thefictionvixens Chapter 212 Forced Summoning, Wake Up, Powerful Ones!
Chapter 212 Forced Summoning, Wake Up, Powerful Ones!
Chapter 212 Forced Summoning, Wake Up, Powerful Ones!
Sky Island, Weeping Cloud Valley.
The divine face partially manifested by Indra dissipated amidst the backlash of the destructive energy implosion, carrying with it boundless rage and a trace of surprise and resentment.
The dark thunderclouds that covered the sky moved slowly. Although they had not completely dissipated, the suffocating pressure had receded like a tide.
Sunlight struggled to pierce through the gaps in the clouds, casting dappled patterns of light across the ravaged land.
Luffy sat on the ground, exhausted, panting heavily, feeling the weakness that came over him after deactivating his Nika form.
But as he watched the thunderstorm gradually subside in the sky, he grinned and revealed his signature smile.
"Hehe—it's blocked—"
That punch, which combined his will with the prayer of the Tears of Clouds, did not rely on overwhelming force, but rather precisely pried open a vulnerable node in Indra's divine power network.
This is a wondrous ability belonging to Nika, allowing him to break free from the constraints of rules.
After fulfilling its mission, the hazy light and shadow of the Tears of the Clouds separated from his body, circling lightly around the tired but excited Luffy once, as if in silent gratitude.
Then, it transformed into a faint stream of light and sank into the depths of the partially purified ruins of the Mother Nest below.
It needs time to slumber, to heal the wounds of having its core taken away, and to process the gains from this resonance with the Drum of Liberation.
Taigong Wang landed on the back of the Qilin, retracted the God-Slaying Whip into his sleeve, rolled up his sleeves, and looked at Luffy with undisguised admiration and curiosity.
"To bear the impact of divinity with a mortal body, to guide the rules to deviate with your will—young friend, your very existence is the greatest rebellion against the common sense of this world."
Yang Jian sheathed his three-pointed double-edged sword, closed his divine eye on his forehead, and walked to the edge of the ruins of the Mother Nest, sensing the faint yet tenacious life force within.
He said in a deep voice, "This spirit's foundation is damaged, but its essence is not lost. It resonates with the beacon here, and given time, it may be able to be reborn."
"However, the core essence that was taken away concerns its future potential. This matter is of great importance."
The flames of the sun on Karna's body slowly subsided. He looked at Taigong Wang and Yang Jian, his tone calm yet sharp and unyielding.
"We will forever remember your kindness in helping us. However, your statement about our master, that the alien divinity is disrupting the balance—this concerns the world's reserves, doesn't it?"
"Although I am just a mere spearman, I should not be qualified to know about the power struggle between the big shots behind the scenes."
"But as a Servant of the Master, please enlighten me on the deeper meaning behind this."
Ace, Zoro, and the others also gathered around, their eyes fixed intently.
Having experienced a direct confrontation with Indra, they knew that the causes and effects behind these heroic spirits from different mythological systems were by no means trivial.
Taigong Wang and Yang Jian exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. Taigong Wang then spoke.
"Very well, since I've already gotten involved, I'll tell you a thing or two."
"Recently, the sea of laws in this world has been in turmoil. Many alien deities have forcibly descended by relying on the concept of the Holy Grail, and their very existence is distorting the original laws of this world."
"If this continues, it could trigger unpredictable disasters."
Although no substantial information was revealed, it undoubtedly made everyone feel even more solemn.
Ultimately, was it all Dilt's fault? — Just what level of existence is this Holy Grail War?
"Of course, this is just speculation, and it only provides coordinates and pathways. But what attracts these divine beings is a certain unique possibility and energy inherent in this world itself."
"I have come here at the summons of my master, firstly to investigate the source of the anomaly, and secondly to maintain the balance of the laws and prevent this world from collapsing if necessary."
Yang Jian replied, his gaze sweeping over the direction where the golden bell's light pillar was gradually dimming.
"Although Indra has temporarily retreated, his essence remains intact, and his connection with some of the laws of this world has not been severed."
"Furthermore, other gods from other realms lurk in the shadows. The Holy Grail War you have participated in is merely the tip of the iceberg."
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"Maintaining balance?" Nami keenly grasped the key phrase.
"So, are you friend or foe?"
"It depends on the situation," Taigong Wang replied enigmatically.
"Those who follow the way of nature and maintain balance are friends; those who go against nature and create extreme chaos or extreme order are enemies."
"It seems that the reckless actions of the sea king Dilt, as well as the excessive interference of certain alien gods, are both disrupting the balance."
"And you—especially Straw Hat Luffy, your power of liberation, though seemingly chaotic, contains a glimmer of hope and may be the source of the variable."
Luffy was completely confused and scratched his head, saying, "What balance stuff? I don't understand!"
"But Blackbeard stole something important, I'm going to beat him up! If Indra dares to cause trouble again, I'll beat him up again! Until I drive him off the Sky Island!"
