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Chapter 1430: Situation of the Three Worlds and Three Parties! (Four-in-one, extra chapter for Alliance Leader Jia Xu Hermit)
The outermost planet of the Sea Star System is named Mercury.
However, compared to Mercury, Ice Star should be more appropriate.
Because it looks like a large ice sphere filled with icebergs and snowfields, constantly swept by large-scale blizzards.
Due to the extremely harsh climate, the average temperature is below minus two hundred degrees.
Therefore, the World Government has not yet begun construction on it.
But in the space around it, strange spaceships are constantly appearing.
They vary in size, color, and shape.
But on the bow or sides of each spaceship, different designs of skull patterns are printed.
Of course, some spaceships have the same skull design, indicating that they belong to the same group.
However, most space pirate groups only have one spaceship.
After all, the price of this thing is much more expensive than a seaship traveling within a star system.
Moreover, even the smallest spaceship can accommodate at least several thousand people, which is enough for small and medium-scale pirate groups.
Previously, a legend about the 'Treasure Star System' suddenly circulated within the space pirate community.
It was said that in a remote starfield outside the Galactic Empire, there was an extremely remarkable star system.
This star system contained multiple planets rich in large quantities of metal ore, non-metal ore, energy ore, rare natural resources, and intelligent civilizations.
The only issue was that the strength of this intelligent civilization was considerable.
They decisively defeated the Odette Space Pirate Group that first found them!
It is said that the Odette Pirate Group lost dozens of spaceships, including two capital ships!
If they weren't such a large and powerful group, with five capital ships remaining, they would likely have been removed from the "Seven Great".
After all, as long as they still had capital ships, it meant they retained most of their strength.
As for crewmates and small crafts, they could easily be replenished, and even significant losses wouldn't be too concerning.
This also piqued the curiosity of many space pirates who were previously uninterested.
This was because the Odette Space Pirate Group was quite famous within the Galactic Empire.
It was one of the "Seven Great Space Pirate Groups" that had received the first batch of "Privateer Licenses" issued by the Sea Star Government.
Its flagship, the "White Bird", and its beautiful captain, Odette I, were even more renowned.
Thus, many also referred to them as the "White Bird Space Pirate Group".
Crucially, their strength was also considerable, playing a significant role in helping Sea Star resist the Galactic Empire.
Their fleet size far surpassed that of most space pirate groups.
Yet, such a powerful Odette Pirate Group was actually beaten back in a sorry state.
If not for a few crew members complaining about the incident while drunk, the outside world wouldn't have known about it.
It is said that later, the "Avery Space Pirate Group" and the "Somali Space Pirate Group", also members of the "Seven Great Space Pirate Groups", jointly pressured Odette I to reveal information about the "Treasure Star System".
Only then was the truth of the rumor completely confirmed, and its spread became wider and wider.
Look, those fifty spaceships surrounding the "Black Bird" belong to the Somali Space Pirate Group.
Although among them, there were only six capital warships comparable to destroyers, including the Black Bird, the others were just frigates below two kilometers in size.
But for most pirate groups, they were already colossal entities that inspired awe!
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Sea Star System.
Similarly, many spaceships using "Faster-Than-Light Jump Engines" appeared, flashing out of the void.
Among them, the most eye-catching was the Avery Pirate Group, whose fleet was composed of forty-eight frigates and five capital ships.
Especially the flagship "Black Bird" in the center, which attracted envious gazes from many surrounding pirate captains.
These "Initial Seven Ships", manufactured with the help of the Sea Star Government, each had significantly better performance than conventional destroyers.
If operated properly, they could even contend with the Galactic Empire's battleships.
"Well now, two of the Seven Great Pirate Groups have arrived. This is going to be interesting!"
"Tsk, I wonder how much 'soup' will be left for us to share."
"There's nothing we can do. The civilization in this star system can even defeat the 'White Bird'. We small pirate groups probably can't take them down on our own."
"Indeed, we can't drag this out for too long. Otherwise, once the Galactic Empire gets involved, we won't even get a taste of the 'soup'!"
Inside the cabins of the spaceships, crew members from different planets chattered and discussed incessantly, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heated.
The eyes of these aliens were filled with unconcealed greed.
Through the screens, they had already seen the azure Sea Star, as well as Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.
The legend is true!
This star system is truly full of treasures, possessing immeasurable, massive resources.
So what they needed to do next was to defeat the natives here and plunder everything they needed.
Until their spaceship warehouses were filled, and they left before the Galactic Empire's fleet arrived!
Meanwhile.
On the surface of the Moon near Sea Star, the alarm bells had already been sounded.
The entire Navy Headquarters entered the highest level of combat readiness.
In the top-floor conference room of the Fortress of Justice.
Sengoku, Aokiji, Kizaru, Kaido, Shiki, and Abelru sat around the table.
Looking seriously at the holographic virtual image displayed on the table.
This was a three-dimensional map of the Sea Star System.
Every spaceship appearing at the edge was updated in real-time, with its hull size and energy level data marked.
The current situation was that the number of these spaceships was constantly increasing.
This indicated that more space pirates would gather here next!
"Yo, we've really become a bowl of miso ramen, attracting so many people~"
Borsalino, wearing a yellow suit and white coat, said jokingly with his legs crossed.
"Hmph, this is not a good thing, Kizaru!"
Sengoku snorted coldly, crossing his arms over his chest: "A group of pirates actually dares to besiege Navy Headquarters. In the nine hundred years since the World Government was established, this is truly the first time!"
Hearing his words, Shiki, Kaido, and Abelru were somewhat speechless.
However, it was indeed true. Even the Rocks Pirate Group back then never attacked Navy Headquarters.
Kuzan spread his hands and smiled: "After all, these space pirates don't have much of an impression of us. I suppose they wouldn't dare to attack the Galactic Empire's military headquarters either."
"Then let's teach them a lesson!"
Kaido grinned coldly, his eyes filled with malice, scanning the spaceships on the table.
"Alright, now let's assign tasks!" Sengoku thought the same.
He had always been a strong commander, knowing well that only a reputation earned through battle could deter pirates.
"Aokiji, you are responsible for defending direction A!"
"Kizaru, you are responsible for defending direction B. Azure Dragon, you are responsible for defending direction D!"
"Golden Lion, you are responsible for defending direction E. Black Sable, you are responsible for defending direction F!"
Since it was difficult to distinguish directions in space, they used Sea Star as a reference point, dividing the surrounding space into multiple points like A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H.
For example, point A is above the North Pole, point B is below the South Pole, point C is the direction facing the sun, point D is the direction away from the sun, and points E and F are the sides respectively.
In addition, Point G is between point C and point E, and point H is between point C and point F.
