Chapter 917

The clash of Armament Color generated flickering sparks of fire.

The two forces clashed against each other,

devouring each other,

continuously eroding.

The surging shockwave from the bursting power swept through Ben Beike Man's body.

In an instant,

Ben Beike Man's body was struck by the air current and flung dozens of meters away into the sea.

Rolling uncontrollably midair, his form appeared especially ragged.

Finally—

Ben Beike Man's body plunged into the ocean, stirring up a towering surge of seawater.

His body, buffered by the current, slammed into the harbor shore of Windmill Village, shattering several stones along the dock.

Boom!

A muffled, thunderous crash.

"So strong!"

"Is this the legendary hero of the Navy?"

"Just the residual shockwave from their clash…"

"Almost left me bearing a heavy burden!"

"If Red Hair hadn't appeared in time to block that iron fist, I'd probably be gravely wounded right now."

Ben Beike Man's face was filled with shock.

"Cough! Cough!"

Feeling his internal qi and blood churning violently, Ben Beike Man began coughing uncontrollably, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, his complexion turning pale.

His internal energy grew increasingly sluggish and chaotic.

Just one punch!

And yet…

He wasn't even directly struck by that iron fist.

Merely the residual shockwave from the punch inflicted serious injury upon Ben Beike Man.

This outcome filled Ben Beike Man with shock and disbelief.

"Is this the legendary hero of the Navy?"

"Incredibly overpowered! Too terrifying!"

Ben Beike Man was still shaken.

Even as vice-captain of the Red Hair Pirates, having faced countless top-tier强者 in the New World,

today,

upon encountering the Navy's legendary hero, he could not avoid an unprecedented psychological impact, his inner pressure immense.

Beside him,

at the harbor's location,

Lu En watched Ben Beike Man, flung back by the residual punch, with a wry expression, his eyes glinting.

"Ben Beike Man…"

"Have you seen the old man's strength?"

"You seem rather ragged, huh~"

Facing Ben Beike Man, Lu En smiled faintly.

As he spoke,

Ben Beike Man finally realized.

At some point,

the Fist Demon had already appeared beside him.

"This brat…"

Ben Beike Man's pupils shrank slightly, his face turning pale with alarm.

He had not noticed his surroundings just now.

He could not help but imagine:

If the Fist Demon had suddenly attacked just then, could he have blocked it?

No, he couldn't.

Very likely…

He would have been heavy on the spot, gravely wounded!

"Thank goodness."

"This brat didn't recklessly interfere in the battle."

"Otherwise, I'd already be bearing a heavy burden."

Ben Beike Man thought with great relief.

Then,

he cast a deep glance at Lu En, pushed himself up with his hands despite his injuries, and stared with wary eyes toward the hero Captain Kapu across the sea.

It was clearly visible:

Red Hair, captain of the Red Hair Pirates, held his famed blade Griffin, armored in black Armament Color, firmly blocking Captain Kapu's iron fist.

From the two bodies as the center, an unparalleled, surging shockwave erupted.

Whoosh!

The sea was thrown up into waves.

Violent tides rolled wildly.

Waves surged fiercely,

Spray flung into the air.

Like a storm descending.

Ripples spread in all directions.

Vast and majestic,

Ocean currents crashed into each other, producing crisp, melodious sounds.

Boom—

With a world-shaking roar,

Captain Kapu swung another punch,

Forcing Red-Haired to retreat and be flung dozens of meters away, the friction of his feet against the ocean current raising towering waves that cushioned the terrifying shockwave coursing through his body.

"Boss!!"

Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu's faces turned pale, their eyes filled with panic and worry, rushing forward to rescue Red-Haired from the dire peril.

"Stay calm!"

Seeing this, Red-Haired shouted to stop them.

He knew well.

Hero Captain Kapu was an immensely terrifying presence.

If they acted rashly,

Feidanbu Society would gain no advantage.

On the contrary,

They would very likely suffer heavy losses.

Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu lacked the strength or qualification to challenge Hero Captain Kapu alone.

Only when he struck could they offer auxiliary support nearby.

Only thus could they ensure Ye Su Bu and Luo Qi Lu would not face Captain Kapu alone, avoiding the grave danger of being severely wounded or near death by him.