Aokiji remained unhurried. With a lift of his hand, an ice shield condensed before him, blocking the flames. Then he pointed backhandedly. "Ice Block: Fang Xun." Countless ice spikes suddenly erupted from the ground, stabbing toward Ace. Ace flipped through the air, transformed into pure flame to slip around the spikes, then re-formed his body and launched another fierce assault at Aokiji.
Their battle instantly became the ultimate clash of ice and fire—Ace's flames were scorching enough to melt ordinary ice with every blow, while Aokiji's freezing power was unfathomable, capable of freezing even flames themselves. The two utterly opposing powers collided, creating a spectacular sight on Moonlight Island. Ice and fire intertwined, forming a small sea of mist.
Sabo, meanwhile, intercepted the Marine elites with astonishing speed. His hands turned into Dragon Claws, each strike carrying terrifying destructive force. "Dragon Claw: Wind Shatter!" With a sweeping blow from Sabo, the air became sharp blades that forced back a large group of Marine soldiers. As the Revolutionary Army's chief of staff, Sabo was far stronger than ordinary fighters. Even elite Marines found it difficult to come within three meters of him.
Lin Ye faced the most dangerous enemy directly—CP0's leader, "Star," and his squad. Lin Ye drew the Dawn Blade, as though it had sensed the presence of a powerful foe.
Star stopped ten meters away from Lin Ye. A cold voice came from beneath his mask. "Lin Ye, descendant of the D Clan, the World Government has tolerated you for too long. Today is your last day."
Lin Ye remained unmoved, his blade pointed ahead. "What are you afraid of? Why are you so determined to erase history?"
Star said no more. His figure flashed, vanishing from where he stood. The next moment, he appeared behind Lin Ye, a