Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

Based on their understanding, they'll probably remain confused until the day they die.

Just as the battle raged fiercely on one side, with the Godfall Pirates achieving complete dominance in the group battle, on the other side, a battle between only two people was also gaining momentum and reaching a fever pitch...

Chapter 312 Luo Feng is Rarely Injured? Barrett's Conqueror's Haki Envelops Him!

"Kid, haven't you caused enough trouble? You actually used me as your testing ground! Should I call you incredibly audacious, or just plain stupid?!"

In the battlefield where only the two of them were fighting, Barrett and Luo Feng separated once again, each standing on opposite sides, staring at each other.

This was the umpteenth time already. In the past half hour, not only was the team battle on the other side incredibly lively, but the two of them also didn't stop for a moment, constantly engaging in physical combat!

Of course, it wasn't just physical combat. Right between the two of them, there was a cyborg of considerable size lying on its side.

However, this robot was now badly damaged, with countless dents on its surface. Its steel body was half-destroyed, and all its operating mechanisms were destroyed, rendering it unable to move anymore.

This robot is Barrett's ride, his pirate ship, and also his weapon, named the Catapult!

After using the power of the Fusion-Fusion Fruit, Barrett fuses with the Catapult, becoming a 'Medium Bullet,' a combined robot as tall as a five- or six-story building, which he uses to fight enemies!

He had used this move during the battle just now.

BUT…the result was obvious: the catapult was destroyed, the Barrett missile was countered and could no longer be used, all thanks to Luo Feng…

After the catapult was destroyed, Barrett didn't care too much, because his true strength lay not in his Devil Fruit ability, but in—

Physical skills and domineering aura!

This is his greatest strength. Compared to his somewhat lackluster fusion ability, his physique and domineering aura are his true trump cards!

So, after that, Barrett stopped using his Devil Fruit powers and engaged in a long, endless physical duel with Luo Feng for more than half an hour!

In this battle, Luo Feng finally met his match...

You should know that his current strength is only about equal to that of a general, and at most he is at the level of a high-ranking general.

But the strength that Barrett is showing now is definitely a level above that of an Admiral!

While he may not be as exaggerated as the Four Emperors, he is still young and in his prime. He also possesses an absurdly powerful aura and physical skills. The combat power he displayed made Luo Feng feel that it was much greater than when he fought Whitebeard in the Marineford War!

At this moment, Barrett at full power is definitely more troublesome than the elderly Whitebeard!

Logically speaking, this should have been a battle extremely disadvantageous to Luo Feng, but...

Now it's Barrett who's rather speechless.

"Of course not, this is just the beginning. What, Barrett, don't tell me you're already done for. I'd be very disappointed if you did."

"Conqueror's Haki Entanglement, that's a really good technique. I'm really looking forward to the moment when it awakens..."

Seeing the unpleasant expression on the other side, as he complained about his Barrett, Luo Feng smiled and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

However, his words showed no sign of backing down; instead, they continued to provoke the other party.

"Hmph, you've learned Conqueror's Haki Entanglement? You'll never have the chance!"

Hearing these incredibly arrogant words, Barrett snorted coldly, still haughty, but his respect for Luo Feng rose to another level.

Despite his displeasure, Barrett, with his arrogant personality, still respected those who were strong.

Although he held an absolute advantage in strength, the tough kid in front of him made Barrett feel both troubled and excited...

It's important to know that their battle was the kind where every punch landed hard and was extremely fast, with no hesitation whatsoever. One strike would land and the next would be about to strike immediately!

It can be said that the pace was extremely fast, and both of them used their peak strength and domineering aura at this moment, with neither of them being negligent or holding back!

In this battle, Barrett initially held an absolute advantage. While he didn't completely overpower Luo Feng, he certainly kept Luo Feng busy and sometimes even left him with no time to retaliate, forcing him into a passive defensive position!

This was definitely the toughest battle Luo Feng had ever faced since his debut.

