Chapter 1537

"I didn't explain your identities to them!"

Cheng Long chuckled bitterly and rubbed his nose.

"After all, explaining your identities would be truly troublesome."

"I don't even know where to begin."

Yet, the moment those words fell, the tense atmosphere in the room instantly dissipated.

Ox Warrior, Little Snake, Tru, and others exchanged glances.

Though they still didn't know Su Han's identities, they at least understood from Cheng Long's words that the others were allies, not enemies.

Su Han scanned the room, his gaze sweeping over Tru and Ox Warrior before finally settling on Little Snake.

He slightly narrowed his eyes.

"Animal-type Devil Fruit: Snake-Snake Fruit, Golden Ringed Snake Form."

After a brief pause, Su Han's voice carried a hint of complexity: "Cheng Long, I thought you'd given all the Devil Fruits to the United States."

Originally, when Su Han and Cheng Long exchanged "four-three-zero,"

one of the three Devil Fruits Su Han gave him was the Animal-type Golden Ringed Snake Form Devil Fruit.

"...... I feel like you've misunderstood something!"

Cheng Long's cheek twitched twice, then he glared fiercely at Little Snake.

"This girl is a thief! She stole the Devil Fruit you gave me."

"If not for her significant contributions during the later retrieval of the talisman, she'd be in prison right now."

Hearing this, Su Han nodded slowly, as if understanding.

"Don't be so heartless!"

Little Snake smiled, covering her mouth; the scales on her face slowly receded. Though her smile was gentle, her gaze toward Su Han and the others held a flicker of uncertainty.

From Cheng Long's words, Little Snake deduced that the Devil Fruit in Cheng Long's possession had been given to him by Su Han... an utterly incredible thing.

No one understood better than she did just how powerful the Golden Ringed Snake Form Snake-Snake Devil Fruit truly was... because she was the only Devil Fruit user in the world of "Jackie Chan Adventures."

Even Cheng Long himself was not a Devil Fruit user.

After swallowing the Snake-Snake Fruit, Little Snake realized that by continuously developing its power,

she could achieve extraordinary boosts in combat strength.

The enhancement granted by the Snake-Snake Fruit surpassed even that of the Snake Talisman... to give away such a mysterious and potent fruit meant the giver's depth was unimaginable.

"Cheng Long, you've confirmed where our opponent is, right?"

Hou Jue Wo Ban stretched his body, his eyes glowing with fierce battle lust.

Clearly, the coming battle thrilled him.

"He's in Europe!"

Cheng Long didn't hesitate—he pulled a map from the Conggong Society warehouse, spread it on the table, and pointed to a spot: "Paris, the capital of the Great French Empire... his palace is there."

"...... Great French Empire"

After a moment's thought, Su Han made his decision: "No time to waste. Let's go now."

"...... Wait! You're planning to go to the Great French Empire?"

Old Man, though initially bewildered, quickly realized what they intended: "You're planning to strike at the King?"

Realizing it, Old Man's pupils shrank, his scalp prickled, and he growled: "Cheng Long! Are you insane? You want to attack the Demon King!"

Cheng Long's expression froze as he looked around at everyone present.

He saw their faces—some shocked and terrified, others utterly bewildered.

As if they'd just been told they were going to commit suicide.

"It seems the influence of the Annals of Time is greater than we imagined."

Su Han, with his Kenbunshoku, heard the deep, instinctive disbelief and fear in their hearts... He understood: the reason for this reaction was simply that Demon King Kaidar had ruled this world for far too long.

It had become an ingrained habit.

"Perhaps so."

Cheng Long, now awake to the truth, fell into a brief silence. Finally, a look of exhaustion crossed his face. He shook his head and said nothing more.

Originally, Cheng Long had summoned his friends hoping they might join him in traveling to the Great French Empire and assist Su Han and the others.

After all, Ox Warrior and Tru had both trained in Haki, reaching the peak of the beginner stage, and had shown remarkable prowess in "Jackie Chan Adventures."

They wouldn't be a liability... but now, seeing this, he decided: better not to involve them... "No time to waste. Let's depart now."

Su Han said nothing further on the matter. He swept his hand through the air before him.

With a sharp hum, a Kamatari Gate materialized. Su Han stepped into it... Xuanwozhang Sect, using his Rinnegan, scanned the group, shook his head indifferently, then followed Su Han into the gate.

Hou Jue Wo Ban, expressionless, stepped in after him.

Ichi-Go paused, glanced at Cheng Long, then said calmly: "Don't be too disappointed... the President's strength alone is enough to handle the enemy."

"These guys? Whether they come or not—it makes no difference."

"I know."

Cheng Long sighed softly, somewhat resigned: "Perhaps it's better if they don't come."

But just as Cheng Long and Ichi-Go walked side by side, preparing to enter the gate,

Xiao Yu grabbed Cheng Long's sleeve, her face bright with anticipation: "Uncle Long! Uncle Long! I want to go too!"

"...... Xiao Yu?"

Cheng Long blinked, a look of warmth crossing his face—but after a moment's thought, he shook his head firmly, tapping her forehead with his finger: "Battle is for adults... don't cause trouble now."

"How could I cause trouble!"

Xiao Yu shook her head vigorously, shaking off his hand, and looked at him with hopeful eyes: "Uncle Long! You won't refuse me, right?"

Looking at Xiao Yu's hopeful gaze, Cheng Long felt a headache coming on.

Do you really think the past was just child's play? That was combat! Actual combat against the Demon King and legendary demons.

One misstep could mean death.

"Actually, she didn't have many problems in the past."