One Piece: Obtaining the Black Dragon King Fruit at the Start

Chapter 166 Giant Serpent of Sword Qi

In an instant, the already imposing giant serpent, crackling with red and black lightning, seemed to be reborn, its body expanding rapidly and becoming even larger.

Every scale on the giant snake shimmered with an eerie light, as if it had been given life, and every movement exuded a terrifying aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Red-Haired Shanks' expression darkened, but his eyes showed no fear. Facing the giant serpent whose aura had suddenly intensified, a surge of Conqueror's Haki also welled up within him.

This domineering aura, like a raging flame, instantly poured into the red and black sword energy.

Instantly, the crimson and black sword energy shone brightly, growing larger and larger, like a giant blade that could split the heavens, and crashed fiercely into the even larger red snake once more.

A deafening roar resounded, as if the entire world trembled.

Two incredibly powerful and domineering attacks suddenly exploded in mid-air.

In an instant, an incredibly powerful explosive energy, like a surging tsunami, swept across the entire area with overwhelming force.

Wherever this energy reached, the ground was instantly ravaged. Cracks spread out like the grotesque claws of a ferocious beast.

The ground was riddled with potholes, as if it had been hit by countless artillery shells.

At the very center of this battle between adults, a super-huge crater appeared, as if the earth had been torn open with a huge wound.

Even the enormous castle standing on the island swayed slightly under the impact of this terrifying force.

Fortunately, the castle was sturdy enough that, despite the constant shaking, it stubbornly stood firm and did not collapse.

The powerful airflow, like a rampaging demon, swept across the battlefield, constantly influencing the overall situation.

Many of the pirates under the Red-Haired Pirates were caught in the blast before they could even dodge.

Under the impact of this terrifying force, they were like fragile ants, instantly collapsing to the ground and dying.

The Shadow Army was not spared either, and was scattered by the force of the airflow.

However, the Shadow Army possesses the characteristic of immortality; even if their forms dissipate, they can be resurrected again in a short period of time.

However, this powerful shockwave did not stop there, but continued to spread.

It roared all the way to the sea, as if it wanted to turn the whole world upside down.

When the air currents spread to the sea, the originally calm sea surface instantly becomes turbulent.

Giant waves, like towering mountains, rolled and surged across the sea, emitting deafening roars.

This scene resembles a mortal angering the sea god, provoking his rage and causing the sea to roar wildly. (Is this a metaphor? (⌒▽⌒))

At this moment, Beckman and the others couldn't help but look up at the sky.

All I saw was…

Above the vast and boundless sky, a breathtaking scene unfolded—the sky had been forcibly split in two!

The crack was straight and deep, as if it had been cleaved open from the sky by an incomparably sharp divine sword.

This scene, like the arrival of the apocalypse, brings endless shock and fear.

When the shocking energy explosion occurred, Beckman and the others instantly stopped fighting each other and instinctively scattered to avoid it.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the spectacular sight in the sky, which appeared to have been cleaved open by a tremendous force.

At that moment, the scene was deathly silent, with only the whistling wind echoing in everyone's ears.

Even though many people had witnessed similar shocking scenes before, they were still deeply shocked at this moment.

Cheng Xiaoyu's gaze was sharp as lightning. He glanced at Beckman lightly, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. His voice, though not loud, clearly reached Beckman's ears: "Today, you are already in a hopeless situation."

"Once the pirates under your command have been mostly wiped out, it will be your death day."

Upon hearing this, Beckman's face instantly darkened, like the sky before a storm.

He quickly turned his gaze to the battlefield where his pirate crew was fiercely clashing with the Shadow Army.

With just one glance, his face was filled with disbelief and shock.

What came into his view was an extremely tragic scene.

A third of the pirates under their Red-Haired Pirates crew had already fallen in pools of blood.

Those vibrant lives vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Upon seeing this, Beckman's face turned as white as a sheet. His eyes widened, and he shouted hysterically, "How is this possible?"

The voice was filled with panic and disbelief. Who could have imagined that in such a short time, the Red-Haired Pirates would suffer such heavy losses?

Upon seeing this, Cheng Xiaoyu's lips curled up slightly, and he let out a contemptuous chuckle: "Haven't you noticed yet?"

"We have a powerful figure with the strength of an admiral on our side, along with five experts with the strength of a quasi-admiral. They are moving through your pirate group as if it were empty, slaughtering at will."

"Even if it's you, Beckman, how long can you hold out against such a formidable lineup?"

At this point, Cheng Xiaoyu threw his head back and laughed loudly, arrogantly declaring, "Stop making futile struggles and just obediently wait to die!"

Beckman's face was ashen, his eyes fixed on the battlefield below. The horned creature and those white figures emanating a mysterious aura were simply too terrifying in strength.

Even the seasoned officers of the Red-Haired Pirates, despite their best efforts to resist, had no chance of winning and were repeatedly defeated.

As for ordinary pirates, they are as fragile as ants in front of such a powerful figure. Often, a single casual sword strike is enough to bring down a large group of pirates.

Beckman knew that if the situation continued to develop in this way, the Red-Haired Pirates would be wiped out in no time.

Thinking of this, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes, his face darkened, and without hesitation he turned around, preparing to rush down to support Yasopp and Hongo, who were fighting a fierce battle.

However, Cheng Xiaoyu seemed to see through his every thought. Just as Beckman made a move, Cheng Xiaoyu flashed forward, appearing like a ghost in front of Beckman.

Cheng Xiaoyu's expression was calm, but his tone left no room for doubt: "Where do you want to go? Our battle is far from over."

Beckman was frantic with worry and roared angrily, "You damned Shadow King, get out of my way!"

Cheng Xiaoyu looked at the extremely anxious Beckman, but his smile remained unchanged as he gently shook his head: "How could that be!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful and unparalleled aura suddenly erupted from his body, like a surging wave, sweeping towards Beckman.

Immediately afterwards, he became entangled with Beckman's figure, and a new round of fierce fighting ensued.

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P.S.: I might post another chapter, or two, later.