His bluntness surprised Taigong Wang and Yang Jian, and then Taigong Wang chuckled and shook his head.
"A pure heart is also a path to enlightenment. Enough, you each have your own destiny."
"We need to continue investigating other sources of the anomalies. Farewell."
After saying this, he patted the four-legged creature, and auspicious clouds appeared on their own, carrying them slowly into the sky.
Yang Jian nodded slightly to Karna as a sign of acknowledgment, then transformed into golden light and followed Taigong Wang, disappearing into the horizon.
"Jade Void Palace—Primordial Celestial Venerable—I've heard Tescatlipoca mention it—" Robin murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming with a thirst for knowledge.
"These are beings from another pantheon. Their intervention means that the scale of this Holy Grail War has exceeded Dilt's initial expectations."
"Who cares about some deity or Indra!"
Luffy jumped up suddenly. Although his body was still a little shaky, his eyes had regained their usual sharpness.
"The most important thing now is to catch up with Blackbeard and retrieve the core of the Tear of the Clouds! Then continue to beat Indra to a pulp!"
"That's right!" Zoro sheathed the Wado Ichimonji, a fighting spirit curving his lips. "Perfect, let's settle both old and new scores together!"
"It seems we need to clarify our course again," Karna said calmly, gazing at the seemingly endless sea of clouds in the distance.
Meanwhile, in the Devil's Triangle, the fierce battle shrouded in dense fog had reached its climax.
The clash between Garp and Blackbeard triggered a massive tsunami.
Garp's iron fist contained the ultimate Armament Haki and physical power capable of destroying mountains and splitting peaks, while Blackbeard barely managed to hold his own against him by relying on the absorption and pain transformation of the Dark-Dark Fruit.
"Dark Emperor!" Blackbeard roared, unleashing a vast expanse of darkness in an attempt to devour Garp.
"This little trick! You didn't copy Ace, did you?" Garp roared, his Conqueror's Haki mixed with Armament Haki coiling around his fists, like two black suns, forcefully shattering the spreading darkness.
"Fist Bone - Meteor!"
boom!
Another clash without any fancy moves, and Blackbeard was sent flying again, blood gushing from his mouth and nose. The pain from the Dark-Dark Fruit contorted his face, but the madness and greed in his eyes burned even brighter.
"Zehahaha! Garp! Your power—truly the best relic! If only I could get your corpse—"
Blackbeard wiped away the blood, but his gaze drifted to another battlefield.
There, the battle between Aokiji and Columbus was equally fierce.
Aokiji's Ice Age froze vast areas of the sea, but Columbus remained unfazed as his attacks left countless cracks in the ice.
"Interesting! Your ability can turn even a warm ocean into an extremely cold place! But that alone cannot stop your adventurous spirit!"
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Aokiji's gaze was serious; he showed no sign of slackening in the face of the Heroic Spirits, making a swift victory seem unlikely.
The most captivating event was the battle between Hawkeye and his servant against the Earl.
Every swing of Hawkeye's Black Blade Night carried the will to sever everything; the green sword energy swept across the sky, easily tearing apart the thick fog along with the masts and hulls of the Blackbeard fleet.
However, the count strolled by as if in a leisurely garden, the longsword in his hand, formed from pure darkness, seemed to absorb all light and energy.
Hawkeye's powerful strike, capable of splitting mountains, landed on the dark longsword, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, only causing ripples in the space.
"The meaning of annihilation devours life. Your sword, though sharp, cannot sever the void."
The count's voice carried an ancient indifference. With a casual flick of his sword, a thin, dark ray silently pierced through a fleeting afterimage of Hawkeye, instantly eroding the keel of a secondary ship behind him into powder.
Assassin Sasaki Kojiro's figure flashed around the Count like a ghost, his secret sword, Swallow Return, thrusting out from all sorts of incredible angles, trying to find the Count's weakness.
But the count seemed to be shrouded in an invisible force field, and Kojiro's blade was always deflected or blocked by a viscous dark force before it could even touch the hem of his clothes.
"It's useless, Assassin. Your skill is close to the Tao, but it's still pale in comparison to absolute quality and quantity."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hawkeye and Kojiro were both sent flying.
Kojiro flicked his wrist: "Master, I initially suspected he was an Assassin. But his stats are way higher than a typical Assassin—"
Hawkeye nodded slightly without replying; he had a guess.
On the other hand, Caster Shakespeare was completely immersed in his own creation.
He brandished his quill pen and chanted loudly within his own realm of scripts.
"Oh! Behold! The hero's rage erupts like a volcano! The overlord's ambition expands like an abyss! Betrayal and protection intertwine!"
"Despair and hope coexist! This is a rhapsody of humanity!"
His Noble Phantasm was not a direct attack, but it greatly disrupted the battlefield.
The pirates from Blackbeard's side sometimes experienced a surge in fighting power due to inexplicable encouragement, and at other times they were so immersed in the tragic roles that they burst into tears, and their attacks became chaotic.
