Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki surged like a violent tsunami, overwhelming the weaker pirates. The sound of bodies hitting the deck echoed continuously as many pirates fainted on the spot.
Those who weren't knocked out by the shockwave were still pale-faced, their legs trembling and cold sweat dripping down their foreheads. The greed in their hearts was instantly replaced by fear, and they began to hesitate—should they continue to plunder the treasure in the face of such a formidable Dominant Feather Pirate Crew?
Lin Muxue noticed the wavering resolve among the pirate crews. Although they were numerous and had many crews, the moment Ye Yu unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, more than half of them collapsed.
Even those who remained standing were trembling with fear, their morale shattered. Fighting in such a state would be extremely dangerous.
But Li Cang roared loudly, "Don't be afraid! The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew hasn't recruited many people recently. Besides, with so many of us here, they can't possibly protect their treasure. Once we get it, we'll split it equally and gain a lot of experience. Don't fear Ye Yu!"
However, in the next instant, Ye Yu moved with lightning speed. Almost as soon as Li Cang finished speaking, Ye Yu's figure appeared right in front of him.
Ye Yu's eyes were filled with disdain and coldness as he swung his fist. This time, his fist was no longer bare—it was now coated with Armament Haki, carrying a terrifying force that seemed capable of tearing the air itself apart.
Seeing this, Li Cang's heart sank with panic. After all, Ye Yu had already shattered his right arm with a single punch before, and that was without using Haki. Now, with Armament Haki added, there was no way he could dodge it.
In a desperate move, Li Cang channeled all his strength into his left fist, activating the power of the Might Might Fruit to its fullest. He swung his fist with all his might, meeting Ye Yu's punch head-on.
A deafening explosion rang out, like thunder cracking right beside their ears. There was no struggle—Li Cang's body was sent flying like a cannonball. He let out a piercing scream as he was hurled over a hundred meters away, crashing through several large trees along the way.
Li Cang's left arm hung limply at his side, the bones and flesh completely shattered. Fear gripped his heart—was he about to lose his other arm too?
Ye Yu swiftly closed the distance, stepping on Li Cang's head with a cold, disdainful gaze. "You told them not to fear me? Well, do you fear me yourself?"
Li Cang's eyes widened in terror, his earlier arrogance completely gone. His voice trembled as he stammered, "I-I'm scared... I'm really scared. The Chosen One Pirate Crew won't get involved anymore."
Lin Muxue frowned, feeling embarrassed by the Chosen One Pirate Crew's disgraceful display. But she couldn't just leave Li Cang to his fate. She glanced at one of the executives.
The executive of the Chosen One Pirate Crew suddenly activated the power of the Teleportation Fruit—a Devil Fruit ability that hadn't yet appeared in the world of pirates. A flash of light enveloped Li Cang, teleporting him to a marked location on a distant island.
This Devil Fruit ability allowed the user to place a mark on a target and then teleport them to another marked location. The mark would disappear after a week, requiring a new mark to be placed afterward.
Li Cang collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, inwardly relieved that he had escaped with his life. He was grateful that he had asked the executive to mark him in advance.
The other pirate crews, witnessing this scene, completely lost their resolve. In the face of death, the allure of treasure faded. They quickly turned their ships around, preparing to flee the area, though some were still worried.
"Will Ye Yu stop us? Will he let us leave so easily?"
"If they don't let us leave easily, we should unite and work together."
"They probably won't stop us. After all, with so many pirate crews around, even if the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew can defeat us, the battle will take time, which will only allow more pirate crews to arrive, hoping to profit from the chaos. Because defeating both us and the Chosen One Pirate Crew will surely deplete the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's resources."
"That's true."
...
Lin Muxue's face was so dark it seemed like water could drip from it. There was no way they could fight the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew now, and no way to obtain the treasures they possessed.
Lin Muxue gritted her teeth, filled with unwillingness, and commanded the retreat.
Ye Yu did not pursue them. There was no benefit in doing so, and engaging in battle with so many pirate crews would inevitably attract others who would try to profit from the conflict.
Liu Huangyi's eyes were filled with admiration.
"Truly impressive. Just a slight move from Ye Yu alone was enough to scare off all those pirate crews coveting the treasure."
Ye Yu smiled and waved at Liu Huangyi: "We'll meet again if fate allows. When you start admiring and idolizing me, remember to contact me."
