Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 634 Ruthless Kill! A Major Event!

The master and apprentice stood on the edge of the harbor, watching the enormous ships of the Dragon Palace Kingdom approach. The Dragon Palace Kingdom was inhabited by two kinds of people: mermaids and fish-men.

Mermaids have the upper body of humans and the lower body of fish. They walk on land mainly by relying on special buoyancy rings, which are bubbles wrapped around their waists.

Fish-men, on the other hand, are humans with distinct fish-like features, such as webbed hands.

Simply put, it's the difference between a mermaid and a babbler.

"I heard about it. Why did you suddenly go and hit that old lady? That old woman is crazy."

Garp watched as the large ship of the Dragon Palace Kingdom lowered its massive gangplank, and the gigantic King Neptune began to disembark with his children.

However, what they said was completely irrelevant to the current situation.

"Well, the main thing is to steal Big Mom's Poneglyph. I've found the best way to stop Luffy from becoming the Pirate King."

Li Xia pointed to the distance:
"That means getting to Laugh Tale first, so Luffy won't become the Pirate King."

Karp stared wide-eyed at Li Xia in astonishment. It sounded reasonable, but he felt there was something wrong with it, though he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

There's no rule prohibiting the navy from going to Laugh Tale.

"Just kidding, Mr. Garp."

Li Xia smiled, but quickly became serious and said:
"Mr. Karp, I have a question—"

Garp, speechless after being taken aback by Li Xia's sudden change of topic, picked his nose in annoyance and said with a sidelong glance:

"what is the problem?"

"Luffy is growing very fast. In just three years at sea, he has already come close to the level of the Four Emperors. It won't be long before he comes into contact with the true dark side of this world."

The God Valley Incident of thirty-eight years ago will not end so simply; it's like a cycle repeating itself.

Luffy will encounter this too. What should we do when that happens?

The moment the words "God Valley" were uttered, Garp's pupils involuntarily contracted, and the veteran slowly lowered his hand, his body even becoming somewhat hunched.

"Xia, do you think I'm a coward? I should have told everyone, but I chose to keep quiet and pretend nothing happened, living my life in a daze."

Karp's voice sounded somewhat distorted and hoarse through the sea breeze.

"I don't think so. Sometimes it takes more courage to keep quiet than to speak."

Li Xia put her hands on her hips and looked at the azure sky and sea:
"Especially after learning everything, it took immense courage to step back and protect all the marines who were involved in the incident from behind!"

When Li Xia learned that Garp's direct troops were all the Marines who participated in the God Valley Incident and their descendants, he was surprised and then sighed.

Garp used this method to protect the thousands of marines who should have been silenced, and stood like a mountain in front of all the young marines.

"But why would you want to learn about the Valley of Gods? The things inside are too dark, and even humans can't handle them."

Years of combat had forged the old navy man's will into steel. He quickly snapped out of his emotional turmoil, turned his head, and looked at Li Xia seriously, saying:

"Don't touch it. You're still young. Be patient, and there might be a turning point in the future."

“Mr. Garp, ten thousand years is too long, I only need to seize the day.”

Li Xia smiled slightly, then turned to look at the towering Red Earth continent and the sacred land of Mary Geoise situated at its summit:
"I will dispel that darkness."

Garp's body jolted violently. He looked at Li Xia in disbelief and said anxiously:

"Don't be impulsive, you haven't seen that monster before! It's—"

“I’ve seen it, and more than once.”

Li Xia was talking nonsense with a serious expression:

"Two years ago at Marineford, after I killed Blackbeard, a voice spoke to me. He called himself Im, the god of the Celestial Dragons."

"Let me join the Knights of God, and as a reward, he will grant me an immortal body and eternal life, even allowing me to sit in the position of one of the Five Elders in the future."

Garp's mouth gradually opened wide, revealing the same shocked expression as Luffy.

"Is it that amazing?"

He had seen the Knights of God before, and even fought them. He had to admit that Im's offer was extremely generous: the identity of a Celestial Dragon, and the throne of the highest power in the future world.
But what surprised Garp even more was that Xia refused such a temptation without hesitation. Garp asked himself, if it were him, could he refuse such a condition?

