the source of energy loss, but…” Just as Lin Zhan gradually figured out the attack pattern of the steel behemoth, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he was about to give it a fatal blow, when an indescribable feeling of weakness suddenly hit him.
It was like falling from a great height, my heart suddenly went empty and I almost fell from mid-air.
“Damn it, the rate at which the star core energy is lost is accelerating!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly with gritted teeth. He could feel that his ability to control the power of rules was weakening, like a tiger with its spine pulled out, with all the power but no strength.
Just at this moment, the mechanical monster seemed to be energized, the buzzing sound was deafening, and the huge steel claws, accompanied by strong wind, smashed down towards Lin Zhan’s head!
The earth shook violently, and the rubble and dust that were stirred up covered the sky.
Lin Zhan rolled over in a panic to dodge, barely avoiding the fatal blow, but the flying gravel still left a bloody mark on his back, which was burning with pain.
Almost at the same time, the navy reformists attacked desperately like sharks smelling blood.
Laser cannons, particle guns, electromagnetic pulses… colorful attacks poured down like crazy, trapping Lin Zhan in a sea of ??fire.
“Captain! We have found the source of the energy loss, but…” Zhongli’s anxious voice came from the communicator, but it stopped abruptly, leaving only the harsh sound of electricity.
“Zhongli?! Speak!” Lin Zhan roared, but got no response.
His heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over him…
Chapter 50: Breaking the Star Core Crisis (Old Version)
The dust cleared, revealing a huge steel footprint deeply embedded in the ground, with charred cracks spreading like a spider web.
Lin Zhan was half-kneeling on the ground, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were unusually calm.
Damn it, this is not a solution!
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his brain working rapidly.
A head-on confrontation would definitely not work. The power of this mechanical monster was too brutal. Add to that the mad dog-like siege of the Navy Innovators, and sooner or later he would be exhausted to death.
We have to find a way…time!
Oh, right, the fruit of rules!
Lin Zhan suddenly raised his head. The ability of the Rule Fruit is not only to change the rules, but more importantly to control them!
Including time manipulation!
Although limited in scope and duration, it is enough!
He took a deep breath and forced down the surging blood and energy in his body. The power of rules spread out like ripples.
The world seemed to stand still at this moment. The mechanical monster’s raised steel claws stopped in mid-air. The naval soldier’s ferocious expression was frozen on his face. Even the falling dust was suspended in the air, motionless.
“Zhongli! Can you hear me?!” Lin Zhan growled into the communicator. The sound of electricity was still harsh, but mixed with a faint response.
“Ship…Captain…We are…in…Rune…”
“Get to the point!” Lin Zhan interrupted harshly. Time was precious and he didn’t have time to listen to Zhongli’s slow explanation.
“Star core…energy…runes…absorption…” Zhongli’s intermittent voice finally became clearer.
“Rune?! Could it be…” Lin Zhan’s heart was shocked, and a guess came to his mind.
It seems that the key to the problem lies in those mysterious runes!
“Zhongli, use the energy of the star core navigation to analyze the rune pattern and try to crack the rune’s energy absorption mechanism!” Lin Zhan quickly gave the order, “Ace, Xiao, go support Zhongli! Protect him! Do you understand?!”
“Understood!” Ace and Xiao’s voices sounded almost at the same time, with unquestionable firmness.
Time began to flow again, and the giant claws of the mechanical monster fell again. Lin Zhan narrowly avoided the attack, and his figure shuttled through the dense attacks like a ghost.
He must buy time, buy time for Zhongli!
While dodging the attacks, Lin Zhan carefully observed the movements of the mechanical monster, looking for its weaknesses.
This thing has amazing defensive capabilities, and ordinary attacks cannot cause any effective damage to it.
Wait…Power Core!
Lin Zhan’s eyes were fixed on the core on the mechanical monster’s chest that was flashing with a faint blue light. That was its source of energy!
“It’s you!” A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Lin Zhan’s eyes, and the power of rules surged again. This time, he concentrated all his strength on the energy core of the mechanical monster!
At the same time, Zhongli and his group also arrived at the mysterious rune area.
“This…what the hell is this…” Ace looked at the runes in front of him that were emitting strange light and couldn’t help swallowing.
These runes were like living things, constantly twisting and deforming, and the energy fluctuations they emitted made him feel palpitations.
“Don’t just stand there, follow the captain’s orders and attack the energy nodes!” The spear in Xiao’s hand glowed green, and his figure rushed towards the energy nodes around the rune area like lightning.
Ace also reacted, and raging flames instantly erupted, turning into a huge flaming fist, smashing hard into an energy node.
The energy nodes vibrated violently, the light of the runes began to flicker, and the rate of energy loss in the star core slowed down slightly.
“It works! Keep attacking!” Zhongli’s voice was steady and powerful. While directing Ace and Xiao’s attacks, he used the energy of star core navigation to analyze the rune patterns.
On Lin Zhan’s side, the power of rules pierced into the energy core of the mechanical monster like a sharp knife, and violent energy fluctuations erupted instantly!
The mechanical monster let out a painful roar, and its attack power was significantly weakened, and its movements became sluggish.
“Right now!”
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and strengthened the power of the Rule Fruit once again. Time seemed to slow down again…
Click
A slight sound came from the rune area…
Not good! Zhongli s face suddenly changed, Captain, the rune is going to explode
Lin Zhan felt a strong energy fluctuation coming from the rune area, and the ground shook violently, as if something was about to break out of the ground.
not good!
His heart was shocked, and the output of the power of rules became more violent, almost reaching its limit.
At the same time, Ace’s painful groans and Xiao’s curses were heard from the communicator, mixed with the sharp sound of metal colliding.
Damn, what happened?!
At the edge of his vision, Ace flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hitting the ground heavily, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Xiao’s situation was not much better. The spear in his hand was broken and his body was covered with tiny wounds. Blood dripped from the tip of the spear onto the ground, making a “tapping” sound that was particularly harsh on the silent battlefield.
“Cough cough…” Ace struggled to stand up, but spat out blood again, staining the ground red.
“Damn… this power…” He felt as if his internal organs were crushed, and the severe pain made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
“Ace! Xiao!” Lin Zhan was extremely anxious, but he was now entangled by the mechanical monster and could not get away at all.
He clenched his teeth, veins bulged on his forehead, and the power of rules surged towards the energy core of the mechanical monster like a surging tide.
This thing must be solved as soon as possible!
“Captain…” Zhongli’s voice came intermittently, with a hint of fear, “The rune… is going to… lose control…”
Lin Zhan suddenly raised his head and looked towards the rune area.
The light of the rune had turned into a dazzling blood red, beating violently like a heart, and a terrifying energy wave was spreading at an alarming speed.
“Run! Run!” Zhongli’s heart-wrenching roar exploded in the communicator.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank, and a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart… “No…”
Chapter 51: Relief of the Star Core Crisis and New Discoveries (Old Version)
This is really a matter of urgency!
Lin Zhan looked at the blood-red rune area, hearing Zhongli’s hoarse warnings in his ears, but his heart was surprisingly calm.
Why panic?
It s not like he hasn t seen big scenes before.
“The perspective of civilization leap…” he muttered to himself, suddenly remembering the wonderful experience when he briefly merged with the star core before, as if he had crossed countless civilization eras.
Perhaps, this is the key to breaking the deadlock!
Taking a deep breath, Lin Zhan forced himself to concentrate and immerse his consciousness in that distant and mysterious civilization.
Everything around him seemed to become blurred, only the rune area gradually enlarged and became extremely clear in his field of vision.
The originally chaotic rune lines now seemed to have turned into flowing energy threads in his eyes. They were intertwined with each other according to some ancient and mysterious rules, forming a huge and complex energy network.
“So that’s how it is…” Lin Zhan discovered that the operating rules of these runes actually have some similarities with the ability of the rule fruit he mastered.
Although one is a creation of alien civilization and the other comes from a devil fruit, all things return to their origin and the essence of energy is always the same.
“Power of rules, come at me!” Lin Zhan roared, mobilizing the surging power of rules in his body, and rushing towards the rune area like a flood breaking through a dam.
His power of rules can distort and change the rules of reality, and perhaps also interfere with the operation of these runes.
“Ace! Prepare the high-temperature lava! Xiao! Disrupt those energy nodes for me! Zhongli, stabilize the star core!” Lin Zhan controlled the power of rules while shouting loudly into the communicator and issuing orders.
Now is not the time to fight alone. We must work together to have a chance to overcome the difficulties.
“Understood!” Ace roared, his whole body ablaze with flames. He exerted the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit to the extreme, and the scorching flames even distorted the surrounding air.
He slammed the ground with both hands, and columns of magma rose from the ground, like a volcanic eruption, sweeping towards the rune area.
The rolling lava, with its destructive high temperature, tried to completely devour those strange runes.
“Wind wheels stand side by side!” Xiao’s figure moved at high speed on the battlefield like a ghost. The wind element spear in his hand turned into sharp afterimages, accurately piercing the key nodes of the rune network.
Each of his attacks carried with him a powerful force of wind element, attempting to destroy the structure of the runes and disrupt the flow of energy.
Zhongli stood in front of the star core navigator, his forehead covered with fine beads of sweat.
He constantly adjusted the parameters of the instrument, trying his best to control the energy output of the star core, providing Lin Zhan with constant support.
He knew that he was the weakest among the group, but he must not fall behind!
Under the joint attack of everyone, the energy flow in the rune area began to become unstable.
The originally smooth flow of energy began to stagnate and become disordered.
The light of the rune also began to flicker, as if it would go out at any time.
“Now!” Lin Zhan’s eyes flashed, and he concentrated all the power of rules and rushed towards the core area of ????the rune network.
Crack
There was a crisp cracking sound, like glass breaking.
The core area of ??the rune network finally couldn’t bear the burden and collapsed completely.
The original scarlet light dissipated in an instant, replaced by a dead silence and darkness.
The loss of energy from the star’s core also stopped.
Without the support of the mysterious force, those originally powerful mechanical monsters suddenly became as weak as paper and were vulnerable to any attack.
Lin Zhan swung his fist easily and smashed the last mechanical monster into pieces.
“Huh…” Lin Zhan let out a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Finally got it done.
“retreat!”
In the distance, there was an unwilling roar from the commander of the Navy’s elite reformist force.
Seeing that the situation was hopeless, they no longer cared about their face and turned around to flee, disappearing into the depths of the ruins in the blink of an eye.
“Let’s go too.” Lin Zhan turned around and looked at Zhongli, Ace and Xiao, and said, “Let’s go see if there are any other good things in this ruins.”
Zhongli nodded, walked to Lin Zhan and whispered, “Captain, when I was adjusting the star core navigation instrument just now, I found a strange stone tablet…” His voice paused, as if hesitant.
Lin Zhan raised his eyebrows: “Stone tablet? What stone tablet?”
It says on it Zhongli hesitated to speak.
After the crisis was resolved, Lin Zhan and his team did not relax. In this relic full of unknowns and dangers, any carelessness could lead to irreversible consequences.
The air was filled with a burnt smell, which was the trace left by Ace’s lava. Underfoot were fragments of mechanical wreckage, and the harsh sound of broken metal seemed to still echo in the ears.
“Let’s go and see what treasures these remnants of alien civilization have left behind.” Lin Zhan’s lips curled up with a cynical smile, and he took the lead and walked towards the depths of the ruins.
Ace followed closely behind, the flames on his body had gone out, but his eyes were still sharp, scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
Xiao followed silently at the end of the team, holding the spear tightly in his hand, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.
Zhongli, with a hint of solemnity, led everyone to an empty hall.
In the center of the hall stands an ancient stone tablet. The surface of the stone tablet is covered with traces of time, and countless cracks crisscross each other, as if telling a forgotten history.
The text on the stone tablet is not in any known language, but is composed of a strange set of symbols that emit a faint fluorescence.
“That’s it.” Zhongli’s voice was low and serious, breaking the silence in this space.
“I discovered it by accident when I was adjusting the star core navigation instrument. These words… seem to contain some very important information.”
Lin Zhan walked to the stone tablet, reached out his hand and gently stroked the ancient symbols, an indescribable feeling surged in his heart.
He felt that these symbols contained some powerful power, as if they could penetrate time and space and reach the origin of the universe.
“What’s written on it?” Ace asked impatiently. He had a vague feeling that the information on this stone tablet might be related to the secret of the devil fruit.
Zhongli took a deep breath and said slowly: “It is recorded here…”
Lin Zhan suddenly made a gesture to keep quiet.
Chapter 52: The Secret of the Stone Tablet Revealed (Old Version)
Lin Zhan raised a finger, put it to his lips, and made a gesture of silence.
The noise in the hall suddenly disappeared, leaving only the slightly rapid breathing of the crowd.
Although Ace was itching to know what was written on the stone tablet, he suppressed his curiosity and closed his mouth.
Zhongli walked to the stone tablet, stretched out his slender fingers, and gently touched the ancient symbols that were flickering.
His eyes were flashing with light like data streams, which was a reflection of his high-speed computing as an artificial intelligence.
“Give me some time. The structure of these texts is very complex and contains multiple encryptions. They require in-depth analysis.” Zhongli’s voice was still steady, but Lin Zhan could hear a hint of subtle excitement in it.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the hall became eerily quiet.
Lin Zhan could hear his own heart beating, again and again, like the beating of a drum.
He could feel an ancient and mysterious atmosphere in the air, which made him feel awed and full of desire to explore.
Suddenly, Zhongli’s body shook slightly. “Analysis completed! These words… contain shocking secrets!”
Everyone’s heart was in their throat, and all eyes were focused on Zhongli.
Zhongli took a deep breath and said slowly: “These words tell a story about the origin of devil fruits. In the distant ancient times, a huge star core fell onto this planet. The star core contained a special energy, which combined with a certain substance on the planet and eventually formed the original devil fruit.”
“Star core?” Lin Zhan frowned. It was the first time he heard this word.
“That’s right, the star core. It is like an energy source, continuously releasing the power of the devil fruit. And the devil fruits we have now are nothing more than derivatives of the power of the star core.” Zhongli explained.
Ace’s eyes widened and he said in disbelief, “So, the power of the devil fruit actually comes from aliens?”
“That’s right.” Zhongli nodded. “These texts also mentioned that the power of the star core is not infinite. As time goes by, the power of the star core will gradually decay. And when the power of the star core is completely exhausted, the devil fruit will completely disappear.”
Lin Zhan’s heart was in turmoil.
If the power of devil fruits really disappears, how will the world change?
“Does it say here how to prevent the decay of the star’s core power?” Lin Zhan asked anxiously.
Zhongli shook his head, “Unfortunately, the texts do not mention this. However, they do mention that there is a special connection between the Star Core and the Devil Fruit. Through some method, perhaps the power of the Devil Fruit can be used to activate the Star Core, thereby extending the life of the Star Core.”
“Using the power of the devil fruit to activate the star core? How is this possible?” Ace felt unbelievable.
“In theory, it is feasible. The power of the devil fruit comes from the star core, and the power of the star core can feed back into the devil fruit. This is a cycle.” Zhongli explained.
At this moment, Xiao suddenly said: “Captain, look here!”
Everyone looked in the direction of Xiao’s finger and saw an ancient map engraved in the corner of the stone tablet.
The lines on the map are very simple, but they mark several special locations.
Zhongli studied the map carefully, his eyes gleaming with analysis.
“This… This is a map of the distribution of star cores! There are likely other star cores at the locations marked on the map!”
Lin Zhan’s heart skipped a beat.
If they can find other star cores, perhaps they can unlock the true secret of the Devil Fruit’s origin, or even find a way to extend the Devil Fruit’s lifespan!
“We must find these star cores!” Lin Zhan’s tone was full of determination.
However, just as they were studying the map, a low roar suddenly came from the ruins.
The entire ground began to shake violently, as if some huge monster was waking up.
“What’s going on?” Ace exclaimed.
“Be careful! Something is coming!” Xiao’s voice was full of vigilance.
Lin Zhan quickly organized everyone to prepare for battle.
“Zhongli, Ace, Xiao, be careful! This force is extraordinary, it may be the guardian of the ruins!”
Zhongli’s expression also turned serious.
“According to my analysis, the energy level of this power is very high, it is likely to have reached the emperor level!”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and concentrated his domineering energy on his fists.
He could feel a powerful force approaching and the pressure in the air was increasing.
“Get ready for battle! We must stop it from obtaining the star core!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly.
Just as they were on high alert, Lin Zhan felt the ground beneath his feet shaking even more violently… The earth groaned in pain, cracks spread like a spider web, and gravel fell down.
Lin Zhan felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. This chill did not come from the temperature, but from a pure malice that seemed to devour him.
The air was filled with the pungent smell of engine oil and metal friction, which was sickening.
Click, click, click… The rhythmic sound of metal collision came from far away, becoming more and more frequent and clearer, like the footsteps of death.
From the depths of the ruins, a group of mechanical creatures emerged like a tide, their cold metal shells reflecting the faint light from the stone tablet, like a group of messengers from hell.
Their eyes flashed red, and they stared at Lin Zhan and his group like bloodthirsty beasts.
“What the hell are these?!” Ace couldn’t help but exclaim, the flames in his hands burning fiercely, reflecting his nervous face.
Zhongli pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting a faint light, and said in a serious tone: “It seems to be some kind of ancient weapon, but the level of technology is far beyond any civilization we know…” Before he finished speaking, a larger figure slowly emerged from the torrent of mechanical creatures.
It was a huge metal giant, emitting suffocating pressure, like a god awakened from ancient times, casting a huge shadow that enveloped Lin Zhan and others.
Oh no Lin Zhan swallowed, clenched his fists, sweat oozing from his palms, feeling unprecedented pressure, This is not a joke He raised his head and looked into the cold red eyes of the metal giant, It seems we have broken into a place we shouldn t have He whispered, with a hint of excitement and a hint of madness in his tone.
Xiao clenched the spear in his hand, the tip of the spear flashing with cold light: “Captain, what should we do?”
Chapter 53: Fighting the Mechanical Guard (Old Version)
“They are numerous, but individually weak, so we have to capture the leader first!” Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and thought quickly in his mind, “That big guy is a tough nut to crack, we have to find a way to chew it down…” He licked his lips, and a surge of excitement rushed from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
“Ace, let’s begin the barbecue feast! Your fire feast is best suited for these tin cans!” Lin Zhan grinned at Ace, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
Ace understood what he meant, curled his lips, and his fists burst into flames, like two small suns.
“Okay! Captain, watch me!” He roared, and pushed his fists forward. The hot lava swept out like a volcanic eruption, swallowing up the surrounding mechanical creatures.
The air was filled with the smell of burning and the sound of melting metal sizzling, like barbecue fat dripping onto charcoal.
“Xiao, your wind blade is best for cutting vegetables, go and clean up these minions!” Lin Zhan turned to Xiao again, with a hint of teasing in his tone.
Xiao nodded expressionlessly, and then disappeared from the spot in a flash.
The next moment, he appeared among the group of mechanical creatures, waving the spear in his hand like the wind, bringing up sharp wind blades.
The mechanical creatures were like paper and were easily torn apart by the wind blades. Metal fragments flew everywhere, making a harsh friction sound.
“Zhongli, old friend, I’m counting on your star core navigation! Give us a buff!” Lin Zhan patted Zhongli on the shoulder.
Zhongli pushed up his glasses, and a ray of light reflected from the lenses.
“Don’t worry, Captain.” He said calmly, and a sphere emitting light golden light appeared in his hand.
The energy fluctuations of the star core navigation spread out, forming a protective shield that enveloped Lin Zhan and others.
“Okay! Next, it’s my turn!” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and his eyes became sharp.
He activated the power of the Mochi-Mochi Fruit, and his body quickly expanded and turned into a giant oriental dragon.
The dragon scales sparkled with dazzling light, the dragon claws were extremely sharp, and the dragon’s roar resounded throughout the ruins, shaking the stone walls.
“Come on, big guy! Let me see what you can do!” Lin Zhan roared and rushed towards the metal giant.
The metal giant let out a dull roar, and his huge metal fist smashed towards Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan dodged the attack nimbly, and his dragon claws grabbed the metal giant’s body fiercely, leaving deep scratches.
The metal giant felt pain and swung his other fist towards Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan dodged again and took the opportunity to activate the time control ability of the Rule Fruit.
“Time, stand still!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and the time around them seemed to have stopped, and the movements of the metal giant also froze.
“Now!” Lin Zhan
With a loud bang, the metal giant was knocked back several steps, and a huge dent appeared on his chest.
“It works!” Lin Zhan was delighted and activated his time control ability again, continuously attacking the metal giant.
Under Lin Zhan’s fierce attack, the metal giant gradually lost his strength and more and more scars appeared on his body.
Its movements also became slow, as if it would fall down at any moment.
“It seems that the winner has been decided!” Lin Zhan said to himself, preparing to launch the final attack.
Suddenly, the metal giant’s eyes flickered and he let out a shrill scream.
“Not good!” Zhongli’s face changed, “Its energy is rising rapidly!”
“What?!” Lin Zhan was shocked and quickly stopped attacking, looking at the metal giant vigilantly.
The metal giant’s body began to tremble violently, and the air around it became distorted.
A powerful energy wave burst out from its body, shaking away the surrounding rocks.
“It’s going to self-destruct!” Zhongli shouted, “Retreat quickly!”
Lin Zhan and others did not dare to delay and quickly retreated.
However, just as they were about to escape the explosion range…
A slight sound of mechanical turning came from the depths of the ruins.
Lin Zhan turned around suddenly and looked in the direction where the voice came from, his face suddenly changed.
“What is that…” However, just as they were about to escape the explosion range, the energy surged around the metal giant to its peak, and the piercing scream almost tore the eardrums.
Lin Zhan only felt an invisible force hitting him hard, his internal organs seemed to shift, and a fishy and sweet taste surged into his throat.
“Ugh!” Ace groaned as he was blown away by the blast. He rolled on the ground for several times before he could barely steady himself, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth.
He raised his head.
Xiao’s situation was slightly better. Relying on the power of the wind element, he managed to stabilize his body, but he was also dizzy from the blast.
The spear in his hand made a buzzing sound, as if telling of its owner’s pain.
Zhongli’s face turned pale, and the light of the star core navigation dimmed a lot. It was obvious that the explosion just now had consumed a lot of his energy.
He pushed up his glasses, and the lenses were covered with cracks, as if they would break at any time.
Those were a pair of scarlet electronic eyes, flashing eerie light in the darkness, like a demon from hell.
“Are there new toys coming out?”
Chapter 54: Breaking the Guard Weakness (Old Version)
The moment Lin Zhan was knocked back, a sharp pain spread from his chest, as if all his internal organs were crushed.
He staggered a few steps, and a fishy and sweet taste rose up his throat, which he swallowed back.
Damn, this thing is really powerful!
But he did not panic. His strong desire to survive and fighting instinct allowed him to calm down in a very short time.
His brain was working rapidly, recalling every detail of his previous battle with the metal giant.
That huge body, that violent power, and that regular attack pattern… wait, pattern?
Lin Zhan suddenly raised his head and stared at the scarlet electronic eye flashing in the darkness with burning eyes.
He knew that this thing was definitely not a mindless killing machine.
Every attack and every movement it makes follows certain specific rules.
And this rule is probably its weakness!
“Zhongli!” Lin Zhan yelled, “How much do you know about the energy rules of this relic? Is there any pattern to the way this thing attacks?”
Zhongli pushed his cracked glasses, his face turned pale, and the light of the star core navigation system also dimmed a lot. It was obvious that the explosion just now consumed a lot of his energy.
“According to my observation, its energy core is located in the chest and is protected by a high-density energy shield. The energy fluctuations of this shield are highly synchronized with the energy field of the ruins, making it almost impossible to destroy it directly.”
“Almost?” Lin Zhan keenly caught the word, “In other words, there is still a chance?”
In theory, if we can disrupt the energy field of the ruins, or find a weak point in the shield s energy flow, we might be able to break through its defense. Zhongli pondered, But this requires extremely high energy control capabilities, and
“And what?” Lin Zhan asked.
Moreover, we must complete all this in a very short time. Zhongli s voice was solemn. Once its energy is fully restored, we will have no chance.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, he knew time was running out.
He looked around. Ace was covering his chest with blood at the corner of his mouth. Although Xiao managed to stand firmly, the spear in his hand was buzzing, and he was obviously seriously injured.
“Ace, how long can your fire attack last?” Lin Zhan asked.
Ace gritted his teeth and said, “As long as I am still alive, I can burn it!”
“Okay!” A hint of determination flashed in Lin Zhan’s eyes, “Xiao, can your wind blade interfere with its energy flow?”
Xiao nodded, “We can give it a try.”
“Zhongli, can your star core navigation provide us with energy support?”
Zhongli did not say anything, but silently adjusted the light of the star core navigation to the maximum, and a powerful energy wave spread out.
“Okay, let’s do it!” Lin Zhan’s eyes flashed with brilliance. He already had a plan.
“Ace, use the high temperature of the Flame-Flame Fruit to continuously attack its shield and try to weaken its defense as much as possible!”
“Xiao, use your wind spear technique to create a strong airflow, disrupting the energy flow of the shield and creating a weak point!”
“Zhongli, use your star core navigation to provide us with energy support and prolong our battle time as much as possible!”
And I, Lin Zhan clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with confidence, I will use the power of the Rule Fruit to give it a fatal blow at the critical moment!
Without any hesitation, everyone immediately acted according to Lin Zhan’s plan.
Ace turned into a ball of blazing flames, and the hot flames continuously hit the shield like lava, making a sizzling sound.
The spear in Xiao’s hand turned into green wind blades, sweeping away like a storm, and the energy flow of the shield began to fluctuate.
Zhongli’s star core navigation emits dazzling light, providing everyone with a constant supply of energy support.
Lin Zhan stood aside, silently accumulating strength.
He combined the power of the Rule Fruit with the energy of the Star Core Navigation, and an unprecedented powerful force surged in his body.
As time goes by, the shield’s defensive power gradually decreases and the energy fluctuations become more and more unstable.
Lin Zhan knew that the time had come!
He took a deep breath, concentrated all the fused power into his right hand, and punched the shield hard.
There was a loud bang, and a crack appeared on the shield.
“Come again!”
Another punch, and the crack widened.
“The final blow!”
Lin Zhan roared and poured all his strength into this punch.
The shield finally broke, revealing the energy core inside that was glowing scarlet light.
“Now…” Lin Zhan’s mouth curled up into a sneer, “It’s my turn.”
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity, rushed to the front of the giant monster, and smashed the exposed energy core with his fist, which was wrapped in the power of rules and star core energy.
There was a dull sound, like a watermelon being smashed, and the scarlet energy core burst open, splashing out sparks.
The huge figure swayed and fell to the ground like a drunk giant, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Without a backbone, those mechanical creatures became like puppets with their strings cut. They froze in place, and the flashing red light dimmed.
Lin Zhan wiped the dust off his face and exhaled a breath of foul air. A faint smell of burning mixed with the fishy smell of metal made his stomach churn.
“Finally I fixed this broken thing!” Ace walked over, holding his chest with his hands, grinning and revealing a mouthful of white teeth.
Xiao also put away his spear, and a rare hint of relief appeared on his stern face.
Zhongli adjusted his glasses, and the light of the star core navigation stabilized.
Just when everyone thought they could take a breath, the system interface on Lin Zhan’s wrist suddenly flashed a dazzling red light, and a sharp alarm pierced the silence.
“Warning! Warning! The energy core of the ruins has collapsed and the structure is about to collapse!” Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, “What’s going on…”
Chapter 55: Escape from the Collapse of the Ruins (Old Version)
After Lin Zhan smashed the energy core of that thing with one punch, he thought he could take a break and savor the taste of victory.
As a result, the system interface on the wrist was like a neon sign that was acting up, flashing a dazzling red light and making a constant “beeping” sound, noisier than the aunties in the vegetable market.
“Warning! Warning! The collapse of the energy core of the ruins has been detected and the structure is about to collapse!” The mechanical electronic sound of the system sounded particularly harsh at this moment, like a death warrant.
“What’s going on…” Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
He wiped the dust off his face. The burnt smell mixed with the fishy smell of metal made his stomach churn, which was worse than seasickness.
Before he could react, the surroundings began to change dramatically.
Spider-web-like cracks appeared on the wall, and then huge rocks fell down with a “boom”, raising dust everywhere, and the entire ruins seemed like they would turn into ruins in the next second.
Zhongli is worthy of being the artificial intelligence guardian left behind by alien civilization. He is reliable at critical moments!
He adjusted his glasses, and the light of the star core navigation stabilized. He quickly scanned the entire ruins and analyzed a relatively safe escape route. He looked calm, as if he was not involved.
“This way!” Zhongli pointed to a narrow passage. His tone was calm, yet it revealed a hint of unquestionable majesty.
Lin Zhan made a prompt decision and shouted, “Brothers, retreat!”
In an instant, everyone ran towards the direction indicated by Zhongli like arrows.
Overhead, huge rocks kept falling, and the deafening “boom” sound was terrifying.
This kid Ace is still quite reliable at critical moments.
His hands ignited with raging flames, melting the huge rocks blocking the way into magma, and opening up a passage for everyone.
The scorching temperature seemed to ignite the air, making people feel like they were in a furnace.
Xiao was even more agile, wielding the spear in his hand with great force, knocking away the flying stones one by one.
He was like an agile cheetah, shuttling through the collapsed ruins, protecting everyone’s safety.
Lin Zhan ran while feeling everything around him.
The rustling sound of gravel rubbing against each other, the rumbling sound of boulders falling, the crackling sound of Ace’s burning flames, and the whirring sound of Xiao’s wielding spear intertwined into a symphony of death, stimulating every nerve in his body.
Run! Run! Run!
Lin Zhan felt like his lungs were about to explode and his heart was beating so fast that it seemed like it was going to jump out of his throat.
He could even feel the collapsing pressure behind him, like an invisible giant hand that was about to swallow him up.
This feeling was even more tense and exciting than the first time he faced the Four Emperors!
Finally, after what seemed like a century of running, they rushed out of the ruins that were about to collapse.
Standing in the safe area outside the ruins, everyone was panting and sweating profusely, as if they had just been pulled out of the water.
Lin Zhan took deep breaths of the fresh air and felt like he was alive again.
He looked back at the gradually collapsing ruins and felt a sense of fear in his heart.
If it weren’t for Zhongli’s calm analysis and the help from Ace and Xiao, they would probably have died in there.
Ace sat down on the ground, wiped the sweat off his face, and grinned: “Finally escaped. This feeling is so fucking exciting!”
Xiao also put away his spear, and a rare look of relief appeared on his stern face.
Zhongli adjusted his glasses and said calmly, “It seems that we underestimated the danger of this relic.”
Lin Zhan nodded, agreeing with him.
This experience made him deeply realize that in this world full of unknowns, one must never take it lightly at any time.
He looked up at the sky, and suddenly felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.
“Wait…” Lin Zhan’s wrist shook slightly.
Lin Zhan was immersed in a reverie about the future when the system notification sound on his wrist suddenly rang again, breaking the moment of tranquility.
The voice was like the devil’s whisper from hell, harsh and urgent, causing his heart to tremble violently.
“System prompt: Kaido’s forces are detected approaching you rapidly! They have learned that you have obtained clues to the star core and intend to snatch it!”
Lin Zhan’s brows were furrowed, and a chill spread down his spine.
He quickly glanced around and saw that Zhongli, Ace and Xiao had recovered some of their strength, but were obviously not fully prepared for a new battle.
Zhongli adjusted his glasses, his eyes showing a trace of solemnity; Ace’s flames were still strong, but there was a hint of fatigue in his eyes; Xiao gripped his spear tightly, maintaining a vigilant posture.
“Kaido…how could this old guy know it so quickly?” Lin Zhan muttered to himself, but time waits for no one, he must take action immediately.
He took a deep breath, looked at everyone with a firm gaze, and was about to speak when he suddenly stopped and frowned again.
“Everyone, we still have some time, but…” He stopped talking.
Chapter 56: Strategy to deal with Kaido (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s voice was not loud, but it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Zhongli’s eyes behind the lenses suddenly became sharp, Ace’s flames seemed to burn even more vigorously, and Xiao clenched the spear in his hand as if to pierce the air.
Only Princess Weiwei remained calm, but her tightly pursed lips revealed her inner solemnity.
“Kaido is coming?” Ace’s voice was filled with excitement and a bit of uneasiness.
“That monster actually showed up so quickly!”
