Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"Haha, you're all so naive!" the official sneered. "This Imperial Arm is the true power; only the World Government is qualified to control it."

“We will not allow you to do this!” Walter said calmly.

Thus, a fierce battle began. The official, sword in hand, instantly slashed at Locke and his companions. However, their coordination was impeccable. Locke wielded his sword, Bella used her water powers, Marco unleashed his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and Welt employed his intelligence and strategy. Their attacks were flawless, gradually forcing the official into a corner.

Locke brandished his sword, clashing with the official's. Their swords clashed, the blades clanging against each other. With his superior swordsmanship, Locke relentlessly attacked the official, keeping him on the defensive.

Bella used the power of water to create a water curtain, blocking the officials' attacks. Within the water curtain, her attacks became more agile and accurate, making it difficult for the officials to cause harm.

Marco unleashed his Tremor-Tremor Fruit power, causing the entire laboratory to tremble. The official was affected by the shockwave, and the power of his attack gradually weakened; he began to sense something was amiss.

Walter, meanwhile, constantly guided everyone and coordinated the battle using his intelligence and strategy. He continuously analyzed the officers' attack methods and techniques, searching for their weaknesses, and providing suggestions and guidance for the attacks.

With everyone's cooperation, the official's attacks gradually slowed down, and he began to find himself on the defensive. Finally, Locke unleashed his strongest attack, shattering the official's sword and rendering him unable to fight.

“You are truly incredible warriors!” The official bowed his head in defeat. “You have won, but you cannot stop the World Government’s plans.”

"We will do everything in our power to protect the peace of this world!" Locke said firmly.

They finally destroyed the prototype of the Imperial Arms, thwarting the World Government's plan.

Locke and Elvi encounter a mysterious woman in the New World named Lillian. Lillian is a legendary figure, said to be a powerful warrior capable of manipulating fire, who has fought the Pirate King several times but has never been defeated.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" Lillian stared at Locke and Elvi, her sharp gaze sweeping over them.

"We are pirates, here in the New World in search of new adventures and challenges," Locke replied without fear.

"Pirates? Hmph, are you just those wicked bandits who do all sorts of evil on the sea?" Lillian said disdainfully.

“We’re not bandits; we’re just pursuing freedom and adventure,” Elvy tried to explain.

"Freedom and adventure? That's just an excuse for you pirates," Lillian sneered. "You're nothing but a bunch of irresponsible thugs, contributing absolutely nothing to society."

Chapter 472: I'll make you pay the price!

"What did you say!" Locke's anger began to burn. "We also have our own beliefs and dreams, and we will not be belittled by people like you."

"Faith and dreams? Haha, laughable." Lillian continued to mock, "Your so-called faith and dreams are nothing but ways to satisfy your selfish desires. You are no different from those so-called righteous people."

"You woman, you've gone too far!" Locke brandished his sword. "I will not tolerate you slandering our dreams like this."

“Hey, come on, let me see what you’re made of.” Lillian raised her weapon as well. “I’ll show you what a true powerhouse is.”

The two began a fierce duel. Locke wielded his sword, while Lillian used the power of fire, making the entire air scorching hot. Their attacks clashed, sparks flew, and it seemed as if the whole world was enveloped in their battle.

Locke discovered that Lillian's fire power was extremely strong, putting him at a constant disadvantage. But he didn't give up; instead, he began to gradually adapt to Lillian's attack methods, searching for her weaknesses.

"You still have a long way to go, kid."

Lillian said disdainfully, her attacks becoming increasingly fierce, "How could a weak pirate like you possibly be my match?"

"I won't let you underestimate me! I'll make you pay!"

Locke shouted resolutely, and he began to use his swordsmanship, combined with his Devil Fruit ability, to gradually take the initiative in the battle.

He approached Lillian step by step, using a combination of swordsmanship and Devil Fruit power to put pressure on her. His attacks became increasingly accurate, making Lillian feel powerless to resist.

"How can you, a pirate, be so strong!" Lillian finally sensed something was wrong. "Impossible, impossible!"

Her attacks gradually lost accuracy, giving Locke the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. He severed Lillian's weapon with a single strike, rendering her unable to fight.

“You…” Lillian said through gritted teeth, “I won’t let you get away with this.”

“Lillian! We won’t let you continue to harm this world,” Locke replied calmly.

After Lillian's temporary retreat, Locke and Elvy continued their journey, seeking new adventures and challenges.

However, they knew that Lillian would not give up so easily, and they had to be prepared to deal with her attacks at any time.

“Lillian is a very powerful warrior; we must be careful,” Elvi warned.

“Yes, we must work even harder to protect our dreams and beliefs,” Locke said firmly.

