Chapter 124

[Phoenix Marco]

[A-Class Doll]

[Star Rating: ☆☆☆]

[Pirate Series: First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates, First Mate]

[Ability: Bird-Bird Fruit, Mythical Zoan]

[Special Effects: Phoenix Form (☆ Unlocked), Dual-Color Haki (☆ Unlocked), Advanced Dual-Color Haki (☆☆ Unlocked), Fruit Awakening (☆☆☆ Unlocked)]

The A-Class doll Marco, except for lacking Conqueror’s Haki, had various stats far stronger than the same-level Ace, belonging to the A-rated strength between A- and A+.

Considering the needs of the later plot, Marco, as the second-in-command of the Whitebeard Pirates, naturally couldn't be too weak.

Thus, without too much thought, Lin Cheng directly upgraded him to the three-star stage.

The original Marco already had the strength of a First Mate; with the system’s enhancement, the current Marco already possessed strength rivaling an Admiral—or even stronger!

When the blue flames rose to the extreme, a touch of golden flame appeared, instantly dispersing the magic power imposed by Hyberion.

The blue-yellow flames that reversed the situation did not disappear just like that but wrapped around Marco’s body, blooming with astonishing air waves.

"Wanting to keep me here, it’s not that easy!"

"It seems the First Division Commander is not entirely just a hollow name."

Looking at Marco wrapped in blue-yellow flames, a trace of surprise appeared in Hyberion’s eyes, and then he said slowly.

Although he hadn't used all his magic power just now, it was not something an ordinary Class Mage could withstand.

Like the various guild masters and the current number one among the Ten Wizard Saints, Makarov, who were all somewhat unable to bear it, being able to erase his magic pressure all at once—

I have to admit, Marco’s strength still surprised him.

"First Division Commander Marco, indeed very strong. However, if this is all the strength you have, then obediently admit defeat."

Having raised a bit of interest, a red magic power rose from Hyberion’s right hand.

"Heh!"

The next moment, Hyberion gave a low shout.

The skin under the blue-yellow flames on Marco’s right hand began to surge like boiling water, even bulging into a semi-circular ball of flesh.

Pfft!

Pfft!

Pfft!

Following that, the ball of flesh on his skin burst like a popped balloon, and a large amount of fresh blood gushed out from inside like a waterfall.

"It appeared, Hyberion’s ultimate technique, Blood-Sucking Magic!"

Makarov, who was not far away releasing magic power to resist the pressure, shouted.

Blood-Sucking Magic, the magic mastered by Hyberion.

Through the support of powerful magic power, he can control the fresh blood inside the human body from a distance. According to his own will, he can extract and reverse the flow, and even like a vampire, he can use the enemy’s blood as energy to replenish his own magic power.

Even when absorbing the magic power of some powerhouses, he can significantly increase his combat power; in a way, it is somewhat similar to the eating ability of Dragon Slayer Mages.

The only difference is that Dragon Slayer Mages can convert it into higher-level Dragon Force, while Hyberion can only convert it into magic power.

However, even so.

The power of Blood-Sucking Magic was enough to make Hyberion the second seat among the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar.

Having lost a large amount of blood, Marco’s entire arm shrank by a whole circle.

"Blood-sucking? It’s quite an interesting ability, but it’s a pity it’s useless against me."

However, facing such a dangerous situation, Marco laughed.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!

Blue-yellow flames rose on his right arm, completely wrapping the injured right arm.

After a few seconds, when the flames dissipated, Marco’s right arm had already completely recovered.

The star-level upgrade brought not only the awakening of skills, but also significant improvements in physical fitness, martial arts combat, and the degree of fruit development.

The blue-yellow flames on his body, the Flames of Regeneration, already had powerful recovery capabilities.

After the fruit awakening, unless directly erased, even if hit in a vital spot, as long as a head remained, Marco could instantly recover.

Such a situation was somewhat similar to one of the abilities of the Hollows, High-Speed Regeneration.

"What is this? Recovery magic?"

Hyberion said subconsciously.

"I was careless and almost fell for your trick. But don't worry, from now on, you won't be able to attack me even once."

The ability of the Bird-Bird Fruit, Phoenix Form, is not just recovery; the flames themselves are his only armor and also his means of attack.

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After the fruit awakening, the Flames of Regeneration also possess terrifying damage!

Rumble—!

The wide plaza in front of the main council hall, as Marco’s flames fell—before they even fully landed, the ground had already instantly melted by more than half.

Hyberion put his hands together, and under his control.

Endless blood mist erupted from his body, turning into blood bats to resist Marco’s Flames of Regeneration!

Boom—!

Terrifying energy exploded; after the blood mist and the Flames of Regeneration collided, they erupted with astonishing power.

Powerful air currents continued to erupt with the two as the center. Facing this duel that surpassed the Ten Wizard Saints, a large number of mages and knights began to retreat rapidly.

In the collision, the power of the blood mist was coincidentally restrained by the Flames of Regeneration, rapidly dissipating under the burning of the flames.

"The other party’s ability seems to just happen to restrain Hyberion!"

"This..."

Through the strong wind, a guild master shouted, a look of shock revealed in his eyes.

You must know that Hyberion is the second of the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar, the second-ranked Great Class Mage on the entire Ishgar continent, second only to God Serena!

"Mr. Warrod, what is going on! Hyberion actually can't take down the other party directly?"

Gran Doma looked at Marco, who was fighting Hyberion, approached Warrod, who was watching the battle not far away, and said with an ugly expression.

You must know that the other party is just a division commander. The entire Whitebeard Pirates have a total of sixteen commanders; excluding the one commander killed by Blackbeard and the Ace just captured, there are still thirteen.

Judging from the number one, this Marco should be the strongest, but even so, the remaining thirteen commanders, no matter how weak they are, probably aren't that weak.

Above the many commanders is Whitebeard. With Marco’s strength still being able to fight Hyberion, the strength of Whitebeard, whom they call Old Man, is probably even more unimaginable.

"Mr. Council Chairman, sometimes things are not just as they appear on the surface."

"Although Hyberion’s magic is restrained, haven't you noticed? Hyberion’s expression has always been very relaxed, and even though he is restrained, his attacks haven't shown the slightest sign of weakening."