Chapter 193: The Massacre of the Celestial Dragons

"Not only the Flying Pirates, but the Infinity Pirates, Whitebeard Pirates, John Pirates, and other major New World pirate crews have appeared!!"

"Is the God Valley incident happening all over again?"

As the aerial fleet approached, the figures standing on the ships' bows became clear, causing cold sweat to run down the backs of those watching. It was terrifying to see the most powerful pirate crews from the New World gathered here!

"Jihahaha, I was right! The Celestial Dragons are holding their celebration here!!" Golden Lion laughed arrogantly as he landed his ship on the sea.

"Gurararara, let me greet these obstructing Marines!" Whitebeard laughed, ready to trigger a tsunami to sweep away the blocking warships.

"Whitebeard, hold off. If your tsunami sends our treasure into the sea, it would be a loss," Li Yuan intervened, stopping Whitebeard. The Baladi Kingdom island was too small, and Li Yuan feared Whitebeard's power might inadvertently submerge it.

"Yohohoho, Whitebeard, Li Yuan is right. That treasure is ours; we can't let it be washed into the sea," John also stepped forward to stop Whitebeard.

"These Marines can't stop us. Let's hurry onto the island and grab the treasure," Li Yuan urged. With a swing of his Seven Star Sword, a thousand-meter-long slash cut through the sea, striking the lead vice admiral's ship.

"Armament: Iron Block Giant Fist!" The vice admiral, seeing the incoming slash, instinctively launched his strongest attack, his muscles contracting under the threat of death.

"Shhh!!!" However, his proud fist was easily sliced through by the slash, his body split in two, and the warship behind him cleaved apart.

Li Yuan didn't even glance at the destroyed warship as he used Moonwalk to head towards the island.

"Jihahaha, Li Yuan, don't hog all the fun!" Seeing Li Yuan rush ahead, Golden Lion quickly followed, casually killing a vice admiral and destroying another warship.

"Yohohoho, the treasure is mine!" John, Whitebeard, and others hurried after them, as warships and vice admirals were mere ants before them, easily dispatched.

"Damn it, devils, they're all devils! How can we possibly fight them? Run!" After Li Yuan and the others attacked, the remaining Marines panicked, realizing they couldn't withstand the pirates' assault.

"Call for headquarters, call for headquarters! This is the East Blue's Baladi Kingdom. Many major New World pirates have appeared here, attacking the Celestial Dragons on the island. Requesting support, requesting support!" The Marines guarding the Baladi Kingdom had already sent word to headquarters upon spotting the Flying Pirates.

"Damn Golden Lion, damn trash. Hold on, we're sending reinforcements to the Baladi Kingdom," Fleet Admiral Kong responded, dispatching Sengoku and other top forces immediately. However, the journey from Marine Headquarters to the Baladi Kingdom would take time, and they weren't sure if they'd arrive in time.

"Those damn pirates dare to challenge the Celestial Dragons' celebration again!!" On the island, Science Defense God Saturn Saint's face darkened as the Flying Pirates landed.

"Order everyone to evacuate immediately. The Divine Guard and CP0 must protect their retreat!" Saturn Saint transformed into a towering demon bull form, five-star magic glowing brightly.

This time, unlike the God Valley war, he didn't wait to see the enemy's plans. He immediately called the other four Elders, fearing there might be no chance later.

"Buzz!!!" As the magic circle completed, the other four Elders appeared on Saturn Saint's back.

"These pirates are lawless, daring to disrupt our Celestial Dragons' celebration again!" Agricultural God Peter Saint fumed, watching the advancing pirates.

"Hahaha, didn't expect you five old guys to show up so quickly!" Li Yuan remarked upon reaching the island, immediately spotting the conspicuous Five Elders.

Beside them stood the Divine Guard's Garlins Saint, a CP0 deputy chief, and an army general. With his Observation Haki, Li Yuan sensed five admiral-level forces and ten elite vice admirals, likely the rest of the Divine Knights, protecting the Celestial Dragons' retreat.

"Jihahaha, as planned, let's deal with these top forces first!" Golden Lion laughed as he arrived with the others. "The rest can handle their subordinates; we'll split the treasure later."

"That CP0 is mine, don't anyone dare take him!" Golden Lion declared, targeting the weakest, CP0 Deputy Chief Segun Kolmi.

In past battles with the World Government, it was always Li Yuan who took down the top enemies. This time, Golden Lion wanted to prove himself by defeating a top government force.

"Wave Slash!!" Two sharp slashes cut through the air towards Segun.

"Mercury Wave!" Segun transformed into liquid mercury to evade the slashes, though his face darkened. Being targeted by such a notorious pirate was not good.

