Above the Sky

The next day, above the ninth heaven, a tremendous roar suddenly pressed down, and with a pair of wings that covered the sky, a colossal creature approached from afar, piercing through the clouds and transforming into a streak of light.

"BBS, where are we going?"

Somewhat an unpleasant thought, Luo felt a burning heat beneath his buttocks, and the sound of something whistling past his ears filled him with trepidation.

Beneath my butt is a dragon, a living, breathing dragon from legends, capable of breathing fire and possessing immense power. For example, right now, it's over 500 meters long, and just looking at it is a bit creepy.

"To our future base."

Standing with his back to Ye Chen, his long hair flying in the wind, Ye Chen stared blankly at the boundless clouds.

"Crackling fire, make it a little warmer, it's a bit cold up there." Leaning against the fire's massive neck, sheltered from the wind, Bai Doudou yawned while munching on a carrot, signaling the fire to raise its body temperature.

"Yes, boss."

A deep, resonant voice echoed through the air, carrying a sense of authority.

That's right, it's a sound, a living, breathing sound that any ordinary person could understand.

The temperature on Huo's back instantly rose a little, making Bai Doudou move and feel warm.

"Luo, I didn't realize you were so useful!" Bai Doudou looked at Luo with a satisfied expression.

Fire can now speak normally, entirely thanks to Law, who performed surgery on it, allowing it to speak like a human.

At first, Bai Doudou was completely bewildered. Her previously disdainful expression suddenly turned serious.

Most importantly, Ye Chen's eyes were also healed.

Hehe, Luo scratched his head after being praised. Last night, he had performed surgery on Ye Chen and Huo, and both were successful.

Touching his eyes, Ye Chen turned his back to everyone, a slight smile appearing on his face.

"Brubrubru"

Suddenly, the Bai Doudou Den Den Mushi.

"Hey! This is Rabbit Lord." Bai Doudou yawned, adopting a relaxed posture.

Across from them, after a moment of silence, a cold voice rang out, "The location is roughly confirmed: above Mock Town on the Grand Line."

"Give me the phone." Turning around, Ye Chen gestured for Bai Doudou to hand him the Den Den Mushi.

With a casual toss, Bai Doudou pouted.

Taking the Den Den Mushi, Ye Chen asked, "Mock Town, are you sure?"

"I'm not entirely sure, but the general location is this open area."

"Sleepy Ancient Town, still no news?" Ye Chen frowned.

"I'm sorry, perhaps that's just a rumor." Far away on Enies Lobby Rob Lucci, Lucci stood alone at the top of the Judicial Tower, gazing at the boundless sea, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

"Sky Island is also a legend," Ye Chen, his eyes lowered and his voice somewhat cold.

Across from him, Rob Lucci remained silent, creating a somewhat tense atmosphere.

"Forget it, keep an eye on it! Also, any news about the person I'm looking for?" Changing the subject, Ye Chen's eyes were filled with killing intent.

"Still nothing." Without the slightest pause, Rob Lucci answered directly to the question he had investigated.

I'm a little disappointed.

"I will investigate this man Elwin, as soon as possible."

"We need to see him alive or dead."

"Knew."

"That's settled then!" Ye Chen said coldly as he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Boss, you just went to Sky Island, could it be the legendary Golden City of Shandora? That island covered in gold?"

Caesar suddenly leaned in, his face full of excitement. He had just overheard Ye Chen's conversation and immediately connected it to a rumor.

"I don't know if the Sky Island is Shandora, but if I remember correctly, there is indeed a lot of gold on it. Here, you continue your research. I will guarantee you funding, power, and security."

Ye Chen glanced at the excited Caesar, his expression remaining calm.

After setting his sights on Caesar, Ye Chen had a follow-up plan: to occupy the Sky Island and make it his future base, which would be both safe and secretive. As for that guy who called himself a god, he would subdue him if he could, and kill him if he couldn't.

As for taking over the island, Ye Chen felt no pressure at all; he would simply kill any who resisted.

Now that he's in the navy, Ye Chen feels increasingly unable to control his temper. Since that's the case, then he needs to make a choice.

Whether he becomes a Marine or a pirate, Ye Chen doesn't care about his identity. After all, he chose to become a Marine simply to survive, find a safe haven, and learn some survival skills.

From beginning to end, Ye Chen had no sense of justice, because his justice was himself.

Despite the fierce competition, Ye Chen never forgot the pain in his heart, nor did he forget his goal.

That pain constantly reminded him, stung him, that if he wanted revenge, if he wanted to live a better life, then he had to be more cold-blooded, more ruthless, and more vicious than anyone else.

This is reality, this is the order of this sick world.

Everything depends on power!

"Whoosh! I never expected that the legendary Golden City would actually exist, and it will even become our base in the future!" Caesar was very excited. As long as it was confirmed that it really was the Golden City, then he would have countless funds. He could then research whatever he wanted, and before long, the position of the world's number one scientific city would definitely belong to him.

Just as excited as Caesar was Bai Doudou.

That's right, its previously droopy ears suddenly perked up, its red eyes gleamed, and drool dripped from its mouth.

Gold, countless gold, then I can dominate the casino and gamble however I want.

"Fire, you're so slow! Hurry up, I need to get the gold!"

Suddenly perked up, Bai Doudou got up and patted Huo's back with her foot.

"Yes, boss!"

Its wings flapped rapidly, creating a howling wind, and its speed increased once again.

Not long after crossing the sea, Ye Chen arrived at a familiar place again: Mock Town.

Here, Ye Chen once arrested the fighting champion Jesus Burgess. At that time, he never imagined that there might be Sky Island above this town.

Even now, Mock Town remains a gathering place for pirates, but Ye Chen didn't even set foot on the island; he directly signaled Huo Chong to soar into the sky.

Rising abruptly from the ground, Ye Chen stood steadily on the flames, while Caesar, Luo, and Bai Doudou clung tightly to the curved corners of the flames.

Piercing through layers of white clouds, amidst wind and rain, finally, not long after, perhaps due to the route, Ye Chen and the others did not enter the White Sea, but instead rose directly from the edge of the area into the sky. Under the dazzling sunlight, a breathtakingly beautiful scene came into everyone's view.

A unique sea of clouds allows a glimpse of a lush, green island.

Like Fish-Man Island, it is dreamlike and enchanting, a masterpiece of nature, a paradise on earth.

Looking at everything before him, Ye Chen was very satisfied. It was far more real, more vast, and more wonderful than when he watched the anime.

"There really is an island, above!"

Completely shattering his worldview, Luo stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

"Shoo really exists, the Golden City of Shandora really exists, so what about the gold?"

Almost simultaneously, Caesar and Bai Doudou exchanged a glance, both drooling. One was drooling over research funds, the other over gambling funds; they understood each other perfectly.

However, the appearance of Ye Chen and his group attracted attention.

The unusual fluctuations caused by the drop were immediately felt by Ye Chen, and his gaze immediately turned towards the source.