After more than ten days of rapid travel, the Flame Dragon had reached Reverse Mountain. Julian stood at the bow, wearing a steady expression. Herbert smiled and said, "Captain, are you going to fly straight over?"
Julian smiled. "Everyone, hold on tight." He activated Flame Giant Dragon Form, transforming into a ferocious Hundred Meter Flame Dragon. The dragon extinguished the Flame Body covering his body, spread his enormous claws, and gripped the Flame Dragon with both hands as he began to rise. The crew had long grown used to Julian's methods and remained remarkably calm. They all called out, "The captain is the Flame Emperor! Of course a ship this huge can fly—it makes perfect sense!" Standing on the deck and watching Julian's Giant Fire Dragon carry the ship through the air, Herbert felt deeply moved. "The captain has never disappointed us," he said. "Every move he makes is spectacular."
In Flame Giant Dragon Form, Julian continued exerting force. After around ten minutes, he had risen several thousand meters into the sky and quickly flown over Reverse Mountain. The hundred-meter fire dragon carried the massive ship as it slowly descended into the East Blue. Once the Flame Dragon landed perfectly, Julian immediately returned to his ordinary human form and landed at the bow. Everyone wore respectful expressions and loudly shouted, "Long live Lord Flame Emperor! The captain is mighty!" Julian said seriously, "Everyone, prepare to sail. We're heading straight for Beast Island."
Garud said, "Understood." Herbert leaped up and landed at the stern, clenching his left fist as he shouted, "Storm Invasion!" A massive tornado instantly blasted toward the sails. The Exhaust Wind Shell at the rear of the Flame Dragon immediately began charging, and as the storm filled the sails, the Flame Dragon shot forward at high speed toward