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"Hmph! Since I was able to break through the first time, I can definitely break through the second time! Kid, today is the day you pay for my son's life!" The white-bearded man glared angrily, his face frosty as he coldly snorted. Although he felt a little regretful that Charlotte Linlin's thunderous attack hadn't killed Lin Yi on the spot, successfully breaking Lin Yi's ethereal form rekindled his fighting spirit and greatly boosted his confidence.

At this moment, he firmly believed that as long as he and Charlotte Linlin worked closely together and joined forces, this despicable brat would eventually meet his end and perish here.

Faced with the white-bearded man's threat, Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile: "Oh? Is that so? Then we'll see."

In fact, all along, the Divine Power Illusion that Lin Yi used was just the most basic application method - it was just to hide himself between the real world and the void.

Because it deliberately strengthened the spatial barrier between reality and the void, it was easily broken by Whitebeard's incredibly powerful Tremor-Tremor Fruit ability.

However, after this battle, Lin Yi has learned his lesson and will never give Whitebeard any chance to break through his Hollowfication state again.

It's important to understand that while Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit possesses terrifying power capable of shattering space, it's still far from enough to shake the spatial barrier that Lin Yi has reinforced with all his might. After all, Lin Yi's Space-Space Fruit ability isn't just about awakening; it's about controlling space, and there's a fundamental difference between the two.

As expected, in the ensuing fierce battle, no matter how hard Whitebeard tried to activate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power, he was unable to break Lin Yi's rock-solid intangible state again. His attacks could at most slightly interfere with Lin Yi's use of spatial abilities.

Finally, after more than half an hour of fighting, Charlotte Linlin and Whitebeard were defeated by Lin Yi one after another.

Looking at Lin Yi, who was flying in the air like a god, the white-bearded man looked dejected.

Even with the combined strength of three king-level experts, he still couldn't avenge his three sons.

Lin Yi looked down at the pirates glaring at him from the three massive pirate ships. For a fleeting moment, he wanted to annihilate them all, but he restrained himself. These people weren't exactly good people, but the world still needed them. It was tragic, but it was also a fact.

Just as Lin Yi was about to say something, a voice came from afar: "Lord Lin Yi, could you please give me the honor of letting this matter rest?"

Chapter 27 The Useless "Face Fruit"

"Lord Lin Yi, could you please give me the honor of ending this matter here?" A deep voice came from afar, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.

At this moment, Hawkeye Mihawk, perched atop the small garden, wore a rather strange expression. The instant that voice and those familiar words reached his ears, they stirred up deep memories. After all, it wasn't the first time he'd heard this person say such things.

At the same time, Lin Yi's gaze followed the direction of the sound. In the distance, on the sea, a massive ship was slowly approaching. The bow of the ship was carved into a majestic red dragon head, so lifelike it seemed ready to roar at any moment.

On the crimson dragon head stood a man of well-proportioned build and rugged bearing. He possessed fiery red hair that danced wildly in the wind; three striking scars marked his left eye, adding a touch of fierceness; a short stubble adorned his lip, revealing a hint of untamed freedom and boldness; though missing his left arm, it did not diminish his overall imposing presence. He wore a snow-white shirt, over which a long black cloak fluttered in the wind; he paired it with brown cape embroidered with exquisite patterns and simple flip-flops. A razor-sharp longsword slung across his waist, its hilt gleaming coldly.

The person who just spoke up to dissuade him was none other than the renowned Red-Haired Shanks! He is a fearsome figure who has recently risen rapidly in the New World. Rumor has it that Shanks possesses the formidable strength to contend for the throne of the new Emperor of the Sea.

Behind Shanks, the various officers of the Red-Haired Pirates displayed a range of expressions. Some wore expressions of helplessness, seemingly accustomed to their captain's behavior; others were serious, intently watching their surroundings, not missing a single detail. Despite their differing expressions, each was keenly aware of the heavy responsibility they bore and dared not let their guard down.

"Hahahaha!" Upon hearing Shanks say "Give me some face," Lin Yi burst into unrestrained laughter, as if a tickle had been tickled. The laughter echoed through the air, seemingly piercing the clouds.

