A Fierce Battle (2)

Nothing happened that night.

The next day, just as the sun peeked over the horizon, the sea began to churn. The Heavenly Star Pirates were starting their ships and heading in their direction.

This time, they showed no fear whatsoever, displaying an indomitable spirit. Compared to their timid and hesitant demeanor yesterday, they seemed like completely different people.

Fanxin and the others were awakened by the noise and came out one by one. They looked at the group of people and their brows furrowed slightly.

"They've launched an attack now; they probably have a way to contain us." Wang Yan frowned, his heart filled with worry.

"Then what should we do?" Bingfeng asked.

"For now, you can launch your attack from here. If they are indeed capable of containing your abilities, then I will intervene." Fanxin glanced around the cabin and said, "After a night's rest, everyone has recovered quite well. At least they won't be as unable to fight as they were yesterday."

"Alright then," Wang Yan and Bingfeng nodded.

"Hmm." Fanxin looked at the Little Black Cat and said, "Immediately send some robots to those two ships. We'll fight and retreat; now is not the time for a full-scale battle."

They were prepared, while they weren't. Therefore, they had to retreat for now, and once everyone was ready, they could launch a full-scale counterattack.

"Understood." The Little Black Cat nodded and immediately dispatched hundreds of robots to the Straw Hat Pirates' and Heart Pirates' ships to help them control the vessels.

Soon after, the three ships started up and headed off into the distance.

Wang Yan and Bingfeng stood at the stern to cover the rear, constantly attacking the pirates to prevent them from getting closer.

One used ice powers to freeze the sea in front of them, blocking the Heavenly Star Pirates' ships from approaching. The other launched a magma fist, crossing the Continent of Ice to directly attack the Heavenly Star Pirates' ships.

With their combined efforts, the Heavenly Star Pirates were blocked dozens of miles away, unable to arrive quickly, which bought them enough time.

However, although their attacks were fierce, the other side had a way to deal with them. One of the men created a huge shield that covered all the ships, which actually blocked most of Wang Yan's attacks.

Meanwhile, another man controlled countless weapons, constantly bombarding the sea and breaking the ice. The ship moved forward without any hindrance, only at a slightly slower speed.

"As expected, they have a way to deal with us now. Although they can't completely stop us, it won't affect their pursuit." Wang Yan's worry deepened. If the other side has the ability to block their attacks, then they also have the ability to stop them. They just haven't used it yet, so they're not sure.

"Never mind, we still have so many experts on our side who haven't been deployed yet, so we might not be weaker than them." Bingfeng smiled calmly, not really caring.

Fanxin, Luo, and the Straw Hat Boy —which one is weak? They haven't even made a move yet; the outcome of this battle is still uncertain.

"That's true." Wang Yan chuckled and continued his attack.

Bingfeng didn't hesitate, maintaining control over the area dozens of miles behind him, preventing the members of the Heavenly Star Pirates from getting close.

"Boss, aren't we going to make a move now?" the Little Black Cat asked repeatedly.

"Immediately." Fanxin drew the Seven Star Sword and pointed it at the Heavenly Star Pirates. The Little Black Cat was overjoyed; this was a powerful move. If no one on the Heavenly Star Pirates could stop it, their fleet would likely be completely destroyed.

After Fanxin pointed, he swung his sword seven times, and seven planets fell from the sky. Due to their high speed, they rubbed against the atmosphere and turned into seven large fireballs.

The sky turned crimson red because of these seven giant fireballs, and the temperature in the world rose as a result.

The Continent of Ice created by the Bingfeng couldn't withstand the intense heat and melted instantly.

"Little Black, activate the emergency device quickly, we need to get out of here immediately," Fanxin shouted.

Seven large fireballs fell, covering a vast area, including theirs. If they didn't leave quickly, they would likely suffer a great calamity.

"Hehe, I was prepared long ago, don't worry." The Little Black Cat smiled smugly, and gently pressed the red button on its chest. The ship quickly accelerated and sped across the sea.

