The next moment--
Suddenly, an arc of electricity erupted from the ancient robot's fist, enveloping its entire fist.
Even inside the building, everyone could feel the immense power emanating from the ancient robot's fist.
Nami turned to look at Vegapunk and said:
"Hey! Will he break through this protective barrier?"
"Perhaps this was possible for him two hundred years ago, but as for now..."
He no longer has that ability!
Vegapunk shook his head and said calmly.
Although he was surprised by the resurgence of the ancient robots, he was certain that the robots had very little energy left.
And after so many years of erosion, the ancient robot's power must be greatly diminished.
Just as expected!
Before everyone's eyes, the ancient robot slammed its powerful punch heavily onto the outer defensive barrier.
However, the shield only showed a slight ripple, without any signs of damage.
Seeing that the ancient robot was about to continue its attack, Xia Chen looked at Vegapunk and said:
Is there any passageway here that will allow me to get out directly?
"This robot holds many secrets. If we let it squander its remaining energy like this, it might crash soon!"
"By then, we won't be able to ask any questions we want!"
"So... let me go out and have a proper talk with him!"
"Um?!"
Upon hearing this, Vegapunk paused for a moment, but immediately replied:
Yes, yes!
"To make it easier for the World Government to attack me, I've prepared an escape route for myself; there are a total of nine exits in this building!"
Having said that, Vegapunk turned to look at Shaka and said:
" Shaka, open the exit above your head!"
"Learn!"
Shaka responded, and then his hands began to move rapidly across the virtual screen in front of him once again.
In just one second, Shaka completed his operation.
At the same time, a hole suddenly appeared in the top of the room, revealing a circular opening with a radius of several meters.
Xia Chen flashed and immediately appeared beside Luffy.
" Luffy! You're coming with me!"
Before Luffy could react, Xia Chen grabbed Luffy by the neck, lifted Luffy like a chick, and flew upwards.
Luffy didn't realize what was happening until he was airborne, and he struggled desperately.
"Let me go, Xia Chen!"
"I can fly by myself. It's so embarrassing for you to carry me like this. I'm one of the Four Emperors!"
However, Xia Chen ignored what Luffy said and continued to fly upwards with him, disappearing from everyone's sight in no time.
Everyone turned to look at the projection, where Xia Chen and Luffy's figures were clearly visible.
Xia Chen turned his head and gestured in the direction of the building, then said in a low voice:
"Remove the defensive shield!"
"Um?!"
Shaka heard the voice inside the building, was startled at first, then looked at Vegapunk, only to see Vegapunk nod slightly to him.
"Remove it, Shaka!"
He had thoroughly studied Xia Chen's combat footage, so he naturally knew just how powerful Xia Chen was.
At least his outer defensive shield, capable of withstanding attacks from Admiral, will be completely useless against Xia Chen.
Upon hearing this, Shaka nodded slightly and then deactivated the defensive shield.
The moment the defensive shield dissipated, Xia Chen felt a gust of wind rushing towards him, right in front of him.
The ancient robot's fist was hurtling towards him.
The robot's fist was larger than Xia Chen's entire body, but Xia Chen's expression did not change at all when facing the fist. Instead, he slowly raised his right hand.
"Boom!"
The ancient robot's fist slammed into Xia Chen's palm, instantly unleashing an incredibly powerful shockwave.
The trees below rustled in the blast of air.
However, Xia Chen, who was in mid-air, caught the attack without retreating in the slightest, or even moving an inch.
Tiny people, giant robots!
It created a very impactful scene!
The Straw Hat Pirates inside the building were fine, as they were well aware of Xia Chen's strength.
However, Vegapunk and Shaka were shocked.
Although they already knew Xia Chen Xia Chen very strong and had seen footage of him in action, there was still a significant difference between what they saw in the footage and what they actually witnessed.
The impact of reality was far greater than anything he could get from watching videos.
Although he's seeing it on a projector now.
Outside the building, Xia Chen gazed at the rusty ancient robot before him, saying nothing, but instead looked behind it and asked:
" Usopp! Did you wake up this robot?"
Following Xia Chen's gaze, they saw Usopp standing not far away, curiously watching them, and asking:
"Hey! Xia Chen, Luffy! What are you doing here?"
"Not just us, the rest of them are here too! Look! They're in there!"
Xia Chen pointed to the building behind him and said.
"Speaking of which, did you wake up this robot?"
Xia Chen asked again, his tone filled with curiosity.
After all, in the original work, Emeth only woke up after Luffy activated Gear Fifth in response to the drumbeats.
Luffy hasn't even transformed into his Nika Form yet, so there might be other reasons why Emeth can still awaken.
"No!"
Usopp shook his head and continued:
"I have no idea what's going on! I was just wandering around this island when I came across this robot!"
"Then I didn't do anything, I just stood on it for a while, and then it automatically woke up!"
"After waking up, he came straight in this direction, muttering something about Joy Boy waiting for him!"
"Um?!"
Hearing this, Xia Chen fell silent again. If it wasn't Usopp who awakened Emeth, then it could only be...
Ask Emeth himself!
Xia Chen looked up at Emeth in front of him and said:
Emeth! We are not your enemies! There is no reason for us to fight!
Emeth had just withdrawn his fist and was preparing to attack again, was stunned by Xia Chen's words, and the red light in his eyes flashed several times.
Seemingly confused!
After a long pause, he asked:
"You are me, so why do you know my name!"
Even if I told you who I am, you wouldn't know!
Let me show you something simpler!
Xia Chen said calmly, then turned to look at Luffy and said:
" Luffy! Change your clothes now!"
"Oh no! Quickly transform into Nika!"