Liu Huangyi chuckled: "Quite confident, aren't you? I look forward to seeing if you can make me admire you."
The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew sailed away, continuing their journey across the vast sea, heading towards the treasure drop point.
With so much treasure obtained, it was natural to exchange it as soon as possible.
After calculating, Xia Ling happily said: "The value of the treasure we obtained this time is six times higher than the previous treasure chest."
Ye Yu's eyes lit up, somewhat surprised and very satisfied.
Xia Ling laughed: "Lin Muxue must be furious. Part of the reason the treasure is so valuable is that the portion from the Chosen One Pirate Crew is also quite precious. It seems they had just encountered some valuable treasure and went through great effort to obtain it."
Ye Yu felt quite pleased: "That makes it even better. The angrier she is, the better."
A scout crew member ran over and reported: "Captain, at our current speed, it will take us one more day to reach the nearest treasure drop point."
Ye Yu nodded, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. After exchanging all the treasure this time, he wondered how much his level would increase.
Xia Ling and the other executives had already stated that Ye Yu would be responsible for investing most of the treasure.
Ye Yu declined, feeling it wasn't appropriate, and suggested at most half. But Xia Ling and the others insisted, saying that a major battle was coming in four days, and Ye Yu needed to become stronger to successfully overcome the crisis.
Ye Yu stopped being polite.
Meanwhile, on the Chosen One Pirate Crew's ship, a stifling atmosphere lingered.
Li Cang lay on the deck, sweating profusely from the pain.
The ship's doctor had finished examining him and sighed: "Your left hand is completely ruined too. You'll need a prosthetic."
Li Cang was devastated. Both his hands were now useless.
Lin Muxue looked at Li Cang with even more disdain.
Li Cang gritted his teeth, filled with hatred: "I swear I won't rest until I avenge this! Xue Er, we must find a way to deal with the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew and Ye Yu! They've humiliated us multiple times."
"Don't call me Xue Er. Call me Captain."
Now that both his hands were ruined, Lin Muxue had become cold towards Li Cang.
Li Cang's face darkened: "Captain, he has humiliated both you and me multiple times. We must take revenge."
Lin Muxue sat in her chair, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, her eyes flashing with a cold light.
After a moment, she looked up, having made a decision, and said with a cold smile:
"We've contacted the Flying Pirates and the Overlord Pirates. In four days, our three pirate crews will join forces!"
This made Li Cang's eyes light up. Great, he thought with schadenfreude.
"With this, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is doomed in four days!"
Soon, the Flying Pirates and the Overlord Pirates found out, and their crew members cheered upon hearing the news.
"Originally, the alliance of our two pirate crews would have been enough, but now the Chosen One Pirate Crew is joining as well."
"This is the downside of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew being too high-profile."
...
However, in the Flying Pirates, Sha La's expression was grave. She looked at Jin Mo with concern.
"Captain, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew has acquired a lot of treasure this time. If they successfully invest it, their strength will undoubtedly increase significantly. While our three pirate crews can certainly win if we join forces, can we do so at a minimal cost? Shouldn't we wait until after level 30 to unite? By then, it will be Ye Yu's weak period, and also the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's weak period, since they have more Non-Ability Users on their ship."
Jin Mo frowned, a hint of displeasure on his face. He felt that Sha La's words were undermining their morale while boosting the enemy's. He snorted coldly, "Originally, it was just our Flying Pirates and the Overlord Pirates joining forces. Now, the Chosen One Pirate Crew is also joining, and you're still worried? Are you underestimating us? With the combined strength of our three pirate crews, are we still afraid of just one Dominant Feather Pirate Crew?"
Song Ling sneered, "Ye Yu is formidable, but during this period, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew hasn't recruited many people, nor have they found any powerful figures. Originally, the alliance of just the Flying Pirates and the Overlord Pirates would have been enough, though it might have come at a considerable cost. But now, with the Chosen One Pirate Crew joining, the cost will be minimal."
Sha La said, "I was thinking of reducing the cost to almost nothing. After all, even with three crews united, there will still be some casualties, won't there?"
Jin Mo snorted, "After level 30? That would take at least a month. We can't wait that long. Besides, the whole world knows we're joining forces in four days. If we change the timing, wouldn't that be embarrassing? There's no way we can delay."
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