At this moment, Lin Yi couldn't help but recall the jokes he'd seen online in his previous life—people jokingly called Shanks a powerful figure with the "Face Fruit" ability. Now, with this legendary figure truly standing before him and asking for face, Lin Yi couldn't suppress the smile welling up inside him.

However, this burst of laughter didn't last long. Gradually, the smile on Lin Yi's face receded like the tide, replaced by an icy expression. Although he genuinely didn't want to kill the three men, including the one with the white beard, how could he let this complete stranger, who dared to come knocking on his door demanding face, get away with it so easily?

"Do I know you? Why should I give you face?" Lin Yi replied coldly, his expressionless face, his gaze as sharp as a cold star, shooting straight at Shanks.

Despite Lin Yi's cold attitude, Shanks showed no anger. On the contrary, he remained calm and composed, speaking slowly in a gentle and calm tone: "I apologize for my abruptness. I am Shanks, the captain of the Red-Haired Pirates. I have come here today to discuss something."

As he spoke, Shanks bowed slightly, showing the respect that Lin Yi deserved.

Lin Yi shook his head slightly, ignoring Shanks. He could roughly guess what Shanks was going to say next, but as he said before, he could temporarily spare Whitebeard and his two companions, as well as the pirates who came with them, but he would never let them go just because of a simple sentence from Shanks. Shanks didn't have that much influence over him.

Lin Yi completely ignored Shanks's urgent shouts and attempts to stop him. His figure floated down from mid-air like a light feather and stood steadily on the deck of the Whitebeard Pirates' huge ship.

At this moment, the entire Whitebeard Pirates were on high alert because of Lin Yi's sudden arrival. Everyone was on high alert, as if facing a life-or-death battle.

Lin Yi's expression remained calm as he surveyed the group of heavily armed pirates before him, who appeared to be facing a formidable enemy. Then, he strode leisurely toward the heavily wounded Whitebeard.

Upon seeing this, the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates stepped forward without hesitation, instantly forming a solid defensive line to protect the injured Whitebeard behind them.

Since Marco was busy giving Whitebeard emergency treatment and was unable to participate in the defense, Diamond Jozu, the third-ranking member of the Whitebeard Pirates, stepped forward and stood at the forefront.

Diamond Joz glared angrily at Lin Yi, who was approaching, and roared in a low voice, "Lin Yi! If you want to hurt our father, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

Before he finished speaking, his entire body suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, and his previously bare skin was quickly covered by a layer of incredibly hard diamonds that shimmered with brilliant light. Then, he assumed a fighting stance, ready to engage Lin Yi in a life-or-death struggle at any moment.

Seeing this, the other division commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates all showed anger, gripping their weapons tightly. Their resolute and furious faces seemed ready to charge at Lin Yi and engage in a life-or-death battle at any moment. The intense killing intent emanating from them seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

Just then, Lin Yi's extremely cold voice swept into Whitebeard's ears like a cold wind: "Whitebeard, if you don't want to watch these people die in vain, then quickly tell them to get out of the way!"

Despite the excruciating pain in his body, Whitebeard responded in a weak but still domineering voice: "Get out of my way! I haven't fallen so low that I need you brats to stand in my way!" Although Whitebeard was seriously injured at this time, the majesty in his words was not diminished in the slightest, and no one dared to disobey him in the slightest.

However, Diamond Jozu was clearly unwilling to back down so easily. He gritted his teeth and shouted with resentment in his eyes, "Dad, we can do it! We can't let this guy be so arrogant!" The others also looked ashamed, secretly regretting their weakness. If they were strong enough, how could they have put their beloved father in such a dangerous situation?

Faced with everyone's insistence, the white-bearded man suddenly raised his voice and shouted in a deep voice, "Get out of the way! That's an order!" His gaze was sharp as he swept over everyone's face, and his unquestionable expression shocked everyone.

Finally, under Whitebeard's strict orders, Diamond Jozu and the others, though unwilling, slowly made way. However, their eyes were filled with hatred and resentment as they looked at Lin Yi, as if they wanted to tear him to pieces with their fierce gaze.

