Long before Lin Yuan sent Tom and his group of shipwrights to the Sky Island, he later recruited top researchers such as Caesar Cullen, Doctor Acier, Kureha, Judge, and Queen.
Lin Yuan also knew something about Vegapunk, but the other party was under close surveillance by the World Government.
He had considered bringing the other party into his own forces, but Vegapunk's clone had a traitor. If he took the other party away, the World Government would definitely go crazy, and might even start a war.
However, the group under his command, when united, is in no way inferior to Vegapunk; they are all top-tier talents.
After finishing the treatment, Lin Yuan rode on Flame Clouds, carrying Erza and Emile towards another Sky Island, where many people were already waiting.
Before even reaching the secret Sky Island, Lin Yuan smiled, because he had already sensed the situation above.
Even Erza and Emile showed shock on their pretty faces.
" Lin Yuan, there are so many ships here!"
"Hehe, these were all secretly built over the years. The Ark Maxim has only been used once. I brought you here to broaden your horizons."
Erza and Emile exchanged a smile, feeling very content. Ever since Lin Yuan rescued them, these past years have felt like a dream.
Soon, a new Sky Island appeared before them, and Lin Yuan's strongest researchers were among them.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tom and Judge, as representatives, began to explain the situation to Lin Yuan.
" Lin Yuan, before I begin my introduction, I must thank you for giving me this opportunity. Compared to this place, I realize how insignificant my ambition to dominate the North Blue truly was."
Judge said with some emotion that Lin Yuan had almost directly threatened him to come, but after seeing the power of the " Abyss " Merchant Guild, he finally gave up.
However, it was only after Lin Yuan's research team that his worldview was completely opened.
"Hehe, since you like it, then help me properly fine-tune the weapon. I'll be using it within a year at most."
Upon hearing this, Kureha and the others exchanged glances, their faces showing seriousness, but they were also very excited.
"Don't worry, we'll definitely have all the equipment working properly within six months. Let's go take a look now!"
The group soon arrived at a huge gate, and as the gate opened, what was inside caught everyone's eye.
Looking up, the first thing that catches the eye is a row of enormous Ark Maxim.
Flame Clouds rose beneath Lin Yuan's feet, carrying everyone to a higher vantage point where they could observe the situation inside.
" Lin Yuan, these are fifty Ark Maxim on the outer perimeter. Ten of them are large ships, 1,500 meters long and 300 meters wide. The other forty are medium and small ships, ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters in length."
Lin Yuan's mind stirred, and then he led the group slowly over these Ark Maxim. From above, they were covered with a dense array of cannon muzzles.
"These are all heavy artillery pieces, the largest with a caliber of two meters and the smallest one meter. According to our calculations, if all these Ark Maxim attack together, they can sink and destroy a medium-sized island within an hour."
Lin Yuan nodded, his expression not changing much. With his strength, he could easily deliver a full-force attack as well.
Erza and Emile looked at the spaceships with curiosity, their eyes filled with shock and excitement.
" Lin Yuan, when the time comes, can we use these spaceships to directly bomb Mary Geoise?"
"It should be possible, but we can't be careless. A ship of this caliber can be easily destroyed if targeted by a strong opponent."
The two women nodded, but they didn't feel much about it. After all, when it comes to the number of strong individuals, who can compare with the current Chamber of Commerce?
It took them a full half hour to finish reading all the Ark Maxim.
Following closely behind the Ark Maxim were large merchant ships, even larger than the Ark Maxim, the largest of which was a full three thousand meters long.
Tom continued, "This is the merchant ship you requested to be built. Apart from being able to fly, it's not particularly special. It has seven decks and its cargo capacity is more than twenty times that of the Ark Maxim. Currently, a total of eighty have been built."
Lin Yuan nodded, his expression not changing much, but these merchant ships would definitely play a greater role in the future.
He considered it in his mind; with the forces he currently controlled, these merchant ships could carry all his combat power.
" Tom, tell your craftsmen to stop building from now on. This is enough. Focus on equipping them with weapons."
Shipwrights in the world of One Piece are not only skilled at building ships, but also adept at installing cannons and other machinery.
Tom nodded and made a note of it.
Passing the merchant ships, behind them were several huge factories, where batches of weapons were being loaded onto the ships.
"These are my improved weapons production plants, mainly producing firearms and shells to ensure sufficient firepower."
Caesar Courren, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up as well.
"Hehe, there are quite a few powerful weapons among these, which Queen and I made. I guarantee they'll surprise you."
"..."
Lin Yuan was helpless. This world didn't have any firearms that could threaten him, but for others, these were nightmares. Even Bullet had fallen to the Buster Call.
" Lin Yuan, look over there. That's where they produce combat suits. As per your requirements, they've already produced 100,000. While it's not as good as the ones Reiju wears, it will still significantly boost your combat power."
Lin Yuan nodded. The Devil Fruit weapons had almost exhausted all his resources, all for the sake of the top experts in the merchant guild.
These combat suits could be provided to the soldiers under his command, at least increasing their strength by several percent.
Just then, Kureha smiled and said something.
" Lin Yuan, I have another surprise for you!"
Lin Yuan was taken aback and looked at Kureha.
"Oh, tell me about it!"
"Haha, I saw that Caesar said he could create Artificial Devil Fruit, so I did some research and then eliminated the side effects."
Lin Yuan was overjoyed. Devil Fruit without side effects would definitely be a great asset.
"However, these Devil Fruit can only be created for Zoan; we can't create Paramecia or Logia. Moreover, compared to Devil Fruit, artificial ones are much less powerful."
Lin Yuan looked at Kureha and the others in astonishment. Even with his strength, he was greatly shocked. These people were indeed top talents. They were no different from the bio-engineered humans they had created, and even more advanced.
"Haha, sure. Within six months, you guys speed up production, produce as many as you can, and then I'll send someone to collect them."
"No problem, we should be able to manufacture tens of thousands within six months."
Smiles appeared on everyone's faces. Tens of thousands of artificial Devil Fruit User —the thought was terrifying.
"By the way, all the Weapon Dial on the Sky Island were used on the Sky Island's warriors, and they can form a force of five thousand."
"Well, you guys figure it out!"
Lin Yuan didn't care about these people on Sky Island; they were better than nothing!
Finally, led by Tom, the group arrived at the most powerful weapon in the arsenal.
" Pluton!!!"