A violet thread of energy extended from Luffy's body and connected to Ace; Ace's purple flames formed another line leading to Lin Ye; Lin Ye's energy then flowed back to Luffy, forming a complete triangular circuit.
As the energy circulated faster among the three of them, an unprecedented Threefold Dimensional Barrier formed above the island. The first layer was a resilient barrier built by Luffy, capable of bending and deforming to absorb impacts; the second was Ace's wall of flame, capable of burning away and purifying enemy energy; the innermost layer was Lin Ye's mirrored barrier, capable of reflecting any attack back at its source.
Alfred's purple beam slammed into the threefold barrier with a deafening boom. The entire island shook violently, and lake water surged high into the air as though an invisible storm were raging.
The three stood firm as rocks, focusing completely on maintaining the energy cycle. The barrier warped slightly under the impact but never shattered. The beam's energy was gradually absorbed by the first layer, purified by the second, and finally reflected by the third, becoming ripples of energy that traveled back along the beam.
"Impossible!" Alfred roared as he watched his attack be completely neutralized and even begin to backlash against him.
The reflected energy shockwave swept across the sea, hurling the black ship fleet far away. Alfred himself was forced to stop his attack, and his Voidified right arm became visibly unstable, twitching and twisting like an injured creature.
However, such a powerful clash of energy inflicted fatal damage on the island itself. With a deep rumble, Nameless Island's foundation began to collapse, and cracks spread outward from the lake.
"The island is sinking!" Sabo shouted. "We need to evacuate immediately!"
Lin Ye nodded. "The barrier has fulfilled its purpose. We can dismiss