From one piece to the Maltiverse.

Chapter 609: What Was That Thunder Thing? (Third Update)

This flash of Lightning came so abruptly and was incredibly vicious, showing no regard for Leone in Bullet's hand.

"Ahhhhhh!"

This caused Leone to suffer greatly, even though Bullet seemed unaffected. She let out a shrill Scream amidst the dazzling Golden Light of the Lightning.

It was clear the Power of the Lightning was quite formidable.

"Hmph!"

Amidst the wildly spreading Electric Flash, Bullet saw this scene and let out a displeased cold snort.

He immediately released the Armament Haki within his Body, forming an invisible Haki barrier around the two of them, forcing all the Lightning away. This finally saved Leone from being electrocuted to death.

However, her current Situation wasn't very optimistic either.

Even after Bullet released her Right Hand, she was still half-kneeling on the ground with a face contorted in pain, using both hands to support her soft, hot, and numb Body.

This was the Terrifying Aspects of Lightning.

Even the 'Lion King' wouldn't fare much better if struck.

"Was I still a step too late? What a pity."

In the High Altitude, a cold voice echoed throughout the entire Battlefield.

Many people, including Bullet, subconsciously looked up.

They found that at some unknown point, the entire blue sky had been covered by thick Dark Clouds.

They saw a blond man wearing silver-gray full body Armor, a Black Coat draped over his back, and two upward-swept Bangs on his head.

His entire Body was bathed in Golden Lightning, floating in the Air beneath the Dark Clouds.

He looked down at Bullet from above, his Gaze and Face extremely resolute and stern and cold.

Only when his Gaze swept over Blande, who had completely stopped breathing, did a hint of regret, difficult to detect, appear.

"A pillar of The Empire has fallen just like that!"

This person was, of course, The Empire's Air Force General Bud.

His Imperial Arms was 'Admirer of the Thunder God's Wrath'.

It belonged to the same type of Element Manipulation Imperial Arms as Esdeath's 'Demon God Manifestation'.

However, it wasn't a Parasitic Type, but an Equipment Type, which was the set of Armor he was wearing.

Aside from the Defense provided by the Armor itself, its Ability primarily allowed him to release and control Lightning for attack, and he could even summon large-scale Thunderclouds at any time.

The reason he could fly in the Air now was due to a Development allowing him to levitate himself by controlling electromagnetic force.

He had rushed to the Battlefield here at Mount Famu as quickly as possible after the Imperial Capital received General Bulat's Support request last night, following the Emperor's Order and utilizing the Spatial Teleportation Ability of the Strategic Class Imperial Arm 'Dimensional Array'.

He hadn't expected to still be late, resulting in The Empire's greatest casualties to date.

As for Esdeath, although Bud didn't Understand why she had been out of contact for many days, he believed that with her Strength being greater than his own, it was impossible for her to be in serious trouble.

And right behind this General Bols.

One after another, Fire Dragons carrying Purgatory Knights, flapped their dragon wings and flew in the Air beneath the Thunderclouds. Their number was estimated to be over seven hundred.

In addition, there were countless Black Laing Giant Eagles, too numerous to easily count.

He had brought most of The Empire's Air Force Unit's main force.

"Invaders, you must Pay the most tragic price for invading The Empire and for the death of General Bulat!"

"Thunderstorm Descent!"

General Bols roared loudly, raising his hands wrapped in Electric Serpents high.

The next moment.

Amidst the Dark Clouds, the Electric Flash intensified, accompanied by Lightning and Thunder. Streaks of Golden Lightning, as if possessing Self-awareness, skillfully avoided their own Fire Dragons and Giant Eagles, striking down towards the Officers and Soldiers of the World Government.

"Roar!!!"

"Chew!"

At the same time.

Over two thousand Black Laing Giant Eagles, slightly larger than Fighter Aircraft, aggressively swooped towards the Flying Warships and Fighter Jet Group of the World Government in the distance.

The Empire's Air Force Vice Admiral Ran was leading the remaining three hundred and forty-two Purgatory Knights in an aerial battle there.

Large numbers of Black Laing Giant Eagles formed a dense black mass, appearing extremely imposing and giving off a strong Sense of Oppression.

At least in terms of quantity, they far surpassed the Fighter Aircraft.

This was unavoidable.

The transport Efficiency of the Small Stargate, even with the boost from the Shrinking Tunnel, made it difficult for too many Air Force Units to enter, as most of the Time was spent serving the Army.

However, in this World where Supernatural Power exists, the side with fewer numbers is not necessarily the weaker one.

Looking at the Purgatory Knights riding Fire Dragons, under the leadership of another Air Force Vice Admiral, Bols, they quickly flew towards the World Government's Army Faction.

Soon.

The Fire Dragons spewed surging Pillars of Fire downwards, while the Knights on their backs pulled the Trigger of the Dragon Fire Guns in their hands, unleashing Flames no less powerful than the former.

The most terrifying among them was the Imperial Arms 'Infernal Calling: Rubicante' in Vice Admiral Bols's hands.

