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Moreover, he wasn't confident that he could escape unscathed, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and step into the black castle.

On either side of the road stood two rows of death knights, silently watching the passersby.

If you mistake this for a group of statues, you will be sorely mistaken and suffer the agony of being slowly sliced ​​to death.

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach knew very well that this Death Knights order was capable of standing up to the Navy.

Entering the black castle, it was even more spacious than he had imagined. Strange images were painted on the high ceiling, seemingly telling outsiders stories that could not be told to outsiders. Unfortunately, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach had no interest in observing them and just kept walking forward.

Atop a colossal throne in the foreground sat a king shrouded in shadow.

This man was tall and imposing, wearing a mysterious mask that concealed his true face. Only his eyes, which seemed to see through people's hearts, were exposed to outsiders.

Li Qing, the Lord of the Night, remained silent. A chilling pressure filled the air, enveloping Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach as if two mountains were pressing down on his shoulders, trying to force him to kneel and submit.

Lafitte had long since left the halls of power without anyone noticing, leaving only Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach to suffer here.

Feeling the pressure coming from all directions, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and unleashed a burst of incredibly resilient Conqueror's Haki. This not only kept him from kneeling but also arrogantly attempted to push back.

His actions brought Yang Ming back to his senses from the previous gains he had made through the system.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from the DC universe. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to start the prize wheel?"

The prizes on the lottery wheel are varied, but can be roughly divided into three categories: abilities, equipment, and miscellaneous items.

Abilities: Lightning, psychic abilities, immortality...

Equipment: Lasso of Truth, Sword of Vulcan, Shield of Divine Power...

Miscellaneous items: diluted Superman cells, Green Lantern ring...

[Psychic Ability]: Greatly enhances mental skills.

"Blackbeard".

Yang Ming sat upright on the throne, looking down at the unruly, greasy middle-aged man. He was not fooled by the man's slovenly appearance. He suddenly flipped his hand and took out a dark purple fruit from his spatial ring.

When the Dark-Dark Fruit appeared, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach's eyes.

If it weren't for the vast difference in strength between the two sides, this cunning and ruthless man, who had endured most of his life, would probably have made a move to seize the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Sensing the intense greed burning in the other person's heart, Yang Ming's lips curled up beneath the mask, and he said;

"I need you to do something for me. As a reward, I will give you this Dark Fruit after you have done it."

With great effort, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach managed to tear his gaze away from the Dark-Dark Fruit, and said with a forced smile:

“Right now, the World Government is hunting you down all over the world. Anyone who can provide clues about Lee Sin, the Dark Lord, will receive an amazing reward. Aren’t you afraid that I’ll turn around and sell the clues about your appearance on Raiden Isle to the World Government?”

"You are welcome to give it a try."

Hearing Yang Ming's domineering reply, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach remained silent for a moment before saying:

"What do you want from me?"

Chapter 299 There are all kinds of wills in this world

"Rumble! Rumble! Rumble..."

The thunder roared incessantly over Thor Island, and the chain of lightning, resembling tree branches, cast a sinister glow on the black castle perched on the cliff face.

The black castle features round towers, narrow windows, semi-circular arches, high domes, and decorative door frames projecting out in layers. It makes extensive use of columns and vaults of various shapes, achieving a solid, heavy, balanced, stable, and powerful aesthetic effect.

The narrow windows contrast sharply with the vast interior of the black castle, making the interior dimly lit and giving it a mysterious and gloomy feel.

A fleeting flash of lightning through the window cast a pale light into the black castle, its opulent splendor making one feel as if they were in the palace of an ancient kingdom.

However, it was merely a visual illusion; when the pale lightning bolts fell from the window, they unmistakably exuded a chilling and sinister feeling.

A cold wind, damp with rain, blew in, making Marshall D. Teach, the Blackbeard, feel a chill, and before he knew it, his back was covered in cold sweat.

Facing the new Emperor of the Sea, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach felt a surge of pressure, and a thought also surfaced deep within his mind:

"I can take his place!"

His burning ambition deep within him brought his desire for the hidden fruit in Yang Ming's hands to its peak.

Sensing this keenly, Yang Ming chuckled softly:

"What I want you to do is very simple: capture Thatch, the fourth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, alive and hand him over to the Navy."

Upon hearing this, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach was taken aback.

He originally thought that Li Qing, the Lord of the Night, was planning to deal with Old Man Whitebeard, which was why he had come to him.

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach had already started plotting in his mind, but he never expected that the other party would only be after a mere squad leader.

That's it? That's it? That's it?

The unusual invitation and the seemingly ordinary request, these two contradictory things linked together, immediately made Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach smell a conspiracy.

He did not respond immediately, but pondered carefully and suddenly realized the treacherous nature of Li Qing, the Lord of the Night.

Whitebeard always treated his pirates like his own children, especially the top five squad leaders, who had been his loyal followers since his debut.

To put it simply, the captain of Squad 1, the Phoenix Marco, is the eldest son of this family, while the captain of Squad 4, Sachi, is the fourth son.

It was precisely because of Thatch's importance that Whitebeard entrusted him with managing the most crucial logistical affairs of the entire pirate crew.

Logistics work includes the procurement of daily necessities, food, and resources, making it a very lucrative position.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have already taken advantage of the situation and made a fortune.

