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Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: The Navy's Ambush

"CP0 has two Deputy Chiefs, the Army has two Admirals and a Marshal, and the Navy has Marshal Steel Bone Kong along with Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr, making nine in total."

"The Navy and Army Marshals are unlikely to appear, so we might face seven top-tier opponents."

Li Yuan pondered the potential enemies that could appear.

Through years of conflict with the Navy and World Government, and with the intelligence network under Shakky's control, he had gained insight into some of the top forces within the World Government.

At least in terms of overt forces, excluding the Celestial Dragons' strength, Li Yuan had a rough idea of the forces the World Government could deploy.

By noon the next day, Branton arrived at Sando Island.

Following him was the Golden Lion, who had picked up Silver Axe, the furthest away.

Li Yuan arrived shortly thereafter, with Wang Zhi, John, and Wald being the last to appear.

"Branton, who is chasing you?" asked the Golden Lion curiously.

"Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr lead the Navy," Branton replied.

"As in the past, if Sengoku and the others dare to pursue, it means they have support."

"They might have anticipated our ambush."

"But if they're coming, they're not afraid of us setting a trap for them," Li Yuan mused.

"Jihahaha, what is there to fear? If they want a fight, we'll give them one. Even if we can't win, we can still escape," the Golden Lion laughed.

He wasn't afraid of the Navy's pursuit. In the New World, not the four seas, no one could stop the Golden Lion from escaping.

"Yohahaha, exactly! This time, we must teach the Navy a lesson!" John laughed.

"They're here!" Li Yuan's eyes narrowed as he spotted three dots approaching from afar—Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr.

These three probably flew over using Moonwalk to avoid having their warship sabotaged.

"Damn it, Li Yuan, Golden Lion, John, Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, Wald, and Branton are all here!"

Upon arriving at Sando Island, Sengoku and his companions were dismayed to see all seven great pirates waiting for them, walking right into their trap.

"Sengoku, where is the support the Fleet Admiral mentioned?" Even Garp, known for his carefree nature, felt uneasy.

His fists were powerful, but they couldn't handle so many opponents.

He might defeat Li Yuan or the Golden Lion individually, but adding another opponent would be too much.

"Hahaha, Garp, did you come here to die?" Li Yuan laughed upon seeing Garp and the others.

"Jihahaha, if we take out two Admirals and the Navy hero today, the entire sea will be ours!" the Golden Lion said, licking his lips. This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

His goal was world domination, with the Navy as the main obstacle. Only by eliminating them could he hope to challenge the World Government and win.

"Whoosh!!!"

Before Li Yuan and the others could attack, a massive pterosaur descended from the sky, carrying three people.

"Two Army Admirals and the two CP0 Deputy Chiefs from last time!"

Li Yuan recognized the four immediately.

The World Government had only these forces available in the open.

"Jihahaha, let's have a good fight! Garp is mine!" The Golden Lion charged forward first.

"I'll take that CP0!" Li Yuan chose his opponent, targeting CP0 Deputy Chief Carlo Grosso instead of the Navy's top forces.

He had seen Carlo during the attack on the naval fortress, making him a known quantity and a suitable opponent.

Among the remaining six, Carlo was the weakest.

Effortlessly, Li Yuan launched a 500-meter blood-green slash at Carlo.

"Damn it, why did he pick me?" Carlo cursed as he evaded the slash, transforming into a Windwing Pterosaur to fly higher.

Li Yuan's strength was well-known, having killed Army Admiral Tyrannosaurus Kaveh years ago.

Carlo's power was slightly inferior to Kaveh's, so he knew he couldn't win against Li Yuan.

As Carlo considered switching opponents, Li Yuan was already chasing him with Moonwalk.

"Hmph, on land or sea, I'd fear you. But the sky is my domain!" Carlo's confidence soared as Li Yuan pursued him into the air.

While the Golden Lion and Li Yuan engaged, John and the others picked their opponents, ready to fight.

Seven against seven, they weren't afraid!

Sengoku faced Branton, Zephyr took on John, Army Admiral Sora Dull confronted Wald, Army Admiral Hammadi Feshier battled Wang Zhi, and CP0 Deputy Chief Sergey Kolmy squared off against Silver Axe.

The fourteen top-tier combatants clashed fiercely on the small, unnamed Sando Island.

The entire island trembled, with shockwaves radiating from each clash.

In the sky, Carlo watched Li Yuan ascend, his dragon body spinning.

With a powerful kick, he unleashed:

"Wind Dragon Tempest Kick!!"

A massive, 500-meter light blue slash, carrying fierce wind power, cut through the air.

Li Yuan smirked dismissively at the approaching slash, summoning his Seven Stars Sword.

The sword emanated the Infinity Sword Intent and Blood Slaughter Sword Intent, perfectly fused.

After a year of practice, Li Yuan could seamlessly combine the two sword intents, unleashing even greater power.

