Saint Nerona's Order!
Although the battle was impressive in scale, the situation was one-sided, for the simple reason that CIPHER POL had more men.
The "Divine Soldier" numbered only ten, and CIPHER POL didn't care about fair one-on-one matches; their goal was to eliminate the former as quickly as possible.
In just five or six minutes, the Gate of Heaven was completely taken down.
Interestingly, CIPHER POL could have prevented Amazon's surveillance officers from reporting to their superiors, but they simply didn't.
Instead, they waited until she finished speaking before arresting her.
The purpose was to get them to gather together so that they could wipe out most of the rebels in one fell swoop.
Imu stood atop Noah, showing no interest in the fierce battle below, but quietly admiring the grandeur of the Gate of Heaven and the magnificence of the spiraling cloud path.
If the people of the Kabane World or the Demon Slayer World were to witness this scene, they would probably think they had truly arrived in heaven, wouldn't they?
Speaking of which...
Compared to these worlds, the Sea Star World can truly be called a Divine Realm.
A moment later, Imu disappeared into the air, and Noah and the five Flying Warship started up again, slowly ascending towards the White-White Sea directly above.
As mentioned before, the 'half of Jaya's that was swept ashore by Knock Up Stream four hundred years ago became the 'God Island' in the White-White Sea because it has land that the Sky Island does not have.
This 'God Island' is densely forested, covered with lush vegetation, and spans a vast area. The most eye-catching feature is that emerald green Heaven-Piercing Vine.
From a distance, it can be seen piercing through several layers of clouds.
The actual residence of the 'gods' and 'God's Official' is in the clouds above this giant vine, with a long wall standing on the outside and wooden houses built around the central Shrine inside.
Many of the "Divine Soldier" were either on guard or patrolling, creating a solemn atmosphere of heavy security.
For centuries, they have been waging a continuous and brutal war against the Shandians, claiming they want to drive them off this 'God Island'.
How ridiculous. This island is in the White-White Sea, of course it should be under the rule of 'gods'. The people who should get out are the Shandians!
The current 'god' Gan Fall is a leader who loves his people, but the Shandians are not his people.
"God, the Gate of Heaven have just been attacked by the Blue Sea People Fleet! This footage was captured by the Amazon surveillance officer!"
A God's Official carrying Image Dial hurried forward and played the disc for Gan Fall and the other God's Official, who were seated on a futon.
Soon, gasps of surprise echoed throughout the Shrine.
"What a huge ship!"
"Such a big ship, there must be at least several hundred people on board, right?"
"Is that... that also a ship? It looks even bigger than Angel Island!"
Unlike the God's Official who only focused on the size of the ship, Gan Fall frowned as he looked at the 'Soaring Dragon Hoof' and the 'Five-Circle Cross'.
"It's Celestial Dragons."
They weren't completely ignorant of the world below; every few months, One Piece ships would arrive, and through the numerous newspapers published by these One Piece, they could obtain all sorts of information.
Over the years, although I haven't been able to keep up with the times, I've gained some understanding of the World Government, the Navy, and the Celestial Dragons.
"Hmph, what's the big fuss about!"
Suddenly, a God's Official, the tallest of them all, whose muscular build was barely concealed by his loose white robe, stepped forward, clearly displeased with his colleagues' lapse in decorum.
"So what if they outnumber us? Don't forget, the Blue Sea People become spineless here!"
Having said that, he glared with his tiger-like eyes and asked Gan Fall, "May the gods permit me to lead two hundred 'Divine Soldier' to subdue those Blue Sea People!"
"Judging by the time, they should be almost at the outer waters of Angel Island."
Gan Fall considered for a moment, exhaled a breath of stale air, slowly stood up, and made a decision in his heart.
"The other party is Celestial Dragons, the most esteemed noble in the Blue Sea. It's best not to harm them. I will personally lead a team to negotiate."
He still felt it was best to avoid conflict with the other party.
Although the other side has already taken action and even seized the Gate of Heaven, it would be better to talk things over first; perhaps it's all a misunderstanding.
Moreover, what the God's Official just said is also correct. The bodies of the Blue Sea People cannot adapt to the low-oxygen environment of the Sky Island. They are fine with normal activities, but once they engage in strenuous exercise, they will soon experience difficulty breathing.
"You all go out and prepare!"
"Yes, God!"
At the same time, the White-White Sea far from Angel Island suddenly began to churn dramatically, as if some volcano was erupting below.
But this is 10,000 meters in the air, where would a volcano come from?
This attracted the attention of many Skypieans on the island, and their surprised or curious gazes all turned towards it.
Soon.
Under the watchful eyes of all the 'Angel', the White-White Sea bulged upwards at a visible speed, forming a large bulge, or rather, six expanding cloud-like structures, one large and five small.
The process was short; after a moment, the contents tore through all the Sea Cloud, slowly revealing the massive hull and rows of cold, golden cannon barrels.
They are like giant sea monsters emerging from the deep sea.
Although there was no movement yet, just being there was enough to terrify those 'Angel' with little wings on their backs, leaving them standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.
At this moment.
One of the five 'little sea monsters' moved and rushed towards Angel Island, where they were located, causing the island's residents to turn pale.
Gradually, people began to flee to the rear.
Even though nobody knows what the other party's purpose is, there's just fear, just terror, and an instinctive feeling that it's best to stay away from them.
"Ah!"
"It flew away!"
Suddenly, a middle-aged man's voice rang out.
Upon hearing the warning, more and more people were shocked to see the large, silvery-white ship leave the White-White Sea surface and fly over from the sky.
In the blink of an eye, they had arrived above Angel Island. The Skypieans below stopped running and looked at it with unease as it floated overhead.
A deathly silence fell over the entire island.
The wind is still blowing, the waves are still surging, and the birds are still perched on the branches singing, but people's bodies are frozen in place.
Just then, an announcement came over the loudspeaker on the Flying Warship.
"We are now beginning the briefing. All residents of Angel Island, please listen carefully."
"By order of Saint Nerona, effective immediately, all the large and small Sky Island in the White Sea and the White-White Sea shall be under the unified governance of the World Government."
"The title of 'God' and all titles such as 'God's Official' and 'Divine Soldier' are officially abolished. 'The God's Country' is renamed 'The Sky Kingdom'."
"The status of 'Extol' as currency will be abolished, and the currency 'Beli' will be used uniformly. Within two months, we will exchange your 'Extol' at a rate of 10,000 to 1."
Gan Fall and his group of God's Official and Divine Soldier, who had just arrived near Angel Island from God Island, were bewildered by the broadcast.
Immediately afterwards, a surge of anger rose from their chests.
That's outrageous!
Those damn Blue Sea People!