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Chapter 155 the Knights of God
Mariejois
As the first distorted drumbeat penetrated the clouds, the dust on the Void Throne trembled slightly, and the sleeping Yim suddenly opened his eyes.
For the first time, a look similar to surprise appeared in those eyes that had accumulated eight hundred years of experience.
Those eyes that seemed to contain endless years penetrated the barriers of Mariejois, crossed thousands of kilometers, and reached the battlefield of Dressrosa.
"Boom…Boom…"
The drumbeat was no longer the joyful sound of liberation, but a distorted, crazy, dark echo filled with despair.
"interesting..."
A low murmur echoed between the empty thrones, carrying a long-lost expectation in the voice.
Yim's slender fingers gently stroked the armrest of the throne, leaving a fresh scratch on the ancient stone.
"Sun God Nika... Warrior of Liberator..."
"And now it has become the embodiment of darkness?"
Im's gaze fell on Luffy, who was shrouded in black mist.
"800 years..."
A low murmur echoed between the empty thrones.
"Every few decades, Nika would come back to life, struggle, and then get squashed by me."
"But this time..."
"He actually awakened the dark side?"
Nika symbolizes "sun, liberation, and joy."
But at this moment, Luffy represents "darkness, oppression, and despair."
"Rye..."
Yimu whispered the name, with a hint of amusement in his voice.
In eight hundred years, this is the first human who can make Nika fall into darkness.
"Is this the justice you seek?"
"Turning the sun, a symbol of freedom and hope... into a black hole that devours light?"
The shadows between the thrones began to stir, as if responding to their master's thoughts.
Yim recalled the last words of his old enemy at that dawn when he had buried Joyboy deep in history:
"Light and darkness...are two sides of the same coin..."
At the time, I thought it was just the ravings of a loser, but now it seems...
The corners of Yimu's mouth rose slightly, revealing a hint of almost joy.
"Boom! Boom!"
The drumbeats grew more rapid, and Dressrosa's sky had distorted into an Uzumaki shape.
Yim could feel that some ancient balance was being broken.
"Eight hundred years..."
"Fate finally gave me a surprise."
The fate that had remained unchanged for 800 years finally began to change, which made the hearts that had been silent for 800 years a little restless.
Yim's fingers tapped lightly on the armrests of the throne, as if he was thinking, or as if he was enjoying a drama that was about to be performed.
There was an unprecedented interest in his voice, like a child who had discovered a new toy.
Eight hundred years of eternal rule had long since worn out the master of the Void Throne, and now...
The candles between the powers suddenly went out, leaving only Yimu's glowing eyes and increasingly rapid voices in the darkness...
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The distorted drum sounds seemed to be responding to some ancient call.
"let me see..."
"How will this farce end?"
"How far can you go, Rogge?"
——For the first time in 800 years, fate has changed.
And this change may completely change the world pattern.
Just as Yim was lost in thought, the door between the powers was pushed open.
Ancient Saint Figalando Green, the leader of the Knights of God, walked in with a solemn expression.
The Five Elders looked up at the same time, their eyes focused on him.
"Ancient Saint Green, what is so urgent?" Saint Satan asked in a deep voice.
Ancient Saint Green knelt on one knee, his voice low and solemn:
"Your Excellency the Five Elders!"
"The situation in Dressrosa has exceeded expectations."
"Nika has awakened, and Rogge is suppressing it with all his might."
"But more importantly—"
He looked up, a rare flash of anxiety in his eyes.
"Shanks...is fighting to the death on the G5 Bund."
Ancient Saint Green's fingertips slid across the family sword at his waist: "According to the bloodline, he is burning his life!"
The Five Elders frowned slightly, and Nasu Shoulangsheng snorted coldly: "Red Hair? That traitor?"
Peter Saint sneered, "It's just right to let him go to die."
"Watch your words!"
Ancient Saint Grimm's right hand pressed against the hilt of his sword, and his armor emitted a dangerous humming sound. "Even if we are expelled, the bloodline of Fergaland should not be lost to the world. And certainly not..."
He looked out the window in Dressrosa's direction. "She died at the hands of that mad Admiral!"
Nasujuro suddenly slammed the table and said, "Are you questioning our decision?!"
"I'm just stating the facts."
The Ancient Saint Grimm's cloak swung automatically without any wind. "The Knights of God have the right to reclaim any 'legacy' that has lost control."
Ancient Saint Green took a deep breath and lowered his voice:
"He is not only the 'Four Emperors'..."
"It is also the bloodline of the Feigaland clan."
"If he dies at the hands of Rogge, the Celestial Dragons' prestige will be severely damaged!"
Saint Satan narrowed his eyes:
"So, you're here to ask for help from a traitor?"
Ancient Saint Green's eyes were firm:
"No, I'm just asking for—'recycling'."
"The bloodline of the Celestial Dragons shouldn't be left out in the open, and certainly shouldn't die at the hands of a Marine!"
"Please allow the Knights of God to dispatch."
"While Rogge and Nika were fighting—"
"Bring back Shanks."
"Adult Yi Mu."
He knelt on one knee, his metal kneepads clanging against the marble floor. "Requesting the activation of the 'Divine Path' teleportation array!"
Just when the atmosphere was tense to the extreme, the air among the entire power suddenly became sticky.
