Unlike Yang Ming, who took things one step at a time and won people's hearts with his ideas, he didn't achieve his success.

Although Yang Ming's actions sometimes seem immature and impulsive, he has managed to gather a group of like-minded comrades who are the kind of partners he can trust to turn his back on. Through the binding of interests, they have gradually formed the scale of his power today.

Unbeknownst to many, Yang Ming has become a chess player capable of influencing the world's strategic landscape.

On the other hand, the Golden Emperor, who seems to possess the Golden City, owes all of this to the secret support of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. Once he loses these two backers, everything he has is nothing but a mirage.

"Da da da……"

Footsteps came from the stairs.

Yang Ming looked up and saw a gloomy-faced young man walking over with an air of importance, followed by a timid woman.

The young general sat on a soft sofa, surrounded by a group of beautiful women. He made no move to stand up and greet the other party, but simply said coldly:

"Didn't I say that?"

"Get over here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Sheng suddenly unleashed his former domineering aura.

A chilling gust of wind fanned outwards, causing the red carpet on the floor to ripple and wave, the golden chandeliers hanging from the ceiling to sway violently and flicker incessantly, and even the gambling equipment on the tables in the hall to fall over.

Fortunately, during this waiting period, the guests in the hall had already been cleared out, otherwise a group of people would have been thrown into chaos.

Feeling the pressure rushing towards him, Gild Tezzolo's expression changed drastically. He crossed his arms in front of him to protect himself from the strong wind pressure. At the same time, he felt his body go limp, and his right knee involuntarily knelt on the ground. A slight tremor ran through his entire body.

"Such powerful Conqueror's Haki!"

"This level of Conqueror's Haki is almost on par with the Four Emperors, isn't it?"

Gilder Tezzolo clenched his teeth so tightly that blood seeped from his gums and spilled from the corners of his mouth.

Gylder Tezzolo, his gaze fixed on the young general seated on the sofa, suppressed his discomfort and said coldly:

"Admiral Shura, I have always kept to myself and the Navy, and I am not on the wanted list. So, you should not come here to cause trouble."

"Even if you don't care about me, you should at least care about the Buddha. If you attack me, it's like slapping the face of the Celestial Dragon family behind me!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ming immediately perked up.

Suddenly rising from the sofa, Yang Ming strode over to the kneeling Golden Emperor, tilted his head to examine him for a moment, and then sneered:

"Golden Emperor, are you teaching me how to do things?"

Chapter 219 From the moment you began to breathe, you were already slowly dying.

"Golden Emperor, are you teaching me how to do things?"

A devilish whisper rang in his ears, and Gild Tezzolo's face twitched slightly.

From the tone of the Shura general in front of him, he clearly understood that those who came with good intentions did not come with good intentions. The other party not only did not take him seriously, but also did not take the Celestial Dragon family, which he relied on as a backer, seriously.

However, the conflict with the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters was an extremely serious incident.

Gilder Tezzolo hoped that this matter could be minimized or even completely forgotten, if possible.

Once he's on the Navy Headquarters' wanted list, it will be difficult for him to live as freely as he does now.

Taking a deep breath and suppressing his anger, Gild Tezzolo said with a forced smile:

"Since General Shura has such an interest, then it would be impolite of me to refuse, so I will have to make a fool of myself."

After saying this, the Golden Emperor, who had risen to fame in recent years, actually rolled around on the ground in front of everyone, and returned to Yang Ming's side.

His expensive pink suit was covered in dust, and his neatly combed hair was slightly messy. But this Golden Emperor was indeed a man of flexibility and adaptability, and he did not show any shame or hatred on the surface.

The adult world is extremely cruel, especially in a world where the gap between the rich and the poor is enormous.

From a very young age, Gilder Tezzolo understood how to survive in this cruel world.

Face is small, substance is big.

Today he can throw his face on the ground without a care, letting others trample on it. But when he becomes stronger, he will naturally be able to put his face back on.

At that time, no one will laugh at his incompetence; instead, they will praise his sensibility.

That's just how the world is: the victor is king, and the loser is a bandit.

Only those who survive to the end can have the last laugh.

Gilles Tezzolo was filled with malice, but forced a fawning smile onto his face:

"General Shura, I think there must be some misunderstanding between us."

"Look, I've rolled over here. What can I do for you?"

Gild Tesoro's transformation was so drastic that not only did Tina, Momousagi Gion, and other women look down on him, but even the receptionist Baccarat's opinion of this boss underwent a complete 180-degree change.

Is this still the same domineering Golden Emperor we know and love?

If the real person hadn't been there, Bakala would have thought the person in front of him had been replaced.

Yang Ming stared at Gilder Tesoro with a half-smile. This Golden Emperor's composure and patience were truly remarkable. He did not feel any discomfort, nor did he look away. Instead, he stood there with his head down, like a statue, allowing Yang Ming to look him up and down.

"I must say, you're a real talent."

Yang Ming gently patted the Golden Emperor on the shoulder, his smile vanished, and he said solemnly:

"I received a secret report from the Navy Headquarters' classified special forces. Someone has accused your Golden City of harboring criminals from the Dark Night Pirates, who are suspected of launching a series of dangerous operations against the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, posing a great threat to the personal safety and property of the Five Elders and the Celestial Dragons. Therefore, a thorough investigation of the entire Golden City is necessary!"