Chapter 28 The Matter Resolved

Lin Yi's lips curled slightly upward, letting out a contemptuous chuckle. He was completely unconcerned about the fierce gazes of those around him, because in his eyes, such ferocity was nothing more than a display of incompetence.

He walked steadily and slowly towards the white-bearded man. When he reached him, Lin Yi once again revealed that faint smile and asked softly, "Whitebeard, do you and your sons want to live?"

These words instantly turned the previously calm scene tense.

Before Whitebeard himself could react, the captains of the Whitebeard Pirates behind him were already bursting with rage. Their faces were flushed red, their chests heaving, and they roared incessantly.

Among them, Diamond Joz was the most impulsive. His eyes widened in fury, veins bulging on his forehead, and he clenched his massive fist, aiming a powerful blow at Lin Yi's head. At the same time, he roared angrily, "Arrogant brat, today is your death day!"

Unfortunately, this seemingly invincible punch, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, appeared as weak and powerless as a child's waving fist in Lin Yi's eyes. Faced with such a ferocious attack, Lin Yi didn't even move his feet; he simply extended a hand and easily caught Diamond Joz's rapidly approaching fist. Then, with a slight flick of his arm, he swung it, and a powerful force instantly flowed through his arm.

With a deafening crash, Diamond Joz's massive, several-meter-tall body was flung away by Lin Yi like a cannonball. Due to inertia, Diamond Joz hurtled wildly all the way before finally slamming heavily into one of the masts of the Moby Dick. In an instant, wood chips flew everywhere, and the thick mast snapped in two, collapsing to the ground with a thunderous crash.

Seeing this scene, Lin Yi's sneer grew even more pronounced. He stared coldly at the white-bearded man and slowly said, "Whitebeard, that was just a small lesson for him. If you still can't control your men, then don't blame me for being ruthless and going on a killing spree."

After hearing Lin Yi's words, the white-bearded man's resolute face, as if carved by a knife and axe, did not show the slightest sign of submission.

His unrestrained, deafening voice, like rolling thunder, suddenly boomed across the entire massive Moby Dick: "Gurararar! Lin Yi, I must admit, you are indeed the strongest opponent I have ever encountered in my life. Even the once-renowned Captain Rocks and the legendary Roger, who roamed the four seas, could hardly compare to you! However, you cruelly murdered my three sons. Such a blood feud is something that our Whitebeard Pirates can never tolerate! Even if the entire Whitebeard Pirates sacrifice themselves in this battle, we will never bow down and compromise with you!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi was slightly taken aback, then fell into a brief silence. After a moment, a slightly mocking smile appeared on his lips as he sighed softly, "Heh, truly living up to your reputation as the Whitebeard! Your extraordinary spirit is truly admirable. However, is such stubborn persistence really worth it? Just to avenge those three who have already perished, you're willing to sacrifice so many more lives. Have you never considered their true feelings?"

"You despicable brat! Don't underestimate the resolve of the Whitebeard Pirates!" Someone in the crowd roared out first, which was followed by a wave of shouts and curses.

"Haha, since you dared to kill our brothers, we'll fight to the last breath to tear you to pieces! Otherwise, how can we face living on in this world!" Another pirate, his face contorted with rage, brandished his gleaming blade and roared through gritted teeth.

"Brothers, no need for further words! Let's fight side by side and join forces to kill this scoundrel! We must not allow our Whitebeard Pirates to be disgraced!" Another burly man raised his arm and shouted, his voice like a great bell, resounding through the sky.

In an instant, the crowd was filled with fervor, and shouts of battle rose and fell, reaching the heavens. The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if an earth-shattering life-or-death battle was about to begin.

"Gurararara!" A loud, hearty laugh rang out, deafening and echoing through the sky. The tall, imposing white-bearded man, who stood as firm as a mountain, suddenly pushed away Marco, who had not uttered a word the entire time but had been wholeheartedly treating his injuries, and then slowly straightened up.

