Chapter 218

In response to the call of the Magic Pingyi Society.

As the president of the Mage Society, Makarov needed to discuss various matters, so he set off ahead.

Natsu, Erza, and the others first healed their injuries from the battle with the Akatsuki organization before setting out.

It is worth mentioning that although Lin Cheng had disrupted the allied army's subjugation of the Six Demons midway, Wendy ultimately still joined Fairy Tail.

Roblu was, after all, only a soul. The moment he witnessed the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, he knew clearly that he could no longer protect Wendy, and entrusting her to a powerful guild was the right choice.

Thus, with Wendy's joining, the adventure party from the original work had truly assembled.

Moreover, with Wendy around, Natsu and the others' injuries also recovered rapidly.

The moment his injuries eased slightly, Natsu could barely wait and set off.

Because of this, Erza and the others had no choice but to follow along.

However, what they did not expect was that, while still on the road, they received news that someone from another world had broken into the city where the Magic Pingyi Society was located and caused a great commotion.

Although they had long harbored an ominous premonition, when the group arrived at the Magic Pingyi Society, the city's terrible state still shocked them deeply.

The shattered, scarred city, nearly reduced to a flaming ruin, the devastating casualties among the mages, and the completely broken city walls were all deeply imprinted in their minds.

Not only Natsu and the others, but the Holy Ten Mages and the presidents of the major guilds who arrived one after another were also deeply shocked by the scene before them.

Extremely worried about Makarov, Natsu and the others immediately rushed into the ruins, and only relaxed slightly after learning that Makarov was not dead and had already received treatment.

After learning where Makarov was resting, the scene of Natsu kicking open the door unfolded.

The moment he stepped inside, Gangyijin Sect saw Makarov covered in injuries, and Natsu's eyes filled with rage.

"Who was it that hurt you!"

"I'll kill him!"

The next moment, without waiting for Makarov to finish speaking, flames erupted from Natsu's body as he prepared to dash out the door.

Fortunately, Erza, who was standing nearby, was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and grabbed Natsu by the back of his collar in one swift motion.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to find those councilors and ask them where those guys are."

Seeing this, Makarov shook his head and said.

"It's useless, Natsu. The councilors are also at a loss over this matter right now."

Gray stepped forward and asked: "Old man, is it the Akatsuki organization again?"

Last time, ever since the Akatsuki organization and the Monu Sect joined hands, Gray had been keeping a close eye on them. The moment he heard this news, his mind instinctively assumed it was all the Akatsuki organization's doing.

"No, it's not. This time it's from the Grand Line, one of the Three Admirals of the World Government—Akainu."

"World Government? Three Admirals?"

Upon hearing this extremely familiar yet strange name, the group froze for a moment.

Ever since the subjugation of the Akatsuki organization, they had almost pushed it to the back of their minds, never expecting it was actually the World Government of the Grand Line.

Lucy asked curiously: "But why would the World Government attack the Magic Pingyi Society at such a critical juncture?"

According to Ace and Aizen's descriptions of the World Government, it was an existence similar to the Magic Pingyi Society, a force that claimed to bear the banner of justice.

Lucy could not figure out why such a worldwide organization would suddenly make a move against the Magic Pingyi Society.

Logically speaking, don't the Magic Pingyi Society and the World Government hold opposing beliefs toward each other?

"That is also the question I am currently pondering."

Makarov lay on the bed and said in a deep voice.

The opponent's strike came too suddenly, and at such a critical time, that Makarov suspected the other side might have been plotting it deliberately.

However, upon further reflection, Makarov dismissed this possibility.

The reason was also very simple.

Akainu had said from the start that he came to this world to seek strength capable of cooperation.

Given the opponent's strength, if they wanted to strike against the Magic Pingyi Society, there was no need for so many pleasantries—they could have simply attacked directly.

In other words, this incident might really just be a difference in ideology.

"After the Akatsuki organization and the Monu Sect, now the World Government too?"

Undoubtedly, the trouble this time was so severe that Makarov's head was about to explode.

……

Some are happy, some are worried.

But clearly, Lin Cheng is the happy one.

After arranging for Akainu to break into the Magic Pingyi Society's headquarters, the emotion value in his mind once again surged dramatically.

Adding the emotion value left over from purchasing Blackbeard last time, the total emotion value Lin Cheng currently possessed had reached a full five hundred million!

"Open the Premium Mall!"

Therefore, after obtaining such a massive amount of emotion value, Lin Cheng naturally could not waste it.

After passing over a series of strong figures in succession, Lin Cheng's gaze finally settled on a terrifying figure.......

It was a man holding a young blade, with a white crescent-shaped beard on his face, draped in a long robe.

Just by looking, Lin Cheng could feel the oppressive aura emanating from the other party.

"System, I want to redeem Bai Huzi!"

【Ding! Four Emperor · Bai Huzi S-rank Puppet, price 250 million emotion value】

【Direct purchase 500 million emotion value, confirm redemption?】

Ace is here, Blackbeard is here.

When he had drawn Ace, a restless idea had surfaced in Lin Cheng's mind.

That was to recreate the Marineford War!

GLOSSARY:

【Lin Cheng, Hu Zi, Bai Huzi, Bai Long, Monu Sect, Dagong Society, Fapingyi Society, Pingyi Society, Gonghuide Society, Gangyijin Sect, Gedagong Society, Lizenme Society】

But because his Emotion Value was too low and he didn't have enough puppets, this idea had been shelved.

It wasn't until he redeemed Blackbeard that this idea was finally set in stone.

For this reason, Lin Cheng had been saving up Emotion Value all along, in order to redeem the puppet Whitebeard.

"Just barely enough? Truly worthy of being hailed as the strongest man in the Pirate World."

Regarding the Emotion Value required for Whitebeard, Lin Cheng's face showed a slight trace of surprise, yet he did not feel it was unexpected.

Because Whitebeard was worth that price.

"Redeem."

Without a shred of hesitation, Lin Cheng said immediately.

【Ding! Successfully redeemed S-Rank puppet 'Emperor of the Sea · Whitebeard', current star rating: ☆】

As the words fell, the puppet Whitebeard appeared in Lin Cheng's system backpack space,

At the same time, the attribute panel pertaining to the puppet Whitebeard also surfaced in Lin Cheng's mind.

【Edward Newgate】

【S-Rank Puppet】

【Star Rating: ☆】

【Pirate Series: One of the Four Emperors, Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates】

【Ability: Tremor-Tremor Fruit】

【Special Effects: Fruit Ability · First Awakening (☆ Unlocked) Three Colors of Haki (☆ Unlocked) Peak Combat Power (☆☆ Unlocked) Fruit Ability · Second Awakening (☆☆☆ Unlocked)】

With Whitebeard's appearance, all of Lin Cheng's Emotion Value was cleared.

Five hundred million Emotion Value cleared just like that, yet Lin Cheng felt no heartache at all.

Because he believed Whitebeard could bring him returns far exceeding five hundred million!

"Then…"