Chapter 88

"Bai Xiong!"

Zhan Guo had been closely watching the battlefield; when he saw Bai Xiong's general, the Autumn Water Long Blade piercing through his own body, and Su Han enveloping the surroundings in black mist, his eyes nearly burst from rage.

Zhan Guo had already realized that Bai Xiong was likely beyond saving.

A great general, fallen at last.

Looking at the chaotic battlefield now, at those unfamiliar strong ones who had blocked and even overwhelmed the top combatants of the Marine Headquarters.

Then looking at the Seven Warlords of the Sea, idly standing by and doing nothing—he finally clenched his Yaguan.

"No matter what! We must sever Luo Jie's evil bloodline."

Zhan Guo let out a low roar: "Now, begin the formal execution of the evil bloodline of the Pirate King, Luo Jie!"

The two executioners exchanged a glance, then without hesitation crossed their blades across Ace's chest.

"Zhan Guo!"

Bai Hu Zi, who was battling Karp, saw this and roared aloud.

Not just Bai Hu Zi—even Karp was momentarily stunned by the sight.

In that instant, Bai Hu Zi unleashed a Kōshin directly into Karp's body, blasting him flying.

"Zhan Guo! If you dare harm my beloved son, I swear the Marines will never again set foot upon the seas from this day forward."

Zhan Guo's face twitched; he knew clearly that Bai Hu Zi was not lying—given the power Bai Hu Zi and these unfamiliar strong ones had displayed, if they truly turned their full force against the Marines, they might indeed shatter the organization entirely.

But…

The Marines' identity forbade them from bowing to pirates.

"Prepare…"

As Zhan Guo roared, his Den Den Mushi suddenly rang—he froze, glancing at the device.

The next moment, his pupils shrank sharply.

For he realized the caller was none other than the Five Elders.

After a moment's hesitation, Zhan Guo answered the call.

"Zhan Guo! The Sacred Land Mary Geoise has been purged by the most vicious criminals in history! The Fleet Admiral, Ganggu, was severely wounded in combat against them—we are also fighting the enemy!"

"I order you! Immediately withdraw all Marine forces and return to defend Mary Geoise! Not a single inch of the Celestial Dragons' sacred land may be compromised!"

Zhan Guo's face went slack. Had Mary Geoise also been attacked? How was this possible? Before he could reply, the Den Den Mushi on the other end emitted a sharp tearing sound—and the call ended.

"Has the battle on the other front reached this point already?"

Zhan Guo clenched his Den Den Mushi, torn between two choices.

If he did not return to defend Mary Geoise, once it recovered, the Marines would surely face condemnation—or even targeted retribution—from Mary Geoise.

But how many sacrifices had the Marines made to kill Ace, to slay Bai Hu Zi? Now the entire Marine Headquarters was mired in this massive battle.

Even if he wanted to withdraw, could he truly do so?

Countless Lei Guang suddenly surged upward from the center of the battlefield.

"This power… Bai Xiong?"