CP8's Interception

The desert's blazing sun continued to scorch the earth, and the air was filled with a sweltering heat.

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, sensing the unusual fluctuations in the air.

He turned his head, his gaze as sharp as a blade as it pierced toward the giant cactus ahead in the desert.

Two blurry shadows were lurking there, silent as the grave.

The aura around him changed in an instant. His former languid nonchalance vanished without a trace, replaced by a chilling, murderous presence.

It was as if a sleeping beast had suddenly opened its devouring eyes.

"Compared to those vague and intangible things."

Lin Feng's voice dropped, carrying an imperceptible pressure.

"Right now, we have something more urgent to deal with."

The aura around Lin Feng changed in an instant. His former languid nonchalance vanished without a trace, replaced by a chilling, murderous presence.

It was as if a sleeping beast had suddenly opened its devouring eyes.

Bart sensed something amiss as well. He tightened his grip on his sword and warily scanned the surroundings.

"Who are you? Sneaking around like that—come out!"

Bart's rough voice echoed across the empty desert, carrying unquestionable authority.

As soon as his voice fell, two dark figures stepped out from behind the cactus.

One wore a black bodysuit and had a pair of enormous wings growing from his back. His eagle-like eyes were filled with killing intent.

The other wore a white martial arts uniform and black gloves. A capable, fierce aura radiated from her entire body.

"People from the CP organization?"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

"Looks like my reputation has really been growing lately."

"Whitebeard Pirates' 17th Division Commander, Lin Feng."

The winged man spoke, his voice hoarse, like sandpaper scraping against something.

"I am Buvis, a member of CP8, code-named 'Sky Eagle.'"

"By order of the World Government, I have come to investigate you."

The woman in white spoke as well, her voice loud and resonant.

"I am Carl. I am responsible for assisting Lord Buvis."

"Investigate me?"

Lin Feng chuckled softly, a cold glint flashing through his eyes.

"Investigate what? Investigate whether I'm too handsome?"

"Enough nonsense!"

Buvis shouted. He spread his wings, and a powerful gust instantly swept through the surroundings.

"The World Government suspects that you subdued the Demon Sword Demon God and are connected to the Poneglyph."

"So we were ordered to come here and eliminate you if necessary!"

"Oh? The World Government's lapdogs? They really are persistent."

Lin Feng curled his lip disdainfully.

"Impudent!" Carl shouted angrily.

"As expected, those fellows still couldn't sit still."

Lin Feng stroked his chin, a look of understanding flashing through his eyes.

He turned to Bart and said calmly, "Bart, leave this martial artist to you."

"No problem, Captain!"

Bart grinned, revealing a row of white teeth. His eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

"I've wanted to test how strong I really am for a long time!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his fists and strode straight toward Carl.

Carl snorted coldly and assumed a fighting stance. Every muscle in her body tensed like a leopard ready to pounce.

"Arrogant fool. Today, I'll show you CP8's true strength!"

The two instantly clashed. Fists and feet collided with thunderous booms as sand billowed and shock waves rolled.

Lin Feng turned his gaze toward Buvis, a hint of excitement curling at the corners of his mouth.

"Then let's have some fun." As soon as he finished speaking, Buvis activated his Devil Fruit ability.

His body began to expand. His bones cracked, feathers covered his entire body, and his arms transformed into enormous wings. In the blink of an eye, he became a gigantic Sky Eagle that blotted out the heavens.

"Caw—!"

A piercing eagle cry rang through the sky, making their eardrums ache.

A massive shadow descended, completely enveloping Lin Feng.

"Pretty fast."

Lin Feng activated Observation Haki and anticipated the trajectory of Buvis's attack.

"But not fast enough!"

He pushed off fiercely with his foot, his body shooting forward like an arrow loosed from a bow. At the same time, he swung the Demon Sword Demon God and unleashed One Sword Style: Iai Slash.

A fierce blade gleam flashed toward Buvis's abdomen.

Buvis reacted extremely quickly. He spread his wings and narrowly avoided the vital point.

Several feathers drifted down, slowly floating through the air.

"Caw, caw. You're pretty fast, aren't you?"

Buvis let out a sharp laugh. With a shake of his wings, he began circling through the air.

He repeatedly dove downward, his talons curved like hooks. Every attack carried tremendous force, leaving deep claw marks in the ground.

Lin Feng relied on Geppo to dodge nimbly through the air, searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

Like a nimble leopard, he moved with ease beneath the eagle's talons.

On the other side, Bart and Carl's battle had also reached its climax.

Bart hardened his body with Armament Haki, tanking Carl's Tekkai and Shigan head-on as the clash rang out like steel striking steel.

Carl, relying on her superb physical techniques, continuously attacked Bart's weak points, trying to knock him down.

The two were evenly matched, and neither could gain the upper hand.

"Caw, caw. Looks like your partner is nothing special after all."

Buvis sneered and launched another attack.

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. Seizing the opening in Buvis's attack, he unleashed One Sword Style: Dragon Slash.

A massive blade aura swept out toward Buvis's wings.

Seeing the slash arrive before him, Buvis instantly hardened his enormous wings with Armament Haki and knocked Lin Feng's blade aura away.

Yet both their eyes were filled with fighting spirit, and neither showed the slightest intention of retreating.

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, sensing the restless aura in the air.

He could feel the gigantic Sky Eagle rushing toward him with unparalleled might.

"Caw, caw, caw! Die! Armament Haki: Sky Eagle Thrust!"

Buvis roared, his voice filled with killing intent.

The sharp beak and vicious talons glinted with a chilling brilliance beneath the sunlight, as if they would tear everything apart.

Lin Feng could sense the power behind Buvis's attack, and the blood in his body began to boil.

"Bring it on!"

Lin Feng shouted, excitement flashing in his eyes.

Golden-red flames instantly wrapped around the Demon God in his hand, dazzling like the sun.

"Sun Breathing Form Sun!"

Lin Feng growled. His entire body shot forward like an arrow loosed from a bow, charging straight at Buvis with unstoppable momentum.

The blade tip collided with the beak, and flames intertwined with Armament Haki.

A powerful shock wave erupted. The surrounding sand was blasted into the air, forming a sandstorm.

The storm blotted out the sun, and the intense airflow forced Bart and Carl in the distance to stop fighting and raise their arms to shield themselves.

After the clash, the two separated and faced each other from afar.

Both had suffered wounds of varying severity, and blood stained their clothes red.

Yet both their eyes were filled with fighting spirit, and neither showed the slightest intention of retreating.

"Caw, caw, caw. Not bad, not bad. You actually managed to injure me."

Buvis licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, a bloodthirsty glint flashing through his eyes. "I haven't been injured in a long time. This feeling really brings back memories."

"Your strength is also a little greater than I expected."

Lin Feng spoke calmly. The Demon God in his hand trembled faintly, emitting a deep hum.

It seemed to be thirsting for more blood.

"But the game is over!"

Buvis's eyes turned cold, and his aura surged once more.

"I'll show you the power of an awakened Zoan Devil Fruit!"

"Awakened Zoan ability?"

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. After a Zoan Devil Fruit awakened, the user's physical abilities would increase dramatically.

At the same time, they would gain even stronger recovery abilities and become far more difficult to kill.