Lin Zhan nodded, looked around at everyone, and informed everyone of the content of the system prompt.
“The situation is urgent. We must respond as soon as possible.” Zhongli’s voice remained steady, but his speech speed increased significantly. “Kaido is not an ordinary opponent. The strength of the Beasts Pirates should not be underestimated. We must come up with a foolproof plan.”
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became extremely tense.
Everyone realized that the next battle would be a life-and-death test.
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath and broke the silence.
“Lin Zhan, how much does Kaido know about the clues to the star core?”
“The system prompt said that they learned about our obtaining of the star core clues and intended to snatch it.” Lin Zhan frowned and replied, “It’s not clear how much they know exactly.”
“This may be something we can use.” Princess Weiwei”
“That’s a great idea!” Ace shouted excitedly, “We can set a trap for him and give him a good beating!”
“Ace, don’t let your guard down.” Zhongli warned calmly, “Kaido’s strength is far superior to yours. Even if you set a trap, you must make sure it is foolproof.”
Lin Zhan nodded, agreeing with Zhongli’s opinion.
“Weiwei, do you have any specific plans?”
Princess Weiwei walked calmly to the center of the room, picked up a pen, and began to draw on the nautical chart on the table.
“First, we need to determine Kaido’s approximate location and route…”
In the following time, everyone sat around the nautical chart and began intensive analysis and discussion.
Princess Vivi, with her keen insight and excellent analytical ability, pieced together various pieces of information and gradually outlined Kaido’s possible trajectory of action.
“Kaidou’s target is the star core, so he will definitely come straight for us.” Princess Weiwei pointed to a location on the sea chart and said, “This is the nearest island to us, and it is also the only way to enter this sea area. We can set up the first line of defense here.”
“I agree with Weiwei.” Zhongli nodded, “We can set up some traps on the island, take advantage of the terrain, and consume Kaido’s troops as much as possible.”
“Leave the trap to me!” Ace patted his chest and said, “I’ll let those guys have a taste of my fire!”
“Ace, although your flames are powerful, they may not have much effect on Kaido.” Xiao’s voice was still cold, but full of confidence, “To deal with Kaido, more precise and deadly attacks are needed.”
“Xiao, what do you think?” Lin Zhan asked.
“I will use my wind element ability to create an environment that is conducive to our battle.” Xiao replied, “At the same time, I will look for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Kaido.”
Lin Zhan felt relieved when seeing everyone actively putting forward suggestions.
He knew that with these reliable partners, they would be able to fight even against the powerful Kaido.
“Okay, let’s follow Weiwei’s plan and split up!” Lin Zhan stood up and said with a firm look, “Zhongli, you continue to study the connection between the star core and the devil fruit to see if you can find a way to improve our strength. Ace and Xiao, you carry out high-intensity training to improve your combat capabilities as much as possible. Weiwei and I will be responsible for formulating a specific battle plan.”
Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone devoted themselves to the preparations.
Zhongli sat in the corner of the room, concentrating on studying the star core navigation in his hand. His fingers moved quickly on the complex circuit board, his eyes focused and serious.
Ace and Xiao were conducting fierce combat training in the open space of the island, with flames and storms intertwined, making a deafening roar.
Lin Zhan and Princess Weiwei were in the room, looking at the sea chart, and rehearsing various combat plans over and over again, striving to make them foolproof.
In this tense atmosphere of preparation for war, time seems to have been stretched countless times.
Everyone feels unprecedented pressure, but at the same time is full of fighting spirit and hope.
They know that only by uniting together can they defeat the powerful Kaido and protect their dreams.
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, the team’s strength has been significantly improved.
Ace has become more proficient in using the Flame-Flame Fruit, and the power of his flames has become even stronger.
Xiao’s wind-element spearmanship has also become more sophisticated, and each strike is full of deadly threats.
Zhongli, through his research on star cores, discovered a special method that can temporarily enhance the power of devil fruits.
Although this method can only last for a short time, it is enough to turn the tide of the battle at a critical moment. Zhongli pushed up his glasses and said, Also, this method puts a great strain on the body and can only be used as a last resort.
Lin Zhan nodded to show that he understood.
He knew that this method was their trump card and should never be used lightly until the last moment.
After several days of intense preparation, Lin Zhan and Princess Weiwei also developed a relatively complete response strategy.
They took advantage of the island’s terrain and set up various traps and obstacles. At the same time, they also prepared some special weapons and props, hoping to cause some damage to Kaido.
“Although Kaido is powerful, he is not invulnerable.” Princess Weiwei pointed to a location on the sea chart and said, “This is the narrowest strait on the island. We can use the terrain here to restrict Kaido’s actions, and then concentrate our firepower to attack him.”
“This is a good plan!” Lin Zhan nodded, “But we must also be fully prepared in case Kaido breaks through our defenses.”
Everything was ready, and everyone stood on the highest point of the island, looking at the sea in the distance.
Everyone clenched their weapons, waiting for Kaido’s arrival.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and felt the tension in the air.
But he was not afraid, because he believed that as long as they united, they would be able to defeat any powerful enemy.
Just as they were about to put their plan into action…
Lin Zhan and his companions held their breath and concentrated. Just when everyone thought that they were about to face a head-on confrontation with Kaido, the system’s prompt sound suddenly exploded in Lin Zhan’s mind, breaking the frozen air.
“Warning! The fleet led by Plague Queen under the Beasts Pirates has set out and is approaching at a very fast speed! Goal: Stop the host from collecting star cores!”
Lin Zhan frowned and his face instantly turned gloomy.
Quinn, one of the three leaders of the Beasts Pirates, is a mad scientist who possesses the ability of an ancient animal-type devil fruit and is extremely obsessed with viruses and mechanical transformation.
This guy’s arrival means the trouble is escalating!
“Quinn is here!” Lin Zhan’s voice was low, with a hint of suppressed anger.
Ace’s eager expression froze in an instant, and the flame of excitement seemed to be poured with a bucket of cold water.
“Quinn? That fat guy is here too?!”
Zhongli’s eyes behind his lenses flashed with data streams as he quickly analyzed the situation.
“The size of Quinn’s fleet is unknown, but the title of Plague means he specializes in weapons of mass destruction. We need to reevaluate our defense plans.”
Princess Weiwei’s slender fingers moved quickly on the sea chart, and she said in a hurried tone: “Quinn’s fleet is very fast and is expected to arrive within half a day. We must change the deployment immediately and not let him launch an attack near the island!”
“It seems that Kaido is not stupid. He knows that it is too risky to send me directly, so he sends an appetizer to disgust us first.” Lin Zhan sneered, “Since he wants to play, I will play with him!”
He turned and looked at everyone, his eyes sharp.
“It seems that we have to change our plan a little. Ace, Xiao, the two of you go and meet Quinn’s vanguard first and try to delay time. Weiwei, continue to analyze the enemy’s movements, Zhongli, be ready to support at any time!”
The orders were issued in an orderly manner, and everyone took action immediately. The atmosphere instantly became tense and filled with solemnity.
Lin Zhan stood on a high place, looking at the black spots gradually emerging in the distance, with a cold arc at the corner of his mouth.
Quinn, I hope you won’t let me down.
At this moment, the lookout suddenly exclaimed: “The enemy ship is within range!”
Princess Weiwei’s urgent voice came: “Lin Zhan, the enemy seems to be equipped with a new type of long-range artillery, which is extremely powerful. Be careful!”
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and saw the hideous figures of several huge warships gradually revealed on the sea in the distance.
On one of the flagships, a fat figure was standing at the bow, laughing unscrupulously.
“My fellow lads, raze this island to the ground! I want to let those ignorant fellows know the consequences of offending the Beasts Pirates!” Quinn’s arrogant voice came from afar, with disgusting arrogance…
Chapter 57: Outsmarting Quinn (Old Version)
“Guys, raze this island to the ground! I’m going to let those ignorant guys know what happens if they offend the Beasts Pirates!” Quinn’s arrogant roar, carried by the sea breeze, hit Lin Zhan’s eardrums hard.
His fat body almost took up the entire bow, and his shiny skin reflected a sickening light in the sun.
Lin Zhan stood on the cliff, squinted his eyes, and scanned the approaching enemy ships with a gaze as sharp as an eagle.
Several steel behemoths cut through the waves with great momentum. The black muzzles of their guns seemed like ferocious beasts that were ready to devour their prey, emitting a cold murderous intent.
He snorted coldly. In his opinion, Quinn’s arrogance was nothing more than a clumsy performance of a clown.
“This guy is really confident…” Lin Zhan muttered to himself, with a playful arc at the corner of his mouth.
“However, this game cannot be won by just yelling.”
He knew that Quinn was a complete technology fanatic, and his reliance on technological weapons was almost obsessive.
Most of the equipment of the Beasts Pirates are the products of technological transformation, and their power should not be underestimated.
However, this is precisely Quinn’s biggest weakness.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and slowly spread out his palm. A crystal clear fruit lay there quietly, emitting a faint fluorescence.
Rule Fruit Time Control This is his trump card against Quinn.
“Weiwei, how is the enemy ship’s artillery preparation?” Lin Zhan asked in a deep voice.
“Report to the captain, the enemy’s artillery has been charged and may open fire at any time!” Princess Vivi’s voice came from the headset with a hint of nervousness.
“Very good.” Lin Zhan”
“Understood.” Zhongli’s deep voice was as steady and reliable as ever.
“Ace, Xiao, act according to the plan and fight quickly and decisively!” Lin Zhan gave an order and the war was about to break out.
Ace and Xiao rushed out like arrows, transformed into two streams of light, and headed towards the enemy ship.
Deafening artillery roars resounded across the sea, and shells, trailing long flames, whistled towards the island.
Lin Zhan’s eyes focused, and time seemed to slow down in his eyes.
He clearly saw the trajectory of the shells and felt the fluctuations of energy in the air.
“Time stands still!”
Lin Zhan let out a low roar, and the power of the Rule Fruit instantly erupted.
The world seemed to stop at this moment.
The whistling shells stayed in mid-air, the waves solidified into strange shapes, and even the dust in the air stopped floating.
Everything was frozen in the blink of an eye.
“Now!”
Lin Zhan thought to himself,
The figures of Ace and Xiao shuttled through the static time and space, like ghosts, and quickly approached the enemy ship.
“Fire Fist!”
Ace roared, and the raging flames turned into a huge fist, smashing hard on the deck of the enemy ship.
With a loud bang, a huge hole was blown in the deck of the enemy ship, with flames splashing and thick smoke billowing.
At the same time, Xiao leaped into the air with a spear in his hand, turning into a blue lightning and piercing straight into the command room of the enemy ship.
The violent force of the wind element exploded instantly, tearing the enemy ship’s command room into pieces.
Quinn widened his eyes in horror. He could never have imagined that Lin Zhan possessed such a strange ability.
Time starts flowing again.
“What’s going on?”
Before Quinn could react, he felt a huge force coming at him, knocking him away.
Quinn fell heavily to the deck, spurting blood from his mouth.
Lin Zhan appeared in front of him, looking down at him.
“Quinn, your performance ends here.”
Lin Zhan sneered and slowly raised his right hand.
“No… Impossible…” Quinn looked at Lin Zhan in horror.
“It’s over, Quinn.” Lin Zhan’s voice was cold and ruthless, like the judgment of the god of death.
In the distance, Zhongli stood quietly at the bow, watching all this.
“Although I successfully repelled Quinn, but…” He whispered to himself, frowning slightly, “I’m afraid this is just a test from Kaido…”
Quinn’s fat body collapsed on the deck like a torn sack, his blood mixed with sea water, emitting a disgusting smell.
Lin Zhan looked down at him, his eyes as cold as the Arctic wind, without a trace of mercy.
He knew very well that being kind to one’s enemies meant being cruel to oneself.
The smoke from the explosion had not yet dissipated, and the air was filled with a burnt smell that made people cough.
The sea breeze howled, blowing up broken wood boards and debris, making a whimpering sound.
Lin Zhan could feel the deck beneath his feet shaking slightly, which was a sign that the enemy ship was slowly sinking.
“Clean up the battlefield and take away the spoils.” Lin Zhan’s voice was not loud, but it carried unquestionable majesty.
He turned around and looked at the sea level in the distance, his eyes as deep as a bottomless pit.
He knew that Quinn was just an appetizer, and the real beast was still lurking behind.
Kaido is not a guy who will give up easily.
“Captain, what should we do next?” Ace walked to Lin Zhan, scratched his head, and his face still showed the excitement after the battle.
Lin Zhan did not answer immediately, but took out a nautical chart from his arms and looked at it carefully.
Various islands and routes are marked on the nautical chart, densely packed and as bright as stars.
“Go to Ghost Island.” Lin Zhan raised his head and said with a firm look in his eyes.
“It’s time to settle accounts with Kaido.”
Zhongli walked silently to Lin Zhan and handed him a cup of hot tea.
The tea exuded a faint fragrance, dispelling the bloody smell in the air.
He looked at Lin Zhan, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.
“If you have anything to say, just say it.” Lin Zhan took a sip of tea and said lightly.
Zhongli was silent for a moment, then slowly said: “Captain, Kaido is no small matter. If we rashly go to Onigashima, I’m afraid…”
Lin Zhan interrupted him, with a confident smile on his face: “I know Kaido is very strong. But I, Lin Zhan, am no pushover. Besides, there are some things that must be faced.”
He put the teacup aside, looked at Zhongli sharply, and suddenly asked: “By the way, Zhongli, what do you think it would be like if a big fire started on Ghost Island?”
Chapter 58 Kaido’s Further Provocation (Old Version)
“A fire broke out on Onigashima? That must be the death knell of Kaido.” Data streams flashed rapidly in Zhongli’s eyes, his tone remained steady, but with a hint of excitement that was barely perceptible.
I grinned and said nothing more. Yes, the death knell, the death knell for Kaido.
“Ace, Xiao, I’m afraid the road ahead won’t be peaceful.” I turned around and looked at these two reliable companions, “Brothers, please be alert. Kaido can’t afford to lose.”
Ace perked up when he heard this, rubbing his hands together, flames dancing at his fingertips: “Don’t worry, Captain! I’ve been wanting to have another good fight with Kaido and his gang!”
Xiao remained silent, but he tightened the spear in his hand, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
I knew he was ready to fight.
Princess Weiwei sighed softly and walked over to me: “Lin Zhan, Kaido will not let this go. He suffered such a big loss this time, he will definitely find ways to retaliate.”
“I know.” I nodded, my eyes sweeping over everyone present, “So, we must also be fully prepared.”
However, before I could finish my words, the lookout’s urgent voice came from the mast: “Captain! Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Unknown ships have been spotted ahead, there are a lot of them, and they are approaching at high speed!”
I frowned. Kaido is really fast!
“Zhongli, analyze the number and configuration of enemy ships.” I said in a deep voice, grabbing the sword at my waist.
Zhongli quickly pulled up the sea chart and slid his finger across the screen quickly. “There are a total of twenty enemy ships, all of which are standard warships of the Beasts Pirates, equipped with heavy artillery. They should be an elite force.”
Twenty warships, it seems Kaido has invested a lot of money this time.
“What is their goal?” I narrowed my eyes and thought quickly in my mind.
Princess Weiwei’s face was solemn: “They are heading straight for us. I’m afraid… they are coming for the star core clue map in our hands!”
Star core clue map!
I was shocked. I didn’t expect Kaido’s movements to be so fast and precise.
It seems that there are also guys in the Beasts Pirates who are good at intelligence analysis.
“Pass the order, everyone enter combat mode!” I drew my sword and pointed it forward, “Since they want to rob, let them pay the price!”
“yes!”
The members of the Hollow Pirates quickly acted and took their positions, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Ace stood at the bow, flames rising around him, like a fire god of war.
Xiao stood behind me, holding a spear, ready to attack at any time.
Princess Weiwei stood in the command room, calmly analyzing the enemy’s movements.
Zhongli kept typing on the keyboard, trying to decipher the encrypted information on the star core clue map.
“Captain, they are moving very fast and are expected to be within range in ten minutes.” Zhongli’s voice came.
“Ten minutes… is enough.” I took a deep breath and exerted the power of the Rule Fruit to the extreme.
Time begins to flow.
The enemy ships were getting closer and closer. Their huge hulls were creating waves on the sea, like a group of bloodthirsty beasts opening their bloody mouths towards us.
“Fire!” An angry roar came from the enemy flagship.
In an instant, countless shells cut through the sky and flew towards us with a shrill whistling sound.
“Activate the defense system!” I shouted.
On the battleship of the Void Pirates, energy shields rose up, protecting the hull firmly.
The shells hit the energy shield, making a deafening explosion, and the entire battleship shook violently.
“Ace, Xiao, fight back hard!” I roared.
Ace could no longer hold back, he waved his hands violently, and countless flames turned into fire dragons, roaring towards the enemy ships.
Xiao also moved. His figure was as fast as the wind and he disappeared from the spot in an instant. The next moment, he appeared on an enemy warship.
The spear in his hand turned into whirlwinds, sucking in all the surrounding enemies. The pirates were torn to pieces before they could even scream.
I stood on the deck, observing the battle calmly.
The enemy’s firepower is very strong, but the Void Pirates’ defense system is not to be outdone. Under the protection of the energy shield, we can still hold on for the time being.
However, this is not a solution.
There are too many enemy ships, and the energy shield will be broken sooner or later.
We must find a way to break the deadlock!
I closed my eyes, concentrated my mental strength to the extreme, and felt the flow of time around me.
Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of a flaw.
There seems to be a subtle pattern in the frequency of the enemy flagship’s artillery fire.
That’s it!
I suddenly opened my eyes and a sneer appeared on the corner of my mouth.
“Zhongli, lock on to the enemy flagship, coordinates XXX, YYY!” I shouted.
Zhongli sprang into action, his fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard.
“Locked!”
“emission!”
At my command, beams of energy shot out from the Void Pirates’ warships, accurately hitting the cannon launch ports of the enemy flagship.
With a loud bang, the enemy flagship’s artillery launch port was blown to pieces, and countless shells were detonated, causing a violent explosion in the cabin.
The enemy flagship instantly turned into a sea of ??fire.
“Well done!” Ace shouted excitedly.
The paralysis of the enemy’s flagship immediately thwarted the offensive of the Beasts Pirates.
I didn’t give them a chance to breathe and once again activated the power of the Rule Fruit to disrupt the flow of time on the enemy ship.
The speed of some ships suddenly slowed down, the speed of some ships suddenly increased, and some ships even stopped directly.
The Beasts Pirates’ formation instantly became chaotic.
“Ace, Xiao, charge!” I roared.
Ace and Xiao were like two sharp knives, stabbing fiercely into the enemy’s formation and tearing the enemy’s defense into pieces.
The morale of the Void Pirates was also boosted, and they rushed towards the enemy ships, engaging in a fierce hand-to-hand combat with the pirates of the Beasts Pirates.
Swords flashed, flesh and blood flew everywhere, and the sea was filled with a strong smell of blood.
I held a saber in my hand and moved as fast as lightning, shuttling through the enemy ships, each movement carrying the breath of death.
I have used the power of the Rule Fruit to its fullest extent.
I can speed up myself in an instant, slow down the enemy in an instant, and even pause time and freeze the enemy in place.
Under my control, the pirates of the Beasts Pirates were simply unable to resist my attacks and fell under my sword one after another.
After a hard battle, the Beasts Pirates finally couldn’t hold on and began to collapse.
“Retreat! Retreat!” The remaining enemy ships turned around and fled into the distance.
“Want to run? Not that easy!” Ace roared and tried to chase after him.
“Don’t chase after desperate enemies.” I stopped him and wiped the blood off the knife. “Let them go.”
“But, Captain…” Ace was a little unwilling.
“We have more important things to do.” I pointed to the star core clue map in Zhongli’s hand, “Finding the star core is our most important task.”
After a fierce battle, the Void Pirates successfully repelled the elite troops of the Beasts Pirates and guarded the star core clue map.
“Zhongli, how’s the cracking going?” I walked up to Zhongli and asked.
Zhongli shook his head and said, “The encryption method of the star core clue map is very complicated and will take more time.”
“It’s okay, take your time.” I patted his shoulder, “I believe in you.”
Just as we were about to continue studying the star core clue map, a cold voice suddenly sounded in our minds:
The smoke had not yet dissipated, and the sea breeze blew in with a faint smell of blood.
The members of the Void Pirates were simply cleaning up the battlefield and repairing the battleships. The joy and exhaustion of surviving the disaster were intertwined on everyone’s face.
I walked to the side of the ship and looked at the sea gradually calming down in the distance, but I felt a little uneasy in my heart.
Kaido will never give up so easily.
“Captain, where are we going next?” Ace walked up to me and asked carelessly, flames jumping on his body as if celebrating this victory.
I shook my head and pointed to the star core clue map in Zhongli’s hand: “Let’s find a way to crack this thing first. Finding the star core is the real thing.”
“But…” Ace wanted to say something, but I interrupted him by raising my hand.
“No buts, just listen to me.” My tone was calm, but with unquestionable majesty.
At this moment, Zhongli suddenly stopped typing on the keyboard and his expression became serious.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at me, with a complicated look in his eyes.
“Captain, there’s a situation.” His voice was low and quick, breaking the relaxed atmosphere on the deck after surviving the disaster, and everyone’s attention was instantly focused on him.
“The ones coming this time…are not small minions.”
My heart sank and an ominous premonition came over me.
“Is it Kaido?” Princess Vivi walked over quickly with her brows furrowed.
Zhongli took a deep breath, nodded slowly, and uttered a piece of news that shocked my heart.
“And… it’s all his main force.”
“Captain! Radar shows a large number of ships ahead! They are the flags of the Beasts Pirates!” The lookout’s trembling voice resounded across the deck, and he stared intently at the black spots that gradually appeared on the distant sea level.
The corners of my mouth curled up in an icy arc, and my eyes became sharp.
“Kaido…is he finally here?” I muttered to myself, tightening the sword in my hand, feeling the power of the Rule Fruit in my body begin to boil.
Ace licked his lips excitedly, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
Xiao gripped the spear tightly in his hand, ready to deal a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath and began to command everyone in an orderly manner to prepare to meet the enemy.
Zhongli stood silently beside me, data streams flashing rapidly in his eyes, as if he was calculating something.
Captain, the chances of winning Zhongli s voice suddenly stopped.
My eyes signaled him to stop talking.
“Everyone, pay attention! Get ready for battle!” I drew my sword, pointed it at the main fleet of the Beasts Pirates approaching in the distance, and my roar resounded through the sky.
“This time, we will make Kaido pay an unbearable price!”
At this moment, a deafening roar came from the sky, and a huge figure fell from the sky, covering the sky and the sun.
Ace looked up and his eyes widened.
“What is that…?”
Chapter 59: Facing Kaido’s Strategy (Old Version)
“This time, we will make Kaido pay an unbearable price!” At this moment, a deafening roar came from the sky, and a huge figure fell from the sky, covering the sky and the sun.
Everyone sat together in a solemn atmosphere.
As one of the Four Emperors, Kaido’s strength is unfathomable, and the Beasts Pirates are full of talented people.
Lin Zhan gripped his sword tightly and glanced at everyone with a determined look.
“Kaido is here. We can’t be careless this time. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to tell us.”
Princess Weiwei spoke first, with a hint of calmness in her eyes: “We can use the surrounding terrain to set some traps to delay Kaido’s fleet. There are many reefs in the surrounding sea, we can disguise it as an ordinary sea area and trap Kaido’s fleet.”
Lin Zhan nodded: “Okay, this is a good suggestion. Zhongli, can you use the energy of the star core navigation to create an energy interference field? This can interfere with Kaido’s fleet’s communications and weapon systems.”
Zhongli’s data-stream eyes flickered for a moment, and then he nodded: “Okay, I need some time to prepare.”
“Time is running out, everyone split up.” Lin Zhan ordered, “Ace, you and Xiao will be responsible for setting up the traps, Weiwei, you will assist Zhongli in setting up the energy interference field. I will stay here and keep an eye on Kaido’s movements.”
“Understood!” Everyone responded in unison and took quick action.
Ace and Xiao led a team and began to set up hidden reefs, energy bombs and other traps in the sea.
Weiwei and Zhongli were busy on the ship, debugging various equipment and preparing to activate the energy interference field.
As time passed, the surrounding seas became densely packed and full of danger.
Zhongli finally completed the setting of the energy interference field. He started the equipment and saw energy ripples spreading on the sea surface.
Lin Zhan looked up into the distance and saw that Kaido’s fleet had entered the range of the interference field, causing a brief chaos in the communications and weapons systems.
“Are you ready?” Lin Zhan’s eyes were filled with determination. “Let’s go!”
Lin Zhan, Ace and Xiao were the first to rush towards Kaido, their figures casting long shadows in the sunlight.
Lin Zhan swung his sword, and the power of the Rule Fruit was contained in the blade, which collided with Kaido’s attack, making a deafening sound.
Ace’s flames burned in the air, forming fire tornadoes that swept towards Kaido.
Xiao swung his spear, and the power of the wind element swept like a hurricane, intertwining with Kaido’s attack.
Kaido’s huge figure tumbled in the air, and his attacks were like a storm, but Lin Zhan found that his attack method was relatively simple, mainly relying on powerful brute force.
“Kaido, your strength is indeed strong, but you rely too much on brute force!” Lin Zhan’s voice echoed on the battlefield.
“Hmph, a mere small pirate dares to be so arrogant in front of me!” Kaido growled and launched another fierce attack.
Lin Zhan dodged flexibly, the power of the Rule Fruit flowed in his hands, and every attack could accurately hit Kaido’s weakness.
Ace and Xiao also cooperated closely. Their attacks came one after another like a tide, causing considerable trouble to Kaido.
Lin Zhan discovered that although Kaido was powerful, his attack method was too direct and lacked variety.
“Keep going like this, we will definitely find his fatal weakness!”
Just as they were gradually finding a way to deal with Kaido, Kaido suddenly stopped attacking. Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and he sensed that something ominous was about to happen.
“Do you think you can defeat me like this? Haha, I have another trick up my sleeve!” Kaido’s voice was full of threats. He suddenly turned into a gust of wind and launched a more fierce attack on Lin Zhan and others.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and his eyes became more decisive.
He raised his saber, ready to meet Kaido’s fatal blow.
At this moment, a ray of light fell from the sky and hit Kaido directly… Just as they were gradually finding a way to deal with Kaido, Kaido suddenly roared to the sky, and the deafening roar seemed to tear the sky apart.
“Hundred Beasts Pirates! Charge!” Before the words were finished, several figures leaped out from the flagship behind Kaido, bringing with them a heart-pounding sense of oppression.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, and a chill spread up his spine.
Each of these figures exudes a powerful aura and is definitely not an ordinary person.
The first person to land was a giant with a burly figure and dark blue skin. He held a huge mace in his hand, and the ground shook when he landed.
Immediately afterwards, a figure surrounded by black smoke appeared quietly, and the strange aura made Lin Zhan feel suffocated.
Then, a graceful woman landed lightly on the ground, holding a strange fan in her hand with strange patterns painted on it.
One after another, people with various abilities appeared and surrounded Lin Zhan and others.
The air was filled with tension and the battle was about to break out.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, feeling the strong sense of oppression around him, and whispered: “It seems that we have underestimated Kaido…” He looked up suddenly, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring directly at Kaido, “But even so, we will not retreat!” Kaido grinned, revealing his ferocious fangs: “Hahaha! Then let me see what you can do!” He waved his hand, and the ability users behind him roared in unison, and pounced on Lin Zhan and others like beasts out of a cage… “Damn it…” Ace cursed in a low voice, with flames burning in his hands.
Chapter 60: Opportunity for counterattack in desperate situation (old version)
The chill in Lin Zhan’s heart did not come entirely from the number and strength of the enemies, but more from an elusive sense of oppression.
It was as if they were not facing a group of people with special abilities, but moving mountains that could collapse at any time and crush them into powder.
The dark blue giant brandished his mace, creating a gust of wind and rushing forward.
The black smoke twisted like a living thing, making creepy whispers, trying to penetrate their bodies.
The woman holding the fan gently waved it, and immediately a strange fragrance filled the air, which was intoxicating but also murderous.
“Zhongli!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, his eyes flashing with light.
Zhong Li understood what he meant and quickly operated the control panel with his hands. Light curtains unfolded instantly, covering everyone.
This is the Hollow Pirates’ defense system, which can withstand a certain degree of attacks and buy them precious time.
“Ace, Xiao, don’t fight hard! Find the right opportunity and attack their weaknesses!” Lin Zhan gave orders while calmly observing the enemy’s actions.
He discovered that although these people were powerful, their coordination with each other was somewhat unfamiliar.
They seemed to have been summoned by Kaido temporarily, lacked tacit understanding, and their attack methods were relatively simple.
This is an opportunity!
“Fruit of Rules – Time Control!” Lin Zhan muttered in his heart, and a strange energy spread out instantly.
He concentrated the ability to manipulate time on several people with this ability, causing the flow of time around their bodies to become extremely slow.
Although it is impossible to completely stop their actions, it is enough to cause them to pause briefly and reveal their flaws.
“Now!” Lin Zhan roared and rushed towards the deep blue giant first.
Ace followed closely behind, his hands blazing with flames, transforming into a fire dragon that charged straight into the black smoke.
Xiao’s body was as fast as lightning, and the wind-element spear in his hand made a sharp whistling sound as he aimed at the woman holding the fan.
The deep blue giant was originally full of momentum, but suddenly he felt his body stagnate, as if he was stuck in a quagmire, and his movements became unusually slow.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity, rushed forward instantly, and punched the giant hard in the abdomen.
With a muffled sound, the huge body of the deep blue giant trembled violently, and a painful expression appeared on his face.
At the same time, Ace’s flames successfully entangled the black smoke.
The smoke screamed shrilly, trying to break free from the flames, but to no avail.
Under the burning flames, the black smoke became thinner and thinner, and finally turned into a wisp of green smoke and dissipated into the air.
Xiao’s spear was like a poisonous snake, accurately stabbing the throat of the woman holding the fan.
The woman’s face changed drastically and she quickly waved her fan to resist.
“Bang!”
The spear collided with the fan, making a crisp sound.
The fan in the woman’s hand shattered instantly into countless pieces.
Xiao took advantage of the victory and stabbed out with his spear again, piercing directly through the woman’s chest.
Under Lin Zhan’s command, the situation began to develop in a direction favorable to them.
Princess Weiwei stood at the back. She originally thought that she would definitely die this time, but Lin Zhan created miracles again and again and led them out of the desperate situation.
However, just as they were gradually gaining the upper hand, a terrifying aura suddenly descended.
“Hahahaha! A bunch of ignorant fellows actually dare to challenge my authority!”
Kaido burst into wild laughter and slowly raised his head. An invisible pressure, like a mountain, pressed down on everyone, making them have difficulty breathing and move slowly.
Lin Zhan’s face changed. He felt the powerful aura emanating from Kaido, a kind of suppression that surpassed his own strength, a kind of domineering power that could control everything.
“It’s the Conqueror’s Haki!” Zhongli’s voice trembled a little, “Moreover, his Haki has reached its peak and formed a domain that can directly suppress our actions!”
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth. He could feel his body trembling, which was the fear of Kaido’s power.
But he cannot retreat, he must find a way to break Kaido’s domineering power, otherwise, all of them will die here.
Suddenly, he remembered the perspective of civilization leap he had gained when he merged with the star core.
That perspective enables him to see through the essence of things and understand the rules of the world.
Perhaps, he can use this perspective to crack Kaido’s domineering aura.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He concentrated and focused all his attention on Kaido.
His consciousness began to blur and the scene around him became distorted.
He seemed to be in a boundless universe, with countless stars twinkling before his eyes.
He could feel Kaido’s domineering power, which was a violent, violent energy filled with a desire for destruction.
This energy is like a huge whirlpool, sucking everything around it in and then completely crushing it.
However, at the center of this vortex, there is a faint but extremely firm will hidden.
That is Kaido’s will, his desire for power, and his yearning for freedom.
Lin Zhan tried to capture this thought. He wanted to understand how Kaido’s domineering was formed and how it worked.
Only in this way can he find a way to crack it.
However, Kaido’s domineering aura is too strong, and his consciousness is like a leaf in the wind, which may be torn apart at any time.
He must concentrate more, he must understand Kaido’s Haki more deeply…
Lin Zhan closed his eyes tightly, trying his best to concentrate and open up the perspective of civilization leap.
