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

Bai Xing's brows suddenly furrowed slightly, and a hint of discomfort flashed across her face.

"Hmm?" Figo noticed instantly and turned to look at Shirahoshi: "What's wrong, Shirahoshi?"

"No..." Bai Xing hesitated for a moment and gently shook her head: "I think... I think I heard some sound, but then again... I didn't?"

"A sound?" Figo and the Skeleton Emperor exchanged glances. Their mental networks were constantly covering Uramio Island and the surrounding seas. They should have been the first to sense any unusual activity.

"What's that sound? Where is it?"

"It feels...very far away." Bai Xing's expression gradually turned painful. "It sounds a bit like...a sea king talking, a huge, huge sea king!"

Figo said, "If you're not feeling well, don't keep listening, Shirahoshi. When did the sound start, and where did it come from?"

"It...it appeared just now...just now when those seniors sent the lights to the ground. I was so small then, I thought...I thought it was my imagination, but now..." Shirahoshi sadly clutched her head: "It's getting bigger and bigger!!"

The usually gentle Shirahoshi uttered those last words in a shrill, screaming manner!

"Shirahoshi!" Nami called out anxiously.

As she called out, splashes of water suddenly erupted in the distant sea, and enormous sea monsters, ranging from two or three hundred meters to over a thousand meters in size, suddenly appeared!

They all gazed at the shore, at the white star, as if drawn by her power.

The image remains motionless and frozen.

"What happened?" Lingling asked.

"Lord Figo!" Nami cried out for help.

At the same time, red and black armor emerged from Figo's body, expanding continuously until it enveloped both him and Shirahoshi.

"How are you feeling? Are you feeling better?"

Bai Xing's face slowly relaxed, she released her hands from her head, and nodded gently.

"Hmm... but the sound is getting louder, and the sea king is still there!"

"Can you tell me exactly how big it is? How does it compare to that octopus in Qinghai? And what is it saying?" Figo asked quickly.

Bai Xing shook her head: "I don't know... It's just barking, not saying anything. The barking is very loud and fierce, probably... V ooh~ ooh~ V~"

She imitated it so well, but her appearance was so cute that Figo couldn't really connect with her and couldn't imagine what kind of sea king she was.

"The largest known sea monster on the Lantern Star is about 14000 meters long and roughly as powerful as Wan Gang at his peak," the Skeleton Emperor said at the opportune moment. "It is located in the Xihu Sea."

Figo closed his eyes slightly, using his mental network foresight while rapidly thinking in his mind.

When the 16 seniors threw the lanterns to the ground, the sea beast began to roar. Now the roar is getting louder and louder. Is it because Wan Gang, who is stronger than the 16 people, has begun to carry out the funeral in the air?

Coincidence? Or is there another reason?

Shirahoshi's ability to control sea monsters comes from Poseidon, a ship spirit born from the collaboration of the mermaid queen and 13 kings ten thousand years ago. This ability has been previously tested and confirmed to be effective, and very effective, against the sea monsters of the Lamp Star.

Bai Xing, whose bloodline lamp automatically ignites, is now at level two and can easily control level two and three sea beasts; even level four beasts have to avoid her.

Although Level 5 hasn't been tested yet, the mere sound of it, far beyond Figo and the Skeleton Emperor's perception range, already made Bai Xing so uncomfortable...

"Shirahoshi, don't be afraid. Try your best to find the location of that sea king."

Under the shadow of King Figo's armor, Shirahoshi turned her head to search for and capture the light bit by bit. High in the distance, King Fishing Lantern officially began to pull on his own light. As shouts of "King Fishing Lantern!" rose and fell, Shirahoshi once again covered her head in pain.

"Over there..."

Layers of black chains wrapped around the weapon, and Shirahoshi's condition improved once again, which slowly gave Figo a direction.

"Barelu, this place is yours!"

"Okay, be careful."

The next instant, Figo hoisted Shirahoshi onto his shoulder and vanished from the coastline.

Nami gazed worriedly at the sea. Lingling's eyes swept over the sea kings that were slowly sinking back into the water after Shirahoshi's departure. The Skeleton King was still watching Wan Gang, who also noticed the changes and turned his gaze towards them.

'What's wrong, old skeleton? Are you reluctant to let me go? You have to pull some kind of stunt.'

'Let's prolong the funeral.'

The two communicated in silence, and a slight silence flashed across Wan Gang's face.

He pulled the lamplight and slowed the descent of his breath as much as possible, looking down at the ground.

"Don't wait any longer. I don't intend to pass on the torch like the other 16 people. I'm actually going to let the torch 'ascend to heaven'."

This is probably a bit of my selfishness. Barelu has become an immortal myth of the Light Star for three thousand years: the Skeleton Emperor. How can I just be a playful and decadent Light Fishing King?

The last person to hold an ascension funeral, the final seal on the Flaming Light, the beginning of humanity's annihilation of the demon race, hahaha, I hope that's how future generations will refer to me ten thousand years from now!

"...You were originally! You were originally the immortal Lord Fishing Lantern in our hearts!"

"Thank you for your care over the years!"

We will never forget you!

Cries echoed, and the soaring will made the kings' lights shine brightly once more.