"Infinite Blood Slaughter: Blood Moon Ascend!!"

With a swing of his sword, a blood-red moon-like slash, a kilometer long, soared skyward, shattering the light blue slash effortlessly.

"So strong??"

Carlo was stunned. As the Blood Moon Slash neared, he covered his dragon claws with Armament Haki, bracing against it.

Yet, as his claws met the slash, its immense power and sharpness brought him severe pain, even through the Haki.

"Break!!"

Carlo summoned all his strength, forcibly shattering the slash.

"Hmm?"

Just as Li Yuan prepared to attack again, he noticed two figures descending rapidly from the clouds.

"Navy Admiral Steel Bone Kong, and Army Marshal Janor Bolton!!"

Li Yuan tensed instinctively, surprised by the presence of two admirals.

Not only Li Yuan but the Golden Lion and others also noticed the new arrivals, realizing they were Navy reinforcements.

They instinctively considered retreating. Seven against seven was manageable, but seven against nine was a losing proposition.

However, instead of engaging others, Steel Bone Kong and Janor joined Sengoku to target Branton.

The Navy's strategy was simple: capture at least one major pirate.

Branton, with previous capture experience and relatively weaker strength, was the chosen target.

"Damn Navy!!"

Seeing this, Branton was furious. The Navy had singled him out.

In an instant, Branton's muscles swelled, his entire body expanding.

The transformation boosted his strength significantly.

"Attack with full power, apprehend him swiftly!"

Steel Bone Kong commanded.

Despite his temporary boost, Branton couldn't withstand three Admirals.

He was forced into a defensive stance, struggling to protect his vital points.

Witnessing this, the pirates' initial urge to flee subsided.

Though ruthless, they wouldn't abandon an ally.

Fleeing would break their alliance.

If the Navy employed similar tactics again, they could be next.

"Wave Slash!!!"

The Golden Lion dodged Garp's punch, launching a sharp slash at Sengoku.

"Buddha Impact!!"

Sengoku sensed the threat and countered with an impact wave, nullifying the slash.

Seeing the Golden Lion's move, the others understood and offered Branton support while handling their opponents.

Even so, Branton's pressure only eased slightly. His stamina and Haki rapidly depleted under the trio's assault, unlikely to last a day.

The only one not aiding Branton was Li Yuan!

Li Yuan pursued Carlo, his Seven Stars Sword now emanating not just the dual sword intents but also Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki.

He was going all out, intending to defeat or kill Carlo before Branton fell, averting a crisis.

If Branton was defeated, the other pirates would flee.

The battle would then end in a Navy victory, a loss for the pirates affecting their overall interests.

Li Yuan's interests were tied to this outcome. Until the Infinity Pirates grew stronger, these major pirates were key to distracting the Navy and World Government. They couldn't fall yet.

"Life Return: Limb Enhancement!!"

To swiftly defeat his opponent, Li Yuan unleashed his true strength.

His body surged with power, muscles swelling with defined lines.

"Infinite Blood Slaughter: Conqueror's Blood Moon Ascend!!"

In an instant, the Seven Stars Sword slashed down, the blood-red moon-like slash now vastly more powerful.

The slash forced the air aside, rippling space around it, threatening to tear it apart.

"Not good!!!"

Carlo, seeing the stronger slash, instinctively tried to dodge.

Yet, the slash moved too fast, its trajectory unpredictable, making evasion impossible.

"Crushing Dragon Claw!!"

Unable to dodge, Carlo committed fully, channeling Armament Haki into his dragon claws.

He aimed to crush the slash as before.

"Crack!!!"

As the claws met the slash, Carlo regretted his decision.

His Haki shattered, his once-impenetrable claws and muscles torn, his dragon bones broken.

The impact rippled through his body, sending him flying like a broken kite, blood splattering the sky.

"Damn, how did he get so strong!!"

After being flung hundreds of meters, Carlo stabilized himself, feeling the intense pain in his claws, his face twisted in shock.

During the Rocks Pirates' attack on the naval fortress, he had faced Li Yuan.

Back then, Li Yuan wasn't nearly this powerful. At best, they were evenly matched. Now, Carlo struggled to withstand even a single blow.

"So fast!!"

As Carlo regained balance, his Observation Haki sensed Li Yuan charging with his sinister Seven Stars Sword.

He quickly reverted to his human-beast form, as his large beast form made him an easy target against Li Yuan.

In his hybrid form, Carlo retained his wings, hoping to leverage aerial agility to evade Li Yuan's attacks.

But Li Yuan's speed exceeded his expectations, predicting his flight path and closing in swiftly, leaving no room for escape!

"Infinite Blood Slaughter: Conqueror's Blood Dragon Slash!!"

As Li Yuan neared Carlo, his Seven Stars Sword transformed into a blood dragon, seamlessly merging Armament and Conqueror's Haki into the dragon's form.

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