Chapter 92

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091: Death Force, Use Death Force On Shinigami? It's Too Ridiculous!

"Unable to effectively stagnate time..."

"I can't get close..."

"Why is this 'inferior creature' so powerful?!"

Im felt the warmth of the man rushing towards him like the sun. Im subconsciously melded his body into the 'space wall', his pupils filled with disbelief. 

At this moment, Im was extremely convinced. If it weren't for the space fruit's ability to create a space wall that 'isolates' the world, isolating all objects or people except himself, he would feel the high temperature that was almost equal to the core of the sun. Im had no doubts. If he was out in Mariejois for more than a few minutes, no, maybe just tens of seconds, his entire body would burn like Mariejois at this moment!

A look of emotion flashed on Im's face. Seeing Bai Ye approaching in a flash, Im's nerves trembled. Gritting his teeth before the original space was engulfed by endless heat, Im's figure was directly teleported to the sky above Pangu City!

Thereafter, Im's red pupils stared at the 'monster' wearing a scorching sun in the distance. He did not hesitate. Raising his left hand, the nearly sliced sky above Mariejois suddenly began to change. Countless bolts of lightning spawned, shrouded in dazzling light. Another beam of light, hundreds of meters long and containing destructive power, fell from the sky.

Boom...!

"Die!" Im stared at the man intently.

"Useless!" 

Feeling the attack from the sky 'Uranus', Bai Ye's figure sank in mid-air. Holding the 'remnant fire sword', when the hundreds of meters of light beams emitting dazzling light continued to dilate in his pupils, Bai Ye's 'Remnant Fire Taidao' slashed straight to the sky!

....boom!!!

A terrifying scene appeared. That horrific and dazzling beam that could easily destroy any sea area, even Mariejois, was split in two! It hadn't even fallen from the sky yet! Just after the sound of 'boom-!' Two-thirds of it was instantly engulfed by the soaring flames released by the "remnant fire sword" and burned to the ground!

And below the terrifying movement. It showed Bai Ye holding the 'Remnant Fire Taidao' intact, wearing the 'Scorching Sun Flame' with a strong figure!

"How is this possible?!" Im's pupils in Pangu City froze.

Now, Bai Ye placed the scorched-looking 'remnant fire sword' horizontally in front of him. 'Sword of mighty fire!' This was exactly another 'title' after Ryūjin Jakka Bankai! At this moment, it contained a high temperature comparable to the sun's core of 15 million degrees. 'Ryūjin Jakka' was a 'remnant sword' that burned everything the 'blade' touched. At the same time, "Remnant Fire Taidao" was also a "Sword of Great Fire" that could burn the object it hit cleanly in a "flaming way!"

In other words, either close or far, Im's attacks were all useless at this moment! Im had fallen into a desperate situation! And this scene, in the eyes of countless people throughout the Grand Line, shocked the whole world beyond words. They were indelibly impressed by the existence of that man. The figure of the man on Mariejois who almost forced the 'God' to a dead end was etched into their minds!

Unable to approach, for they would be burned to the ground by the 'scorching sun' on that man's body. A remote attack would be swallowed up by the 'explosive flames' released by the scorched sword.

"Then... how does a guy like that win?!"

People all over the world felt the temperature from the center of Mariejois, evaporating across the entire Grand Line. Someone half-kneeled on the ground uncontrollably in shock. Some pirates would always remember that figure. Once you met him, you must absolutely not provoke him. No, no, wherever the man went, do not appear! Do not set foot! Otherwise, die! Absolutely die! And it would be like Mariejois, even if there was no chance to scream, one might turn into flying ashes! 

Now, on Mariejois, Im's face was cloudy and uncertain. Feeling the melting of large pieces of Red Line and the entire Grand Line almost evaporating, Im gritted his teeth and said, "Such power... don't be kidding me! I am a god! Besides, as an inferior creature, isn't it because of those inferior creatures that you're taking revenge on the World Government? In that case..." Im pointed his finger outside, angrily saying, "With today's temperature, are you guys going to destroy the whole world?!"

"Destroy the whole world?" When Bai Ye heard this, a look of disdain appeared in his indifferent eyes. "'God' would be the first to worry about the lives of 'inferior creatures'. Since the establishment of the World Government, have there been fewer 'innocent people' destroyed and slaughtered by the World Government at will?" 