"Hahaha, that Divine Guard guy is mine. You all handle the rest," Li Yuan said, ignoring the Five Elders. Each was tough and hard to kill, so he focused on the Divine Guard's Garlins Saint.

"Three Elements Unity Secret: Blood Moon Soaring!" Combining three sword intents, Li Yuan swung his Seven Star Sword, sending a blood-red moon-like slash towards Garlins.

Seeing the slash, Garlins frowned, his supreme-grade sword turning black.

"One Sword Style: Gale Slash!" Garlins countered with a powerful windstorm slash, but it only delayed the blood moon for a moment before being overwhelmed, forcing him back hundreds of meters.

"Mamamama, that army general is mine!" Charlotte Linlin targeted the steam fruit user, General Hamadi Fisher.

"Just a pirate, daring to boast!" The Five Elders watched as the pirates casually picked their opponents, infuriating them. As the supreme rulers, they had never been treated so dismissively.

The four untransformed Elders began their transformations simultaneously.

Maz Saint soared into the sky, becoming a gigantic bird with a human face and serpent body, resembling the mythical Itsumaden. Its talons gleamed, sharp enough to tear dragon scales, and its mouth burned with flames, ready to unleash fiery destruction.

Nassourang Saint transformed into a skeletal knight, a horse-man hybrid wielding the legendary sword Shodai Kitetsu, charging with unparalleled speed.

Peter Saint became a massive sandworm capable of traversing deserts, manipulating sandstorms and walls for attack.

Vochuel, with his mythical Zoan-type fruit, controlled water elements, transforming into water, manipulating streams and creating massive water columns for attack.

The five Elders, all mythical Zoan users, surrounded by flames, a sign of awakening. Their combined might could crush any New World pirate crew. Unfortunately for them, they faced not one, but five pirate captains!

"Gurararara, the Five Elders, huh? I've never fought them before. Let's battle!" Whitebeard roared, eager for the fight.

"Yohohoho, the Five Elders atop the world's power structure. I want to rob their holy land, Mariejois!" John exclaimed.

"Mere Five Elders will soon be five dead stars!" declared another pirate.

Golden Lion and Li Yuan chose their opponents, leaving Whitebeard, John, Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, and Branton to face the Five Elders. Despite their strength, none feared the Elders.

"Hahaha, I'll go after those Divine Knights and Celestial Dragons!" Wald, seeing no opponent, targeted the fleeing Celestial Dragons, relishing the thought of slaughtering the world's rulers.

Wald charged after the retreating Celestial Dragons, determined not to let any escape.

"Despicable pirates, daring to challenge our celebration again, unforgivable!" the fleeing Celestial Dragons cursed, demanding protection from the Divine Knights.

After the horrors of God Valley six years ago, the Celestial Dragons never forgot the massacre, losing all but a few. It was their nightmare.

"How can he be so strong?" Garlins Saint, feeling intense pain from Li Yuan's attack, couldn't believe his strength.

According to intelligence, Li Yuan was only 25, while Garlins was 30. Yet, a single strike revealed a vast power gap, shaking Garlins' confidence as a noble Celestial Dragon.

Furious, Garlins unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, focusing it on his sword, determined to fight back.

"One Sword Style: Waterfall Slash!" Garlins attacked with the force of a waterfall, aiming to overwhelm Li Yuan.

"Hahaha, bring it on!" Li Yuan laughed, activating Life Return to enhance his limbs.

"Three Elements Unity Secret: Conqueror's Infusion – Blood Moon Soaring!!" Once more, Li Yuan combined his sword intents with Armament and Conqueror's Haki.

As he struck, the sky darkened, the blood moon rising to meet the moonlight.

The clash of supreme-grade swords and compressed Haki unleashed blood-red lightning, shattering the ground, creating ravines, and sinking the land around them.

"Damn pirate, die!" Garlins roared, pouring all his strength into his sword, trying to crush Li Yuan.

"Hmph, just a Divine Guard member. You dare boast?" Li Yuan scoffed. "If your commander were here, he might challenge me. But you, you're destined to fall by my sword!"

Li Yuan's Seven Star Sword surged with power, breaking the stalemate.

"Bang!!!" The force blasted through Garlins, his Armament Haki only partially absorbing it, sending him flying back over 500 meters.

"This power rivals Rocks' level, though Rocks was stronger!" Garlins thought, shocked.

He had fought Rocks, knowing the monster's strength. Despite years of growth, facing Li Yuan felt like facing an insurmountable force, as if Li Yuan was leagues beyond him.

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