The Flames it released, whether in Range, area, or temperature, far surpassed those of the surrounding Fire Dragons and Subordinates.

[Rumble...]

They created a raging sea of flames, swallowing up large numbers of the World Government's Main Combat Soldiers, and even Cold and Ruthlessly Sacrificed some of their own Soldiers who were intermingled with them.

Seeing this scene, Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals like Onigumo were furious. After quickly dealing with their Opponents, the Imperial Faction's Vice Admirals and Rear Admirals, they used Moonwalk and charged over.

However, their movements were met with powerful attacks from the Thunderclouds above. Large amounts of Golden Lightning crackled and struck down on their heads.

"Damn it!"

Onigumo's Face was filled with anger. He either used his eight Long Sabers coated with Haki to block the electric shocks or continuously dodged using Moonwalk and Observation Haki.

But no matter what, he was indeed held up.

Mainly because there was too much Lightning striking down, like Heavy Rain pouring down.

This move 'Thunderstorm' by Bud was similar to Esdeath's 'Blizzard'. It only consumed his Stamina when it was initially released.

During the duration, the wind, snow, and Lightning were actually powered by nature itself; his role was merely to guide the Lightning in the Thunderclouds.

This resulted in continuous, incessant Lightning attacks as long as the Thunderclouds didn't dissipate and Bud himself wasn't defeated.

"A bit too arrogant."

Bullet narrowed his eyes, watching the Lightning constantly striking the Haki barrier.

Bud had successfully provoked his anger.

"Hmm?"

But just as he was about to make a move and take down another Air Force Admiral of The Empire, he seemed to discover something and stopped his movements, simultaneously letting out a highly dissatisfied complaint.

"This Bastard, he clearly said he'd leave the big fish for me, but he didn't keep his word!"

Meanwhile.

In the Air.

Just as Bud was focused on controlling the Lightning in the Thunderclouds to strike the Invaders below, a massive shadow suddenly enveloped him from behind.

At the same time, a strong Sense of Danger caused Fear to well up in his Heart, making his Expression and Body involuntarily stiffen.

"Thunder Armor!!"

Bud didn't hesitate at all, nor did he look back. He immediately released a large amount of Lightning to surround his Body. And in that instant, the Armor on his back was struck by a fierce heavy blow.

[Duang----]

Like a true roar of thunder, visible Air Current accompanied by streaks of purple Lightning spread out. Bud's figure turned into a Golden Meteor and fell towards the Chaos on the Battlefield below.

And in that instant, his ears faintly heard a roar, most of its Sound masked by the Loud Noise.

"What was that thunder thing..."

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 610: The Green Dragon Admiral Swallowed by White Light!

"Thunder Bagua!"

Although the person who was struck didn't hear clearly, many people around heard this roar filled with Fighting Intent.

At the same time.

Seeing the majestic General Bud, who was controlling Lightning in the air just a second ago, turn into a golden Beam and smash down fiercely in the next second, the Imperial Faction, from top to bottom, were all dumbfounded.

At this moment, everyone's Gaze was focused on that figure who was significantly taller than Bullet.

They saw this person had a fierce Face, an extremely imposing physique, was bare-chested, with messy black hair draped over his shoulders.

He wore a large blue Coat over his upper body, and on the thick, long Kanabo in his hand, purple Lightning was Coated around it.

On his head grew a pair of thick, long, curved horns, strongly resembling yak horns.

From his cheeks, neck, and arms to the skin on his Chest, all were covered in a layer of sky-blue Dragon Scales Markings, and a Dragon Tail behind him was flexibly swaying back and forth.

His overall image gave the troops of the Imperial Faction a strong Feeling of seeing a 'Demonic Dragon Human' from Myth.

"The Green Dragon Admiral has made his move!"

"Hahaha, I was just thinking why the Air Force's Green Dragon Admiral was delaying his move, so he was actually fishing for the enemy's Admiral!"

Throughout the vast Battlefield, the Officers and Soldiers of the World Government's Army and Air Force had their Morale greatly boosted by Kaido's appearance.

Now no one would bother to dwell on Kaido's former Pirate Identity.

Because he is now their side's Air Force Headquarters Admiral.

His powerful Strength can give them sufficient Safety and confidence.

As for Kaido himself, his current Identity and experiences are more in line with the Life he has always yearned for.

He enjoys everything now.

As for the goal of Pirate King, it now seems too ridiculous and insignificant.

"Feels good, but why does he have Haki?"

Kaido looked in surprise towards where Bud had fallen to the Ground.

That place was already shrouded in Smoke, and the thick dust made it impossible to see anything clearly.

However, the existence of Observation Haki allowed him to Perceive that Bud had not been killed instantly.

Life Return level Martial Arts, Imperial Arms. Armor of the Thunder God's Wrath Defense.

Coupled with the 'Thunder Armor' and the further Protection of Armament Haki, it was enough for that Air Force Admiral of The Empire to withstand Kaido's 'Thunder Bagua'.

"Hey, Kaido!"

