The True Sunset Soul Extinguishing!

After another three days, the newly formed Demon Emperor Pirates were already very close to Fragrant Rice Island.

Along the way, Nangong Yan had found plenty of amusement, constantly teasing and seducing Galette, trying to take that final step. Sometimes things had already gotten out of hand, yet Galette still held firm and refused to let Nangong Yan have his way completely.

Still, those three days of training had not been without results. The two had developed a certain tacit understanding. With just a look from Nangong Yan, Galette would know what position to take.

On the deck, Katakuri and Amande were still unconscious. Galette's treatment had improved considerably; she wore only a Seastone necklace as she sat in Nangong Yan's exclusive recliner.

The two of them had used who knew how many positions on that recliner. After several years of intimacy, the crew had noticed some clues. They kept their eyes straight ahead and did not dare look at Galette even once.

Standing on the deck, Nangong Yan looked at Fragrant Rice Island, with its lush trees, verdant grass, beautiful mountains, and clear waters. Smelling the faint scent of rice in the air, he nodded in satisfaction.

"Pike, once we land, lead the men in a charge and deal with the ordinary enemies. I'll personally handle the island's core fighters."

"Don't worry, Captain. I won't let a single pirate escape!" Pike said with a stern expression, his face filled with murderous intent.

"Mm... notify the men. We're about to enter their artillery range. Tell them to fire without restraint!"

"Yes, Captain." After answering, Pike went below deck to relay the order.

Very soon, Nangong Yan's Great Sun Fusang was spotted by the Big Mom Pirates stationed on Fragrant Rice Island. Five tart warships carrying ordinary pirates and chess soldiers immediately rushed over, while the warships' cannons and the island's heavy artillery opened fire together.

Nangong Yan's Great Sun Fusang returned fire as well. For a time, cannon fire roared, pillars of water shot skyward, and smoke filled the air. Every pirate's adrenaline surged, and they quickly became excited.

Standing at the bow, Nangong Yan drew Eastern Emperor, its blade seeming to carry the stampede of ten thousand beasts. Streaks of silvery-white sword energy flew from the bow, splitting apart every cannonball that threatened the pirate ship.

One enemy tart warship had been destroyed, leaving four. At close range, cannons were no longer useful, and countless pirates gathered on deck, preparing for boarding combat.

However, Nangong Yan had no interest in wasting time on these insignificant pirates. Eastern Emperor sent out two enormous crescent-shaped sword energies, severing two tart warships. He threw out a sun with his left hand, smashing apart another tart warship, then delivered a descending kick that broke the last one in two.

In just a few breaths, the remaining four tart warships had been completely crippled. The pirates aboard fell into the sea, either begging for rescue or swimming toward shore.

"Prepare to land and charge!" After giving the order, Nangong Yan used Geppo, stepping on the air as he rushed toward Fragrant Rice Island. With a swing of Eastern Emperor, he sliced apart a heavy cannonball a meter in diameter, then pointed with his left hand.

Piercing Sun and Moon!

A brilliant golden laser radiating terrifying heat streaked across the sky and struck the heavy artillery bunker on shore with absolute precision, instantly silencing the cannon and leaving no trace of it behind.

By the time the subordinates aboard the ship reached shore and began fighting the remaining pirates there, Nangong Yan had already arrived at the center of the island. Fierce sounds of battle came from within, and wave after wave of shockwaves spread out, frightening the island's natives into hiding.

However, the battle did not last long. About half a minute later, the island had become calm again. A Big Mom Pirates officer had been split in half by Nangong Yan's blade.

By the time Nangong Yan emerged, the battle on the island was nearly over as well. He called Pike over, his body covered in blood and his face full of excitement, and said sternly, "Handle the aftermath. Announce to the island's natives that this place is now occupied by our Demon Emperor Pirates. Keep the men under strict control and tell them this is our territory. Don't let them act recklessly. Make them behave."

"I don't want to come back and hear anything unpleasant. Understand?"

"I understand, Captain."

"Captain, are you leaving?"

"Mm. I'm going to Totto Land to meet Big Mom. Fragrant Rice Island is already ours, so those remaining prisoners naturally cannot be wasted. I'm going to cut several islands around Fragrant Rice Island out of Big Mom's territory."

"Then I'll arrange for some men to sail the Great Sun Fusang and take you to Totto Land. They can also attend to your daily needs." Although he was somewhat worried that Nangong Yan might not be a match for Big Mom, Pike still voiced his support. The captain's orders could not be defied.

"No need. Totto Land isn't too far from here. I can go by myself."

"Understood, Captain. Then I'll get to work."

