Chapter 222: A Major Event! The Summit War Begins

Chapter 222: A Major Event! The Summit War Begins

The death of Ethan had a profound and far-reaching impact.

Even after a long time, there were still many discussions about it online.

The identity of Ethan's murderer remained a topic of heated debate, with numerous big shots being suspected.

These accusations forced the big shots to come forward and clarify, some even bringing friends as witnesses to prove their absence at the time of the incident.

A new question arose.

If none of the big shots admitted to it, then who was the real murderer? Who possessed such formidable strength to kill Ethan?

It took several months for the fervor surrounding this incident to gradually subside.

Time passed.

September had arrived.

"Today, I'm going to talk about the 15th Spiritual Realm."

Standing at the podium, Old Chu gazed at the dwindling number of students, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes.

Over the past few months, most students had not slackened, and on the first day of each month, they still ventured into the Spiritual Realm.

Their mental fortitude was admirable! However, as the challenges in the Spiritual Realm became increasingly difficult, it was inevitable that some would be eliminated due to their insufficient strength.

Old Chu's class now had fewer than forty students.

In the spacious classroom, nearly half the seats were empty.

As a teacher, Old Chu couldn't help but feel disheartened.

Those students who hadn't returned were the ones he had personally trained...

The only consolation was that his class had produced two extraordinary students!

Zhao Zheng and Wang Fei!

Zhao Zheng, needless to say, had always been an Overgod.

As for Wang Fei, under Song Haitang's guidance, he had consistently achieved Overgod status in recent months, and his strength had progressed rapidly.

The school leaders had privately approached Wang Fei to inquire about Song Haitang's secret to her consistent Overgod status, only to be bluntly refused by Wang Fei!

This young man was as stubborn as they come, directly rebuking the leaders. He told them to either expel him or keep quiet! The leaders, of course, dared not expel a student who consistently achieved Overgod status, and the matter was dropped.

Old Chu mustered his spirits and continued his lecture, "I personally suggest that you take notes on what I'm about to say, and then take some time to train for a few more months before venturing into the 15th Spiritual Realm!"

"Because the 15th Spiritual Realm is extremely dangerous for you at your current level!"

Upon hearing Old Chu's words, the students' expressions turned serious.

"I believe you've all heard that every fifth and tenth Spiritual Realm poses significantly greater danger than the others, akin to a test or an important level in a game!"

"Among the Extraordinary Beings, most who get stuck in a Spiritual Realm do so at the fifth or tenth level."

"For example, I'm currently at the 24th Spiritual Realm, but I haven't entered the Spiritual Realm for over two years, except for the Universal Spiritual Realm."

"Because I have no confidence in facing the 25th Spiritual Realm."

"Getting stuck in a Spiritual Realm isn't shameful; almost all Extraordinary Beings will encounter this, even the top powerhouses."

Some students showed curiosity upon hearing this, while most remained unmoved.

They were already familiar with the concept of getting stuck in a Spiritual Realm and the increased difficulty associated with the fifth and tenth levels.

"I digress. Let's move on to the content of the 15th Spiritual Realm."

"This Spiritual Realm has a unique world background, set in a grand age of sailing, filled with countless pirates!"

"Moreover, these pirates possess astonishing individual strength and belong to formidable factions."

"There are four Emperor-level pirate crews, each ruling over vast territories and rivaling the Navy Headquarters, earning them the title of 'Sea Emperors.'"

"By the way, many different Devil Fruits in the Holy Land may have originated from this world."

At this point, Zhao Zheng's expression lit up with interest.

The world Old Chu was describing was none other than the world of 'One Piece.'

As Old Chu continued his explanation, the other students also showed interest in the unique power structure of the 15th Spiritual Realm.

"That's a brief overview of the world background. I'll share more detailed information in the class group chat after class, which you can review later."

"This time, the Spiritual Realm mission involves participating in a war between two major forces!"

"One side is the Navy Headquarters, and the other is the Whitebeard Pirates, one of the Four Emperors!"

"First, let's talk about the Navy Headquarters, which is under the World Government and possesses unquestionable strength. Both Admiral Sengoku and Hero Garp are incredibly powerful! The Three Admirals, the top combat power, are Natural Devil Fruit Users, and all of them can utilize Elemental Transformation. Each Admiral is a force of nature in their own right.

"According to our world's power assessment standards, the Three Admirals are undoubtedly at the pinnacle of the Seventh Rank."

