The Meteor Spear appeared to descend from the sky, exuding its destructive presence, but in reality, it was merely traces of electric current held within Rowen's body. He could halt or disperse them at will.
The Thunder God Seal bestowed upon Rowen an overwhelming level of control!
Doflamingo remained oblivious to this fact. He believed that for Rowen to save people, he needed to act from his actual position, whether it was through movement or launching an attack.
Similarly, to launch an attack, Rowen also had to rely on his physical form.
Hence, he never anticipated that Rowen would effortlessly dispel the Fulbright (Dropping Ruffian String) he had aimed at the soldiers without even moving a muscle.
However, only a select few were aware of this, and in that instant when the Meteor Spear descended, the soldiers, who had barely escaped death, once again found themselves engulfed in despair.
This fearsome attack, while capable of eliminating enemies, also ensured their inability to survive.
It took them a considerable amount of time before they could muster the courage to open their eyes once again.
…
Having witnessed Rowen's strength countless times, they were well aware of his power.
Nevertheless, even in the face of such familiarity, the scene unfolding before them still managed to shock everyone present!
The terrifying electric current, even when separated by a significant distance, sent shivers down their spines. The aura of destruction saturated the surroundings, causing even the sounds of insects and birds to fade into silence.
And yet, under Rowen's control, this highly destructive electric current transformed into a gentle and ethereal mass, resembling a floating glass sphere that drifted slowly before him.
They could still witness the Thunderlight bursting continuously within the confines of the glass sphere, radiating a brilliant luminosity akin to a sky full of stars. It was evident that the remnants of the Meteor Spear's impact had not yet dissipated. However, these thunderous assaults posed no threat to the outside world!
Gū lū…
"Mon… Monster!"
Unable to contain himself, someone involuntarily swallowed a mouthful of saliva, their lips parched with astonishment.
Smack!
Without uttering a single word, a seasoned soldier next to him swiftly slapped the bewildered comrade, leaving him dazed. Then, with an expression filled with reverence, he gazed at Rowen.
"Don't spout nonsense here, he's our Vice Admiral!"
…
The only individual to sustain injuries from the Meteor Spear's aftermath was Doflamingo, who now slowly rose from a distance.
However, being tall also had its drawbacks. The height at which he emerged from the ground exceeded twenty centimeters.
Rowen patiently waited for the Thunderlight to pass over Doflamingo's back before employing the immense control bestowed upon him by the Thunder God Seal to gather the lightning into a compact sphere.
Otherwise, if he were to allow this thunderous mass to descend to the ground, not only would Port Fang be impacted, but even half of Jaya Island would be instantaneously razed to the ground!
Pop!
With a snap of his fingers, the lightning ball disintegrated, releasing faint surges in all directions, causing the grass to sway and creating ripples in the harbor dock.
"Now, do you finally believe that you cannot harm even a single blade of grass here, Doflamingo?"
If something could be destroyed by lightning, then irrespective of fists or Devil Fruit abilities, within Rowen's domain of control and without his permission, nothing could inflict harm upon anything!
Such was the power of the Thunder God Seal!
The divine mark of the gods!
Doflamingo's expression contorted with displeasure. He had believed that the disparity between him and Rowen lay solely in destructive power and speed. The advantages of the Thunder-Thunder Fruit were confined to these two aspects, allowing him to hold the title of the "Strongest Logia Devil Fruit."
However, now, with the phenomenon of the "Disappearing Meteor Spear," Doflamingo comprehended the true meaning of strength.
There was no doubt regarding the destructive potential. Even with a mere residue of energy, his back had nearly been charred by the lightning!
His pink feathered coat had been instantaneously incinerated, leaving Doflamingo's upper body exposed, and his figure resembled a malevolent demon emerging from the depths of a fiery abyss, completely blackened.
What proved even more terrifying was the fact that such an overwhelming electric current could still be controlled and subdued by Rowen even after its release.
This disparity was akin to the distinction between heaven and earth!
The deployment and retraction of such power exponentially raised the level of difficulty!
"Fufufufufufu! So, that's how it is. I have indeed underestimated you, Vice Admiral Rowen… Cough Cough! Ahem!"
Struggling to stand upright, Doflamingo coughed incessantly and blood trickled from the corners of his mouth.
With every breath he took, the stench of seared flesh permeated the air. The lightning had nearly charred his internal organs, and this type of injury could not be remedied through mere stitching.
"However!"
"If you believe that the battle ends here, you are sorely mistaken!"
With those words, Doflamingo's mouth contorted into a twisted and ferocious expression, rendering him almost inhuman. Laughter and anger merged simultaneously on his distorted face, distorting his very appearance.
The battle hadn't reached its conclusion; it had only just begun!
Doflamingo had refused to unleash his true power unless pushed to the brink of desperation and now he had been pushed there.
Buzz!
Suddenly, a peculiar energy surged forth from Doflamingo, rapidly spreading across the ground. In an instant, Rowen realized that his control over the space surrounding Doflamingo had reached an unprecedented low.
The electric currents were not repelled; they were vanishing from the atmosphere in an unprecedented manner!
The entire magnetic field was dissipating!
"I concede that your mastery of the Thunder-Thunder Fruit surpasses ordinary imagination, but there are numerous individuals in the sea who can wield the power of Devil Fruits effectively!"
"This level of power can only be harnessed by those who have truly unlocked the fullest potential of their Devil Fruits!"
"In the face of this, your lightning is worthless!"
"This is the power of Devil Fruit Awakening!"
Doflamingo let out a wicked laughter, and silently, an eruption of energy surged forth entirely!
The ground began to undulate and contort. Solid stone slabs, towering trees, and steel artillery transformed into a torrent of white strings, resembling an expansive curtain, surging towards Rowen.
Awakening Technique: Break White (Raging Waves White String)!
A colossal wave of white inundated the sky and earth, rolling like a tidal surge, aiming to strangle Rowen on the spot! Faced with Doflamingo's explosive display of deadly power, Rowen's eyes sparkled with determination.
"Finally… has it begun?"
Chapter 182 Thunder God's Seal And Devil Fruit Awakening
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