Point I is between point D and point E, and point J is between point D and point F.
Of course, there are more specific directional points, which will not be elaborated on here.
Because direction C was the sun, Sengoku did not assign an Admiral there. Rather, he, the Fleet Admiral, would personally be responsible.
Of course, he also had Enel and Karasu under his command.
With these two assisting in guarding one direction, there should be no problem.
Not to mention they had a great weapon on their side!
After everyone hurriedly left the conference room.
Sengoku turned his gaze to the space outside the window, where there was a star shining with crimson light in the darkness.
Imperial Arms World.
A white wooden airship, with white sails and gold trim.
It was sailing through gray-black clouds and mist, occasionally revealing the golden pattern on the white sails.
That was the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, symbolizing the Celestial Dragons. Within the World Government's sphere of influence, it represented the supreme ruling class.
When the Five Elders sent news about the "Second Underworld Invasion of the Ninja World" and the "Space Pirates successively arriving at the Sea Star System".
Imu was currently aboard Esdeath's Empress Ship, heading towards the continent named "Shurayda".
Their first stop was chosen to be the northernmost Irufa Snow Mountain.
Because Esdeath was somewhat impatient to see the Velkhana.
While Imu was using the "Star Chart" along the way to search for his target.
He just didn't expect that before even reaching the destination, First, the sky became overcast, and then he received these two somewhat urgent reports.
Originally, Imu planned to return to Sea Star immediately, but after calming down, he felt there was no need to be so anxious.
On Sea Star's side, there were the Five Elders, Garp, Yigu, and numerous Fleet Admirals and Admirals. They shouldn't be overwhelmed by a group of space pirates.
If it were the Galactic Empire's fleet that arrived, then it would require some attention.
As for the Ninja World side, Otsutsuki Kaguya had successfully awakened. Coupled with Otsutsuki Hagoromo, Otsutsuki Hamura, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Old Ai, and others, they probably wouldn't be directly crushed by the Underworld demons.
Not to mention there were also Sakazuki, Longinus, and Aramaki who was currently heading there.
Hmm... Otsutsuki Aramaki!
Thinking this way, Imu sat down again. With so many capable subordinates, he didn't need to go back himself for now.
However, the "Counterattack the Underworld Plan" sent by the Five Elders made his eyes light up.
Establishing a defense line and territory on the first layer of the Underworld to capture demons and study the Underworld environment.
This was truly a bold idea.
But Imu had to admit it was very tempting.
The only problem was that he had to personally enter the Underworld and have the "Star Chart" provide a connecting stargate.
Ensuring that even if the opponent closed the "Gate of the Underworld", he could forcibly open it, providing a passage for his own troops.
After all, you can't just come and go as you please!
"I wonder if that 'Time Devil' Astaroth has left the Underworld..."
Imu was thoughtful in the bedroom, pondering the timeline of the "Black Clover World".
From the fact that 'Ice Devil' Lilith and 'Fire Devil' Nahamah were still present, He could only judge that it should not have reached the "Spade Kingdom Arc" yet, but how far before that was unknown.
This required knowing whether 'Curse Devil' Megicula had become one of the "Three Rulers of the Underworld".
If so, Then 'Time Devil' Astaroth should no longer be there.
There was still one point that could be confirmed now.
That was that 'Gravity Devil' Lucifero, known as the 'Devil King', was definitely still on the seventh layer of the Underworld.
This was the strongest devil who suppressed the Space Devil and Time Devil with gravity magic.
'Space is King, Time is Honored.' This saying was a joke in front of it.
However, it was ultimately plotted against and killed by the host of 'Time Devil' Astaroth, Lucius Zogratis.
Its entire heart was completely devoured by him, inheriting the most powerful magic.
This could also be considered a form of irony.
No matter how powerful you are, you will eventually fall in the long river of time.
To be honest, if it were before "Star Luck" appeared, Imu would absolutely not risk stepping into the Underworld, much less agree to this "Counterattack the Underworld" plan.
But now the situation was different.
"Star Luck" allowed him to completely control the energy of the three planets: Sea Star, Giants, and Imperial Arms, and mobilize the energy of other planets through stargates in a low-efficiency manner.
This caused his overall combat power to increase linearly, and he could already be called a so-called 'Planet-Busting Expert'.
It's just that this strength required sacrificing the lifespan of these planets.
If too much energy was extracted, the world's ecology would rapidly deteriorate.
Until the core completely cooled and it became a lifeless dead star.
But no matter what, This gave Imu the confidence to calmly deal with powerhouses like Otsutsuki Kaguya and Lucifero.
[Knock knock knock]
Just as Imu was reading these reports, the door was suddenly knocked on.
Immediately after, Akame's voice was heard from outside.
"Lord Imu, there's an unusual situation in the airspace ahead. Princess Esdeath requests your presence. It seems they've encountered one of the targets you were looking for, the Shagaru Magala!"
"Oh?"
Imu's attention was instantly drawn: "Alright, I'll go now."
As soon as he finished speaking, he instantly teleported to the deck outside, appearing beside Esdeath.
It was quite lively here at the moment.
Kurome, Tsunade, dozens of Barutesu Tribe warriors in blue armor, and several CP1 members in suits were all gathered here, looking at the scene below and ahead.
There was a magnificent dragon, entirely silver-white, with its horns, wings, tail, and other parts covered in emerald crystal carapace, and adorned with spirit fur that glowed with azure blue light like flames, flying in the heavy rain and dark clouds.
It was occasionally creating lightning strikes all over the sky to attack an airship that looked somewhat strange.
On the wooden platforms mounted on the two large air sacs, There were also four warriors wearing different armors, holding either greatswords, dual blades, long bows, or gunlances, as well as four small upright cat-people, constantly jumping around in the strong wind and heavy rain.
They were dodging the Shagaru Magala's fierce pounces and lightning attacks while launching fierce attacks on it. Each person's movements were full of power.
"It really is the Shagaru Magala..." Imu felt a little surprised.
"Lord Imu, should we help them?" Esdeath asked eagerly.
"Let's see." Imu's tone was light.
He wanted to understand the strength of these hunters.
To see if everyone had the level of the "Azure Star".
If so, Then the one to help should be the Shagaru Magala.
After all, he wouldn't just sit by and watch his favored dragon pet be killed.
Hearing Imu say this, Esdeath could only suppress her feelings.
Time passed bit by bit, and Imu gradually noticed something was wrong.
The four hunters below, although they looked quite experienced and their movements were smooth and powerful, But no matter how he looked at it, they didn't seem capable of defeating the Shagaru Magala.
At least they had been fighting for so long and hadn't noticed any change in the Shagaru Magala's aura.
The slashes from their weapons, or the bombardments from their bows and gunlances, Seemed to cause quite a stir when hitting it, but didn't cause much damage.
