Chapter 82

In truth, most people did not understand Luffy’s approach at first.

But until this very moment, they finally understood just how important dreams were to these people.

Everyone had lived in reality for too long, and were far too weary, making it difficult to grasp that kind of mindset.

Yet, the plot unfolding before them depicted the perfectionism of their dreams to the fullest.

At this moment, perhaps a dream could truly be realized.

【Sigh, I finally understand a little now.】

【It’s somewhat laughable; how am I any different from Bemila right now?】

【That’s right, having experienced too much reality, I no longer dare to believe in dreams.】

【Don’t mock Bemila. If someone in real life told you there was a Penglaixiandao, would you believe them?】

【I actually suspect it exists now. I, your Daoist master, have become enlightened! Hahaha!】

The comment section immediately turned into a philosophical debate.

Meanwhile, Luffy had already begun to put his actions into motion.

He had always been a man of action, not a dreamer.

There was no excessive reconnaissance.

The Straw Hat Pirates charged directly toward the Sky Garden.

Whether or not Penglaixiandao existed, they would know once they went up to see.

Though called a Sky Garden, this massive ruin was incredibly steep.

The group’s ascent was also very slow.

Only now did the audience realize that the main storyline of this arc seemed to have just begun.

And at this very moment, the sound of hoofbeats rang out behind them.

The group looked back and was immediately startled.

Leading the pack was none other than Matichi.

He was leading the members of the Black Demon Sect in a frantic pursuit.

The audience immediately understood the purpose of this group.

They were here to claim Luffy’s head as a greeting gift for the imperial court.

Recalling the battle between Matichi and Ace.

The audience’s hearts sank; Luffy was definitely no match for him right now.

Seeming to sense their fate, Luffy instantly realized the ill intent of the pursuers.

Luffy was no fool.

He was very confident in his own strength.

But as the leader, he had to be responsible for the other members of his faction.

Truth be told, the overall combat power of the Straw Hat Pirates was not actually strong.

At this moment, the cowardly trio of Usopp were already trembling with fear.

"Charge! Charge up there!"

The steeds galloped upward.

On those steep ruins, a chase scene had unexpectedly formed.

"Zehahahaha!"

"Let’s use the Straw Hat kid’s head as a stepping stone for the Seven Warlords!"

Matichi increased his speed, but their warhorses were clearly not as good as those of the Straw Hat Pirates.

After all, the others had Western Region warhorses.

But that didn't matter.

This massive ruin had only one path.

Once they reached the summit, there would be nowhere to hide.

This was the first time the audience felt a sense of tension.

Unknowingly, Matichi’s sense of oppression was even stronger than that of Sha Zhen'e.

It had to be said that Lin Yi’s portrayal of villains was truly excellent.

Each one was more oppressive than the last.

Now they roughly understood why the segment featuring Matichi and Ace had been released first.

"Luffy, there’s no road ahead!"

Nami, acting as the guide, was the first to speak.

At this moment, the young girl was on the verge of tears.

Firstly, she was the most sensitive to the terrain.

Secondly, she was truly timid.

Robin began to look around, seemingly very interested in these ruins.

Worthy of being a ruin thousands of years old.

Although it was just a tall structure, it did indeed reach almost into the clouds.

It was hard to imagine how the ancients had the wisdom to build it.

The top was very wide, as if a town had once stood there.

But the path ahead seemed covered by clouds, as if it had been broken off.

"The old man said..."

"On the night of the full moon, the other side of the Sky Garden is Penglaixiandao."

Luffy’s eyes were filled with determination.

But the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates had already wet themselves in fear.

They realized Luffy actually wanted to charge across.

How was this any different from jumping off a cliff?

"Luffy, you don't actually believe him, do you?!"

Usopp was nearly crying.

"I’ve caught a disease that kills me if I touch the clouds!"

The others were much the same, only Zoro and Robin showed no change in their expressions.

【Holy crap, just looking at it is scary.】

【They aren't actually going to jump straight down from there, are they?!】

【I declare this show over...】

【This part is a bit unreasonable, right? They just believe a strange old man like that?】

【It is indeed unreasonable, but it seems reasonable when it comes to Luffy.】

The audience fell silent; Luffy was a character truly hard to evaluate, one could only say he was foolishly lovable.

The dangers of the martial arts world seemed invisible to him.

Sincerity was always the ultimate technique.

"Zehahahaha!"

"Nowhere left to run, right?!"

Matichi was already imagining the sight of crushing Luffy’s head.

But Luffy’s expression remained unchanged.

"Charge across!"

"Penglaixiandao is right on the other side."

All the members of the Straw Hat Pirates were almost crying.

Being saddled with such an unreliable and naive leader was truly agonizing.

But despite saying that, no one stopped their movements.

They saw the group suddenly charge through the clouds and vanish from sight.

Matichi and his men stopped immediately.

He gripped his palms tightly, looking at the scene before him in disbelief.

He acknowledged Luffy’s dream, and he respected Luffy’s dream.

