Chapter 235: Beyond the Four Emperors, the Collision of Two Monsters!

Chapter 235: Beyond the Four Emperors, the Collision of Two Monsters!

"This guy, he's terrifying!"

Karp's expression was complex. "He alone can stop the Whitebeard Pirates."

"What's wrong?" Warlord Admiral Sengoku asked, "Are you unhappy about this?"

Karp didn't answer the question. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly noticed a change in Whitebeard's body from a distance.

"Hmm? Sengoku, look at Whitebeard..."

Sengoku knew his old friend wouldn't joke around, so he quickly turned his gaze towards Whitebeard.

And then, his face paled in shock!

At this moment, Whitebeard, who had previously looked dejected, now exuded an astonishingly powerful aura.

Like an aged lion king, he suddenly returned to his prime.

When Whitebeard opened his eyes, a powerful Tyrant Color Aura, no less formidable than Zhao Zheng's, burst forth from his body, directly pushing back Zhao Zheng's own aura.

The two auras clashed in the air above the sea, as if two planets were colliding, each exerting their force against the other.

For a moment, the heavens and earth seemed to change color, and the void trembled.

Witnessing this scene, both Warlord Admiral Sengoku and Karp were stunned.

As contemporaries of Whitebeard, they were naturally aware of his condition.

Although Whitebeard was a few years younger, his physical state was far worse due to the side effects of the Quake Fruit Technique.

Before the battle, Warlord Admiral Sengoku had also investigated Whitebeard's recent condition and knew that his body was in poor shape, plagued by old injuries and illnesses, even relying on intravenous fluids to sustain his life.

When Whitebeard had appeared earlier, although he seemed energetic, his strength was only a facade, and it couldn't deceive true experts.

Warlord Admiral Sengoku could tell at a glance that Whitebeard was merely forcing himself to stay standing.

But now...

Whitebeard's condition had undergone a dramatic transformation? It seemed to Warlord Admiral Sengoku and the others that Whitebeard had completely recovered to his prime.

And it wasn't an illusion; he had genuinely regained his peak strength.

The powerful Tyrant Color Aura was proof of that!

Tyrant Color Aura users, regardless of their strength in their youth, would experience a decline in their aura as their physical abilities weakened with age.

At Sengoku's current age, he could barely use the Tyrant Color Aura anymore.

Whitebeard's physical state was even worse, so he definitely couldn't use it.

Yet now, not only could Whitebeard release the Tyrant Color Aura, but he could also match Zhao Zheng's...

"What's going on? What happened to Whitebeard?" Warlord Admiral Sengoku was shocked beyond words.

Karp was equally surprised. "He must have used a method to unleash his latent potential. With his body in this state, he can't maintain it for long."

"Even if he can't maintain it for long, it's enough to change the course of the battle!"

Warlord Admiral Sengoku's face turned grim. "Karp, you should remember how formidable he was at his peak, right?"

Karp's expression turned solemn, and he rolled up his sleeves. "Sengoku, it's time for us to step in. Those young ones can't withstand Whitebeard in his current state."

Warlord Admiral Sengoku nodded and prepared for battle.

...

Witnessing Whitebeard's transformation, Zhao Zheng was also astonished.

How could Whitebeard have recovered to his peak in an instant? This wasn't in the original storyline.

Therefore, he was certain that the Extraordinary Beings were behind this.

It seemed that Song Haitang had guessed correctly; this Spirit Realm was a trap specifically designed for her.

First, they used resources from the real world to force Song Haitang to choose the Navy camp. Then, after entering the Spirit Realm, they removed Seiryu Admiral and restored Whitebeard to his prime.

Whitebeard at his peak was undoubtedly the world's strongest in name and in reality. Even with the Navy Headquarters' numerous powerful individuals, victory was not guaranteed.

In such a situation, even if Whitebeard didn't intentionally target Song Haitang, she would still be in extreme danger under his suppression.

Add to that the numerous Extraordinary Beings besieging her, and Song Haitang might truly die in this Spirit Realm.

It had to be said that this plan was both vicious and effective.

Unfortunately for them, no matter how much they calculated, they didn't account for Zhao Zheng's strength.

Moreover, they never anticipated that Zhao Zheng didn't want Song Haitang to participate in the battle and had sent her away the night before...

Thinking of this, a murderous intent flashed in Zhao Zheng's eyes. Once he returned, he would eliminate whoever proposed that Song Haitang join the Navy camp, regardless of their background.

