The battle Chamber of the False Throne " was a one-sided and overwhelming affair from the very beginning.
Imu didn't even need to leave the throne; he only needed to move his finger to activate the power of the " Primordial Light " bound by chains, and he could Definition the rules here. Sabo's Dragon Claw Fist and Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit were suppressed to their limits under that absolute Order Force Field, making it impossible for them to even get close. Instead, they were forced into perilous situations by the CP0 Chief and the cloaked man, and could only rely on their skills and willpower to barely hold on.
Allen was in slightly better condition. His Power of Zhulong was of a very high level, and he could barely contend with it. However, he was like a boat going against the current, bearing the majority of the suppression of order alone. Every collision with Imu's rules caused his mind to tremble violently, blood kept spilling from the corner of his mouth, and the flames of the Torch Dragon flickered erratically. He was obviously struggling to hold on.
"Give up." Imu's voice was flat and emotionless, like a pronouncement. "Your struggles are merely a pointless increase in entropy. To merge into the order and become a part of eternity is your only destiny."
The phantom of the chains of order intensified once more, like countless cold, venomous snakes coiling around the three from all directions. It not only bound their bodies but also eroded their will, utterly obliterating their sense of self and turning them into a cold symbol under the Imu order.
An atmosphere of despair permeated the air. The difference in strength was too great! Here, Imu was practically invincible!
At this critical moment—
" Gum-Gum --!!!!"
A distant roar, filled with boundless anger and restraint, seemed to pierce through layers of spatial barriers, faintly yet with unparalleled clarity, reaching this " Chamber of the False Throne "!
It was Luffy's voice! He's awake?! And he's outside, charging towards the very heart of this sacred land for his crew! That roar, imbued with the will to "liberate," though faint, was like a pebble thrown into stagnant water, creating a tiny yet real ripple in this space of absolute order!
At the same time, Pluton's massive ship shadow seemed to be conducting some kind of "disruptive firing" outside (perhaps Franky and his crew did it on their own). Although it couldn't directly attack the Chamber of the False Throne, the huge energy fluctuations still managed to penetrate the space.
More importantly, Sabo, Allen, Robin felt the unwavering faith of countless comrades from the outside world at that moment! The roar of the dragon, the flames of Ace, the determination of Jinbe, and the shouts of all the Revolutionary Army soldiers and Straw Hat Pirates members! Their will, their "disobedience," and their "freedom" converged into an invisible yet real force that pierced through the seal of the Imu Order Force Field!
"You... are not alone!"
Sabo suddenly looked up, a flash of realization in his eyes! Imu's order may seem invincible, but it is not perfect! It suppresses emotions, obliterates individuality, and rejects all "abnormalities"! And this is precisely its weakness—it cannot truly understand, nor can it completely eliminate, the power of "human hearts"! Especially when the thoughts of countless people converge!
" Allen! Robin!" Sabo roared, "Don't use force to fight against his rules! Use our 'hearts'! Use our 'wills'! To attack that ' Primordial Light ' bound by chains! It's not inanimate; it might still have instincts!"
Imu's eternally unchanging expression seemed to flicker with an extremely subtle change. "Useless noise... will only hasten your demise." The chains of order tightened even more!
But Sabo's words enlightened Allen and Robin!
Allen immediately changed his strategy. He no longer tried to use the Power of Zhulong to forcefully confront the order. Instead, he restrained his power to protect himself. At the same time, he transformed all his spiritual will, his protection of his companions, his desire for freedom, and his belief in the future, into a pure mental impact. This impact followed the chains of order and was directly directed towards the bound " Primordial Light "!
" The Primordial Light... should not be bound like this! Wake up!" Allen cried out in his heart.
Robin closed her eyes as well. She remembered the will of Ohara, the weight of the Poneglyph, and the yearning for "existence" from countless erased histories and civilizations! Knowledge should not be monopolized! History should not be forgotten! Civilization... should flourish! Her will surged forth like a torrent!
Sabo infused his work with the Revolutionary Army's beliefs, resistance against oppression, and yearning for a better world! "Order should not be a shackle! Freedom... is the true meaning of life!"
Three powerful, vibrant, and defiant torrents of will, like three thin needles, pierced the silent " Primordial Light " along the chains of order!
Buzz--!!!
The core of the " Primordial Light," which had been operating smoothly, suddenly trembled violently! The light it emitted flickered and became unstable for an extremely brief moment!
The chains of order binding it creaked painfully! The Order Force Field Imu showed an extremely slight loosening and disorder!
"What?!" A noticeable fluctuation finally appeared in Imu's empty eyes, even with a hint of... shock and anger? He tried to increase his control, but the instinctive resistance from the " Primordial Light " and the impact of the three people's wills made his control no longer so perfect!
"It works!" Sabo exclaimed in delight!
Although it was only a momentary loosening, it was enough for Allen!
"Now!" A light like never before shone in Allen's eyes! The Power of Zhulong operated in an unprecedented way—no longer in opposition, but in merging with and guiding the momentarily chaotic Order Force Field, and combining it with his own power of light and darkness!
" Torch Dragon's Profound Technique - Heartfire Chains - Sever!"
He clenched his fists as if grasping the physical form of the invisible chains of order, and white light from his left eye and dark power from his right eye spread wildly along the chains! Not destruction, but bestowal! Bestowing "heart fire" upon the cold chains of order—with Luffy's desire for liberation, with Ace's flame of purification, with Sabo's revolutionary will, with Robin's weight of history, and with the yearning for freedom of all rebels!
The originally cold and rigid chains of order seemed to be instantly "contaminated," tinged with the colors of emotion and the burning heat of resistance!
• Crack... Boom!!! A crisp sound, as if the rules were breaking, rang out on the soul level!
Several key chains of order that were wrapped around the " Primordial Light " snapped instantly, turning into specks of light and dissipating!
The light of the " Primordial Light " instantly surged! Although it was still mostly bound by chains, this liberation allowed it to instinctively release a small portion of its original, pure, and undistorted energy!
This energy swept across the entire Chamber of the False Throne, significantly weakening Imu's absolute Order Force Field! The movements of the CP0 Chief and the cloaked figure froze for a moment!
"Opportunity!" Sabo and Robin, feeling much less pressured, immediately seized the opportunity to counterattack, temporarily forcing their opponents back!
Allen was panting heavily, his eyes bright despite the immense exertion! They had found a way! Although they couldn't immediately unleash the " Primordial Light," it was enough to shake Imu's seemingly invincible foundation of rule!
Imu slowly rose from his throne. For the first time in eight hundred years, he truly left his throne.
His cold eyes finally focused entirely on Allen and the other two, especially Allen.
"You... you insects..." His voice, for the first time, carried a clear emotion called anger.
"Finally, I've brought you down from your pedestal!" Sabo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned.
The real battle has only just begun!