Instead, the airship itself was heavily damaged, and the four people were facing constant peril and on the verge of collapse.
Imu thought to himself: "This isn't right. Although I didn't fight the Shagaru Magala back then, after so long, it should be about time. Next, the Shagaru Magala should either escape or be killed, and they should start harvesting materials..."
As he watched, he somewhat understood. This game and reality were completely different things!
None of these four hunters were the "Azure Star".
Although their experience and strength were good, they were clearly no match for this kind of Valstrax.
Whether they could survive next depended on whether the Valstrax got 'bored' and let them go.
Otherwise, even if they weren't killed on the spot, they would die when the airship crashed.
"Lord Im, they can't hold on any longer..."
At this moment, Tsunade behind him whispered a reminder. Among everyone present, she was the most soft-hearted.
Akame was next.
But having come from the assassination corps, she never spoke much.
Im didn't reply, but a glint flashed in his eyes.
Meanwhile.
On the platform of the Large Exploration Airship belonging to the Guild.
The Nine-Star Hunter, Bradley, leading three Eight-Star Hunters and four Palico兽人.
Was continuously hacking and slashing at the Valstrax after it landed, while in 'Demon Mode'.
As luck would have it, he had just defeated a Tobi-Kadachi earlier.
So the armor he was currently wearing happened to be the Tobi-Kadachi Armor Set, which had good resistance to Thunder element energy.
The problem was that the Dual Blades, also crafted from Tobi-Kadachi materials, possessed Thunder element energy damage.
This was completely useless against the Valstrax.
But even with a better weapon, Bradley felt it wouldn't help much.
Unless his three teammates were replaced by three Nine-Star Hunters.
And each of them was given a set of top-tier weapons and equipment suitable for fighting Valstrax.
Then it might be possible to repel it and protect the scholars and workers on this airship.
Yes, repel.
As for killing it, Bradley dared not even think about it.
Aside from the legendary 'Azure Star', he had never heard of any hunter who could defeat an Elder Dragon.
Essentially, Rathalos and Rathian were already the likely challenge limit that a Nine-Star Hunter could kill.
This also required two conditions.
One, they couldn't be together, and two, they weren't subspecies.
For example, Azure Rathalos, Pink Rathian, Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian, etc., otherwise the difficulty would increase by another level.
So Bradley's current mood was the same as the other three hunters.
Despair!
They prayed in their hearts that this Valstrax would leave quickly, and that they would survive until then.
Just then, the Valstrax, which had been casually dealing with the attacks of the four hunters and four Palico兽人.
Suddenly took off from the platform, raising strong winds and rain that pushed everyone away.
"Is it leaving?!"
Bradley and the others looked overjoyed as the Valstrax flew higher into the sky.
Only, the situation didn't seem to be so.
The Valstrax didn't leave immediately, but instead churned and flew back and forth in the dark clouds, and the surrounding electric light became even brighter.
Bradley and the others were seasoned elite hunters, and they could tell at a glance that it was accumulating a massive amount of Thunder element energy.
Not good!
The Valstrax wasn't leaving, no, it was going to leave.
But it wasn't planning on letting these intruders go.
It was going to directly blast this airship down before it left!
This caused the faces of Bradley and the others on the platform to change drastically.
Even the scholars in the cabin, who were constantly observing the outside, were incredibly panicked and despairing.
Although there was a vast sea below, it was too far from land.
Even if they survived, it would be difficult to drift to shore, not to mention there were also many monsters in the sea!
However.
The Valstrax paid no mind to their feelings.
The airspace above the Large Exploration Airship was already covered in thunderclouds and lightning.
And Bradley and the others could only watch all this with gray faces, waiting for death to arrive.
After all, there was nowhere to escape.
Suddenly!
Everyone on the airship witnessed beams of golden light, penetrating down from the lightning-flashing dark thunderclouds with an extremely tyrannical posture.
This made Bradley and the others instantly freeze on the spot, staring foolishly at the dazzling beams of light.
The Valstrax above naturally also noticed this situation.
It immediately became wary, suddenly raising its head and looking at the airspace further above.
This single glance made the Valstrax somewhat disoriented.
Because what was above was not a dragon, but a golden palm several times larger than itself, pressing down majestically!
What is this thing?
Although the intelligence of Elder Dragons hasn't reached the level of Super Dangerous Creatures, they possess relatively high thinking ability.
So the Valstrax immediately judged that the threat of this 'palm' was far greater than the airship and humans below, and it was clearly coming for itself.
The next moment.
Without hesitation, the Valstrax immediately gathered the accumulated Thunder element energy, forming a fierce lightning beam and unleashing it entirely.
In an instant, countless crackling currents surged directly towards the descending golden giant palm.
This scene, because the dark clouds were dispelled by the golden light, allowed the hunters, Palico兽人, scholars, and workers on the Large Exploration Airship to see it clearly.
It was as if a legendary divine dragon was controlling lightning to challenge the palm of a god!
[Boom——————]
High in the sky, a vast amount of lightning expanded together with the golden palm.
Immediately, an earth-shattering roar like the wrath of heaven echoed throughout the area.
However, the seemingly imposing lightning was completely unable to resist the suppression of the golden palm.
In the blink of an eye, all the lightning was extinguished.
Even the considerably large Valstrax was grasped by the even larger golden light palm.
The Valstrax roared and struggled frantically, but as it was completely engulfed by the palm, all sound disappeared in an instant.
And when the palm made of golden light dissipated, the Valstrax was also gone!
Bradley and the others on the platform vaguely saw those lights forming a strange pattern at the end.
A perfect circle, with an isosceles triangle below it, and three isosceles triangles above it.
"Did we... did we just see a god?"
At this moment, one of the Eight-Star Hunters muttered in disbelief.
"Yeah, meow, it seems like a god saved us, meow!" his Palico兽人 echoed.
Bradley and the others didn't speak, but besides 'god', there seemed to be no better explanation.
After all, they hadn't seen any monster's figure from beginning to end.
Should they report this matter back?
But how would they report it? Say that a deity appeared and took the Valstrax away?
Meanwhile.
Aboard Esdeath's Empress Ship.
Im released the Valstrax he had captured into the 'Celestial Dragon Realm'.
It seemed quite startled, immediately letting out frantic roars upon its release.
However, its dragon body, which contained immense power, was completely beyond its control.
It remained fixed in mid-air, unable to move, allowing the humans on the deck to observe it freely.
"It's truly beautiful!" Esdeath commented.
Im walked forward, forcing the Valstrax to meet his gaze. He could see that its eyes were filled with fear.
Not just because its body was controlled, but also because it felt the slight aura Im intentionally leaked.