An invisible pressure seemed to emanate from his presence, making it impossible for anyone to look him in the eye. How could this maritime overlord allow his beloved sons, whom he cherished like treasures, to charge ahead? Even though he was already covered in wounds, his firm and majestic gaze still sent chills down people's spines.

“Father…” Marco looked at the man before him, covered in blood yet still exuding an imposing aura, his heart filled with concern and unease. However, Whitebeard simply patted his shoulder lightly, indicating that he didn’t need to say anything more.

On the other side, Lin Yi gripped the long, jet-black sword—Annihilation—that emanated a chilling aura. His eyes were sharp as a hawk's, fixed intently on the white-bearded man before him. The white-bearded man, equally defiant, returned Lin Yi's gaze with unwavering resolve, instantly creating an atmosphere of extreme tension between them.

Just as an earth-shattering battle was about to erupt, a dark figure suddenly descended from the sky, crashing heavily onto the deck of the Moby Dick with a deafening roar. Upon closer inspection, the newcomer was none other than Red-Haired Shanks. It turned out that, seeing Lin Yi ignore his calls, and fearing Lin Yi would unleash a massacre, he had rushed alone to the Moby Dick in a panic.

Shanks strode over to the Whitebeard Pirates, first glancing at the badly injured Whitebeard, then turning his gaze to Lin Yi, and said in a solemn voice, "Lord Lin Yi, please stop this pointless war immediately."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile, and he coldly replied, "Oh? What if I say 'no'?"

"Then I will join forces with the Whitebeard Pirates to deal with you," Shanks said seriously.

Lin Yi gave Shanks a deep look, then said to Whitebeard, "Whitebeard, remember, you owe me a favor."

After saying that, Lin Yi disappeared from the spot, and then a spatial vortex appeared, from which two figures fell.

The members of the Whitebeard Pirates looked on incredulously as they watched the two people fall from the spatial vortex.

The two people who appeared before them were none other than Blenheim and Atmos, whom the Whitebeard Pirates had always thought were dead!

"Great! Atmos, Blenheim, you're alive!" The Whitebeard Pirates members shouted excitedly upon seeing the two familiar figures. Their faces beamed with indescribable joy.

Whitebeard's expression was serious, and his deep voice rang out: "What exactly happened, Blenheim, Artmos?"

Faced with Whitebeard's question and the concerned looks of their companions, Blenheim and Atmos were initially taken aback and bewildered, but they quickly recovered. They exchanged a glance and then began to recount their thrilling experience.

It turned out that on that very day, just when they thought they had no hope of survival in that horrific explosion, a miracle occurred. At the critical moment, it was Lin Yi who saved them.

It turned out that Lin Yi had secretly left special spatial markers on them beforehand. At the very moment of the explosion, thanks to these magical spatial markers, Lin Yi instantly teleported them into his unique Divine Might Space, thus saving them from disaster.

Upon learning the truth, the entire Whitebeard Pirates were shocked and outraged. One of the most hot-tempered division commanders, in particular, roared furiously, "Damn bastard! Difuados is a World Government spy planted among us!"

The other squad leaders also joined in, shouting with righteous indignation, filled with hatred for this traitor.

However, at this moment, the white-bearded man suddenly burst into laughter: "Gurararara! My lads, it's time for us to go home!"

Upon hearing the white-bearded man's words, everyone was taken aback at first, but then they all spontaneously broke into bright smiles. They responded in unison, "Yes, Dad!" The entire scene was filled with a joyful and warm atmosphere.

I'm so glad they're alright.

Compared to his mild approach towards the relatively benevolent Whitebeard Pirates, Lin Yi was far more brutal towards the Big Mom Pirates and the Beasts Pirates. Facing these two infamous pirate crews, Lin Yi unleashed his immense power without restraint, mercilessly beating every single member of their crew. Every punch and every palm strike contained boundless power, leaving the usually arrogant and domineering pirates groaning in agony.

After thoroughly disciplining these guys, Lin Yi finally stopped, satisfied. Then, he slowly opened the gate to the Divine Might Space and threw them out.