"Okay."
Yim's voice came from all directions, as if it were the overlapping of millions of voices.
"Thank you for your permission!"
The Knight Commander bowed deeply, and when he turned around, his cloak swept across the ground, raising a trail of sparks.
As he strode toward the teleportation array, Saint Satan sounded a profound warning from behind him: "Remember your position, Knight Commander."
As the blue light of the teleportation array engulfed his figure, the sound of his armor colliding finally echoed among the powers, like the rhythm of some ancient war drums.
G5 Bund was filled with smoke and corpses.
The Red Hair Pirates' flag was soaked in blood. Lem Jones, Punch, Lucky Lu...the Pirates who once roamed the New World were now cold bodies, lying on the shattered battlefield.
Smoker, Luo, and Binz were seriously injured due to the Red Hair Pirates' desperate counterattack, and were urgently escorted to the G5 Fortress to receive treatment from Mansherry.
On the battlefield, the only two people left - Shanks and Beckman, stood back to back, covered in blood and breathing weakly.
All around them were the Marine high-level forces who were watching eagerly—
"Black Arm" Zephyr (Phoenix Form)
Rhett (Mythical Beast Titan Ape)
"Devil's Descendant" Bullet
Shiryu (Mythical Beast Vampire)
Aramaki (Mori Mori Fruit)
Young Garp's Seraph
"Huh...Huh..."
Shanks's one arm was shaking slightly, and Griffin's blade was even covered with cracks!
Beckman had already used up all his bullets, his left arm was broken, and his right eye was covered with blood, but he still held the flintlock tightly, the barrel of which was twisted and deformed due to overheating.
"Looks like... that's the end of it."
Beckman whispered, his voice hoarse but calm.
Shanks grinned, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. "Ah... what a mess, Beckman."
"Regrets?" Beckman asked.
"regret?"
Shanks laughed, his voice filled with pride and relief. "Laozi is... Red-haired Shanks!"
Beckman smiled, even though every breath was tinged with pain. "Then... do your best to kill one!"
"Just what I want!"
The two of them simultaneously unleashed their final Haki, and Conqueror's Haki wrapped around their entire bodies, causing the surrounding air to freeze!
Zephyr snorted coldly, the Phoenix's flames blazing fiercely: "Death struggle!"
The Titan Ape's right fist was ready to strike: "Let's end it!"
Bullet grinned and merged into a giant steel beast. Shiryu's figure disappeared in the air. Aramaki's forest spread wildly. The iron fist of the seraph Garp was filled with armed color!
"The final blow—"
"boom--!!"
Just as Zephyr's flames were about to engulf Shanks and Beckman—
"Buzz!!"
A dazzling pentagram teleportation array suddenly unfolded under the feet of the two!
The pressure that came from the sky actually slowed down the G5's offensive!
"What?!"
Rhett's pupils contracted.
"This aura..." Zephyr looked up suddenly.
In the teleportation array, three figures slowly emerged——
Fergaldo Green, the Ancient Saint (Head of the Knights of God)
Fegalando Shamrock (Deputy Leader of the Knights of God)
Junzi (God's Knights "Executioner")
The light of the pentagram teleportation array was dazzling, and three members of the Knights of God - Ancient Saint Green, Shamrock, and Junzi - descended from the sky, and their pressure instantly froze the entire battlefield!
Ancient Saint Green's gaze swept over the dying Shanks, a complex expression flashed in his eyes, and then he spoke coldly:
"The bloodline of Feigaland should not die in a place like this."
"Shanks..."
"Come back with us."
Shanks coughed up blood, but still grinned: "Huh... The Knights of God?"
"You...are you qualified to command me?"
Ancient Saint Green remained expressionless. "This isn't a request, it's an order."
"Your blood belongs to the Holy Land!"
Beckman gritted his teeth and wanted to raise his gun, but was frightened by Junzi's look and could not move!
"Stop struggling, Beckman."
Shamrock said calmly, "You no longer have...a choice."
Just as the teleportation array shone brightly, about to take the two away—
"boom--!!"
Rhett's Titan fist suddenly slammed into the teleportation array!
"It's not your turn to interfere in Marine operations!"
At the same moment, Bullet grinned and transformed into a giant steel beast, punching Beckman through the chest!
"Puff!"
Blood splattered! Beckman's pupils shrank suddenly. He looked down at his pierced chest, but a relieved smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Heh...how...embarrassing..."
Shanks' eyes were bloodshot, and his roar resounded through the sky:
"Beckman——!!!"
Junzi's eyes turned cold, and the ability of the Arrow Fruit was activated!
"Divine Punishment: Heart-Piercing Arrow!"
A golden arrow shot out from the air and went straight for Rhett's throat!
Zephyr snorted coldly, and the Phoenix flames burst out, and its wings spread out, blocking the arrow!
"It's not your turn to kill the Marines!"
Ancient Saint Green's face was gloomy, but the light of the teleportation array had reached its limit.
"Walk!"
The pentagram suddenly shrank, and the three Knights of God, along with the seriously injured Shanks, disappeared in an instant!
On the battlefield, only——
Beckman's body slowly fell down,
Leiter's fist was still hot.
as well as...
The tattered red-haired Pirates flag fluttered alone in the smoke.