Nangong Yan nodded, then returned to the Great Sun Fusang. He placed the unconscious Katakuri and Amande into the Kamui Dimension, hypnotized Galette, and put her into the Kamui Dimension as well.

With a beat of his golden wings, his figure shot into the sky, transforming into a streak of golden light as he flew toward Totto Land like a rainbow, moving at an astonishing speed.

In only half a day, he crossed countless seas and arrived at Totto Land. Nangong Yan had never been here before, so it was inconvenient to use Kamui's spatial movement technique.

But once he had been here once, it would be much easier in the future. In theory, as long as his stamina was sufficient, Nangong Yan could travel to Totto Land from anywhere in the Pirate King world.

Amid the sea of clouds, Nangong Yan's gaze was sharp as lightning as he surveyed Totto Land, which had not yet fully taken shape. Although it was still incomplete and somewhat deserted, nowhere near as prosperous as it would be during the Four Emperors era, it had already reached a considerable scale.

His wings beat repeatedly as he dived from the clouds, landing atop a roof very close to Cake Chateau.

Nangong Yan was simply too fast, and his movements were too swift for anyone to react. After taking out the unconscious captives, he took a deep breath and shouted, "Big Mom, get the hell out here!"

His voice was like a great bell, its sound waves rolling out in succession. The echoes carried clearly into the ears of every resident on Cake Island, making countless people shudder as they wondered which suicidal fool was provoking Big Mom.

Many ordinary people sensed that something major was about to happen and hurried away from Cake Chateau. Only the Big Mom Pirates angrily gathered men and headed toward Nangong Yan, while reporters disguised in makeup secretly approached, unafraid of death for the sake of a story.

After shouting, Nangong Yan did not call out a second time. Instead, he looked around Cake Island with interest, secretly marveling that the Soul-Soul Fruit truly was a good thing. The Homies it created were quite interesting.

Big Mom, who had been happily eating desserts inside Cake Chateau, was slightly stunned when she heard the voice. Then she flew into a rage. An oppressive aura burst from her body, terrifying countless Homies and pirates under her command. Her distinctive voice rang out. "Hahahaha... mamamama! Which fool has come to challenge me again? Looks like I'll have some fresh and delicious lifespans to devour today."

Stomach acid surged up, and viscous saliva dripped to the ground, releasing white smoke and burning holes through the carpet and floorboards. Big Mom walked out of Cake Chateau step by step, followed by a crowd that included her children and officers.

The moment Nangong Yan saw the heavily made-up Big Mom, his eyes lit up. Don't misunderstand—Nangong Yan had no strange tastes. With Big Mom's appearance, even with the lights off, he still couldn't get it up.

The reason his eyes lit up was because he sensed immense power from Big Mom, power that was not inferior to his own and was even slightly stronger. Encountering an evenly matched opponent excited Nangong Yan.

Whether or not he could extort Big Mom, this battle was unavoidable. Even if they avoided fighting now, they would still have to fight eventually for the sake of reclaiming territory. Only by making Big Mom acknowledge and fear his strength could he securely hold his territory.

"Mother, that guy looks familiar. He seems to be the one the World Government placed a bounty of one billion on, the man who dared kidnap a Celestial Dragon. His name seems to be... Nangong Yan." A woman carrying a longsword on her back, with white hair, a hat, unbelievably long legs, and a valiant bearing, looked up and spoke.

"Is that so... Then not only will I get to eat delicious lifespans today, I'll also receive a one-billion-Beli bounty. Mamamama..." Big Mom was delighted by the news and actually began spinning in place.

Nangong Yan's expression darkened. It seemed they had not taken him seriously at all. With a cold snort, Nangong Yan decided to teach these bastards a lesson.

His left hand transformed into a Golden Crow and rose high into the air. Terrifying Solar True Flame erupted from his body, rapidly forming a massive golden fireball a hundred meters in diameter. From afar, it looked like a golden sun. The terrifying heat instantly melted the buildings beneath him into liquid, distorted the air, and caused the temperature to soar. Everyone wished they could rip off their clothes and run naked!

Nangong Yan stepped into the air with Geppo, aimed at Big Mom and the others, and hurled it down from above. It was like the sun falling from the sky, carrying earth-shaking might and dominance!

Sunset Soul Extinguishing!

This was the true Sunset Soul Extinguishing. Nangong Yan had not been serious at all when fighting Katakuri and the other two; he had merely been playing around.

Watching the enormous fireball plummet from the sky, no one could smile anymore, including Big Mom.

We've run into a tough opponent! This thought rose in the minds of everyone on Cake Island.