Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 633 Terrifying Influence

Since the news birds brought the extra edition two days ago, the news has spread and fermented.

Li Xia's influence then increased at an alarming rate, especially after the special edition used large color photographs to show the battle situation at the time.

From Big Mom being hammered into the sky with her eyes rolling back, to Big Mom lying on Zeus's thundercloud with a large hole vaguely visible in her chest, to her disheveled appearance.

However, there was not a single photo of Charlotte Linlin standing up again, which just goes to show that Lucci really knows how to choose photos.

Charlotte Lingling was furious after seeing the newspaper and even called to question Li Xia.

However, it was shut down by just one sentence:

"I'm not sparing your life because I want to make a deal with you, but simply to maintain stability."

If it were the old woman from before, she probably would never have accepted such threatening words, but things are different now. She is no longer alone. If she dies, probably less than one in ten of the nearly one hundred children will survive.

The older woman may seem to be using the child as a tool, but in reality, the Wanguo family holds so much for her.

Therefore, after Li Xia finished speaking, she could only hang up the phone reluctantly.

[Executioner, your influence within the Navy has increased to 71.4%]

[Executioner, your influence among pirates has increased; current pirate stats: 3.3%]

Li Xia checked her own influence.

Navy: 71.4% (Numerous Servants)
Revolutionary Army: 67.8% (A single call garners a hundred responses)
Pirates: 3.3% (Notorious)
Both the navy and the revolutionary army influenced more than 60% of their personnel.

It seems I underestimated the influence of the Four Emperors on the native inhabitants of this world. Sengoku's victory over the Four Emperors in a direct confrontation shocked the entire world.

The World Government discovered that even the Revolutionary Army seemed to be intimidated by Li Xia's 'terrifying strength' and had begun to shrink their activities, even sealing off Skypiea.

This discovery greatly pleased the World Government, and Fleet Admiral Akainu even called to express his undisguised appreciation and praise.

Defeating, but not killing, Big Mom not only demonstrated his exceptional strength but also his remarkable maturity.

It's best to avoid large-scale battles during the World Conference, and Akainu is also blatantly implying that he will step down as Fleet Admiral in ten years, and that he should recommend Li Xia to succeed him.

Lucci even called the Den Den Mushi, explaining that he had kept his promise and also subtly indicating that the Five Elders thought highly of Li Xia and wanted to recommend him to be the head of the CP organization, meaning that he would be in charge of all CP organizations.

Even though Lucci wasn't very clear about the Knights of God, Li Xia realized that the Five Elders wanted to recruit him into the Knights of God.
If there's a vacancy among the Five Elders, he might actually take that position!
Good heavens, three years, three years, and then another three years, and they've actually managed to get an undercover agent to the top of the intelligence and spy agency and the world government, huh?

Li Xia closed the panel notifications; by now, the influence should be sufficient.

These influences are mostly provided by the lower-level naval personnel, just like Vice Admiral Garp back then. Before he arrived, the navy was extremely demoralized, suffering repeated defeats at the hands of pirates, and was almost ready to give up.

But as soon as Garp arrived, everyone was instantly energized, charging desperately behind him.

This wasn't because Garp was strong, but because the marines knew that Garp wouldn't treat them as expendable resources; Garp genuinely cared about and supported the ordinary marines below him.

They may not be of much help, but they are the force of nature. When those naval officers loyal to the World Government order those soldiers to raise their guns and fire at Li Xia, it is very likely that those marines will point their guns at the officers who gave the order, rather than at Li Xia.

"Boss, it's all done!"

Awoo, beaming with delight, walked over carrying the communicator.
"Of the five people, three used Time-Space Copper Coins to trade, while the remaining two used consumables."

One is a scroll: Lesser Invincibility Shield, which can generate lesser invincibility defense for 1 minute. Basically, no one at level 4 can break through it, unless an Old God comes.

The other item is a piece of equipment!

"equipment?"

Li Xia was genuinely surprised that someone was willing to trade their equipment, and judging from Aowu's expression, he was almost laughing out loud, which clearly indicated that the equipment was quite powerful.

"Pfft—that person doesn't know the value of things. No, it's not that they don't know the value of things, it's just that this equipment is not something that ordinary people can use."

Boss, you should take a look for yourself!

I can't take it anymore, I need to go laugh for a bit.