He discovered that although Kaido’s domineering aura was powerful, like an endless black ocean that made people breathless, upon closer inspection, it was not a single entity, but was composed of countless tiny energy flows that flowed around Kaido’s body like blood vessels.
These energy flows are sometimes violent and sometimes gentle, following some mysterious rules and are closely connected with Kaido’s breathing, heartbeat, and even every subtle change in his expression.
He seemed to see a diagram of energy flow, clearly showing the trajectory of Kaido’s domineering power.
As long as you identify the weak points, you can find the key points to break the domineering aura, just like acupuncture!
Lin Zhan was delighted and was about to analyze it further, trying to imprint the solution in his mind.
“Alarm! Alarm! An unknown energy source has been detected interfering with the star core, and the energy fluctuations are abnormal! The warp perspective is about to be forcibly closed!”
The sudden system alarm sounded like a basin of ice water poured over his head, instantly pulling Lin Zhan back to reality from that mysterious state.
His consciousness seemed to be pulled back by an invisible hand, and he felt a sharp pain in his brain. The starry scene of the universe in front of him also disappeared.
“What’s going on?” Lin Zhan suddenly opened his eyes and asked anxiously, regardless of his splitting headache.
Zhongli’s face was pale, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his fingers danced rapidly on the control panel.
“Captain, we’ve been tricked! Someone is secretly interfering with the energy of the star core, trying to cut off our connection with it!” She raised her head suddenly, her eyes full of worry, “If this continues, I’m afraid we…”
Chapter 61 Emergency Response to the Star Core Crisis (Old Version)
Lin Zhan suddenly pulled himself out of that mysterious state, his temples throbbing, as if someone was holding a red-hot steel needle and pricking his nerves again and again.
That feeling was even more uncomfortable than being handcuffed with seastone handcuffs and thrown into the deep sea.
Damn it! He cursed, and endured the pain in his brain. He glanced at Zhongli like a knife, and said in a hurried tone, What s going on? What s wrong with the star core?
Zhongli’s face, which always had a hint of coldness and alienation, was now filled with anxiety.
Her slender fingers jumped wildly on the control panel, and streams of data scrolled rapidly on the screen, dazzling the eyes.
“Captain, the situation is worse than we expected! Someone is maliciously interfering with the energy flow of the star core, trying to forcibly cut off the connection between us and the star core!” Zhongli’s voice was trembling. This was the area she was responsible for. If something went wrong, it would be terrible. “The frequency and intensity of this interference are very high, and it is still increasing. I suspect…”
She hesitated and raised her head, her eyes full of worry and uneasiness. “I suspect that the other party has mastered some special technology that can directly affect the star core, and even… may understand the internal structure of the star core!”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, as if he had fallen into an icy cave.
The star core, this is his greatest reliance in fighting Kaido!
Once the star core gets out of control, let alone breaking Kaido’s domineering aura, all of them will probably be trapped and die here.
“Vivi!” Lin Zhan turned his head without hesitation and looked at Princess Vivi who was standing beside him.
At this time, he needed this smart and calm woman to help him sort out his thoughts.
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath and tried to keep herself calm.
There was a gleam of wisdom in her beautiful blue eyes.
“Lin Zhan, the most important thing now is to stabilize the energy of the star core. If the star core is really cut off, all our previous efforts will be wasted.” Princess Weiwei’s tone was steady and powerful, like a reassurance, “As for the method of breaking Kaido’s domineering power, we can put it aside for the time being, at least until the star core is stabilized.”
Lin Zhan gritted his teeth. He knew that Princess Weiwei was right.
However, Kaido’s domineering aura was like a mountain, pressing down on them and making it hard for them to breathe.
What’s the point of stabilizing the star core if we can’t break the domineering power as soon as possible?
“But…” Lin Zhan was about to refute when he was interrupted by Princess Weiwei.
No buts! Now is not the time to hesitate! Princess Weiwei s tone became tougher. Zhongli, find a way to stabilize the energy of the star core immediately. Lin Zhan, you continue to try to use the perspective of civilization leap to crack Kaido s domineering aura. Ace, Xiao, the two of you are responsible for restraining Kaido s men and try to buy them time!
Princess Weiwei’s orders were concise, clear and full of decisiveness.
In this critical moment, she showed the responsibility and courage that a princess of Alabasta should have.
Okay! Lin Zhan took a deep breath and suppressed his anxiety. Let s do as you say! Zhongli, Weiwei, the star core is now in your hands! Ace, Xiao, follow me!
He turned around and strode towards the technology laboratory.
Now, he must race against time and seize every opportunity.
Zhongli and Princess Weiwei did not dare to delay and took action immediately.
Zhongli quickly entered a series of complex commands on the control panel. Blue lights flickered on the screen, like countless fireflies dancing.
Princess Weiwei stood aside, watching closely the changes in energy fluctuations.
She would make some suggestions from time to time to help Zhongli optimize his operations.
On the other side, Lin Zhan rushed out of the control room with Ace and Xiao.
Ace, Xiao, your two missions are to hold those small fry for me! It would be best if you can kill them, but if you can t, you must hold them for me! Lin Zhan s tone was filled with murderous intent, We must not let them interfere with Zhongli and Weiwei!
“No problem, Captain!” Ace grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, “Leave it to us!”
His whole body was burning with flames, and the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit was pushed to the extreme.
He rushed towards those devil fruit users like a burning meteor.
Xiao followed closely behind, holding a sharp spear in his hand, his figure as erratic as a ghost.
His movements were swift and graceful, and every time he swung his spear, it created a gust of wind.
A melee broke out instantly!
In the technology laboratory, Zhongli and Princess Weiwei are also racing against time.
Zhongli’s fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard; beads of sweat appeared on her forehead and her face became paler and paler.
“Damn it, the other party’s interference is getting stronger!” Zhongli gritted his teeth and tried hard to maintain the energy balance of the star core. “If this goes on, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold on for much longer!”
Princess Weiwei was also extremely anxious.
Although she is proficient in strategy, she knows nothing about technology.
She could only watch Zhongli struggling but could not help at all.
“Zhongli, don’t give up! We can do it!” Princess Vivi could only continue to encourage Zhongli, hoping to give her a little strength.
While Zhongli and Princess Weiwei were trying their best to stabilize the energy of the star core, Lin Zhan was also racing against time.
He once again turned on the perspective of civilization leap and immersed his consciousness in the vast starry sky.
This time, he was more focused and observed the flow of Kaido’s domineering energy more carefully.
He seemed to have transformed into a skilled doctor, trying to find the cause of the disease and prescribe the right medicine.
As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on Lin Zhan’s forehead.
His brain was working at high speed, almost reaching its limit.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up!
He discovered that there were several extremely tiny flaws in Kaido’s domineering energy flow!
These flaws were so hidden that they would have been impossible to discover if he hadn’t been paying close attention.
“Found it!” Lin Zhan was ecstatic. He immediately mobilized the power of the Rule Fruit, trying to expand these broken flowers and then destroy them in one fell swoop!
“Break it for me!” Lin Zhan roared, exerting the power of the Rule Fruit to the extreme.
Invisible energy ripples spread out from his body and rushed towards Kaido’s domineering energy flow.
With a muffled sound, Kaido’s domineering energy flow suddenly became a little disordered.
The arrogance that had been suppressing everyone suddenly began to loosen!
“Now is the time!” Lin Zhan seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and shouted, “Counterattack!”
Ace and Xiao immediately understood, and they worked together to repel the Devil Fruit users summoned by Kaido.
“Flame-Flame Fruit: Entei!” Ace roared, and condensed a huge fireball with his hands, smashing it hard at Kaido.
“Wind Wheel Two!” Xiao was not to be outdone. He waved his spear, drawing sharp arcs in the air, and stabbed towards Kaido’s vitals.
Under the joint counterattack of everyone, Kaido, who originally had an absolute advantage, was temporarily suppressed!
However, just when everyone thought the situation was under control, the system’s voice sounded again in Lin Zhan’s mind.
“Alarm! Alarm! Detected…”
However, just when everyone thought the situation was under control and they could take a breath, the mechanical electronic sound of the “Ten Thousand Worlds Pirate System” rang out again in Lin Zhan’s mind, sharp and piercing, as irritating as nails scratching on a blackboard.
The bright red alert pop-up window flashes, catching people’s attention.
“Alert! Alert! The energy fluctuations of the star core are stable, but an unknown program is detected in the core area! Suspected to be a high-level civilization code, authority level: unknown!” The cold voice of the system made Lin Zhan’s just-ignited hope instantly feel like being poured with a basin of ice water, chilling his heart.
“What?!” He couldn’t help but growl, his fists clenched so hard that they creaked and his knuckles turned white.
A chill ran from the soles of his feet to his head, causing the hairs on his back to stand up.
He seemed to feel an invisible big hand tightly strangling his throat, making it difficult for him to breathe.
The surrounding noise, the crackling of Ace’s burning flames, and the whistling sound of Xiao’s spear cutting through the air all became blurred and distant, as if separated by a thick layer of frosted glass.
Lin Zhan suddenly turned his head to look at Zhongli, only to find that she also had a look of shock and confusion on her face, and it was obvious that she had just learned the news.
This how is this possible?! I clearly already Zhongli s voice trembled, and her beautiful face was full of disbelief.
She subconsciously reached out to touch the control panel, but her fingertips stopped a few centimeters away from the screen, as if she was afraid of touching something terrible.
“Unknown program? Advanced civilization code? Could it be…” Princess Vivi murmured to herself, her face as pale as paper.
She raised her head suddenly, her eyes full of fear and anxiety, “Have we all been plotted against?”
“Don’t panic yet,” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm. “Zhongli, scan and analyze the unknown program immediately to see if you can crack it! Weiwei, tell Ace and Xiao about the situation and have them be alert and be ready to deal with any emergency at any time.”
At this moment, the system alarm sounded again, “An unknown program has begun to activate! Countdown: 10, 9, 8…” Lin Zhan looked at the system alarm with a frown, “7, 6…” He whispered, “It seems that the fun has just begun…”
Chapter 62: Solving the Star Core Crisis (Old Version)
Lin Zhan stared at the system alarm that was flashing scarlet light in front of him. The rapid “beeping” sound was like a death warrant, hitting his nerves.
His brows were furrowed, raised like two mountains, suppressing his inner anxiety.
7, 6… the countdown numbers jumped mercilessly, and each sound was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard.
“Damn Kaido!” Lin Zhan cursed in a low voice. He instantly understood that this so-called “stellar core crisis” was probably a trap carefully set by Kaido from the very beginning.
A deadly trap set for him and the Hollow Pirates!
Sure enough, just as Lin Zhan’s thoughts were racing, the entire space began to vibrate violently.
Kaido’s deafening roar was like rolling thunder, exploding in his ears: “Hahaha! Little devils, don’t think that everything will be fine just because you get the star core! The game has just begun!”
The wind was howling and the air waves were rolling.
Through the energy shield, Lin Zhan saw Kaido transformed into a huge blue dragon, hovering outside the starship.
His dragon eyes were wide open with a fierce look in them, and every time he swung his tail, it seemed as if he was going to tear the space apart.
The invisible domineering aura surged like a tsunami, impacting everyone’s spirits.
Ace roared, and flames ignited around him.
He rushed towards the energy shield without hesitation, clenched his fists, and hit it hard.
The flames roared out like a mad dragon, colliding with Kaido’s domineering aura, making a deafening explosion.
Xiao holds a spear in his hand, his body as fast as lightning, and keeps moving around the energy shield.
His eyes were sharp, closely watching Kaido’s every move, looking for the best time to attack.
On the tip of the gun, emerald green wind element energy surged, making bursts of whistling sounds.
“Zhongli! Weiwei! What happened?!” Lin Zhan roared towards the direction of the laboratory, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice.
He knew that cracking this unknown program was the top priority, otherwise all efforts would be in vain.
In the laboratory, Zhongli looked pale and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Her cold eyes were filled with anxiety at this moment, and her slender fingers moved rapidly on the control panel, as if playing a piece of death music.
“No! The structure of this program is too complicated! And… and it’s still evolving! I… I need more time!” Zhongli’s voice was filled with a hint of despair. She had tried her best, but facing the code of a higher-level civilization, she still felt powerless.
Princess Weiwei stood aside with an equally grim look on her face.
She bit her lip, staring at the data stream flashing on the screen, her brain working rapidly.
As an excellent staff officer, she knew that what was most needed at the moment was to remain calm, but faced with such a difficult situation, she also felt powerless.
“Damn it, is it really going to fail?” Princess Weiwei secretly groaned in her heart.
“Ace! Xiao! Try to delay the time as much as possible! I’ll be there soon!” Lin Zhan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He knew that now was not the time to despair, he had to find a way and a glimmer of hope!
His eyes fell on his right hand, where he held a crystal clear fruit that emitted a strange light – the Rule Fruit!
“Rules… rules… I can change the rules!” A flash of inspiration suddenly came to Lin Zhan’s mind.
The Rule Fruit possesses the powerful power to modify the rules. Perhaps, it can play a role in this unknown program!
Thinking of this, Lin Zhan no longer hesitated.
He immediately rushed to the laboratory, leaving a message: “Ace! Xiao! Be sure to hold on! I’ll be back soon!”
When Ace and Xiao heard Lin Zhan’s words, a glimmer of hope suddenly ignited in their hearts.
They knew that Lin Zhan would not give up easily and he would definitely find a way to solve the problem!
“Leave it to us, Captain!” Ace roared, and the flames on his body became even more intense.
He attacked Kaido madly like a fire god.
Xiao also increased the frequency of his attacks, and the spear in his hand kept stabbing at Kaido’s vital points like a poisonous snake.
His figure was erratic, like a ghost, making Kaido unable to defend himself.
However, Kaido’s strength is too strong.
Even if Ace and Xiao joined forces, they could only barely delay his attack.
Under Kaido’s fierce attack, cracks began to appear on the energy shield, as if it would collapse at any time.
In the laboratory, Lin Zhan rushed in.
When he saw the anxious expressions of Zhongli and Princess Weiwei, he became more determined.
“Zhongli! Weiwei! Let me try!” Lin Zhan walked to the control panel, took a deep breath, and placed his hand on the rule fruit.
“What are you going to do?!” Zhongli exclaimed. She didn’t understand what Lin Zhan wanted to do.
“I want to change the rules of this program!” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
“This… this is too risky! The structure of this program is very complex and it is constantly evolving. If you rashly modify the rules, it is likely to backfire!” Zhongli said anxiously.
“I know, but I have to try!” Lin Zhan shook his head. He didn’t have time to explain too much.
He concentrated and injected the power of the Rule Fruit into the control panel.
Suddenly, the entire laboratory began to shake violently.
Countless codes came like a tide, madly impacting Lin Zhan’s consciousness.
He felt as if his brain was about to explode, and the severe pain was almost unbearable for him.
But he gritted his teeth, endured the severe pain, and continued to mobilize the power of the Fruit of Rules.
He tried to find the operating rules of this unknown program, and then modify it and destroy it!
As time passed, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Lin Zhan’s forehead. His face turned pale as paper, and his body began to tremble slightly.
But he still didn’t give up, he still persisted and still worked hard!
Finally, after a difficult struggle, Lin Zhan successfully found the operating rules of this unknown program.
He mobilized the power of the rule fruit without hesitation and began to modify the rule!
Suddenly, a dazzling light burst out from the control panel, illuminating the entire laboratory.
The unknown program let out a wail, then melted like ice and snow, eventually disappearing without a trace.
The core of the star returned to normal and began to emit a soft light again.
The entire space also stopped vibrating and returned to calm.
“Success… We succeeded!” Princess Vivi cheered excitedly. She hugged Zhongli tightly and cried with joy.
Zhongli also showed a long-lost smile. She looked at Lin Zhan.
“Huh…” Lin Zhan let out a long sigh. He felt weak all over and almost collapsed to the ground.
But he knew that now was not the time to relax, as the real battle was still to come!
With a stable star core, the strength of Lin Zhan and others has been improved.
They once again engaged in a head-on confrontation with Kaido, and this time, they had a certain advantage.
Ace and Xiao are like two sharp knives, constantly attacking Kaido’s defense line.
Their attacks were sharper and more accurate, causing Kaido considerable trouble.
Lin Zhan stood in the rear, calmly directing the battle.
He used the power of the Rule Fruit to constantly adjust the battle situation, allowing the Void Pirates to always maintain the advantage.
However, just when they thought they could press on with the victory, Kaido suddenly grinned and revealed a crazy expression.
He pulled out a mysterious device from his pocket. The device was completely black and flashed with a strange light…
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and a strong sense of uneasiness instantly surged into his heart.
He stared at the device in Kaido’s hand. The thing was completely black, as if it was made of polished stone dug out from some abyss, and a creepy dark purple light flowed on its surface.
The air was filled with a pungent smell of sulfur, stimulating everyone’s sense of smell.
Kaido’s mouth opened wide, revealing a crazy and complacent smile. His voice was hoarse and low, like a beast grinding its teeth: “Feel the pain, little devils! This is the final surprise I prepared for you!”
As Kaido suddenly pressed a button on the device, the surrounding space began to distort violently.
The originally stable interior of the starship now began to spin, stretch, and fold wildly, like clothes thrown into a washing machine.
Lin Zhan felt as if he was in a kaleidoscope, and all the scenes became bizarre and unrecognizable.
Ace groaned. He felt as if his body was being torn apart by an invisible force. His bones made creaking sounds under the heavy burden.
He tried hard to steady himself, but found that he had no control over his body at all.
Xiao s situation isn t much better.
The spear in his hand trembled violently, and the energy of the wind element surged wildly, but it was unable to stop the distortion of space.
His face was pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans slid down his forehead, dripping onto the ground, and were instantly swallowed up by the distorted space.
“This…what kind of power is this?!” Princess Vivi screamed in horror. She grabbed Zhongli’s arm tightly, her body trembling.
She had never seen such a horrific sight before, it was beyond her comprehension.
Zhongli’s expression also became extremely solemn.
Her cold eyes were full of vigilance at this moment. She tried to analyze the spatial fluctuations around her, but found that she could not find any patterns at all.
This power was far beyond her imagination.
Lin Zhan suppressed the dizziness and stared at Kaido.
He knew that this device, this power, was definitely not Kaido’s own power.
There must be a bigger secret hidden behind this!
At this moment, Kaido suddenly burst into wild laughter. He opened his arms and roared to the sky: “Hahaha! Come on! Come on! Let this world feel the real despair!”
As Kaido roared, the space distorted more violently.
Black cracks began to spread in the air, as if they were going to swallow up the entire space.
A suffocating feeling of oppression weighed on everyone’s hearts like a huge rock, making it extremely difficult for them to breathe.
Lin Zhan knew that if this continued, all of them would be swallowed up by this power.
He must do something, must stop Kaido!
“Kaido, what exactly did you do?!” Lin Zhan asked gritting his teeth.
Chapter 63: Turning Point on the Eve of the Decisive Battle (Old Version)
“Damn it, what the hell is this thing?!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly, his stomach churning.
The distorted space was like a giant octopus, with its tentacles dancing wantonly, making him dizzy and almost nauseous.
He stared at Kaido, trying to find some clues on that arrogant face, but all he saw was pride, a sickening kind of pride that came from someone who was sure of victory.
Kaido laughed loudly towards the sky, his laughter was deafening, as if it could shatter this distorted space.
“Ants! Have you seen the true power?! Despair! Tremble! In the face of this power, all your resistance is in vain!” He opened his arms, as if he wanted to embrace this destructive force, or as if he was showing off his masterpiece.
That look really deserves a beating!
“Boss, this…this power…” Ace’s voice trembled a little, and he was obviously shocked by this powerful force.
He subconsciously clenched his fists, the flames dancing at his fingertips, yet seemed so insignificant.
Xiao said nothing, but just held the spear tightly in his hand and watched everything around him vigilantly.
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if he could see through the essence of this distorted space.
But he frowned, obviously feeling uneasy about this unknown power.
“Captain, according to my analysis, this power is likely to come from some advanced technological device.” Zhongli’s voice was as calm as ever, but Lin Zhan could hear a hint of subtle solemnity.
“It appears to be able to warp space, creating an effect similar to a black hole, swallowing up everything around it.”
Princess Weiwei’s face was also extremely pale. She tightly grasped Lin Zhan’s sleeve and said, “Lin Zhan, what should we do?”
He looked around, taking in everyone’s expressions.
He knew that now was not the time to panic, he had to come up with a way to lead everyone through this difficult time.
“Zhongli, Weiwei, the two of you immediately analyze the surrounding terrain to see if there is any place that can be used, set up defensive positions, and weaken the impact of this force as much as possible.” Lin Zhan gave the order quickly, his tone decisive and resolute.
“Ace, Xiao, the two of you, be ready to fight at any time. Once you get a chance, attack immediately without any hesitation!”
“Understood!” Ace and Xiao answered in unison.
Just as they were about to act, the distorted space suddenly fluctuated, and a figure slowly walked out of it.
“Yo-ho-ho! It seems you have seen my masterpiece!” Quinn’s signature laughter echoed in the distorted space, sounding particularly harsh.
“Quinn?!” Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly shrank, and he thought to himself that something was wrong.
He didn’t expect that the person Kaido summoned was Quinn, and it seemed that he brought a lot of things with him.
Quinn was followed by a group of people, carrying all kinds of strange devices and exuding a dangerous aura.
“Lin Zhan, let’s see how you can escape this time!” Quinn pointed at Lin Zhan and laughed arrogantly.
“Get ready for your doomsday!”
The battle is about to begin!
Lin Zhan activated the power of the Rule Fruit without hesitation, and time seemed to have become a toy in his hands that he could manipulate at will.
He froze several shells fired by Quinn in the air, then accelerated time, making them fly back towards Quinn at a faster speed.
The explosions continued one after another, and Quinn was blown to pieces, looking miserable.
“Damn it! You bastard!” Quinn roared and attacked again.
Ace and Xiao also took the opportunity to join the battle. The flames and spears complemented each other, forcing Quinn to retreat step by step.
Just when the battle reached its climax, a voice suddenly sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
“Ding! The star core energy is detected to resonate with the rule fruit. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a new ability – space rule manipulation!”
Lin Zhan was delighted, this was simply a timely help!
He immediately activated his new ability, and the distorted space gradually stabilized under his control, and those tentacles that were dancing wildly slowly retracted.
“What?!” Quinn widened his eyes and looked at what was happening in front of him in disbelief.
Lin Zhan sneered and bounced all of Quinn’s technological weapons back, causing huge losses to the Beasts Pirates.
“Kaido, do you think you can defeat me like this?” Lin Zhan’s voice was cold and firm, “This game has just begun!”
An even more powerful force erupted from Lin Zhan’s body…
Kaido stared at Lin Zhan with his scarlet eyes, and anger like lava surging in his chest.
Two streams of white air spurted out from his heavy breath, like an enraged beast.
He never thought that this green-eyed boy could actually turn the tide!
“Roar!” A deafening roar erupted from Kaido’s mouth, and the sound waves turned into a tangible shock wave, sweeping across the entire distorted space, and even the air groaned under the heavy burden.
The distortion of space became stronger, as if it would collapse at any time.
His huge body began to swell, veins bulged, and dragon scales flashed a heart-pounding cold light.
“Kid! You’ve completely pissed me off!” Kaido gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words, his voice as low as a roar from hell.
He raised the mace high, a destructive aura spread out, and everything around him began to tremble.
Lin Zhan felt a huge pressure coming towards him, almost making it difficult for him to breathe.
He clenched his fists tightly, sweat oozing from his palms, but there was no fear in his eyes, instead they were burning with a burning desire to fight.
“Come on, Kaido! Let me see what else you can do!” He licked his lips, a proud smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. A powerful force surged out of his body, competing with Kaido’s momentum.
The prelude to the decisive battle has begun!
The air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder and a war was about to break out.
Chapter 64: The Innovative Navy Arrives (Old Version)
Kaido’s roar was deafening, as if it was going to tear apart this distorted space.
His bloodshot eyes stared at Lin Zhan, as if he wanted to eat him alive.
However, at this critical moment, a dense mass of black spots suddenly appeared where the sea and the sky met in the distance.
“That’s…” Ace narrowed his eyes, and a hint of surprise flashed in his flaming pupils.
Zhongli immediately activated the observation equipment of the Void. After a moment, her voice sounded in the command room with a hint of solemnity: “It’s the navy. There are a lot of them, and… the leading warship has the navy flag, but it’s a little different. It’s the navy reformists!”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank. Navy reformers? Why were they here?
Before he could figure it out, a loudspeaker sounded from the leading battleship. A deep and majestic voice resounded across the sea: “Captain Lin Zhan of the Void Pirates, I am Zephyr, the leader of the Navy’s reformists! You are collecting star cores and disrupting the world order. You are an unstable factor. Now, on behalf of the Navy’s reformists, I will launch a siege against you!”
Lin Zhan’s face turned ugly. It was really like adding insult to injury. It was already difficult enough to deal with Kaido alone, and now a naval reformer showed up.
This Zefa is no small character. He was once a navy admiral with unfathomable strength.
“Captain, what should we do now?” Ace asked anxiously. His whole body was burning with flames, ready to fight at any time, but facing such a complicated situation, he was a little at a loss.
Xiao stood aside, saying nothing, but holding the spear in his hand tighter. He was ready to fight for Lin Zhan at any time.
Princess Weiwei frowned and quickly analyzed the situation: “We can’t go to war with Kaido and the navy at the same time. It’s too risky.”
“I thought so too.” Lin Zhan nodded. The most important thing now was to solve a problem first, but which problem should he solve first?
“I think we should stabilize Kaido first.” Princess Weiwei continued, “Although Kaido is crazy, he is not completely irrational. We can try to negotiate with him and strive for a temporary ceasefire, and then concentrate our forces to deal with the navy.”
“Negotiation? With that lunatic?” Ace’s eyes widened, obviously feeling that this idea was a little unreliable.
“Let’s give it a try. There’s no better way now.” Lin Zhan sighed and looked at Zhongli. “Zhongli, you and Weiwei go negotiate with Kaido and try to get him to stop temporarily. Ace, Xiao and I will be in charge of fighting the navy.”
Zhongli nodded. She knew that time was running out and there was no time to hesitate.
She pulled Princess Vivi and flew towards Kaido.
“Mr. Kaido,” Zhongli’s voice was calm and clear. Even facing Kaido’s beast-like eyes, she was not afraid at all. “We, the Hollow Pirates, have no intention of being your enemy, but now the Navy’s reformists have suddenly appeared and are besieging us. If we continue to fight, the Navy will only benefit.”
Princess Weiwei also stepped forward and said, “We suggest a temporary ceasefire and jointly fight against the navy. After repelling the navy, we can settle our grievances.”
Kaido’s heavy breathing sounded like a bellows. He looked down at the two women in front of him, with a dangerous light flashing in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly grinned, revealing his fangs: “Truce? Humph, you pirates are all cunning guys! But I also hate those navy sailors who get in the way! Okay, I promise you, a temporary ceasefire!”
Lin Zhan felt a little relieved when he heard Kaido agreed to a ceasefire.
He turned around and looked at the naval fleet approaching from a distance.
“Ace, Xiao, get ready for battle!” Lin Zhan ordered loudly.
“I can’t wait any longer!” Ace roared excitedly, the fire in his body becoming even stronger.
Xiao also nodded, and his figure flashed and disappeared on the spot.
The navy’s warships were getting closer and closer, and Zefa’s figure was clearly visible on the leading warship.
He stood at the bow, staring at Lin Zhan and others sharply, with no expression on his face.
“Start the attack!” Zefa ordered coldly.
With his order, countless shells poured down on Lin Zhan and others like raindrops.
“Ace, block the shells!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly.
Ace took a deep breath and suddenly opened his arms. A huge flame barrier appeared in front of the Void, blocking all the shells.
However, at this moment, a figure suddenly rushed out from the navy warship and attacked Lin Zhan and others.
She was a tall woman with short blue hair, cold eyes, and a dangerous aura.
“It’s Ain!” Zhongli’s voice sounded again, “She is Zefa’s subordinate, and possesses the ability of the Retrograde Fruit, which can make anything she touches go back twelve years!”
Lin Zhan’s heart trembled. The fruit of regression? This ability is really tricky.
Ain was extremely fast and rushed in front of Lin Zhan and others in the blink of an eye.
She stretched out her hand and grabbed Ace.
“Don’t touch her!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly, while activating the power of the Rule Fruit.
Time manipulation!
He slowed down the flow of time around Ion, causing her movements to become sluggish.
Ace took the opportunity to step back and avoid Ion’s attack.
“Hmph, a mere trifle!” Ian sneered, and a powerful energy wave emanated from his body, and he actually broke free from Lin Zhan’s time control.
“What?!” Lin Zhan widened his eyes in surprise. This Ain’s strength was so strong that he could even break free from his time control!
Ain attacked Lin Zhan and the others again. Her palm carried a strange energy fluctuation. Once touched by her, the person would be regressed twelve years and turned into a child.
Ace and Xiao rushed forward to block it, but their attacks were bounced back by the energy from Iin.
“Be careful!” Lin Zhan warned loudly.
However, it was too late, Ace’s flames and Xiao’s spear were both bounced back and hit themselves.
“Damn it!” Ace roared, flames bursting out of his body. He wanted to attack again, but was kicked away by Iin.
Xiao also groaned, took a few steps back, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
Seeing Ace and Xiao injured, Lin Zhan could no longer suppress his anger. He took a deep breath.
“It seems that’s the only thing we can use…” Lin Zhan said in a low voice.
He opened the system mall and exchanged his pirate points for an item.
Team Amplifier
After use, it can greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of team members and last for ten minutes.
Lin Zhan used the team amplifier without hesitation, and a ray of light instantly enveloped the members of the Void Pirates.
Ace and Xiao only felt a powerful force surging into their bodies, their bodies became lighter and stronger.
“This is…” Ace looked at his hands in surprise. He felt the fire in his body burning fiercely, as if it was going to burn everything to ashes.
Xiao also tightened his grip on the spear in his hand. He felt the connection between himself and the spear became closer, as if the spear had become a part of his body.
“Come on, Ace, Xiao, let’s show these navy some color!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly.
“No problem!” Ace and Xiao responded in unison, their voices full of confidence and strength.
Ace rushed towards Ion again, this time, his flames were hotter and his speed was faster.
Ian wanted to rebound Ace’s attack again, but found that his ability was ineffective.
Lin Zhan’s time manipulation took effect again, slowing down the flow of time for Ain and making her unable to move.
Ace seized the opportunity and punched Ion in the face.
Ian screamed, flew backwards, and fell heavily to the ground.
Xiao followed closely behind, his spear piercing Ion like lightning, pinning her to the ground.
Seeing Ian being defeated, Zefa’s face turned ugly.
He didn’t expect that Lin Zhan and others were so powerful that even Ain was no match for them.
“It seems that I have to do it myself…” Zefa sighed and walked forward slowly.
A powerful aura emanated from him, making the air around him heavy.
Lin Zhan and others felt the powerful aura emanating from Zefa, and their faces became solemn.
They knew that the real battle had just begun.
Zefa slowly raised his hand. On his arm was a huge mechanical arm, emitting heart-pounding energy fluctuations.
“Lin Zhan, you collect star cores and threaten world peace. I must stop you!” Zefa’s voice was low and powerful, full of a sense of justice.
“Peace? How ridiculous!” Lin Zhan sneered, “The so-called peace of your navy is nothing but a false peace built on oppression and exploitation!”
“No matter what, I will not let you continue to do whatever you want!” Zefa roared, waving his mechanical arm and rushing towards Lin Zhan and others.
Lin Zhan and others hurried to fight, but Zefa’s strength was too strong. Every time his mechanical arm swung, it brought with it the power to destroy the world, destroying everything around it.
Lin Zhan and others tried their best, but could only barely resist Zefa’s attack. Their bodies were beginning to fail.
At this moment, members of the Void Pirates also joined the battle. They formed a human wall, blocking Lin Zhan and others, and tried their best to resist Zefa’s attack.
However, Zephyr’s power was too strong, and the members of the Hollow Pirates fell one by one, and their blood dyed the deck red.
Seeing his companions injured, Lin Zhan’s heart was filled with anger and pain.
He knew that if this continued, they would all die here.
“Damn it, is there really no way?” Lin Zhan cried out in despair in his heart.
At this moment, the system suddenly prompted:
[Congratulations to the host for successfully repelling the pioneers of the Navy’s reformists and gaining 10,000 pirate points.][The host is detected to be in danger. Do you want to use the pirate points to redeem items? ?