Locke and Elvy continued their journey and finally arrived at the ruins of a mysterious ancient civilization.

This is a huge palace, filled with mystery and an ancient atmosphere.

“This looks dangerous; we need to be careful,” Locke said cautiously.

“That’s right, there may be many dangers and traps hidden here.” Elvi was also cautious.

They entered the palace, and a powerful force emanated from its depths.

This was the power of the Imperial Arms, which greatly surprised Locke and Elvi.

"A Teigu is hidden here!" Locke exclaimed excitedly. "We must find it."

Chapter 473: The Ancient Imperial Arms!

“But this place looks huge, where do we even begin?” Elvi asked helplessly.

“Let’s walk around and see if we can find any clues,” Locke suggested.

They began searching and soon discovered a mysterious secret chamber. This chamber contained an ancient mechanism that required solving a puzzle to enter.

“This mechanism looks very old; I’ll need some time to decipher it,” Elvi began analyzing the mechanism’s structure.

Locke then began searching for clues and discovered a statue in the corner of the secret room. The statue held a sword, and the shape of the sword was very similar to the one Locke was holding.

"This sword looks very mysterious. Could it also be related to the Imperial Arms?" Locke wondered to himself.

He approached the statue, wanting to examine it closely. However, the moment he touched it, a powerful force suddenly pushed him away.

"Are you alright?" Elvi asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, but this statue seems to possess some kind of powerful force," Locke said, somewhat puzzled.

They continued searching for clues, and Elvie kept trying to solve the puzzles of the mechanism.

Elvi began to study the mechanism carefully, discovering that each button had a different symbol and color. He started trying different combinations and sequences, hoping to open the mechanism.

Time ticked by, and Locke and Elvi grew increasingly anxious. They both knew that time was the key to victory or defeat.

"No, this isn't right." Elvi gritted his teeth, pressing buttons repeatedly while analyzing the mechanism's structure.

"I'll give you five more minutes. If you still can't solve it, we'll have to think of other methods." Locke gave Elvi one last chance.

Elvi concentrated all his attention, constantly adjusting the combination and order of the buttons. Finally, he heard a dull thud, and the mechanism's door opened.

"It's a success!" Elvi exclaimed with delight, feeling sweat pouring down his forehead.

Locke and Elvi entered the secret chamber and discovered an ancient Imperial Arms. This Imperial Arms looked extremely old and was filled with mystery and power.

"This is the Imperial Arms!" Locke was very excited as he began to feel the power emanating from the Imperial Arms.

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But suddenly, they heard a loud bang. The entire palace began to shake, and they realized that the appearance of this Imperial Arm had caused changes in the palace.

“We must get out of here quickly!” Elvi said warily.

They started to walk quickly outside, but the palace's structure had changed, and they were in trouble.

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"How do we get out?" Locke began to feel anxious.

“Let me do it!” Elvy pulled out his map and compass. “We need to find the exit.”

They began to move swiftly through the palace, and Locke used his Devil Fruit powers to help them overcome some difficulties. Finally, they found a huge door, the palace's only exit.

"Let's go, we need to leave here as soon as possible." Locke led Elvy out of the palace.

After leaving the palace, they discovered their location had changed. They had arrived in unfamiliar land, surrounded by a vast desert, with a clear blue sky above.

Chapter 474: "The Labyrinth City"!

“We’ve arrived in a new world,” Locke murmured to himself.

“That’s right, this is a new world, full of unknown dangers and opportunities,” Elvi reminded him.

They began to carefully observe their surroundings, and Locke discovered a tall tower, and it seemed that some kind of secret was hidden at the top of the tower.

"There seems to be something there, let's go check it out." Locke decided to head towards the tower.

Elvi agreed to "617's" decision, and they began their journey towards the tower. However, along the way, they encountered a powerful pirate crew that seemed to be searching for the same treasure.

"You lot, don't even think about getting the treasure from us!" Locke brandished his sword, ready to fight the pirates.

"Hahaha, you weaklings dare to oppose our pirate crew?" the pirate leader said with a sneer.

The battle began, and Locke and Elvy displayed extraordinary fighting skills and Devil Fruit abilities. They constantly dodged the pirates' attacks while searching for their weaknesses.

"You two are too arrogant!" the pirate leader roared, his attacks growing increasingly fierce.

Locke and Elvy were instantly cornered; they had to come up with a way to defeat the pirate crew. Locke suddenly thought of a way to win.

"Elvi, come with me right now!" Locke suddenly shouted.

They quickly charged at the pirate crew, while Locke used his swordsmanship to create a barrier that could control flames, blocking the pirate crew's attack.

Elvy then used his Devil Fruit power to create a giant rock, instantly trapping part of the pirate crew to the side.