One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

Then, Lin Yi's thoughts suddenly drifted to the distant Sky Island. He thought of Enel, who possessed the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. He wondered if, at this very moment, that unfortunate fellow had already driven out Gan Fall, the former ruler of Sky Island, and taken his place as the new God of Sky Island?

However, Lin Yi held a rather indifferent attitude towards Enel. Although the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was indeed an extremely powerful Devil Fruit, Lin Yi was no longer the same person he once was, and a mere Rumble-Rumble Fruit could hardly arouse his much attention or interest anymore.

Three days later, Lin Yi and his group arrived at Gaya Island. He did not specifically look for Rolando's descendant because he knew much more than him, so he skipped the questioning part and directly caught a compass bird and had Felina create manned clouds to lift the entire Silver Dragon ship up.

"Are you alright?" Lin Yi asked with concern, looking at Felina who was slightly sweating.

"Don't underestimate me, Brother Lin Yi," Felina said with a confident smile.

Looking at the girl in front of him, Lin Yi couldn't help but sigh that Felina had indeed grown a lot.

Under Felina's control, the Silver Dragon steadily headed towards the Sky Island.

Chapter 49 White Sea, Gates of Heaven

As the colossal Silver Dragon slowly ascended, the pressure on Filina was immense. When they reached an altitude of approximately six thousand meters, Filina's once rosy face began to pale slightly, as if covered by a thin layer of frost, causing everyone present to tremble with fear. To fall from such a height would be utterly disastrous, no trivial matter whatsoever!

"Sister Felina, why don't you rest for a while?" Chiyo walked up with concern, holding a clean white handkerchief tightly in her hand, and gently wiped the fine beads of sweat that kept seeping from Felina's forehead.

However, Felina gritted her teeth, shook her head firmly, and replied softly, "It's alright, I can hold on for a while longer."

Giving up easily has never been my style.

Seeing this, Lin Yi, who was standing to the side, raised the corners of his mouth slightly and revealed a faint smile.

He wasn't overly worried or uneasy. After all, if Felina really couldn't keep going, he was her solid support. Moreover, he was very curious and wanted to witness firsthand just how much potential Felina could unleash, and where her limits truly lay.

Time ticked by, and the Silver Dragon continued its steady ascent. 6,100 meters, 6,300 meters, 6,500 meters… With each increase in altitude, Fiona's face grew increasingly pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down her cheeks like broken pearls, soaking her clothes. Seeing this, everyone's hearts were in their throats, too tense to even breathe. Fiona, in particular, clenched her fists tightly, her palms already drenched in sweat. Before this, she had never imagined that her usually gentle sister could possess such strength and resilience.

Finally, just as Felina felt she was about to reach the limit of her body's endurance, the Silver Dragon, like a silver lightning bolt, successfully broke through the thick white clouds and arrived at a vast ocean formed by the gathering of clouds!

Felina was utterly exhausted and could no longer support her body, collapsing limply to the ground. Chiyo and Reiju rushed over and carefully helped her up.

"Felina, are you alright?" Lin Yi asked with concern as he stood to the side.

"Hehe... I'm fine, just a little exhausted." Felina forced a smile, but it looked very weak.

"That's good, but you must never be so stubborn again next time." Fiona stepped forward, gently patted her sister's shoulder, and earnestly advised her.

Upon hearing her sister's slightly reproachful words, Felina immediately acted like a child, tightly hugging Fiona's arm and pleading, "Hehe, I know, sister, I promise it won't happen again."

Seeing that Felina was alright, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and began to curiously observe their surroundings.

"Is this the legendary Sky Island?" Kree looked around curiously and asked.

"Well... strictly speaking, this isn't a true Sky Island. This is actually what the Sky Island people call the 'White Sea,' which is a vast ocean located above the clouds. Moreover, many strange and wonderful creatures live in this White Sea. If you look closely, you'll see that every now and then, there are places in the White Sea that churn and roll; that's the sound caused by these mysterious creatures turning over and moving around in the White Sea."

"It's amazing! Clouds can be like seawater, not only possessing the characteristics of the ocean but also nurturing these unique creatures," Simon exclaimed, pointing to a shark leaping out of the White Sea.

"I wonder if they're edible," Da Pan said from a foodie's perspective.

"Brother Pan, why don't we catch some and take a look?" Robin said to Big Pan with a smile.

Standing to the side, Lin Yi glanced discreetly at the seemingly gentle but actually somewhat cunning woman. Just a moment ago, he clearly saw a dark shadow flash by in the sea of ​​clouds; if he wasn't mistaken, it should have been a giant squid.