“Exchange!” Lin Zhan chose to exchange without hesitation.
He exchanged all his pirate points for an item.
?Team Recovery Potion?
After use, it can instantly restore all injuries of team members and enhance their combat effectiveness for five minutes.
Lin Zhan used the team recovery potion without hesitation, and a ray of light instantly enveloped the members of the Void Pirates.
The members of the Hollow Pirates only felt a warm power surging into their bodies, their injuries healed instantly, and their bodies became stronger.
“What a powerful force!” Ace roared excitedly. He felt the fire in his body burning again, more vigorously than before.
“We can fight again!” The members of the Void Pirates shouted in unison, their voices full of fighting spirit and strength.
With the help of the team recovery potion, the members of the Void Pirates once again burst out with powerful fighting power. They rushed towards the members of the Navy’s reformists like a tiger descending from a mountain.
The members of the Navy’s Reform Faction were simply unable to withstand the attacks of the Void Pirates. They fell one by one, and their blood dyed the sea red.
When Zefa saw this scene, his face turned pale.
He didn’t expect that Lin Zhan actually had such a powerful trump card that could actually improve the combat effectiveness of team members in a short period of time.
“Damn it, am I really going to lose?” Zefa shouted unwillingly in his heart.
At this moment, Ace suddenly appeared in front of Zefa, waving his flaming fist and blasting towards Zefa.
Zefa quickly waved his mechanical arm to resist, but Ace’s fist was too powerful, and his mechanical arm was actually shattered by Ace’s punch.
Zefa groaned, took a few steps back, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
Seeing Zephyr injured, the members of the Navy’s reformist faction were stunned.
They didn’t expect that Zephyr would be defeated by Ace.
“Lord Zephyr!” The members of the Navy’s reformist faction shouted in horror. They hurried forward to support Zephyr and protected him behind them.
Lin Zhan looked at the injured Zefa, there was no mercy in his eyes, only endless fighting spirit.
“Zefal, you’ve already lost!” Lin Zhan said coldly.
Zefa wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, slowly raised his head and looked at Lin Zhan.
“Lin Zhan, your collection of star cores will bring disaster to the world. I will never let you succeed!” Zefa said gritting his teeth.
“Disaster? That’s much better than your navy’s false peace!” Lin Zhan sneered, “Today, I will completely defeat you and make your navy reformists disappear completely!”
Lin Zhan roared and rushed towards Zefa again. Ace and Xiao followed closely behind him. The three of them joined forces and launched a fierce attack on Zefa.
Although Zefa was injured, he still tried his best to resist the attacks of Lin Zhan and others.
However, he was old after all, and his physical strength had begun to decline. He was simply unable to withstand the fierce attacks from Lin Zhan and others.
In the end, Zefa fell under the attack of Lin Zhan and others. His body fell heavily to the ground, motionless.
Seeing Zephyr fall, the members of the Navy’s reformist faction were in despair.
They knew they had failed utterly.
Lin Zhan looked at Zefa who was lying on the ground. There was no mercy in his eyes, only endless fighting spirit.
He knew that this was just the beginning. His goal was to subvert the entire world and establish a free world for pirates!
Just as they took a breath, Zhongli’s voice came with a barely perceptible tremor: “Captain, Kaido…”
The smell of gunpowder filled the air, and the salty sea breeze carried the smell of blood. Lin Zhan felt the sticky sweat on his face, and his chest was still heaving violently.
Zephyr fell to the ground, his life or death unknown. The remnants of the Navy’s reformists were in chaos, like a group of headless flies.
Lin Zhan was about to give the order to clean up the battlefield, but he felt a familiar sense of oppression, like a mountain pressing down on his head.
He looked up suddenly and saw Kaido’s huge body standing in the air like a demon. Violent lightning was wrapped around his mace, making crackling sounds that made his scalp tingle.
“Hahaha! These useless navy guys fell so quickly? Looks like I have to take action myself!” Kaido laughed wildly, his voice was like thunder, making people’s eardrums hurt.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, thinking to himself, oh no, this madman actually tore up the armistice agreement!
At the same time, Zhongli’s anxious voice sounded in the communicator: “Captain! Zefa is still alive, and the naval reformists are regrouping! We are surrounded!” Lin Zhan looked around and found that the originally scattered naval soldiers were rushing in like a tide, with crazy light flashing in their eyes.
Being attacked from both sides, this old fox Zefa actually still has a backup plan!
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth. A chill ran up from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He felt an unprecedented sense of crisis. Was he really going to die here today?
He took a deep breath and shouted into the communicator: “Everyone, get ready…”
Chapter 65: Strategy in Desperate Situations (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, and the air became sticky.
Kaido’s hideous face and the mace in his hand that flashes with the aura of destruction are like the scythe of the god of death, ready to reap lives at any time.
“Damn it!” Lin Zhan cursed in a low voice. He could feel the pure, beast-like sense of oppression emanating from Kaido, as if he was not facing a person, but a moving volcano.
Zhongli’s voice trembled slightly in the communicator: “Captain! Zefa is still alive, and the Navy’s reformists are regrouping! We are surrounded!”
Lin Zhan turned around suddenly and saw that the navy soldiers, who were originally in disarray, were now rushing forward with red eyes like sharks smelling blood.
Their faces were filled with madness, the kind of madness that comes from being forced into a desperate situation and doing nothing.
“This old fox!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly. It turned out that Zefa was not so easy to die.
He looked around and found that he and others had fallen into a dead end.
Kaido was glaring at him from the sky, while the navy was pressing forward on the ground, attacking him from the front and back, leaving no room for escape.
“Everyone, prepare for battle!” Lin Zhan roared into the communicator. His voice was hoarse, but full of unquestionable determination.
He knew that now was not the time to despair, and even if there was only a glimmer of hope, he had to hold on to it with all his might.
Ace stood beside Lin Zhan, flames dancing around him, distorting the air around him.
“Lin Zhan, give the orders! I’ve long wanted to have another good fight with that guy Kaido!” Ace licked his lips. After being rescued from the Battle of Marineford, Ace was devoted to Lin Zhan.
Xiao held a spear with an expressionless face, but his hand gripped the gun even more forcefully.
“I will protect you.” His voice was low and firm, as reliable as a rock.
Princess Weiwei bit her lip and tried to stay calm.
“Lin Zhan, we must find a way to break out. If we continue like this, we will be wiped out!”
He quickly analyzed the situation. Although Kaido was powerful, he was one of the Four Emperors after all, and would not easily get involved in such a small-scale battle.
Although Zefa is a shrewd and cunning man, his troops have been almost completely destroyed and he is not to be feared.
The real question is how to separate these two enemies and defeat them one by one.
“Zhongli, Weiwei, do you have any ideas?” Lin Zhan asked.
Zhongli pondered for a moment and said, “Captain, we can use the terrain. This is a mountainous area with many narrow valleys. We can lure Kaido and the navy’s forces into the valleys, and then use the terrain to divide and encircle them.”
Princess Weiwei also put forward her own suggestion: “We can use the power of the star core to create some interference. The star core resonates with me, and I can try to disrupt their communications and actions and make them lose their composure.”
Lin Zhan’s eyes lit up. This might be the only way out.
“Okay, let’s do it!” Lin Zhan made a prompt decision, “Zhongli, Weiwei, you will be responsible for setting traps and luring Kaido and the navy’s forces into the valley. Ace, Xiao, you and I will be responsible for luring the enemy. Remember, don’t fight too long, our goal is to lure them into the valley!”
Everyone split up and Zhongli and Princess Weiwei used their familiarity with the terrain to start setting traps in the valley.
Ace and Xiao followed Lin Zhan and rushed towards Kaido and the navy.
Lin Zhan was extremely fast. He shuttled across the battlefield like a flash of lightning, swinging the sword in his hand constantly, cutting down the navy soldiers one by one.
Ace and Xiao followed closely behind, the flames and wind blades intertwined to form a ??????????? ?????.
When Kaido saw Lin Zhan and others rushing towards him, a grim smile appeared on his face.
“Hahaha! You want to lead me to the valley? Do you think I’m a fool?”
Although Kaido is arrogant, he is not stupid.
He could sense the danger lurking in the valley, but he didn’t care.
“You are a bunch of ignorant guys. I’m just going to play with you!” Kaido roared and swooped down from the air. The mace in his hand, with the power to destroy everything, smashed towards Lin Zhan fiercely.
Lin Zhan’s face changed, and he felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.
Kaido’s power is too strong, and he can’t fight him head-on.
“Ace, Xiao, stop him!” Lin Zhan roared, and at the same time activated the elementalization. His body turned into a phantom and narrowly avoided Kaido’s attack.
Ace and Xiao rushed towards Kaido without hesitation, and flames and wind blades poured out like they were free.
However, Kaido’s defense was too strong. The attacks of Ace and Xiao were like tickles to him and could not cause any harm at all.
Kaido knocked Ace away with a stick, kicked Xiao, and then rushed towards Lin Zhan again.
Lin Zhan was extremely anxious.
At this moment, Zefa’s voice suddenly sounded: “Kaido, stop chasing! There is a trap there!”
Kaido frowned when he heard this. Although he was arrogant, he was still somewhat afraid of Zephyr.
After all, Zephyr was once a navy admiral and his strength should not be underestimated.
Kaido stopped and looked around, and found that he and others had arrived at the entrance of the valley.
The mountain walls on both sides of the valley are steep and rugged, and the terrain is extremely dangerous.
“Hahaha! So that’s how it is. You want to use the terrain to deal with me? What a fantasy!” Kaido laughed wildly. He didn’t think these little tricks could pose any threat to him.
Zefa also led the navy soldiers to rush over. He looked at Lin Zhan and others.
“Lin Zhan, you traitor! Today is the day you die!” Zefa roared.
“Teacher Zefa, you have been brainwashed by the World Government. You don’t understand the truth at all!” Lin Zhan tried to persuade Zefa.
“The truth? I only believe in my own eyes! You pirates are the cancer of the world and must be eradicated!” Zefa roared, and then ordered an attack on Lin Zhan and others.
The battle unfolded in the valley, with both sides engaging in a fierce melee.
Relying on his powerful strength, Kaido rushed across the battlefield and no one could stop him.
The naval soldiers relied on their numerical advantage to besiege Lin Zhan and others.
Ace and Xiao fought desperately, but their strength was limited after all, and they were soon injured.
Lin Zhan’s situation is not optimistic either. He has to face Kaido’s attack and guard against Zefa’s sneak attack. He already has several wounds on his body.
At this moment, Ain suddenly appeared on the battlefield. She activated the power of the devil fruit and restored the injured navy soldiers to their original state.
Those naval soldiers who had already lost their combat effectiveness were thrown into the battle again, bringing greater pressure to Lin Zhan and others.
Lin Zhan looked at the predicament before him, his heart filled with despair.
Is it really going to fail here today?
At this moment, the system prompt sounded suddenly:
“Congratulations host, your resonance with the star core has further deepened, and your ability to control space rules has been improved!”
Lin Zhan’s mind moved, and he immediately tried to use the new space rule ability.
He closed his eyes, feeling the fluctuations in the space around him, then suddenly opened his eyes and waved his hands forward.
I saw dark space cracks appearing out of nowhere in the valley.
Those navy soldiers and members of the Beasts Pirates who were close to the space crack were caught off guard and were sucked into the space crack, disappearing without a trace.
Kaido and Zephyr were both shocked when they saw this scene.
They didn’t expect that Lin Zhan actually had such ability.
The appearance of space cracks instantly changed the situation on the battlefield.
The Navy and the Beasts Pirates, who originally had the upper hand, suffered heavy losses and their formations were in chaos due to the appearance of space rifts.
Lin Zhan and others seized the opportunity, fought back hard, and repelled the offensive of the navy and the Beasts Pirates.
“Hahaha! Interesting! It seems that I still underestimated you!” Kaido licked his lips. He hadn’t met such an interesting opponent for a long time.
However, Kaido and Zephyr did not back down. They reorganized their forces…
Kaido opened his mouth wide, revealing a bloodthirsty smile, and the mace in his hand drew a black arc in the air.
“Hahahaha! Kid, it looks like I have to get serious!” He took a deep breath, and all the muscles in his body swelled up like steel. A terrifying aura burst out from his body, shaking the air around him.
Zefa’s expression also became solemn. He turned to look at Kaido and said in a deep voice: “Kaido, how about we temporarily join forces? Get rid of this kid first, and then decide who is the final winner!”
Kaido laughed loudly upon hearing this.
“Hahaha! Old man, you finally got it! Okay, let’s do it!”
The two reached a temporary agreement. Kaido rushed towards Lin Zhan again, while Zefa led the naval soldiers to block the exit of the valley.
Lin Zhan felt a huge pressure coming at him. The combination of Kaido and Zephyr made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
He knew that if he couldn’t break this situation as soon as possible, his entire army would be wiped out today.
He took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and prepared to face the next challenge.
Ace and Xiao also realized the urgency of the situation. Regardless of their injuries, they rushed towards Kaido again, trying to buy time for Lin Zhan.
However, Kaido’s power was too strong and they were unable to stop him.
At this moment, Princess Weiwei suddenly shouted: “Lin Zhan, I found the resonance point of the star core. I can use the power of the star core to create a space channel and transfer us to a safe place!”
When Lin Zhan heard this, he was delighted. This might be the only way out!
“Okay, Weiwei, open the space channel as soon as possible, we will cover you!” Lin Zhan shouted loudly, waving the sword in his hand and cutting down the navy soldiers who rushed up one by one.
However, Kaido seemed to have noticed Princess Vivi’s intention. He roared, and the mace in his hand, with the power to destroy everything, smashed towards Princess Vivi.
At this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Princess Vivi and blocked Kaido’s attack.
“Ace!” Lin Zhan exclaimed, and saw Ace using his body to block Kaido’s mace.
Ace groaned, spurted out a mouthful of blood, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string.
“Ace!” Lin Zhan roared, his eyes turning blood red in an instant.
“Don’t worry about me, Lin Zhan, let’s go!” Ace said weakly with a smile on his face.
Lin Zhan gripped the sword tightly in his hand, his heart filled with anger and grief.
He knew that now was not the time to be sad, he had to keep everyone alive.
He took a deep breath, suppressed all his sorrow in his heart, and then shouted to Princess Weiwei: “Weiwei, open the space channel quickly!”
Princess Weiwei nodded and quickly formed seals with her hands. Mysterious rays of light emanated from her body, forming a huge space vortex in front of her.
“Now, let’s go!” Princess Vivi shouted loudly.
Lin Zhan no longer hesitated. He picked up Princess Weiwei and shouted to Ace and Xiao, “Let’s go!”
Ace and Xiao struggled to stand up, followed Lin Zhan, and rushed towards the space passage.
However, just as they were about to enter the space channel, Zefa’s voice suddenly rang out: “Don’t even think about escaping!”
A black figure appeared in front of them like a ghost, blocking their way.
Lin Zhan looked at Zefa in front of him, his eyes filled with despair. Could it be that they really wanted to…
“Teacher, do you really want to kill us all?” Lin Zhan clenched the sword in his hand.
Zefa just smiled coldly and raised the weapon in his hand: “For justice, I have no choice.”
Chapter 66 Prelude to the Final Showdown (Old Version)
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, and the sword in his hand was almost crushed.
Zephyr’s determination and Kaido’s hideous smile were like two huge mountains pressing down on him, making it hard for him to breathe.
He could feel the weakness coming from Ace and Xiao, as well as the tiny beads of sweat oozing from Princess Vivi’s forehead.
“Everyone…can you still fight?” Lin Zhan’s voice was a little hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor.
Ace grinned, showing his white teeth, and the flames were looming on his body: “Of course! A mere old man and a dragon are not enough for me to burn!”
Xiao remained silent, but he gripped the spear even tighter. Wind elements swirled around him, making a low whistle.
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down: “I’m fine, Lin Zhan. The space channel can still be maintained for a while, we still have a chance!”
Lin Zhan nodded, his eyes swept across everyone, and finally landed on Zhongli: “Zhongli, what do you think we should do now?”
Zhongli’s expression remained calm, as if he had already anticipated the predicament ahead.
She said slowly: “Although Kaido and Zephyr have joined forces, there is still some gap between them. Kaido pursues pure destruction and power, while Zephyr insists on what he calls ‘justice’. Their goals are different, and their interests are bound to conflict.”
Princess Weiwei’s eyes lit up: “You mean, we can use this to alienate them?”
Zhongli nodded slightly: “This is our only chance of winning at the moment. Kaido is unruly and Zephyr is stubborn. With a little guidance, the conflict between them will erupt.”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and said decisively: “Okay! Weiwei, I’ll leave this matter to you. Use your diplomatic skills and do everything possible to alienate Kaido and Zephyr. Ace, Xiao, you two, come with me and fight them head-on!”
Princess Weiwei nodded, turned aside, and began to arrange something in a low voice.
Her eyes were firm, as if she had already made up her mind.
Lin Zhan slowly stood up and pointed the sword in his hand at Kaido and Zephyr, with fighting spirit burning in his eyes.
“Ace, Xiao, prepare for battle!”
“Oh!!!” Ace roared, his whole body burning with flames, and he rushed out first.
Xiao followed closely behind, his body transformed into a blue lightning, the spear in his hand pointing directly at Zefa.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, gripped the sword tightly, and joined the battle.
The battle broke out again, more intense and brutal than before.
Ace’s flames raged like a mad dragon, constantly attacking Kaido’s defense.
But Kaido’s body was as hard as steel, and the flames could only leave charred marks on his body.
Xiao’s movements were agile and graceful, and the spear in his hand was as tricky as a poisonous snake, constantly attacking Zefa’s vital points.
But Zefa’s swordsmanship is superb, and he can always block Xiao’s attacks in a dangerous way.
Lin Zhan walked between the two of them, looking for an opportunity to find a flaw.
Although his swordsmanship is not as sophisticated as Zephyr’s, and his strength is not as strong as Kaido’s, he has an indomitable will and a heart that never gives up.
Although the three of them cooperated well, they seemed a little stretched under the joint attack of Kaido and Zephyr.
Kaido’s power is so great that every attack is like a landslide. If you are not careful, you will be knocked away by him.
Zefa’s swordsmanship is also very terrifying. Every sword carries a fierce murderous aura, making people dare not approach easily.
Gradually, Ace and Xiao began to feel overwhelmed and had more and more scars on their bodies.
Lin Zhan was not much better off. His clothes were already stained with blood and his breathing became more and more rapid.
“No, if we go on like this we’ll be finished sooner or later!” Ace roared, trying to break through Kaido’s defense, but was knocked away by Kaido’s punch and fell heavily to the ground.
Xiao s situation was not much better. He was hit in the shoulder by Zefa s sword and blood gushed out immediately.
Seeing this, Lin Zhan became extremely anxious.
He knew that if they didn’t find a solution, they would be completely wiped out.
At this moment, Ain suddenly appeared behind Xiao, holding a black fruit in her hand.
“Xiao, go to hell!” Ian grinned and stuffed the fruit in his hand into Xiao’s mouth.
Xiao’s body shook violently, and his eyes became empty in an instant.
He turned slowly and pointed the spear in his hand at his companions.
“Xiao, what are you doing!?” Ace exclaimed, unable to believe his eyes.
Lin Zhan was also stunned. He didn t know what had happened or why Xiao suddenly attacked his companions.
“Hahaha, it’s useless! Xiao has been controlled by me! Now he will only listen to my orders!” Ian laughed triumphantly.
Lin Zhan was furious. He wanted to rush over to stop Ein, but was blocked by Kaido and Zephyr.
At this critical moment, Lin Zhan suddenly thought of the fragments of the rule fruit that the system had rewarded him with.
He hasn’t completely integrated the fragments yet, but he can’t care about that now.
“Let’s fight!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and swallowed all the fragments of the rule fruit.
A powerful force instantly surged throughout his body, and his body began to undergo drastic changes.
His skin became transparent, his eyes began to sparkle with a strange light, and he felt as if he had become the master of this world.
“The rules… are made by me!” Lin Zhan slowly raised his head, his voice became low and full of majesty.
He stretched out his hand, pointed at Ion, and whispered a word: “Remove!”
An invisible force instantly enveloped Ein. She felt her body shake, and then she lost control of Xiao.
Xiao’s eyes regained clarity and he looked around blankly, not knowing what had happened.
Lin Zhan stretched out his hand again, pointed at Ain, and uttered a word again: “Seal!”
A black light shot out from his fingertips and instantly hit Iin’s body.
Ain screamed and fell to the ground, her devil fruit ability was completely sealed.
This series of changes happened so quickly that Kaido and Zephyr were unable to react.
They stared at Lin Zhan blankly.
Lin Zhan turned around slowly, glanced at Kaido and Zephyr, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
“Now…it’s your turn.”
His voice was not loud, but it exploded like thunder in Kaido and Zephyr’s hearts.
They could feel that the young man in front of them had become completely different from before.
An unprecedented sense of crisis arose in their hearts.
They seemed to realize that the next battle they were going to face would be an even more difficult one.
“What… did you do?” Zefa narrowed his eyes, with a barely perceptible tremor in his tone.
Lin Zhan did not answer, but slowly raised the sword in his hand and pointed it at Kaido and Zephyr from a distance.
“Next, enjoy it.”
Kaido opened his mouth wide and let out a deafening laugh, as if Lin Zhan’s change was nothing more than a dying struggle in his eyes.
“Boy, that’s interesting! But do you think you can scare me with that?!” He clenched the mace, and thunder wrapped around him, tearing the air around him and making crackling sounds.
“Let me show you what real power is!”
Zefa’s expression was extremely solemn.
He could feel that the power emanating from Lin Zhan was beyond his understanding.
That power seemed to be able to control everything in the world and distort all the rules.
“This power… could it be…” He stared at Lin Zhan, as if he wanted to see through him.
“It seems that I can’t hold back any longer!” Zefa growled, clenched his fists, and the armed color domineering instantly covered his entire body, dyeing his body pitch black.
Ace looked at Lin Zhan, “Lin Zhan…what have you become?” He muttered to himself, flames dancing on his body, as if he also felt the strange power on Lin Zhan.
Zhongli looked at Lin Zhan’s back
“Lin Zhan, you must hold on…” She prayed silently in her heart.
Lin Zhan slowly raised his head, with a cold arc at the corner of his mouth.
“The final attack? Just what I want!” He gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, feeling the surging power in his body.
He knew that this would be the toughest battle in his life, but he would never back down.
For his partners, for freedom, and for the justice in his heart!
“Then…” Lin Zhan said softly, his voice low and full of oppression, “The game begins.”
Chapter 67: Counterattack of the Power of Rules (Old Version)
“Kill!” Kaido roared, and his dragon breath erupted like a volcano, burning the sky and boiling the sea. The earth was shaking and the air was twisting.
Zephyr followed closely behind, and his iron fist wrapped in Armament Haki smashed into the position of the Void Pirates like a cannonball.
The horn of the decisive battle has been sounded. There is no retreat but to fight to the death!
Lin Zhan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glanced at his wounded companions around him.
Ace’s flames dimmed a bit, and Xiao’s battle robe had several holes in it. Princess Vivi clenched her fists tightly and directed the logistics with forced calmness.
Everyone is gritting their teeth and persevering. Everyone knows that if they lose this battle, they will die!
A surge of blood rushed to his heart. Lin Zhan clenched his fists and shouted hoarsely: “Brothers, hold on! We will definitely win!”
In the center of the smoke-filled battlefield, the members of the Void Pirates gathered in a circle, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: “We can’t go on like this. Kaido and Zefa’s joint attack is too fierce. We must change our strategy.”
Zhongli pushed his glasses and analyzed calmly: “The strength of Kaido and Zephyr is unquestionable, but there are differences in their attack rhythm and methods. Kaido focuses on strength and range, while Zephyr focuses more on speed and skills. We can use this gap to find a breakthrough.”
Princess Weiwei added: “You can let Ace and Xiao attract Kaido’s attention, while Lin Zhan, you can focus on dealing with Zephyr. Although Zephyr’s devil fruit weapon is powerful, it is ultimately an external object. Your rule fruit is the real trump card.”
Lin Zhan nodded, “That’s it! Everyone get ready, we’re going to counterattack!”
The battle started again, Ace and Xiao rushed towards Kaido like two tigers, roaring.
Ace transformed into a fire fist, and the scorching flames hit Kaido like a meteor, while Xiao wielded a wind elemental spear, and the sharp gun wind drew green tracks in the air.
Although Kaido is powerful, he has to deal with the joint attack of the two with all his strength.
Lin Zhan faced Zefa and took a deep breath, then activated the Rule Fruit Time Control!
Everything around seemed to slow down, Zefa’s movements became sluggish, and his attacks lost their original speed.
Zefa was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Lin Zhan to have this trick.
Taking advantage of Zefa’s panic, Lin Zhan once again activated the Rule Fruit Space Rule Control!
The space around Zefa began to distort, and space cracks appeared out of nowhere, interfering with his actions.
Zefa’s face changed, and he realized that he had underestimated Lin Zhan’s strength.
However, Zefa is a former admiral of the navy after all, with rich experience and strong strength.
He quickly stabilized his position and, with his superb swordsmanship, forcibly broke Lin Zhan’s ability to follow rules.
“Boy, do you think you can defeat me with this little trick?” Zefa snorted coldly and attacked Lin Zhan again.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank, he knew that he still underestimated Zefa.
Just when he was in trouble, an idea suddenly flashed through his mind.
The rules of time… the rules of space… what if we merge the two?
Do it as soon as you think of it. Lin Zhan concentrates his mind and combines the power of the two rules into one!
An unprecedented force surged out of Lin Zhan’s body, and the surrounding space and time began to distort, forming a strange regular field.
In this area, Zefa’s movements became slower and his attacks completely lost their accuracy.
“This…what is this?!” Zefa looked at the distorted space and time around him in horror, his heart filled with fear.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and launched a fierce counterattack!
The attack, empowered by the power of rules, doubled its power, forcing Zefa to retreat step by step.
“Impossible! How could you have such powerful strength!” Zefa roared in disbelief.
“Everything is over, Zefa!” Lin Zhan said coldly, and the sword in his hand turned into a stream of light and pierced Zefa’s chest.
Just when Lin Zhan thought the situation was beginning to turn around, a deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky… “Lin Zhan! Die!”
Just as the tip of Lin Zhan’s sword was about to touch Zefa’s chest, the world seemed to be tightly grasped by a giant hand.
A deafening dragon roar tore through the air, and an unpredictable shock wave exploded with Kaido as the center!
Lin Zhan only felt a brutal force blowing him away, his internal organs felt as if they were churning, and all he could hear was the whistling wind and the screams of his companions.
He fell heavily to the ground, and the dust flew up, choking him and making him cough.
In a daze, he saw Ace and Xiao were also blown away, and flames and green light drew two miserable arcs in the air.
“Cough cough…” Lin Zhan struggled to get up. His vision gradually became clear, but he saw a scene that chilled his heart.
Kaido, the terrifying dragon, was standing next to Zefa at this moment, exuding a violent aura.
Zefa’s originally pale face regained its rosy color, and he became even more powerful than before. The long sword wrapped in the armed color domineering flashed with a terrifying light.
Lin Zhan cursed inwardly, it turned out to be Ain!
Only then did he notice that Ain was standing behind Zefa, her hands emitting a strange light. It was obvious that she had used the power of the devil fruit to heal Zefa’s injuries and even enhanced his strength.
A deep feeling of powerlessness surged into his heart, and Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, “It’s not over yet…” He roared in a low voice, with a hint of unwillingness and madness in his voice.
Chapter 68 The Secret Power of the Star Core (Old Version)
Lin Zhan felt as if the air in his chest was squeezed out completely, and every breath sounded like the hissing of an old bellows.
Kaido’s body, wrapped in a terrifying aura, was like an insurmountable mountain, pressing him so hard that he couldn’t breathe.
Every time Zefa swung his sword, it carried the shadow of death, forcing him to dodge in a panic.
The flames around Ace had dimmed a lot, and there was blood at the corners of his mouth, but he was still grinning, as if he was not the one who was injured.
“Captain! Don’t worry about us! Rush out when you find a chance!” he shouted hoarsely, with determination in his voice.
Xiao’s figure shuttled across the battlefield like a ghost, and the spear in his hand drew out green streaks of light, trying to stop Kaido’s steps.
However, in the face of absolute power, his efforts seemed insignificant.
“Cough… cough…” Lin Zhan coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood again. He could feel that his body had reached its limit.
If this continues, I’m afraid I’ll really die here today.
“No… I can’t give up…” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, his eyes flashing with unwillingness.
He looked up at Zhongli and Princess Weiwei, who were trying hard to find a way out of the situation.
“Captain! We found something!” Zhongli’s voice came with a hint of surprise.
“What?” Lin Zhan asked hurriedly.
“The star cores we collected before may have powers that we haven’t discovered yet!” Zhongli said quickly, “Princess Weiwei thinks that we can try to combine the power of the star cores with your rule fruit, which may produce unexpected results!”
Lin Zhan’s heart moved. This might be their only chance!
“Okay! Let’s do it!” Lin Zhan made a prompt decision, “Zhongli, Princess Weiwei, start preparing immediately! Ace, Xiao, help me buy some time!”
“No problem!” Ace and Xiao responded in unison, their momentum rising again.
However, Kaido and Zefa were not fools, and they quickly realized the intentions of Lin Zhan and others.
“We can’t let them succeed!” Zefa roared, and the long sword in his hand burst out with a brighter light, and he chopped down fiercely at Lin Zhan.
Kaido also let out a deafening roar, and his huge body rushed towards Lin Zhan like a cannonball.
Ace and Xiao tried their best to block it, the flames and green light intertwined together to form a solid line of defense in the air.
However, under the joint attack of Kaido and Zephyr, this line of defense seemed shaky.
He sat cross-legged, pushing the power of the Rule Fruit to the extreme, trying to establish a connection with the star core.
As time passed, Lin Zhan could feel that there was an extremely powerful energy contained inside the core of the star. This energy was violent and chaotic and difficult to control.
“Concentrate! Don’t be affected by this energy!” Zhongli’s voice sounded in Lin Zhan’s ears, helping him calm his mind.
Princess Weiwei also stood by, constantly providing various data and suggestions to help Lin Zhan better control the power of the star core.
Just when Lin Zhan was about to successfully integrate the power of the star core, a shadow suddenly appeared behind him.
“Don’t even think about it!” Ain’s voice came with a hint of madness.
Her hands emitted a strange light, and the power of the devil fruit was activated again, trying to interfere with Lin Zhan’s fusion process.
Lin Zhan was shocked. He could feel that his fusion process was greatly hindered, and the power of the star core became more violent and difficult to control.
“Damn it!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly
Just when everyone thought that the fusion was about to fail, a voice suddenly sounded in Lin Zhan’s mind.
“Ding! It is detected that the host is undergoing a special fusion. The star core and the rule fruit have a deeper resonance. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a new ability – star core rule control!”
Lin Zhan was stunned for a moment. Before he could react, a powerful force surged into his body.
He suddenly opened his eyes, with a strange light flashing in them.
He could feel that he had a deeper understanding and control over the power of the star core.
“Controlled by the rules of the star core…” Lin Zhan murmured in a low voice, with a hint of a smile on his lips.
He slowly raised his hand, and with a thought, the power of the star core gathered in his palm.
A powerful energy wave spread out in all directions with Lin Zhan as the center.
Everyone on the battlefield felt the power of this energy, and Kaido and Zephyr couldn’t help but pause.
“What kind of power is this?” Zefa frowned.
Kaido let out a low roar, as if he felt threatened.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and pushed the power controlled by the star core rules to the extreme.
“Let you have a taste of this power!” Lin Zhan said in a low voice, with a crazy light flashing in his eyes.
He swung his hand violently, releasing the energy in his palm towards Kaido and Zephyr.
This energy surged towards Kaido and Zephyr like a tsunami, and the air made crackling sounds wherever it passed.
Kaido and Zephyr’s faces changed drastically. They could feel that the power of this energy was beyond their imagination.
They wanted to dodge, but it was too late.
The energy instantly hit them and engulfed them.
Boom!
With a loud bang, the entire battlefield shook.
The energy storm raged, bouncing back all of Kaido and Zephyr’s attacks, causing considerable damage to them.
When the smoke and dust cleared, Kaido and Zephyr stood there in a mess, their clothes were torn and tattered, and there was blood at the corners of their mouths.
