But even a warrior as strong as Jinbe found himself struggling against these monsters empowered by Void Energy. Not only were the Void Sea Beasts numerous, but their regenerative abilities were terrifyingly powerful. Even after suffering severe injuries, they quickly recovered.
"Your Majesty! Jinbe!" Ace shouted as he raised the Starfire Shield and charged toward the battlefield.
The golden radiance released by the shield instantly illuminated the entire underwater battlefield. Bathed in its light, the Void Sea Beasts retreated one after another, letting out agonized hisses.
King Neptune saw Ace arrive, and a flicker of hope flashed through his eyes. "Ace! You finally made it!"
Jinbe turned in delighted surprise as well. "This is... the power of the stars? Great, we're saved!"
Ace swiftly swam to their side. The purifying energy of the Starfire Shield brought warmth and strength to the exhausted Fish-Men warriors. Those who had been drained by the prolonged battle felt their strength returning, and their morale rose once more.
"How's the situation?" Ace asked curtly.
King Neptune pointed to the passage behind him. "That is the only entrance to the Undersea Temple. The Abyss Stone is in the deepest part of the temple. But the Void Sea Beasts have surrounded this place for three days and three nights, and our forces are dwindling..."
Jinbe wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "These monsters are too difficult to deal with. Ordinary attacks are almost useless against them. And their numbers seem to keep growing, as if they're pouring out endlessly from somewhere in the deep sea."
Ace surveyed the battlefield and quickly formulated a plan. "We need to divide the work. The Aurora Tribe warriors will purify the surrounding Void Contamination and create a better fighting environment for everyone. Jinbe and the Fish-Men warriors will