In front of Bai Ye's eyes, North Blue, where he lived for more than 30 years, had turned into a purgatory. Facing Im, he said indifferently, "As for this world, there is no need for 'God' to worry about it because I will end the battle as quickly as possible!"

"....!!!"

Hearing this, Im clenched his five fingers tightly. Feeling the further release of terrifying pressure from the man in the distance, Im's clenched fists creaked. "Stop joking! I am a 'God!' I will never be able to compete with you 'inferior creatures!' 'God's nobility,' 'God's' power, 'God's' might! You know nothing about it!"

Im suddenly let out a growl. Immediately, Im raised his left hand, and a flash of red light passed through his pupils. "Since I can't approach, and it's ineffective even if it's far beyond the attack... This level is mere!"

"Repent! Sinner who dares to provoke God! You have the chance to witness the true power of 'God!'"

Im's angry words echoed through the world. The hearts of countless people trembled once again.

Could it be... The 'god' who hides behind the Five Elders and controls the world has other means?!

At this moment, the entire world was stirred. Soon, atop Mariejois, everyone saw what Im called the 'true power of a god.'

Im pressed his left hand on the surface of Mariejois. In the next second, a breath of death permeated the whole area. The ground under Pangu City began to shake violently, as if an earth dragon was turning over. Then, an ominous gate made of black energy, as high as 100 meters, appeared in front of Pangu City, exuding an endless breath of death.

When this door appeared, dozens of islands near Mariejois felt an inexplicable coldness.

"What... what is that?!"

"A door?"

"Why do I feel like my soul is being sucked in just looking at it?"

All over the world, countless people stood up, their hearts gripped with fear. 

Above Pangu City, in mid-air, Im declared, "Door of Hell!" He stared coldly at the man in the "Prison Clothes of the Last Days" and said, "Behind this door lies the real hell. Since you want to see the power of God, you must pay with your soul."

"It's worth mentioning that all souls swallowed by this door are kept inside forever and become puppets serving the son of 'God!'" Im spoke with confidence, instilling unspeakable horror in all who heard. 

Devour souls?! Not only will the soul be devoured, but it will be left behind that door forever, becoming a puppet under Im's control? The revelation shocked countless people. The ability to devour souls far exceeds the comprehension of ordinary people.

The second half of Im's claim brought ultimate horror to the world. Even the Four Emperors' forces and Naval Headquarters' Sengoku and Garp couldn't remain calm. Turning devoured souls into puppets was a disturbing ability.

Although some Devil Fruits could manipulate others as puppets, Im's 'Gates of Hell' manipulated the dead, turning their souls into puppets. This fact reminded everyone that Im stood behind the Five Elders, ruling the world with unseen power. How many powerful puppets were controlled behind that door?

Moreover, powerful individuals from the Rocks Pirates, such as 'Silver Ax,' 'Ochoku,' and 'John,' had vanished without being imprisoned in Impel Down. Those who participated in the 'Valley of Gods' incident dreaded the horrifying fact that even some retired Admirals and powerful figures who died in Marine history might be involved.

Everyone felt their scalp tingling at the power Im concealed. The more knowledgeable knew just how far Im could wield his fearsome abilities.

At that moment, with the whole world gripped by fear, Im focused on the man in the distance. Im said, "No approaching... no conventional means... then start with your soul!" He raised his left hand, aiming at Bai Ye, while countless people held their breath in astonishment.

"That man... will his soul be extracted?!"

However, after a moment of silence, nothing happened. Bai Ye stood in midair, still looking at Im with indifferent eyes, unaffected. He didn't show any sign of his soul being drawn out.

"How can this be?!" Im's face was filled with astonishment. The ability of the 'Death Fruit' was ineffective?! This was impossible. For hundreds of years, Im had extracted the souls of countless strong men to strengthen himself and create powerful puppets.

Im stared in disbelief at Bai Ye, who seemed to absorb the sunlight above Mariejois. Bai Ye was completely unaffected. The 'Power of Death' was useless against someone with the 'Power of Shinigami,' especially with the template of Yamamoto Genryūsai, the "strongest Shinigami in a millennium" across the Soul Society. 

Bai Ye couldn't decide if Im was too naive or too foolish. How could this ability have any effect on him?

The Remnant Fire Taidao was placed horizontally in front of him as Bai Ye's figure suddenly disappeared from sight.