“How…how is this possible?” Zefa’s eyes widened.
Kaido let out an angry roar, and his aura became even more violent.
The members of the Void Pirates were stunned. They couldn’t believe that Lin Zhan could burst out such powerful strength.
Ace and Xiao looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise.
“Captain…he really did it!” Ace said excitedly.
Lin Zhan stood up slowly, and his aura had become completely different.
He looked up at Kaido and Zephyr.
“It’s not over yet…” Lin Zhan said in a low voice.
Kaido stared at Lin Zhan. He could feel that the man in front of him had become his biggest threat.
“I’m going to kill you!” Kaido roared and rushed towards Lin Zhan again.
Zefa also tightly grasped the long sword in his hand, and his momentum rose again.
However, Kaido and Zephyr were not defeated by this sudden attack. There was an even crazier flame burning in their eyes, as if they wanted to burn everything to ashes.
“It’s not over yet, kid!” Kaido opened his mouth wide, revealing a ferocious smile, and said in a voice that only Lin Zhan could hear. At the same time, he made a chilling move…
On the smoke-filled battlefield, Kaido’s huge body shook, as if a towering mountain had experienced an earthquake.
He spat out a mouthful of blood foam, and the scarlet liquid looked particularly glaring in the dust.
Zefa’s situation was not much better. He was half-kneeling on the ground, leaning on his long sword, and his violent breathing sounded like an old bellows.
However, there was no trace of dejection in the eyes of the two men. Instead, they were burning with an even more intense desire to fight.
Kaido opened his mouth with a bloodthirsty smile and licked the blood at the corner of his mouth. A fierce aura emanated from him, full of oppression.
“Kid, do you think this is the end?” He growled, his voice as hoarse as the roar of a wild beast.
Zefa slowly stood up and stared at Lin Zhan with sharp eyes. The long sword in his hand made a low buzzing sound, like a ferocious beast ready to attack.
“Your ability is indeed tricky,” Zefa said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his tone, “But, we haven’t shown our true strength yet!” He glanced at Kaido, and the two exchanged glances, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.
“Let me show you what true despair is like!” Kaido roared, his muscles bulged and a violent force surged in his body.
He stomped his feet so hard that the ground trembled, and a powerful shock wave swept towards Lin Zhan and others.
“Are you ready?” Kaido grinned, with madness flashing in his eyes. He slowly raised his mace, and a destructive aura spread out, making it hard for people to breathe.
“The real battle begins now!”
Chapter 69 The Final Decision (Old Version)
The howling wind blew up the dust and gravel on the ground, like a group of ferocious beasts wreaking havoc on the battlefield.
The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which made people feel sick.
Zephyr and Kaido, like two towering mountains, stood in the center of the battlefield, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.
“Huff…Huff…” Zefa’s heavy breathing was particularly clear in the silent battlefield. He was half-kneeling on the ground, with the long sword in his hand deeply inserted into the ground, supporting his shaky body.
Blood dripped down the blade, staining the ground beneath his feet red.
Kaido wasn’t much better off, his body was covered with wounds and blood.
But he still grinned, revealing a bloodthirsty smile, licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes flashed with madness.
Lin Zhan and others sat together, each with a look of fatigue on their face, but their eyes were unusually firm.
“Although Kaido’s attacks are powerful, they lack variety and are easy to predict.” Zhongli’s voice was steady and calm, as if the fighting on the battlefield had nothing to do with him. “Ze Fa’s swordsmanship relies too much on his swordsmanship skills. Once his swordsmanship is restricted, his strength will be greatly reduced.”
“We can let Ace and Xiao attack Kaido from both sides to distract him.” Princess Weiwei suggested, “Lin Zhan will focus on dealing with Zefa and use the ability to control the rules of the star core to interfere with Zefa’s swordsmanship.”
Lin Zhan nodded, “Let’s do it! Everyone, get ready, this will be the final battle!”
The battle started again, Ace and Xiao were like two lightning bolts, rushing towards Kaido from the left and right sides respectively.
Ace’s fists burst into flames, and the scorching flames turned into a fire dragon, roaring and rushing towards Kaido.
Xiao held a spear in his hand, his figure flashing like a ghost, and the sharp tip of the spear carried the fierce power of the wind element, constantly stabbing at Kaido’s vital points.
Lin Zhan faced Zefa directly. He took a deep breath and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
The ability to control the star core rules was activated, and the space and time around Zefa began to distort and deform.
Zefa swung his sword, but found that his attacks were always inexplicably distorted and his power was greatly reduced.
“What the hell is this!” Zefa roared.
At the same time, Ian tried to use his devil fruit ability to support Zephyr, but was stopped by Princess Vivi.
Princess Vivi skillfully used diplomatic rhetoric to distract Ian, preventing her from fully supporting Zefa.
“Your opponent is me!” Princess Weiwei’s eyes were firm and her tone was full of confidence.
On the battlefield, the battle between Lin Zhan and Zefa entered a white-hot stage.
Lin Zhan continued to use his ability to control the star core rules to interfere with Zefa’s attacks, while looking for opportunities to counterattack.
Suddenly, a gleam of light flashed in Lin Zhan’s eyes, and he found a flaw!
He decisively activated the ability to control the star core rules and modified Zefa’s swordsmanship rules.
The long sword in Zefa’s hand suddenly became extremely heavy, as if it weighed a thousand pounds, making it impossible for him to swing it normally.
“What’s going on!” Zefa exclaimed, and the long sword in his hand flew out of his hand and fell heavily to the ground.
Without the advantage of his weapon, Zefa was completely passive.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and launched a fierce attack.
At the same time, Ace and Xiao also successfully suppressed Kaido.
Kaido’s attacks became more and more chaotic and disorganized.
“Damn it!” Kaido roared.
In the end, Kaido and Zephyr were defeated by the joint attack of Lin Zhan and others.
The battlefield was filled with smoke and chaos.
Lin Zhan and others stood in the center of the battlefield. Each of them had scars on their bodies, but their faces were filled with the joy of victory.
“We won!” Ace shouted excitedly.
“Yes, we won.” Lin Zhan nodded with a smile, his heart full of emotion.
However, just as everyone was cheering and celebrating their victory, a black dot appeared on the sea level in the distance…
The cheers of victory had not yet faded, but the sea breeze brought a hint of ominousness.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and looked at the distant horizon.
The originally empty sea area was now covered with dense black spots, like a giant beast lurking in the deep sea, slowly revealing its ferocious fangs.
It’s a warship!
The number was far greater than before, forming a dark mass that almost blocked out the afterglow of the sunset.
“Damn it, the Navy Headquarters actually sent so many people!” Ace gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so hard that they made a clattering sound, and his knuckles turned white.
The burns on his body were aching slightly, reminding him of the fierce battle he had just fought.
Xiao remained silent, but the spear he held tightly exposed his inner uneasiness. The wind element was restless around him, as if it had sensed a new storm.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, and the salty sea breeze filled his lungs.
He knew that this was the real test.
He looked at Weiwei. This strong princess looked a little pale at the moment.
“Weiwei, prepare a breakout plan.” His voice was low and firm, carrying unquestionable power.
Princess Weiwei nodded, trying to calm herself down, and opened the map in her hand, her fingertips trembling slightly.
Zhongli walked up to Lin Zhan and looked at the approaching fleet with deep eyes, “It seems that we have to fight another tough battle.” His tone was calm, as if he was narrating an insignificant matter, but there was a barely perceptible worry flashing in the depths of his eyes.
Lin Zhan’s eyes swept over his exhausted companions, and a nameless fire ignited from the bottom of his heart.
He clenched his fists, feeling the power of the star core rules surging in his body.
“Then… let’s fight!”
Chapter 70: The Navy’s Encirclement and Suppression Comes Again (Old Version)
The afterglow of the setting sun was swallowed up by the dark fleet, as if foreshadowing the coming darkness.
The air was filled with gunpowder and the smell of blood, which made people feel sick.
Lin Zhan’s eyes swept across the steel behemoth in the distance, and his heart felt heavy as if a huge rock was pressing on it.
“Damn it, has the Navy Headquarters gone all out?!” Ace covered his still aching chest and cursed.
The fierce battle with Kaido and Zephyr just now almost exhausted his physical strength, and the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit was also somewhat unstable, flickering from time to time.
Xiao said nothing, but silently tightened the spear in his hand. The wind element wrapped around the tip of the spear made a sharp whistle, as if responding to Ace’s anger.
He also had many wounds on his body, and the blood oozing out from under the bandages was shocking.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath. The salty sea breeze did not calm him down, but made him even more irritated.
He knew that the current situation was even more dangerous than the previous battle with Kaido and Zephyr.
“Vivi, breakout plan.” Lin Zhan turned to look at Princess Vivi, his voice low and firm, leaving no room for doubt.
Princess Weiwei’s face was pale and her lips trembled slightly, but she still tried to calm herself down. She spread out the nautical chart in her hand, and her slender fingers moved quickly on the map, looking for a possible escape route.
“The navy fleet is large in number and well-equipped,” Zhongli walked up to Lin Zhan, looking deeply at the approaching fleet, his tone was frighteningly calm, “We have no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation.”
“How about making a feint to the east and attacking in the west?” Weiwei pointed to a complex sea area on the map. “We can use the terrain of this sea area to set some traps and delay the speed of the navy’s pursuit.”
Lin Zhan’s eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea.
He looked around, and the sight of his exhausted companions filled him with a strong sense of responsibility.
“Zhongli, Weiwei, I’ll leave the trap to you. Ace, Xiao, follow me, we’re going to attract the navy’s firepower.”
After saying that, Lin Zhan leaped onto the mast and roared at the approaching navy fleet: “Come on, bastards! Let me show you how powerful the Void Pirates are!”
The sound of artillery fire was deafening and huge waves were raised on the sea.
Lin Zhan and others were like petrels in a storm, shuttling through the dense artillery fire.
Ace turned into a fire man, and the scorching flames swept across the naval battleship, burning the naval soldiers on the deck into charcoal.
Xiao’s spear danced like the wind, and the wind element wrapped around the tip of the spear shattered the shells one by one and tore holes in the navy camp.
However, the number of naval fleets was so large that they came like a tide, one wave after another, as if endless.
Lin Zhan and others gradually felt overwhelmed and suffered many new wounds on their bodies.
“We can’t go on like this, we will be exhausted to death!” Ace gasped, and the flames on his body dimmed a lot.
“Captain, we have to find a way to break out!” Xiao’s voice was also a little anxious, and his movements began to become slow, obviously he was physically overdrawn.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, his brain working rapidly, thinking about how to deal with the situation.
Suddenly, he remembered some hidden items he had exchanged in the system mall before.
“Got it!” Lin Zhan’s eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he quickly took out a peculiarly shaped metal ball from the system space, “Ocean Mist Generator!”
As the metal ball was activated, a thick white mist quickly spread out, shrouding the surrounding sea in a haze.
Visibility dropped suddenly, the naval fleet lost its target, and the artillery fire became chaotic, with many shells even falling on their own warships.
“Good opportunity!” Lin Zhan shouted, “Take advantage of now to break out!”
Under the cover of fog, Lin Zhan and others shuttled between the naval fleets like ghosts, and the weapons in their hands ruthlessly reaped the lives of the enemies.
“What’s going on? Why has the vision suddenly become so bad?”
“Damn it, I can’t see the target!”
“Where are the enemies? Fire! Fire!”
The naval fleet fell into chaos, their attacks lost their accuracy, and instead they injured each other by mistake, causing heavy losses.
Lin Zhan and others seized this opportunity, successfully broke through the navy’s first round of attacks, and rushed into the depths of the fog.
“They’re trying to escape! Chase them!” The naval commander’s roar came from the fog, but was soon drowned out by the chaotic noise…
Lin Zhan stood at the bow, looking at the naval fleet gradually moving away, with a sneer on his face.
“It seems that we are safe for the time being…” Zhongli’s voice came from behind, but there was a hint of subtle solemnity in his tone.
Lin Zhan turned to look at Zhongli, and a bad feeling arose in his heart.
“What’s wrong?”
The fog didn’t last long.
Even though the “ocean fog generator” can temporarily block vision, advances in technology have allowed the navy to find a breakthrough.
The harsh sound of radar scanning is like the death warrant of the god of death, echoing in the thick fog and making people feel upset.
Lin Zhan frowned. He could feel those cold mechanical eyes approaching little by little.
“Oh no, they have sonar!” Weiwei’s face turned even paler, and she pointed at a few red dots on the nautical chart with trembling fingers. “The navy has locked onto our position and is closing in!”
Ace spat, the flames dancing around him, but this time they seemed a little weak: “Damn, these guys are really lingering! I can’t burn them all!”
Suddenly, a deafening dragon roar resounded through heaven and earth.
Lin Zhan looked up suddenly and saw a huge blue dragon hovering above the fleet, making a terrifying roar – that was Kaido!
He hasn’t left yet!
“That guy Kaido is here too!” Xiao’s voice trembled a little. He stared at the giant dragon in the sky, and veins popped out on the back of his hand where he was holding the spear tightly.
Where is Zefa?
Lin Zhan searched everywhere, and soon he saw a damaged warship slowly sailing out of the fog. On the deck, Zefa, covered in blood, was leaning on his arm, staring at them like a venomous snake, wishing he could eat them alive.
“Void Pirates, you can’t escape!” Zefa’s voice was hoarse and cold, as if it came from the abyss of hell.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank to the bottom.
Being attacked from both sides, with Kaido’s crazy dragon in the sky… This time, we are in real trouble.
“Captain, what should we do now?” Ace’s voice was filled with a hint of despair.
He knew that the more panicked he was now, the more dangerous it would be.
He glanced at his companions around him, and everyone’s face was filled with fatigue and worry.
“Zhongli, is there any other solution?” Lin Zhan asked
Zhongli was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head. His deep gaze penetrated the mist and looked into the distance. His tone was disturbingly calm: “Perhaps… we can only take a gamble…”
Chapter 71: Rules Reversal in Despair (Old Version)
“Captain, what should we do now?” Ace’s voice trembled, and despair spread like a tide.
The strong smell of gunpowder made him cough continuously, and the sweat and dust stuck to his face, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
He glanced at Xiao beside him. This usually calm and composed man now had a slightly trembling hand as he gripped the spear.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth and his heart pounded like a drum.
Being attacked from both sides, with Kaido s crazy dragon in the sky… This situation is worse than the dark cuisine his mother cooked!
Panicking won’t solve any problems, it will only make them die faster.
He looked around, and the exhaustion and worry on his companions’ faces made his heart tighten.
“Zhongli, is there any other way?” Lin Zhan’s voice was hoarse, with a slight tremor that he himself did not even notice.
Zhongli was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head. His deep gaze seemed to penetrate the thick fog and looked into the distance.
His tone was disturbingly calm: “Perhaps… we can only take a gamble…”
Gathering together again, everyone knew that this was the final struggle.
The air was filled with tension and despair, so oppressive that it made one feel breathless.
“My rule fruit can modify the rules of this sea area, create some chaos, and give us a chance to break out.” Zhongli’s voice was steady and powerful, like a reassurance pill, calming everyone’s originally panicked hearts a little.
Princess Weiwei frowned, her eyes sparkling with wisdom.
“We can split into two groups. One group will draw fire while the other group will break out of the siege.” She paused and added, “Zhongli and I will help the captain break out.”
Lin Zhan nodded without any hesitation.
“Okay, let’s do it!” His tone was firm and unquestionable.
He knew this was their only hope.
Lin Zhan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and focused all his attention on the Rule Fruit in his hand.
The two rules of time and space intertwined and merged in his body, and a powerful energy wave spread out in all directions with him as the center.
The sea suddenly surged violently, creating huge waves.
A huge whirlpool appeared out of nowhere, sucking the navy ships into it.
The originally calm sea surface instantly turned into a hell on earth, with howling winds and roaring waves, as if an ancient giant beast was awakening.
“What’s going on?!” Zefa looked at everything in front of him in disbelief. He felt like a small boat in a storm that could be swallowed up at any time.
Kaido was also affected, his huge dragon body swayed in the air and let out a deafening roar.
This sudden change disrupted his formation, and made his attack, which was originally destined to succeed, lose its accuracy.
“Now!” Lin Zhan roared, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Ace and Xiao led some crew members and rushed towards the navy fleet like an arrow. The raging flames and sharp gun light intertwined together to form an impenetrable firepower network, which firmly attracted the attention of the navy, Kaido and Zephyr.
Lin Zhan led Zhongli, Princess Weiwei and the rest of the crew and broke out in another direction.
Under the cover of the power of the Rule Fruit, they shuttled through the chaotic sea like ghosts, avoiding enemy attacks and moving towards freedom.
The waves hit the hull, making a deafening sound.
Princess Weiwei held on to the side of the boat tightly, feeling the violent shaking, her face pale.
But she did not show any fear, instead she stared closely at Lin Zhan’s back.
Zhongli remained calm throughout the whole process. He constantly adjusted the power of the Rule Fruit to open up a safe passage for Lin Zhan and others.
His eyes were deep and calm, as if everything was under his control.
Finally, they broke out of the encirclement.
Lin Zhan looked back and saw that the sea behind him had turned into a chaotic battlefield.
The naval fleet was swallowed by huge waves and whirlpools, and the figures of Kaido and Zephyr gradually disappeared in the fog.
“We… succeeded?” One crew member’s voice trembled a little, unable to believe that they had actually broken through.
A tired smile appeared on Lin Zhan’s face, but his eyes were still alert.
He knew that the battle was not over yet.
He took a deep breath and was about to speak when suddenly, a cold voice came from a distance… “Thief hahaha, it seems I came at the right time…”
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Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, as if it was being gripped by an invisible hand.
That iconic, sickening laugh pierced into his eardrums like a poisonous snake, making the hairs on his body stand on end.
He turned around abruptly, his pupils suddenly contracted – he saw Blackbeard Teach standing on a tattered boat, opening his big mouth with several missing teeth, revealing an extremely hideous smile.
“Damn it, why is he here?!” Ace roared, and his fist, which had just been loosened, burst into flames again.
He could feel the suffocating dark aura emanating from Blackbeard, which was like the abyss.
Princess Weiwei took a deep breath, and her already pale face became even uglier.
She knew Blackbeard’s ambition and strength. This man would do anything to gain power. He was simply a madman.
“Haha, what a touching scene, a group of little mice struggling desperately…” Blackbeard laughed strangely, with greed flashing in his turbid eyes.
He licked the corners of his mouth as if he was looking at a group of lambs to be slaughtered.
“However, your struggle ends here.”
Lin Zhan stared at Blackbeard and clenched his fists, his joints making a crackling sound.
“Blackbeard, what do you want to do?”
Blackbeard grinned, revealing an even more creepy expression.
What do I want? Hahahaha, of course it s your lives, and… everything in your hands! As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand, and a desperate dark aura began to spread around him… Get ready to face despair, kid
Chapter 72: The End of the Star Core Struggle (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s eyes were as hard as ice, fixed on Blackbeard’s malicious face.
The appearance of that guy was like a drop of water dropped into a pot of hot oil, which instantly made the pot explode.
“Blackbeard…” Lin Zhan’s voice was as low as the sea before a storm, suppressing endless anger.
“What do you want?”
Blackbeard opened his mouth wide, revealing his uneven teeth. That smile was enough to give people nightmares.
“Hehe haha! What do I want? Your lives, of course! And… the treasures in your hands!” As he spoke, he slowly raised his fat palm, and the air around him seemed to become sticky, and a suffocating dark breath spread around like invisible tentacle.
“Prepare to face despair, boy…” Blackbeard’s voice seemed to come from the depths of hell, with a creepy echo.
Ace’s whole body was burning with flames, and he stared at Blackbeard like a lion ready to pounce on its prey at any time.
Xiao held a spear in his hand, and wind elements surrounded him, rustling and roaring.
Princess Weiwei’s face was as white as a piece of paper. She bit her lips tightly and tried to keep herself calm.
“Zhongli, this guy’s dark fruit ability is very tricky, is there any way?” Lin Zhan asked in a low voice
Zhongli’s golden eyes flashed with data streams as he quickly analyzed Blackbeard’s abilities.
“Captain, the Dark Fruit can absorb everything, including energy attacks. We have no chance of winning in a head-on fight.”
“We can use the Star Core’s ability to control the rules to create some interference. Although Blackbeard is powerful, he is not invulnerable. As long as we find his weakness, we will have a chance!”
Lin Zhan: “Ace, Xiao, you two attack from the flanks and pin him down! Zhongli, Weiwei, you guys are responsible for the rear support! I’ll find a way to limit his abilities!”
“Understood!” Everyone responded in unison and quickly entered combat status.
“Hehehaha! Just like you little mice, you think you can challenge me, Blackbeard? You are overestimating yourself!” Blackbeard laughed wildly and suddenly opened his hands. Endless darkness surged out like a tide, instantly swallowing up everything around.
“Ace, go!” Lin Zhan gave an order, and Ace turned into a beam of fire and rushed towards Blackbeard first.
The scorching flames gathered on his fist, and with the terrifying power to burn everything, he smashed towards Blackbeard.
“Flame Emperor!” Ace roared, and flames erupted like a volcano, enveloping Blackbeard.
At the same time, Xiao’s figure flashed like a ghost, and the spear in his hand stabbed at Blackbeard’s back with a sharp whistling sound.
“Wind wheels stand side by side!” Xiao growled, and his spear turned into a green whirlwind, trying to tear apart Blackbeard’s defense.
Blackbeard was not at all flustered when facing the attacks from the two men.
He waved his hands, and darkness blocked in front of him like a shield, absorbing all of Ace’s flames and Xiao’s wind blades.
“It’s useless! My darkness can devour everything!” Blackbeard laughed wildly, his body like a black hole, constantly absorbing the surrounding energy.
Lin Zhan did not give Blackbeard the opportunity to continue to be arrogant.
He took a deep breath, concentrated all his mental strength, and mobilized the star core power in his body.
“The rules of the star core control – space distortion!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and the surrounding space began to fluctuate violently, and invisible cracks appeared around Blackbeard.
Blackbeard felt the change in space and his expression changed slightly.
He didn’t expect that Lin Zhan could control such powerful force.
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Ace’s body was engulfed in flames as he tried to block Kaido’s attack, but the thunderous mace was unstoppable and tore through the flames, smashing heavily into his arm.
The intense pain made him groan, and a trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
The spear in Xiao’s hand danced like the wind, shuttling between Zefa’s fists, but it was still unable to break through that solid layer of armed color domineering.
Although Lin Zhan and others temporarily gained some advantages by relying on the power of the rules of the star core, their situation became increasingly difficult facing the unfathomable strength of the mysterious man and the crazy siege of Kaido, Zephyr, and the navy.
The mysterious man arrived in an instant, with a suffocating sense of oppression, and slapped the energy shield with one palm.
Crack
A crisp cracking sound was heard, and the energy shield condensed by Zhongli shattered instantly like glass.
The powerful force penetrated the shield and hit Lin Zhan’s chest hard.
Lin Zhan felt as if all his internal organs were displaced, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and his body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string.
“Lin Zhan!” Princess Weiwei let out a shrill scream.
The mysterious man raised his hand with a cruel smile. He slowly raised his hand, and an even more terrifying energy wave began to gather in his palm… “The game… should end…”
Chapter 74 The Ultimate Explosion of the Power of Rules (Old Version)
The mysterious man’s palm wind brought with it a suffocating feeling of oppression, and came down like a mountain pressing down on one’s head. Lin Zhan and the others were struggling to hold on under his violent attack, as if they were a small boat in the stormy waves, in danger of capsizing at any time.
“Cough cough…” Lin Zhan covered his chest with his hands, the blood at the corner of his mouth was shocking. The blow when the shield was broken just now shook his internal organs as if the sea was churning.
Princess Vivi supported him anxiously, her pretty face pale. Ace’s flame was like a candle in the wind, shaking in front of Kaido. Xiao’s spear was blocked by Zefa’s iron fist again and again, making a harsh sound of metal clashing and sparks flying.
“We can’t go on like this! We will be exhausted to death!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and struggled to get up from the ground, a fire of unwillingness burning in his chest.
He looked around. His companions were covered in wounds, but the enemy was still fierce. The shadow of despair hung over everyone’s heart.
Everyone gathered together again, their faces were solemn, and the atmosphere was depressing and suffocating.
“Lin Zhan, perhaps… you can try to integrate the power of the Rule Fruit at a deeper level.” Zhongli’s voice was as calm as ever, as if no crisis could shake his mind.
“Time, space, and star cores all come from the same source. Perhaps… they can burst out with even more powerful power.”
Princess Weiwei frowned, her eyes rolled around, and an idea suddenly occurred to her: “The mysterious man’s desire for the star core is so strong, maybe we can use this to set a trap…”
Lin Zhan’s eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he made up his mind: “Okay! Let’s do it! Zhongli, you help me integrate the power of rules. Ace, Xiao, you are responsible for creating chaos and attracting the enemy’s attention. Weiwei, you go and set the trap. Remember, be careful!”
Lin Zhan sat cross-legged, took a deep breath, and concentrated all his energy into his body.
Zhongli stood behind him, his hands emitting a faint golden light. An ancient and mysterious power slowly flowed into Lin Zhan’s body, helping him control the fusion of the three rules of power.
The rules of time are like a trickle of water, the rules of space are like the vast starry sky, and the rules of star cores are like the cosmic singularity. The three completely different forces collide and merge in his body, as violent as a volcanic eruption. The severe pain made Lin Zhan sweat profusely, but he gritted his teeth and did not retreat at all. He knew that this was their last hope!
At the same time, Ace turned into a huge fireball and rushed through the enemy group, leaving a sea of ??fire wherever he passed.
Xiao’s figure shuttled across the battlefield like a ghost, the spear in his hand turned into silver light, and every time he swung it, he took away several naval soldiers.
Princess Weiwei used the surrounding terrain and some small props to cleverly set a trap, waiting for the prey to take the bait.
Ugh ah ah Lin Zhan roared in pain, and his body shook violently as if it would explode at any time.
At this moment, a brand new power surged out of his body, like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, full of vitality and vigor.
The rules of space-time star core!
Lin Zhan suddenly opened his eyes, with a bright light flashing in his eyes.
He stood up slowly, an unprecedented powerful force flowing through his body, making him feel extremely confident and excited.
He stretched out his hand, and the space and time around him seemed to be distorted. A powerful suction force pulled the mysterious man into a strange realm.
In this realm, time and space became chaotic, the mysterious man’s movements became slow, and his attacks lost their accuracy, as if he was stuck in a quagmire and unable to move forward.
“What is this?!” The mysterious man’s face changed drastically. He had never encountered such a strange situation.
Lin Zhan sneered, his eyes full of murderous intent: “This is… your burial place!”
He suddenly swung a punch, and the power of time and space condensed into a huge fist shadow, smashing hard at the mysterious man.
At the same time, Ace and Xiao successfully lured Kaido and Zefa into the trap set by Princess Vivi. With a loud bang, the ground collapsed, and Kaido and Zefa fell into a huge pit in an instant.
“What’s going on?!” Kaido roared, but found himself trapped in a cage made of steel and rock, unable to move.
Zefa’s face turned pale. He knew he had fallen into a trap, but he was not panicked because he believed that he was strong enough to break the cage.
“Lin Zhan! Do you think you can trap me like this?!” The mysterious man roared, and a powerful force burst out of his body, trying to break free from the constraints of the time and space realm.
Lin Zhan sneered: “You’ll know if I can trap you if I try!”
He threw a punch again, and the power of time and space turned into countless sharp blades, attacking the mysterious man like a rainstorm…
“Damn it!” The mysterious man cursed angrily. He felt that the power in his body was being consumed rapidly. “What the hell is this thing!”
He struggled desperately, but found himself sinking deeper and deeper, as if he was tightly grasped by an invisible hand and unable to move.
“Give up, you can’t escape.” Lin Zhan’s voice was cold and ruthless, like a judgment from hell.
He walked towards the mysterious man step by step, with cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
“You…” The mysterious man looked at Lin Zhan in horror. He felt the threat of death.
“The game…” Lin Zhan’s voice was low and hoarse, “It’s over.”
He slowly raised his right hand, and in his palm, a ball of bright light condensed… The ripples of the distortion of time and space gradually subsided. Lin Zhan thought he had won the game, but he saw a weird smile on the corner of the mysterious man’s mouth.
“Boy, do you think this is the end?” His low voice was like the whisper of a devil from the abyss, making people shudder.
The force of time and space that bound him was breaking into pieces like a spider silk burned by a raging fire!
An even more violent force surged around him, and the domineering aura that had been suppressed before burst out like a volcanic eruption, shocking Lin Zhan’s blood and causing him to stagger back.
“Damn, this guy… can actually break through!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly, and the remaining power of time and space in his palm felt a slight pain.
At the same time, on the sea, the World Government s warships fired their artillery fire, the roar was deafening, and flames shot into the sky.
Dense artillery shells hit the deck where Lin Zhan and others were like a torrential rain. The shock wave of the explosion threw wood chips and flames into the air, and the air was filled with gunpowder smoke and the smell of burning.
Princess Vivi was blown away by the shock wave of the explosion and fell heavily on the deck, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.
She struggled to stand up, but found herself powerless.
“Lin Zhan…” She called weakly, but her voice was drowned out by the sound of gunfire.
Ace and Xiao were suppressed by the intensive artillery fire and were running for their lives.
“Lin Zhan, we can’t go on like this! We will be exhausted to death by them!” Ace roared, his voice full of anxiety.
Xiao wielded his spear so tightly that he shot down the incoming shells one by one, but he could also feel that his strength was rapidly depleting.
“Hold on! There must be a way!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and looked firmly at the mysterious man who was approaching again. He could feel that the aura emanating from the mysterious man was stronger and more dangerous than before.
“Who…are you?!”
Chapter 75: The Last Struggle in Despair (Old Version)
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth tightly, as if he wanted to turn all his resentment and anger into strength.
He could feel every muscle in his body trembling, and every breath was accompanied by a burning pain.
The roar of artillery fire made his eardrums buzz, and the smell of gunpowder in the air made him feel nauseous.
But he couldn’t fall down, he absolutely couldn’t!
Princess Weiwei’s weak call was like a thorn that pierced his heart.
He turned his head and saw Princess Weiwei trying to stand up with difficulty, the bright red at the corner of her mouth was shocking.
He roared in his heart, if it wasn’t for protecting them, how could he have fallen into such a passive situation?
Ace and Xiao are in an equally precarious situation.
A raging flame ignited around Ace, burning each shell to ashes, but his movements were obviously slow and the scars on his body were increasing.
Xiao waved his spear like a storm, forming an airtight defense around him, but the sweat dripping from his forehead showed that he was about to reach his limit.
“Hold on! There must be a way!” Lin Zhan roared again
“Who…are you?!” he roared, his voice almost breaking.
The mysterious man let out a deep laugh, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
He slowly raised his hand, and a suffocating feeling of oppression instantly enveloped the entire place.
“I am… the one who ends your hopes!”
At this critical moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly came to Lin Zhan s mind – rules editor!
Yes, rules editor!
That was his last hope!
“Zhongli! Weiwei! Help me collect energy!” Lin Zhan roared with all his strength, his voice hoarse and rapid.
Upon hearing this, Zhongli immediately understood Lin Zhan’s intention.
She took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in her originally calm eyes.
As an AI guardian left behind by an alien civilization, she possesses computing power and energy manipulation skills that are unimaginable for ordinary people.
“Understood!” Zhongli responded and began to quickly form seals with his hands.
Rays of blue light shot out from her fingertips and spread in all directions like a spider web, continuously gathering the surrounding energy onto Lin Zhan.
Princess Weiwei also endured the severe pain in her body and managed to stand up.
She knew that at this moment, all she could do was to try her best to help, even if it was only a tiny bit.
She bit her tongue, forced herself to stay awake, and began to chant an ancient spell.
As the spell progressed, a faint halo began to appear around her body, converting her life force into energy and transmitting it to Lin Zhan.
“Ace! Xiao! Cover me!” Lin Zhan roared again. He could feel that a powerful energy was gathering in his body. It was the spark of hope and the final bet!
Upon hearing this, Ace and Xiao immediately burst out with even more powerful strength.
Ace used the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit to its fullest, transforming into a huge ball of fire and burning all the surrounding shells to ashes.
Xiao waved the spear in his hand, shuttling around the battlefield like a whirlwind, repelling every enemy who wanted to get close to Lin Zhan.