"Didn't you agree with me not to make a move unless absolutely necessary!"

Just then, from below came Bullet's angry questioning, but Kaido laughed heartily without any embarrassment.

"Worororo~~!"

"Didn't you see this guy's appearance caused us a lot of Casualties? I think this is an absolutely necessary Situation. Besides, you've already killed an enemy Admiral, your Military Merit is already enough for your future Promotion to Admiral. You should be satisfied!"

Turns out, a few days ago, when the Air Force Fleet led by Kaido arrived at Muur Fortress.

At Bullet's request, they had a pure Physical Ability arm-wrestling match.

Their bet was that whoever lost could not easily make a move in the subsequent Combat, unless an absolutely necessary Situation arose.

The result was that the two clashed head-on and were locked in a stalemate for a full day and night.

In the end, the taller Body Size and older Age Kaido was pushed out of the circle drawn on the Ground by Bullet gritting his teeth.

This was incredible.

One must know that Kaido's Age was fourteen years older than Bullet's.

Moreover, he was also a Zoan Ability User, and no matter how you looked at it, it was unlikely that he would be weaker than the latter in Strength.

Yet at the final moment of the contest, Kaido was inexplicably pushed out by Bullet.

Onigumo and other Officers who witnessed it at the time were full of confusion.

In the end, everyone could only assume that Bullet's Talent was truly this terrifying.

As for the Mystery within this, presumably only the person himself Understands it best.

"Hmm?"

But in the short Time while Kaido and Bullet were Speaking, he suddenly Perceived from the rear of the Imperial Faction a dense barrage of Rockets flying towards them.

This Scene felt very familiar to Kaido.

Thinking carefully, when he Conquered the 'Titan World' last year, he and Linlin were also subjected to a concentrated Attack from similar Weapons, which Linlin then dealt with using 'Zeus'.

Now that Linlin wasn't here, he could only deal with it himself.

Immediately.

Directly under the shocked Gaze of countless people, from a 'Half-Dragon' over seven meters tall, he quickly transformed into a Mythical Azure Dragon nearly three hundred meters long.

"Divine Dragon?!"

Bud, who had just climbed out of the pit, looked up and saw this scene; the Thundercloud he had created above had simply become the best backdrop for the Green Dragon.

"Oh my God..."

"What is that thing, a Dragon?"

The hundreds of thousands of The Imperial Faction's Large Army gradually became panicked, because the Green Dragon that Kaido had turned into made them think of the Super Danger Beast from Legend that dwells in the clouds of the East Blue, the Divine Dragon!

But Kaido didn't care about their Reaction at all and directly towards the nearly thousand Rockets coming at him, opened his terrifying Dragon mouth.

"Blast Breath!"

In an instant, a large amount of Hotei surged out from his Gaping Maw, constantly intersecting with each Rocket, expanding, Exploding, with continuous Loud Noises like rumbling, directly suppressing all other sounds on the Battlefield.

This wasn't over yet.

The Thundercloud above seemed to want to join in the fun.

As streaks of golden-yellow Lightning appeared, countless Lightning, like a Heavy Rain, struck the Green Dragon's massive Body Size.

"Heh heh~"

Bullet glanced at Bud in the distance, let out a cold laugh, but did not make a move against him.

Instead, he lowered his head to look at Leone beside him, who had already recovered and was trying to escape.

"Woman, you are already my Captive, you'd better stay here obediently, otherwise, I'll make you take a nap first~~"

"..."

Leone's Expression stiffened.

She really didn't want to just faint like this.

As for the idea of fighting Bullet desperately, she still had it before Bud appeared.

But ever since that strike of Lightning mercilessly hit her, and then she was saved by Bullet's move, her Attitude towards The Empire suddenly became complicated.

After all, she wasn't like Nahas, who had extremely high loyalty towards The Empire.

Because she voluntarily joined the Imperial Army after becoming an adult, so there was no talk of any nurturing grace.

Regarding her training, her many years of Conquest could be considered great service and merit, and she never felt she owed The Empire anything.

"Excuse me, was Nahas captured by you?"

"Hmm?"

Bullet raised an eyebrow and grinned, Speaking: "What, is that kid your lover?"

"Ah? No, he's not..."

Leone hastily denied it, but her blushing cheeks made her words unconvincing. But just at this moment, a ball of intense White Light suddenly burst forth from above.

[BOOM!!!!]

The entire Battlefield instantly turned into a vast expanse of white. Those who closed their eyes in Time were fine, but those who didn't make it, both Humans and Danger Beasts, suffered terribly.

In this short Time of less than a second.

Countless Soldiers, Flame Rabbits, and even Giant Eagles and Fire Dragons had their eyes burned blind and fell towards the Ground wailing.

Bullet once again used Emission of Armament Haki, protecting himself and Leone, as well as Blande's Remains at his feet inside the Protection, blocking all incoming Shockwaves.

"Is that the Weapon called 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace' again? That's enough to give that guy Kaido a hard time, Hahahaha!"

When the White Light disappeared.

