The situation was urgent, and there was no time to think. Guided by the Winged Tribe warriors, the Straw Hat Pirates quickly rushed to the other side of the village.
In the distance, amidst the sea of clouds, dozens of bizarrely shaped cloud beasts were emitting piercing howls as they frantically attacked the protective cloud barrier and rainbow cloud bridge at the edge of the village. These cloud beasts should have been gentle, white creatures like clouds, but now they were shrouded in ominous dark purple energy patterns, their eyes were bloodshot, and they were filled with aggression and destructive desire. Their sharp claws and fangs could easily tear apart solid cloud stone, and they could spew corrosive dark purple breath from their mouths.
"These cloud beasts... have been corrupted by some kind of power!" Robin immediately concluded.
"It's somewhat similar to the Devil Factor on Delta Island, but different in nature, leaning more towards... energy erosion and mental berserk." Allen sensed the dark purple energy and quickly made a more precise analysis.
The Winged Tribe warriors were already engaged in battle with the cloud beast horde. They used their aerial advantage to nimbly dodge, dive, and attack with light spears. However, the cloud beasts were numerous, thick-skinned, and fearless, limiting the effectiveness of the Winged Tribe ' attacks, and their defensive line was being gradually breached.
" Gum-Gum - Hawk Rifle!" Luffy first, his rubber arm shooting out like a spear, instantly sending a cloud beast that was trying to pounce on the Winged Tribe child flying!
" Three-Sword Style: Ox-Demon: Brave Claw!" Zoro's sword flashed, and like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, his fierce slashes simultaneously cleaved back the three cloud beasts, leaving deep wounds on their bodies. However, the dark purple energy seemed to be hindering the healing of the wounds.
Ace's platinum flames traced a dazzling trajectory in the air. The intense heat caused the cloud beasts to howl in pain, but the dark purple energy within them was able to Resistance the burning flames to some extent.
Sanji used his Diable Jambe to speed across the Cloud Bridge, precisely shattering the Cloud Beast's joints.
General Franky's laser cannon roared, blasting holes in the horde of beasts.
Brook's soul-wrenching howls were ineffective against the horde of mad beasts, so he switched to using high-speed swordsmanship to support them.
Jinbe's Fish-Man Karate is incredibly powerful, capable of blasting away approaching cloud beasts even through the sea of clouds.
Nami used her Clima-Tact to create thunderclouds and mist to disrupt the beast herd.
Usopp's long-range sniping focused on cloud beasts that attempted to spew corrosive breath or resembled leaders.
Chopper transforms into his Monster Point, using his immense strength to protect the breach in the defenses.
However, there were simply too many cloud beasts, and they seemed to be deeply attracted to something in the center of the village, charging forward without regard for casualties. To make matters worse, the dark purple energy within the cloud beasts that were knocked down would dissipate, polluting the surrounding clouds and even attempting to corrupt Winged Tribe or members of the Straw Hat Pirates who approached.
"This will never end!" Nami shouted anxiously.
Robin also discovered the key. "We must purify the polluted energy within them, otherwise we'll just knock them down, and they'll quickly get back up, even polluting more areas!"
Allen nodded. He floated up and arrived in the sky above the center of the battlefield. This time, he did not use the power of the laws on a large scale, but instead condensed the power of purification at his fingertips, turning it into countless tiny, rain-like pure white light spots, which he precisely sprinkled onto the cloud beast horde below.
These points of light seemed to possess a life of their own, automatically tracking and entering the bodies of the corrupted cloud beasts. The moment the points of light came into contact with the dark purple energy, they emitted a soft "sizzling" sound, and the dark purple energy quickly melted and evaporated as if it had encountered its nemesis!
The crimson in the eyes of the cloud beasts, which were engulfed by the light, quickly faded, and the dark purple patterns on their bodies dimmed and disappeared. They stopped attacking, stood blankly in place, and let out weak, confused whimpers, as if they had just woken up from a nightmare.
The Light of Purification had an immediate effect! Large numbers of cloud beasts were purified, regained their senses, and the wave of attacks immediately halted.
The Winged Tribe watched this miraculous scene, their eyes filled with shock and gratitude. The leading Winged Tribe warrior flew closer to Allen and solemnly performed a Winged Tribe salute. "Powerful Blue Sea Traveler, thank you for your help! Your power... can actually purify the corruption of the ' Dark Abyss '!"
" Dark Abyss?" Allen caught the key word.
Just then, from the direction of the towering structure made of giant glowing crystals in the center of the village, considered a "sacred place," a roar that was even more violent, filled with pain and rage, suddenly came! An aura of the Dark Abyss, dozens of times stronger than that of these ordinary cloud beasts, erupted like a volcano!
"No! It's the guardian of the sacred land— the Cloud Roar Behemoth! It... it's been corrupted too!" The Winged Tribe warrior's expression changed drastically, his voice filled with despair, "If it goes berserk, the entire Kumokakure Village is doomed!"