"I know you can understand human language."
"First, I won't harm you. You have five minutes to calm down."
With that, Im said no more, only looking at the Valstrax's eyes with a calm gaze.
Everyone present also quieted down, providing a good environment for the Valstrax to calm down.
Indeed.
The Valstrax gradually stopped roaring, although its eyes were still trembling, it was beginning to regain its senses.
"Very good."
"Now, listen carefully to what I'm about to say. I am the ruler of this world."
Im smiled slightly, "You can also think of me as a god. I suppose that's easier for you to understand."
"After all, you Elder Dragons are also referred to as gods by people on this continent, aren't you?"
This point was actually the same in the Empire as well, except that people called gods and Super Dangerous Creatures like Red Lotus 'gods'.
As for Special Dangerous Creatures equivalent to Elder Dragons, they were actually considered divine beasts a thousand years ago.
Until the First Emperor, to clear an environment suitable for the Empire's development and national life, led the Imperial army and manipulated the Guardian Machine Gods to slaughter Dangerous Creatures on a large scale.
Only then did Special Dangerous Creatures fall from their divine status in people's hearts.
These Elder Dragons have not dared to approach the Imperial continent for so many years, probably because the First Emperor killed too fiercely, imprinting fear into their genes.
After all, even gods and they themselves haven't dared to step foot into the Empire for the past thousand years.
It's just a pity, this First Emperor seems to have reincarnated long ago.
There's no trace of him in this world's Underworld. Otherwise, Im would truly like to meet him.
At this moment, the Valstrax understood Im's meaning.
The other party was the god of this world, capable of controlling everything in this world, which was why its body couldn't move.
It believed him!
"From today onwards, you are my pet. You will normally live in the 'Celestial Dragon Realm' and are not allowed to act without permission."
As soon as Im finished speaking, the Valstrax found that it could move.
This made it very happy, constantly twisting its dragon body and wandering back and forth on the deck.
Only by losing freedom can one truly understand its preciousness.
However, limited by the aura on Im, the Valstrax still dared not fly off the deck.
"You can follow and fly near this ship, but if you fly too far, you will die..."
Im warned only this once, then turned and returned to the cabin.
But upon hearing these words, the Valstrax was chilled to the bone.
It even hit the deck with a 'bang', collapsing heavily onto it.
Curling up its dragon body, it perfectly displayed the meaning of 'trembling in fear'.
It didn't even need to say anything or let out a wail.
Esdeath, Tsunade, Akame, and the others could see how terrified the Valstrax was at this moment.
Because the moment Im said 'die', it truly felt the great terror called 'death'!
"Eh————"
At this moment, Tsunade suddenly sighed.
Then, under everyone's surprised gazes, she walked over and gently touched the Valstrax's head with her hand glowing with green light.
She was using the techniques of medical ninjutsu to mobilize Yang Release Chakra.
As expected, under the warm comfort of the Yang Release Chakra.
The Valstrax gradually recovered from its extreme fear, and its stiff dragon body slowly became supple again.
At the same time, the look in its emerald green dragon eyes towards Tsunade became very gentle.
"Lord Im was just scaring you. As long as you behave well, believe me, in the future you will be glad you met Lord Im."
Tsunade said softly, looking at it.
The Valstrax hesitated slightly in its eyes, but still nodded, indicating it understood.
Then, it expelled the 'Soaring Aura' from its pale blue spirit-fur and flew into the air.
It began to dance gracefully in the nearby airspace, circling the Empress Ship.
Its posture was truly beautiful and exceptionally magnificent.
Even the Azure Rathalos, which had been following behind Esdeath all along, couldn't help but flap its wings and fly over to dance with it.
However, the Azure Rathalos didn't know that Esdeath was heading to find another Elder Dragon to replace it this time.
The Velkhana!
Of course, she wouldn't abandon the Azure Rathalos then, but would hand it over to Akame to manage.
Ninja World.
Within the former Land of Iron, which had turned into an Asura's Battlefield.
Shanks was still locked in fierce combat with the 'Rampage Demon' Burephas.
Four-Tails Son Goku and Eight-Tails Gyuki were also firing Tailed Beast Bombs one after another towards the area with the most demons.
Sakazuki, with his arms crossed over his chest, silently stood in front of Four-Tails Son Goku.
However, ever since he blasted away the 'Iron Duke' Dispat, no other demon had dared to approach.
Sakazuki naturally didn't mind. He was currently enjoying the battle between the Guardian Machine God and the three Demon Gods.
Yes, three!
During this time, another Demon God had escaped from the 'Underworld Gate'.
This completely gave the Demon God side strength comparable to the Guardian Machine God.
They were even slightly suppressing the latter.
Noticing this, Sakazuki began to consider whether he should make a move.
But when he saw Old Ai, transformed into blue electric light, appear in the sky, he dismissed the idea.
It was better to give these ninjas a chance to perform.
If something truly went wrong, he could make a move then. He was already here anyway.
High in the sky.
Old Ai, body crackling with electricity and aura surging, was observing the situation on the battlefield below.
He was considering whether he should go help Shanks or help the Guardian Machine God fight the Demon Gods.
Soon, Old Ai decided he should go help the Guardian Machine God.
Although he didn't know why the West Sea Branch President of the Adventurer's Guild was here.
And had Eight-Tails' chakra, the Guardian Machine God's importance was definitely higher.
Of course.
He mainly didn't know Shanks' status as a World Noble. Otherwise, he would face a difficult choice.
After all, turning a blind eye to a World Noble in danger would be quite troublesome if it was investigated.
But just as Old Ai was about to move towards the Demon Gods.
A black streak of light shot out from the 'Underworld Gate', made a wide turn in the air, and then attacked towards him with astonishing speed.
"Good timing!"
This made Old Ai raise his spirits and immediately go to meet it in battle.
[Boom!!!]
In the night sky.
A black shooting star and a blue lightning bolt.
In an instant, they pierced through the darkness along their path, directly colliding and erupting with earth-shattering violent tremors.
This caused the distant Sakazuki to turn his gaze in surprise, muttering, "Another Upper-Rank Demon has appeared?"
Meanwhile.
In front of Old Ai, appeared a humanoid demon with a rather extraordinary aura and wrapped in black gas.
"I permit you to speak your name, hero from another world."
Old Ai scoffed, "You really have no manners, do you? Don't you know you should introduce yourself first?"
The other party was silent for a moment, then said, "My name is Myhedis, an Upper-Rank Phantom Demon..."
Old Ai snorted, "Then listen well, this old man is... Raikage, under the World Government!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the demon and the man erupted simultaneously.
In the blink of an eye, a black shadow leaving trails of illusions and lightning dragging bright electric light engaged in a super-high-speed intense battle under the night sky!