Bullet watched gleefully the enormous mass in the air, faintly showing a purplish-white ultra-High Temperature plasma sphere.

However, he was actually pondering in his Heart.

How many of this kind of Weapon did The Empire still have? Because even if he activated Awakening, he could at most withstand three continuously, and by the third one, he probably wouldn't know if he was alive or dead.

"Hmm?"

But just as this thought appeared in Bullet's mind, he saw falling from within the Thundercloud a Meteorite-like conical Shell, which caused his Pupil to suddenly contract.

"Not good!"

The next second, the second 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace' instantly Exploded just as the plasma Energy of the previous one was gradually dissipating, unleashing a second wave of intense White Light, swallowing the majestic Green Dragon.

(End of this chapter)

**Chapter 611: Bullet's Anger!**

Sea Star Mainland.

Inside the Command Hall of the Alien Strategy Committee Headquarters.

Lieutenant General Kong Ming, holding a Feather Fan and wearing a White Justice Coat, looked at the majority of the Virtual Screens that had turned white again, and muttered solemnly to himself with a solemn expression.

"This is the third one. Although we don't know exactly how many of these things The Empire has, it can already be confirmed that this Weapon is mass-producible."

The other Chairmen were also thoughtful.

It has been proven that the Five Paths Revolving Furnace indeed has the Power to cause damage to our side's Admirals.

So, if there are many of these, it is indeed big trouble.

Especially when combined with that Ballistic Missile, they can achieve beyond-visual-range long-range carpet bombing.

If The Empire is pushed too far and continues to launch them towards the two Main Combat Divisions led by Bullet and Kaido, then the World Government is very likely to lose a second Admiral, as well as a Combat Power that was about to become an Admiral.

This is terrifying!

"Hehehe, there shouldn't be many, right? Otherwise, why would they send out hundreds of thousands of Large Army? They could just throw 'Five Paths Revolving Furnaces' directly at the two Main Combat Divisions led by Bullet."

Chairman Fernandes said softly.

"Indeed, but judging by their ability to use two consecutively, they should still have quite a bit left. This requires us to be careful!"

Vice Chairman Burwo Gabriel, who is responsible for Otherworld Administrative Management, reminded them.

Immediately after, Vice Chairman Hobson Samuel, who is responsible for Otherworld Judicial Affairs, slammed the table and sighed.

"It's a pity that Meilard didn't know how many 'Five Paths Revolving Furnaces' The Empire has, let alone the production situation of this thing. Otherwise, she would have truly achieved Great Merit!"

Kong Ming Shake Head and replied.

"According to what Meilard said, her previous Position in The Empire was similar to a CP9 Captain or CP0 Captain on our side, so it's not strange that she didn't know the highest-level Confidential information."

At this moment, Vice Chairman Marron Wifflered, who was usually taciturn but in charge of financial authority, raised a question.

"That... Didn't they say that the opponent's Marine Admiral was captured by Aokiji?"

Everyone understood what he meant. Since she was a Marine Admiral, she definitely knew more than Meilard.

Moreover, The Empire's Admiral is equivalent to the World Government's Fleet Admiral, so wouldn't Interrogation of Esdeath reveal more Intelligence?

"Abandon that idea. She has already been taken as a concubine by a certain Celestial Dragons."

Chairman Fernandez glanced at Vice Chairman Marron Wifflered.

As expected, upon hearing this, the latter's Expression changed drastically, and he quickly waved his hand.

"Just pretend I didn't say anything!"

At the same time, the Screen Wall, composed of pieces of Virtual Screens, was rapidly recovering to show normal Screen Feed, which also caused the people present to quickly quiet down.

At this moment, whether here, in the Room of Authority, the Command Department, or the Air Force Headquarters, everyone was waiting for Kaido to reappear on the Footage.

They wanted to see how much Effect taking two 'Five Paths Revolving Furnaces' consecutively would have on an Admiral Level Combat Power.

"They're out!"

Imperial Arms World, Northern Empire, the Great Plains in front of Mount Famu.

At this moment, both the White Light and the plasma had dissipated.

Even the Thundercloud Bud had previously created had long since been completely blown away by the fierce Shockwave.

However, the brilliant Sunlight did not fall upon this messy Battlefield again, where Corpse were strewn everywhere, blood flowed like rivers, and wrecked Tank and Fire Dragon Remains were everywhere.

Because in the High Altitude.

Although the previous Green Dragon was no longer there, replacing it was an even larger, Super Giant Fire Dragon, long enough to cover the sky and block out the sun, reaching a thousand meters in length and over a hundred meters wide.

It practically replaced the Sun, bringing light and heat to this Heaven and Earth.

Only...

This light was Gunfire Flash! This heat was scorching heat!

Those Officers and Soldiers from both sides who had no Haki or insufficient Haki cultivation only felt a wave of Heatwave rushing towards them.

In just a few breaths, sweat had already started to appear on their foreheads.

Those who felt comfortable at the scene were only the Flame Rabbit and Fire Dragon.