The Straw Hat Pirates' and Heart Pirates' boats were also moored, so their speed increased dramatically, and in no time they were far away from the area.

Shortly after they left, all seven large fireballs fell, completely engulfing the Heavenly Star Pirates' fleet.

Then, nothing could be seen anymore; there were only flames. Only those involved truly know the details.

However, this will only be possible if they manage to walk out alive; if they are dead, knowing the outcome will be of no use.

They left the area and traveled for a whole day before stopping to rest.

"Little Black Cat, get your hands on the latest news right away. I want to know how those guys are doing," Fanxin said hurriedly.

Although those giant fireballs completely engulfed the Heavenly Star Pirates, Fanxin still wanted to know how those guys fared. He wanted to see if the Heavenly Star Pirates were capable of withstanding his attack.

He was testing the Heavenly Star Pirates' abilities so he could formulate corresponding plans for future battles.

"No, not a single word." The Little Black Cat shook its head and said, "I've been inquiring for a whole day and night, but nothing has come out. I don't know what's going on."

"Impossible, could the Navy have blocked the news? But that doesn't make sense either, the Navy and the Heavenly Star Alliance don't seem to be on good terms anymore." Fanxin frowned, rested his chin on his hand, and fell into deep thought.

The Navy and the Heavenly Star Alliance are now two opposing forces. The existence of the Heavenly Star Alliance seriously threatens the Navy's interests. However, the Heavenly Star Alliance is powerful and troublesome, and the Navy would have to pay a heavy price to completely eliminate it.

Therefore, the Navy has been very restrained, but they are probably quite happy to see the Heavenly Star Alliance in trouble. At this point, they should report it so that everyone knows, which would affect the Heavenly Star Alliance's status.

However, he found it strange that the navy hadn't sent any message at all, but he couldn't figure out the specific reason.

"Hmm, but it's also possible that they've kept this completely hidden for some shared interest," the Little Black Cat guessed.

"Oh, really?" Fanxin's eyes darted around, then he chuckled and said, "You have the video of that battle, right?"

"Yes." The little black cat asked doubtfully, "What do you want that for?"

Many robots witnessed the battle two days ago, and they recorded the entire event. Therefore, it has a record of it.

"Let it out, spread it as widely as possible. Heh heh, if the Heavenly Star Alliance wants to cover it up, then we'll expose it completely." Fanxin smiled coldly and said, "The Heavenly Star Alliance must have some mortal enemies in the New World. I think they'd be happy to see the Heavenly Star Alliance suffer a great loss, and they might even take the opportunity to interfere."

"My mortal enemy?" The Little Black Cat blinked its large, black, gem-like eyes, a smug smile playing on its lips.

"Okay, I know what to do." The Little Black Cat smiled happily and immediately went back into the control room.

Meanwhile, Fanxin was leisurely drinking at the bow of the boat. Not long after, Luo and Straw Hat Boy arrived.

The three of them sat together, eating and drinking.

Fanxin seemed to remember something and said, "I'm planning to attack the headquarters of the Heavenly Star Alliance. Do you have any objections?"

"You want to take action against the Heavenly Star Alliance?" Luo's expression changed slightly, and he looked rather grim, suggesting that he had some understanding of the Heavenly Star Alliance.

"I'm fine," the Straw Hat Boy said casually.

Fanxin didn't listen to him. This kid was always so careless and never thought things through. Who knew what kind of trouble he would cause in the future?

He looked at Luo and asked, "You seem quite afraid of this power, why?"

Law was silent for a moment, then said, "This force is even stronger Doflamingo's. I saw them when I was still under Doflamingo's command. They fought against Doflamingo, and although Doflamingo wasn't defeated, he knew how powerful they were. In the end, the two sides formed an alliance. What Doflamingo valued most was their strength."

"I just don't understand why those guys didn't show up when we attacked Doflamingo's territory."

"Perhaps they didn't realize it yet," Fanxin said calmly.

Law shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be. They often trade with each other, so they should be the first to know about Doflamingo's accident. However, it's strange that they haven't shown up."

