Di Tian's Gaze! A Test!

Cao Kun's voice continued. "Akainu and the others will explain your duties and the rules. Familiarize yourself with this world as soon as possible, and master your transformed powers."

"Azure Dragon Divine General? Worororo! Not a bad title!"

Kaido was pleased with it. He cupped his fists toward the empty air where Cao Kun's will resided. "Kaido accepts the order! I won't let you down, my lord!"

He knew that following this unfathomable lord in this new world might lead him to something more interesting than "suicide" or "starting the greatest war."

Like challenging someone stronger.

Or... helping his lord conquer this world?

Akainu, Aokiji, Kizaru, and Zhi Shui also bowed toward the empty air, promising to have a good "talk" with Kaido.

Cao Kun withdrew his will from the Divine Artifact Space, leaving four top fighters from the world of One Piece staring at one another.

Their coming "talk" would likely be lively, especially between Akainu and Kaido.

Still, Cao Kun trusted that the contract binding them to absolute loyalty, along with his rules, would keep them in line.

With Kaido's affairs settled, Cao Kun lifted the spatial seal. In a flash, he returned to the shore of the Lake of Life.

Dusk was approaching. The last sunlight painted the lake a brilliant orange-red.

Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu were still cultivating, Soul Power flowing around them. They had clearly gained a great deal.

The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape lay beside the lake, their enormous bodies rising and falling gently. Absorbed in the mysteries of the Primordial Chaos Scripture, their auras grew steadier and deeper.

Cao Kun watched the peaceful scene, a faint smile on his lips.

His trip to the heart of the Star Dou Great Forest had exceeded every goal.