Just at this moment, Bullet seemed to have discovered something, and instantly stomped and exploded the Ground beneath his feet. Following a Loud Noise, his entire body transformed into a black Lightning and flew into the air.

"Damn it..."

But this also caused Leone to struggle to resist the Gale Air Current produced by his movements.

This also made her feel a stronger sense of Despair regarding the Power Difference between the two sides.

On the other side, when Bullet came not far from Kaido's Manifestation, the 'Great Torch Dragon'.

He indeed saw that the front of this 'Fire Dragon' was actually incomplete and damaged, and was rapidly dissipating at a Speed visible to the naked eye.

And the Green Dragon Main Body hidden within the forehead of the 'Fire Dragon'.

At this moment was also covered in Burn Injury across its Dragon Body, with streaks of Pale Purple Current crackling on its body.

Kaido's Consciousness was already somewhat blurry.

One can imagine that if a third 'Five Paths Revolving Furnace' came, he would likely be blown to death.

Fortunately, he is not dead yet.

Then with his powerful Physique, the Life Force of a Zoan Awakened User, World's high-Nutrition Food, and the current Medical Treatment level of the Medical Academy, it is believed that he will fully recover before long.

But right now, Kaido has indeed lost the Ability to continue Combat!

"Bu... Bullet..."

Kaido looked somewhat groggily at Bullet, who was carrying him horizontally.

The current him had changed from Azure Dragon Form back to Human Form.

If Bullet hadn't caught him, he would have continued Freefall, falling to the Ground.

"Stop talking nonsense. Go back to the rear and sleep. I'll handle the next Matter myself!"

Bullet snorted coldly with an expressionless face, but indeed didn't say any unpleasant mocking words.

He just carried Kaido and flew towards the nearest Flying Warship.

Because he knew that Kaido took the Crime for him.

Those two just now were 100% prepared by The Empire for himself.

It was just because Kaido suddenly appeared and knocked down that Bud that the strike Target was temporarily changed.

To be honest, if it had been Bullet instead, his current fate would likely be even worse.

Because even if his Combine-Combine Fruit was Awakening, it also requires the process of Combining with surrounding Substance.

The opponent clearly wouldn't give him such ample preparation Time.

Moreover, he is not a Zoan Awakened User, and is even inferior compared to Kaido in terms of Life Force.

This also made Bullet completely Angered. Even on the way flying with Kaido, the Pupil in his eyes were also flashing with scarlet Radiance.

And when he returned to the Battlefield again, he discovered that neither Bud, nor Leone, or even Blande's Corpse were gone.

And the remaining over a hundred thousand Troops from Imperial Faction were fighting and retreating, continuously withdrawing towards the Defense Line in the Direction of Mount Famu.

"You'd best pray you still have two, three, or even more Five Paths Revolving Furnaces..."

Bullet slowly squatted down, pressing his palms tightly against the severely cracked Ground.

Whoosh la la la————

As his Combine-Combine Fruit Ability within his body was fully activated, a large amount of Purple-Black Substance began to surge out from his body, continuously spreading out in all directions.

Soil, stones, Rifle, Steel Saber, Cannon, crashed Fighter Aircraft, wrecked Tank.

As long as it was Inorganic Matter, they were all drawn into it, and rapidly gathered, merged, and shaped towards Bullet's Position.

At the same time, the Officers and Soldiers from the World Government side were frantically scattering towards the periphery.

Although the Combine-Combine Fruit Ability wouldn't pull them in.

But the ground beneath their feet was continuously disappearing under the devouring of those Purple-Black Substance.

If they continued to stay here, they would be trapped in a Bottomless Pit.

Then wanting to climb out again would be too troublesome, and they could easily be affected by Bullet's impending attack, in which case they would truly die unjustly!

Not long after, a Super Giant, whose main body was composed of earth and stone, reaching a thousand meters in height, stood tall in the center of the large pit with a Diameter of several kilometers.

For Human in front of it, calling themselves Ant is not an exaggeration.

Bullet didn't hesitate at all. When his "body" was fully formed.

He directly Hardening a layer of Armament Haki, emitting a faint blue Radiance, on the hundreds-of-meters-long Rock Arm.

"Ultimate Giant Cannon!!"

He was seen roaring in Anger while fiercely hammering down towards the Imperial Army Headquarters in front of Mount Famu.

Roar!!!!!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 612: The Alchemy Kingdom's Reaction!

The moment Douglas Bullet's fist smashed down.

It was as if Heaven and Earth were collapsing, the ground shaking, and a Gale sweeping through.

The entire Heaven and Earth experienced a violent Tremor because of it.

It was like a pillar supporting the sky, carrying the Anger of a Demon God, slamming down on a nest gathered by Ants.

Instantly.

The Defense Line Faction, which the Imperial Faction had spent a long time building, was torn apart.

Soaring earth and rocks were shaken high into the High Altitude, transforming into a magnificent wave of Loess.

At this moment.

Nearly a hundred thousand Imperial Soldiers/Officers, along with countless types of Danger Beasts, were turned into meat paste or Blood Mist, then deeply buried by the falling waves of earth.