He himself is also a person who believes in dreams.

But to make him perform an action almost like jumping off a cliff, just like Luffy did.

He dared not gamble.

"Amazing."

"Whether you are dead or alive, I acknowledge you!"

Ma Di did not feel pity; instead, he highly identified with the other party.

In this regard, the other party was stronger than him.

The group from the Black Demon Sect retreated.

It seems Ma Di needs to find a new target.

And at this moment, the grand plaza was silent.

They jumped; they actually really crossed over.

No, this is too...

And just when the audience wanted to complain a bit, the scene suddenly became bright.

The dilapidated ruins had completely disappeared, and the other side of the clouds seemed to be a different heavenly realm.

At first it was narrow, only allowing one person to pass, but after walking a few dozen more steps, it suddenly opened up.

The ground met the clouds.

Immortal herbs and hundreds of flowers bloomed together.

Everyone was so shocked they couldn't speak.

Is this... Penglaixiandao?

"Hahaha, I said there must be one, the uncle really didn't lie to me!"

Luffy immediately looked up and laughed, but the next moment he was beaten up by the furious Straw Hat Pirates.

"Bastard, don't make decisions on your own!"

"Bastard, we were almost killed by you!"

"What if that uncle lied to us? What if there was a cliff below?"

The actions of the Straw Hat Pirates did not make the audience feel it was wrong; instead, they felt it was more realistic.

This is the reaction a normal person should have.

"I'm... I'm sorry."

Luffy, who had been beaten until his nose was bruised and his face swollen, apologized very sincerely.

He only admitted his own recklessness.

But he did not tell his companions that he had realized how terrifying Ma Di was.

Let the Hall Master bear these worries himself.

[Although I know they will definitely be fine, I still feel a bit shocked.]

[The imagination is really too big; he actually really created a Penglaixiandao.]

[Don't worry, looking from here, there shouldn't be any mythology; the color is just a name.]

[Luffy is actually not reckless; he has already realized Ma Di's strength; this should be the unique intuition of a Wu Lingaoshou.]

[But he didn't say it; really, I'm crying to death, he is so responsible.]

Luffy and his group were fooling around, but Robin had already begun to carefully examine the surrounding environment.

Everyone discovered that this big sister was surprisingly reliable.

And just at this moment, a strange bird cry echoed through the sky.

A person wearing strange clothing and riding a strange bird immediately rushed down.

And at this moment, Lin Yi also added the setting.

[Indian Tribe]

They seem to be the native race here.

Their culture has some shackles.

But they seem to have received help from some people.

Possessing some advanced equipment.

The audience was all confused; it looked a bit contradictory.

The cultural shackles could be seen from the fact that he was riding a bird, but where did the advanced equipment come from?

However, from this, it can also be seen that there are indeed no immortals here.

The native tribe is even a bit backward.

Their clothing even looks a bit like savages.

"Hello, I am Gan."

"Who are you..."

Looking at the attire of Luffy and his group, the strange person riding the bird was very curious.

It seems they hadn't seen people like them for a long time.

"Old man, we came from the Sky Garden!"

As the guide, Nami wanted to figure out the situation around them as soon as possible.

But upon hearing the four words "Sky Garden," Gan Fu immediately showed a shocked expression.

"What, you actually came from there!"

"No one has walked that road for 20 years!"

"The place where the two sides connect is only open for one day a year."

"You are really lucky, otherwise you would have been smashed to pieces."

Everyone immediately gasped.

They guessed that this Penglaixiandao should be able to move.

But they never expected that the probability of landing on the island was so low.

The Straw Hat Pirates were immediately frightened and trembling, feeling a lingering fear.

And Luffy naturally received another round of loving touches.

"Forget it, since you're here, you are welcome here."

"But it's best not to walk around randomly; be careful."

"I'll leave this whistle with you; you can call me if you encounter danger!"

Gan Fu's image was that of a kind-hearted old grandfather.

This gave the Straw Hat Pirates, who had just arrived in a strange land, some warmth.

Nami was still thanking him with a smiling face.

But when she turned her head, she saw Luffy wanting to blow the whistle.

She was so scared that she snatched it back.

[Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter; why does it feel like Nami has a bit of a motherly feeling?]

[I can't ship the romance anymore; it's completely a mother looking at her son.]

[Sigh, there isn't a single serious person in this group of clowns.]

[The one who gives me the most sense of security is Zoro.]

[Zoro also has quite a few moments of being crazy.]

[Didn't you guys notice that Robin is actually very reliable?]

[But she is just a bit untrustworthy.]

The trip to Penglaixiandao was finally getting on the right track.

And the Straw Hat Pirates encountered the first checkpoint.

They even had to pay a bridge toll.

"The bridge toll is 100,000 taels of silver per person."

Hearing this number, Nami almost bit her teeth into pieces.

And as the one in charge of money, she took a look at the Straw Hat Pirates' account.

A huge faction had only 5 taels of silver left.

Just when Nami was feeling incredibly exhausted, Luffy's voice came to her ears.