Li Xia looked at the communicator with curiosity, and saw the equipment panel clearly displayed on it.

A lucky red string that wasn't so lucky

[Grade: Light Orange - Support Equipment]

【Origin: Haunted Wooden House】

[Durability: 10/10]

Sorrow: Wearing this equipment will reduce your Luck stat to 0 (Authority level).

Prayer: When opening the box, the vengeful spirit's hand will help you grab an extra prize.

Wraith: You will be touched by the wrathful spirit from time to time. If her need for touching is not met, the wrathful spirit will appear and attack the wearer. The wrathful spirit will re-form within seven days after being killed.

Not disintegrating: Can only be removed seven days after being equipped.

[Synopsis: No, no, no, you loved me so much, why did you kill me, yet you used my hair to make a red string to wear on your wrist?]
You still love me, right? Right?! Why were you so terrified when I came to see you?! Why?!

Li Xia:
"Hahahahaha, I'm laughing so hard!"

Aowu clutched his stomach and rolled around in mid-air laughing. Even Little Black, who was charging Zeus the thundercloud, was attracted by Aowu's laughter and walked over curiously.

After glancing at the equipment panel, the kitten covered its mouth and let out a laugh that sounded like a breath.

The key point is that while the two little ones were laughing, they were also glancing at the misfortune mark on Li Xia's waist, just like they were looking at a jinx.

Li Xia couldn't help but laugh and shook his head. No wonder the other party could take this out, and no wonder Aowu wanted this equipment.

Is this equipment useful?

Of course it's useful, and very useful, like having an extra item. But for ordinary apostles, carrying this thing is simply deadly.

Having a luck value of 0 doesn't mean you'll encounter disaster; it just means the probability of getting what you want is close to 0. In other words, you're basically guaranteed to get the pity system when you draw cards, but this is just bad luck and doesn't fall into the category of being unlucky.

Real misfortune is encountering danger at any time and in any place. Therefore, Li Xia's luck has indeed not been good in his previous life, but he has still grown up safely.

Therefore, for the apostle, wearing this bracelet was like the sky falling down.

Putting aside the touch of vengeful spirits, let's talk about opening boxes. Even if you can get one more item, with your luck at 0, what's the point of opening boxes?

Isn't this a case of one person opening a fire and then remaining completely silent?
Even trying to find a way to break through this limitation is impossible, because this thing is still an authoritative level of judgment!
At the current fourth tier, breaking through to the Authority level is not easy, and even for those at higher tiers, it's difficult! This is because the level above Authority is the Law level!
But Li Xia is different. Every time he opens a box, he uses the Fate Feedback of Misfortune, which directly maintains his luck value at the current maximum value of the feedback, and the level is the highest Fate level.

So this equipment is indeed good for Li Xia, but he can't take it off all the time, and the touch of the vengeful spirit sounds a bit improper.

But compared to the fact that it allows you to get a treasure chest item for free, it's still pretty good.

Anyway, Li Xia isn't afraid of vengeful spirits or ghosts. Just kidding, with the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and a demigod's body, why would he be afraid of ghosts?

"Okay, let's make the deal."

Li Xia handed the communicator back, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards Eyun. Eyun's low and vague mutterings seemed to reappear in his mind. Ever since he gained 1 point of luck, Eyun, who had long been afraid of hunger, had treasured this 1 point of luck.

If all else fails, then let's just suffer the misfortune; I'll take the blame!

“Beep———”

A sharp whistle pierced the air above the dock. An officer in a navy overcoat lowered his whistle and shouted:
"Line up! Vice Admiral Garp, along with the King of Fishman Island and his prince and princess, is about to arrive!"

The sound of the marines' disorderly footsteps echoed on the dock. Soon, under the guidance of their respective squad leaders, they lined up in two rows and stood there with their heads held high.

A person's reputation precedes them; it's difficult for a Marine who hasn't actually come to the world of One Piece to truly understand Garp's influence on the Navy.

Looking at the excited sailors who were trying their best to stand tall, Li Xia realized that they genuinely wanted the old admiral to see their most spirited side. This heartfelt respect was completely different from the so-called worship he had suddenly received.

It was Garp who accumulated those punches over fifty years, one by one.