Moriah's men sometimes felt honored and incredibly brave, and at other times, they were infected by his despairing monologues and their morale plummeted.
Even Garp and Aokiji are occasionally disturbed by strong emotions that are not their own.
Doflamingo was hiding in the shadows, observing the battlefield and looking for an opportunity to strike.
Moonlight Moria, hiding behind the Shadow Mage, watched the chaotic battle that was completely beyond his control, his face turning deathly pale with fright.
He attempted to control his zombie soldiers and shadow mages to attack the Blackbeard's henchmen, but under the impact of the domineering aura and energy emanating from the powerful figures on all sides, his zombies were as fragile as paper.
"Hehehehe—these monsters—" Moria was sweating profusely, and he began to regret staying here and getting involved in their affairs.
The key to the battle lies in the duel between the top combatants.
Garp's frustration grew as he failed to break through Garp's defenses, and his worry for his grandson transformed into an even more ferocious attack.
"Blackbeard! Where is Luffy?!"
"Hahaha! Want to know? Beat me first!" Blackbeard grinned maliciously, activating the power of the Dark-Dark Fruit once again, the immense suction attempting to pull Capra into darkness.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
Gizas Burgess, the fighting champion who had been watching from the sidelines and seemed somewhat dazed by Shakespeare's Noble Phantasm, suddenly turned bloodshot and roared as he charged recklessly toward Aokiji's back, who was fighting Columbus!
He was actually led astray by Shakespeare's play, falling into a frenzied plot about sacrificing oneself for a monarch!
"Admiral Aokiji, watch out!" Coby exclaimed, but they were too far away to come to the rescue!
Aokiji sensed the danger behind him and was about to defend himself.
"Frozen Moment!"
A cold shout rang out, and the biting cold air instantly froze the charging Burgess into an ice sculpture!
But this moment of distraction allowed Columbus to seize the opportunity!
"Extreme cold can take lives, but it cannot freeze the passion for exploration!"
Columbus appeared like a ghost beside Aokiji, his scimitar aimed straight at Aokiji's waist and abdomen!
puff!
Although Aokiji managed to avoid most of the damage by transforming into his elemental form at the last moment, the opponent's slash seemed to contain some kind of ability to break through elemental transformation, still leaving a deep wound on his waist, and blood instantly stained the ice surface red!
"Kuzan!" Garp's eyes widened in fury!
"Zehahaha! What a great opportunity!" Blackbeard was overjoyed at the sight and punched Garp, who was still shaken by Kuzan's injury!
"Go to hell!"
Meanwhile, a glint of cunning flashed in the eyes of the Earl, who had been dealing with Hawkeye the whole time.
He stopped defending, and his dark longsword suddenly unleashed an aura of annihilation that devoured everything. A massive dark sword aura swept across, not only forcing back Hawkeye and Kojiro, but also cleverly creating a hole in Moria's giant ship.
Through the enormous hole, the corpses displayed on the deck below could be vaguely seen, including some of the most famous figures.
Click!
Just as Blackbeard was about to be deified, sharp five-colored lines came slashing down!
Doflamingo took a step forward, a maniacal smile on his face.
"Just die by my hand, this is your end!"
"Damn it!" Blackbeard roared, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
The corpse of the powerful figure is now in our possession!
"Now!" The count's voice went straight into Blackbeard's mind.
Without hesitation, Blackbeard pulled out the black box that sealed the essence of the Heart of the Clouds in the face of Doflamingo's attack.
He frantically inhaled the surrounding darkness and the fragments of soul emanating from the corpses through the altar, and at the same time opened the black box!
"Using this core as a guide, and the flesh and souls of the strongest in this world as sacrifices! Answer my call! Serve me, the new Throne of Heroes!"
The black altar erupted with a blinding, eerie light, which mixed with the power of the essence of the Heart of the Clouds, forming a distorted spatial vortex!
The powerful magical fluctuations even temporarily disrupted the domain of Shakespeare's play!
"He's forcibly summoning a Heroic Spirit!" Hawkeye's eyes sharpened as he realized Blackbeard's purpose.
Garp and the injured Aokiji also sensed that ominous magical power gathering and taking shape.
"Don't even think about it!" Garp roared, trying to rush over to stop him, but the aftershocks of darkness and the dark barrier that the Earl timely unleashed once again blocked him.
Within the vortex, blurry yet enormous figures were rapidly solidifying, emanating a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.
Everyone felt that those guys were definitely an extremely troublesome group.
All eyes were drawn to the vortex, and the first to emerge was a captain with purple hair.
He scratched his head and took a swig of wine.
"What's going on? What heroic spirits and all that? Ugh, why does all this annoying news keep popping into my head?"
The moment he saw him, Garp's eyes widened in surprise. The Earl's gaze, hidden in the darkness, shone even brighter.
Blackbeard roared instantly, "Captain John! Kill these men!"
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