Of course, this matter wasn't urgent; he needed to get out first.

For now, the priority was dealing with Whitebeard.

Zhao Zheng's gaze fixed on Whitebeard, who was radiating a terrifying aura, and his eyes blazed with intense battle intent! He also wanted to test how formidable this "world's strongest" was at his peak.

At that moment, both men's Tyrant Color Aura simultaneously retracted.

Whitebeard then lifted his massive sword with one hand and performed a flourish, creating a dazzling display of swordplay.

"Follow me! We're rescuing Ace!" Whitebeard roared, bending his legs slightly to gather strength.

In the next instant, his colossal body leaped into the sky.

The sheer force of his jump caused the Moby Dick to tremble.

As Whitebeard soared into the air and began his descent, his pupils turned crimson red. Then, his sword became enveloped in crimson lightning.

Tyrant's Aura! Zhao Zheng was all too familiar with this move.

Witnessing Whitebeard's descent with the full force of his momentum, Zhao Zheng knew that the next attack would be Whitebeard's most powerful one.

"Vroom!"

A full-powered Armored Color Domination instantly covered Zhao Zheng's fist.

His pupils turned crimson, and his fist glowed with a terrifying scarlet lightning that struck fear into onlookers.

Bone Fist Impact!

Zhao Zheng was gathering his strength...

At this moment, both Zhao Zheng and Whitebeard reached the pinnacle of their auras.

Their terrifying presence rendered many unable to move!

Everyone knew that an unprecedented collision was about to occur.

"Hahaha!"

Donquixote Doflamingo's grating laughter rang out as he gazed at Zhao Zheng and Whitebeard, who was falling from the sky. "What a terrifying monster!" he cackled.

The other Seven Warlords of the Sea wore grave expressions.

Warlord Admiral Sengoku and Garp were about to intervene but stopped upon seeing Zhao Zheng's stance.

Especially when they noticed Zhao Zheng's posture and the intense red light emanating from his right fist as he gathered strength, it seemed all too familiar.

"Garp, that looks like your attack style!" Sengoku demanded, "When did you teach him that?"

Garp looked bewildered, "I'd like to know too."

Sengoku scanned the surroundings and noticed many Navy soldiers still staring in shock. He quickly shouted, "Find cover and get down!"

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, Whitebeard descended from the sky.

His giant sword struck like a mountain, aiming directly at Zhao Zheng.

This was undoubtedly Whitebeard's most powerful attack in his lifetime!

Zhao Zheng had also gathered his strength, and his Sky-Piercing Fist, fueled by ten times his power, unleashed a devastating blow.

The ground couldn't withstand the backlash from Zhao Zheng's attack, causing the surrounding walls and ground to crack.

"Boom!"

An indescribable collision reverberated.

Their powers and auras clashed in mid-air.

At that moment, the heavens and earth seemed to pale in comparison.

All observers felt as if two massive planets had collided, unleashing unimaginable energy.

Then, a terrifying phenomenon occurred...

Between Zhao Zheng's fist and Whitebeard's sword, a void distortion appeared, rapidly forming a pitch-black sphere.

From everyone's perspective, the collision between the two had created a "black hole"!

Terrifying energy erupted from the black hole, forming a powerful shockwave that ravaged the earth.

"Crack!"

The impact shook the heavens and earth!

The shockwave from their collision caused the entire Naval Headquarters building to crumble. Even the Marineford island split open from the middle, revealing a bottomless fissure that ran through the entire island like an abyss.

The shockwave tore up everything on the plaza, including the ground itself.

Not a single word or detail was spared from the destruction.

The distant sea roared, forming towering waves.

For a moment, within a radius of several kilometers around the two combatants, an incredibly terrifying impact inferno emerged.

In the face of such a powerful shockwave, those nearby suffered greatly.

They were flung into the air, along with everything around them.

Even the Seven Warlords of the Sea, located further away, struggled to withstand the shockwave, retreating step by step.

Donquixote Doflamingo curled up, using his fists to shield himself while activating his Armored Color Domination for protection.

Gecko Moriah was the least fortunate; if he hadn't clung to a concrete pillar, his massive body would have been swept away...

Even if he hadn't been blown away, he was now terrified, screaming in fear.

Boa Hancock, the smartest among them, quickly retreated upon seeing the shockwave, avoiding its impact.

