"Karin!"
"Coming!"
Karin shouted and flew into the sky. Lightning and thunder immediately filled the air, followed by the appearance of a complete Susanoo in the sky.
"Raikōken!"
As the Susanoo unleashed a punch, space cracked. The force of the punch, accompanied by flickering lightning, instantly electrocuted all living creatures in this stretch of sea.
On the other side of the coastline lay the Holy Land, Mary Geoise, where the Celestial Dragons resided.
With a single punch, Karin reduced Mary Geoise to ruins. Countless people vanished into thin air under this strike. Mary Geoise was not just home to Celestial Dragons but also their many lackeys and dogs who had committed countless evils for them. However, the slaves had been transferred to the Proto-Sphere Space by Li Xing and then scattered across the world.
"Yugito!"
"Understood."
Karin returned to the coastline. Yugito flew into the sky, also activating her Susanoo. Yugito drew her sword and slashed at Mary Geoise, flipping the already ruined city inside out.
"Konan!"
"Got it."
Konan transformed into an angel and pulled a meteorite from space, wrapping it with countless explosive tags before letting it descend. It struck Mary Geoise, causing a mushroom cloud to rise. Konan, still compassionate, used spatial folding to shield the blast's aftershocks, preventing harm to innocent bystanders.
"Tsunade!"
"Scum, they deserve to die. I will avenge Hancock."
Tsunade was not as flamboyant as the others. Instead, she punched Mary Geoise. A rainbow-colored energy blast shot out with her fist. Upon hitting Mary Geoise, it caused a massive explosion. This was art.
After Tsunade's punch, Kizaru led a group of Marines to Li Xing's location. Kizaru decided not to slack off and immediately fired a yellow light beam, but it was blocked by Ino's Truth-Seeking Ball.
"Leave it to me! Mind Disturbance!"
Ino controlled a group of Marines simultaneously, including Kizaru. Everyone present was afflicted by the Mind Disturbance technique, and a group of grown men began dancing on the spot.
"Mei Terumi!"
"My turn, finally!"
Mei Terumi simply waved her hand, and a massive tsunami surged forth, engulfing Mary Geoise. The city was instantly encased in a giant water bubble.
"Ino!"
Ino, busy controlling the Marines, threw a Truth-Seeking Ball backward without looking, blasting open Mary Geoise.
"Honestly, my water bubble!"
Mei Terumi grumbled about Ino's water bubble disappearing so quickly. It was boring.
"Kurenai!"
"Forget it, Mary Geoise is already dust. I won't cause any more trouble."
Though Kurenai said this, she still unleashed a long-range genjutsu. Those clinging to life saw an illusory light.
"Anko!"
"Alright!"
Anko threw three giant snakes towards Mary Geoise, allowing them to rampage over the ruins.
"Shizune!"
"Poisonous Fire Style!"
Shizune punched out a stream of purple flames, causing the seawater to evaporate into a purple mist. This mist was highly toxic, as was Shizune's purple fire.
"Kaguya, it's your turn."
"I've been patient for a long time."
Kaguya immediately opened her Rinne Sharingan. She extended her hands forward, creating two warp portals. Above Mary Geoise, Kaguya's hands appeared, and then countless All-Killing Ash Bones rained down like raindrops. Those struck were instantly reduced to dust.
"Strange, why are there still so many survivors? Is someone protecting the Celestial Dragons?" Li Xing still sensed many life forms. Without a doubt, these were living beings. The previous attacks were island-destroying in scale, yet so many people managed to survive.
"Whatever, it doesn't matter. Mushin no Ichi-tō!"
Li Xing was too lazy to ponder further and simply cleaved downwards towards Mary Geoise. In that instant, the sea was split in two. The blade's energy then landed on Mary Geoise, cleaving the Red Line continent in half.
Li Xing's strike split the Red Line continent. Where the blade passed, nothing survived. After a long time, the sea finally returned to its original state, but the Red Line continent was gone forever, leaving behind a chasm nearly a hundred meters deep. This abyss would later be known as the Star Emperor Abyss, carved by the Five Emperor Li Xing.