However, despite his inner turmoil, Lin Yi didn't voice any warning to Da Pan. After all, given Da Pan's strength and experience, even if he encountered some trouble, he shouldn't be in too much danger.

Sure enough, after listening to Robin's words, Da Pan rushed out with great enthusiasm. Before long, he excitedly pulled a giant blue fish out of the sea of ​​clouds. However, just as he was proudly preparing to show off his spoils to everyone, something unexpected happened.

The once calm sea of ​​clouds suddenly churned, and a giant cuttlefish burst out of the water, opening its mouth full of sharp teeth and spitting out a glob of pitch-black liquid at Da Pan.

Da Pan, a veteran of countless battles, reacted swiftly to the sudden attack. He dodged most of the ink sprayed by the squid. Unfortunately, the ink was sprayed over a wide area, and Da Pan couldn't completely avoid it, getting some of it smeared on his face, turning it completely black and making him look utterly disheveled.

This infuriated Da Pan. His eyes widened in anger, and he threw the bluefish he had finally managed to catch aside while cursing. Then, without hesitation, he plunged into the sea of ​​clouds, seemingly to settle scores with that wretched cuttlefish.

Seeing this, Lin Yi inwardly cried out in alarm and hurriedly tried to warn Da Pan not to chase too far, lest he accidentally break through the sea of ​​clouds and fall down. However, Da Pan's movements were too fast. Before he could even speak, Da Pan's figure had already disappeared above the vast sea of ​​clouds, leaving only ripples on the water caused by his rapid movement.

"Oh well, there are spatial restrictions here anyway, so even if I fall, I won't be in any danger. I just hope this guy doesn't cause too much trouble..." Lin Yi shook his head helplessly and muttered to himself.

After a while, Da Pan burst out of the vast sea of ​​clouds like a cannonball! He was tightly gripping a thick squid tentacle in his hand, the suckers on the tentacle were clearly visible and seemed to be wriggling slightly.

Da Pan was covered in black squid ink, looking as if he had just been pulled out of a pool of ink. He staggered back onto the Silver Dragon, his disheveled appearance instantly drawing a burst of laughter from everyone.

Robin, the one who started it all, was laughing so hard he was doubled over, tears almost streaming down his face.

Lin Yi stopped laughing and asked curiously, "Da Pan, why did you only bring back one squid leg?"

Da Pan scratched his head, looking frustrated, and explained, "Ugh, don't even mention it! That guy is just too cunning! I finally managed to catch it, and as soon as I punched it, it broke its own leg without hesitation and ran away! It's faster than me in the sea of ​​clouds, and I let it slip away in the blink of an eye." With that, Da Pan sighed helplessly.

Kind-hearted Chiyo walked over and patted Da Pan on the shoulder, comforting him, "Alright, alright, don't be discouraged! Even though it's only one squid tentacle, it's enough for us to have a good meal! How about I make you some grilled squid tentacle today?"

Upon hearing this, Da Pan's previously gloomy expression immediately blossomed into a bright smile, as if the sun had cleared after a storm. He rubbed his hands excitedly and said, "Really? Chiyo, that's great! But... hehe, could you make me some more squid balls? I've been craving them for so long!"

"Hahaha," Da Pan's appearance made everyone burst into laughter.

At noon, Chiyo skillfully used the plump squid tentacles in her hands to meticulously prepare an incredibly sumptuous lunch. The various ingredients were harmoniously combined under her skillful culinary artistry, releasing an irresistible aroma. When this delicious meal was placed before everyone, they couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks and began to eat with great relish, their mouths greasy with delicious food.

After a satisfying meal, Felina, having regained her energy and strength, gently wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth, turned to Lin Yi beside her, and asked, "Brother Lin Yi, which direction should we go next?"

Since stepping into this mysterious white sea, the compass that had guided them had malfunctioned, and they had no usable map to refer to. Looking around, all they could see was an endless expanse of white clouds, as if they were in a boundless dream world. Faced with this sight, even the usually quick-witted and intelligent Filina was completely at a loss, utterly unsure of how to proceed.

Lin Yi thought for a moment and slowly said, "In order to successfully enter the White Sea above the White Sea and find the legendary Sky Island, we must first find the 'Gate of Heaven' in the White Sea. Otherwise, we will not be able to reach the Sky Island if we blindly take off straight up."

Having said that, Lin Yi took a deep breath, then concentrated his mind and unleashed his powerful Observation Haki to its fullest extent. In an instant, his consciousness spread rapidly in all directions like an invisible net. Before long, relying on his keen perception, Lin Yi finally clearly "saw" in his mind the location of the mysterious portal hidden deep within the vast sea of ​​clouds.

