I guarded Impel Down for a hundred years in the pirate world.

Although the web bug was panting with its tongue sticking out from exhaustion, and although the image was a bit blurry, it was definitely a success, wasn't it?!

"Alright, let it rest." Figo's voice brought a sense of relief to Shirahoshi.

She tenderly stroked the Internet Bug's head with her fingers, and the Internet Bug affectionately nuzzled against her before slowly closing its eyes and falling asleep peacefully.

Nami understood half of it and exclaimed in amazement, "Shirahoshi, you're amazing!"

Shirahoshi was a little confused: "I... Miss Nami, I think that's okay too..."

Nami hummed in agreement, clearly eager to try.

Figo replied, "No, I'm afraid only White Star can do it. The Network Worms are creatures that appeared on the planet Lamp Star more than three thousand years ago, born under the influence of the will of the fallen ship's spirit. In other words, they are of the same origin as the Sea Kings."

Before she could even test Shirahoshi's control over the giant sea kings in the sea of ​​lights, her abilities had already been validated on the network bug.

Chapter 341 The Seniors

"what?!"

"Someone has hacked the merchant group's network?!"

Back in Capri, Ipolito received a report from the merchant guild's network bug manipulation expert and was immediately enraged: "Are they trying to cause trouble while I'm about to go to the battlefield! Investigate! Investigate!"

"Yes!"

"Ah, I found it."

"The other party doesn't seem to be deliberately concealing their location, um... this is..."

Ipolito's face darkened: "What's going on? Tell me quickly if you've found out!"

"Yes... the location seems to be near the headquarters of the Lynch Merchant Guild... um..."

Ipolito fell silent instantly.

"I understand. Don't worry about it. I'll call the King of the Stars to inquire."

He hung up the Den Den Mushi, spat inwardly, and tossed it aside.

Ask? What the hell? Are you looking for trouble?

……

At the same time, Figo was also comforting Lynch, who was feeling a bit depressed.

"Network bug manipulation, manipulation. You are just a manipulator, doing your best to utilize the network bug's functions. Of course, it's not as good as the network bug's own understanding of itself. As for Bai Xing being able to command the network bug, that's another matter."

Lin Qi gave a soft "hmm," acknowledging the logic, but... he suddenly looked up: "Miss Bai Xing! Please teach me how to control the network bug!"

Well, the master has become the apprentice.

Bai Xing was startled: "I...but I won't...Mr. Lynch."

“You can’t, but you can use the network bug to get to your goal directly, and you can also make it show the process in between. I can teach Lynch. But let’s put this aside for now. Bai Xing needs to come with me to the Mermaid Kingdom first, Lynch.” Figo quickly skipped over the matter, reached out and took the network bug from Bai Xing’s hand, and examined it.

It's not that simple.

It's illogical that a cyber bug, despite its capabilities and high intelligence, would act autonomously or develop such a close bond with its owner.

But the secrets of the sea of ​​lights were more than just a few, so Figo didn't delve into them for the time being. Instead, he said, "Let's take a look at the news, Lynch, and while we're at it, let's demonstrate to Nami how to use a regular network bug."

"okay."

Nami has experience controlling the mechanical beings in the bank, has been exposed to another network, and is incredibly intelligent, learning very quickly.

Before long, the group focused on recent news.

"The war has already broken out on a small scale. It's a war of annihilation, isn't it, Grandpa?"

Lingling's tone was slightly serious.

Over the years of venturing into space, she has experienced many things and witnessed the rise and fall of nations on various planets, as well as the blood feuds and killings between different races.

Lin Qi, Nami, and Shirahoshi couldn't quite grasp the meaning behind the words "extermination war," but Lingling understood that it meant annihilating the enemy race without leaving a single one alive!

“It’s highly likely,” Figo said.

"So...how do you plan to participate in the war?"

"No one can stop me. If I want, I can sweep across the seas and halve the demon race's population of tens of billions in three months, and wipe out one-tenth of them in a year..."

Figo said, glancing at the three children whose faces had suddenly turned pale, "You see, just talking about it has scared them. If I really did it, I'm afraid my willpower wouldn't be able to handle it. There are just too many people involved."

Lingling breathed a sigh of relief: "I was just worried that you would go and hunt down the demons like this, Grandpa."

Figo laughed and said, "So Lingling was worried about me? Don't worry, I'll mostly act as a deterrent and restraint. I probably won't personally take action too often. I've already discussed the specifics with the Skeleton Emperor, and you'll find out later."

"In this war, the main force is still the human warriors." He scrolled down the news page to the news that the Fishing Lantern King was about to hold his ascension funeral, and said, "The drawbacks brought about by the six-hundred-year era of merchant guilds will be cleansed in this war. This is something the Skeleton Emperor has long been prepared for..."

He watched the news for a while and said with some emotion, "I have to attend this funeral. Lingling, Baixing, you both go, and then visit the Mermaid Kingdom on the way."

Lingling responded, and Bai Xing gave a soft "hmm".

Nami looked around, somewhat hesitant.

"You want to go too?" Figo asked.

Would it be impolite to say I want to go to a funeral? Nami was conflicted, but she really wanted to go with Shirahoshi.