Crucially, everything that happened was being broadcast live to the entire world. Some were terrified by the Star Nebula Pirates' terrifying strength, while others rejoiced at the Celestial Dragons' demise.
However, the Celestial Dragons were not entirely wiped out. Li Xing knew that one, Im, the King of the Celestial Dragons, still remained in Mary Geoise. Im had avoided Li Xing's strike, but he was severely injured.
Hancock watched this scene, her hand over her mouth in disbelief. This man had truly done it, slaughtering the Celestial Dragons to avenge his wife. Hancock was filled with admiration and her love for him grew even more uncontrollable.
"Let's go, set sail for the New World." Li Xing sheathed his sword and led everyone away. As they departed, Ino cast a "passive" debuff on the Marines. Though humiliating, it was fortunate that the Den Den Mushi had not recorded Kizaru and the other Marines.
Only the people on Sabaody Archipelago were unaware of this broadcast. This included the Straw Hat Pirates. Although the commotion on the coastline was significant, it was confined to the sea, and the broadcast did not reach Sabaody Archipelago. This was naturally to ensure Luffy's smooth departure; otherwise, he might have come to watch.
***
Whole Cake Island, the territory of the Yonko Big Mom, where all sorts of races gathered. Giants were the only exception; almost all other races were present.
Li Xing did not go to the New World via Fish-Man Island like Luffy. Instead, he used Yomichi and directly arrived at Whole Cake Island.
Since he was here, Li Xing intended to take Anko on a culinary tour of Whole Cake Island. The entire island was filled with sweets, a real-life Infinite Tsukuyomi for Anko.
"So sweet! Li Xing, hurry, over here!"
Li Xing rubbed his forehead and sighed. Anko never seemed to get tired of sweets.
The arrival of Li Xing and his entourage in Whole Cake Island was naturally noticed by the Big Mom Pirates. Katakuri himself led a group of his younger siblings to welcome Li Xing, along with one elder brother. After all, the scene just witnessed was too terrifying. If Li Xing were to cause trouble here, it could lead to the destruction of Whole Cake Island.
"Charlotte Katakuri, second son of Charlotte Linlin. Are you here to fight with so many people?" Li Xing turned to Katakuri and asked.
"No, I'm just here to welcome you. Mother has invited you to sit with us and is holding a banquet for you."
Li Xing thought that since he had nothing else to do, he might as well accept the invitation. He then pulled Anko and followed everyone to Big Mom's castle.
Li Xing and his wives met the Yonko Big Mom. She was quite large but didn't exude much pressure.
Although Big Mom and the others didn't know how Li Xing suddenly appeared in Whole Cake Island when he was just at Sabaody Archipelago, upon meeting, Big Mom instantly proposed a marriage alliance with Li Xing.
"Are you kidding? Who would want to marry Big Mom!" He had so many children. However, Li Xing misunderstood. The marriage proposal was for one of Big Mom's daughters, and Big Mom even offered Li Xing his choice of any daughter, or multiple daughters.
Li Xing still refused. He couldn't treat women like commodities, and marriage wasn't something to be entered into lightly. He already had several women with whom he hadn't held weddings, so he had no need.
Big Mom, upon being rejected, was not angry. Truthfully, she dared not be angry. Li Xing's power was too terrifying, enough to make the Yonko Big Mom feel suffocated.
After leaving Whole Cake Island, Li Xing and his wives toured the New World, which took about half a month.
During this period, several things happened. Firstly, the Star Nebula Pirates' bounty increased. Kaguya no longer needed to be captured alive. Li Xing's bounty reached an unprecedented hundred billion, the highest in history.
Furthermore, the surviving Im sent invitations to the royal families of various countries to jointly rebuild Mary Geoise. This meant that even though the Celestial Dragons were destroyed, a new group of Celestial Dragons would be created. As long as Im remained alive, the World Government would forever be under the rule of the Celestial Dragons. However, Li Xing had still brought about change to the world, significantly altering its landscape. The Revolutionary Army had come out into the open, aggressively eliminating World Government branches and strongholds.
