Chapter 384: This Thing Is Too Strong

The Treasure Guardian opened its blood-filled maw and let out a roar, sending a powerful gust of wind surging toward everyone. Luffy and the others hurriedly blocked it, yet were shaken back repeatedly by this force.

"This thing is too strong!" Zoro gritted his teeth, gripping the sword hilt tightly with both hands.

Blue light flickered in Li An's eyes as he continuously analyzed the Guardian's attack patterns and weaknesses. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he shouted loudly, "I found its weakness! There is an energy core in its chest; if we attack there, we can damage it!"

Hearing this, everyone immediately rallied and launched an attack on the Treasure Guardian. Luffy charged forward first, using his Gum-Gum Gatling, sending countless fists raining down on the Guardian like hail. However, the Guardian's defense was extremely powerful; Luffy's attacks seemed to cause it no pain at all.

Zoro wielded his three swords, trying to find an opening to strike the Guardian's weakness, but the Guardian's movements were incredibly agile, dodging skillfully every time.

Nami, meanwhile, used her Clima-Tact from the side, creating various weather effects to disrupt the Guardian's actions.

Li An dodged the Guardian's attacks while searching for the best moment to strike. He thought silently to himself, "I must not rush; I must find that instant."

Just as the Guardian launched another attack, Li An spotted a flaw in its defense. His figure flashed, charging at the Guardian's chest like a black lightning bolt. At the very moment of approach, he gathered all his strength and smashed a fist fiercely into the Guardian's energy core.

"Boom!" A deafening crash rang out; the Guardian's body trembled violently, and it let out a pained roar.

However, the Guardian was not so easily defeated. It angrily swung its massive claws, attacking Li An frantically. Li An could not dodge in time; the claws slashed his arm, and blood gushed out.

"Li An!" Guo Yao cried out in terror, her eyes filled with worry.

Li An wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said through gritted teeth, "I'm fine. Everyone, keep attacking; we will definitely defeat it!"

Everyone joined forces again, launching a final assault on the Guardian. After a grueling battle, the Guardian's strength gradually waned, and its movements became sluggish.

"Now!" Li An shouted. He, Luffy, Zoro, and the others simultaneously unleashed their strongest attacks. Three powerful forces converged, striking the Guardian's energy core directly.

With a tremendous crash, the Guardian collapsed, dissolving into a pile of light and vanishing.

Exhausted, everyone slumped to the ground, panting heavily. They had succeeded; they had defeated the powerful Treasure Guardian.

Yet, before they could catch their breath, a group of Marines suddenly appeared around them. Leading them was Marine Vice Admiral Smoker, who looked at everyone and said coldly, "You pirates, today is your doom!"

Waves surged against the ship's hull, making a dull sound, as if a prelude to war. Li An stood at the bow, the sea wind wildly ruffling his hair; a hint of unease showed in his eyes. Beside him, Guo Yao held his hand tightly, trying to offer some comfort.

"An, what do we do? The Marine warships have surrounded us completely." Guo Yao's voice trembled slightly; her face was somewhat pale, and her eyes were full of worry.

Li An took a deep breath, his brows furrowed tightly. He could feel the air around them frozen by the tense atmosphere; every breath carried heavy pressure. "Don't panic; we must have a way." He comforted Guo Yao softly while quickly thinking through a countermeasure in his mind.