Uh, it seems possible. He doesn't want to be trash like the Celestial Dragons.

"In short, Mr. Garp, this is my choice after careful consideration. The world should not be like this."

Li Xia didn't say anything more. Garp didn't need any persuasion. The reason he told him all this was just to give him a heads-up, so that Garp wouldn't be completely clueless about what had happened when he charged into the tower.

Now, I guess if Li Xia charges in, Garp will yell "Good, open!" and then immediately join the team.

Li Xia left the old marine there to be alone, while he headed towards the Dragon Palace Kingdom's forces.

"King Neptune, Princess White Star."

He nodded to the two tallest men, but as for the three princes, he couldn't remember their names.

"General Wright-Shaw."

Neptune, who was over ten meters tall, also nodded slightly in return. The rank of a Marine Admiral was no lower than that of a King, and in fact, because Marine Admirals possessed great power, they were even more valuable to the World Government.

"Yes, please follow me. All the kings from the East Blue who are attending the World Conference have arrived. We can go directly to Mary Geoise."

Li Xia waved his hand, and except for a squad of marines who stayed behind to make a show of it, all the other soldiers were dismissed. He walked beside Neptune and chatted idly.

Neptune and his three sons were alright, but the mermaid princess Shirahoshi hid in the tower for ten years before Luffy rescued her.

She is incredibly curious about everything around her—sunshine, blue sky, white clouds, trees, grass, even the gentle sea breeze, birds flying by, and children's laughter can all bring a smile of surprise and satisfaction to her face.

Those bright, sparkling eyes, filled with pure and innocent curiosity, were like the most beautiful gems in the world.

Even Li Xia had to admit that among all the worlds he had experienced so far, Shirahoshi's beauty was enough to rank in the top five. Moreover, Shirahoshi was also one of the three ancient weapons, 'Poseidon,' who had the ability to summon sea kings.

Those colossal creatures, often thousands or tens of thousands of meters long, possess destructive power and are practically invincible in the ocean.

"Lord Xia, may we go for a stroll outside?"

Once on land, Bai Xing could no longer contain her excitement; she was eager to see more of the world.

"Of course, but be careful. Hmm, Black Charcoal, Xiaotian, you two will be my guards."

Li Xia waved casually. The second phase of the main quest would end in one day, at which time the third phase of the main quest would begin.

He has no interest in doing anything else now; he just wants to get this over with as soon as possible.

"My Lord, is it safe?" Upon hearing that his beloved daughter was going out to play alone, King Neptune, who was always worried about his daughter's excessive beauty, hurriedly asked in a low voice.

After all, there are quite a few mermaids who have been captured and sold as slaves, and they all fetch high prices.

Although World Government officials repeatedly assured him of his safety before he attended the World Conference, Neptune, having already experienced many setbacks, had come to believe them as he always had.

In particular, there are peculiar beings like the Celestial Dragons, who can be acquitted simply by paying a fine even if they kill a king or a member of the royal family.

“It’s safe. If you have any concerns, you can wait until Mary Geoise to shop there. I’ll accompany you the whole time.”

Neptune was relieved. With an admiral watching over them, the Celestial Dragons wouldn't just steal them, right?
"Help! Can anyone help me?"

Shirahoshi was bound by a thick chain. Even as she cried, her voice remained melodious. Each cry for help only excited the Celestial Dragons standing not far away, who even began to dance with joy.

"Great, Daddy, I caught a mermaid! I'm going to treat her like my favorite slave and have her carry me around every day!"

The other Celestial Dragon standing nearby had a broad smile on his face:

"Charlos! You've grown up!"

His father's praise made Charles even more excited, and he shouted loudly:

"Slave Number 3, seize her! Don't let her escape!"

"Help! Can anyone help me, Father!"

Shirahoshi's tears fell in mid-air as she struggled and cried, trying to hide behind her father, but the slave held her down firmly with chains.

Neptune, pinned to the ground by the CP agent, was glaring with fury. He struggled frantically, his bloodshot eyes bulging. The dirt rubbed against his cheeks, turning half of his face black. But the CP agent's foot, which was pressing on his head, remained unmoved. The agent merely looked at Neptune with a cold, mocking gaze.