However, instead of backing down or giving way, he fought Barrett head-on with all his might.

While doing his best to defend, Luo Feng was also looking for Barrett's weaknesses, occasionally launching a few attacks that left his opponent unable to defend.

And so, in the battle that lasted for more than half an hour, Luo Feng became more and more excited and more and more comfortable with the fight.

The further you go, the easier it becomes to fight Barrett, and the frequency and number of attacks also increase!

This situation surprised even the experienced Barrett, who had fought Roger before. He couldn't imagine that someone would be thinking about how to turn the tide in such a disadvantageous battle, but instead was honing their skills!

Such people do exist on the high seas, but they are extremely rare, as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns...

After all, no one would joke about their own life.

And so, in the midst of their relentless battle, Barrett was astonished to discover that Luo Feng was gradually growing stronger, and the gap between them was narrowing...

This situation began to feel tricky for Barrett, but his competitive spirit was also ignited, and he gradually became excited.

In the heat of the battle, the two seemed to be on fire, and Barrett even used the unique way that the Four Emperors greet each other - Conqueror's Haki Entanglement!

This move is so powerful that very few people in the entire ocean possess it, and its power is extraordinary, capable of causing considerable damage even to figures at the Emperor level!

Even Luo Feng hadn't anticipated this situation, though he was naturally aware that Barrett possessed Conqueror's Haki.

However, the two of them tacitly refrained from using such methods, because such tactics would not be very effective in their current situation.

Putting aside Barrett, even Luo Feng's Conqueror's Haki is not much weaker than Whitebeard's. If the two of them were to clash with this kind of technique, it would be completely useless except for showing off, and it would be a complete waste of energy.

However, Conqueror's Haki Entanglement is a different story. Luo Feng has not yet mastered this terrifying technique with extremely high destructive power!

Therefore, unexpectedly, after Barrett suddenly unleashed a punch imbued with a domineering aura, Luo Feng suffered a real blow for the first time. His body was blasted away like a cannonball!

This was also Luo Feng's first real injury in this battle where the strength of the two sides was not equal...

Chapter 313 The Sublimation in Battle: Demonic Form Revealed!

Faced with such a top-tier and terrifying attack, Luo Feng was struck from a distance by Barrett, causing damage to his body. A Conqueror's Haki attack sent him flying over a hundred meters away!

This scene terrified the group of Godfall in the distance...

Luo Feng was indeed injured, which was rare. After all, this level of attack could collide with the enemy from a distance and even ignore defenses, directly penetrating the body and causing greater damage!

This is thanks to Luo Feng's quick reaction; at the crucial moment, he made a mid-air turn, which neutralized most of the damage from the Conqueror's Haki attack.

In addition, his abnormally tough physique, honed to an abnormal degree, has been strengthened to an unimaginable level by gravity amplification after so long of training!

So, although he appeared to have taken a real hit, he only suffered minor injuries...

This is Luo Feng. If it were anyone else, they would either die from this attack or be seriously injured!

However, this was just the beginning. From then on, Barrett completely 'let loose,' expending enormous amounts of energy to unleash terrifying attacks imbued with Conqueror's Haki during their clashes!

And so, a scene too gruesome to bear unfolded: Luo Feng, the captain of the Godfall Pirates, who was never weaker than anyone and had even been personally killed by the Four Emperors Whitebeard, was suffering repeated losses at the hands of Barrett!

Under the opponent's continuous bombardment, Luo Feng even coughed up several mouthfuls of blood!

However, Luo Feng seemed to be possessed, remaining silent and refusing to dodge. Ignoring his own injuries, he directly used his Ryuo Haki, stubbornly withstanding Barrett's attack despite still suffering losses!

This scene sent chills down the spines of everyone present, leaving them speechless!

The many great pirates who were initially gloating and taking advantage of Luo Feng's misfortune were so shocked by Luo Feng's fierce resistance that their jaws nearly dropped to the ground, and they could no longer utter a single sarcastic word!