Tragic!

Large ground fissures continuously formed under the tearing force of the immense Strength, swallowing the Survivors who weren't instantly blasted to death.

However, even more Soldiers were like black Ants, forcefully thrown hundreds of meters into the air by the fierce Gale.

No matter how terrified they screamed, they could only watch helplessly as they got further and further from the Ground, and finally watched as they got closer and closer to the Ground...

"It's not over yet!!"

Bullet's Rage didn't seem to be fully vented with just one strike.

He roared, and incredibly, he transformed that azure giant hand of the Earth from a palm into a fist, swinging it towards Mount Farm Peak in the distance, which was at a similar Height to him.

This looked like a simple straight punch.

But the moment he struck, the air within dozens of miles of Heaven and Earth exploded and boiled, turning into waves of white mist that burst open, accompanied by deafening Sonic Boom.

[Roar!!]

The next moment, an azure fist-shaped Astral Wind, like a massive Energy Cannonball, streaked across nearly ten kilometers of the Sky, heavily impacting Mount Famu.

So, this was the true usage of the move 'Ultimate Giant Cannon'.

Through Emission of Armament Haki, mixed with fierce Fist Wind, it formed an azure Air Bullet that could be called indestructible, comparable to a nuclear explosion.

This could no longer be described as the ground shaking; mountain collapse and ground splitting were the most direct descriptions.

Mount Farm Peak, which had existed for countless years, had its main body completely explode and collapse, forming Rock Formation and stones of various sizes that flew out.

At the same time, the Commotion generated by the collision turned into a storm, so much so that the changes here could even be seen from outside the Planet...

"Awoooooo——————"

The thousand-meter Monster formed by Bullet's fusion retracted its right arm, tilted its head back, and let out a roar like an ancient Brute Beast towards the Sky.

The sound was so loud that faint, translucent sound waves could be seen spreading outwards in circles.

With just two strikes, he completely routed the six hundred thousand main Large Army assembled by The Empire.

More than half were killed or injured, a truly tragic sight!

But what Bullet didn't know was that his act of shattering Mount Famu with a punch and roaring towards the sky.

Immediately alerted the peak existences located in Various Places in the World.

Far away in the west, in the Capital of the Alchemy Kingdom, within the Principal's Office of the Truth Alchemy Academy.

A white man in his forties or fifties, with shoulder-length curly grey hair.

Wearing a wine-red scholar's robe covered in intricate golden Markings, he was lowering his head, Un hurried, perusing various Documents on his Office Desk.

Suddenly.

He raised his head and looked out the window towards the eastern Sky, his face filled with surprise, muttering to himself.

"Such a powerful Aura, has some Divine Beast been Angered? No, the Aura is very unfamiliar..."

[Thump thump thump!]

Just then, the Door to the Office was urgently knocked, conveying the anxious Heart of the person outside.

"Come in."

As soon as the words fell, the Door was pushed open with a bang.

A young man in a White Robe with blue-purple Markings printed on it walked in, his face dark and stern, his eyes flowing with intense Rage.

"Teacher Isaac, News has come from the Plato Region. Professor Huang has died in battle, and Professor Xiu is injured!"

"Fortunately, Professor Xiu successfully escaped back to the main camp and received timely treatment from a Bio Alchemist. He is now out of serious danger."

"According to Professor Xiu, their first Defense Line has been breached. He is currently leading the remaining hundred thousand-plus Large Army, relying on the treacherous terrain of the Plato Region, to barely stabilize the Situation."

The White Robe youth quickly and clearly explained the Matter.

Then he placed two opened Letters on the Office Desk.

"This one is the intelligence on enemy Abilities recorded by Professor Xiu, and the other is from the Imperial side, regarding a type of Supernatural Power called 'Haki' and 'Devil Fruit'."

"Huang... I didn't expect that 'Flame Alchemist' would actually... Please wait a moment, Taylor."

Principal Isaac picked up the first Letter with a solemn expression and read it carefully. After finishing, he calmly picked up the second Letter.

During this process, he gradually came to Understand the World Government's Power System more clearly.

Powerful Sword Masters comparable to those of the Shenhe Island Nation.

Armament Haki that can resist various Alchemy attacks, and Observation Haki that can make a Prediction of any attack and movement, and Sense Aura.

And Devil Fruit that can produce strange Supernatural Abilities.

"So that's it. It seems Professor Huang died because of this Haki..."

Principal Isaac keenly sensed the huge threat Haki posed to them Alchemists.

Compared to that, Devil Fruit Users could be entirely seen as humanoid Danger Beasts.

Even the Logia Users mentioned in the report, who are said to be immune to physical attacks and can only be harmed by Haki, didn't seem like a big deal to him.

Even if they turned their Body into natural Elements, they could just be countered based on the Characteristic of the corresponding Element.

They Alchemists were originally a group of professionals who spent years Researching natural Elements!

"Teacher, I request to go to Plato and deliver a heavy judgment to those Invaders from Another World!"