However, this wasn't the end of it. Lin Yi wasn't the type to let his enemies off easily. He swaggered up to Charlotte Linlin and Kaido of the Beasts, bluntly presenting a series of harsh conditions and demanding substantial benefits. Faced with such a domineering Lin Yi, even the usually arrogant Charlotte Linlin and Kaido of the Beasts could only grit their teeth and swallow their anger, obediently fulfilling his demands.

After the matter concerning the three pirate crews was finally settled, Lin Yi clapped his hands, then his figure flashed, and he sped towards the sky like a bolt of lightning.

Everyone watched his figure disappear rapidly into the horizon, filled with doubt and shock. Not long after, just as everyone was still in astonishment, Lin Yi suddenly descended from the sky again. This time, however, he was tightly gripping someone in his hand! Upon closer inspection, the unfortunate captive was none other than Shiki the Golden Lion, who had been secretly watching from the sky all along!

It turned out that Lin Yi had already sensed a pair of eyes secretly watching their every move. With his keen senses, he quickly located Shiki the Golden Lion.

So, after dealing with the three pirate crews, Lin Yi immediately rushed into the sky. After a fierce chase and struggle, he finally captured the famous Golden Lion.

At this point, the Golden Lion had lost his former majesty. Faced with Lin Yi's overwhelming strength, he was defeated before he could even fully utilize his Float-Float Fruit ability.

Chapter 29 Tiger, the "Forgotten"

Lin Yi, holding the Golden Lion Shiki, returned to the small garden. He looked around and saw that the once beautiful, tranquil, and pleasant island was now a scene of devastation and ruin. Broken tall trees, shattered rocks, and several breaches caused by the aftershocks of the battle littered the ground. Looking at this tragic scene, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

However, given the intense fighting and the overwhelming strength of both sides, it was already a miracle that Little Garden was spared from being completely sunk. Thinking of this, Lin Yi shook his head helplessly and sighed softly.

Just then, Brogy, Dorry, and Hawkeye rushed over. When they saw Lin Yi return safely, and with a somewhat pitiful-looking old man, their hearts finally settled.

Lin Yi quickly walked up to Hawkeye and sincerely said, "Thank you."

Hawkeye nodded slightly, indicating that there was no need to be so polite.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yi turned around and looked at Dongli and Brogy with a guilty expression, saying apologetically, "Brother Dongli, Brother Brogy, I'm so sorry! Because of me, this place where you live has become like this."

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, Dongli laughed heartily: "Hahaha, Lin Yi, don't take it to heart! Actually, Brogy and I have been a bit tired of living here for a while now. We're taking this opportunity to go back to the Giants' territory together."

Brogy, standing nearby, chuckled and chimed in, "So many years have passed, I wonder how our people are doing. It's time for us to go back." As he spoke, a deep sense of nostalgia and emotion flickered in his eyes.

After listening, Lin Yi said nothing more, choosing instead to silently cherish his gratitude in his heart. He knew that some emotions didn't need words; actions spoke louder than words.

At this moment, Hawkeye's sharp gaze swept over the old man that Lin Yi was holding tightly in his hand, and a trace of doubt welled up in his heart. He hesitated for a moment, and then said to Lin Yi uncertainly, "Lin Yi, this person... could he be the legendary Golden Lion Shiki?"

Upon hearing this, Shiki the Golden Lion, who had been somewhat dejected, suddenly perked up. He abruptly raised his head, a glint of pride flashing in his eyes, and with a slight tilt of his chin, replied in a somewhat smug tone, "Heh, I really didn't expect that on this vast and boundless sea, there would actually be someone who could recognize someone like me!"

However, Lin Yi mercilessly mocked Shiki the Golden Lion: "Hmph, you're nothing but my prisoner now, what's there to be proud of!" After saying that, he completely ignored Shiki the Golden Lion, whose face instantly turned red as if he were about to breathe fire, and casually waved his hand, putting him into his mysterious and unpredictable Kamui space.

Lin Yi was not in a hurry to decide how to deal with Shiki the Golden Lion; he had plenty of time to consider it.