“Then let’s go together. Consider it a paid leave for you to experience the local customs and culture of Deng Huoxing,” Figo said.

"Thank you, Lord Figo!" Nami happily grabbed Shirahoshi's tail.

……

Around the same time, in the Xihui Sea area.

Urameo Island is densely populated, and a somber atmosphere pervades the entire island.

This is the place where Wang Gang, the Fishing Lantern King, will hold his ascension funeral. In recent days, too many people have come to the site. Some are fishing lantern people who have received help from Wang Gang, and some are strong people who have come to witness the passing of a piece of history. Everyone is filled with sorrow.

Few people were able to see Wan Gang. As the funeral preparations progressed, Wan Gang began to live a secluded life.

However, following the old woman Shin who was using a cane, Luffy, Ace, and Zoro were fortunate enough to meet the Lantern King Manka himself.

"You've brought three incredibly talented young people. Are they your juniors?"

Despite it being their first meeting and a significant difference in their strength and status, Wan Gang's first words to Xin sounded like those of an old friend exchanging pleasantries.

Xin smiled and said, "No, they're just three kids who get along very well."

"I see. What are their names?"

Upon seeing the powerful figure at the top of the Flame of Light, Ace and Zoro became cautious.

"Lord Fishing Lantern King, I am Ace."

"Zoro."

"Luffy, Monkey D. Luffy."

It's impossible to expect Luffy to be reserved; he not only said his full name, but his voice was also exceptionally loud.

“D?” Wan Gang said, “I’ve seen that name before, Gol D. Roger, a decent man. Do you know him?”

Ace's expression changed.

Luffy asked in surprise, "Huh, has the old man met Ace's father?"

"I see." Wan Gang laughed. "Luffy... you can always feel his vibrant energy, which is completely different from us old fogies who are about to decay. That's great."

"Grandpa, Ace, he..." Luffy couldn't help but ask, but was interrupted by Ace's slap.

“Isn’t your will meant to be passed on to children like these?” Xin continued, “The world has been at peace for six hundred years, and through dozens of generations, the new generation of children has gradually forgotten the hatred between humans and demons back then.”

They certainly knew about the suffering their ancestors had endured, but that was all they knew.

They can't possibly empathize; even if they have the will, they feel nothing. You're holding this ascension funeral at this time to awaken the will of the new generation, aren't you? As for this decaying body of mine…”

Wan Gang smiled and shook his head, gesturing that he didn't need to continue. He stood up and gestured for Xin to follow him. A moment later, Xin's eyes widened in astonishment at what he saw.

"Another new person?"

"Hahaha, there are quite a few old fogies like us who have gone into seclusion."

"Hmm, I think I've seen you before..."

"Xin, is it Xin?"

"Xin? Is that the one from the Lighthouse Army?"

"It's her! It's her!"

Xin looked at the dozen or so white-haired figures in front of him. As he saw a few of the faces that were somewhat familiar, his astonishment gradually subsided, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Everyone else got here before me. Looks like we won't be alone on the road."

Chapter 342 Reunion

Because the bloodline lights of giants, barbarians, and others can help prolong life, many people can live for hundreds of years in the fire of the lights.

Over time, these people, limited by their talent and wealth, may find it difficult to reach the level of lighting five lamps, but lighting three or four lamps is not impossible.

Including Xin, there were a total of 14 elderly people gathered at Wangang, the Lantern King. They had many things in common. They were all over 600 years old, had experienced the war between humans and demons, had secluded themselves for many years to cultivate, and possessed varying degrees of strength, but all of them could ignite four lamps. They had no direct bloodline or had already lost it.

Moreover, he's not far from the end of his life!

This "not far" refers to their lifespan of over 600 years. The furthest they might have had to live was another 20 or 30 years, but they all resolutely chose this time to die.

"'The power of the Kings' lights in the sky is sealed, making it easy to be attacked when flying.' Today's young people only take this sentence as an established rule of the lights and fire. Who would think of those predecessors who, one after another, severed their bloodline and held ascension funerals to limit the demon race from delaying the resurrection of the Demon King?"

"The war has restarted, and small-scale skirmishes have broken out. This is a war of annihilation, just like what our ancestors experienced. They fought with all their might and survived, but the demon race will never sit idly by and let us slaughter them!"

"The appearance of the King of the Stars is both a good thing and a bad thing. He directly determined the victor of this war, but he also caused the races living far from the Demon Race's sea area to lose their sense of urgency. The merchant guild is still operating as usual, and internal conflicts are still erupting from time to time."

"If things continue like this, even if we win the war, the spirit passed down by our ancestors from the Light Star will die out!"

"So let us old guys teach the young people one last lesson..."

They held this view.

As time went on, two more elderly people with the same purpose arrived on Uramio Island, bringing the total number of people attending the funeral to 16.

Wang Wangang, the fishing lantern king, summoned them.

“I guessed that some people would respond to me, but I didn’t expect so many people to come. Holding a funeral for 17 old fogies together is bound to cause a huge reaction.”

An old man chuckled and said, "Lord Fishing Lantern King, please don't blame us for disturbing you. Our influence alone cannot compare to yours."