The Celestial Dragons were thus destroyed.
The World Government vanished.
When this outcome was laid bare before them, whether it was those watching the live broadcast or those who personally witnessed the World Government's disappearance, leaving behind a deep pit, everyone fell silent.
Living at the bottom of this world, they had witnessed its darkness.
Struggling in the darkness was something many of them had experienced since childhood.
Those who were lucky enough could live a slightly more comfortable life, without worries about food and clothing.
But those less fortunate could die at the hands of pirates at any moment, starve to death on the streets, or even be bullied until old age.
And the cause of all this was mostly the privileges granted by the World Government.
If not for these damned privileges, villains would not live on, good people would have to hide, work diligently, and those who were bullied would be like slaves, exploited daily.
Now that the World Government was destroyed, its privileges would not be immediately eliminated. It could only be said that villains had lost their protection, and those who resisted gained a bit more courage.
"The Xuanwu Navy has overthrown the rule of the Celestial Dragons and eliminated them."
"We will also eliminate the tyrannical rule of the Despot."
Monkey D. Dragon spoke slowly after a period of silence.
Dragon's words were acknowledged with nods from the commanders and key figures of the Revolutionary Army, such as Bartholomew Kuma, Ivankov, Betty, Morley, and Karasu.
Without the direct suppression of the Celestial Dragons, the Revolutionary Army could move from the shadows into the open, supporting and assisting those who aimed to overthrow tyranny and bring happiness and peace to the local populace, bringing light and justice.
At this moment, everyone's thoughts were somewhat different.
Their starting points and objectives were not the same.
However, the dignity of the Xuanwu Navy would not be trampled upon.
The police stations established on every island would continuously uphold the justice of the Xuanwu Navy.
"The battle is not yet over."
Bai Qi's expression was solemn as he gazed at the battlefield, observing the surroundings. He had not seen Im or the Tree Spirit appear, and he said with a deep voice.
The Celestial Dragons were indeed destroyed, and the World Government was no more.
However, the two strongest individuals of the World Government had not appeared.
Under such circumstances, if the enemy were to launch a surprise attack without regard for anything, facing a two-on-one situation at any moment would be unbearable for anyone other than Marshal Benedict.
Therefore, for them, this was extremely dangerous.
Li Chungang, Kenshiro, and the others understood Bai Qi's meaning, but without Im and the Tree Spirit appearing, they truly had no way to deal with the opponents at the moment.
Within the space occupied by the Tree Spirit.
Im had already seen the scenes outside through the Tree Spirit.
Regarding the World Government's destruction, Im felt only regret, with no other emotions.
The military strength possessed by the Xuanwu Navy was something the World Government could not contend with.
And he could not constantly appear to block atomic bombs.
Therefore, if there were no stronger external forces to obstruct, the destruction of the World Government was only a matter of time.
"If nothing unexpected happens, the outside world is no longer inferior to us."
Im, suspended in mid-air, gazed at the Tree Spirit and said in a deep voice.
"Unless you are willing to cooperate with me fully."
The Tree Spirit looked at Im as well upon hearing his words.
Concurrently, different fruit abilities appeared on the various branches of the Tree Spirit.
Even the treant became vigilant at this moment.
"What do you mean, Im?"
"We have cooperated for hundreds of years. If it weren't for me, would you be where you are today?"
The Tree Spirit had never relaxed its vigilance towards Im.
It was for the purpose of destroying the world's technological power and overthrowing that dynasty that they had cooperated with Im to this day.
The Tree Spirit had not forgotten that Im's ambition had never waned, even in his seclusion.
"You have no choice but to cooperate with me."
"With Benedict around, once Devil Fruits circulate outside, they will be found immediately."
"He will mercilessly take the power of that Devil Fruit from you."
"You should think carefully."
Im gazed at the Tree Spirit, exuding Haki, and said.
"What are you plotting?" the Tree Spirit asked Im, its voice deep.
"Combine!" Im's eyes flashed with fervent light, he said.
He had endured without intervening when the Xuanwu Navy launched atomic bombs at the World Government.
He still had not intervened when the treant was destroyed by Li Chungang and the other two.
All of this was to preserve his strength.
Once he appeared and engaged in a struggle with them, given the Xuanwu Navy's current power, he might have been blown apart like the treant.
And to change this outcome, to defeat Benedict, the only way was to combine with the Tree Spirit.
Yes, it was to combine.
In the past, he had been able to defeat Joy Boy by combining with the Tree Spirit.
However, that was not a true combination.
The Tree Spirit still harbored great suspicion towards him.
What he wanted now was a true combination.
"Impossible!"
Upon hearing this, the Tree Spirit refused without hesitation.
Even during the combination in the past, it had still been wary of Im.
And Im at that time was not as strong as he was now.
And himself?
His current strength was not as great as before.
Once they combined, he would be overthrown.
"You have no choice!" Im sneered.
The next moment, Im transformed into a colossal wave, and the rain began to pour down.
The raindrops fell on the Devil Fruit Tree.
The rain grew heavier, and soon it would thoroughly soak the Devil Fruit Tree.
The Tree Spirit activated its abilities, using various methods to prevent the rain's invasion.
"Im, if you want to force a fusion, aren't you afraid of mental breakdown and going berserk?"
The Tree Spirit was initially somewhat angry, but after a moment, it calmed down.
Even as it spoke, its tone had become much calmer.
To achieve fusion, while not a complete integration, would require Im to withstand extreme mental pressure if the Tree Spirit did not cooperate willingly.
This was not something ordinary people could endure.
"As long as I gain immense power, kill Benedict, and slaughter all who resist."
"Mere mental pressure cannot do anything to me."
"Tree Spirit, give me your power."
As he spoke, Im, transformed into a vast expanse of waves, began to envelop and close in on the Tree Spirit.
Even though the Tree Spirit activated its abilities to resist, it could not stop the water that permeated everything without a sound. In just a moment, more than half of the Tree Spirit's divine body, a body nearly two hundred meters tall, was submerged.
"Heh heh!"
"You want it? Then I'll give it to you."
"However, you must be able to withstand it."
Suddenly.
The Tree Spirit ceased its resistance and, instead, cooperated wholeheartedly.
Despite his underlying wariness, Im did not wish to miss this opportunity.
In an instant, the hundreds-of-meters-tall Tree Spirit was completely submerged in the seawater.
This world also turned into a vast ocean.