"But now they're launching a fierce attack on us because we've taken care of Doflamingo. There seems to be a contradiction here." Fanxin frowned, somewhat confused about the implications.

"Yes, but are you sure you want to take action against them? They are a behemoth, perhaps not as powerful as the Navy, but they should not be underestimated," Luo said in a deep voice.

"I don't want to either, but do you think they'll let us go?" Fanxin said with a bitter smile.

He didn't provoke the Heavenly Star Alliance, yet they came knocking on his door, provoking and framing him several times. He's not made of clay; how could he not be angry?

Furthermore, he anticipated that he would likely face more attacks from the Heavenly Star Alliance. He didn't want to be forced into a passive defense repeatedly, so he prepared to take the initiative and eliminate this trouble once and for all.

"That's true. I was chased pretty badly this time and almost died." Law was also very annoyed. If he hadn't met Fanxin in the end, his pirate crew would probably have been wiped out.

"So how did you decide? Let me tell you, even if we don't make a move, they will. In short, it's impossible for us to coexist peacefully with the Heavenly Star Alliance," Fanxin said.

Luo remained silent, not speaking immediately. This was no small matter; they could easily be drawn into a major trouble.

However, he also realized that since the Heavenly Star Alliance had set its sights on them, they wouldn't let go easily. Especially since they had killed quite a few of their people these past few days, the Alliance must be extremely resentful.

After a long silence, Luo raised his head, stared at Fanxin, and said, "Alright, I agree to attack them. But before that, we must figure out why the Heavenly Star Alliance didn't intervene when Doflamingo fell. This is crucial. Perhaps we can use this to make the Heavenly Star Alliance unable to attend to both ends."

"Hmm, but how do we investigate that? That's an internal matter of the Heavenly Star Alliance. If we need to investigate, at least we can arrest their high-ranking members," Fanxin Xin said, taking a sip of red wine.

"Just arrest one of their high-ranking officials," Luo said.

"I'm afraid that's a bit much; those guys are all incredibly powerful." Fanxin shook his head, giving up hope.

"If that doesn't work, then forget it." Luo Yao gazed into the distance, his eyes narrowing slightly, and said, "When the time comes, we'll just launch an attack."

Fanxin Xin nodded without saying anything more. Luo had agreed, so things would be easier.

Fanxin gazed into the distance, a cold smile playing on his lips. The Heavenly Star Alliance, huh? Just wait, I'll be here to deal with you soon.

"Boss, boss!" The Little Black Cat's urgent voice rang out.

"What is it?" Fanxin turned around curiously to look at the Little Black Cat that was leaping towards her.

The Little Black Cat leaped up and landed in Fanxin's arms. Fanxin rubbed the cat's head and said, "Don't rush, tell me slowly."

"Boss, I just found out that those guys didn't die. They came out of there." The Little Black Cat's eyes were filled with shock, as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Fanxin was also stunned for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "No way! Those big fireballs are incredibly powerful. How could they possibly walk out of there?"

"Although I hate to admit it, it's true. I saw several familiar faces; it's already been reported in the newspapers. They're still alive," the Little Black Cat muttered, swallowing hard, and said helplessly.

Fanxin remained silent for a moment, lost in thought. After a long while, he let out a heavy sigh and said, "The Heavenly Star Alliance is indeed full of talented people; they were even able to withstand this powerful attack. It seems we need to be even more cautious in the battles to come."

Although he had some doubts, he was still shocked when he actually heard it.

"Hmm, boss, shall we go straight to the Heavenly Star Alliance's territory?" the Little Black Cat asked.

"Let's hold off for now and observe the situation first." Upon hearing this, Fanxin suddenly changed his mind. Originally, he had planned to go, but now he could only hold back. This was because he didn't know much about the Heavenly Star Alliance.

To defeat the Heavenly Star Alliance, he must first understand them; only then can he be invincible.

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements." The Little Black Cat nodded. For some reason, it felt no regret; it felt perfectly fine. It didn't know why, perhaps it was worried that something might happen to its companions.