The end, and a new beginning (Grand finale!)

If those above the clouds didn't feel it so strongly, then Luffy and Loki on the island below felt it much more intensely.

"Ahhh... What's going on? Why is it shaking so much?"

Luffy's body swayed violently as he shouted.

The entire Underworld was trembling violently; more precisely, the entire Elbaf, the entire Treasure Tree Adam, the surrounding seas, the entire ocean, the entire world—everything was shaking!!!

Xia Chen glanced at the group again, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. With a flash, he vanished from his spot and reappeared tens of thousands of meters above the ground.

From this height, one can see extremely far distances.

With Xia Chen's Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils, he could clearly see the sea level below rising rapidly.

Many low-lying islands had already been submerged by this time.

Moreover, Xia Chen knew that this situation was not limited to the surrounding area, but was happening all over the world.

And he already knew this would happen not long ago.

this--

That very day from the ancient prophecy!!

The world will eventually sink to the bottom of the sea!!!

When that time comes, the question of where humanity will go will be an extremely serious one.

This moment is a crisis of extinction for humanity!

Theoretically speaking, these people's lives have nothing to do with Xia Chen. Xia Chen himself is not the kind of person with any sense of righteousness who would help others for no reason and just create trouble for himself!

The problem is, he can be indifferent to the survival of others, but he cannot be indifferent to the survival of Luffy and his crew.

So, he still has to do the job of saving the world!!!

After all, he's the only one in the world who can do that right now.

The world was still shaking violently, while Xia Chen was emitting specks of golden light.

As time passed, the golden light grew brighter and brighter, like a golden sun illuminating the entire world.

Below, countless people stared blankly upwards.

Suddenly, a towering golden figure appeared in the sky.

The golden figure was of unknown height; the only certainty was that the entire world could see this enormous golden figure at that moment.

At this moment, everyone in the world temporarily ignored the violent tremors beneath their feet and focused their attention on the golden figure.

boom--

Golden light exploded, scattering across the entire world.

Everyone's pupils widened suddenly.

Wearing Phoenix-Winged Purple-Gold Crown, Golden Chainmail Armor, and Lotus Silk Cloud-Stepping Boots, with kingfisher feather dragon-shaped sashes wrapped around her arms.

For some reason, a title inexplicably appeared in the minds of people all over the world.

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven!!!!!

They didn't know why this was happening; they only knew that the title had inexplicably appeared in their minds.

People's gazes gradually rose, but they found that they could not make out the face of the figure at all.

However, some people recognized the figure.

In today's world, there is only one person who can achieve this level of skill.

The camera pans back to Xia Chen's position, and he looks around.

He saw many familiar faces, and scenes from his past experiences flashed through his mind.

From their initial encounter with Luffy on Windmill Island to their subsequent sea voyage.

It really is... something to miss, something to be reluctant to let go of!

At this moment, Xia Chen felt that the world was strongly rejecting him.

The world is filled with fear, fear of Xia Chen's power.

Therefore, they want to expel them.

Of course, the power of the Heavenly Dao in this world alone would not be able to achieve this, but Xia Chen could feel an irresistible force approaching his location, with the same purpose of expelling him.

Despite sensing this situation, Xia Chen's expression remained unchanged.

Because he already knew this would happen.

This is why he decisively eliminated the World Government and everything else before.

Once he transforms into the true Great Sage Equaling Heaven Form, he can no longer remain in this world.

However, if he doesn't transform into this form, his abilities are insufficient to solve the problems facing the world today.

so--

He had no choice!

Xia Chen stretched out his hand, and the Jingu Bang instantly appeared in his hand.

This time, the Jingu Bang emitted a more powerful golden light than ever before.

This is the complete version of the Jingu Bang!!

Xia Chen raised the Jingu Bang in his hand high, and at the same time, a huge projection of the Jingu Bang appeared above him.

Then he thrust it downwards with a sudden force.

The enormous phantom of the Jingu Bang suddenly plummeted down, plunging headlong into the surging sea.

In an instant, the surrounding seawater was squeezed apart, and the phantom image of the Jingu Bang fell straight to the seabed.

It emitted an incomparably dazzling golden light the moment it pierced the seabed.

Then the illusory image slowly solidified, as if it had truly transformed into the Jingu Bang.

At the same time, the world's oceans, which had been surging and rising, calmed down and receded.

The submerged islands have reappeared.

It didn't take long for it to return to its original state.

The tremors stopped, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.

But the golden figure still present in the sky reminded them that everything that had just happened was real.

Suddenly, the golden figure vanished, transforming into a shower of golden light that blanketed the world.

Elbaf, the Underworld.

Everyone was standing on the ground, staring blankly at the golden light that was falling.

Suddenly, a voice came from the sky and rang in their ears.

"Everyone! My journey is coming to an end, but your stories continue!"

I had a very happy time with everyone!

"So..."

"Bye now!!"

As soon as they finished speaking, they saw as if a hole had been torn open in the sky.

The cave was pitch black, exuding an aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Xia Chen then suddenly rushed into the cave.

It eventually disappeared into the cave, and then the cave entrance slowly healed, as if it had never existed.

The scene before them, combined with Xia Chen's words, Luffy and the others' pupils to widen in shock.

A wave of pain spread through my heart.

At that moment, they all understood one thing.

Xia Chen... is gone!!

" Xia Chen!!!"

In a dimly lit space, a figure lay quietly. After an unknown amount of time, the figure slowly opened its eyes.

Looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, I subconsciously spoke:

"Where is this...?"

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(The finale, the end!)