Chapter 1Sea Circle Calendar, Year 1520, January 20th.Noon, exactly twelve o'clock.
At this moment, a handsome transmigrator with an aura of jade-like elegance and wind-swept charm appeared out of thin air on a street in Grove 20 of the Sabaody Archipelago.
"Congratulations, Host! You have successfully arrived in the One Piece world." "Location: Sabaody Archipelago." "You have received the Newbie Gift Pack: 100,000 Heroic Spirit Army, ready for delivery at any time. Please prepare to receive them~"
The system's sweet voice echoed in Tian Chen's mind.
But Tian Chen was completely stunned by the scene in front of him.
He had just transmigrated and hadn't even started the system's mission to establish a kingdom and declare himself king here. So why were the people on the street suddenly retreating to both sides and kneeling the moment they saw him?
"Could it be… my overwhelming Conqueror's Haki is leaking out?"
Just then, a furious curse came from behind him.
"You filthy piece of trash! How dare you not kneel when a Celestial Dragon is passing through?" "Men! Seize him at once and chop him up to feed the dogs!"
Tian Chen whipped around.
A squad of soldiers clad in white armor and wielding long spears charged straight at him.
Tian Chen was startled by the sudden development. He hurriedly shouted:
"Where is my 100,000 Heroic Spirit Army? Get out here and protect your king—now!!"
And they delivered.
In an instant, countless beams of golden light rained down from the sky. Figures clad in shining golden armor materialized—one heroic spirit warrior after another—surrounding Tian Chen in perfect formation to guard him.
"How dare you show disrespect to our King? Death without mercy!"
The leading heroic spirit warrior roared as the army surged forward, instantly launching a massacre against the Celestial Dragon's guards.
Tian Chen couldn't bear to watch the gory scene for long.
But as someone who had already died once, and knowing he would have to establish a kingdom, declare himself king, and conquer the world from here on out—bloodshed was inevitable. He forced himself to calm down and face it head-on.
On the massive palanquin carried by eight men sat the Celestial Dragon, Saint Lulia Palace. She parted the curtains, looking down arrogantly at her slaughtered guards with a twisted, furious expression—but no trace of fear.
"Hmph! You lowly insects dare challenge the authority of this Saint? You will all die!"
"Insolent wretch! How dare you insult our King? You die too!" "Kill!"
The heroic spirits surrounded the palanquin, raising their blades to chop down on Saint Lulia Palace.
"Ding! Host, if you personally slay one Celestial Dragon, you will be rewarded with the Supreme King's Power!"
"Supreme King's Power?"
Tian Chen's eyes trembled with excitement. System rewards were always top-tier goodies. This Celestial Dragon—he was definitely killing her himself!
"Everyone, stand down!"
Tian Chen immediately ordered. The heroic spirits sheathed their weapons and stepped back.
Seeing this, Saint Lulia Palace sneered disdainfully. "Oh ho ho ho! This Saint knew it—you lowly scum don't have the guts to touch me!"
"Hmm? You, the leader of the filth, actually look quite clean and pleasing to this Saint's eyes. Why don't you become my personal slave? If you please me well enough while I ride you, I might spare your pathetic life."
Saint Lulia Palace suddenly felt a surge of lust toward Tian Chen—clearly captivated by his stunningly handsome face—and couldn't resist wanting to toy with him.
"Hmph! You want to ride me? You're not worthy!"
Tian Chen felt nothing but disgust toward her. Wasn't this just a self-proclaimed holy public bus? The only difference was that she was the one actively seeking passengers.
"Men! Bring her to me. I'm going to kill her personally!"
"Understood!"
One heroic spirit warrior immediately grabbed Saint Lulia Palace and hoisted her up.
Now she was starting to panic! These filthy commoners actually dared to lay hands on her?
"You damned scum! Touching this Saint is blasphemy against the gods! I'll slaughter your entire families!"
Slap!
Tian Chen couldn't stand her anymore and backhanded her across the face.
Celestial Dragons really were all brain-dead idiots! Even on the verge of death, she was still putting on airs?
Saint Lulia Palace froze in shock! A wave of humiliation and grievance surged inside her. Even her own father had never hit her like this! A mere lowly insect dared to strike her noble cheek?
Her face twisted in rage, eyes bloodshot. "Aaah! You filthy trash! This Saint will flay you alive, carve your flesh piece by piece…!"
Tian Chen remained expressionless. A heroic spirit handed him a razor-sharp execution blade.
With one swift motion— The head rolled.
"Ah! A Celestial Dragon has been killed!" "Run! Otherwise, we're all dead too!"
The countless people who had been kneeling in terror moments ago, not daring to make a sound, now turned pale with fright at the sight of the Celestial Dragon's death and fled in panic.
Tian Chen knew full well what killing a Celestial Dragon meant in the One Piece world! But thinking about it—he was about to establish a massive empire here anyway, ruling the entire world and becoming the enemy of the World Government. Killing one Celestial Dragon now? Pfft, who cares! As long as he lived without regrets or humiliation, that was enough.
Besides, he didn't just have 100,000 heroic spirits—he had even stronger cards up his sleeve!
"Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have completed the task of slaying a Celestial Dragon and obtained the Supreme King's Power."
Tian Chen immediately opened his status panel to check.
Name: Tian Chen
Age: 21
Height: 210 cm
Kingdom: To be established
Kingship: To be declared
Army: 100,000 Heroic Spirits
Special Power: Supreme King's Power
Summoned Characters: None ...
He tapped on the Supreme King's Power.
Supreme King's Power:
Can grant eternal immortality to the 100,000 Heroic Spirit Army at any time—they cannot truly die, and this effect works even outside the empire's domain. Within your kingdom's territory, using the Supreme King's Power allows you to control everything, suppress everything, and bestow upon yourself the absolute, unrivaled might of heaven and earth—only I reign supreme!
Tian Chen's heart roared: This Supreme King's Power is insane! So OP! But the strongest part only activates inside the kingdom domain. Looks like he needed to establish a kingdom ASAP.
And time was running out. The World Government's wrath would descend soon.
No time to find a better spot—he had to build his empire right here in Sabaody Archipelago.
"Ding! Please establish an empire on Sabaody Archipelago under the name 'Giant' to be rewarded with a Celestial Palace City."
"Ding! Please declare yourself king using your own name on Sabaody Archipelago to be rewarded with one chance to summon a legendary talent from the myriad worlds."
"Haha, perfect timing!"
Tian Chen immediately checked the detailed mission requirements.
Kingdom Establishment Condition: At least half the people on Sabaody Archipelago must know that Host Tian Chen intends to establish an empire named "Giant" here.
Kingship Declaration Condition: At least half the people on Sabaody Archipelago must personally witness the moment Host declares himself king under his own name.
After a quick glance, Tian Chen felt it wasn't too hard.
He decided to start with establishing the Giant Empire.
"Nine thousand warriors, hear my command! Immediately head to Groves 1 through 79 and spread the word to everyone: I, Tian Chen, King, shall establish an empire named Giant on Sabaody Archipelago!" "Kill anyone who stands in your way without mercy!"
"The rest of you, guard your king's safety."
"We obey our King's decree!"
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