Chapter 88: Test The Training Ground

"Intelligence network? I see, yes!"

Dragon is also a little confused now. After all, an intelligence network isn't anything special. Luo Ning is really just helping him bide his time, so sharing an intelligence network is simply a profitable exchange for Dragon.

In his opinion, this is like buying goods worth 10,000 Bellies for 1 Beli.

"There's one thing we need to discuss first. When I say I'll help you, it's when you're in a dangerous situation, not for dealing with trivial matters all the time. You don't have that kind of bargaining chip, understand?"

Luo Ning warned that he wouldn't do free work for Dragon. The intelligence network seemed important, but for the Revolutionary Army, it was nothing special to put it bluntly. Their own intelligence network also needed to operate.

It's just sharing information from one more person, and Luo Ning would let them pay attention to specific information when needed. Other than that, there wasn't much to it, so the Revolutionary Army didn't pay much at all.

That being the case, Luo Ning naturally wouldn't go out of his way to help them.

"I understand perfectly. So, to a happy cooperation!"

Dragon also knows very well that although it's a shame, it's already very good to be able to negotiate this far.

"By the way, there's another point. If you have any historical texts, you can send them to me. Nico Robin is here. I need the historical text, although I can give you a copy of my interpretation."

Luo Ning suddenly remembered and brought up Robin's need for historical texts. Although the compass in his hand could easily locate what they needed,

It wasn't necessary. The Revolutionary Army must have some historical texts, so he could just use this opportunity to acquire them.

To be honest, Luo Ning has no interest in the so-called historical texts at all.

"Nico Robin is with Mr. Luo Ning, I see. I will send the historical texts as soon as possible."

At this moment, Luo Ning clearly felt a shift in Dragon's tone.

If Dragon's revolution wants to succeed, it must begin by targeting what the World Government fears most.

What is the World Government most afraid of? The Void Century. What did they do in those hundred years? Honestly, that's the only part that interests Luo Ning.

The fact that the World Government is so terrified of information leaking out about this period clearly indicates a significant secret hidden within.

Once the Void Century is exposed, it's estimated their foundation will be shaken. But what could shake the World Government after more than 800 years?

After all, people from that era are basically dead, unless there are some survivors of the immortality surgery.

But so far, it's unclear who has undergone the procedure, with the Five Elders and Im being the most likely candidates.

The World Government has existed for over 800 years, and to shake their roots, something more drastic than simply their past misdeeds is needed. Did they attempt to wipe out humanity during those hundreds years?

They don't care about their past transgressions; only this hundred-year gap in history matters.

Dragon has always believed that if they can uncover this piece of history, they can definitely shake the World Government's foundation. That's their logic, which is why Nico Robin, the only publicly known person who can decipher historical texts, has always been seen as a beacon of hope for them.

However, Robin's evasion skills are top-notch. Even the Marines and the World Government can't find or capture her, and they consider themselves the Revolutionary Army.

Now that he finally had the news, Luo Ning's involvement surprised him. Dragon's current strategy is to collect as many historical texts as possible. This can only benefit him and poses no harm.

After a brief follow-up conversation, Dragon ended the call, and Kuma departed as well.

Kuma's ability was so overpowered that it was banned later in the story. Otherwise, he would have been an incredible support character. In times of danger, he could swat away any opponent with a single paw, and no one could counter it. There were even ways to heal injuries – just shoot his paw. Kuma's abilities were truly broken to the extreme.

This is why his power was ultimately banned. He even ended up enslaved by the Celestial Dragons, but Luo Ning didn't warn him. After all, it was Kuma's own choice, and Luo Ning had no connection to him, so there was no reason to intervene.

Once Kuma left, Luo Ning headed towards the metal training ground and directly opened the metallic gate. The gate seemed to possess intelligent recognition and automatically unlocked upon his approach.

"A world of white!"

Inside, an endless expanse of blinding white awaited him. However, a holographic screen materialized in front of Luo Ning. This interface allowed him to freely customize his training environment and opponent. The possibilities for scenario design were limitless.

"This is interesting, practically a cheat code!"

Studying the interface, Luo Ning experimented with a selection. The surrounding environment instantly transformed into Marine Headquarters, and he configured his opponent to be Garp, albeit a Garp with equal strength.

"Alright, let's test it out!"

Luo Ning created a Garp with the increase in strength and initiated the battle.

The moment the fight began, Garp vanished at an incredible speed. Although Luo Ning could discern his opponent's trajectory using his foresight, his reaction time was insufficient to effectively counter.

Unpredictably, the simulated Garp deviated from his anticipated path and launched a surprise attack from a different angle.

Luo Ning received a heavy blow to his waist.

"Such... unorthodox tactics?"

Garp's lightning-fast movement shifts were a nightmare to deal with. A Garp of this caliber was simply overwhelming. Luo Ning took the full brunt of the attack, and it triggered a relentless barrage of assaults.

Luo Ning managed to deflect a few blows using his foresight, but he was ultimately defeated.

"Ugh... Looks like I need to go all out next time. The disparity in combat experience is immense."

While the training program wouldn't inflict lethal injuries, it could cause significant harm.

Fortunately, Luo Ning's power allowed for accelerated recovery. However, facing a Garp with equal strength, Luo Ning felt utterly powerless.

The gap in combat experience was simply too vast. Without the versatility and unpredictability of his foresight, Luo Ning suspected he would have been knocked out in a single hit.

Despite the defeat, Luo Ning remained undeterred. This battle provided valuable combat experience. He reduced Garp's simulated strength and continued to spar.

In addition to Garp, the program offered access to a variety of high-level Marine adversaries.

This training session lasted nearly twenty hours, although it only transpired in mere minutes for the outside world. The time manipulation aspect of the facility proved to be quite advantageous.