"Aside from the Three Admirals, the Navy Headquarters also has numerous Vice Admirals and the Seven Warlords of the Sea who have come to aid in the battle, and their strengths are terrifying..."

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"As for the Whitebeard Pirates, they are joined by 43 other Grand Pirate Crews under their command."

"I won't go into detail about those 43 Grand Pirate Crews, but I'll share their information in our group chat later..."

"The focus of this battle is primarily on the Whitebeard Pirates!"

"The Whitebeard Pirates are the strongest among the Four Emperors, and their power is truly formidable!"

"Within the crew, there are sixteen division commanders, and each one of them is a formidable fighter!"

"In particular, the First Division Commander possesses the Animal-type Bird-Bird Fruit, a Mythical Beast kind, which grants him the ability to transform into the Phoenix. He is known as Phoenix Marco, and his strength is on par with that of a Navy Admiral."

"By the way, our principal also possesses the same Animal-type Bird-Bird Fruit, a Mythical Beast kind!"

"The Third Division Commander, Diamond Jozu, is a Superhuman-type Shine-Shine Fruit user. When he activates his power, his entire body becomes as hard as a diamond, and his strength is limitless, making him a monstrous force. In terms of power, he can even rival a Navy Admiral."

"The Fifth Division Commander, Great Swordsman Vista, is a renowned master swordsman. His dual-wielding sword technique is supernatural, and he can even challenge the world's top swordsman, Hawkeye!"

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"However, the most formidable of them all is the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Whitebeard himself!"

"His power is incredibly terrifying, possessing the strength to destroy the world. He is hailed as the strongest man in the world... If I had to describe him in one word, it would be 'invincible'!"

"Even if Whitebeard were to be placed in our world, he would still be a top-tier powerhouse. According to our standards, Whitebeard is undoubtedly a King-Class Powerhouse, reaching the Eighth Rank!"

"Oh, and Whitebeard's Devil Fruit ability is the Superhuman-type Quake-Quake Fruit."

As Old Chu spoke, he unconsciously glanced at Zhao Zheng.

The other students also turned their attention to Zhao Zheng.

Zhao Zheng couldn't help but exclaim, "Why are you all looking at me? I'm not Whitebeard."

The students burst into laughter.

They had all heard about the power of the Quake-Quake Fruit.

However, no one envied Zhao Zheng.

The Quake-Quake Fruit was not an easy ability to wield. It required not only immense strength but also an indestructible constitution to withstand its powerful side effects.

Old Chu smiled and reassured him, "You may not be Whitebeard, but as long as you continue to excel as a Superhuman, I believe that one day, you will surpass even Whitebeard."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fei couldn't help but smirk.

What a foolish teacher! You know nothing about Zhao's true strength!

At that moment...

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A student stood up and asked, "Teacher, you mentioned the First, Third, and Fifth Division Commanders, but what about the Second and Fourth Division Commanders?"

Old Chu replied, "According to the intelligence, the Fourth Division Commander had already passed away before the war. As for the Second Division Commander, he is currently imprisoned at the Navy Headquarters!"

"The main catalyst for this battle was the capture and imprisonment of the Second Division Commander at the Navy Headquarters, and their plan to publicly execute him. This is what prompted the Whitebeard Pirates to launch their attack."

"The ultimate goal of the Whitebeard Pirates, from start to finish, has been to rescue the Second Division Commander: Fire Fist Ace!"

"The Navy Headquarters has a bigger agenda. By publicly executing Fire Fist Ace, they aim to use him as bait to lure and annihilate the Whitebeard Pirates, thereby intimidating other pirates and solidifying their dominance as the rulers of the seas!"

"Ever since the death of the previous Pirate King, Whitebeard has been considered the most likely candidate to become the next Pirate King in the eyes of the world."

"The World Government, of course, does not want another ruler on the high seas, disrupting the world order. So, the battle between the Navy Headquarters and the Whitebeard Pirates was, in a sense, inevitable."

"Both the Navy Headquarters and the Whitebeard Pirates are the pinnacle of power on the high seas!"

"Thus, this war is also known as the 'Summit War'!"

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Old Chu took a moment to catch his breath and drank some water.

The other students were engrossed in his every word.

After moistening his throat, Old Chu continued, "Navy Marshal Sengoku, Hero Karp, the Three Admirals, the Vice Admirals, the Seven Warlords of the Sea... Whitebeard, Phoenix Marco, Diamond Jozu, Great Swordsman Vista..."