Taylor's expression was stern, and in his eyes flickered the Gunfire Flash of Anger.

Principal Isaac looked up at his genius Disciple, who at only twenty-four years old had already mastered the 'Material Synthesis' Ability and been promoted to Senior Alchemist.

Alchemists of this Rank could easily combine the Biological Material of Magic Beasts with material substances to form Alchemy Items (Ministerial Arms).

If they also had sufficient expertise in the field of biology, they could also integrate the Biological Material of Magic Beasts into the Human Body...

If they had a 'Philosopher's Stone', the Manufacturing of Magic Items would only take a period of Time.

These were the things The Empire referred to as 'Imperial Arms'.

It was just a pity that the 'Philosopher's Stone' had always been strictly forbidden from private Research by the Alchemy Kingdom.

So, for most Alchemists, it was something of Legend.

However, over ten years ago, a Witch named Dorothea successfully stole one from the Royal Palace Treasury. It was said that she was now the Chief Alchemist on The Empire's side...

"Don't be anxious. First, tell me, if you were facing the 'Haki Sword Master' mentioned in this intelligence, how would you deal with them?"

"This student would try to maintain a Safe Distance from them, and then use Alchemy to consume their Strength and Stamina."

Hearing Teacher Isaac's question, Taylor replied in a deep voice, lost in thought.

"Because this student believes that no matter what Supernatural Ability it is, it must obey the two great laws: 'Equivalent Exchange' and 'Energy Conservation'."

"And according to the introduction from the Imperial side, the essence of this Haki is actually the individual's Mental Power."

"I can use Alchemy Lightning, which also possesses Mental Power, to attack them. Alchemy Energy mainly originates from the Earth and the Gate of Truth. The role of Mental Power is merely imagination and guidance. The opponent cannot possibly outlast me."

But Principal Isaac continued to question.

"You still haven't answered me. What if the opponent gets close?"

"Have you ever considered the consequence of an Alchemist being closed in on by a Sword Master who is immune to Alchemy at the same Rank?"

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Chapter 613: Where is Grandfather Going?

Thick dark clouds covered the sky, and crystalline snowflakes danced through the air.

The vast sea flowed mightily, with waves rolling one after another towards the distance.

On the boundless, wide ocean, dozens of warships from two different sides were engaged in a chaotic battle, baptized by a rain of arrows and cannon fire.

Slaughter, slaughter, a fight to the death!

To the west, more than twenty modern-style Steel Warships, leveraging their Artillery Range which far exceeded that of the opponent, continuously bombarded the nearly hundred extremely ancient Sail Wooden Ships in the distance.

In the sky.

From time to time, a dozen or so silver Rockets, spraying fiery tails, would swiftly streak across the sky, destroying target enemy ships or massive Sea Beasts with accuracy far superior to Cannonballs.

These were 'Thunder Spear' type Rockets produced in the 'Titan World'. The Weapons Research Institute had made some Renovations to them according to the requirements of the Marine Headquarters and then equipped them onto the Warships.

Thus, the World Government now possessed its own Missile Destroyers.

Although the World Government did not yet have Artificial Satellites to assist with Positioning Navigation, Vegapunk of the Academy of Science had taken some time to develop something called a 'Hemispherical Inertial Navigation Gyroscope'.

It could provide accurate Positioning Navigation without the need for Artificial Satellites, and it offered better stability against Electronic Interference than Artificial Satellites.

Of course, if the Distance was too great, the Accuracy was indeed slightly worse than Satellites, but it was sufficient for Missile strikes.

However, the biggest opponents for the World Government's Marines at this moment were not the Sail Wooden Ships, but the strange Monsters beneath the Seabed.

These were the Ocean Danger Beasts of this World.

Their Body Size was not only enormous, but they also possessed their own Supernatural Abilities. Among them, a black Octopus two to three hundred meters tall was the most ferocious.

It endured various Cannonballs, Rockets, and even Slashes from Marine Officers, wildly striking the World Government's Warships with its eight thick, long Tentacles.

Or it would spray highly poisonous Ink, dyeing the surrounding Sea Surface pitch black, even poisoning its own Sea Beasts to death.

The God-Harmony Island Fleet was located on the east side of the Great Sea.

They seemed to possess some Means of taming or controlling these Sea Monsters, and the wooden ships were truly only used as ships, without even a single Cannon on them.

Furthermore, they had a large number of Samurai wielding Blades, and each of them was extremely agile, with Swordsmanship that was quite exquisite. Those who could unleash Sword Aura were everywhere.

These Swordsmen used the massive bodies of the Sea Beasts as platforms, fighting back and forth with the Officers of the Marine Headquarters above the Sea Surface.

They clashed and collided from time to time, the crisp clang of metal echoing incessantly.

Although these Swordsmen often found it difficult to Resist against Officers who possessed Observation Haki.

However, when facing Marine Officers who only possessed Armament Haki or no Haki at all, they could achieve certain results through their exquisite Swordsmanship and coordination.

