NABC Chapter 211 The Truth of the Holy Grail War, Intercepting Blackbeard
Chapter 211 The Truth of the Holy Grail War, Intercepting Blackbeard
Chapter 211 The Truth of the Holy Grail War, Intercepting Blackbeard
Sky Island, above the sobbing cloud valley, the situation is extremely precarious.
Indra's partial manifestation of the thunder god was enraged to the extreme.
The destructive lightning sphere, with a diameter of one kilometer, no longer stopped. Instead, it compressed and condensed at an even more violent speed. The energy at its core turned from golden to incandescent white, and the light it emitted scorched the air. Its mere existence caused the rock walls of the cloud valley below to begin to vaporize.
"Eastern immortals, since you choose to protect the rebellious, then you shall all bear the wrath of the gods!"
Indra's roar shook the entire Sky Island.
Taigong Wang frowned, wielding his God-Slaying Whip repeatedly, sending profound runes into the void in an attempt to soothe the raging energy once more, but this time, the effect was greatly reduced.
Indra clearly used his true power, and his divine might had surpassed the scope that Taigong Wang could easily interfere with.
"The Heavenly Emperor has become truly enraged, forcibly using power beyond the limits by communicating with the laws of this realm, which may trigger a chain reaction of collapse."
Yang Jian said in a deep voice, his three-pointed double-edged sword already radiating a chilling light, and his divine eye on his forehead fully opened, locking onto the core law meridians of the Thunder God Mask.
"It must be broken by force, or its source of power must be severed."
Cut off the source of its power?
Everyone immediately thought of the Tear of the Clouds, which had been stolen by Blackbeard, and—Arjuna, the Avenger imprisoned at Marine Headquarters.
But distant water cannot quench a nearby fire.
With its core stolen, the Cloud Tear became increasingly transparent, its mournful cry as faint as a whisper. Instinctively, it drifted toward the pillar of golden bell light, as if the bell's tolling, imbued with the promise and will to liberate, was its only solace.
As Luffy watched the Cloud Tears dissipate, he looked up at the lightning sphere in the sky that was powerful enough to destroy everything. In his Nikka form, his rubber body throbbed violently with anger and determination.
He suddenly looked at Taigong Wang and Yang Jian: "Hey! You two look pretty good! Do you have any ideas?"
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"We can't let it just disappear! We can't let this unreasonable guy destroy everything!"
Taigong Wang looked at Luffy, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He could sense the liberating power emanating from Luffy that was different from the rules of this world.
"Young friend, your will may be a variable. However, the power of this god is beyond what ordinary methods can withstand."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Karna, Ace, and the others.
"Perhaps—only by using the ultimate force to forcibly deflect or neutralize its core attack can we secure a glimmer of hope for this newborn spirit, and for you all."
"How?" Karna asked succinctly, the light of his Sun Armor rising once more; he was prepared to sacrifice himself.
"Erlang and I can try to break through its divine power barrier for a moment and weaken the power of the lightning ball as much as possible." Taigongwang pointed to the core of the blazing white lightning ball.
"But ultimately, a force strong enough is needed to detonate or deflect it from within or at a critical juncture the moment it is weakened."
"This move is extremely dangerous; the perpetrators are very likely to—"
"I'll do it!" Luffy shouted without hesitation, his rubber arms suddenly extending and pounding his chest, creating a booming, liberating rhythm.
"I can do it! As long as there's even the slightest possibility!"
"Luffy!" Zoro, Sanji, and the others exclaimed in unison.
"Luffy, don't be impulsive!" Ace hurriedly stopped him.
"Hehe, it's okay!" Luffy flashed his signature bright smile, but his eyes were incredibly determined.
"I believe in you! And I believe in myself! How can I keep my promise and continue the adventure if I don't take down this arrogant bastard?"
Just then, the Cloud Tear, which had been drifting toward the pillar of light of the Golden Bell, seemed to sense Luffy's determination. Its faint light flickered, and it changed direction, slowly merging into Luffy's body in his Nikka form, which resembled a white haze!
A cool and vast will instantly connected with Luffy's consciousness!
Luffy didn't feel a surge in power, but rather felt his senses being extended infinitely. He seemed to hear the breathing of countless cloud shells on Sky Island, feel the pulse of the ley line beacons, and even vaguely touch the divine power node that enveloped Sky Island!
Cloud Tears temporarily entrusted Luffy with its perception and potential as part of Sky Island!
"What is this?!" Luffy was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Haha! I get it! You're helping me too!"
Taigong Wang and Yang Jian exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
This fusion of life forms and resonance of wills is rare even in their long history.
"Since that's the case—opportunity knocks but once!" Yang Jian no longer hesitated, pointed his three-pointed double-edged sword forward, and his figure transformed into a golden light, rushing towards the Thunder God's Face first!
"Howling Celestial Dog, follow me to break through the barrier!"
The divine beast, the Celestial Hound, roared, its body growing longer in the wind, transforming into a giant dog. It spat out white divine light that purified evil spirits, and together with Yang Jian's attack, it crashed fiercely into the invisible barrier constructed by Indra's divine power!
