The Aura of Haki!

As a strong gust of wind blew by, the Black Mist from the explosion site gradually dissipated, replaced by Wrath shouts and curses.

"Ouch, it hurts so much!"

"You bastard!"

In the chaotic scene, a figure with tattered clothes and charred, blackened skin was crouching on the ground, with severe burns on several patches of skin on his face, neck, and the back of his hands.

Judging from his overreaction and actions, he seemed to be still full of energy, and apart from feeling pain, he had not suffered any major injuries.

This scene stunned Feng, the culprit from afar and a mid-level Alchemists from the Alchemi Kingdom.

Because he genuinely didn't expect that anyone could survive the explosion.

Logically, the other party should have been blown to pieces into a pile of charred, mangled flesh. What's going on here?

What Feng didn't know was...

The powerful figures on the Sea Star Homeworld were also astonished by his actions, realizing that alchemy could be used in such a way.

First came the storm, then the flames, and finally a massive explosion.

"Hehehe, it seems much more useful than Devil Fruit abilities. Alchemy is indeed a wonderful thing."

Mary Geoise.

Topman Saint Topman Warcury, inside the Authority Room, chuckled.

"According to the information about Alchemists provided by Lord Imu, they are actually more like researchers, similar to scientists, specializing in studying the elements and laws of nature."

"It's only because their extraordinary alchemy allows them to conduct 'experiments' on the spot with great convenience through 'alchemy arrays' that they have the value of participating in the front lines of the battlefield."

As always, Marcus Saint Mars stood beside the sofa, speaking slowly, because of his unusually long legs.

"For us, we don't actually need these Alchemists fighting on the front lines. It's more valuable for them to stay in the rear and take charge of logistics, construction, manufacturing, scientific research, and other related work."

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro to the side, raised his glasses and listened to the other's words while silently watching the intense battle between Lieutenant Vice Admiral Enge and the Alchemists Feng on the virtual screen.

The former, with its extremely high speed, repeatedly dodged the various large-scale storms, flames, lightning, and explosions released by the latter, occasionally unleashing bright blade light to defend itself, and constantly trying to get closer to its opponent.

From the overall scene, it looked like a spectacular battle between a 'turret mage' and a 'high-agility warrior'.

"I do think these Alchemists have their own advantages on the battlefield."

"Judging from the situation in this battle, although the various elements created by alchemy are far inferior to heavy howitzers and ballistic missiles in terms of range, they have the advantage of great power and range."

"Frontline troops don't need to carry any heavy weapons to perfectly meet their wide-area firepower needs, and they can also adapt to local conditions and use them flexibly to ensure their needs for ammunition, shelter, water, and fire sources are met."

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro's words made the other four seem thoughtful.

Really.

An Alchemists can create houses at any time, and can choose between wooden houses, stone houses, earthen houses, or even a basement, or even a solid fortress.

Overall, it's truly a versatile profession; you can do anything, and you can do everything very well.

"I just don't know if we Sea Star Person can learn this alchemy."

Marcus Saint Mars was very interested in this.

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter chuckled, "Let them capture one of these high-level Alchemists and we'll see. But we've certainly stumbled upon a fantastic otherworld this time."

"It's also very dangerous. According to the information provided by that Melard, besides the Empire's Supreme Teigu, there are also the legends of Stigmata Alchemist, Divine Dragon, and Ten-Stage Sword Saint in this world."

Topman Saint Topman Warcury put on a serious expression and reminded him very earnestly.

"We still don't know the exact combat power or capabilities of these beings, nor do we know the various strategic Teigu of the Empire, and the Five-Path Rotary Furnace are also quite troublesome."

"I have a feeling that we won't be able to take over this 'Teigu World' as quickly as we have before."

Jaygarcia Saint Saturn, gripping his real cane tightly, agreed, "That's right. Ymir said before that this world would be a tough nut to crack."

"Since it's so tough, it'll definitely take a while to chew on it, hehehehe."

What he said made some sense, but the other four people felt that something was off.

At the same time.

Teigu World, Imperial Capital.

Above the imperial palace, which was located within the profound space of the 'Eight Gates Golden Lock' technique, dark clouds gathered and lightning flashed and thunder roared.

A rumbling sound permeated every corner.

The entire environment was very dimly lit, but it was occasionally illuminated by frequent lightning flashes.

Even more frightening is...

The golden lightning bolts within the dark clouds seemed to be controlled by God of Thunder.

It was relentlessly slashing at a dilapidated open space below, seemingly chasing a high-speed moving black afterimage.

Strangely, even though several bolts of lightning clearly caught up with the black afterimage, they inexplicably brushed past it, causing the ground to explode and shatter.

A golden flash of lightning and a black afterimage appeared in the wide open space where the Raiu were pouring down.

At incredibly fast speeds, they collided and intersected at times.

[Duang!]

The two sides collided heavily once again.

With a loud clang, they separated in a flash, then clashed again, engaging in a fierce battle.

For a moment, the clanging and clattering sounds continued incessantly.

Several men and women watching the game from the sidelines in the distance all had serious expressions on their faces.

Wrong.

Among them was an extremely beautiful blue-haired woman whose full, slender body was trembling slightly with excitement, her eyes revealing undisguised excitement and anticipation.

They were none other than the emperor and a host of high-ranking generals at the pinnacle of the empire.

Army General Brand, Commander-in-Chief of the Oarburgh, Gozuki, Chief of the Secret Service Najenda, and Commander of the Imperial Guard Kurome, and the blue-haired beauty, naturally, is the Navy Admiral Esdeath that Imu has her eye on!

At this time.

The two combatants on the field are Air Force Admiral Budo and Akame, the first person in this world to master the power of dual- Haki Akame.

She still held in her hand the Teigu 'Murasame', a weapon capable of killing with just a tiny, minor wound!

"They've been fighting for Heavenly One, when are they going to stop?"

The emperor asked anxiously.

"Your Majesty, Akame has refrained from a true confrontation with General Budo due to the danger posed by 'Murasame,' but it seems she has become serious three hours ago."

Brand explained it to him respectfully.

For experts like them who can sense the atmosphere, they can understand the battle situation even without looking with their own eyes.

"It's here!"

Just then, Esdeath burst into laughter. "It's almost my turn!"

"What has appeared?"

Najenda looked at the other person in confusion, only to see a look of delight on Gozuki's face as he said, "General Budo exudes an aura of Haki!"

"Great! Sister can finally rest!"

Kurome seemed quite happy, then looked at the eager Esdeath and emphasized again, "My sister needs to rest!"

"Ha?"

"You need to rest after only fighting for Heavenly One?" Esdeath feigned surprise, then sneered, "Your sister shouldn't be that weak, right?"

"You!"

Kurome was furious, but just as she was about to argue, the battle in the distance gradually subsided, and two figures, one tall and one short, slowly walked over.