***
Punk Hazard.
Li Xing arrived at this island of ice and fire. The situation here was entirely due to the fight between Akainu and Aokiji. However, this had no effect on Li Xing.
Upon arriving, Li Xing sensed Luffy's presence, as well as the newly appointed Shichibukai, Law, and the Marines Smoker and Tashigi.
Li Xing found a quiet place to sit and patiently waited for Momonosuke's appearance. This time, Li Xing came alone. The Nebula was still sailing in the New World. After all, he was here to kill a child, and it was not something he wanted his wives to be involved in.
A short while later, Momonosuke met Luffy. After confirming Momonosuke's identity, Li Xing instantly teleported behind him and, without hesitation, pierced through Momonosuke's body. He then crushed Momonosuke's heart with a squeeze.
"Li Xing!!! What are you doing! He's just a child!"
Luffy's eyes widened as he shouted. He was grateful to Li Xing for what happened two years ago, but he strongly disliked Li Xing's cruel actions.
"What am I doing? Can't you see? He's just a child, so be more careful in your next life." Li Xing was so excited he wanted to laugh out loud. He then tore Momonosuke's body apart with his hands and finally blasted Momonosuke's remains to dust with a punch, incidentally blowing Luffy and his companions away.
After dealing with Momonosuke, Li Xing returned to the Nebula. Now, he could sail with peace of mind. The Nebula's destination was the final land, Laugh Tale.
***
A month later, Li Xing and his wives arrived at the final land. Li Xing discarded a white Nichirin Blade. Whoever could pull the sword out would be the world's greatest swordsman.
Li Xing had placed a seal on the Nichirin Blade. Upon touching the sword, one would see an apparition. Whoever defeated it could then draw the sword. The apparition's strength was only slightly greater than Mihawk's, and it only consumed spiritual energy, not life. This was a gift Li Xing left for Zoro.
After reclaiming the Nebula, Li Xing took everyone back to Amazon Lily.
"Hancock! Will you give up your country and travel with me!" Li Xing shouted from the air.
Hancock immediately ran out upon hearing Li Xing's voice. Li Xing landed in front of Hancock, and she bravely hugged him tightly.
"I want to travel with you." Hancock did not know that Li Xing intended to traverse dimensions, only thinking he wanted to take her on a world tour.
However, Hancock still left instructions for her sisters, to elect a new empress, to behave, and not to cause trouble.
After creating a barrier for Amazon Lily, Li Xing placed Hancock into the Infinite Domain, along with her pet, Salome.
"Welcome, Hancock!" Tsunade and the others sat in a palace, smiling at Hancock.
In the Infinite Domain, Karin and Yugito explained to Hancock that Li Xing's travels were interdimensional. Hancock hesitated for a long time, but ultimately decided to leave with Li Xing. She had initially wanted to bring her two younger sisters, but they refused. After all, people always grow up and cannot always follow their elder sisters, and they also had a country to govern.
Before leaving, Li Xing placed Ace's corpse in a mountain valley in Windmill Village and protected it with a barrier to prevent decay or predation by wild beasts.
Finally, atop the Reverse Mountain, Li Xing erected a statue of himself, holding a sword aloft, pointing towards the abyss in Mary Geoise.
"It's time to leave. Your path to Pirate King, you'll have to forge it yourself. I won't handle it for you." With that, Li Xing flew into outer space, rapidly breaking through the ozone layer, and disappeared from this dimension at nearly a hundred times the speed of light.
(At this point, some may say that by writing this interlude, another world has been added. Isn't this a harem? Actually, Hancock was entirely a mistake on my part, but then I thought, with over ten already, does one more make a difference? No. So, I decided not to leave any women out. If I were to leave women out, I might as well write a single-female protagonist story with ambiguous romantic developments and an ending with only one outcome. Such stories are a poison to me. It was reading such stories that changed my mind. Since then, I only read harem novels, and if there are few wives, I won't read them.)
(Finally, perhaps one update per day from now on, as I want to rest and finish this book slowly.)