The so-called secret report was, of course, false.

But so what?

Words spoken by a Marine Admiral, even if false, can become the truth.

Upon hearing this, Gilder Tezzolo was greatly alarmed.

Ever since Lee Sin destroyed Mary Geoise, the Dark Lord, the World Government has tried its best to cover up the truth, but as the saying goes, you can't hide the truth forever.

Over the past few months, various versions of the story about the destruction of Mary Geoise have been circulating in the underworld, but regardless of the version, they all point the finger at Lee Sin, the Dark Lord with a bounty of 50 billion Berries.

This audacious sinner who destroyed the Holy Land of Mary Geoise has now replaced Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army, and become the world's number one criminal. Anyone or anything involving Lee Sin, the Lord of the Night, will be unable to explain themselves, no matter how reasonable they may be!

Gild Tesoro had close ties with the Celestial Dragons behind him, so he naturally understood that the rumors circulating in the underworld were true. Therefore, he understood even more deeply that once he was labeled a "walking 50 billion" (a reference to a wealthy but corrupt official), he could forget about living in the underworld any longer!

"General Shura, I am innocent!"

Gild Tezzolo, his face pale with anxiety, pulled out a handkerchief and kept wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

“My Golden City has always operated honestly and has never had any contact with criminals. This must be someone who is jealous of my business and wants to frame me!”

Searching the city is absolutely forbidden; it's impossible in this lifetime.

Golden City, as the world's largest entertainment city, hides countless dirty and sordid things beneath its glamorous surface, probably beyond even Gild Tezzolo's own count.

If the navy were allowed to come in and search, these hidden dark aspects would inevitably be completely exposed.

Even if Yang Ming can't find any evidence of his collusion with Li Qing, the Lord of the Night, those dark things alone will be enough to put him on the wanted list.

"General Shura." Gild Tesoro took out a check from his pocket, forced it into Yang Ming's hand, and said with a fawning smile, "This is a small token of my respect. Please accept it."

He opened his palm and looked down.

A series of numbers was enough to stir people's hearts, and Yang Ming's lips curled up slightly:

"The Golden Emperor is indeed worthy of his title; he's really generous."

Before Gilder Tezzolo could show any joy, Yang Ming abruptly changed the subject, his tone turning cold:

"But you think you can buy me off with a mere 300 billion Berries? Don't you think you're taking me seriously?"

"Too little?"

Gilder Tezzolo blinked.

The Float-Float Fruit, the Golden City, and 300 billion Berries—these three options are extremely difficult choices for anyone.

But Yang Ming wanted them all!

Yang Ming turned his head and gave orders to Tina and the others who were already waiting:

"Pass down my orders: seal off the entire dock. From this moment forward, no one is allowed to enter or leave. At the same time, conduct a thorough search of the entire Golden City, leaving no stone unturned in finding any trace of anything connected to the Dark Night Pirates!"

"Yes!"

Tina and the others immediately saluted and turned to carry out the order.

"Wait!"

Gild Tesoro roared, his skin turning golden, his bulging muscles bursting through his expensive pink suit, revealing his muscular physique and a huge five-pointed star-shaped scar on his back, a mark to cover up his past as a slave to the Celestial Dragons.

As its size steadily increased, the Golden Emperor, now a golden giant, looked down at Yang Ming and his group, his deep voice echoing throughout the casino:

"General Shura, are you determined to make things difficult for me today?"

As he spoke, the entire building trembled slightly, and the gold covering the walls seemed to melt under high temperature, turning into a viscous gold solution that fell to the ground.

Gild Tesoro is a Paramecia-type Gold-Gold Fruit user, capable of turning his entire body into gold and controlling it. Any gold he touches can stretch, deform, and change shape at will.

On the other hand, he has reached the level of fruit awakening, which allows him to influence things outside of himself.

It can be said that the golden city beneath their feet, including the golden cruise ship, was created by Gild Tesoro, and is a derivative of his awakened Devil Fruit ability.

"Since ancient times, good and evil have been irreconcilable."

Yang Ming placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword and slowly drew it from its sheath. Flames and lightning crackled around the blade, making this Zanpakuto look formidable.

Pointing the blade diagonally at the golden giant before him, Yang Ming said indifferently:

"It seems the infamous Golden Emperor is indeed harboring members of the notorious Dark Night Pirates. I can only regretfully accept your head."

Gilder Tezzolo was so angry that he laughed when he was smeared and falsely accused.

"Take my head?"

"If you're so capable, then come and try!"

Amidst a furious, maniacal laugh, thick Armament Haki rapidly enveloped the golden fist. As Gild Tesoro unleashed a powerful punch, a terrifying sonic boom swept through the air.

"Golden Bomb!"

The golden fist slammed into the ground, creating an effect like a molten gold cannon. The gold-paved ground was torn up inch by inch, generating a strong resonance reaction that transformed into a terrifyingly huge shockwave that blasted all the way. Under the influence of the heat radiation and the shattered gold fragments, even the host Bakala, who was standing nearby, was affected. He was thrown out and his back slammed heavily against the wall. He lay limply on the ground and fell into a deep coma.

Yang Ming slashed against the wind.

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