The Star That Split Heaven and Earth, Sword of Rupture

"..."

The entire battlefield fell silent in an instant.

This was not merely a figure of speech. It had truly become silent.

Everyone seemed to have been struck by a paralysis spell. Pirates and Marines who had been hacking at one another froze in place, as though someone had pressed the pause button.

The only ones still able to move were the truly powerful.

"This is..."

Even someone like Whitebeard wore a grave expression as he retreated to Lin Yan's side. Everyone's eyes turned toward the sky in unspoken unison.

Above Holy Land Mary Geoise, a figure suddenly appeared.

It was an extremely tall man.

His features could not be seen clearly.

Only his scarlet pupils stood out with startling clarity.

Most people who met that gaze instinctively looked away. Only a few of the strongest individuals present could remain unaffected.

He stood in the void just like that, effortlessly controlling the silent battlefield.

Like a true god!

"Imu?"

Lin Yan narrowed his eyes and looked at the man.

If there was anyone in the entire Pirate World who possessed such terrifying power, then it could only be Lord Imu, the self-proclaimed god and superior of the Five Elders.

"You know me?"

When Lin Yan called out his name, surprise appeared on Imu's face for the first time.

He had never appeared before the public. Fewer than ten people in the entire world knew of his existence, yet this Lin Yan who had suddenly emerged actually recognized him?

Looking at the composed Lin Yan, Imu felt wary for the first time.

This man was full of unknowns.

Even to him.

After considering it, Imu slowly spoke.

"Withdraw from here. Let us pretend none of this ever happened. How about it?"

"You're backing down?"

"No. I'm merely seeking the best possible