The Great Battle (III)
Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, with countless lightning bolts stretching across the heavens and occasionally swooping down. Passing ships that were unfortunate enough to be struck by a swooping lightning bolt would likely be in grave danger.
On the sea, towering waves surged and churned, seemingly poised to unleash a tsunami. Without skillful helmsmanship, navigating this turbulent sea would be an impossible task, and one might even perish here.
This is where the New World gangs gather; it's an absolutely chaotic area.
Not only because gangsters love bloody battles, but also because this area is constantly plagued by lightning, thunder, and towering waves.
The forces that have managed to stand here are no ordinary forces; each one has emerged from perilous trials and tribulations, and is a veritable god of war.
The chances of easily escaping from these demons are slim, but if they do manage to get through, they must be someone of considerable influence.
The Four Emperors, the Navy, the Revolutionary Army, and many other forces have all passed through here.
Of course, they paid a heavy price. But they are in the past now.
And these forces are all incredibly powerful now; they're household names in the New World.
The reason these gangs dare to take on the Four Emperors and the Shichibukai is because of the treacherous environment here. If they really fail, they can just hide inside, and it won't be easy for others to cause trouble.
After all, this place is home to many gangs, and anyone who dares to cause trouble here is challenging the authority of all gangs. They will unite and target those who provoke them.
Therefore, the gangs have remained here and cannot be completely eradicated.
With this natural barrier, they naturally dared to be arrogant and domineering.
Fanxin stood at the bow of the ship, looking into the distance. The sky was dark, and there was a constant rumbling sound, as if a terrifying beast was lying there, waiting for them.
"Boss, I've gathered some information. This place is indeed terrifying. There are nine kings here, each one ruthless. If we want to get through, we might encounter a combined attack from all nine kings. Now, what should we do?" The Little Black Cat lightly leaped onto Fanxin's right shoulder, looking into the distance with a solemn expression.
"Of course we have to go, but we must come up with a foolproof plan, otherwise, I'm afraid we'll have a hard time getting through," Fanxin said after a moment of contemplation.
"Well, that's all we can do. We can only face those guys. What other options do we have?" the Little Black Cat said helplessly.
Gangs gather here, and this is a necessary route to the final destination. Everyone who wants to reach the end must come here.
Countless people have come here over the decades, but unfortunately, they either stayed to become gangsters or perished at sea.
They're going there next too; it's truly a huge challenge.
"Young Master, why don't we send them all into the Diamond Space? If they want to see what's happening outside, I can have the robot relay it to them. That way, they won't be in danger," the Little Black Cat said thoughtfully.
"You mean, tell them to give up the trip? Is that appropriate?" Fanxin frowned slightly, hesitating.
Everyone is trying to reach the destination and enjoy the scenery along the way. By doing this, he is essentially depriving them of their rights.
"Let them choose for themselves. If they choose to stay outside and die here, we won't blame ourselves. If they choose to enter the Diamond Space, we can guarantee their survival, can't we?" the Little Black Cat said. "Knowing you're outmatched and still forcing your way in is the act of a reckless fool. This is a cruel New World; those who don't know how to adapt will die sooner or later."
Here, there is no humanity, only bloodshed and slaughter. The weak cannot come here; if they do, they will die.
They should feel satisfied that they were able to come here and see the scenery.
The Little Black Cat felt that it made no difference whether they looked from the outside or inside. If it was for thrills, then they should be prepared to lose their lives.
"Alright, go to the meeting and get everyone to make their choices as soon as possible. Tell them we're about to enter that raging zone." Fanxin agreed, finding the suggestion reasonable.
He was about to face nine kings of the Riot Sea, all of whom were madmen and ruthless killers.
He was under immense pressure and couldn't protect them completely, so they had to protect themselves.
However, Fanxin didn't believe they could protect themselves; if they were careless, they would pay with their lives.
Therefore, he let them choose for themselves, which reduced his psychological pressure.
The Little Black Cat nodded and immediately went to the control room.
Soon, everyone went inside. The Little Black Cat glanced at everyone and then stated Fanxin's request.
After those words, everyone began to make their choices.
They only had two choices; there was no option to abstain. After a fierce debate, almost all the weaker fighters chose to go into the Diamond Space.
From inside, they could see what was happening outside, and it was very safe. If they stayed outside, they would likely be attacked.
Seeing that they had chosen to enter the Diamond Space, the Little Black Cat finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In this way, those who remain outside are the main fighting force of the evil spirits on the ship. They are all very strong, and even if they cannot defeat those kings, they can protect themselves.
Without hesitation, the Little Black Cat immediately handed the voting results to Fanxin.
Fanxin glanced at it and immediately opened the Diamond Space. Those weaker beings packed their things, took their food, and went inside.
As a result, only Fanxin, Little Black Cat, Bingfeng, Wang Yan, Jesse, Sun Zhijian, Little Fox, Lin Haicheng, Ren Fang, and some robots remained on the ship.
Fanxin glanced at it and said with a smile, "Now I can rest assured."
These fighters might not be able to defeat those kings, but they could definitely protect themselves, so he didn't need to worry about them at all.
"Boss, should we venture into that area next?" Sun Zhijian asked eagerly. His face was full of excitement; it seemed only such a terrifying place could pique his interest.
"Riot Sea? Heh, I'd like to see if it lives up to its name." Wang Yan gazed into the distance, his expression filled with fighting spirit.
The others also looked on with anticipation. It seemed they were all determined to go on this trip to the Riot Sea.
"Of course, it'll begin soon." Fanxin Xin nodded, then smiled and said, "Is everything ready? The feast is about to start."
"It's done."
