The two of them both tested the waters with Conqueror's Haki, but neither hurried to make a move. They had to deal with the people around Vegapunk first.
Vegapunk's value was immense, so the forces protecting and monitoring him could not be underestimated.
"Let's clear out all the irrelevant people first. Once Mr. Vegapunk's future is decided, we can determine whether we need to fight..."
After saying that, Carlos did not wait for Dragon's reply. His figure flashed and vanished, only to reappear in the sky on the other side, hovering in midair.
Planetary Devastation!
Carlos brought his hands together, spread them apart, then tossed them upward. A jet-black sphere, gleaming and the size of an adult's fist, shot out and flew directly above the research institute beneath the desert.
A terrifying gravitational force erupted. The earth shook as countless grains of yellow sand rose into the sky, becoming a surging river in the air and clinging tightly to the black sphere, unable to break free in the slightest. It was like an enormous high-powered pump draining a pond.
Seeing Carlos make his move, Dragon naturally could not remain idle. He was equally confident in his own strength and unwilling to yield even half a step. Only experts of the same caliber could provoke such a fierce competitive spirit; the weak could never stir a strong person's desire to win.
Dragon flashed forward with a violent gale and soared high into the heavens on the other side. His dark green cloak danced in the raging wind. He extended both hands, and pale green tornadoes appeared in his palms. With a flick of his arms, two tornadoes flew out, growing as they met the wind. They descended upon the desert and swept countless tons of yellow sand into the sky.
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