Whitebeard's pupils contracted. He pressed down hard with both hands, the Tremor Wave on his blade fluctuating violently, yet he still could not drive it any farther.
Crackle!
Black-and-red lightning burst forth, coiling around the three of them.
Their ferocious Conqueror's Haki collided fiercely. The overwhelming presence of two of the Four Emperors surged against Xia Le.
"Hahahahaha!"
Laughter rang out, excitement and madness written across Xia Le's face.
He held his sword in his right hand, blocking Shanks, while his raised left hand spread its five fingers to stop Whitebeard's Murakumogiri.
The sight was enough to shock the world and make people tremble from head to toe.
"My god!"
"Admiral Xia Le took on both of them and blocked that lethal strike from the Four Emperors!!"
"Unbelievable! He's too strong!"
"The greatest legend in Marine history!"
"..."
One man holding off the combined assault of two of the Four Emperors was a sight without precedent, unlikely ever to be repeated. And with those two being Whitebeard and Red-Haired, it was all the more astounding.
With Akainu's instant defeat still fresh in everyone's minds, Xia Le's power stood out even more.
"Aaaaah!"
Whitebeard's eyes widened as he roared, putting all his strength into pressing down against Xia Le's five fingers.
He had never underestimated the man before him, and he could sense all the more clearly the endless torrent of Conqueror's Haki pouring from him.
Crack!
That savage force finally took effect. Xia Le's feet sank into the ground, and the surrounding stone shattered.
Shanks was also exerting himself, his expression more grave and grim than ever.
The two swords clashed violently, sending sparks flying.
Time seemed to freeze as the three began a silent, deadlocked contest.
The entire battlefield fell quiet. Everyone stared fixedly at their fight.
**"Xia Le!!