“Lin Zhan! Hurry up!” Ace roared, his voice full of anxiety.
Lin Zhan did not respond. He had already focused all his energy on the rule editor.
He slowly closed his eyes and his consciousness sank into a void.
There, countless codes flicker like stars, which are the cornerstones of the world’s rules.
“Rule editor, start!” Lin Zhan muttered in his heart, and his consciousness began to quickly browse the complex codes, looking for loopholes that could be exploited.
“Found you!” His eyes suddenly stopped on a special code, which was a code about the rules of space and time, containing powerful power.
“Modify the rules! Isolate the space! Limit the time!” Lin Zhan roared in his heart. His consciousness pierced into the code like a sharp sword and began to modify it frantically.
His body began to tremble violently, and powerful energy fluctuations emanated from him, forming ripples that were visible to the naked eye.
He could feel that his pirate points were being depleted rapidly, but he could no longer care about that at the moment.
Under Lin Zhan’s crazy modifications, the surrounding space began to distort and deform, and a huge barrier appeared out of thin air, isolating Kaido, Zephyr and all the forces of the navy.
At the same time, the space and time around the mysterious man began to become unstable, and his movements were greatly restricted, as if he was stuck in a quagmire.
“What kind of power is this?!” The mysterious man looked at the changes around him in horror. He could feel that his perception of the surrounding environment was gradually weakening, as if being disturbed by some mysterious power.
Lin Zhan didn’t give him much time to think. He suddenly opened his eyes, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
“Now! Attack!” He roared and rushed towards the mysterious man first.
Ace and Xiao followed closely behind, their figures cutting through the sky like lightning, and they launched the final attack on the mysterious man with the belief that they would win.
“Flame-Flame Fruit – Entei!” Ace roared, and the flames on his body instantly condensed into a huge fireball, which smashed towards the mysterious man with the aura of destroying everything.
“Wind wheels stand side by side!” Xiao growled, and the spear in his hand turned into fierce whirlwinds, strangling the mysterious man like a meat grinder.
Lin Zhan concentrated the power of rules on his fists. A strange light flashed on his fists, which was the power of space and time.
He wants to use this power to completely defeat the enemy in front of him!
“Rules of time and space collapse!”
Lin Zhan roared and punched the mysterious man.
The mysterious man felt the terrifying power contained in Lin Zhan’s fist, and his face turned pale instantly.
He wanted to dodge, but found that his body seemed to be restrained by some invisible force and he could not move at all.
“No…Impossible!” He roared in despair, watching Lin Zhan’s fist hit him.
With a loud bang, the mysterious man’s body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string and fell heavily to the ground.
He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face turned as pale as paper.
Ace and Xiao’s attacks followed closely, falling on the mysterious man like a rainstorm.
The mysterious man let out miserably screams, his body was shattered by the flames and whirlwind, and he eventually lost his life completely.
Lin Zhan and others stood where they were, gasping heavily.
Their bodies were covered with scars and their physical strength was almost exhausted, but their faces were filled with the joy of victory.
They finally succeeded, they defeated the powerful enemy and got out of the predicament temporarily!
“Did we… win?” Princess Vivi asked weakly, her voice almost inaudible.
Lin Zhan turned around, walked to Princess Weiwei, and gently helped her up.
“We won, Weiwei.” Lin Zhan said softly, his voice full of tenderness.
Ace and Xiao also came over, with tired smiles on their faces.
“Lin Zhan, what should we do next?” Ace asked.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, raised his head and looked into the distance.
His eyes were firm and sharp, as if they could penetrate all obstacles.
“Next…we have to…”
However, just when they thought they could breathe a sigh of relief, the system suddenly sounded an alarm.
“Alarm! Alarm! Abnormal fluctuations in the energy of the star core! High-energy reaction detected!” The system’s harsh voice cut through the brief silence like a sharp knife. Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Before he had time to think about it, the system threw out a worse message: “A large number of enemy ships are detected approaching! The number… is more than fifty!”
Fifty ships?!
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted, and a feeling of despair almost overwhelmed him.
They had just experienced a desperate fight, and everyone was already exhausted. Now they had to face such a large enemy force, which was simply adding insult to injury!
“Damn it! These guys are really haunting us!” Ace slammed the deck hard, his anxiety evident in his words.
The flame on his body flickered, as if it would go out at any time, which was a sign that his strength was about to run out.
Xiao said nothing, but silently clenched the spear in his hand, with a solemn look in his eyes.
The wounds on his body were still aching, but he knew that now was not the time to rest, they had to fight again!
Princess Weiwei’s face turned even paler. She bit her lips and tried to stay calm.
She knew that at this moment, panic and despair would only make them more passive.
Zhongli’s brows were furrowed as she quickly analyzed the current situation, trying to find a glimmer of hope.
But the cruel reality made her feel powerless. The enemy outnumbered them and they had almost no chance of winning.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.
He turned to look at Zhongli and asked in a deep voice, “What’s the situation with the star core?”
Zhongli’s tone was heavy: “It’s very unstable and could explode at any time!”
Lin Zhan’s heart skipped a beat. He knew very well the power of a star core explosion. Once it exploded, the consequences would be disastrous!
“It seems… we have to fight hard again…” Lin Zhan showed a bitter smile, but his eyes flashed with determination.
He slowly stood up, clenched his fists, and a powerful aura burst out from him.
“Everyone! Get ready for battle!”
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Chapter 77: Breaking the Deadlock with Wisdom in Desperate Situations (Old Version)
The flames of the explosion lit up half the sky red, and the deafening roars came one after another, almost shattering people’s eardrums.
Lin Zhan could even feel the deck shaking beneath his feet. A strong smell of gunpowder filled the air, making his throat itchy.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.
He underestimated the determination of the World Government and overestimated the time Ace and Xiao could delay.
Kaido’s arrogant laughter came again, making Lin Zhan’s eardrums buzz.
“Oh my! Lin Zhan, just wait and die!” The suffocating feeling of oppression came again, and Lin Zhan could almost feel Kaido’s hot breath on his neck.
Zefa’s figure approached again, his weather-beaten face full of determination.
“For the justice of the navy, I must…” Before Zefa could finish his words, he was rudely interrupted by Lin Zhan: “Don’t talk to me about justice! Is your so-called justice to help the evil?!” Lin Zhan roared, his voice hoarse.
“Cough cough…” Lin Zhan covered his chest and coughed out a mouthful of blood. The salty and fishy taste spread in his mouth.
“We can’t go on like this, we will be exhausted to death…” He looked around, all his companions were injured, their physical strength and energy were seriously overdrawn, while the enemy’s offensive was getting more and more fierce, and the artillery fire of the steel behemoths of the World Government was pouring down like money.
“Captain, we must find a way to break out!” Ace’s voice was tinged with anxiety, and the flames on his body were much dimmer than before.
Xiao said nothing, but silently gripped the spear in his hand, with determination in his eyes.
Lin Zhan looked at his exhausted companions and secretly vowed to find a way to break through.
“Zhongli, is the star core stable?” He turned to look at Zhongli with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
“It’s stable, Captain.” Zhongli’s voice was as calm as ever, as if nothing could shake his heart.
“We can use the energy fluctuations of the star core to create a false energy source and attract their attention.”
“Fake energy source?” Lin Zhan’s eyes lit up. This was a good idea.
“Vivi, do you have any suggestions?” He turned to look at Princess Vivi. He knew that Vivi could always come up with some unexpected strategies.
“We can make use of the undercurrents in the surrounding waters.” Princess Weiwei pointed at the nautical chart, her tone calm and clear.
“If we can lure their ships into this narrow channel and ambush them…”
Lin Zhan looked at the sea chart and gradually came up with a plan in his mind.
Okay, let s do it! He stood up suddenly. Zhongli, Weiwei, you guys will be responsible for creating a false energy source to attract their attention. Ace, Xiao, you guys come with me, we will set the trap!
Zhongli and Princess Weiwei immediately took action. They used the energy fluctuations of the star core to create a false energy source and placed it at the predetermined location.
The World Government’s warships, Kaido and Zephyr were indeed attracted over there. They greedily pursued the illusory energy without noticing the approaching danger.
Lin Zhan, along with Ace, Xiao and some other members, quietly sneaked to both sides of the narrow strait and began to set traps.
They used explosives and some simple mechanisms looted from the sunken ship to set up a series of traps, waiting for the enemy to take the bait.
“Remember, you must be careful and don’t expose our position.” Lin Zhan whispered. He knew that this operation was very dangerous and the whole army would be wiped out if they were not careful.
“Don’t worry, Captain!” Ace grinned, “I can’t wait to teach them a lesson!”
Xiao nodded silently, the spear in his hand flashing with cold light, as if ready to attack at any time.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the enemy to enter the strait.
Lin Zhan and others held their breath and waited nervously.
Finally, the World Government’s warships, Kaido, and Zephyr entered the strait.
At Lin Zhan’s command, the trap was triggered, and explosions and screams rang out.
Lin Zhan and others also rushed out from their hiding places, using the power of traps and star cores to launch fierce attacks on the enemy.
“Oh my! What the hell is this?!” Kaido was caught off guard by the sudden attack. He roared angrily and swung the mace in his hand wildly, smashing everything around him to pieces.
Ze Fa responded calmly. The seastone weapon in his hand flashed with dangerous light, and he neutralized the attacks of Lin Zhan and others one by one.
“Do you think you can defeat me like this? You are so naive!”
The World Government s warships also readjusted their firepower and launched a fierce attack on Lin Zhan and others.
Shells rained down, and the flames of the explosions illuminated the entire strait.
Lin Zhan and others were in trouble again. They fought desperately, but the enemy’s offensive became more and more fierce.
Lin Zhan looked at his companions who kept falling down around him, and his heart was filled with despair.
At this moment, Kaido suddenly let out a wild laugh: “Oh la la la! I found you!” He swung his mace violently, destroying all the traps set by Lin Zhan and others.
Zefa also took the opportunity to break through the defense line of Lin Zhan and others, and the seastone weapon in his hand was pointed directly at Lin Zhan…
“Lin Zhan!” Ace exclaimed and wanted to rush over to protect Lin Zhan, but was stopped by Kaido.
“Your opponent is me!” Kaido grinned and smashed Ace hard with the mace in his hand.
Lin Zhan looked at the approaching Zefa, he took a deep breath, and suddenly raised his hand… “It seems that I can only use that trick…”
Lin Zhan suddenly raised his hand, his palm facing the chaotic sea.
A strange energy wave spread out, as if an invisible giant hand was stirring the sea.
The sea water began to surge violently, forming a huge whirlpool that swallowed everything around it.
The steel behemoths of the World Government were tossed around like toys in the face of this force, colliding with each other and making harsh metallic friction sounds.
Even Kaido was unstable under this powerful gravity and let out a surprised and confused roar: “Oh my! What the hell is this thing?!” Zefa’s face suddenly changed. He realized that the situation was not good and hurriedly ordered a retreat, but it was too late.
The sea water surged more violently, completely sucking their ship into the whirlpool.
Lin Zhan and others seized the opportunity and drove the Void out of the whirlpool. Ace looked back at the chaotic sea and shouted excitedly: “Captain, we succeeded!” Xiao also rarely smiled, but Lin Zhan couldn’t be happy. He felt that a more powerful energy wave was approaching.
He looked up into the distance, his pupils suddenly contracting.
“What is that…” Lin Zhan’s voice was low, with a hint of uneasiness that was difficult to conceal.
Zhongli’s face was solemn, and he slowly uttered two words: “Not good.”
Chapter 78: Final Crisis and Dawn of Breakthrough (Old Version)
Lin Zhan and others drove the Void out of the whirlpool. Ace shouted excitedly: “Captain, we succeeded!” Xiao rarely showed a smile and turned to look at Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan frowned, he felt a more powerful energy wave approaching.
A moment later, a huge warship slowly emerged from the fog. The warship was equipped with various advanced weapon systems and exuded a cold metallic luster.
Zhongli narrowed his eyes and whispered, “This is the World Government’s super battleship, equipped with the latest technological weapons. We must be careful.”
Lin Zhan stared at the warship, and his uneasiness grew stronger.
Suddenly, Kaido and Zephyr rushed out from both wings and joined the World Government’s super battleships to form a powerful encirclement.
Kaido’s laughter echoed on the sea like thunder: “Yo Suo! Lin Zhan, let’s see where you can run this time!”
Lin Zhan’s “Everyone sat together, the atmosphere was tense and serious.
Zhongli analyzed: “The weakness of the super battleship lies in its energy core. As long as the energy core is destroyed, the battleship will lose its combat effectiveness. But be aware that the presence of Kaido and Zephyr will greatly increase the difficulty.” Princess Weiwei nodded in agreement: “I have an idea. We can use the power of the star core to create an energy interference field to interfere with the battleship’s weapon system and buy us time.”
Lin Zhan nodded and said, “Then let’s do this. Ace and Xiao, you lead some members to attract the enemy’s firepower from the front. Zhongli, Princess Weiwei and I will destroy the battleship’s energy core. Action begins!”
The battle started immediately. Ace and Xiao led the team to rush towards the enemy from the front. The burning flames and strong winds intertwined together, setting off a sea of ??fire.
The World Government’s warships and Kaido and Zephyr’s warships launched a fierce attack. The sky was filled with continuous artillery fire and the sea was blown to pieces.
Lin Zhan and others took the opportunity to sneak into the super battleship. The structure inside the battleship was complex and full of enemies.
They moved along the narrow passage and encountered groups of well-equipped soldiers.
Lin Zhan swung the sword in his hand to cut off the enemy’s weapons, Zhongli used his AI ability to accurately indicate the direction, and Princess Weiwei continuously released energy interference fields to weaken the enemy’s attack power.
After a fierce battle, they finally found the energy core of the battleship.
At this moment, Kaido and Zephyr suddenly appeared and blocked their way.
A hint of sneer flashed in Kaido’s eyes: “Do you think you can destroy my battleship like this? How naive!”
Lin Zhan’s eyes were determined. He suddenly felt a force surging in his body. That was the deeper power of the Rule Fruit.
He perfectly integrated the rules of time, space and star core, and exerted a powerful force of rules.
Time and space were distorted under his control. Kaido and Zephyr seemed to be bound by invisible shackles and were severely repelled by Lin Zhan’s power of rules.
“What kind of power is this?!” Kaido roared in shock.
Lin Zhan did not stop. He quickly rushed towards the energy core and destroyed it with his sword.
Suddenly, the super battleship let out a roar, lost its combat effectiveness, and slowly sank.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and looked into the distance: “Today, we have won a temporary victory. But this battle will not end so easily.” As soon as he finished speaking, Zhongli reminded him in a low voice: “Captain, there are new enemies approaching.”
Lin Zhan’s eyes suddenly became sharp. He clenched the sword in his hand and looked into the distance with a firm gaze.
The crew of the Void stood beside him, ready to face the new challenge.
A sneer appeared on Lin Zhan’s lips, and he muttered to himself: “World Government, your doomsday is not far away.” Lin Zhan wiped off the remaining warmth on the blade, and the air was filled with the fishy smell of scorched earth and sea water.
The wreckage of the super battleship was emitting black smoke and slowly sinking to the bottom of the sea, like an elegy for the hegemony of the world government.
Just as Ace was cheering and Xiao was slightly relaxing his tense shoulders, the shrill system alarm sounded like the Grim Reaper’s scythe, breaking the tranquility of the Void.
“Warning! Warning! The star core energy is exhausted and the void protection barrier is ineffective!”
Zhongli’s face froze instantly, and a hint of panic flashed in his eyes, which were usually calm.
“How could that be? The energy reserves in the star core are enough to support…”
Lin Zhan’s heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
He grabbed the side of the boat and looked out into the distance.
At the junction of the sea and the sky, densely packed steel monsters were tearing through the fog, and they were overwhelming and surging towards us with a suffocating feeling of oppression.
The World Government’s support fleet is larger and more ferocious than the previous super battleship, like a group of bloodthirsty sharks that smell blood.
Princess Weiwei’s face was pale, her fingers tightly grasped the staff, her voice trembling: “It’s… it’s the Devil Fruit Energy Amplifier Cannon! They actually brought this kind of weapon of mass destruction!”
Lin Zhan’s eyes were burning with fighting spirit. He took a deep breath and exerted the power of the Rule Fruit to the extreme.
Even without the protection of the star core, he would never give up easily.
He will use his own strength to protect his companions and tear apart the darkness that covers the world!
“Everyone prepare for battle!” Lin Zhan’s voice was like a sharp blade in the cold winter, cutting off everyone’s anxiety.
“Ace, Xiao, follow me to meet the attack! Zhongli, Weiwei, immediately find a new source of energy, don’t let go of even a glimmer of hope!”
The sea is boiling again, and a more brutal and desperate battle is about to begin.
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“There is no time. The World Government’s fleet will catch up soon.” Vegabank said, “If you don’t agree, we will all die here.”
Lin Zhan gritted his teeth. The current situation did not allow him to hesitate.
“Okay, I promise you.” Lin Zhan said.
A satisfied smile appeared on Begabank’s face: “Very good, you made a wise choice.”
Begabank immediately took action. He skillfully operated the high-tech equipment on the ship and released a special interference signal.
That kind of signal is invisible and intangible, but it can disrupt the navigation and weapon systems of the World Government fleet, making it impossible for them to accurately lock on to the target.
At the same time, Begabank started the ship’s thrusters, and the ship rushed towards the distance like an arrow.
The World Government’s fleet fell into chaos due to the interference signal.
Their navigation system failed and their weapon system could not function properly, so they could only watch Lin Zhan and others escape.
“Damn it, what is going on?” The fleet commander roared angrily. He couldn’t understand why this situation suddenly occurred.
“Fix the fault immediately and catch up!” the commander ordered.
However, no matter how hard they tried, they could not get rid of the interference signal.
The mysterious ship has disappeared into the vast night.
Lin Zhan and others stood at the side of the ship, watching the World Government fleet gradually moving away, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
They finally escaped the pursuit and gained temporary safety.
“Begabank, thank you.” Lin Zhan said to Begabank with a hint of gratitude in his tone.
“No need to thank me, we are just helping each other.” Begabank waved his hand and said nonchalantly.
“What should we do next?” Princess Weiwei asked
“I know a place that may have new clues to the star core.” Bergabank said, “We can go there and take a look.”
“Where?” Lin Zhan asked.
“An island forgotten by the world government. There is an ancient secret hidden there.” Vegabank said, “Perhaps we can find the answer there.”
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“Okay, let’s go there.” Lin Zhan said.
Everyone began to discuss the next itinerary and decided on a plan to go to the mysterious island.
The sea breeze howled, blowing the corners of everyone’s clothes and also blowing the flames of hope in their hearts.
However, just as they were about to set off, the system’s voice suddenly rang in Lin Zhan’s mind, with an unprecedented urgency and sharpness…
Lin Zhan was just about to ask Vegabank for more details about the island when a sharp alarm suddenly exploded in his mind – that was the unique prompt sound of the Wanjie Pirate System, which always carried a bit of teasing in the past, but this time it was filled with an unprecedented sense of urgency.
“Warning! A high-level threat is detected approaching! The World Government has dispatched the CP0 special forces, which are expected to arrive in three hours!”
The system’s voice was like a basin of ice water, pouring down on everyone’s gratitude for escaping death and their longing for the future.
Lin Zhan’s brows instantly twisted into a knot. He could feel that the situation was far more complicated than he had imagined.
CP0 is the highest intelligence agency directly under the World Government. Every member of it is an elite who has experienced many battles and has unfathomable strength.
Even worse…
“Hull damage report!” Zhongli’s calm voice broke the silence on the deck. A holographic projection unfolded beside her, and a series of data scrolled rapidly.
“The bombardment just now caused damage to the propulsion system. The engine power has dropped by 20%, and the maximum speed has been limited.”
This means that they not only have to face the pursuit of CP0, but also have to escape by dragging a “lame” ship.
Ace spat harshly, his fists clenched and cracked.
“Damn it, these guys are really haunting us! It seems like they are determined to make things difficult for us!”
Princess Weiwei’s expression also turned solemn. She knew very well how terrifying CP0 was. It was not just their powerful combat capability, but also their pervasive intelligence network and ruthless execution.
“We must quickly chart a new route to avoid their search area.”
He glanced at his companions on the deck, and everyone’s face was filled with solemnity.
“Begabank, are you familiar with this sea area? Are there any hidden routes or places where we can hide temporarily?” Lin Zhan asked in a deep voice.
Begabank pushed up his glasses, his eyes flickering behind the lenses.
“There are a few covert routes, but I can’t guarantee that they can escape CP0’s tracking.” He paused, with a hint of hesitation in his tone, “If it really doesn’t work, maybe we can consider going to…”
Chapter 81: New Challenges in the Star Core Ruins (Old Version)
Lin Zhan’s eyes were as sharp as a falcon, scanning the faces of every companion present, trying to draw strength and calmness from their expressions.
The roar of the engine was like the growl of a wounded beast, constantly reminding them that they were in danger.
“Begabank, now is not the time to hesitate.” Lin Zhan’s voice was deep and powerful, with unquestionable determination, “We need a chance, even if it’s only a glimmer of hope.”
The eyes behind the lenses of Begabank flickered, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
He is well aware of the horror of CP0, and knows what will happen to him if he is caught by the World Government.
But deep down in his heart, his desire for scientific truth and his aversion to the rule of the world government prevented him from staying out of it completely.
“Okay.” Vegabank finally made up his mind. He pointed to a foggy area on the nautical chart and said, “There is an abandoned ancient ruin there. It is said that it was once a research center of a highly developed civilization. Maybe… there will be the help we need.”
Zhongli walked forward slowly, his calm eyes flickering with a faint golden light.
He stretched out his hand and gently touched the nautical chart, as if he was feeling the pulse of the sea.
“The magnetic field in this sea area is abnormally disordered, and there is some unknown energy fluctuation.” Zhongli’s voice was deep and magnetic, with a convincing power, “It is very likely that there are complex mechanisms and powerful guardians inside the ruins.”
Princess Vivi also came over, her bright eyes filled with wisdom.
As the princess of Alabasta, she not only possesses an excellent political mind, but is also proficient in various ancient cultures and history.
“We can use the technological equipment of Begabank to conduct a preliminary exploration of the interior of the ruins.” Princess Weiwei made a prudent suggestion, “This will minimize the risk.”
Lin Zhan nodded. He knew very well that in this situation, any decision could affect everyone’s life or death.
“Okay, let’s do it!” Lin Zhan decisively said, “Vegabank and Princess Vivi will be in charge of the support outside, and Ace, Xiao, Zhongli and I will go into the ruins to search for the star core.”
The engine made a dull roar, and the Void Pirates’ ship was like an arrow shot from a bow, splitting the rough sea and rushing towards the area shrouded in fog.
There was a tense atmosphere in the air, and everyone’s heart was filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Soon, a huge island appeared in their sight.
The island is littered with ruins, ancient stone statues and towering buildings, which have long lost their former glory under the erosion of time.
There is an ancient and mysterious atmosphere in the air, which makes people feel an inexplicable sense of oppression.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath
“Be careful!” Zhongli’s voice suddenly sounded, with a hint of vigilance, “There seems to be some kind of barrier set up at the entrance of the ruins.”
Lin Zhan looked closely and saw a faint blue light flashing at the entrance of the ruins, forming an invisible barrier.
He tried to reach out and touch it, but felt a strong force pushing him away.
“This is an ancient energy barrier that requires a specific method to break.” Zhongli said slowly, his eyes flashing with wisdom.
Lin Zhan didn’t say anything. He silently clenched the knife in his hand, feeling the power surging in his body.
He believed that as long as he had enough power, any obstacle would be destroyed by him.
He took a deep breath, concentrated the strength in his body into the blade, and then swung it fiercely.
A dazzling blade light cut through the sky and slashed fiercely on the barrier.
With a loud bang, the barrier began to tremble violently, as if it would collapse at any time.
Lin Zhan did not stop. He continued to swing the knife in his hand. One after another, the knife light poured down on the barrier like a storm.
Finally, with Lin Zhan’s unremitting efforts, the barrier let out a wail and then shattered.
“Let’s go!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice and rushed into the ruins first.
Ace, Xiao, and Zhongli followed closely behind, their figures disappearing into the darkness.
The interior of the ruins was pitch black, with only a faint light coming through the cracks, barely illuminating the surrounding environment.
There is a decadent smell in the air, which makes people feel inexplicably depressed.
Lin Zhan walked cautiously in front, his eyes as sharp as a cheetah, scanning everything around him.
He knew that there were countless dangers hidden in this ancient relic.
Suddenly, a sharp mechanical sound rang out, breaking the tranquility of the ruins.
Suddenly, a huge trap appeared on the ground. Countless sharp blades stabbed out from all directions, blocking all retreat routes.
“Be careful!” Lin Zhan shouted, waving the knife in his hand and breaking the sharp blades one by one.
Ace was not to be outdone, his whole body was engulfed in flames, burning those sharp blades into ashes.
Xiao’s figure was like a ghost, shuttling between the sharp blades, and the spear in his hand was like a poisonous snake, accurately piercing the core of the mechanism.
Zhongli stood in place, he slowly raised his hands, and a powerful energy surged out of his body, forming an invisible barrier that blocked all attacks.
With everyone’s joint efforts, they successfully broke through the first level.
But they know this is just the beginning.
On the following journey, they encountered various mechanisms and traps, each of which was fraught with danger.
But they all relied on their respective abilities and tacit cooperation to finally overcome the danger.
Just as they were about to reach the depths of the ruins, a powerful aura suddenly came from the front, making them feel a little palpitated.
“There is a powerful guardian ahead!” Zhongli’s voice became solemn, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his calm eyes.
He gripped the knife tightly in his hand and looked forward with a firm gaze.
No matter what awaits him ahead, he will not back down.
Because he knows that only by constantly challenging himself can he become stronger.
After passing through a long corridor, they finally came to a huge room.
In the center of the room, there was a star core suspended, emitting dazzling light.
“That’s the star core!” Ace shouted excitedly.
But just as they were about to step forward to seize the star core, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in front of them.
“Malco?” Lin Zhan shouted in surprise.
Marco turned around slowly with a helpless smile on his face.
“Lin Zhan, I knew you would come here.” Marco’s voice was low and magnetic, “I can’t let you take the star core away.”
“Why?” Lin Zhan asked puzzledly, his heart full of doubts.
“Because this star core contains enormous power. Once it falls into the hands of the World Government, it will bring disaster to the world.” Marco explained, with a worry gleam in his eyes.
“I know.” Lin Zhan nodded. He understood Marco’s concerns.
“So, I have to stop you.” Marco slowly raised his hands, and his body began to burn with blue flames.
“If that’s the case, then there’s nothing more to say!” Lin Zhan said in a low voice.
Just as the two were on the verge of a confrontation, a loud explosion suddenly came from outside the ruins.
“It seems that the World Government’s tracking team has arrived!” Princess Vivi’s voice came from the communicator with a hint of anxiety.
Lin Zhan’s face changed
“Malco, let’s talk about our fight later!” Lin Zhan said
Marco nodded.
“Let’s go and take a look together!” Marco said, and he rushed out of the ruins first.
Lin Zhan and others followed closely behind, and their figures disappeared into the darkness of the ruins.
When they walked out of the ruins, they were shocked by the scene before them.
Outside the ruins, the World Government’s tracking troops surrounded them.
Countless artillery fire poured down like raindrops, razing everything around to the ground.
Vegabank and Princess Vivi are leading the members of the Void Pirates and are struggling to resist the attack of the World Government.
But due to the large number of enemies, their defense line was already shaky.
“Lord Lin Zhan, you finally came out!” Princess Weiwei showed a happy expression on her face when she saw Lin Zhan and others.
“Hold on everyone, we are here to support you!” Lin Zhan shouted, raising the star core in his hand high.
A powerful energy surged out from the core of the star, forming a huge energy shield that protected the members of the Void Pirates.
The World Government’s artillery fire bombarded the energy shield but was unable to shake it in the slightest.
“Is this… the power of the star core?” Vegabank looked at the scene in surprise.
Lin Zhan didn’t say anything. He silently felt the power surging in his body.
He knew that with the power of the star core, they could temporarily suppress the World Government’s tracking forces.
However, just as he was about to launch a counterattack, a cold voice suddenly sounded in his ears.
“Haha, what a surprise! I didn’t expect you guys actually found the star core.”
Lin Zhan’s face changed and he turned around suddenly, only to see a man in a black suit standing not far away, looking at him with a teasing look.
“Who are you?” Lin Zhan asked vigilantly. He felt a strong sense of crisis.
“It doesn’t matter who I am. What matters is that your good luck ends here.” The man in black slowly raised his hand, a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, “Next, I will let you see the true power of the World Government…”
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted. The war machine in front of him was simply a steel behemoth!
The gun barrel looked hideous, the flames flickered, and the shriek of metal friction made the eardrums numb.
He could feel that the energy shield constructed by the star core was trembling under the pressure of the giant beast.
Princess Weiwei exclaimed: “Lord Lin Zhan, the energy response of this thing is terrifyingly high. Ordinary attacks are simply ineffective!” She anxiously pointed to the core area of ??the war machine, where a dazzling red light was flashing.
Ace roared, his entire body bursting into flames, and he turned into a pillar of fire and rushed towards War Machine.
However, the flames only left a few charred marks on the steel body before being bounced away by an invisible force.
Xiao followed closely behind, and the spear in his hand stabbed at the joints of the war machine like lightning.
However, the tip of the gun hit the thick armor, only creating a few sparks.
Vegabank pushed his glasses up, his face full of shock: “This… This can’t be existing technology! What on earth does the World Government have?”
“It’s useless. Give up resistance.” The man in black grinned, revealing his white teeth. “This ‘Judge’ is the result of hundreds of years of scientific research by the World Government. You can’t defeat it!”
Lin Zhan gritted his teeth, the energy of the star core rapidly dissipated, and the light of the shield became dimmer and dimmer.
He could feel the breath of death approaching.
Suddenly, Zhongli stepped forward and stood in front of everyone.
He slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, a golden light shone brightly in his calm eyes!
“Perhaps, there is not no solution at all…” Zhongli said meaningfully.
Chapter 82: The Explosion of Star Core Power in Despair (Old Version)
Lin Zhan and others looked at the huge war machine, their hearts filled with anxiety.
The loss of star core energy greatly reduced their strength, and the attacks of the war machines were like invisible blades, forcing them to retreat continuously.
Every collision seemed like a prelude to death, making them feel unprecedented difficulties.
“We must find a way!” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.
His eyes revealed determination, but more of it was unspeakable anxiety.
The power of this war machine is far beyond their expectations, and every second of hesitation could put them in a desperate situation.
Everyone quickly gathered together and began to analyze the current situation.
Vegabank pushed his glasses and said seriously: “The core energy of this war machine is its only weakness, but it is protected by heavy armor and is difficult to approach. Unless…”
“Unless what?” Lin Zhan asked anxiously.
“Unless we can find a way to destroy the armor, or find a special way to approach the core.” Vegabank said slowly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Zhongli was silent for a moment. As long as we grasp this point, we may be able to find a breakthrough.”
Lin Zhan nodded and made a quick decision: “Ace, Marco, you attract the attention of the war machine from the front. Xiao and I will look for opportunities to approach the energy core from the side. Zhongli, Princess Weiwei, you provide support from the rear.”
Everyone agreed and prepared for battle.
Ace and Marco were the first to rush towards the war machine, with blazing flames and shining light on their bodies, like the incarnations of the two fire gods.
Marco spread his wings and flew high, turning into a huge phoenix, swooping down from the sky.
Although the war machine suffered some damage, it still fought back tenaciously.
Energy beams spurted out from its muzzle, deflecting Ace and Marco’s attacks one by one.
The thick armor seemed indestructible, and each attack could only leave a few charred marks on the surface.
Lin Zhan and Xiao took advantage of the moment when War Machine’s attention was drawn and quickly approached from the side.
They moved cautiously, each step being like walking on thin ice.
However, at this moment, the war machine seemed to have sensed their intentions and suddenly changed the direction of its attack, striking towards them.
Lin Zhan and Xiao were suddenly in danger, and the war machine’s mechanical arms pounced on them like a beast.
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened, and suddenly, the system in his body issued a prompt.
Lin Zhan did not hesitate and immediately concentrated his mind to guide the potential energy of the star core.
His body was instantly covered by a layer of light, which was like the light before dawn, illuminating the dark battlefield.
