Resonance power, Dimensional Rift

Their consciousness began to expand, reaching beyond the limits of their physical bodies and deep into the mist. In this state of shared perception, they could both sense energy fluctuations dozens of nautical miles away.

The main sea route ahead to Laugh Tale was indeed blocked by a powerful force—the presence of the Five Elders, stretching like an invisible wall between the mist and the island. But after expanding their range of perception, the two also discovered an ancient, almost forgotten sea route—a narrow, hidden passage that bypassed the main exit and extended from the side of the mist to the rear of Laugh Tale.

"I found it," Lin Ye and Ace said almost simultaneously. "An ancient hidden sea route. It might be the secret passage Gol D. Roger discovered back then."

Just as they prepared to explore the route further, a violent tremor suddenly struck. In the distance, a massive energy fluctuation was rapidly approaching—Akainu's fleet had already smashed through the decoy and was closing in on the main fleet at full speed.

Worse still, this energy fluctuation seemed to have alerted the Five Elders. Their minions—dozens of ships strengthened by the power of the Void—also began advancing inward from the mist's exit, forming a perfect pincer attack.

"We're being attacked from both sides," Lin Ye said with difficulty, sensing the void energy eating away at his body even faster. "We have to act now, or it'll be too late."

"Hard to port, forty-five degrees! Full speed ahead!" Ace shouted, the flames of determination burning in his eyes. "We've found a way out!"

Dragon did not hesitate. He immediately ordered the fleet to turn as directed. The Dawn traced a graceful arc through the purple mist, heading toward the hidden sea route.

"Is everything ready?"

Dragon's voice came through