"Keep driving in this direction, and we'll soon see the mysterious gate leading to the White Sea! And the Sky Island is right there in the White Sea!" Lin Yi pointed ahead as he explained to his companions.

Upon hearing this, Dote didn't hesitate and strode towards the wheelhouse. Simon, seeing this, followed closely behind Dote without any hesitation.

Once inside the wheelhouse, Dotai skillfully controlled the various levers and buttons on the Silver Dragon. With a series of precise operations, a deep and powerful roar resounded—the Silver Dragon's powerful propulsion system was instantly activated! The magnificent ship, like a wild horse unleashed, sped off in the direction Lin Yi had indicated.

Before long, the crowd came into view a magnificent and awe-inspiring gate in the distance. The gate was entirely covered in a dazzling golden color, and its shape was extremely unique, with a fan-shaped hexagonal lintel.

At the very center of this gate hangs a huge plaque with the words "Heavens Gate".

As the Silver Dragon approached the Gates of Heaven, an aged voice rang in Lin Yi and his companions' ears.

"Tourists from Qinghai, please come to me to pay the fee for entering heaven."

Upon hearing the sound, Dotai instinctively operated the control panel, gradually reducing the Silver Dragon's speed. He gazed ahead, carefully observing his surroundings. After some searching, he finally spotted an inconspicuous hut on the side of the Gates of Heaven.

In front of that slightly dilapidated little house stood a very short old woman. Her wrinkled face resembled a withered plum, the marks of time deeply etched upon it. Surprisingly, a pair of tiny white wings grew from the old woman's frail back.

At this moment, the old lady is holding an old camera tightly, the lens pointed directly at the Silver Dragon in the distance.

At this moment, Lin Yi, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Slowly bring the boat closer."

Although the old woman in front of us is no good, in order to successfully enter the White Sea, we must rely on a creature unique to this place—the Express Shrimp.

Of course, if Lin Yi were willing to use his powerful spatial abilities, he could directly teleport the Silver Dragon to its destination, but that would greatly diminish the adventure full of unknowns and surprises.

As the Silver Dragon came to a steady stop next to the small house, everyone on board turned to look at it with curiosity.

With a smile, Felina asked the old woman in a very friendly manner, "Grandma, could you please tell us how much it costs to enter the heaven you speak of?"

The old woman made a startling statement: "10 billion."

"What? It's so expensive?" Philina exclaimed in disbelief.

The others were also stunned by the number the old woman mentioned.

"It's not expensive. We'll provide special services here to help you ascend to heaven," the old woman said with an expression that said, "You've hit the jackpot."

"What kind of service costs so much?" Felina said, her voice trembling with pain.

"You'll know once you pay," the old woman said calmly.

Seeing her smug look, Lin Yi didn't want to waste his breath arguing with her. He took out 100,000 Berries from his storage space and threw them at the greedy old woman, saying, "We're in a hurry. Hurry up and call out the express shrimp, or I won't mind teaching you a lesson."

Seeing Lin Yi's face, which carried a hint of menace, the old woman's heart trembled, and she immediately dared not continue to deceive him.

After emitting a peculiar whistle, a giant, bright red lobster appeared beneath the Silver Dragon. Da Pan almost reached out and scooped up the express lobster for dinner, but Lin Yi stopped the glutton in time.

The Express Shrimp gripped the Silver Dragon's sides with its two enormous pincers, lifting it up and propelling it at incredible speed toward the White Sea.

Chapter 50 Finally Arriving at the Sky Island

As the Silver Dragon sailed away, the old woman's expression shifted as unpredictably as the weather in June. A seething resentment simmered within her, as if it were about to explode at any moment, and thoughts of revenge flashed through her mind.

However, the thought of the look Lin Yi gave her before he left sent a chill down the old woman's spine. That cold and intimidating gaze still haunted her. Not to mention the immense pressure he exuded at the time, like a mountain pressing down on her heart, making her afraid to make any rash moves.

She stood there blankly for a long time before finally letting out a long, helpless sigh. Although her anger still burned fiercely, reason told her she couldn't risk provoking Lin Yi and his group. After all, she wasn't confident that her people on the floating island could handle these people.

The passage leading to the White Sea is constructed in an irregular, winding shape, like a soft ribbon.

The peculiar passage shimmered with an eerie light under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful yet shrouded in mystery. At that moment, the Express Shrimp was speeding along the passage at an unbelievable pace, like a bolt of lightning streaking across the sky.