King? It's just a nice-sounding title; he's just trash that can be trampled underfoot at will.

"White Star!"

The three princes, weapons in hand, roared and tried to rush toward their sister, but were still stopped by several CP agents dressed in white suits.

"Princes, please keep quiet! Do you want to see the Fishman Kingdom destroyed?"

The cold words, seemingly respectful, were actually full of cruelty and disdain.

"Go away!"

At this moment, anger had completely consumed the minds of the three princes. They wanted to rush forward regardless of everything, but the CP agents held them firmly in their grasp. It wasn't that they were afraid to destroy the Fish-Man Kingdom, but rather that they were afraid that their rush would disturb the Celestial Dragons' enjoyment.

Bai Xing's cries grew increasingly desperate as she watched her father being held down on the ground like a dog, his face bruised and battered from his struggles.

This kind of despair is tantamount to destroying a father's position in his child's heart.

Shirahoshi gradually gave up struggling, letting the chains drag her along the ground. Tears silently streamed down her face. She didn't understand why this was happening, why there were slaves, or why there were Celestial Dragons.

I don't understand why people insist on excluding their fellow human beings from the category of human beings, treating them as livestock and playthings.

The other members of the royal family clenched their fists tightly, watching in silence, but none of them dared to step forward.

Those are Celestial Dragons, world nobles who stand above everyone else, beings outside the rules who can be killed but only require a fine.

"There's nothing we can do; he's a Celestial Dragon."

"Why did she have to be born so beautiful? If she weren't so pretty, she wouldn't have been targeted by the Celestial Dragons, right?"

"They all deserve it."

"So, the fish-men should just stay hidden in the ocean and stop fantasizing about going ashore, then everything will be fine, right?"

These members of the royal family were numbing themselves with all sorts of excuses, while some watched with grief and indignation, yet dared not make a move.

Because CP0 was standing right there, their faces hidden by masks, making it impossible to see their expressions, but their exposed eyes held a cold smile and mockery.

Anyone who dares to obstruct the Celestial Dragons will have their country wiped out. The World Government will even periodically destroy some non-member countries to intimidate other nations and force them to pay protection money.

They are not alone; behind them are tens of thousands of ordinary people, so they dare not move, much less can they.

"Da da da"

The footsteps approached from afar, their sound seemingly possessing a captivating power that caused the onlookers to unconsciously reveal a path.

Li Xia, her face as cold as ice, slowly walked in from outside.

He hadn't expected that the Celestial Dragons would appear so precisely and coincidentally after he had only been gone for a short while.

He had just arrived in Mary Geoise when he received a sudden order to take his men and Garp to report to the Supreme Commander of the Army, Kong, while security was to be handled by CP.

Recalling that order, and the completely empty and tasteless report in the commander-in-chief's office.

Li Xia gradually understood.

Test?

Test!

He would send himself away, then bring out that idiot Celestial Dragon, and then bring himself back at the right time.

So, what would you do in the face of this situation, Admiral Wright-Shawn?
Should we stand firmly on the side of the world government, or insist on that ridiculous "justice of mortals"?
Li Xia seemed to see a figure shrouded in darkness, staring at him with cold eyes and a mocking smile on his face, as if teasing a pet.

If you answer this question correctly, the dog will be given a bone, and you will become a Celestial Dragon as a reward.

You answered this question incorrectly.
Fuck you, do you really think you're a god? Im?

A cold smile gradually appeared on Li Xia's face. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he slowly walked up to Bai Xing and continued walking forward through Bai Xing's blurry, tearful eyes.

The white coat swayed in the wind, and the two large, elegant characters seemed to fly out from it.

"navy!"

Charlos looked up at Li Xia, who was a head taller than him, and extended his hand:
"Kneel down! You're standing too high! Quickly help me take down the slave—"

"Oh!"

Li Xia slowly withdrew his hand, and the blood that had bloomed in front of him slid down as if it had encountered invisible armor.

Charlos' headless corpse knelt on the ground, blood gushing from his neck like a crimson flower.
fireworks.

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

(End of this chapter)