(End of Chapter)
The outermost planet of the Sea Star System is named Mercury.
However, compared to Mercury, Ice Star should be more appropriate.
Because it looks like a large ice sphere filled with icebergs and snowfields, constantly swept by large-scale blizzards.
Due to the extremely harsh climate, the average temperature is below minus two hundred degrees.
Therefore, the World Government has not yet begun construction on it.
But in the space around it, strange spaceships are constantly appearing.
They vary in size, color, and shape.
But on the bow or sides of each spaceship, different designs of skull patterns are printed.
Of course, some spaceships have the same skull design, indicating that they belong to the same group.
However, most space pirate groups only have one spaceship.
After all, the price of this thing is much more expensive than a seaship traveling within a star system.
Moreover, even the smallest spaceship can accommodate at least several thousand people, which is enough for small and medium-scale pirate groups.
Previously, a legend about the 'Treasure Star System' suddenly circulated within the space pirate community.
It was said that in a remote starfield outside the Galactic Empire, there was an extremely remarkable star system.
This star system contained multiple planets rich in large quantities of metal ore, non-metal ore, energy ore, rare natural resources, and intelligent civilizations.
The only issue was that the strength of this intelligent civilization was considerable.
They decisively defeated the Odette Space Pirate Group that first found them!
It is said that the Odette Pirate Group lost dozens of spaceships, including two capital ships!
If they weren't such a large and powerful group, with five capital ships remaining, they would likely have been removed from the "Seven Great".
After all, as long as they still had capital ships, it meant they retained most of their strength.
As for crewmates and small crafts, they could easily be replenished, and even significant losses wouldn't be too concerning.
This also piqued the curiosity of many space pirates who were previously uninterested.
This was because the Odette Space Pirate Group was quite famous within the Galactic Empire.
It was one of the "Seven Great Space Pirate Groups" that had received the first batch of "Privateer Licenses" issued by the Sea Star Government.
Its flagship, the "White Bird", and its beautiful captain, Odette I, were even more renowned.
Thus, many also referred to them as the "White Bird Space Pirate Group".
Crucially, their strength was also considerable, playing a significant role in helping Sea Star resist the Galactic Empire.
Their fleet size far surpassed that of most space pirate groups.
Yet, such a powerful Odette Pirate Group was actually beaten back in a sorry state.
If not for a few crew members complaining about the incident while drunk, the outside world wouldn't have known about it.
It is said that later, the "Avery Space Pirate Group" and the "Somali Space Pirate Group", also members of the "Seven Great Space Pirate Groups", jointly pressured Odette I to reveal information about the "Treasure Star System".
Only then was the truth of the rumor completely confirmed, and its spread became wider and wider.
Look, those fifty spaceships surrounding the "Black Bird" belong to the Somali Space Pirate Group.
Although among them, there were only six capital warships comparable to destroyers, including the Black Bird, the others were just frigates below two kilometers in size.
But for most pirate groups, they were already colossal entities that inspired awe!
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Sea Star System.
Similarly, many spaceships using "Faster-Than-Light Jump Engines" appeared, flashing out of the void.
Among them, the most eye-catching was the Avery Pirate Group, whose fleet was composed of forty-eight frigates and five capital ships.
Especially the flagship "Black Bird" in the center, which attracted envious gazes from many surrounding pirate captains.
These "Initial Seven Ships", manufactured with the help of the Sea Star Government, each had significantly better performance than conventional destroyers.
If operated properly, they could even contend with the Galactic Empire's battleships.
"Well now, two of the Seven Great Pirate Groups have arrived. This is going to be interesting!"
"Tsk, I wonder how much 'soup' will be left for us to share."
"There's nothing we can do. The civilization in this star system can even defeat the 'White Bird'. We small pirate groups probably can't take them down on our own."
"Indeed, we can't drag this out for too long. Otherwise, once the Galactic Empire gets involved, we won't even get a taste of the 'soup'!"
Inside the cabins of the spaceships, crew members from different planets chattered and discussed incessantly, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heated.
The eyes of these aliens were filled with unconcealed greed.
Through the screens, they had already seen the azure Sea Star, as well as Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn.
The legend is true!
This star system is truly full of treasures, possessing immeasurable, massive resources.
So what they needed to do next was to defeat the natives here and plunder everything they needed.
Until their spaceship warehouses were filled, and they left before the Galactic Empire's fleet arrived!
Meanwhile.
On the surface of the Moon near Sea Star, the alarm bells had already been sounded.
The entire Navy Headquarters entered the highest level of combat readiness.
In the top-floor conference room of the Fortress of Justice.
Sengoku, Aokiji, Kizaru, Kaido, Shiki, and Abelru sat around the table.
Looking seriously at the holographic virtual image displayed on the table.
This was a three-dimensional map of the Sea Star System.
Every spaceship appearing at the edge was updated in real-time, with its hull size and energy level data marked.
The current situation was that the number of these spaceships was constantly increasing.
This indicated that more space pirates would gather here next!
"Yo, we've really become a bowl of miso ramen, attracting so many people~"
Borsalino, wearing a yellow suit and white coat, said jokingly with his legs crossed.
"Hmph, this is not a good thing, Kizaru!"
Sengoku snorted coldly, crossing his arms over his chest: "A group of pirates actually dares to besiege Navy Headquarters. In the nine hundred years since the World Government was established, this is truly the first time!"
Hearing his words, Shiki, Kaido, and Abelru were somewhat speechless.
However, it was indeed true. Even the Rocks Pirate Group back then never attacked Navy Headquarters.
Kuzan spread his hands and smiled: "After all, these space pirates don't have much of an impression of us. I suppose they wouldn't dare to attack the Galactic Empire's military headquarters either."
"Then let's teach them a lesson!"
Kaido grinned coldly, his eyes filled with malice, scanning the spaceships on the table.
"Alright, now let's assign tasks!" Sengoku thought the same.
He had always been a strong commander, knowing well that only a reputation earned through battle could deter pirates.
"Aokiji, you are responsible for defending direction A!"
"Kizaru, you are responsible for defending direction B. Azure Dragon, you are responsible for defending direction D!"
"Golden Lion, you are responsible for defending direction E. Black Sable, you are responsible for defending direction F!"
Since it was difficult to distinguish directions in space, they used Sea Star as a reference point, dividing the surrounding space into multiple points like A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H.
For example, point A is above the North Pole, point B is below the South Pole, point C is the direction facing the sun, point D is the direction away from the sun, and points E and F are the sides respectively.
In addition, Point G is between point C and point E, and point H is between point C and point F.
Point I is between point D and point E, and point J is between point D and point F.
Of course, there are more specific directional points, which will not be elaborated on here.
