Chapter 469: Im's True Face!
"Is that so~"
Gao Wen neither affirmed nor denied it; or rather, he simply did not care.
Having reached this point, he had already stepped into a non-human realm; calling him a god walking the earth would be no exaggeration.
Whether it was Im, the Five Elders below who had lost seventy percent of their courage merely upon seeing him, or the grotesque army of demons behind them.
To him, there was little difference between them.
Myth.
Too strong.
It far exceeded Gao Wen's original expectations; furthermore, after the Crimson Dragon's already heaven-defying abilities awakened, it could now dominate the leyline energy beneath the seas...
In Gao Wen's view, the outcome of this battle had long been sealed.
What truly surprised him was Im's face.
"Vivi..."
"No!"
"Queen Lily!"
Beneath that pure white hood lay a face ninety percent identical to Vivi's!
"So that's it; did you steal Queen Lily's body back then?!"
Im paused, reaching out to gently touch her own face—or rather, the face of this body.
It was an exceedingly beautiful face; unlike Vivi, who had not yet fully matured, Queen Lily's face had shed the childishness of youth, appearing more mature and intellectual.
Yet such a face was now twisted into an exceptionally grotesque smile!
"Truly beyond Mu's expectations; you know quite a lot!"
"If not for that woman interfering back then, how could the remnants of Joyboy have escaped Mu's pursuit?!"
"Nor would it..."
"... indirectly lead to the birth of a monster like you!"
As these words were spoken.
Im's gaze fell upon Gao Wen, her eyes filled with apprehension.
Two years later, seeing Gao Wen again, she found herself unable to describe the shock within her heart in words.
Two years ago, also in Britannias, borrowing Gunshi's body, she had seen Gao Wen for the first time.
Back then, although Gao Wen was strong, to Im he was merely a slightly troublesome toy, far from being considered a threat.
But after two years, Gao Wen had reached a level she could no longer comprehend.
Even without exchanging blows, the omnipresent sense of crisis in the air made Im feel deeply alarmed, confirming that the man before her had surpassed the former Joyboy!
At the same time, the greed in her heart became even harder to suppress!
Once I obtain this body, the world...
Will be mine—!
Hm?!
While Im was lost in thought, Gao Wen before her eyes had already vanished without a trace; by the time she regained her senses, a massive hand was already pressing against her face.
So fast!
When did this fellow make his move?!
Feeling the pain spreading across her face, Im was terrified to the extreme, while Gao Wen's indifferent voice sounded in her ears at that very moment:
"If we fight here, all of Britannias might get sunk; we..."
"... shall change the battlefield!"
Boom—!
A sonic boom suddenly erupted in the air; by the time this explosive sound reached the ears of those present, Gao Wen and Im had already vanished from the battlefield.
Only countless experts from both sides remained facing off!
"Lord Im..."
Although Saturn did not know what had happened, sensing Gao Wen's overwhelmingly powerful aura, a vague unease arose in his heart.
Before even making a move...
Was Lord Im already suppressed?!
Moreover, at such a critical moment, Knight Gao Wen chose to take Lord Im out of the battlefield; could it be that he already knew about the ability of Black Turn Domination?!
Was this a decision made to prevent the Round Table Knights under his command from being dominated by Lord Im and turning against him?
Or perhaps...
... it was merely a simple coincidence?!
The others likewise harbored doubts.
However.
They no longer had time to think further.
From high above, countless overwhelmingly powerful auras descended like meteors.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Continuous roars sent dust and smoke flying into the sky, only to be torn apart the next instant.
Purple flames soared into the clouds, intending to burn everything to ashes!
Instantly donning a purple battle suit, Sanji shot out from within, landing a Devil Wind Leg kick like a meteor striking the earth squarely on Saturn, kicking the latter back hundreds of meters and smashing through several Shanfeng before finally coming to a halt!
"This fellow... is my prey!"
"Ho~"
"Rare for you, Curly-Brows, to be so fired up!"
Accompanied by crisp footsteps, Zoro slowly emerged from the dust and smoke.
Crimson Oni Cry swirled around his body, and paired with the Murasama in his hand, radiating killing intent in full force, he appeared utterly unmatched in sharpness!
"Then it's about time I found an opponent worth fighting!"
Zoro's gaze fell upon the cold, stern face of Saint Nashor, he lightly licked his lips, and then charged forward with his blade drawn!
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Blades colliding at extreme speed struck sparks in the air, like performing a symphony!
The battle was about to erupt!
Barrett dominated the earth, activating his strongest form, Bullet, to face the legendary Rayleigh Garp, intending to send off the man he had once chased.
Hawk-Eyes sliced Shanks in half at the waist; after witnessing the latter's body heal with rapid speed, his grip on the sword tightened, and his eyes grew even more resolute!
"Shanks..."
"Let me see you off on your final journey!"
Akin instantly activated three bones, relying on the powerful body of the Six Heavenly Demon Kings, and punched Saint Warcury squarely in the face amidst the latter's roar!
Xiang Keluo soared through the sky, fighting and slaughtering amidst that giant army the tallest, most dangerous existence bearing the name Loki.
In the sky, on the earth, everyone on this battlefield simultaneously launched a life-or-death slaughter!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
Dust and smoke dispersed for dozens of li.
Sharp sword qi tore through the clouds in the sky, while violent flames made the air scorching hot.
Furthermore, towering giants howled up at the heavens.
Avalon transformed into an iron man a thousand meters tall, swinging a massive fist like a mountain range down from the sky, forcibly collapsing the surrounding earth, with violent ripples extending for dozens of li yet to subside.
Heaven and earth instantly fell silent!
This was a battle that would decide the future of the world, and also a battle that would decide the fate of everyone present.
Even when facing former comrades or close friends, there was no intention of holding back; personally sending the other party to hell was the greatest respect and the best choice.
A dozen minutes later.
A thousand li away.
Off the coast of Britannias.
The seawater churned, and the clouds churned.
The aftermath triggered by the ascension of Britannias raised wave after wave, nearly swallowing everything, spreading for hundreds of li.
Like a near-natural disaster, it crushed every ship and island it touched!
Im struggled to break free from Gao Wen's palm, unable to help but gasp heavily, momentarily filled with both shock and terror.
Eight hundred years!
For eight hundred years, he had never felt the sensation of being held in someone's palm like a plaything!
Although his evaluation of Gao Wen in his heart had already been raised to the limit of his predictions, at this moment Im realized he had still underestimated the man before him!
He had underestimated the true value of withstanding an ancient weapon!
But the more this was the case, the harder it became for him to suppress the greed in his heart!
As long as...
As long as he could obtain this body!
Zing—!
Sharp and domineering sword qi flew past Im's side, parted the sea, tore the sky, and raced all the way to the limit of Im's perception!
He subconsciously looked up, meeting Gao Wen's indifferent gaze:
"I don't have much time to waste on you."
"You are indeed stronger than I expected, but at most, you are no different from before I broke through."
"Boring!"
"Extremely boring!"
End of Chapter
