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Li Cang's expression turned grim as he warned, "Ye Yu, are you looking to start a fight? If you engage in battle with our Chosen One Pirate Crew, the Azure Dragon Pirates, who left in disgrace, will surely seize the opportunity to return, and you'll be finished."

Ye Yu replied indifferently, "Let them come back if they want."

This made Li Cang's expression grow even more serious. With Lin Muxue still not present, even though their Chosen One Pirate Crew was formidable, they would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.

Moreover, if Lin Muxue did appear, she might already be injured.

The members of the Chosen One Pirate Crew also began to panic slightly. It wasn't that they lacked confidence, but engaging in battle would inevitably result in significant casualties, and none of them wanted to die.

Li Cang spoke gravely, "Aren't you planning to participate in the Mystic Realm? Does your Pirate Crew really enjoy stirring up trouble so much? Do you not care about the lives of your crewmates?"

At this, the crew of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew burst into laughter.

"Hahaha."

"Moral blackmail?"

"It's not that we enjoy causing trouble. We wouldn't attack a Pirate Crew without reason."

...

Ye Yu nodded, "Well said. Additionally, the mortality rate of my Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is currently zero, which is unprecedented. As for causing trouble? Your previous alliance's threats and repeated sarcastic remarks—did you think I wouldn't notice? Especially you and Lin Muxue, who were the most vocal. Now, stand still and let me slap you a few times. That way, we can avoid a fight with your Chosen One Pirate Crew."

Hearing this, Li Cang's expression changed, and he roared in anger.

"Don't even think about it! You're dreaming! That would be too humiliating. I'm also a Chosen One, and I've eaten the Might Might Fruit. I'm the vice-captain of the Chosen One Pirate Crew. Standing still and letting you slap me? Where would my dignity be? How would my crewmates look at me?"

Ye Yu gestured, "Then, all members of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew."

"Here!"

Instantly, the resounding response of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew echoed across the area.

Ye Yu gave the order, "Prepare for battle..."

However, suddenly, many members of the Chosen One Pirate Crew spoke up.

"Vice-captain, to avoid this battle and prevent casualties in our Chosen One Pirate Crew, you should stand still and let him hit you. That way, we can avoid it."

"Yes, Vice-captain. Although it's embarrassing, for the sake of the team, just endure it."

"With the Captain not here, if we fight, we'll be at a disadvantage. The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is stronger than we imagined. If we fight, we'll definitely suffer more casualties. So, we can't fight."

"Getting slapped a few times can prevent this. Vice-captain, for our sake, let him hit you."

...

This made Li Cang grit his teeth in fury.

"Where is your backbone?!"

"We're not spineless. This is for the greater good."

Ye Yu grew impatient, "I'll give you three seconds to decide. After three seconds, we'll engage in battle directly."

"Three... two..."

Ye Yu began the countdown.

Li Cang's expression rapidly changed, growing uglier and more tense. He was well aware that if a battle broke out, the situation might turn out far worse than expected. The cohesion of the Chosen One Pirate Crew wasn't that strong. If they were at a significant disadvantage, many would likely choose to flee or beg for mercy, wanting to join the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew. On the battlefield, losing courage before the fight even began and deserting would be fatal. Once someone took the lead, it would snowball, and more people would fear becoming deserters.

In that case, the disadvantage would only grow larger.

Just as Ye Yu was about to call out "one," Li Cang hurriedly and reluctantly spoke up.

"Wait a moment."

"Have you made your decision?" Ye Yu sneered at Li Cang, as if certain of his choice.

Li Cang struggled with his decision: "I'll stand here and let you hit me! I hope you'll keep your word and not engage in battle with our Chosen One Pirate Crew."

"Agreed."

Ye Yu signaled: "Zhang Tian, start the live stream."

"Yes, Captain."

Zhang Tian used her ability, her hands controlling multiple live-streaming devices, all aimed at Li Cang.

Soon, a large number of viewers flooded in. After all, it was the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's live stream, which had garnered immense attention. In an instant, there were a million people watching online.

And the numbers were still rapidly increasing.

Ten seconds later, Ye Yu saw that the viewer count had reached ten million and felt it was about time.

"Alright, let's begin."

Li Cang's face turned extremely grim, on the verge of exploding with anger. He didn't dare look at the camera and quickly turned around.

Ye Yu frowned: "Turn around and face the camera."

"You! This is too much! You're humiliating me in front of the whole world!"

"That's exactly the point. Otherwise, it wouldn't be enough for just these people to see. Hurry up, stop dawdling. Introduce yourself, or we'll go to war."

Immediately, behind Ye Yu, Xia Ling's body erupted with cold energy, freezing the ground around her. Zhao Yan'er's body surged with flames, Zhou Xing's right foot ignited with fire, and Sun Long drew his sword.

This prompted the crew members of the Chosen One Pirate Crew to urge:

"Vice Captain, hurry up."

"For the sake of the Chosen One Pirate Crew, what does it matter if you're humiliated in front of the world?"

"We'll remember your contribution."

...

Li Cang, feeling utterly humiliated, turned around to face the camera and introduced himself.

"My name is Li Cang, Vice Captain of the Chosen One Pirate Crew."

In the live stream, the number of onlookers continued to grow, reaching thirty million.

"What's going on here?"

"The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew has encountered the Chosen One Pirate Crew."

"It seems that to avoid a fight, Li Cang has to take a slap."

"Hahaha, the Chosen One Pirate Crew is too embarrassed to fight."

"The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is incredibly strong. No top-tier pirate crew dares to challenge them one-on-one, especially now during their peak."

...

Li Cang felt deeply humiliated. The more of a prodigy one is, the stronger their sense of pride. Facing such a situation was an immense source of shame, anger, and frustration.

This was exactly what Ye Yu wanted, to vent his anger.

Ye Yu raised his right hand and delivered a fierce slap to Li Cang's face, reminding him:

"I'm not using Haki, so don't use Armament Haki either."

Li Cang had no choice but to comply.

Slap!

The slap sent Li Cang spinning three times in the air before he landed on the ground, writhing in pain. A clear, crimson handprint appeared on his right cheek, which quickly swelled up. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and several teeth were knocked out.

"That hurts."

Li Cang's head was buzzing.

The onlookers could also imagine the pain. After all, Ye Yu had contracted seven Non-Ability Users, and their combined strength was formidable. Even without Armament Haki, the power of his slap was intense.

Li Cang angrily protested: "You hit too hard!"

Ye Yu scoffed: "You're just too weak. I only used a bit of strength."

Li Cang thought that was impossible—it was more than just a bit. But he had no choice but to stand up and continue taking the hits.

Slap!

Another slap sent Li Cang spinning in the air again, and the other side of his face swelled up.

Ye Yu examined him with approval: "Not bad, very symmetrical."

Li Cang stood up, and everyone who saw him couldn't help but laugh. Even some members of the Chosen One Pirate Crew covered their mouths, trying to suppress their laughter.

It was indeed symmetrical, with both sides of his face swollen high, resembling King Kong.

Li Cang's mind buzzed from the blow, feeling dizzy and in excruciating pain. This wasn't just a slap; it felt like a massive hammer had been swung into his face.

"I can't take it anymore, it's too painful. A few more slaps, and my face will be deformed, my facial bones will crack."

Ye Yu, however, was quite pleased: "Sure, if you can't handle it, then let's start the fight."

The crew of the Chosen One Pirate Crew quickly chimed in.

"Vice Captain, just take a few more slaps."

"You've already endured two such painful slaps; giving up now would be a waste. Hang in there."

"Vice Captain, as the ship's doctor, I'll treat you later."

...

(End of Chapter)