He felt a powerful force surging into his body, every cell seemed to be activated, and his strength was greatly enhanced.
“Take advantage of now!” Lin Zhan roared, and his body rushed towards the war machine like a meteor.
His speed was beyond everyone’s expectations.
The long sword in his hand instantly turned into a blade of light and slashed towards the armor of the war machine.
“Boom!” With a loud bang, the armor of the war machine was broken by Lin Zhan’s power, and a crack quickly spread.
Lin Zhan did not stop and continued to rush forward. He had only one goal – the energy core.
Just as Lin Zhan was about to destroy the energy core, the war machine’s self-destruct program was suddenly activated, and a red light flashed out from its core, like a bomb about to explode.
Chapter 82: The power of the star core explodes in desperation
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He looked around, his eyes falling on the strange symbols on the walls of the passage.
“Zhongli, look at these symbols, do you recognize them?”
Zhongli walked forward and studied the symbols carefully, his brows furrowed.
“These symbols… seem to be some kind of ancient writing…” He reached out and touched the symbols, and a strange energy wave came from his fingertips… “Wait…” He suddenly raised his head, and a strange light flashed in his eyes, “I know what to do…”
Chapter 84 The mysterious power at the end of the passage (old version)
Lin Zhan’s heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand.
The barrier at the end of the passage, which was flashing with strange light, was like the cold scythe of the god of death, blocking their only exit to life.
The footsteps of the World Government, like the whispers of death, are getting closer and closer, making it hard to breathe.
“Damn it! Am I really going to be trapped here and die?!” Ace punched the wall beside him hard, and the gravel fell down, carrying with it his suppressed anxiety.
Lin Zhan tried hard to calm himself down.
He took a deep breath and forced himself to focus on the mysterious barrier.
“Begabank, have you found anything?” he asked in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the old man with messy hair and untidy beard.
Begabank pushed his glasses up on his nose, a crazy light flashing behind the lenses.
The various instruments in his hands made a heart-pounding buzzing sound, and various data jumped rapidly on the screen.
“Incredible! It’s simply incredible!” He muttered to himself, his tone full of shock, “This power… it seems to have some kind of resonance with the energy of the star core! An extremely complex… energy entanglement!”
“Star core?” Lin Zhan frowned.
Ever since obtaining the star core, this thing has been like a sleeping behemoth. Apart from providing some power occasionally, it has been silent most of the time.
Is it now, finally, that it is going to work?
Zhongli walked up to Lin Zhan, a rare serious look on his face.
He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the light curtain at the end of the passage, feeling the energy fluctuations contained therein.
“I have seen similar descriptions in some ancient records,” he said in a low and magnetic voice, as if echoing from ancient times. “This blockade is likely composed of some special energy, and it can only be solved by using energy from the same source.”
“Energy from the same source?” Lin Zhan repeated, and instantly understood what Zhongli meant. “You mean… the energy of the star core?”
“It’s very likely.” Zhongli nodded. “Perhaps, we need to try to use the energy of the star core to activate this blockade and find the weak point.”
Lin Zhan did not hesitate.
Time was running out and they didn’t have much choice.
He walked to the center of the passage, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to concentrate, trying to establish a connection with the star core in his body.
He could feel that the star core was sleeping quietly in his dantian, like a silent star, emitting a faint light.
However, in the previous battle, he had consumed a lot of energy, and the power of the star core had become very weak.
“Please, old buddy,” Lin Zhan said silently in his heart, “Now it’s time for us to fight side by side!”
He worked hard to guide the energy of the star core, trying to activate it and release its hidden power.
However, the Star Core was like a stubborn child. No matter how hard he tried, he could only respond reluctantly and could not unleash enough power.
He could feel that the footsteps of the World Government were getting closer and closer, like the death warrant of the god of death, echoing in his ears.
Is it really going to fail?
Just when Lin Zhan felt desperate, a warm hand gently placed on his shoulder.
“Captain, don’t lose heart,” Ace’s voice was full of strength, “We are all with you!”
Soon after, Marco came over, with a determined light in his eyes.
“Lin Zhan, do you need help? Don’t forget, we are a team!”
Xiao stood silently behind Lin Zhan. Although he said nothing, the spear in his hand flashed with a cold light, showing his firm determination.
Princess Weiwei also came over, with a hint of worry on her face, but more of trust.
“Lin Zhan, I believe in you! We can definitely find a way out!”
Lin Zhan looked at his companions in front of him and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
He knew that he was not fighting alone!
“Okay!” He took a deep breath, and the flame of hope rekindled in his eyes. “In that case, let’s work together to create a miracle!”
He turned around and said to Ace, Marco, Xiao and the others: “Inject your power into my body! Into the star core!”
Ace didn’t hesitate at all. He walked behind Lin Zhan and put his palm on his back. The blazing flames instantly poured into Lin Zhan’s body and injected into the star core.
“Burn! My flame!” Ace roared and devoted all his strength.
Marco followed closely behind, he spread his wings, transformed into a phoenix reborn from the ashes, and continuously injected his life energy into the core of the star.
“For Father Whitebeard! For my companions! I will never give up!” Marco roared, and his body began to radiate a dazzling light.
Xiao was not to be outdone. He waved the spear in his hand, attracting the surrounding wind elements to form a huge energy vortex, injecting all the power into the core of the star.
“Protection! That’s the meaning of my existence!” Xiao’s voice was low and firm, like an oath from hell.
With the joint efforts of Ace, Marco, Xiao and others, the energy of the star core began to gradually increase, and the originally faint light became brighter and brighter, as if a real star was slowly waking up.
Lin Zhan could feel a powerful force surging in his body, as if it was going to tear him apart.
He clenched his teeth and tried to control the force, directing it towards the blocking barrier at the end of the passage.
“Now!” Lin Zhan roared and released all his strength.
A dazzling light burst out instantly, as blinding as the sun, illuminating the entire passage.
The blocking barrier at the end of the passage began to vibrate violently, making a teeth-grinding squeak.
Under the impact of the star core energy, cracks began to appear on the barrier, as dense as a spider web, and finally, with a “click”, it completely shattered.
The passage is opened!
Lin Zhan was panting heavily with exhaustion, but a relieved smile appeared on his face. They succeeded!
“Hurry up!” he shouted, “The World Government will soon catch up with us!”
The crowd did not dare to delay and quickly passed through the passage and came to a completely new space.
This is a place full of mystery.
The air was filled with strong energy fluctuations, as if one was in a huge energy vortex.
The surrounding walls are engraved with ancient symbols, emitting a faint light, as if telling a forgotten history.
“This is…” Princess Weiwei looked at everything in front of her in amazement.
Lin Zhan also looked around, feeling the powerful energy fluctuations, and his heart was full of vigilance.
He could feel that there was some powerful force hidden in this space, an unknown danger.
Ace rubbed his hands excitedly and said eagerly: “There must be something good here! Let’s explore it quickly!”
However, just as they were about to explore this mysterious space, Zhongli suddenly stopped, staring straight ahead, his expression becoming extremely solemn…
Lin Zhan and others were about to step into this new world, but a layer of frost seemed to have condensed on Zhongli’s weathered face.
His calm eyes were now fixed on the front, as if there was a terrifying beast lurking there that could devour everything.
“Something’s wrong…” Zhongli’s deep voice was like a huge rock hitting a calm lake, instantly stirring up uneasiness in everyone’s hearts.
The sweet energy fluctuations in the air became sticky at this moment, oppressing everyone’s nerves.
Suddenly, the space twisted and a figure appeared silently in front of them.
The figure was tall and blurry, as if made up of countless tiny black particles, and was surrounded by a suffocating feeling of oppression.
Just being there made Ace’s throat dry, as if an invisible hand was strangling his throat.
“What is that!?” Ace subconsciously took a step back. After awakening the ability of the Flame-Flame Fruit, he instinctively felt fear.
You know, even when facing a monster like Kaido, Ace has never had such a strong sense of crisis!
Marco also spread his wings, and the flames of the phoenix rose around him, trying to dispel the disturbing darkness.
“This power… does not belong to this world!” he exclaimed, his tone full of shock.
Lin Zhan’s pupils suddenly contracted. He could feel that the star core in his body was vibrating violently, as if it had encountered a natural enemy.
He stared at the figure intently, as if facing a formidable enemy.
The experience accumulated from many years of fighting told him that the enemy before them was far more terrifying than any opponent they had encountered before!
Princess Weiwei tightly grasped the weapon in her hand, her petite body trembling slightly with nervousness.
She knew that with her strength, she could not compete with the enemy in front of her.
But she still stood firmly beside Lin Zhan, ready to contribute her own strength.
The figure slowly raised his head, and his pair of scarlet eyes, like the flames of hell, instantly pierced everyone’s hearts.
Just by looking at each other, Lin Zhan felt as if his soul was torn apart and was in unbearable pain.
“Ants…” A low and hoarse voice, like a demon from the abyss, echoed in the space.
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“You guys have no idea of ??my true power!” Kaido’s voice echoed in the air like thunder.
The next moment, Kaido’s body began to change.
His skin became as hard as scales, huge wings grew on his back, and two ferocious horns extended from his head.
“Wow! That’s…” Luffy widened his eyes and exclaimed.
“Devil Fruit ability… awakened!” Law’s face became extremely solemn.
Kaido actually awakened his devil fruit ability and turned into a giant dragon!
His strength increased several times in an instant, and the powerful energy fluctuations caused the surrounding space to begin to distort.
“Hahaha! Feel my power, little devils!” Kaido, the incarnation of a dragon, roared to the sky, the sound was deafening, as if it was going to tear the entire Onigashima apart.
Everyone suddenly fell into despair.
Facing such a powerful Kaido, do they still have a chance of winning?
“Damn it, are we really going to lose?” Luffy clenched his teeth, feeling unwilling.
“We can’t give up! We still have a chance!” Kidd roared, trying to use the power of the magnet fruit to control Kaido’s actions.
However, the dragon that Kaido transformed into was too powerful, and his strength could not shake him at all.
Just when everyone was in desperate situation, Lin Zhan suddenly remembered the star core in his body.
“Star core… maybe this is our only chance!” Lin Zhan said in his heart.
He took a deep breath and mobilized the power of the star core in his body.
He channeled the energy of the star core and combined it with the power of the Rule Fruit, trying to create a completely new way of attack.
“Rule Fruit – Star Core Explodes!” Lin Zhan roared, and released the power of rules fused with the power of the star core towards the dragon incarnated by Kaido.
A dazzling light flashed, illuminating the entire Ghost Island like the sun.
The dragon transformed by Kaido let out a shrill scream, and his huge body trembled violently.
A tiny crack appeared on his body.
However, Kaido was not easily defeated.
He roared angrily, his voice filled with endless rage.
He roared in anger and launched an even more powerful attack.
The huge dragon wings flapped, bringing up a gust of wind that seemed to tear the entire Ghost Island apart.
Lin Zhan and others seemed to be hit by huge waves and hit by the powerful shock wave, and fell to the ground one after another.
Luffy’s rubber body twisted in the air, Kidd’s metal fragments flew everywhere, and Law’s space cutting was torn apart in an instant. Everything seemed to be frozen at this moment.
Kaido looked at the people falling to the ground with a disdainful smile, like a god high above looking down at ants.
He walked slowly, and every step seemed to leave a deep mark on the ground, and the air was filled with the breath of death.
Suddenly, Kaido stopped, the space around him seemed to solidify, and a mysterious force was quietly emerging.
Kaido’s brows were furrowed, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and he shouted sternly: “Who dares to disturb me here!”
At this moment, Lin Zhan suddenly felt a warm force in his hands.
Chapter 88 Continued (Old Version)
Kaido’s huge copper-bell eyes stared at Lin Zhan, as if he wanted to eat him alive.
He could feel that this sudden power was definitely not ordinary!
That was a kind of power… enough to threaten him!
“Looking for death!” Kaido roared, and the sound waves shook the entire Onigashima Island.
He no longer paid attention to those annoying little bugs (Luffy and the others) and decided to get rid of the biggest threat first – Lin Zhan!
His figure flashed, and the huge dragon claws, with the power to destroy the world, slapped Lin Zhan fiercely!
The air was torn apart, making a shrill scream, as if the end of the world was coming.
Lin Zhan only felt a suffocating pressure coming towards him, and all the bones in his body were creaking.
Kaido s attack was like a mountain pressing down on him!
But he gritted his teeth and forced himself to stay awake.
“What on earth is this power?!” Lin Zhan roared in his heart.
Just now, the light emitted by the mysterious stone slab surged into his body like a tide.
It was an unprecedented feeling, warm, powerful and full of hope!
He could feel that his strength was growing at an incredible speed.
The body that had reached a bottleneck seemed to be injected with new vitality, and every cell was cheering!
(This is like a krypton gold player who suddenly topped up a million and took off right away!)
Everything in the outside world seemed to slow down.
In Lin Zhan’s eyes, Kaido’s dragon claws were no longer so invincible.
“Lin Zhan! Come on!!” Luffy’s iconic voice came like piercing the clouds and splitting the rocks.
He stretched out his arms desperately, trying to stop Kaido’s attack, but it was of no use.
Kidd was wrapped in metal and rushed towards Kaido with a roar, trying to attract his attention.
Law stood calmly in the distance, constantly using the power of the “Operation Fruit” to try to find Kaido’s weakness.
“It’s useless! You guys can never defeat me!” Kaido laughed wildly, and his dragon claws did not slow down at all.
(Humph, a bunch of clowns, you dare to challenge me?!
Today I will let you know what absolute power is!
)
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the surging power in his body.
He knew that now was not the time to fully adapt, but he had no time!
“Star core energy…rule fruit…and this mysterious power…fusion!!” Lin Zhan shouted in his heart.
He began to mobilize all the strength in his body, trying to merge them together.
This is an extremely dangerous process. If you are not careful, the power will get out of control, or even explode and die!
But Lin Zhan had no way out!
He has to take a gamble!
A strange energy fluctuation began to appear around his body.
That is the brilliant light of the star core energy, the power of the rule fruit to distort reality, and the warmth and hope of that mysterious power!
These three forces were originally incompatible, but at this moment, under Lin Zhan’s forced control, they actually began to slowly merge!
Ahhhhhhhhh!! Lin Zhan roared in pain.
His body seemed to be torn into pieces!
But he didn’t give up!
He gritted his teeth and continued to persevere!
Finally, at some point, these three forces reached a delicate balance.
They no longer repel each other, but begin to merge with each other to form a new and more powerful force!
Lin Zhan could feel as if he controlled the entire world!
He suddenly opened his eyes, and there was an unprecedented light flashing in his eyes!
Right now!!
He roared, his figure flashed, and he actually took the initiative to face Kaido’s dragon claw!
“You don’t know your own limitations!” Kaido sneered.
(Is this guy crazy? How dare he volunteer to die?! Well, it saves me the trouble!)
But the next moment, his smile froze on his face.
Lin Zhan’s figure suddenly became blurred.
He seemed to have turned into a flash of lightning and instantly pierced through Kaido’s dragon claws!
“What?!” Kaido exclaimed.
He could feel that his dragon claw was hit by a powerful force!
That power contains the violent energy of star cores, the weirdness of rule fruits, and the warmth and hope of that mysterious power!
“What kind of power is this?!” Kaido looked at his dragon claws in disbelief.
I saw a tiny crack appearing on his dragon claw!
Although it was just a slight mistake, it was an unprecedented humiliation for Kaido!
“I’m going to kill you!!” Kaido was completely furious.
He waved his dragon claws wildly and launched an even more violent attack towards Lin Zhan!
Luffy, Kidd, Law and others also tried their best to restrain Kaido.
They knew that this was the most critical moment for Lin Zhan, and they had to buy time for him!
“Rubber rubber…Machine gun!!” Luffy roared, and countless fists hit Kaido like raindrops.
“Magnetic…Impact!!” Kidd, with metal wrapped around his body, slammed into Kaido hard.
“Slaughterhouse!!” Law continued to use the power of the “Surgery Fruit” to try to cut Kaido’s body.
But Kaido is too powerful!
His defense is simply impeccable!
Although the attacks of Luffy and others could cause some interference to him, they could not cause any substantial damage to him.
Kaido even had some strength left and continued to attack Lin Zhan.
While Lin Zhan dodged Kaido’s attacks, he continued to integrate the power in his body.
He could feel that he was becoming stronger and stronger!
Finally, at a certain moment, he completed the final fusion!
A dazzling light burst out around his body!
“Now!” Lin Zhan roared again.
He concentrated all the strength in his body into his fist, and then smashed it hard at Kaido!
“The rules… are broken!!”
This punch contains all of Lin Zhan s strength, hope and determination!
It seems to be able to break all the rules of the world!
Kaido felt an unprecedented sense of crisis!
He mobilized all his strength without hesitation, trying to resist Lin Zhan’s attack.
The scales on his body began to glow brightly. That was his most powerful means of defense!
“It’s useless! In the face of my power, all defense is futile!!” Lin Zhan roared.
His fist hit Kaido hard!
“boom!!”
A loud bang!
The entire Ghost Island seemed to tremble!
Kaido let out a painful roar, and his huge body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string!
His scales were broken into pieces over a large area!
A trace of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth!
He was actually… injured? !
Everyone was shocked!
They couldn’t believe their eyes!
Lin Zhan…actually injured Kaido? !
“Success!!” Luffy shouted excitedly.
Kidd and Law also showed expressions of disbelief.
They originally thought that this was just a hopeless battle.
But now it seems that they seem to see the dawn of victory!
Lin Zhan looked at Kaido flying backwards and a smile appeared on his face.
But he did not let his guard down.
After all, Kaido is one of the Four Emperors, and his strength is definitely more than that!
Just when Lin Zhan was preparing to pursue the victory, he suddenly felt something was wrong.
His body began to tremble uncontrollably!
“What’s going on?!” Lin Zhan exclaimed.
He could feel that his body was under tremendous pressure.
Although that mysterious power was powerful, it also brought him a huge burden!
Moreover, the previous attack seemed to have consumed too much of his strength.
He is a little exhausted now!
At this moment, Kaido suddenly let out a roar.
The scales on his body were shining even brighter!
An even more powerful force burst out from his body!
“Damn little brat! How dare you hurt me?! I will make you pay the price!!” Kaido roared and slowly stood up.
His eyes were filled with endless anger and murderous intent!
“Next, I will let you see what true power is!!”
However, Kaido is one of the Four Emperors after all, and he quickly adjusted his status… However, Kaido is one of the Four Emperors after all, and he quickly adjusted his status. With a roar, the air around him twisted.
The elemental power visible to the naked eye, as if controlled by an invisible giant hand, condensed into a huge shield in front of him that was flickering with a faint light.
Lin Zhan’s subsequent attacks were like a drop in the ocean, creating only ripples on the surface of the shield before disappearing without a trace.
Kaido took this opportunity to take a deep breath. His chest swelled as if it was about to explode, and a suffocating feeling of oppression spread.
He roared towards the sky, his dragon roar shook the earth, and a violent energy wave gushed out from his body, forming a destructive shock wave that swept towards Lin Zhan and others!
Lin Zhan only felt his eardrums buzzing, and an irresistible force pushed him out fiercely, and the world in front of him was spinning.
He heard Luffy’s exclamation, Kidd’s roar, and Law’s suppressed groan, but everything seemed to be separated by a layer of water film, blurry and distant.
“Damn it…” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth, trying to steady himself, but he felt as if his body was about to be torn apart, and his internal organs were churning.
“This old guy…is serious!”
Chapter 89: Breakthrough in Despair (Old Version)
However, Kaido is one of the Four Emperors after all. He quickly adjusted his state, roared, and the air around him distorted.
Kaido took a deep breath, his chest swelled as if it was about to explode, and a suffocating feeling of oppression spread.
He fell heavily to the ground and felt like all the bones in his body were broken.
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As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido rushed towards the enemy, wielding his mace.
“Oh la la la la… come on, let me see how strong you are!”
The battle between Kaido and the enemy broke out instantly, and the entire passageway shook violently…
Lin Zhan… In the interval of the fierce battle, Kaido called out Lin Zhan’s name, his eyes revealing an indescribable…expectation?
The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder and blood. Lin Zhan felt nauseous and his stomach was churning.
He wiped the sweat from his face; the salty and fishy liquid stimulated his nerves.
Kaido’s joining did relieve the pressure, but the strength of this mysterious enemy is truly unfathomable, like a bottomless pit that can never be reached.
That guy was like a monster crawling out of hell, emitting a disgusting stench.
Lin Zhan could even hear the heavy breathing of the people around him, mixed with the creepy sound of breaking bones, which made his scalp tingle.
What the hell is this?!
He clenched his fists so hard that his knuckles cracked.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake, and a powerful force surged from all directions. Lin Zhan felt suffocated, as if an invisible big hand was strangling his throat.
He was horrified to find that countless figures had appeared around him at some point. They had different shapes and abilities, but they all exuded a terrifying murderous aura.
They are all Devil Fruit users!
“Oh no…” Lin Zhan’s heart sank and a feeling of despair surged in his heart.
He turned to look at the others, only to find that they were also stunned by this sudden turn of events.
Kaido’s scarred face actually showed an expression of disbelief. He growled, “How… is this possible?!”
Chapter 93: Desperate Counterattack and New Clues (Old Version)
Lin Zhan wiped his face, and the sticky sweat made him frown.
The joining of Kaido was indeed like a shot in the arm, slightly relieving the pressure that was about to explode.
But… the strength of this mysterious enemy is so unfathomable that it makes people feel uneasy.
That thing looked more like it was dug out from a grave than a human being, and it had a nauseating stench all over it.
Lin Zhan could even hear the heavy breathing of those people with special abilities around him, as well as the “crackling” sound of bones being crushed, which made his scalp tingle.
“Damn it…” Lin Zhan cursed in his heart, what the hell is this?
He clenched his fists, and his knuckles made a crackling sound.
Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently, and a powerful force pressed down from all directions. Lin Zhan felt as if an invisible big hand was strangling his throat and he couldn’t breathe.
He was horrified to find that countless figures had appeared around him at some point in time. They had different shapes and abilities, but each of them exuded a terrifying murderous aura.
They are Devil Fruit users! There are so many of them that it makes people despair!
“Oh no…” Lin Zhan’s heart skipped a beat and a feeling of despair surged in his heart.
He suddenly turned his head to look at Luffy and the others, and found that they were also shocked by this sudden change.
Even Kaido’s scarred face showed an expression of disbelief, and he growled, “This…how is it possible?!” There was a hint of panic in his voice.
“Don’t just stand there! Get ready for battle!” Lin Zhan suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and shouted loudly.
Now is not the time to despair, we must find a way to survive!
Lin Zhan’s brain was working rapidly, analyzing the current situation.
There are too many enemies, so a head-on confrontation is definitely not going to work.
We must find a breakthrough and find a way to break out!
Soon, he discovered a key point.
Although the enemy’s encirclement seems impenetrable, it has a fatal weakness, that is, the core of energy supply must be in the center of the encirclement!
As long as the energy supply core is destroyed, this encirclement will collapse!
“Luffy! Kidd! Kaido! Listen to me!” Lin Zhan shouted at the three of them, “You three attract the enemy’s attention from the front and hit them hard! Law and I will destroy the energy core!”
Although Luffy didn’t fully understand Lin Zhan’s plan, he knew that he had to listen to Lin Zhan now.
He grinned, showing his signature sunny smile: “Okay! Leave it to us!”
Kidd also licked his lips excitedly, and the magnetic force surrounded him: “Huh! Just what I want!”
Kaido didn’t say a word and transformed himself into a huge blue dragon, letting out a deafening roar.
“Go!” Lin Zhan gave an order, and Luffy, Kidd and Kaido rushed out first.
Luffy’s rubber fruit ability is fully activated, his body bounces in the crowd like a spring, and his punches and kicks fall on the enemies like raindrops.
Kidd used magnetism to control countless metal fragments, forming sharp barriers and attacks to tear the enemy into pieces.
Kaido is like a huge war machine, leaving chaos wherever he goes.
Their attack successfully attracted the attention of most of the enemies, buying precious time for Lin Zhan and Luo.
“Luo, let’s go!” Lin Zhan shouted in a low voice, and took Luo to use the power of the surgery fruit to sneak into the center of the encirclement silently.
The surrounding scenes flashed by quickly like a kaleidoscope. Lin Zhan could feel all kinds of strange energies emanating from those devil fruit users, making him feel uncomfortable.
Finally, they reached the center of the encirclement.
There, they saw a huge energy core, which was beating constantly like a giant heart and emitting powerful energy fluctuations.
“That’s it!” Luo said in a deep voice.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and placed his hand on the energy core.
He could feel a powerful energy rushing into his body, causing him to feel tingling pains.
“The power of rules, modify it for me!” Lin Zhan roared in his heart.
He desperately mobilized the power of rules in his body, trying to modify the operating rules of the energy core.
As time passed, beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Lin Zhan’s forehead.
Modifying the operating rules of the energy core was much more difficult than he had imagined.
Suddenly, he felt a strong backlash force coming, making him groan.
“Lin Zhan!” Luo looked at him worriedly.
“I’m fine!” Lin Zhan gritted his teeth and continued to hold on.
Finally, at a certain moment, he felt a slight disturbance in the rhythm of the energy core.
The time is now!
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and injected the power of rules into the energy core.
Stop it!
With his roar, the energy core shook violently and then stopped beating completely.
The encirclement instantly lost its energy supply and began to show signs of collapse.
“Now! Get out!” Lin Zhan shouted, and took Luo to rush out of the encirclement first.
The battle outside was still fierce.
Although Luffy, Kidd and Kaido are very powerful, they are gradually becoming overwhelmed.
Seeing Lin Zhan and Luo rushing out, they were cheered up.
“Lin Zhan! Is it done?” Luffy asked loudly.
“Done! Prepare to counterattack!” Lin Zhan responded.
Everyone gathered together and began to fight back against the mysterious enemy.
Lin Zhan knew very well that in order to completely defeat this mysterious enemy, he must find his true form.
He closed his eyes and carefully felt the energy fluctuations around him.
Soon, he discovered something unusual.
In the center of the encirclement, there was an energy fluctuation that was extremely powerful and very hidden.
“There!” Lin Zhan suddenly opened his eyes and pointed to the center of the encirclement.
Everyone immediately launched an attack in that direction.
Under the joint attack of everyone, the mysterious enemy finally revealed a flaw.
He let out a shrill scream and his body began to shake violently.
Lin Zhan seized the opportunity and combined the energy of the star core with the power of the rule fruit to form a powerful energy beam, which slammed hard at the mysterious enemy.
“No–!”
The mysterious enemy let out a desperate roar, and his body was completely devoured by the energy beam.
Finally, the mysterious enemy turned into a ball of light and dissipated into the air.
The battle was over, and everyone sat on the ground exhausted, gasping for breath.
This battle is really too difficult.
“Is it over?” Luffy asked.
Lin Zhan shook his head. He always felt that things were not that simple.
At this moment, Luo suddenly exclaimed: “Look there!”
Everyone followed Luo’s gaze and saw a black stone slab lying quietly where the mysterious enemy disappeared.
There are some strange symbols engraved on the stone slab, exuding a mysterious atmosphere…
Lin Zhan walked over slowly, bent down and picked up the stone slab.
It feels cold to the touch, like holding a piece of ice.
Those strange symbols seemed to come alive, dancing in front of his eyes, making him feel dizzy.
What do these symbols represent and what do they indicate?
A strong feeling of uneasiness surged into Lin Zhan’s heart.
Lin Zhan carefully wiped the dust off the stone slab. The symbols squirmed on his fingertips like living things, causing waves of tingling pain.
He felt as if his consciousness was sucked into a bottomless pit, and countless bizarre images flashed through his mind.
He saw the distorted sky, the rotten earth, and countless hideous monsters roaring.
These scenes were like a nightmare, giving him a splitting headache.
“Lin Zhan! Are you okay?” Luffy’s voice echoed in his ears. He woke up suddenly and found himself sweating profusely.
“What…what is this?” He gasped and handed the slate to Luo.
Luo took the slate and studied the symbols on it carefully.
His expression became more and more solemn, and his brows were furrowed, as if he had discovered some incredible secret.
“These symbols…are an ancient text that records information about an…organization.” Law’s voice trembled a little. He raised his head, his eyes full of shock and uneasiness. “They…they want to use the power of the devil fruit to open…a door.”
“Door?” Lin Zhan asked doubtfully.
“A door to…another world.” Luo’s voice was low and slow, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone’s heart. “They…want to obtain…endless power.”
Kaido heard this and roared, “Endless power? Humph! How arrogant!”
Kidd also sneered: “A bunch of ignorant guys!”
A strong sense of uneasiness surged in Lin Zhan’s heart.
He always felt that behind this so-called “door” was a huge conspiracy, a conspiracy that could subvert the entire world.
“We… must stop them.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice, his eyes firm and sharp.
“Stop it? Humph! Just us?” Kaido said disdainfully.
“Of course, there is also this slate,” Luo said, handing it to Lin Zhan, “It may contain… more information about them, and… ways to stop them.”
Lin Zhan took the slate and looked at the strange symbols again.
He had a vague feeling that he was about to be caught up in an unprecedented storm.
He took a deep breath and said slowly: “Perhaps, we should find a quiet place to study this stone slab carefully…”
Chapter 94: Encirclement and Suppression of the Navy’s Reformists (Old Version)
In the dim cave, the air was filled with damp and moldy smells, and the crackling torches illuminated the strange symbols on the stone slabs.
Lin Zhan narrowed his eyes and gently stroked the cold stone surface with his fingers, Luo’s explanation echoing in his mind.
“An organization older and more mysterious than the World Government… They want to open a door to another world and gain endless power…”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and felt a chill on his back.
This is no joke, this thing is more dangerous than the Four Emperors and ancient weapons!
He looked up at everyone. Kaido had a look of disdain on his face, Kidd had an eager expression, and Law remained calm.
“It seems that we have to find out the details of this organization first, and then find a way to stop them.” Lin Zhan said in a deep voice.
However, the gears of fate do not turn according to their plan.
“Enemy attack!”
A sharp cry broke the silence of the cave.
Deafening sound of artillery fire came from outside the cave, and the top of the cave began to shake violently, with debris falling continuously.
Navy, you’re coming so fast!
“Damn it! It’s the Navy’s reformists!” Kaido roared, transformed into a giant dragon, and rushed out of the cave.
Lin Zhan’s heart sank. Naval reformers?
Vice Admiral Tsuru, Taotu, Chatun, Tashigi…these guys are all tough ones!
Moreover, they are equipped with the latest devil fruit weapons!
“Everyone, get ready for battle!” Lin Zhan roared, drawing the sword from his waist, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
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Pain and chaos?! Lin Zhan laughed in anger. He suddenly burst out with a powerful momentum, trying to break free from the shackles of gravity. Does the rule of the world government bring happiness and peace?!
Fujitora stopped, he seemed to be touched by Lin Zhan’s words.
His tightly closed eyes were trembling slightly, as if he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle.
At this moment, Luo suddenly shouted: “Lin Zhan, be careful!”
Before Lin Zhan had time to react, he felt a strong sense of crisis coming from behind.
He turned around suddenly and saw a purple light rushing towards him…
Chapter 95: The Counterattack of the Rules Editor (Old Version)
The purple light tore through the air, making a sharp whistle and heading straight for Lin Zhan’s back!
That is the ability of Vice Admiral Tsuru’s Washi-wash Fruit!
She actually chose to launch a sneak attack at this time!
“Damn old woman!” Lin Zhan cursed inwardly. At the critical moment, he activated the power of the Rule Fruit, distorted the space, and barely avoided the fatal blow.
The purple light brushed past the corner of his clothes, bringing up a wave of scorching air, and the smell of burning instantly spread.
Fujitora’s gravity field strengthened again. Lin Zhan felt like he was carrying a mountain on his back and even breathing became difficult.
The surrounding pirate members were pressed to the ground, unable to move.
The air was filled with gunpowder, blood, and the peculiar salty smell of evaporated sweat, which was nauseating.
In the distance, the devil fruit weapons of the Navy’s innovative faction continued to roar, the explosions were deafening, and the flames illuminated half the sky red.
“We can’t go on like this!” Lin Zhan clenched his teeth and his brain worked rapidly.
He knew that he had to find a way to break the impasse as soon as possible, otherwise everyone would die here today.
His eyes fell on the rule editor on the system interface, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.
“Cover me!” Lin Zhan yelled to everyone, then sat cross-legged, his mind immersed in the system space, and his hands quickly operated on the rule editor.
