This caused the three Otherworld Beast Kings' expressions to change drastically as they instinctively stepped back. Another trump card?
The trump card just revealed had instantly annihilated the Eastern Beast King. What about the next one?
Generally speaking, the later a trump card was played, the stronger it would be. If the previous one was already so formidable, then what about an even stronger one?
If it surpassed the last one, they might very well die here. After all, if another trump card of that caliber appeared, their advantage would vanish. Even if the three of them joined forces, they might not be killed, but one of them would undoubtedly be severely wounded, tipping the scales. Gradually, they would be picked off one by one.
Their current advantage stemmed from their numbers. But if their combat strength began to dwindle, defeat would be inevitable.
So, if this trump card was even stronger, they would die.
Instantly, panic set in. Though they held the upper hand now, it was only by a slim margin. If Ye Yu unleashed a more powerful trump card, they would be in grave danger.
At this moment, the entire world could see it—the three Otherworld Beast Kings were afraid.
Yang Luo and the others frowned. Right, they had forgotten about this. Ye Yu had just obtained a new bloodline. Though they didn't know what it was, it had come from an extremely difficult Mystic Realm.
Wang Quanshi wasn't worried. "No need to panic. It's unlikely to be game-changing. It's just a bloodline, and at this early stage, it can't be too powerful. Unless it's equivalent to Ye Yu contracting another top-tier powerhouse, it won't be enough to turn the tide."
Song Ling nodded. "That makes sense. I don't think this trump card will be enough to reverse the situation either."
Soon, they relaxed, including Yang Luo, finding the reasoning sound.
Wang Quanshi scoffed. "So what's there to fear? Once Ye Yu reveals it, they'll stop being afraid. Right now, they're just startled."
The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, however, brightened with anticipation. Even they didn't know what this bloodline trump card of Ye Yu's was. But it gave them hope, easing their tense and worried expressions slightly.
The world's gaze was fixed intently, eager to see what kind of trump card this would be.
The three Otherworld Beast Kings remained cautious, bracing themselves.
By now, night had fallen. Though they were deep within the Barrier, its layers were transparent, allowing a view of the outside. The Barrier hovered above the city—if the challenge failed, the Beast Kings would descend and destroy it. Under the night sky, the full moon hung high as Ye Yu lifted his head to gaze at it.
This action baffled the three Beast Kings. What did looking at the sky mean?
The world was equally puzzled.
"What is Ye Yu looking at the sky for?"
"No idea. How is this related to using a trump card?"
"To be precise, he's not just looking at the sky—his eyes are fixed on the full moon."
...
Most were confused, but a very small number of people stiffened in realization. These individuals shared one common trait: the Pirates they had contracted belonged to a particular race—the Mink Tribe.
At this moment, a long-haired beauty shuddered. She had contracted Carrot from the Pirates and was stunned by Ye Yu's action.
"Could the bloodline power he obtained be...?"
Elsewhere, the Op-Op Pirate Crew.
Their captain was an Ability User who had eaten the Op-Op Fruit, inheriting Law's abilities. Among his crew was Bepo, a contracted member of the Mink Tribe.
"Captain, I think I know what his trump card is."
"Oh? What is it?"
"Night, a full moon... it can only be that."
This sent a chill down the Captain's spine, as he naturally understood the First Mate's unique traits.
"You mean... the bloodline is... Mink Tribe bloodline?"
"Correct."
At this moment, a pair of brothers who had contracted with Inuarashi Duke and Nekomamushi exchanged glances, utterly certain.
"Only we can instantly recognize what kind of bloodline this is."
"Right, no mistake. It can only be that. He's about to transform now."
...
Ye Yu sighed lightly: "You're unlucky. Tonight happens to be a full moon."
The three Otherworld Beast Kings were puzzled but felt slightly uneasy.
In the next instant, Ye Yu's aura suddenly expanded.
Though not from the Pirate world, the three Beast Kings quickly guessed—they had some understanding after all, since they all possessed Haki.
"Could it be...?"
"This bloodline? Then there's nothing to worry about."
"Indeed. We thought it might be a stronger Trump Card, but clearly this can't compare to the earlier one. Those two Phantoms were equivalent to him delivering three full-power strikes at once. But how much can this bloodline really enhance him?"
"Not even double, let alone triple."
...
They relaxed, regaining their confidence. If this was his final Trump Card, victory was assured.
Seeing the three Beast Kings' renewed confidence, Yang Luo and the others felt relieved.
"That's more like it. Don't be intimidated."
"The power boost from this can't possibly compare to the initial Contract reward. No need to worry—the enhancement won't be significant."
"Ye Yu won't be creating any miracles this time."
...
Noticing his Trump Card being underestimated, Ye Yu spoke calmly:
"For others, this bloodline might not offer much enhancement. But for me, it's different. The greater the base, the greater the amplification. If the base is one, doubling it only makes two. But if the base is ten, doubling it makes twenty."
His words made the three Beast Kings' expressions shift.
Simultaneously, as Ye Yu's aura surged, his appearance transformed, exuding a savage ferocity.
Abruptly, Ye Yu's entire body changed—first his skin turned pure white, while his black hair lengthened dramatically, cascading like a waterfall down to his feet and bleaching snow-white mid-flow.
His eyes turned blood-red, instantly radiating extreme danger.
The world trembled. Everyone's eyes widened, fixed on this spectacle.
Many recognized this bloodline—it had appeared before, albeit rarely, once making headlines.
The world erupted.
"Mink Tribe bloodline!"
"This is... Sulong Form!"
"So cool! So badass!"
"Ye Yu's transformation makes it even cooler and more domineering."
...
Countless women worldwide gazed with starry eyes, utterly captivated, gasping at his breathtaking aura.
Every member of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew worshipped him even more. Xia Ling, Zhao Yan'er and the other female crew members were spellbound.
"So handsome."
"The Captain was already cool with overflowing style, but now... his presence is off the charts."
"Yeah, the Captain is usually handsome and cool with Black Blade Night on his back. But now, transformed, his entire body is white, with long white hair wildly dancing behind him, blood-red eyes, and still carrying Black Blade Night. All of this combined makes him even more dashing and badass."
"Even as a guy, I'm completely mesmerized."
Ye Yu's current Sulong Form can be described in four words:
Absolutely stunning!!
(End of chapter)