"Remember the names of these powerful individuals I've mentioned. Keep them in mind!"

"If you encounter any of them on the battlefield, stay away. Do not, under any circumstances, engage in combat with them, or you will surely perish!!"

Old Chu's tone was grave, almost like a warning to everyone present.

The students, upon hearing this, took careful notes of the names mentioned.

"There are also other powerful individuals you should be aware of. I'll send their information to the group chat later..."

"Once you enter the Spirit Realm, you'll have three days to complete the task. The first two days are for joining a faction, and the real battle will take place on the final day."

"This mission primarily assesses your contributions on the battlefield. The higher your contributions, the better your mission evaluation will be at the end."

"By contributions, I mean your impact on the battlefield. This can be achieved through either brave combat or strategic planning."

"To summarize, this mission isn't particularly difficult. The real danger lies in the powerful individuals on the battlefield!"

After a brief pause, Old Chu continued, "To be honest, a battlefield of such powerful individuals is not yet your stage. For you at your current level, sharing the same battlefield with them is indeed very dangerous. Even the aftermath of their battles could easily take your lives!"

"So, for this mission, try to stay away from the center of the battlefield. Don't worry about the mission evaluation; surviving and completing the task is the most crucial part."

"I can confidently tell you that 99% of Extraordinary Beings in the 15th Spiritual Realm won't be able to achieve an A-class mission evaluation."

"This is because most make wise choices. As for those who stand out on the battlefield, they are easily targeted by the enemy's powerful individuals and often meet their end..."

"I'm not trying to scare you, but preserving your life is of utmost importance."

After Old Chu finished speaking, the classroom fell silent.

A moment later, a student asked, "Teacher, if we choose to contribute through strategic planning, do you have any good suggestions?"

Old Chu shook his head. "I don't have any specific advice, and I wouldn't recommend wasting your energy in that aspect."

"The opportunities for strategic planning in this campaign have long been exhausted by countless predecessors."

"Many years ago, there was an Extraordinary Being who chose to join the Navy camp in the 15th Spiritual Realm. They suggested to Admiral Sengoku that the Whitebeard Pirates might use Bubble Membrane to wrap their ships and travel from the seabed through the World Gate to directly enter the Inner Bay."

"Admiral Sengoku heeded this advice and made corresponding arrangements, ultimately dealing a heavy blow to the Whitebeard Pirates..."

"That Extraordinary Being received an S-class mission evaluation, the only time someone in the 15th Spiritual Realm achieved such a high evaluation."

"But it didn't work afterward."

"Once this strategy became known, others would imitate it. And if an Extraordinary Being joined the Whitebeard Pirates, they might inform Whitebeard, causing him to abandon this plan..."

"Don't forget, you're not the only Extraordinary Being on the battlefield; there are countless others!"

The students suddenly realized the truth.

Indeed, after so many years of exploration, every detail of the Summit War had likely been uncovered by Extraordinary Beings.

Whether it was the Navy Headquarters or the Whitebeard Pirates, both sides had Extraordinary Beings in their ranks, ensuring that their enemies' schemes would not succeed.

In other words, knowing the plot beforehand provided no advantage on that battlefield.

One persistent student asked, "Teacher, I'm incredibly fast. Can I join the Whitebeard Pirates first, confirm my allegiance, then disguise myself as a Navy soldier and infiltrate the Navy Headquarters? When the war begins, I'll directly assassinate the Navy's high-ranking officials. Is this plan feasible?"

Hearing such a foolish plan, Old Chu smiled helplessly. "It seems you have no understanding of Perception Haki at all!"

"Those powerful individuals all possess Haki as a standard. With Perception Haki, even if you launch a surprise attack from behind, your speed won't guarantee success. Attempting such a plan is essentially suicidal!"

Another student asked, "Teacher, you mentioned that Fire Fist Ace, the 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, is a prisoner of the Navy Headquarters and will be publicly executed on the day of the final battle. What if I kill Ace before that? Wouldn't the Whitebeard Pirates be forced to retreat without their target?"

Old Chu shook his head with a smile. "Ace is of great use to Admiral Sengoku, and he has his plans for when to execute him. If you kill Ace prematurely, not only will you displease Admiral Sengoku, but you'll also infuriate the entire Whitebeard Pirates! By then, you might not live long enough to see the mission's end."

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(Today, with improved spirits, this chapter is an extra update sponsored by the Alliance Leader 'Indifferent'! There will be another guaranteed update later today.)



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