Wan Gang was also somewhat conflicted and moved, his old eyes becoming cloudy: "It seems... my choice today was worthwhile!"

Chatting and joking, he gradually pulled his five lamps to his side, and his aura faded to the point where he no longer seemed like one of the strongest among the lamps and stars.

The island fell silent once again.

There were only silent sobs.

Wan Gang smiled, then looked at the Skeleton Emperor in the distance and mouthed, "I can't hold on any longer, I'm going first, old skeleton."

The Skeleton King waved his hand lightly.

A silent farewell.

Five bright lamps spiraled into the sky! They rose among the kings' lights, becoming the brightest embellishment!

The flame of life in Wan Gang gradually went out.

……

"It...it disappeared..."

On the distant sea, Shirahoshi, carried on Figo's shoulder, murmured something.

Figo frowned and continued running in that direction, covering another thousand miles of sea. His mind network remained fully activated, but he failed to capture any sea creatures of interest before stopping.

"I...I'm so sorry..." Shirahoshi's eyes welled with tears: "Lord Figo..."

"It's alright, thanks to you, Shirahoshi. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known there was a sea beast in the Sea of ​​Light that might be at level six." Figo gently patted Shirahoshi's tail, comforting her like a child, before turning to look around at the surrounding sea.

Half a minute passed, and nothing was gained.

He then returned with Shirahoshi.

at the same time.

Thousands of miles to the southwest, a gigantic figure is swimming away from the seabed.

Its overall shadow is oval-shaped.

And its longest diameter exceeds 10 meters!

Chapter 350 The matter is over

The funeral for the deceased, a total of 17 senior figures, has come to an end.

Every scene that unfolded at the funeral quickly spread throughout the entire world of Light and Fire via the internet.

The broader repercussions are still unknown, but judging from the crowd gathered on Uramio Island, the impact of this funeral is still profound.

Countless people were moved by Wan Gang and by the predecessors who entrusted their future to the young people, and decided to join the Lighthouse Army and participate in the war.

They went in pairs or small groups.

Many kings who were previously strangers came together because of their shared ideals, heading towards the sea and heading to Capri.

Meanwhile, at Wan Gang's residence, the bodies of Wan Gang and 16 elderly people are being collected.

"My master instructed that this island, which belonged to him, and the boats of the Fishing Lantern Gang, should be disposed of by you after his death." Wan Gang's eldest disciple, who was nearly 600 years old, with white hair and a somewhat weary and weathered appearance, said these words to the Skeleton Emperor.

"I see."

The Skeleton Emperor's words are a double entendre.

Although Wan Gang is selfless, he is not insensitive. He would be more likely to leave these things to his disciples and members of the Fishing Lantern Troupe.

Because this is not his personal wealth.

But since Wan Gang's eldest disciple said so, it should be a decision made jointly by them, so the Skeleton Emperor pretended not to know and granted their request.

He continued, "What are your plans next?"

"Of course I will follow the teacher's wishes and join the Lights Army. Please make the arrangements."

The Skeleton Emperor said, "Is that so? Then you will form your own army, board the Meuti, await further instructions, and head to the Demon Clan's seas to participate in the war."

The Meiwuti was a large ship of the Wangang Fishing Lantern Group, one of the largest ships among the lanterns!

The disciples of Wan Gang exchanged glances, understanding the Skeleton Emperor's intentions, and respectfully bowed to him, saying, "We will follow your arrangements."

"Let's go together later and escort Wangan and the other 16 to Capri." The Skeleton Emperor added, "Given Wangan's character, he might ask you to bury his body in the Sea of ​​Lights, but as his old friend, I would prefer to bury him in Capri. Please grant my request."

"Of course, you flatter me."

"Thank you, go and get ready."

The Skeleton Emperor waved them away, and the disciples of Wangang had just stepped out of the room when they encountered Figo, who greeted them in unison: "King of the Stars."

"Yes, my condolences. The lamps and wicks that Wan Gang and I obtained two days ago while fishing are still stored in your warehouse. My share is also at your disposal; you can use them yourself or distribute them to those who need them."

Thank you for your gift.

After a brief exchange, Figo entered the room where the Skeleton Emperor was alone, and shook his head at the skeleton: "I didn't find it, but... as I got closer, my spiritual premonition warned me of danger; it was undoubtedly a level six sea beast."

The question now is whether it was a hidden sea monster, or a powerful sea monster that has risen to power in recent years, and why it reacted to the Ascension Funeral. Do you know anything about this, Bareru?

“Yes,” said the Skeleton Emperor. “There was something in my palace that I hadn’t remembered. I just recalled that this mysterious sea beast might be related to it.”

"Hmm?" Figo sat down next to him.

The Skeleton Emperor raised his palm, his red and black bones twitching: "A king with a level five physical flame, who borrows various bloodline flames and uses all methods to extend his lifespan, can only have a maximum lifespan of about 2500 years under normal circumstances."

The Celestial Dragon Beli, who lived to be nearly 3000 years old, possessed a Devil Fruit ability that allowed him to fall into a deep sleep and reduce his energy expenditure. His actual age was only around 1500 years.