Taigong Wang sat cross-legged atop the Qilin, with the God-Slaying Whip hovering above his head, chanting incantations, his body radiating a hazy, ethereal light.
Then, the thought pattern unfolded, inheriting the power of Grandmaster Taigong!
Immediately begin forcibly stripping away the energy structure surrounding the lightning sphere!
"Now! Straw Hat Boy!" Taigong Wang shouted.
Indra's divine face roared in fury. Although Yang Jian and Xiaotian's attack did not completely break through the barrier, it caused it to fluctuate violently and cracks appeared!
Taigong Wang's magic was like a millstone, gradually grinding away and transforming the destructive energy surrounding the lightning ball!
Luffy took a deep breath, and Nikka's body expanded to its limit. With the combined senses of the Cloud Tears, he clearly saw a tiny energy node at the core of the weakened lightning ball!
"Rubber rubber—" He plunged his legs deep into the ground, and the awakened power of the Rubber Fruit assimilated a large area around him.
All the power—Nika's will to liberate, the trust of his companions, his unwavering commitment to the promise, and the Sky Island wish granted by the Tears of the Clouds—all converged in his right fist!
"Watch this! Indra, this is Nika's—Fist of Promise!!!"
His fist did not strike the lightning ball directly, but instead, in a way that transcended the laws of physics, it pierced through the crack in the barrier created by Yang Jian and Taigong Wang, and struck the energy hub node with unparalleled precision!
There was no explosion.
Time seemed to stand still for a moment.
The blazing white, destructive ball of lightning, like a punctured balloon or a building block that has lost its support, instantly lost its balance of violent energy, resulting in an uncontrollable implosion and deflection!
"What—" Indra's divine face was clearly a little surprised, while his true form, far away on Angel Island, slightly curled the corners of his mouth.
"So that's how it is—it wasn't for nothing that I played the villain—"
Rumble! ...
Amidst a deafening roar, most of the energy in the lightning sphere was annihilated inside, while a small portion of the out-of-control energy transformed into billions of scattered lightning bolts, shooting out in all directions.
Most of them were blocked by the defensive measures set up by Yang Jian and Taigong Wang, but some still fell into various parts of the sky island, causing a series of explosions, but ultimately failed to cause a devastating blow.
Indra's partial divine manifestation slowly dissipated into the dark clouds that began to flow again.
He was not defeated; it was just that this part of his arrival was forcibly interrupted, and he needs time to recover.
The crisis on the Sky Island has been temporarily averted.
Luffy collapsed to the ground, exhausted. Nika form dissipated, and the hazy light and shadow of the Tears of the Cloud separated from his body.
Although still dim, it seemed to have solidified slightly. It circled Luffy lightly once, as if expressing gratitude, before transforming into a stream of light and merging into the partially purified ruins of Mother Nest below, seemingly falling into a deep sleep in order to recover.
Taigong Wang and Yang Jian slowly landed, their eyes filled with complex emotions as they looked at Luffy, who was tired but had a smile on his face.
"You lot are quite interesting," Taigong Wang said meaningfully, stroking his beard.
"There are more variables in this world than Master predicted."
"Your master, could it be the Primordial Celestial Venerable?" Karna keenly caught the key word O.
Upon hearing his guess, Yang Jian first looked at Taigong.
After Taigong waved his hand, Yang Jian nodded and did not deny it.
"Bharata's great hero, you are right, at least what I have waited for is indeed related to the Deva."
"But other existences—become unknown to us."
Ace tugged at his hair in frustration: "Isn't all of this because of the Holy Grail War in Dilt?"
"The Holy Grail War behind the scenes—perhaps it's just the fuse, and there may be something much deeper involved."
Their purpose was clearly not just to participate in the Holy Grail War.
The arrival of the otherworldly gods cannot be fully explained by Dilt's whimsical game.
Meanwhile, in the Devil's Triangle.
Thick fog blanketed the desolate sea, the only source of light coming from a terrifying three-masted sailing ship, as large as an island.
On the deck, a tea party, secluded from the outside world, was underway, yet the atmosphere was tense and fraught with tension.
"So, Mihawk, you really don't know where my stupid grandson went?"
Garp picked his nose and sat casually opposite Hawkeye, but his seemingly relaxed posture exuded a mountain-like sense of oppression.
Behind him stood Aokiji Kuzan with a solemn expression, and Koby and Merube, their palms sweating with nervousness.
Hawkeye Jorah Mihawk sipped his tea elegantly, his sharp hawk eyes sweeping over Garp as he calmly answered.
"Since parting ways in Alabasta, the Red Team has been acting independently. The Straw Hat Boy has a clear objective: to pursue Blackbeard. As for his specific whereabouts, we cannot disclose that."
Beside him, Moonlight Moria huddled in the shadows, observing the lineup before him.
Navy hero Garp, former Admiral Aokiji, the world's greatest swordsman, and Tenyasha.
And their respective, obscure heroic spirits, only felt immense pressure.