Despite their ruthlessness, they were well aware that if they had been in their shoes and recklessly charged forward like that, they wouldn't have lasted this long; they might have died instantly...

Putting aside them, even the members of the Godfall Pirates couldn't understand Luo Feng's reckless fighting. What was the difference between this and self-torture?

However, no one dared to speak up.

　(aiaj) Luo Feng's crazy state was incomprehensible to onlookers, but Barrett, the other protagonist who was on the battlefield and had the most direct experience, gradually understood it!

This madman's actions weren't just for no reason; he was being beaten up, just like before, to comprehend and understand the essence of Conqueror's Haki through constant battles and being beaten!

Upon realizing this, even Barrett, who was always arrogant and overbearing, couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine!

This guy is gambling with his life! Faced with a move that can kill in one hit, others wouldn't even have time to dodge, yet this guy is deliberately taking the hit, just to deepen his understanding of Conqueror's Haki?

This is absolutely insane!

Without a doubt, Luo Feng possesses the qualities of a king, and his Conqueror's Haki has already reached a high level, even capable of clashing with Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki.

It is foreseeable that, given his talent, it will be only a matter of time before he awakens the Conqueror's Haki.

However, Luo Feng couldn't wait at all. He was willing to risk injury to gain enlightenment. In this great battle where he could lose his life at any moment, such behavior was simply audacious!

As arrogant as Barrett was, he asked himself, even he wouldn't be this crazy. Being unafraid of death doesn't mean he doesn't value his life.

Thus, the scene from earlier unfolded: the two faced off from a distance, Barrett's expression both strange and complex...

Faced with a formidable opponent like Luo Feng, Barrett truly felt the pressure, because he realized that as the battle progressed, his Conqueror's Haki was no longer as effective or lethal as it had been at the beginning.

What does this mean? In this short battle lasting only a few tens of minutes, the opponent has already grasped a lot of the essence of Conqueror's Haki!

This extraordinary combat talent and comprehension ability left even Barrett feeling utterly astonished!

"Terrifying, yet admirable!"

This was Barrett's assessment of Luo Feng; it was the first time since Roger that he had given such high praise to anyone...

And he's such a young brat!

"Hahaha, Luo Feng, I'm growing to admire you more and more, but I don't want this battle to continue any longer."

"I have no obligation to let you master Conqueror's Haki Entanglement, so this battle should end!"

Looking at Luo Fengcang, who was staring intently at him, Xiao Gang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared at him with burning eyes. Suddenly, Barley burst into laughter.

After saying those two sentences, Barrett clenched his fists, his large, bell-like eyes became terrifying, his muscles tensed, and a horrifying aura emanated from him...

Just moments later, his entire body turned blood red, and a chilling aura spread throughout the entire Beehive Island, drawing everyone's attention.

"Drink up...!"

With a loud roar, Barrett's eyes turned blood red, and his muscles swelled to an extremely exaggerated degree.

The next moment, a deep blue color appeared on his face, and from this point, it quickly spread to his entire body!

In an instant, Barrett's entire body turned a deep blue, almost black, with a pair of striking scarlet eyes that flashed with two beams of red light, making him look like a demon just emerged from hell...

Barrett, heir of the devil!

This title originated from the fact that Barrett's appearance when he activated his attacks resembled that of a demon!

At that moment, Barrett finally unleashed one of his ultimate moves, displaying his demonic form to the fullest extent, aiming to completely defeat Luo Feng!

What caused Barrett to have this appearance was his Devil Fruit ability.

The true manifestation of the Fusion Fruit is not entirely in the fusion of external objects. When developed to a certain extreme, it can also unify the power within one's own body to demonstrate the power of the original form!

Just like Barrett now, the devil form he displays is actually a manifestation of his appearance by perfectly combining his Haki into three parts using the fusion ability!