Because direction C was the sun, Sengoku did not assign an Admiral there. Rather, he, the Fleet Admiral, would personally be responsible.
Of course, he also had Enel and Karasu under his command.
With these two assisting in guarding one direction, there should be no problem.
Not to mention they had a great weapon on their side!
After everyone hurriedly left the conference room.
Sengoku turned his gaze to the space outside the window, where there was a star shining with crimson light in the darkness.
Imperial Arms World.
A white wooden airship, with white sails and gold trim.
It was sailing through gray-black clouds and mist, occasionally revealing the golden pattern on the white sails.
That was the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, symbolizing the Celestial Dragons. Within the World Government's sphere of influence, it represented the supreme ruling class.
When the Five Elders sent news about the "Second Underworld Invasion of the Ninja World" and the "Space Pirates successively arriving at the Sea Star System".
Imu was currently aboard Esdeath's Empress Ship, heading towards the continent named "Shurayda".
Their first stop was chosen to be the northernmost Irufa Snow Mountain.
Because Esdeath was somewhat impatient to see the Velkhana.
While Imu was using the "Star Chart" along the way to search for his target.
He just didn't expect that before even reaching the destination, First, the sky became overcast, and then he received these two somewhat urgent reports.
Originally, Imu planned to return to Sea Star immediately, but after calming down, he felt there was no need to be so anxious.
On Sea Star's side, there were the Five Elders, Garp, Yigu, and numerous Fleet Admirals and Admirals. They shouldn't be overwhelmed by a group of space pirates.
If it were the Galactic Empire's fleet that arrived, then it would require some attention.
As for the Ninja World side, Otsutsuki Kaguya had successfully awakened. Coupled with Otsutsuki Hagoromo, Otsutsuki Hamura, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Madara, Old Ai, and others, they probably wouldn't be directly crushed by the Underworld demons.
Not to mention there were also Sakazuki, Longinus, and Aramaki who was currently heading there.
Hmm... Otsutsuki Aramaki!
Thinking this way, Imu sat down again. With so many capable subordinates, he didn't need to go back himself for now.
However, the "Counterattack the Underworld Plan" sent by the Five Elders made his eyes light up.
Establishing a defense line and territory on the first layer of the Underworld to capture demons and study the Underworld environment.
This was truly a bold idea.
But Imu had to admit it was very tempting.
The only problem was that he had to personally enter the Underworld and have the "Star Chart" provide a connecting stargate.
Ensuring that even if the opponent closed the "Gate of the Underworld", he could forcibly open it, providing a passage for his own troops.
After all, you can't just come and go as you please!
"I wonder if that 'Time Devil' Astaroth has left the Underworld..."
Imu was thoughtful in the bedroom, pondering the timeline of the "Black Clover World".
From the fact that 'Ice Devil' Lilith and 'Fire Devil' Nahamah were still present, He could only judge that it should not have reached the "Spade Kingdom Arc" yet, but how far before that was unknown.
This required knowing whether 'Curse Devil' Megicula had become one of the "Three Rulers of the Underworld".
If so, Then 'Time Devil' Astaroth should no longer be there.
There was still one point that could be confirmed now.
That was that 'Gravity Devil' Lucifero, known as the 'Devil King', was definitely still on the seventh layer of the Underworld.
This was the strongest devil who suppressed the Space Devil and Time Devil with gravity magic.
'Space is King, Time is Honored.' This saying was a joke in front of it.
However, it was ultimately plotted against and killed by the host of 'Time Devil' Astaroth, Lucius Zogratis.
Its entire heart was completely devoured by him, inheriting the most powerful magic.
This could also be considered a form of irony.
No matter how powerful you are, you will eventually fall in the long river of time.
To be honest, if it were before "Star Luck" appeared, Imu would absolutely not risk stepping into the Underworld, much less agree to this "Counterattack the Underworld" plan.
But now the situation was different.
"Star Luck" allowed him to completely control the energy of the three planets: Sea Star, Giants, and Imperial Arms, and mobilize the energy of other planets through stargates in a low-efficiency manner.
This caused his overall combat power to increase linearly, and he could already be called a so-called 'Planet-Busting Expert'.
It's just that this strength required sacrificing the lifespan of these planets.
If too much energy was extracted, the world's ecology would rapidly deteriorate.
Until the core completely cooled and it became a lifeless dead star.
But no matter what, This gave Imu the confidence to calmly deal with powerhouses like Otsutsuki Kaguya and Lucifero.
[Knock knock knock]
Just as Imu was reading these reports, the door was suddenly knocked on.
Immediately after, Akame's voice was heard from outside.
"Lord Imu, there's an unusual situation in the airspace ahead. Princess Esdeath requests your presence. It seems they've encountered one of the targets you were looking for, the Shagaru Magala!"
"Oh?"
Imu's attention was instantly drawn: "Alright, I'll go now."
As soon as he finished speaking, he instantly teleported to the deck outside, appearing beside Esdeath.
It was quite lively here at the moment.
Kurome, Tsunade, dozens of Barutesu Tribe warriors in blue armor, and several CP1 members in suits were all gathered here, looking at the scene below and ahead.
There was a magnificent dragon, entirely silver-white, with its horns, wings, tail, and other parts covered in emerald crystal carapace, and adorned with spirit fur that glowed with azure blue light like flames, flying in the heavy rain and dark clouds.
It was occasionally creating lightning strikes all over the sky to attack an airship that looked somewhat strange.
On the wooden platforms mounted on the two large air sacs, There were also four warriors wearing different armors, holding either greatswords, dual blades, long bows, or gunlances, as well as four small upright cat-people, constantly jumping around in the strong wind and heavy rain.
They were dodging the Shagaru Magala's fierce pounces and lightning attacks while launching fierce attacks on it. Each person's movements were full of power.
"It really is the Shagaru Magala..." Imu felt a little surprised.
"Lord Imu, should we help them?" Esdeath asked eagerly.
"Let's see." Imu's tone was light.
He wanted to understand the strength of these hunters.
To see if everyone had the level of the "Azure Star".
If so, Then the one to help should be the Shagaru Magala.
After all, he wouldn't just sit by and watch his favored dragon pet be killed.
Hearing Imu say this, Esdeath could only suppress her feelings.
Time passed bit by bit, and Imu gradually noticed something was wrong.
The four hunters below, although they looked quite experienced and their movements were smooth and powerful, But no matter how he looked at it, they didn't seem capable of defeating the Shagaru Magala.
At least they had been fighting for so long and hadn't noticed any change in the Shagaru Magala's aura.
The slashes from their weapons, or the bombardments from their bows and gunlances, Seemed to cause quite a stir when hitting it, but didn't cause much damage.