Wait a minute, why are there skeletons singing strange songs?
Looking at his expression, Garp said, "This is a guy we met at sea. We thought we'd encountered a ghost!"
"However, this fellow is a very talented musician, and you've stolen his shadow. I demand you return his shadow to him immediately!"
"Hehehehe—Garp, Marines aren't welcome here!" Moria shouted, forcing a show of force.
Garp ignored him, his gaze fixed intently on Hawkeye and Doflamingo: "Blackbeard—is he your target too?"
"To be precise, it's the target of the Cross Society," Hawkeye corrected casually.
Doflamingo nodded: "F--that's right, Vice Admiral. We are a union. We pose no threat to the government."
"We're here just waiting for Blackbeard to come to us."
A glint of light flashed in Garp's eyes.
The clue to his grandson lay with Blackbeard, and Blackbeard was likely heading this way! He made a decision instantly.
"Kuzan!" Garp jumped to his feet. "Looks like we'll have to wait here for a bit!"
Aokiji sighed and scratched his head: "Oh dear—Grandpa, this is not a wise move."
"Cooperating with a Shichibukai—or rather, a former Shichibukai—to deal with a government-appointed number one wanted criminal would cause an uproar at headquarters."
"Who cares! It's all for that brat Luffy!" Garp clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking.
Just then, a greedy and immense aura, like a plague, rapidly approached from the depths of the thick fog!
"Hahaha!! What a lively scene! Naval heroes, former admirals, and—everyone! Are you all here waiting for me? I'm truly flattered!"
The Blackbeard Pirates' ship broke through the thick fog, revealing its menacing silhouette.
At the bow of the ship, Marshall D. Teach spread his arms wide, laughing unrestrainedly.
Behind him stood the Count, Columbus, and a group of officials, all exuding a chilling aura.
Blackbeard's gaze swept over Garp, Aokiji, Hawkeye, Moria, and the Heroic Spirits behind them. Far from showing fear, the greed in his eyes intensified.
"Hahaha! This is great! I only wanted Moria's ability, but I didn't expect so many unexpected bonuses! A powerful corpse—this is exactly the relic I needed!"
He actually set his sights on Garp and Aokiji!
"What did you say?! Blackbeard!!"
Garp's anger was instantly ignited, and his Conqueror's Haki mixed with overwhelming killing intent surged towards Blackbeard's fleet like a tsunami!
The air was humming under the strain!
"Attack!" Hawkeye said succinctly, and Black Blade Night was already drawn. A highly condensed green sword aura tore through the thick fog and slashed straight at Blackbeard's flagship!
The Assassin Sasaki Kojiro behind him vanished like a ghost, and the next moment he appeared on the side of the black-bearded man, his long sword thrusting out with silent killing intent!
Secret Sword: Swallow Return!
Almost simultaneously, Caster Shakespeare behind Doflamingo excitedly spread his arms and recited loudly.
"Ah! What a magnificent drama! Revenge, ambition, protection, destiny! All converge here!"
"Excellent, excellent! Are you ready, Master? The moment of commencement has arrived; thunderous applause is due!"
The Noble Phantasm is unleashed, and reality begins to be eroded and distorted by his scripted domain, affecting everyone's senses and emotions. There's no point in saying more now; the battle erupts instantly!
Aokiji instantly transformed into an elemental form, unleashing the power of the Ice Age, attempting to freeze the sea surface and restrict the Blackbeard fleet's mobility.
"puck!"
The count snorted coldly, and without him making any move, a burst of magic containing a strong dark aura suddenly erupted, colliding fiercely with Garp's domineering aura, and the two were evenly matched!
With a casual wave of his hand, a jet-black energy shockwave neutralized most of Hawkeye's sword energy. At the same time, he flicked his other finger, and a thin but deadly dark ray shot precisely at the attacking Kojiro!
"Eclipse."
Kojiro's Swallow Return was forcibly interrupted, and he narrowly avoided the dark ray that seemed capable of devouring everything, his figure once again merging into the mist.
Moria, seeing this scene of gods fighting, was so frightened that he quickly hid behind the Shadow Mage. His own strength was indeed insufficient to intervene in this level of melee, and he could only control the Shadow Mage and the zombie soldiers to deal with some of the grunts.
Garp's only target is Blackbeard!
He roared, stepped on the moon, and shot towards the bow of the ship where the black-bearded man was like a cannonball!
"Blackbeard! Tell me about Luffy! Then die here!"
"Zehahaha! Garp! Your time is long gone!" The black-bearded man laughed wildly, his fists covered in dark vortexes.
"Dark acupoints!"
Darkness devours light, vibrations tear space apart, and the combined power of two top-tier Devil Fruit abilities meets Garp's iron fist, which is powerful enough to shatter mountains and split seas!
boom-!!!!
Where the fists collided, space seemed to distort, and a violent shockwave spread out in a ring, instantly clearing away the surrounding thick fog and pressing a huge dent into the sea surface!
Everything paled in comparison to this clash; who will be the ultimate winner?