Da Pan stood steadily at the bow of the boat, facing the whistling wind. His face was flushed with excitement, and he couldn't help but open his arms and shout loudly, "Wow—this feeling is amazing!" His voice echoed in the empty passageway, full of excitement and joy.

Fiona, on the other hand, appeared much calmer. She crossed her arms, her beautiful eyes scanning her surroundings warily, not missing a single subtle movement. She said softly, "Don't get too excited yet. Who knows what dangers we might encounter along the way? We need to stay alert."

"Brother Lin Yi, that old lady asked for 10 billion in tolls! But you only gave her 10?" Felina asked Lin Yi with wide, beautiful eyes and a face full of doubt.

Hearing Felina's question, Lin Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Felina, you're so adorably naive! Actually, you've all been fooled by that cunning old woman! This is a Sky Island, and the currency used here is completely different from that in Qinghai. The currency on Sky Island is called the Extor, while the currency used in Qinghai is the Berry. There's a fixed conversion rate between them: '1 Berry' is equivalent to '10 Extors'! So, that old woman deliberately didn't tell us this, her goal being to swindle a full 1 billion Berries from us while we were completely unaware!"

After hearing Lin Yi's explanation, Filina stomped her feet in anger, her face turning bright red: "Oh dear, how awful! I thought she was a kind and gentle person before, but I never expected her to be so treacherous!"

Seeing Felina's sullen expression, Lin Yi smiled and patted her shoulder to comfort her, "Alright, alright, don't be angry, Felina. Don't worry, I won't let her get away with it so easily. I just gave her a little lesson without making a sound."

As the Express Shrimp continued its ascent, the surrounding clouds gradually thinned. Suddenly, Simon's eyes widened, and he pointed ahead, shouting, "Look, isn't that the White Sea?"

Everyone looked in the direction Simon was pointing, and there before them, a dazzling white light appeared in the passageway. They all stared wide-eyed, trying to discern what was hidden within this mysterious light. When they looked closer, they were surprised to find that within the hazy white light, they could vaguely make out the outlines of some houses and buildings.

"Haha, it looks like we're almost there!" Lin Yi said excitedly with a joyful smile on his face.

Sure enough, not long after, the Silver Dragon sped past like a bolt of lightning. After passing a giant sign with the words "GODLAND SKYPIEA" written in gold, it broke through the thick clouds like a wild horse and plunged into a new world of bright sunshine and clear skies.

Meanwhile, the express shrimp that had been responsible for guiding the Silver Dragon into the White Sea completed its mission, nimbly turned around, and quickly returned along the path it had come from, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

While the White Sea and the White Sea share a similar overall environment, there are still some distinct differences. For instance, numerous islands of varying sizes dot this vast expanse of the White Sea, like sparkling pearls, floating quietly on its surface. At this moment, ahead of the Silver Dragon, an exceptionally large island appears. This island is lush and verdant, with various buildings arranged in an orderly fashion, clearly indicating that it is inhabited.

"This place is simply unbelievable!" Robin couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as he gazed at the island that looked like a fairyland.

"Wow! Is this the legendary Sky Island? This is absolutely amazing!" Chiyo exclaimed, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Hahaha, big brother, look! These clouds are so much fun! They're not only soft and fluffy, but they're also like cotton candy!" Da Pan excitedly reached out and grabbed a snow-white cloud that drifted past him, grinning from ear to ear.

Seeing this, the others were also drawn to the sight, and one by one they eagerly reached out to grab the drifting white clouds. Laughter and cheerful voices filled the air.

The ordinary white clouds, once in everyone's hands, seemed to come alive, transforming into all sorts of wondrous shapes at will. Some became adorable little animals, while others turned into exquisite flowers... a dazzling spectacle.

"Hehehe, Felina, look, this white cloud is even more comfortable than the one you made yourself!" Reiju playfully lay on a huge white cloud, her face beaming with delight and satisfaction, and said to Felina with a grin.

"Oh dear, you fickle little brat, daring to complain about the cloud I made! I'll teach you a lesson today!" Felina feigned anger, raising her hand and lightly slapping Reiju's round, pert bottom without hesitation. Caught off guard by this sudden "attack," Reiju cried out and quickly begged for mercy, "Ouch, Felina, have mercy! I'll never do it again!" Their playful banter added a touch of joy and warmth to the scene.

However, just as they were playing and frolicking, three figures were rushing towards them at an extremely fast speed in the distance. They were three men riding on strangely shaped small boats, with a pair of small white wings growing from their backs, and carrying spears.

Simon, standing on the watchtower, was the first to notice the situation. He immediately shouted, "Captain! There are three creatures with white wings charging towards us!"