Not only that, on the side of the God-Harmony Fleet, there was a group of archers wearing black masks on their faces. They seemed to be both male and female, but their Archery was extremely formidable.

They could not only hit Marine Soldiers moving at High-Speed Movement but also occasionally Intercept Cannonballs whistling through the air.

If someone approached, some of them would directly draw the Twin Swords from their backs, summon the Kawamatsu responsible for vigilance from underwater, and together with them, engage the attacking Marine Captains, buying time for their companions behind them to continue Shooting.

These people were the Ninja of the Shenhe Island Nation!

In this Country, those with excellent Archery were not necessarily Ninja, but any Ninja was definitely skilled in Archery.

As for the Kawamatsu, they belonged to a type of Ocean Danger Beast.

In appearance, they resembled Humans with four Limbs and flowing hair, but their mouths were sharp, and they had a light green turtle shell on their backs.

They could not only move normally in the Water but also had astonishing Swimming Speed and terrifying Leg Strength. They most liked to leap out of the Water and then kick their Target to death with one foot.

Or they would swim up quickly from underwater and kick through the Ship Bottom.

In other words, their threat to Warships was very similar to Torpedoes. Although their Power was slightly weaker, they excelled in flexibility and Attack Frequency.

After all, if one kick wasn't enough, they would just do it a few more times.

Because these Kawamatsu only existed in the Shenhe Island Nation, the Imperial Faction had not included them in their records or assigned them a Rank.

At this time, the Kawamatsu guarding near these Ninja were a minority. Most of the Kawamatsu were in the Deep Sea, engaged in underwater combat with the World Government's Marine Fish-Man Unit.

In terms of numbers, the Fish-Man Tribe from the World numbered around five hundred, while the number of Kawamatsu was upwards of three thousand.

And this was not all the Kawamatsu the Shenhe Island Nation possessed.

For nearly a thousand years, the Shenhe Island Nation had already developed a mature model for breeding Kawamatsu. These Kawamatsu were equivalent to the Marines' low-level Soldiers, Laborers, and Cannon Fodder.

To this day, countless Imperial Navy personnel have died at the hands of Kawamatsu, and countless Imperial Warships have sunk beneath the feet of Kawamatsu. Of course, countless Kawamatsu have also died in large and small Naval Warfare battles.

Esdeath must have the deepest feelings about this point.

In short, the Shenhe Island Nation side, relying on the joint operation of Sea Beasts, Kawamatsu, Swordsmen, and Ninja, managed to block the Marine Fleet from the World Government side.

Actually, according to the Plan, the former should have also had the Imperial Navy led by Esdeath as reinforcement at this time.

However, from ancient times to the present, Plans can never keep up with the changes in the situation.

The Capital of the Shenhe Island Nation. In the green mountains behind Sirius City.

An extremely aged old man with tightly closed eyes was seen sitting cross-legged on top of a large round stone. On his knees rested an unremarkable Long Saber with a White Hilt.

Behind him was a surging Waterfall hanging like a water curtain. A large amount of water flow continuously pounded into the lake pool below, creating a series of shocking roaring sounds.

Beside this large round stone, there was a smaller round stone, a few sizes smaller.

Sitting cross-legged on it was a black-haired girl who looked seventeen or eighteen years old, with a cold and aloof demeanor. A Long Saber also rested on her legs, but its Scabbard was black.

Suddenly, as the old man abruptly opened his eyes, the originally Solemn Aura was suddenly broken.

"Grandfather, what's wrong?"

The black-haired girl sensed the abnormality in the Atmosphere. Opening a pair of sharp, beautiful black eyes like an eagle's, she looked up at the other party in surprise.

"Lord Shenlong just gave This Old Man a Divine Oracle, telling us to be careful with the Enemy from Another World that has appeared this time. Among them are multiple powerful individuals comparable to 'Immortal Spirit' (Super Danger Beast / Western Divine Beast)."

"Moreover, the other 'Immortal Spirit' in Various Places in the World have also awakened from their slumber!"

The black-haired girl was greatly shocked. People comparable to 'Immortal Spirit'?

"Grandfather, how can there be such people? Didn't you say that even you, as a Sword Saint, and the Stigma Alchemist in the West, can at most Resist against an 'Immortal Spirit' for a while?"

The old man held the Scabbard and slowly stood up. The water vapor and Strong Wind generated by the Waterfall as it fell behind him caused his loose white kimono to flap loudly.

"That's why, This Old Man is also very curious. It's truly something to look forward to..."

"I, Yejian Tsukahara, have lived for eighty-one years without encountering an Opponent, my career undefeated. To have the opportunity to encounter such individuals is truly a fortunate event. If the opponent is a Swordsman, that would be even better!"

As his words progressed, the Fighting Intent on this Shenhe Sword Saint surged more and more intensely.

His formidable Aura produced immense Pressure that even made the black-haired girl feel difficulty breathing.

It was the first time she had seen her kind and gentle Grandfather display such a Powerful Posture.

"Let's go."

"Grandfather, where are you going?"

"To the Vast Sea."

(End of this chapter)