Instead, the airship itself was heavily damaged, and the four people were facing constant peril and on the verge of collapse.
Imu thought to himself: "This isn't right. Although I didn't fight the Shagaru Magala back then, after so long, it should be about time. Next, the Shagaru Magala should either escape or be killed, and they should start harvesting materials..."
As he watched, he somewhat understood. This game and reality were completely different things!
None of these four hunters were the "Azure Star".
Although their experience and strength were good, they were clearly no match for this kind of Valstrax.
Whether they could survive next depended on whether the Valstrax got 'bored' and let them go.
Otherwise, even if they weren't killed on the spot, they would die when the airship crashed.
"Lord Im, they can't hold on any longer..."
At this moment, Tsunade behind him whispered a reminder. Among everyone present, she was the most soft-hearted.
Akame was next.
But having come from the assassination corps, she never spoke much.
Im didn't reply, but a glint flashed in his eyes.
Meanwhile.
On the platform of the Large Exploration Airship belonging to the Guild.
The Nine-Star Hunter, Bradley, leading three Eight-Star Hunters and four Palico兽人.
Was continuously hacking and slashing at the Valstrax after it landed, while in 'Demon Mode'.
As luck would have it, he had just defeated a Tobi-Kadachi earlier.
So the armor he was currently wearing happened to be the Tobi-Kadachi Armor Set, which had good resistance to Thunder element energy.
The problem was that the Dual Blades, also crafted from Tobi-Kadachi materials, possessed Thunder element energy damage.
This was completely useless against the Valstrax.
But even with a better weapon, Bradley felt it wouldn't help much.
Unless his three teammates were replaced by three Nine-Star Hunters.
And each of them was given a set of top-tier weapons and equipment suitable for fighting Valstrax.
Then it might be possible to repel it and protect the scholars and workers on this airship.
Yes, repel.
As for killing it, Bradley dared not even think about it.
Aside from the legendary 'Azure Star', he had never heard of any hunter who could defeat an Elder Dragon.
Essentially, Rathalos and Rathian were already the likely challenge limit that a Nine-Star Hunter could kill.
This also required two conditions.
One, they couldn't be together, and two, they weren't subspecies.
For example, Azure Rathalos, Pink Rathian, Silver Rathalos, Gold Rathian, etc., otherwise the difficulty would increase by another level.
So Bradley's current mood was the same as the other three hunters.
Despair!
They prayed in their hearts that this Valstrax would leave quickly, and that they would survive until then.
Just then, the Valstrax, which had been casually dealing with the attacks of the four hunters and four Palico兽人.
Suddenly took off from the platform, raising strong winds and rain that pushed everyone away.
"Is it leaving?!"
Bradley and the others looked overjoyed as the Valstrax flew higher into the sky.
Only, the situation didn't seem to be so.
The Valstrax didn't leave immediately, but instead churned and flew back and forth in the dark clouds, and the surrounding electric light became even brighter.
Bradley and the others were seasoned elite hunters, and they could tell at a glance that it was accumulating a massive amount of Thunder element energy.
Not good!
The Valstrax wasn't leaving, no, it was going to leave.
But it wasn't planning on letting these intruders go.
It was going to directly blast this airship down before it left!
This caused the faces of Bradley and the others on the platform to change drastically.
Even the scholars in the cabin, who were constantly observing the outside, were incredibly panicked and despairing.
Although there was a vast sea below, it was too far from land.
Even if they survived, it would be difficult to drift to shore, not to mention there were also many monsters in the sea!
However.
The Valstrax paid no mind to their feelings.
The airspace above the Large Exploration Airship was already covered in thunderclouds and lightning.
And Bradley and the others could only watch all this with gray faces, waiting for death to arrive.
After all, there was nowhere to escape.
Suddenly!
Everyone on the airship witnessed beams of golden light, penetrating down from the lightning-flashing dark thunderclouds with an extremely tyrannical posture.
This made Bradley and the others instantly freeze on the spot, staring foolishly at the dazzling beams of light.
The Valstrax above naturally also noticed this situation.
It immediately became wary, suddenly raising its head and looking at the airspace further above.
This single glance made the Valstrax somewhat disoriented.
Because what was above was not a dragon, but a golden palm several times larger than itself, pressing down majestically!
What is this thing?
Although the intelligence of Elder Dragons hasn't reached the level of Super Dangerous Creatures, they possess relatively high thinking ability.
So the Valstrax immediately judged that the threat of this 'palm' was far greater than the airship and humans below, and it was clearly coming for itself.
The next moment.
Without hesitation, the Valstrax immediately gathered the accumulated Thunder element energy, forming a fierce lightning beam and unleashing it entirely.
In an instant, countless crackling currents surged directly towards the descending golden giant palm.
This scene, because the dark clouds were dispelled by the golden light, allowed the hunters, Palico兽人, scholars, and workers on the Large Exploration Airship to see it clearly.
It was as if a legendary divine dragon was controlling lightning to challenge the palm of a god!
[Boom——————]
High in the sky, a vast amount of lightning expanded together with the golden palm.
Immediately, an earth-shattering roar like the wrath of heaven echoed throughout the area.
However, the seemingly imposing lightning was completely unable to resist the suppression of the golden palm.
In the blink of an eye, all the lightning was extinguished.
Even the considerably large Valstrax was grasped by the even larger golden light palm.
The Valstrax roared and struggled frantically, but as it was completely engulfed by the palm, all sound disappeared in an instant.
And when the palm made of golden light dissipated, the Valstrax was also gone!
Bradley and the others on the platform vaguely saw those lights forming a strange pattern at the end.
A perfect circle, with an isosceles triangle below it, and three isosceles triangles above it.
"Did we... did we just see a god?"
At this moment, one of the Eight-Star Hunters muttered in disbelief.
"Yeah, meow, it seems like a god saved us, meow!" his Palico兽人 echoed.
Bradley and the others didn't speak, but besides 'god', there seemed to be no better explanation.
After all, they hadn't seen any monster's figure from beginning to end.
Should they report this matter back?
But how would they report it? Say that a deity appeared and took the Valstrax away?
Meanwhile.
Aboard Esdeath's Empress Ship.
Im released the Valstrax he had captured into the 'Celestial Dragon Realm'.
It seemed quite startled, immediately letting out frantic roars upon its release.
However, its dragon body, which contained immense power, was completely beyond its control.
It remained fixed in mid-air, unable to move, allowing the humans on the deck to observe it freely.
"It's truly beautiful!" Esdeath commented.
Im walked forward, forcing the Valstrax to meet his gaze. He could see that its eyes were filled with fear.
Not just because its body was controlled, but also because it felt the slight aura Im intentionally leaked.
"I know you can understand human language."
