Once the Conqueror's Haki sealed within the ancient robot Emet's Knot for eight hundred years was released, it unleashed a power that shook heaven and earth.
The Yellow Sand Battlefield was filled with Conqueror's Haki the yellow sand, and terrifying black and red Inazuma illuminated the entire sky.
Nearly a million skeletons on the battlefield trembled slightly, their empty skulls all gazing in the direction of the ancient robot.
Whether they were roaming the seas in their original forms or transformed into skeletons to fight for Luo Wen after their defeat, they had never experienced such terrifying Haki.
If they weren't essentially projections formed from magic, they would likely have succumbed to this overwhelming Haki.
Just as Saint Garling was unable to resist being suppressed, Kizaru, Stussy, and the others were also intimidated by this terrifying Haki.
As for Seraphim, Sentomaru, Vegapunk, and others, their performance was even more appalling, almost being overwhelmed to the ground.
"What exactly is behind this Haki?"
Vegapunk was pinned to the ground, staring in shock at the direction of the ancient robot.
"That robot was Joy Boy's partner eight hundred years ago. Could this Haki have been passed down from eight hundred years ago?"
"Conqueror's Haki can actually be sealed? The power of Haki can reach this level? It remains undiminished after eight hundred years, or has Joy Boy's Haki become so powerful that it is immune to the erosion of time?"
His questions weren't just about the ancient robot emitting that Haki, but also about how Luo Wen knew about its Haki.
He had studied this ancient robot for many years, but he never knew that it possessed such Haki.
In the blink of an eye, Vegapunk's brilliant mind generated countless questions.
Unfortunately, before he could even ask the only unaffected person, Luo Wen, he had already fainted from the Impact.
For a researcher who is not skilled in combat, it is indeed difficult to withstand such intense Haki.
"Wow, the sheer power of this Haki is truly astonishing."
Kizaru squinted his eyes and lay on the ground without any regard for his image.
Yes, as Admiral, he was actually overwhelmed by Conqueror's Haki; he had never imagined such a possibility before today.
Even the famously Haki Red-Haired wouldn't possess such an ability.
He couldn't help but look at Luo Wen, the only one still standing in the arena. Despite the Conqueror's Haki Impact, Luo Wen's figure remained as upright and unmoved as a mountain.
As expected, the monster leader, who far surpassed even Admiral, could not be defeated by a mere Haki.
"This is Joy Boy's Haki, the pinnacle of Conqueror's Haki."
Luo Wen closed his eyes and comprehended the waves of Conqueror's Haki as he was washed over.
The Haki that terrified Saint Garling and knocked Kizaru to the ground was nothing more than a gentle breeze to him.
In terms of combat power, he has surpassed all previous and current figures in the pirate world. His Conqueror's Haki is only one step away from the pinnacle, so naturally he won't be intimidated by the Conqueror's Haki that he has sealed away.
Even more so, these higher levels of Conqueror's Haki seemed like a teacher, explaining to him the profound mysteries of the Conqueror's Haki.
The original idea of using some Haki to take down Saint Garling has vanished.
Soon, very soon, before the Haki stored in the knot is fully released, his Haki will break through to a new level.
I'm sorry, innocent ancient robot.
Since I've used up the gift Joy Boy left you, I'll summon Joy Boy to meet you later.
Given Nika Luffy's current state, Joy Boy's spirit shouldn't have completely dissipated even after eight hundred years.
By then, not only will his Conqueror's Haki reach its peak, but he will also have two more super henchmen.
Even if Joy Boy's soul truly departs, it doesn't matter; the current Nika Luffy is still in his hands, and can still subdue this ancient robot.
Yes, the plan works.
Luo Wen noticed the ancient robot was trembling slightly and thought to himself.
At this moment, Saint Garling lay quietly on the ground, doing his best to minimize his presence.
Joy Boy's Haki was irresistible to him, and temporarily sealed the Immortality Power bestowed upon him by Lord Imu.
If Luo Wen were to attack him at this moment, he could kill him without even needing the God-Slaying Spear.
If he had to die, he chose to die a little later.
Perhaps once this inexplicable Conqueror's Haki, Luo Wen will feel sorry for the price God-Slaying Spear and let him go?
"I'm sorry, Joy Boy!"
A tremendous roar suddenly resounded throughout the arena, attracting the attention of Kizaru and Saint Garling, who were still conscious.
An ancient robot, missing a horn on its head, awoke and slowly rose to its feet in the desert battlefield, its body over a hundred meters tall.
Perhaps it was because this Conqueror's Haki was left to it by Joy Boy, or perhaps it was because it was a robot; in any case, the ancient robot was not affected by that Conqueror's Haki.
The Haki that had been treasured for eight hundred years was forcibly released by Luo Wen, who sensed the aura of Joy Boy from eight hundred years ago.
At this moment, Emet awoke.
When it first woke up, it was completely bewildered and thought that the new Nika was releasing Joy Boy's aura.
He simply sensed outwards but found no other trace of Joy Boy, so he looked around in confusion.
There was no Nika, no sound of the Drums of Liberation beating.
It was on a Yellow Sand Battlefield, littered with countless bones and a few powerful humans. On its body were two broken knots, the last gifts Joy Boy had left for it.
At this moment, Joy Boy's Conqueror's Haki was being released outward from the knot, and it was getting weaker and weaker over time.
"Huh?! Who ruined Joy Boy's gift?! Who?!"
Emet was furious.
Who exactly untied the knot, causing it to awaken at the wrong time and destroying the last gift Joy Boy left him?
"Hiss, there are still experts within the Korva range?"
Kizaru gasped, shocked by the sudden awakening of the ancient robot.
He had seen this thing quite a few times when he was protecting Vegapunk in Egghead, and always thought it was broken.
I never expected to suddenly come back to life.
Judging from his height of over 100 meters and full of armor, he must be at least an Admiral in terms of combat strength.
"Is that the robot that attacked the Holy Land two hundred years ago? It's still alive!"
As the captain of the God's Knights, Saint Garling knew more.
Two hundred years ago, this giant robot attacked Mary Geoise, causing enormous losses to the Celestial Dragons.
Despite being attacked by multiple powerful figures, it did not suffer any major injuries, and only stopped when it ran out of energy.
This Iron Giant can also be considered a terrifying Ancient Weapon.
However, according to the records, this thing should have been destroyed by Saturn.
Damn it, what did that Saturn do?!
Saint Garling cursed under his breath, then suddenly had a good idea.
This robot is now extremely angry at the person who released that powerful Conqueror's Haki, and can be guided to fight against Luo Wen.
That way, perhaps we can give him a glimmer of hope.
As the Haki released by the knot gradually weakened, Saint Garling pointed at Luo Wen and shouted at the ancient robot, "Powerful Iron Giant, it was that still-standing guy who attacked you and released that Conqueror's Haki!"