Chapter 19
Boom! ! !
The powerful blow struck the black dragon's chest directly, disregarding the defense provided by his dragon scales. It pierced through his body and even obliterated the large space behind him.
A joyous expression appeared on Blackbeard's rugged face as he raised his eyes. This blow surely must have made the black dragon cough up blood.
However, the figure reflected in Blackbeard's pupils remained devoid of any expression, his eyes as tranquil as still water.
Blackbeard's smile froze. It couldn't be true.
After taking such a heavy blow from him, the black dragon didn't even flinch.
Of course, it must be some kind of trick! Yes, it must be fake bravery!
As Blackbeard looked at the perplexed black dragon, a twitch appeared on the corner of the black dragon's mouth, finally revealing an emotion on his face. "Is that all?"
"At this level, do you think you can play in the big leagues? Do you think you can make me laugh to death?"
Indeed, the power behind that punch should not be underestimated. It struck the vulnerable point near his chest, coming dangerously close to his heart, even penetrating the ground behind him.
However, the majority of the Emission Haki emitted into the black dragon's body was effectively blocked. Only a negligible amount of Haki managed to land a hit on him.
Therefore, he stood firm, unaffected by the blow.
"Bronze-level players shouldn't try to play in the realm of kings."
The black dragon's gaze intensified, and black-red aura erupted from him like a volcanic eruption.
This was a combination of Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki.
Boom boom boom! !
"Ah!"
Blackbeard was sent flying, screaming as if he had been struck with a tremendous force.
A destructive shockwave swept through the venue, causing the black fog that had shrouded the ground to dissipate instantly.
Cracks spread rapidly throughout the underground auction house, causing it to collapse completely.
The sun, now visible from the distant sky, cast its light upon the black dragon standing amidst the ruins, taking in the fresh air.
His body was tense, and his dragon eyes gleamed with an icy chill as they scanned the audience.
"I suppose I acted too hastily. I doubt it will fetch a good price now."
The black dragon lowered his head, feeling a tinge of regret in his heart.
The conflict between Blackbeard and Whitebeard wasn't yet at its peak. By "just" killing one of Whitebeard's division commanders, the black dragon couldn't fully exploit the situation. If this man were to eliminate a few more of Whitebeard's sons, then the black dragon could seize the opportunity to blackmail Whitebeard, who was desperately seeking revenge.
Boom! !
A beam of dark light shot up from the sky, reaching hundreds of meters into the air.
The debris from the collapsed auction house scattered in all directions.
Blackbeard slowly rose from the ground, looking rather miserable.
His body was covered in bruises, blood stained the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were bloodshot.
He glared angrily at the black dragon, a clear shock visible in his eyes.
"How is this possible? Even though I nullified the Devil Fruit abilities, why does this guy still possess such terrifying combat power?"
Blackbeard was filled with doubt. The aura he just witnessed... It reminded him of his father in his prime.
"You fool, do you think everyone relies solely on the power of a fruit like you?"
The black dragon responded with contempt, "A true powerhouse develops in all aspects. It's not just about the fruit ability—Haki and physical prowess must also reach their peak."
"Thinking you can dominate the world with only a Devil Fruit? You might as well dream."
Blackbeard's face grew increasingly ugly. Could it be that the black dragon had defeated him simply by relying on Conqueror's Haki, completely disregarding his Devil Fruit abilities?
"Damn it, is there such a vast difference?"
Blackbeard was filled with frustration. He was the man destined to become the ruler of the world, yet he was defeated so easily. How could this be acceptable? It was utterly unacceptable!
As the black dragon observed the furious and helpless Blackbeard, he shook his head.
He knew that he wasn't as powerful as he was in the original story. Without Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit, his combat strength was naturally diminished.
"Having excessive power isn't always a good thing."
A somber voice suddenly echoed from behind. The black dragon's eyes widened, but before he could react, a deadly blade sliced through his body.
With a sweep of the knife, the dragon scales on the black dragon's back fell off.
A faint bloodstain could be seen on his back.
The wound was shallow, so shallow that it didn't even bleed, resembling a stroke made with a red pen.
The black dragon turned his head slowly, slightly surprised, "Shiryu?"
"Hey, thanks to your overwhelming power, even our seastone chains were shattered," Shiryu grinned, but his eyes betrayed a sense of embarrassment.
Damn it, was that supposed to be my all-out attack, or does it look like I scratched him with a cat's claw?
What a joke!
"Hahaha, Shiryu?"
"Great, let's join forces. We will definitely kill this guy!"
Blackbeard was like a pubescent beast, leaping and bounding. The black dragon wanted to test whether Blackbeard could create a new breed by dragging an old sow.
Shiryu didn't utter a word. He glanced fearfully at the black dragon and silently nodded. It was truly unrealistic to face this terrifying man alone.
"A cat and a dog."
The black dragon stretched his body and ascended into the air.
Transforming into a massive black dragon, he hovered in the sky, causing panic among the people of Dressrosa.
"Look, it's the Dragon of Doom!"
"The Black Feather of the End!"
"The Dark Dragon!"
...
Various peculiar nicknames were thrown around, and as the black dragon opened his mouth, terrifying dark energy began to brew.
He intended to deal with this endless group of pitiful foes with a single strike.
"Fuck!"
Doflamingo, who had been sneaking away for quite some time, looked back at the unfortunate scene and cursed, "Do you have to be so reckless? Blackbeard and Shiryu provoked you. Why should Dressrosa suffer with them?!"
Doflamingo understood the consequences of the attack—the destruction of an island was no small matter.
"Roar of the Black Dragon!"
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