"First, I won't harm you. You have five minutes to calm down."
With that, Im said no more, only looking at the Valstrax's eyes with a calm gaze.
Everyone present also quieted down, providing a good environment for the Valstrax to calm down.
Indeed.
The Valstrax gradually stopped roaring, although its eyes were still trembling, it was beginning to regain its senses.
"Very good."
"Now, listen carefully to what I'm about to say. I am the ruler of this world."
Im smiled slightly, "You can also think of me as a god. I suppose that's easier for you to understand."
"After all, you Elder Dragons are also referred to as gods by people on this continent, aren't you?"
This point was actually the same in the Empire as well, except that people called gods and Super Dangerous Creatures like Red Lotus 'gods'.
As for Special Dangerous Creatures equivalent to Elder Dragons, they were actually considered divine beasts a thousand years ago.
Until the First Emperor, to clear an environment suitable for the Empire's development and national life, led the Imperial army and manipulated the Guardian Machine Gods to slaughter Dangerous Creatures on a large scale.
Only then did Special Dangerous Creatures fall from their divine status in people's hearts.
These Elder Dragons have not dared to approach the Imperial continent for so many years, probably because the First Emperor killed too fiercely, imprinting fear into their genes.
After all, even gods and they themselves haven't dared to step foot into the Empire for the past thousand years.
It's just a pity, this First Emperor seems to have reincarnated long ago.
There's no trace of him in this world's Underworld. Otherwise, Im would truly like to meet him.
At this moment, the Valstrax understood Im's meaning.
The other party was the god of this world, capable of controlling everything in this world, which was why its body couldn't move.
It believed him!
"From today onwards, you are my pet. You will normally live in the 'Celestial Dragon Realm' and are not allowed to act without permission."
As soon as Im finished speaking, the Valstrax found that it could move.
This made it very happy, constantly twisting its dragon body and wandering back and forth on the deck.
Only by losing freedom can one truly understand its preciousness.
However, limited by the aura on Im, the Valstrax still dared not fly off the deck.
"You can follow and fly near this ship, but if you fly too far, you will die..."
Im warned only this once, then turned and returned to the cabin.
But upon hearing these words, the Valstrax was chilled to the bone.
It even hit the deck with a 'bang', collapsing heavily onto it.
Curling up its dragon body, it perfectly displayed the meaning of 'trembling in fear'.
It didn't even need to say anything or let out a wail.
Esdeath, Tsunade, Akame, and the others could see how terrified the Valstrax was at this moment.
Because the moment Im said 'die', it truly felt the great terror called 'death'!
"Eh————"
At this moment, Tsunade suddenly sighed.
Then, under everyone's surprised gazes, she walked over and gently touched the Valstrax's head with her hand glowing with green light.
She was using the techniques of medical ninjutsu to mobilize Yang Release Chakra.
As expected, under the warm comfort of the Yang Release Chakra.
The Valstrax gradually recovered from its extreme fear, and its stiff dragon body slowly became supple again.
At the same time, the look in its emerald green dragon eyes towards Tsunade became very gentle.
"Lord Im was just scaring you. As long as you behave well, believe me, in the future you will be glad you met Lord Im."
Tsunade said softly, looking at it.
The Valstrax hesitated slightly in its eyes, but still nodded, indicating it understood.
Then, it expelled the 'Soaring Aura' from its pale blue spirit-fur and flew into the air.
It began to dance gracefully in the nearby airspace, circling the Empress Ship.
Its posture was truly beautiful and exceptionally magnificent.
Even the Azure Rathalos, which had been following behind Esdeath all along, couldn't help but flap its wings and fly over to dance with it.
However, the Azure Rathalos didn't know that Esdeath was heading to find another Elder Dragon to replace it this time.
The Velkhana!
Of course, she wouldn't abandon the Azure Rathalos then, but would hand it over to Akame to manage.
Ninja World.
Within the former Land of Iron, which had turned into an Asura's Battlefield.
Shanks was still locked in fierce combat with the 'Rampage Demon' Burephas.
Four-Tails Son Goku and Eight-Tails Gyuki were also firing Tailed Beast Bombs one after another towards the area with the most demons.
Sakazuki, with his arms crossed over his chest, silently stood in front of Four-Tails Son Goku.
However, ever since he blasted away the 'Iron Duke' Dispat, no other demon had dared to approach.
Sakazuki naturally didn't mind. He was currently enjoying the battle between the Guardian Machine God and the three Demon Gods.
Yes, three!
During this time, another Demon God had escaped from the 'Underworld Gate'.
This completely gave the Demon God side strength comparable to the Guardian Machine God.
They were even slightly suppressing the latter.
Noticing this, Sakazuki began to consider whether he should make a move.
But when he saw Old Ai, transformed into blue electric light, appear in the sky, he dismissed the idea.
It was better to give these ninjas a chance to perform.
If something truly went wrong, he could make a move then. He was already here anyway.
High in the sky.
Old Ai, body crackling with electricity and aura surging, was observing the situation on the battlefield below.
He was considering whether he should go help Shanks or help the Guardian Machine God fight the Demon Gods.
Soon, Old Ai decided he should go help the Guardian Machine God.
Although he didn't know why the West Sea Branch President of the Adventurer's Guild was here.
And had Eight-Tails' chakra, the Guardian Machine God's importance was definitely higher.
Of course.
He mainly didn't know Shanks' status as a World Noble. Otherwise, he would face a difficult choice.
After all, turning a blind eye to a World Noble in danger would be quite troublesome if it was investigated.
But just as Old Ai was about to move towards the Demon Gods.
A black streak of light shot out from the 'Underworld Gate', made a wide turn in the air, and then attacked towards him with astonishing speed.
"Good timing!"
This made Old Ai raise his spirits and immediately go to meet it in battle.
[Boom!!!]
In the night sky.
A black shooting star and a blue lightning bolt.
In an instant, they pierced through the darkness along their path, directly colliding and erupting with earth-shattering violent tremors.
This caused the distant Sakazuki to turn his gaze in surprise, muttering, "Another Upper-Rank Demon has appeared?"
Meanwhile.
In front of Old Ai, appeared a humanoid demon with a rather extraordinary aura and wrapped in black gas.
"I permit you to speak your name, hero from another world."
Old Ai scoffed, "You really have no manners, do you? Don't you know you should introduce yourself first?"
The other party was silent for a moment, then said, "My name is Myhedis, an Upper-Rank Phantom Demon..."
Old Ai snorted, "Then listen well, this old man is... Raikage, under the World Government!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the demon and the man erupted simultaneously.
In the blink of an eye, a black shadow leaving trails of illusions and lightning dragging bright electric light engaged in a super-high-speed intense battle under the night sky!
(End of Chapter)