"Very good, Little Black Cat, immediately activate the ship's ultimate mode. Next, we will flatten this area and let the people of the Riot Sea understand that I am the only one who can wipe them out." Fanxin's eyes were filled with madness, like a wounded, hungry wolf trying to snatch its prey.
Upon hearing this, the Little Black Cat excitedly squealed, "It'll be ready soon!"
It pressed a red button, and moments later the ship began to change, slowly shrinking and reassembling.
The reassembled ship was surrounded by gun emplacements on all sides; anyone who dared to approach would be met with a frenzied attack.
This is a mobile bunker; they'll be safe inside.
Of course, this is relative. If you encounter a top-tier expert like Red Hair, these attacks are completely useless. He can cut the ship in two with a single slash.
However, such people are still extremely rare.
For others, modern boats are absolutely deadly weapons; whoever encounters one is doomed.
"All done, boss! Now we can go all out!" the Little Black Cat replied excitedly.
"In that case, let's set off." Fanxin Xin grinned, waved his hand, and signaled the Little Black Cat to adjust its course, heading straight for the Riot Sea.
The Little Black Cat didn't hesitate at all.
"You all need to be prepared too. Carry everything you need for survival, just in case." Fanxin looked at the others. Next, they would be facing the nine tyrant kings of the Riot Sea. These madmen were fearless when they fought.
Moreover, they are very likely to form an alliance next, which would be even more terrifying.
They must go all out and be fully prepared.
Everyone nodded slightly, picked up all their life-saving items, and carried them on their person just in case.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Fanxin said nothing more and sat quietly in the control room, waiting.
The ship charged forward relentlessly, plunging into the Riot Sea.
As soon as they entered, countless lightning snakes descended from the sky, heading straight for the ship, seemingly determined to destroy it with all their might.
Fanxin stood up, about to make a move. Those Raidен were no joke; once they struck, the ship would likely be destroyed.
However, just then, the Little Black Cat suddenly waved its hand, stopping him. Fanxin was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.
The Little Black Cat chuckled and immediately pressed a blue button. Moments later, huge silver-gray rods extended from the edge of the ship and finally merged together above the ship's roof.
It looked somewhat similar to Doflamingo's Birdcage. Fanxin glanced at it, puzzled, and asked, "What's the use of this thing?"
"Just you wait and see," the Little Black Cat said, keeping the situation a secret.
Although he was full of questions, Fanxin did not press the matter, but watched quietly, because he believed that the Little Black Cat's actions were not without purpose and must have a significant intention.
Sure enough, when the Raidен struck, the silvery-gray beads suddenly shone brightly, engulfing the violent Raidен. The ship was unaffected.
However, when Fanxin used his Haki to sense the area, he was surprised to find that the ship's hull was filled with violent Raidен, meaning that the Raidен had been absorbed by the ship.
"What are you planning to do with all that Raidен?" Fanxin asked curiously.
"Don't we have laser guns?" the Little Black Cat said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Fanxin suddenly Satori and said, "You plan to absorb Raidен as raw material for the laser gun, right?"
"Yes, with this Raidен, we can use the laser gun without any worries. As far as I know, this place is always full of thunder and lightning; there's no shortage of violent lightning." The Little Black Cat laughed, "This will be a great help to us."
Fanxin Xin nodded, saying unequivocally, "That's right. I didn't expect you to make such good use of such terrible weather. This has significantly boosted our combat strength."
Laser guns are incredibly powerful, but they are rarely used because they consume too much energy.
However, the lightning here is inexhaustible. Therefore, they have no need to worry about running out of energy.
With an endless supply of lightning, their laser guns can fire continuously, and they're sure to give those guys a surprise.
"Hmm, later, should we raid the lairs of a few kings?" the Little Black Cat said, its eyes shining. It loved doing this; robbing others gave it a strange kind of excitement.
"If there's enough time, there's no problem," Fanxin said calmly upon hearing this.
He felt no qualms about robbing gang members; these guys were ruthless by nature, and trying to reason with them about morality was like casting pearls before swine.
To talk to them, you should use your fists, in the bloodiest way, to make them understand who they can mess with and who they can't.
"Alright, when the time comes, I will definitely plunder all their treasures." The Little Black Cat said fiercely, baring its teeth and claws.
Upon hearing this, Fanxin Xin couldn't help but smile.
The others laughed too.
"Boss, if they launch a joint attack, what do you think we should do?" Sun Zhijian's smile gradually faded, and he looked at Fanxin beside him, asking with a heavy expression.
The strength of the nine kings should not be underestimated; each of them is comparable to Admiral. Perhaps they are slightly inferior to the Four Emperors, but when they unite, even the Four Emperors will fear them.
Normally, they fight their own battles, like a disorganized mess. However, once their interests are threatened, these ruthless wolves will definitely unite and fight together against a common enemy.
This time, they offended Liu Tian, one of the nine kings, and that guy will definitely not let it go easily. After returning, he will definitely try every means to win over the other eight kings.
Once they truly form an alliance, it will be very difficult for them to break in.
At this point, they had to come up with a solution, otherwise, things would really get difficult.
"Heh, don't worry! When that time comes, I will turn this Riot Sea into a land of chaos." Upon hearing this, Fanxin's expression turned cold, and he grinned maliciously.
"You mean...?" Sun Zhijian's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. He knew Fanxin's plan; it was absolutely insane.
The Riot Sea has completely turned into a land of chaos, something never before seen. If this is implemented, even if the nine kings survive, their foundations will likely crumble.
"That's right. If they push me too far, then I'll have no other choice but to do this." Fanxin licked his lips, his face calm, as if this matter was not a big deal.
Upon hearing this, everyone could only manage a wry smile.