Lines of code flashed before his eyes, pouring down like a waterfall.
“What is the captain doing?” Luo raised his head with difficulty, wiped the blood off his face, and asked his companion beside him.
“I don’t know, but it looks very powerful.” Bepo gasped, trying hard to resist the pressure of gravity.
“No matter what the captain is going to do, we must protect him at all costs!” Baby-5’s eyes flashed with determination, and he gripped the weapon in his hand tighter.
Fujitora noticed Lin Zhan’s actions and frowned slightly.
He increased the strength of the gravity field, trying to interrupt Lin Zhan’s operation.
However, Lin Zhan had already anticipated this and had added a layer of rule shield to himself in advance, so Fujitora’s gravity field had little effect on him.
Lin Zhan’s fingertips danced on the virtual keyboard, beads of sweat oozed from his forehead, but he did not dare to relax at all.
He discovered that although Fujitora’s gravity fruit was powerful, there were certain laws of energy fluctuations.
If we can use the rule editor to modify the rules of the Navy’s Devil Fruit weapons so that their energy output resonates with the energy fluctuations of Fujitora’s Gravity Fruit, perhaps we can turn the tide of the battle!
Time passed by minute by minute, Lin Zhan’s operation became faster and faster, and the codes were like swimming dragons, interweaving into a dense web in front of his eyes.
Finally, at the last moment, he completed the rule modification!
“It’s done!” Lin Zhan suddenly opened his eyes.
At the same time, the devil fruit weapons of the Navy’s innovative faction began to show abnormalities.
Their energy output became chaotic, and the muzzles began to turn uncontrollably, aiming at the navy itself!
“What’s going on?!” Lieutenant General He exclaimed and his face changed drastically.
“These weapons are out of control!” Taotu waved the famous sword Kinpila, cutting down several shells flying towards him with a serious expression.
Fujitora also had to distract himself to control the out-of-control weapons. The strength of his gravity field weakened, giving the pirate group a chance to breathe.
“Counterattack!” Lin Zhan shouted and rushed out first.
The members of the pirate group got up from the ground one after another and followed Lin Zhan to launch a fierce counterattack against the Navy Reformists.
The situation on the battlefield reversed in an instant, the naval reformists fell into chaos, and the original encirclement and suppression plan completely collapsed.
The battle lasted for several hours and ended with the defeat of the naval reformers.
Lin Zhan and others stood on the battlefield filled with smoke, looking at the wreckage and corpses scattered everywhere, feeling mixed emotions.
In the process of clearing the battlefield, they accidentally discovered some confidential documents of the Navy.
Lin Zhan casually flipped open a document, and the content on it made his pupils shrink suddenly.
The document clearly states:
“The cooperation with ‘Pluto’ is going smoothly…”
“Pluto…” Lin Zhan muttered to himself, an ominous premonition coming to his mind.
He raised his head and looked at the distant sky, his eyes became deep and complicated.
“It seems…” Luo walked to Lin Zhan and patted him on the shoulder, “We are involved in a bigger conspiracy…” Lin Zhan clenched the documents in his hand, his knuckles turned white and veins bulged on the back of his hand.
The smell of gunpowder was still pungent, and the air was filled with the sickening smell of blood, but he had no time to care about that at the moment.
He felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, as if he was in an ice cave.
The Navy Reformists, ostensibly to fight pirates and maintain the rule of the World Government, but now it seems that there is a deeper conspiracy behind them.
“Pluto…” These two words echoed in his mind like a spell.
An indescribable feeling of uneasiness enveloped him, making him feel suffocated.
He suddenly raised his head, looking at Luo and Bepo with sharp eyes.
“It seems that we have to change our plan…” Lin Zhan’s voice was low and hoarse, with a barely perceptible tremor in his tone.
Luo took a deep breath and nodded, “I have the same feeling. There must be some secrets behind this that we don’t know about…” He paused, and turned his gaze to the direction where the Navy Reformists were fleeing in the distance. A cold light flashed in his eyes, “Then go meet them and dig out everything!”
Bepo clenched his fists and growled, “I’ve long disliked those guys! Captain, we’ll do whatever you say!”
Bebo No. 5 walked up to Lin Zhan, gently held his hand, and gave him silent support.
Lin Zhan held her hand in return, feeling the warmth from his palm, and a surge of strength surged in his heart.
He knew that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would not back down.
He turned and looked at everyone, his eyes firm and confident.
“Get ready,” Lin Zhan said decisively, “Let’s go to the Navy Headquarters!”
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the flagship of the Hollow Pirates, leaving everyone staring at each other in bewilderment…
“Navy Headquarters?” Luo repeated these four words in a low voice, a flash of shock in his eyes, and then the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an excited smile, “Interesting…”
Chapter 96 The Mystery Behind the New Conspiracy (Old Version)
“Navy Headquarters? Is this guy crazy?” Chatun was holding a cigar, and in the smoke, his fat face looked even greasy.
“If his father Garp knew that this rebellious son was causing trouble again, he would be so angry that he would be fuming!”
Taotu gently stroked Kinpila, a hint of worry revealed between her delicate eyebrows.
“I’m afraid there is another deeper meaning behind Lin Zhan’s action.” She always felt that there was something unusual about Lin Zhan’s actions this time, like the calm before the storm, which made people feel uneasy.
“Deeper meaning? I think he’s more like insane!” Chatun sneered, “When we catch him, I’ll teach him a lesson on what it means to respect the elderly and love the young!” He licked his lips obscenely, and his mind had already started to imagine some scenes that are not suitable for children.
Vice Admiral Tsuru was leaning on a cane, his deep gaze seemed to be able to see through everything.
“Let’s wait and see. I’m afraid this drama has just begun.”
At this time, Lin Zhan and his companions were sneaking into the secret base of the Navy Reformists in the Sabaody Archipelago.
The interior of the base was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a strange, nauseating smell mixed with disinfectant and rust.
“Ugh… What a damn place! It stinks even more than Bebo’s feet!” Luo complained, covering his nose. Bebo looked at him aggrievedly and silently retracted his feet.
Lin Zhan looked around and saw that the walls were covered with various experimental data and devil fruit illustrations, which was shocking.
“It looks like we’ve found the right place.” He picked up a document, which clearly recorded the experiment of fusing devil fruits with some mysterious energy.
“What on earth do these guys want to do?” Lin Zhan frowned, a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Suddenly, the alarm sounded, red lights flashed wildly, and the entire base instantly entered a level one alert state.
“Damn it, I’ve been discovered!” Lin Zhan cursed softly and drew out the Yama Sword from his waist, with a cold light flashing.
“Guys, get out here!”
The battle was about to break out, with swords flashing and gunfire deafening.
Lin Zhan was like a ferocious tiger, charging left and right in the crowd. Wherever he went, the naval reformist soldiers fell down one after another.
Lieutenant General Crane, Taotu, Chatun and Dashiqi also arrived quickly and surrounded Lin Zhan and others.
“Lin Zhan, surrender!” Lieutenant General He shouted sternly.
Lin Zhan sneered, “Lieutenant General He, do you really trust these guys? Don’t you know anything about what they did behind the scenes?”
Vice Admiral Tsuru’s eyes flickered and the cane in his hand trembled slightly.
Lin Zhan keenly grasped this point, he knew that Lieutenant General He was not a monolithic person.
“Vice Admiral He, you are also a righteous man in the navy. Do you want to watch the navy being corrupted by these people?” Lin Zhan continued to persuade, with a hint of pleading in his tone.
Vice Admiral Tsuru was struggling internally. He was indeed dissatisfied with some of the actions of the naval reformists, but as a navy, it was his duty and he could not betray them easily.
Seeing that Vice Admiral He was wavering, Lin Zhan struck while the iron was hot, “Vice Admiral He, I know you have justice in your heart. Please believe me, everything I do is for the navy and for this world!”
Vice Admiral He took a deep breath and his eyes gradually became firm.
“Lin Zhan, I can help you, but I need evidence.”
Lin Zhan was delighted, he knew he had made the right bet.
With the secret help of Vice Admiral He, Lin Zhan and others successfully avoided the pursuit of other navies and found a key document.
“What is this?” Luo asked curiously.
Lin Zhan unfolded the document, and lines of shocking text came into his eyes. His pupils suddenly contracted.
“So that’s how it is…” Lin Zhan’s voice was low and hoarse, as if it came from the depths of hell.
“What’s wrong, Lin Zhan?” Bebo No. 5 asked with concern, holding his hand tightly.
Lin Zhan raised his head, his eyes as sharp as torches, and looked into the distance. There was the direction of the Valley of Gods.
“We must stop them…” Lin Zhan said in a firm tone, enunciating each word, “Otherwise, this world will be over!”
He turned his head sharply and looked at Lieutenant General He, “Grandma He, I need your help!”
Lieutenant General Tsuru nodded solemnly, “I understand…”
“Get ready to go! Target – Valley of Gods!” Lin Zhan’s voice resounded through the sky, with a determination to fight to the death.
“Wait…” Lieutenant General He suddenly stopped him, his eyes deep, “Have you ever thought that all this may just be the beginning…” An indescribable feeling of oppression enveloped Lin Zhan, and the contents recorded in the document gnawed at his sanity like a maggot on his tarsal bones.
Those lunatics actually tried to open the door to another world. They were simply courting their own death!
He seemed to be able to see countless strange monsters pouring out from behind the door and devouring the world.
The smell of fish, decay, and even some indescribable strange smell intertwined in his mind, making him almost nauseous.
“Valley of God…” Lin Zhan clenched the documents in his hand, his knuckles turned white and veins bulged on the back of his hands.
He raised his head suddenly, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and his tone was full of unquestionable determination, “We must stop them!” He knew that the guards in the Valley of the Gods must be stricter and more dangerous, but he was fearless.
He turned to look at Lieutenant General He, who took a deep breath and nodded slowly, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.
A solemn and murderous atmosphere spread out, and the air seemed to be condensed with frost.
“Let’s set off immediately!” Lin Zhan gave an order, and everyone took action and prepared to go to the Valley of the Gods.
At this time, Luo suddenly spoke in a low voice, “Wait…” His eyes fell on an inconspicuous corner of the document, where a strange symbol was printed, like some ancient text, exuding a weird atmosphere.
“This symbol…” Luo pointed at the symbol with a frown, “I think I’ve seen it somewhere…”
Chapter 97: Crisis in the Valley of Gods (Old Version)
“Damn it, how did they know we would take this road?” Lin Zhan cursed in a low voice. The thick smell of gunpowder made his throat itchy. The air was filled with the smell of blood and sweat, which made his stomach churn.
He wiped the dust off his face vigorously, his eyes swept across the dark naval formation in front of him like a knife, and his heart beat like a drum.
The Valley of the Gods, the legendary place where the gods fell, has now become the gateway to another world. How absurd it sounds, yet how real it is in front of him.
He seemed to be able to see the chaotic scene behind the door, hear the roars of countless monsters, and feel the suffocating despair.
He must stop this, even at the cost of his life!
“Lin Zhan, the situation is not good. The naval reformists seem to have been prepared for this.” Vice Admiral He’s voice came from the headset with a hint of solemnity.
Vice Admiral Tsuru’s tone was as calm as ever, but it couldn’t hide a subtle hint of worry.
Lin Zhan knew that Lieutenant General He felt the seriousness of the incident just as he did.
“I know, Lieutenant General He. You lead Rayleigh and the others to make a detour from the flank and attract firepower, and I will lead the main force to break through from the front.” Lin Zhan gave the order decisively, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down and analyze the situation.
The Navy’s reformists not only sent out powerful generals such as Momosagi, Chaton and Tashigi, but also equipped them with those damn devil fruit weapons.
These weapons are extremely powerful and seem to be able to interfere with the performance of Devil Fruit users, which makes him feel troubled.
He must find the weaknesses of these weapons as soon as possible, otherwise they will be put on the defensive.
“Okay, be careful.” Vice Admiral He replied briefly and cut off the communication.
Lin Zhan knew that Lieutenant General He would definitely create enough chaos on the flank to buy him time.
“Brothers, follow me!” Lin Zhan roared and rushed towards the enemy camp first.
The rule fruit in his hand flashed with strange light, distorting the surrounding space, trying to interfere with the operation of those devil fruit weapons.
The battle broke out instantly, with artillery roaring, swords clashing, and shouts of killing shaking the sky.
Momosagi and Chaton were like two fierce tigers, attacking the pirate group’s formation frantically. Their powerful strength made it difficult for the pirates to resist.
Lin Zhan set his eyes on those devil fruit weapons. He kept trying to use the power of the rule fruit to interfere with their operation, but the effect was not obvious.
These weapons seem to have some special protective mechanism that can resist his abilities.
At this moment, Dashiki’s figure appeared in front of him, the famous sword “Shigure” in her hand flashed with cold light and pierced Lin Zhan’s throat.
“Lin Zhan, just surrender! You have already embarked on a path of no return!” Dashiqi’s voice was crisp and firm, with a hint of regret.
She had always believed that Lin Zhan was not a bad person, but she could not understand why he betrayed the navy and became a pirate.
“Tashigi, you are wrong! I am saving the world!” Lin Zhan roared and swung his sword to block Tashigi’s attack.
The two swords collided with each other, sparks flew, and a harsh sound of metal friction was made.
The battle became more and more intense. Both sides were so bloodthirsty that they completely forgot about time and place. They just kept fighting and killing each other.
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded: “Stop it!”
The voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty, and instantly silenced the entire battlefield.
Lin Zhan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a tall figure slowly walking towards him. It was the naval hero – Garp!
Karp looked at Lin Zhan and sighed deeply. He did not join the battle immediately. Instead, he looked around and shouted to both sides: “Stop it! If you keep fighting like this, both sides will suffer losses, and those guys hiding in the dark will succeed!”
Karp’s eyes fell on Lin Zhan, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: “Lin Zhan, why are you doing this? Your father…”
“Vice Admiral Garp, I know what you are thinking, but I am not wrong!” Lin Zhan interrupted Garp and said firmly, “Those reformists are colluding with mysterious forces and trying to open the door to another world. This will bring a devastating disaster to this world! I must stop them, even if it means making an enemy of the entire navy!”
Karp was silent, he knew that Lin Zhan was right.
He was also dissatisfied with the actions of the naval reformists, but he did not want to see the navy and pirates killing each other.
“Ah…” Garp sighed again, “I know what you said makes sense, but there are many different opinions within the Navy about this matter. How about this, let’s stop fighting first and discuss how to deal with this matter together.”
Lin Zhan hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.
He knew that continuing the fight would be of no benefit to anyone.
Moreover, the appearance of Karp also gave him a glimmer of hope.
The two sides temporarily stopped fighting, but the atmosphere remained tense.
“Garp, what do you mean? Are you going to betray the navy?” Momotosuki asked with a hint of anger in her tone.
“Momotobu, I didn’t betray the navy. I just wanted to prevent a bigger disaster from happening.” Garp replied calmly, with a hint of authority in his tone. “The navy is also responsible for this incident. We can’t keep making mistakes.”
“Garp…” Vice Admiral Tsuru walked up to Garp and whispered, “Do you really want to do this? This may make you…”
“I know the consequences, but I have to do this.” Garp interrupted Vice Admiral Tsuru and said firmly, “This is my responsibility and my choice.”
Everyone was silent, they all felt Garp’s determination.
At this moment, a figure slowly walked over…
The ground suddenly sank, as if it was being pressed down by an invisible giant hand!
Lin Zhan staggered and almost fell. The strong smell of earth and blood mixed together and rushed straight into his nose, making him feel nauseous.
“Fujitora!” Vice Admiral Tsuru’s voice rang out over the communicator, with a hint of gnashing hatred in it.
Lin Zhan looked up and saw meteorite-like debris falling from the sky accompanied by the sound of whistling wind!
“Gravity…suppression!” Fujitora’s voice was low and calm, as if he was just narrating an insignificant matter.
But Lin Zhan clearly felt that a powerful pressure was coming from all directions, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
He tried his best to keep his body steady, and the power of the Rule Fruit worked wildly, trying to offset the terrifying gravity.
Sweat slid down his forehead and dripped into his eyes, bringing a stinging pain.
He saw that the crew members around him were also struggling, and some were even pressed to the ground, spitting blood.
“Damn it! This guy is serious!” Rayleigh’s rough voice rang out in the chaos, with a hint of fear.
Lin Zhan clenched his teeth, staring at Fujitora with his bloodshot eyes, a strong sense of anger and unwillingness rising in his heart.
He felt the Rule Fruit in his hand getting slightly hot, as if responding to his emotions.
“The game… is over…” Lin Zhan roared in a low voice, with a hint of madness in his voice… He suddenly raised the fruit in his hand high above his head, and a dazzling light suddenly burst out!
Chapter 98 Breakout under Gravity Pressure (Old Version)
The light spread in the air, as if breaking the constraints of gravity, and Lin Zhan felt the pressure around him slightly relieved.
He quickly calmed down and analyzed the characteristics of Fujitora’s Gravity Fruit in his mind.
He knew that although Fujitora’s gravity was strong, it had certain limitations in terms of attack range and intensity.
“Rayleigh, Ace, take the crew and disperse, using the terrain and obstacles to avoid Fujitora’s attacks. Smoker and I will team up and look for an opportunity to get close to Fujitora!” Lin Zhan gave orders quickly, his tone firm and decisive.
Rayleigh and Ace nodded and immediately led the crew to disperse.
The members of the pirate group used the rocks and trees on the island to avoid Fujitora’s gravity attack.
Lin Zhan and Smoker quietly approached Fujitora, looking for an opportunity to launch a counterattack.
At this moment, Momosagi, Chaton and Tashigi also realized the seriousness of the situation and temporarily stopped their confrontation with the pirate group and joined Lin Zhan and others to deal with Fujitora.
“Admiral Fujitora, we can’t go on like this!” Momousagi’s voice was filled with a hint of urgency.
“That’s right, Lin Zhan also has his own justice. We can’t let him face such a powerful enemy alone!” Dashiqi gripped the hilt of the sword with a firm look in her eyes.
A complicated expression appeared on Fujitora’s face, but his gravity attack did not stop.
Lin Zhan and Smoker seized the opportunity and quickly approached Fujitora.
Just when Lin Zhan was about to approach Fujitora, Fujitora seemed to have sensed his intention and increased the intensity of gravity.
Lin Zhan felt his body sink, as if he was bound by invisible chains.
He gritted his teeth, concentrated, activated the power of the Rule Fruit, and tried to modify the rules of Fujitora’s Gravity Fruit.
He took a deep breath, and the anger and unwillingness in his heart turned into a powerful driving force.
“The rules… change!” Lin Zhan roared, and the rule fruit in his hand shone brightly.
His whole body seemed to be wrapped by an invisible force, and the direction of gravity changed instantly.
The gravity that was originally squeezing from all directions suddenly turned into an upward force, pushing Lin Zhan and everything around him upward.
Fujitora’s expression suddenly changed, and his gravity fruit instantly lost its effect.
Lin Zhan took the opportunity to leap forward, and the rule fruit in his hand shone brightly, like a lightsaber, piercing Fujitora’s chest.
At the same time, Smoker, Momosabu, Chaton and Tashigi also launched attacks, attacking Fujitora from different directions.
Fujitora was forced to retreat, and his gravity attack was completely disintegrated by Lin Zhan’s Rule Fruit.
The pirates and the navy took the opportunity to launch a counterattack, and Fujitora was finally repelled under the joint attack of everyone.
Lin Zhan was panting and his whole body was wet, but his heart was filled with the joy of victory.
He looked at Taotu and Dashiqi with a determined look and said, “Thank you for your help, but our goal is the Valley of Gods. We can’t delay any longer.”
Taotu and Tashigi nodded, and their Lin Zhan turned to look at Rayleigh and Ace, and said in a firm and powerful voice: “Get ready to go, we must get to the Valley of the Gods before dark!”
Everyone quickly got ready to move on.
At this moment, Lin Zhan’s sight inadvertently fell on a broken rock, on which there seemed to be some vague pattern.
“Wait, what is that?” Lin Zhan stopped talking abruptly. He kept silent and stared at the rock.
###Chapter 98 Breakout under Gravity Pressure
After they successfully broke through, they found some maps and information about the Valley of the Gods on the battlefield.
Lin Zhan’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly bent down, picked up the broken rock, and looked at it carefully.
An intricate map is carved into the rock, with the words “Valley of the Gods” faintly visible.
He gently brushed away the dust with his hand, and a more detailed map gradually emerged.
“Is this… the entrance to the Valley of Gods?” Lin Zhan raised his eyes from the map, his eyes flashing with determination.
He handed the map to Rayleigh and Ace, who took it and quickly glanced through it, with the same determination in their eyes.
“The defense of the Valley of the Gods is indeed tight. Not only are there powerful guards, but there are also some unknown mechanisms and traps.” Rayleigh said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his voice.
Lin Zhan nodded and said, “We must rush to the Valley of Gods before dark to stop the ritual of that mysterious organization.”
At this moment, Dashiqi stepped forward and said, “No matter what difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, we will do our best.”
Lin Zhan took a deep breath, looked forward with a firm gaze, his heart filled with unprecedented determination.
“Then let’s move forward together. We must reach the Valley of Gods before dark!”
As he spoke, he put the map in his arms and led everyone to get ready quickly.
At this moment, Lin Zhan suddenly stopped, turned to look at Dashiqi, and whispered, “Are you ready?”
Dashiqi nodded and tightened the sword in her hand. Lin Zhan smiled slightly, and his determination to move forward became more firm.
What they will face is not only a battle, but also a test of fate.
Chapter 99: The Fierce Battle in Front of the Valley of Gods (Old Version)
Lin Zhan put the drawing that recorded the terrain of the Valley of Gods and the enemy’s deployment back into his arms, his eyes as sharp as a sharpened blade.
He knew that what he was going to face next was not a group of rabble, but a carefully planned and well-armed defense system.
There was a faint smell of sulfur in the air, which was a trace of the previous battle.
In the distance, the entrance to the Valley of the Gods can be vaguely seen, a fortress built of steel and rock. The light of artillery fire jumps on the fortress, like a dormant giant beast, ready to devour everything at any time.
“This scene is really grand.” Lin Zhan grinned, but there was no fear in his eyes. Instead, there was excitement in his eyes.
“It seems that those guys take this ceremony very seriously!”
He glanced at the people behind him, Rayleigh, Ace, and Tashigi who was following closely behind him. Everyone’s expression was filled with solemnity.
“Lieutenant General Crane,” Lin Zhan lowered his voice and said to Crane standing beside him, “The frontal firepower is now in your hands. Taotu, Chatun, and Tashigi, cooperate with Lieutenant General Crane and make sure to attract the enemy’s main force.”
Vice Admiral He nodded slightly, his old face full of determination: “Don’t worry, Lin Zhan, the justice of the navy will never allow evil to spread.”
Momosagi and Chaton also nodded. Tashigi held the famous sword Shigure tightly in her hand with a firm look in her eyes.
Lin Zhan turned his gaze to Rayleigh and Ace: “Mr. Rayleigh, Ace, let’s go to the other side. Although the enemy’s defense is tight, it is definitely not impenetrable. Let’s break in from the side and give them a hard time!”
“No problem!” Ace grinned, his fists ablaze. Rayleigh also smiled.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath. The air was filled with the smell of gunpowder, which made his blood boil.
He could feel the energy of the “Ten Thousand Worlds Pirate System” surging in his body, as if something was about to break out of its cocoon.
“Then, let the action begin!”
Following Lin Zhan’s order, the naval forces rushed towards the front defense line of the Valley of Gods like a tide.
Taotu holds the Kinpila in his hand, and every time he swings it, it carries with it a sharp sword energy that can split the enemy in front of him in half.
The tea pig wielded a huge iron rod, and every blow left a huge hole in the ground.
Lieutenant General Tsuru stood in the center of the team, calmly directing the battle.
Her experience and wisdom are the most valuable assets of the navy. Under her command, the navy’s offensive is orderly and methodical, like a sophisticated machine.
Dashigi followed closely behind Taotu, waving Shigure in her hand and trying hard to kill the enemy.
Although her strength cannot be compared with Taotu’s, her dedication to justice has infected everyone around her.
The frontal battle instantly became fierce.
The roar of artillery fire, the shouting of killing, the blood and smoke intertwined together, forming a cruel and heroic picture of war.
At the same time, Lin Zhan led the members of the pirate group and quietly bypassed the enemy’s front line of defense and moved towards the weak point on the side.
They moved through the jungle like ghosts, avoiding one trap and sentry after another.
“The enemy’s flank defense line is ahead.” Lin Zhan stopped and pointed to an open space not far ahead.
There, a group of enemies armed with various weapons were patrolling.
They looked a little tired, obviously thinking that no one would attack from their flanks.
“Ace, are you ready?” Lin Zhan turned to look at Ace with a wicked smile on his face.
“I can’t wait any longer!” Ace grinned, his fists ablaze with flames.
He stepped forward and yelled, “Fire Fist!”
Following Ace’s roar, countless flames streaked across the night sky like meteors and slammed heavily into the enemy’s flank defense line.
Violent explosions echoed throughout the valley, and flames instantly engulfed the enemy’s positions.
The patrolling enemies had no time to react before they were burned to ashes by the flames.
Lin Zhan led the members of the pirate group and took advantage of the enemy’s confusion and rushed into the enemy’s position like a tiger descending from the mountain.
“kill!”
The shouts of killing rang out again, and Lin Zhan waved the weapon in his hand, killing the enemies in front of him one by one.
His movements were as smooth as flowing water, and every swing of his knife could take a life.
Rayleigh also joined the battle. His swordsmanship was superb and every strike he made could accurately hit the enemy’s vital points.
Those enemies had no power to fight back under his sword.
The members of the pirate group also bravely took the lead, waving their weapons and engaging in fierce fighting with the enemy.
However, just as Lin Zhan and others were about to break through the enemy’s flank defense, a group of powerful devil fruit users suddenly appeared in front of them.
“If you want to break through the defense line, you have to get past us first!” said a tall and strong man with a grin.
He exudes a strong sense of oppression, making people afraid to approach him easily.
“It’s the animal-type, ancient species, mammoth fruit ability user!” Rayleigh frowned and said in a deep voice.
“Hmph, you’re just a mammoth, and you dare to block my way?” Ace sneered, and his fists ignited with even more intense flames.
“And us!” Several other Devil Fruit users also showed off their abilities.
Some can control gravity, some can manipulate toxins, and some can create illusions…
For a moment, various abilities intertwined together to form an insurmountable barrier.
Lin Zhan and others were caught in a tough battle.
Just when the battle reached a stalemate, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
“Hey, boy, do you want me to give you a hand?”
Lin Zhan turned around suddenly and saw Karp standing not far away with a helpless smile on his face.
“Mr. Karp…” Lin Zhan said with some surprise.
“Humph, I’m not here to help you.” Karp curled his lips and said, “I just can’t stand what those guys did.”
As he spoke, Garp suddenly stepped forward, and a powerful domineering aura burst out instantly, knocking the surrounding enemies to the ground.
“Rubber rubber…hit randomly!”
Garp roared, and his fists pounded the enemy’s body frantically like machine guns.
Those enemies were simply unable to withstand Garp’s attack and fell to the ground one after another.
With the addition of Karp, the situation changed instantly.
The pressure on Lin Zhan and others was greatly reduced, and they began to fight back with all their strength.
With the joint attack of everyone, the enemy’s defense line was finally broken.
Go!
Lin Zhan roared and led everyone into the Valley of Gods.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, a mysterious figure appeared before them.
This figure was like a flower blooming from the darkness, seemingly surrounded by some indescribable power.
There was a suffocating feeling of oppression in the air. Lin Zhan and others suddenly felt a chill rising from their backs, and even their breathing became heavy.
The figure stood on a rock not far away, his black robe swaying gently in the wind, as if every movement was telling of endless majesty and terror.
Lin Zhan held the knife tightly in his hand, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
Rayleigh and Ace also immediately took a defensive stance, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
The mysterious figure slowly raised his head. He was wearing a silver mask on his face, revealing only a pair of cold and deep eyes, as if he could see through everything.
You guys The mysterious man spoke in a deep and magnetic voice, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight. It s great that you ve made it this far. However, your lives are over.
Lin Zhan’s eyes suddenly became sharp, and the knife in his hand was clenched so tightly that blood almost seeped out.
He took a deep breath and prepared to fight this powerful enemy.
However, just as he was about to launch an attack, the mysterious man suddenly disappeared from the spot, as if he had never appeared.
Lin Zhan turned around suddenly and saw several black figures approaching rapidly from all directions. The air was filled with an even stronger murderous aura.
“Lin Zhan, be careful!” Ace shouted loudly, and at the same time, his hands were burning with flames, ready to fight.
Lin Zhan’s heart tightened and he immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.
He knew that this mission was far more complicated than he had imagined, and the enemy they were facing might be the real mastermind behind the scenes.
Chapter 100: The oppression of the mysterious figure (old version)
In the Valley of Gods, the silent air was instantly shrouded by a terrifying aura.
Lin Zhan quickly gathered everyone to analyze the mysterious figure’s strength and attack pattern.
Based on his years of combat experience, Garp said in a deep voice: “This mysterious man is very powerful, and has a unique control over the power of the devil fruit. We need to be careful.”
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded and added: “We can’t fight head-on. We must launch probing attacks from different directions to find his weaknesses.”
Lin Zhan Kapu, let’s go find his weakness.”
The battle broke out instantly, with Taotu and Chatun taking the lead in attacking.
Taotu’s “Iron Bird Cage” and Chatun’s “Sweet Cookies” attacked the mysterious figure at the same time, but the mysterious figure easily resolved these two powerful attacks.
He smiled coldly, and waved his hands violently, releasing a powerful energy wave that pushed everyone back.
Lin Zhan and Karp took the opportunity to get closer, trying to find a chance to attack.
Lin Zhan took a deep breath and prepared to activate the ability of the Rule Fruit. Circles of dazzling halos suddenly appeared around his body.
However, just as he was about to launch an attack, the mysterious figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, as if turning into nothingness.
Just as everyone was surprised, a mysterious figure appeared behind Tashigi, ready to launch a fatal blow.
Dashigi sensed the danger behind her, but it was too late to react.
At this critical moment, Garp instantly moved in front of Dashiqi and blocked the attack with his fist.
The collision of fists made a deafening sound, and a deep crack suddenly appeared on the ground.
This unexpected move gave everyone a chance to catch their breath and also made Lin Zhan more determined to fight.
He shouted loudly: “Everyone, concentrate your attack! Don’t give him a chance to catch his breath!”
The mysterious figure was obviously shocked by Karp’s actions. He stared at Lin Zhan coldly. Lin Zhan’s eyes were as sharp as an eagle, and his heart was burning with fighting spirit.
He knew that this battle was not only for himself, but also to stop the rituals of the mysterious organization and protect innocent people.
Just when everyone was about to launch another attack, the mysterious figure suddenly sneered, and his body instantly turned into a black smoke and disappeared from everyone’s sight.
“Don’t let him run away!” Lin Zhan shouted and rushed to the direction where the smoke disappeared.
However, the mysterious figure did not stop there.
He attacked again, even faster.
It appeared again, too fast to be captured by the naked eye, like a flash of black lightning, and its afterimage drew a strange arc in the air.
Every punch it threw carried the power to split mountains and crack rocks, and the air whistled sharply, as if it was about to be torn apart.
Lin Zhan felt a huge pressure coming at him, and it became difficult to breathe.
He gritted his teeth and swung his sword to block. The blade collided with the invisible force, making a harsh metal friction sound that made his palm numb.
Vice Admiral He frowned, she clearly felt that the mysterious figure’s power was stronger than before.
She whispered, “Be careful, its power has increased!” Taotu and Chatun also felt this powerful pressure. They tried their best to resist, but were still forced to retreat.
Dashigi was blown away by a powerful shock wave and fell heavily to the ground with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of her mouth.
She struggled to stand up, but felt too weak.
Karp stood in front of Lin Zhan and took the attack from the mysterious figure.
He groaned, took a half step back, and his expression became solemn.
“This power…” he said in a deep voice, with a hint of disbelief in his tone, “What on earth is this thing?”
Lin Zhan’s vision was shrouded in darkness. He felt as if his body was being torn apart. The severe pain made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
“Damn it…” He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words, “Is it… going to end like this…”
“No, it’s not over yet!” Garp roared and rushed forward again…