If Garp's status in the Navy were also displayed on a panel, Li Xia would estimate it would at least be something like "Naval Flag" or "Admired by Ten Thousand People".

The rear admiral who was directing the formation quickly ran over and saluted Li Xia:
"Sir, the ranks are complete!"

"Very good! Very energetic!"

After praising him, Li Xia simply jumped onto the high platform and looked out at the distant sea.

A warship with a dog's head on its prow was gently rocking on the sea, and behind it was an even more unique large ship from the Dragon Palace Kingdom.

The ship had no masts or sails; instead, it was pulled into the sea by several thick chains and was entirely towed by fishmen.

Garp stood with his arms crossed on the giant dog head of the warship, and he could also see Li Xia standing on the high platform in the distance.

A mischievous smile spread across his aged face, revealing his gleaming white teeth.

"Hehehe—soldiers, get ready to march!"

He suddenly opened his arms wide, laughing loudly as he shouted. The marines below, who had been admiring the Sabaody Archipelago and imagining the pleasant life after disembarking, suddenly changed their expressions.

"Quick!"

"Keep yourself in place!"

"Oh no! Vice Admiral Garp is about to take off!"

The once quiet and peaceful ship instantly descended into chaos. The sailors nervously swallowed, trying their best to secure themselves, their hands gripping tightly whatever was beside them.

On the large ship of the Dragon Palace Kingdom behind them, King Neptune and his children watched with curiosity the warships that had suddenly become noisy in front of them.

The large-bodied and sweet-looking Shirahoshi was on the surface of the sea for the first time and was incredibly curious about everything.

She opened her bright, watery eyes and looked ahead happily. Suddenly, she saw the kind old naval officer leap up, turn around in mid-air, and throw a punch at his dog-headed warship.

The immense wind pressure instantly blasted the warship and the seawater below, creating a huge dent. The sailors on board felt the ship suddenly sink, followed by a powerful thrust. The seawater, forced back by the gust of wind, hurled the ship like a seesaw, violently throwing it outwards.

The entire ship seemed to take off, drawing a perfect parabola in mid-air, and flew directly towards the Sabaody Archipelago to the astonishment of everyone in the Dragon Kingdom.

Garp's laughter echoed in the air:
"Xia! Let me see the results of your recent cultivation!"

Standing on the high platform, Li Xia was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on his face. He looked at the warship getting closer and closer, and he also suddenly leaped up, flying towards the warship amidst the astonished gazes of the naval soldiers on the dock.

Garp judged the distance perfectly; if he did nothing, the warship would land exactly in the waters just a little in front of the harbor.

The depth is sufficient and won't damage the hull, but how could Li Xia allow the warship to make such a hard landing?

Under everyone's gaze, he tucked his fist to his abdomen, calculated the distance, and then, gathering his own domineering aura, unleashed a powerful punch.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a depression hundreds of meters deep appeared on the calm sea surface, and the seawater was driven by the force of the wind to form a giant wave that rolled back towards the sea.

The giant wave was tens of meters high. When it reached its highest point, Garp's warship landed right on the crest of the wave, and the entire warship seemed to be held up.

The giant waves that surged back then quickly dissipated under the scouring of the seawater, transforming into thrust that smoothly carried the warship into the harbor.

Karp's eyes lit up, because the warship had stopped right in front of the berth, the distance and position were perfectly timed.

"Hahahaha, good lad!"

Garp leaped down again, landing in front of Li Xia. The old Marine, wearing a dog-headed hat, looked Li Xia up and down and nodded in satisfaction.
"That's good. I've heard about what you've been doing lately, and you're doing a great job."

Li Xia was about to exchange a few pleasantries when he heard Karp lean forward again:

"But I heard that Luffy has been captured by you again? I remember that the debt of contribution I owed back then has already been settled, right?"

Li Xia:
"Hahaha, I was just kidding! That brat Luffy is just lacking in discipline, he needs to be beaten up!"

Garp put his arm around Li Xia's shoulder and started talking about recent interesting things as they walked toward the naval base.

Li Xia, however, was mostly focused on the upcoming world conference.

This is also the time when the curtain rises on the decisive battle!

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

I went to pick up my glasses this afternoon! I adjusted them for a while.

Ah—the clear world is back!

I must say, looking at the computer screen now, I feel no discomfort at all, it's comfortable!

(End of this chapter)