Only Hawkeye, with his superior strength, could withstand the shockwave in his original position.

However, even Hawkeye drew his weapon, desperately defending himself.

Further away...

To protect the headquarters building from collapsing, many tall and robust Navy Vice Admirals activated their Armored Color Domination, forming a human wall.

Admiral Akainu and Admiral Kizaru also stood up, pushing forward with their palms, using their strength to withstand the shockwave.

...

On the Whitebeard Pirates' side, the situation wasn't any better.

When the shockwave hit, many pirate ships were capsized.

Even the massive Moby Dick was rocked by the giant waves, teetering on the brink of destruction.

At that moment, Marco and several captains held onto the ship's masts, their eyes wide with surprise as they witnessed the collision of the two monsters.

"Hey, Doflamingo!" one of the captains shouted. "Doesn't this scene feel eerily familiar to you?"

Marco understood what he meant.

Many years ago, Whitebeard and Pirate King Roger had clashed on a deserted island, and their collision was almost identical to the current situation.

A 'black hole' had formed, generating a terrifying shockwave, preventing even the strongest of them from getting close...

Marco clenched his teeth in frustration.

He couldn't understand how someone so young could possess such formidable power, rivaling even his father at his peak.

...

At that very moment, without exaggeration, the entire battlefield had become the stage for Whitebeard and Zhao Zheng. The light from their intense collision overshadowed even the sun in the sky.

The earth groaned, seemingly unable to bear the destruction caused by the two.

Viewers worldwide, watching the live broadcast, were left pale with fear.

"Brother Zhao is just too strong..."

Wang Fei muttered to himself, his expression complex.

It seemed like his mind had been shaken to the core.

In the previous Spirit Realm encounters, although Zhao Zheng had intervened and led them to an SSS-class mission evaluation, there were no powerful figures like Whitebeard.

Therefore, they hadn't witnessed Zhao Zheng's true strength.

Only now, as Wang Fei finally saw Zhao Zheng's might, did he realize the vast gap between them.

...

On the battlefield, the two continued their clash for a full minute before stopping.

Whitebeard leaped back, his gaze fixed on Zhao Zheng, filled with admiration.

"Rascal, to possess such power at your age is truly remarkable!"

Whitebeard laughed heartily. "You shouldn't have joined the Navy. Come, be my son!"

Zhao Zheng flexed his arms and shoulders, which had gone numb from the impact, and upon hearing Whitebeard's words, his expression turned grim.

"I have no interest in becoming anyone's son!" he replied.

Despite his words, the look in his eyes as he stared at Whitebeard was one of utmost seriousness.

Whitebeard at his peak was indeed formidable, with strength that was truly terrifying.

It was even more powerful than Zhao Zheng's current strength, surpassing it by a considerable margin.

Although the clash between the two seemed evenly matched, in reality, Zhao Zheng was at a disadvantage, having suffered some losses. If not for his robust physique and steel body, he might have been injured.

No wonder Warlord Admiral Sengoku had said that Whitebeard possessed the power to destroy the world, and Vice Admiral Tsuru had claimed that no place in the world was safe from Whitebeard's destructive might...

Whitebeard, at his peak, was indeed formidable.

"Is that so? What a pity!"

Whitebeard tightened his grip on his large sword and continued, "Rascal, step aside! Don't block my path to save Ace. Your strength is inferior to mine, and if we continue fighting, I might kill you!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhao Zheng suddenly smiled.

"That's not necessarily true!"

As his words fell, Zhao Zheng's body underwent another transformation.

A terrifying aura emerged from him, enhancing his presence even further.

This aura was filled with battle intent and ferocity.

Soon, a massive amount of black demonic energy rose from Zhao Zheng's feet, enveloping his entire body.

In this demonic state, a pure black armor swiftly materialized on Zhao Zheng's body, covering him from head to toe.

The armor's design resembled that of a black dragon, with dragon claws covering his shoulders and black scales adorning the body. The helmet was shaped like a black dragon's head, its sharp teeth and lifelike fangs framing Zhao Zheng's face, leaving only his eyes visible.

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Zheng had transformed completely.

He now resembled a mighty general from the demon realm.

"This..."

Whitebeard's face twitched slightly.

He realized that the transformed Zhao Zheng exuded a sense of danger, something even Roger couldn't achieve!

(End of Chapter)

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