Unlike others, Kosachi has been working diligently in his logistics position for decades, never daring to slack off in the slightest.

At the same time, Thatch personally cooked food for Whitebeard to prevent new pirates from poisoning the food after infiltrating the pirate crew.

Although a powerful figure like Whitebeard has already developed an extraordinary physical body, ordinary toxins no longer have any effect on them.

But on this vast ocean, all sorts of Devil Fruits are constantly emerging. Who would have thought that there would be a Devil Fruit ability that could target a powerful physical body?

As for the squad leaders ranked lower, they are basically newly recruited pirate stars in recent years, and their loyalty is highly questionable.

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach immediately realized that once news of Thatch's capture by the Navy was released, Whitebeard would definitely not stand idly by.

Whitebeard has always maintained the massive Whitebeard Pirates through familial bonds. If he were to abandon Thatch in his time of need, the entire system would crumble.

As the saying goes, when people's hearts are scattered, it's hard to lead a team.

If such a tragedy were to occur, the Whitebeard Pirates would be effectively destroyed.

Perhaps, this is something that is hard for people to understand.

But if we use an analogy, everyone will understand.

The Beasts Pirates and the Bigo Pirates are like private enterprises. After conquering a territory, they build a strict hierarchical system and use tyrannical violence to rule. Under this system, the ruled live a miserable life, while only the rulers live comfortably.

The Whitebeard Pirates are a family business, using kinship to maintain the team. Although there is a hierarchy, it is not so strict, and all members are equal, with rewards proportional to contributions.

After a thousand thoughts raced through his mind, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach finally understood that the Night Overlord Lee Sin had ulterior motives; he was actually trying to take down Whitebeard.

Do not!

Perhaps this is a clever scheme to kill someone with a borrowed knife!

How could the Navy refuse to accept Thatch, the fourth division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates?

No!

If the news gets out that the Navy is afraid to accept Thatch, it will inevitably damage the Navy's reputation and cause its prestige to plummet. Others will only conclude from this that the Navy is afraid of the Whitebeard Pirates.

If the Navy takes in Thatch, it means they will have to clash head-on with the Whitebeard Pirates, and a battle of the century is inevitable!

When the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates fight it out, the Dark Night Pirates will be able to reap the benefits!

Wonderful!

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach understood the other party's intentions, and his heart was immediately filled with shock. He never expected that this Lord of the Night, Lee Sin, would not only be exceptionally courageous, but also possess such terrifying strategies.

"No wonder this person has been able to roam freely for so many years without being wiped out by the World Government and the Navy. Just based on his courage and strategy, I am ashamed of myself!"

Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach had no reason to refuse this deal and agreed on the spot.

After Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach left, Lafitte emerged from the darkness, clattering in his black leather boots and leaning on his cane.

"My lord, I see that this man has a rebellious streak and is not someone we can trust. Can we really entrust this important task to such a person?"

Yang Ming swirled a crystal glass in his hand, the bright red wine swirling in the clear glass, its color reflecting his cold mask. Combined with the unique architecture of this black castle, it created an eerie atmosphere.

"There are all kinds of wills in this world."

"Some people rush around for fame and fortune, some fight over beautiful women, and some can lie low for power their whole lives."

"Without a doubt, Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach is the third type of person. Such people are so deep and unfathomable that all their outward expressions of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness may be their exquisite acting skills used to deceive others. Yet, these people seem to be the most dangerous, but as long as your strength far surpasses theirs, you can easily grasp their lifeline and drive them to serve our great cause!"

After saying that, Yang Ming flipped his hand and put the Dark Fruit into his spatial ring.

Upon hearing Yang Ming's words of instruction, Lafitte was visibly shaken, his eyes filled with admiration. He placed one hand on his wide-brimmed black hat and bowed deeply to Yang Ming.

"So all of this was under the adults' control!"

As Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach stepped out of the black castle, he displayed his agility, quickly moving away from the eerie black castle behind him, as if it were a monster ready to devour its prey.

If anyone familiar with him were here, they would be astonished to see Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach moving so nimbly. He was completely different from the lazy, greasy middle-aged man they remembered. It was as if he were a completely different person.

When Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach had walked two kilometers away, he suddenly heard a tremendous, earth-shaking sound behind him.

He paused, then suddenly turned around to look.

The black castle that originally stood on the cliff face collapsed into a shadowy sea at a speed visible to the naked eye. Even the cliff face that it was originally on was instantly corroded by the shadow, as if an invisible hand had erased it from the map.

What I just saw and heard was like a bubble or a mirage, as if it were a memory that never existed.

But when Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach wiped the cold sweat from his back, he realized that what he had just witnessed was real and not a false illusion.

Perhaps due to the great commotion caused by the disappearance of the Black Castle, a violent earthquake struck the entire Raijin Island. Even the members of the 4th Division of the Whitebeard Pirates, who had been scattered in various places searching for ingredients, gradually gathered together from all directions.

Seeing Blackbeard Marshall D. Teach return empty-handed, Satchel gently patted him on the shoulder and joked:

"You didn't find some secluded spot to do *that* with yourselves, did you, kid?"

Sachi raised his middle finger, made an "o" shape with his other hand, and then made a gesture that every man understands.

Marshall D. Teach, the man with the black beard, scratched the back of his head and gave an awkward smile. His silence spoke volumes, implying his tacit agreement.