Lin Muxue gazed at the distant sea, confident that the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew would have no choice but to come, even in the face of such a formidable array.
This was not only the necessary route to the treasure point but also the only path forward. The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew had already dealt with the Sea Beasts and Ferocious Beasts along the way, and turning back would mean little to no gains, slowing their progress.
If they were to retreat out of fear of the alliance of the four major Pirate Crews, it would be futile. They wouldn't be able to escape and would quickly be pursued and surrounded by the alliance fleet. There was no way out; they had to face this head-on.
Onboard the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's ship, Lin Yan, who had contracted with Franky, felt useless and blamed himself.
"If only I could have developed the cola propulsion system faster, even in such a situation, we could have launched the ship and escaped, leaving them helpless. Unfortunately, we can't make the ship take off yet."
Ye Yu said, "It's alright. This battle is something I've been looking forward to, and it's unavoidable."
Xia Ling nodded firmly, "Indeed, if we don't face this, we'll never grow stronger."
Lin Yan nodded, understanding.
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At this moment, the eyes of the entire world were fixed on the live broadcast.
The camera focused on the distant sea, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew to appear.
Soon, the familiar, majestic silhouette of the pirate ship, shaped like a red dragon and exuding an intimidating aura, came into view.
The grand flagship, followed closely by eight auxiliary ships, was the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew.
However, the members of the alliance of the four major Pirate Crews looked on with disdain. In their eyes, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's auxiliary ships were understaffed, with a total of only six thousand people. Compared to their massive combined forces, it was like night and day, hardly worth mentioning.
A cold smile curled on Lin Muxue's lips, her tone full of confidence.
"Hmph, we'll take his ship today."
Ye Ming, standing beside her, gritted his teeth and said bitterly, "My auxiliary ship is among them. I'll definitely take it back this time!"
Li Cang, meanwhile, watched the live broadcast intently, a cold smile on his face. "They're getting closer. We can see Ye Yu's face now, their heavy expressions. Zoom in on the camera."
The live broadcast quickly zoomed in, and in an instant, countless eyes locked onto the screen, eager to catch the expressions of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew members.
Li Cang was certain that Ye Yu must be panicking. After all, facing such a disparity in strength, anyone would feel fear.
Not just Li Cang, but too many people around the world believed that the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew must be shrouded in a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.
However, when the screen clearly showed the faces of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, the entire world was stunned. What appeared before their eyes was not the expected fear and despair, but faces filled with fighting spirit and excitement.
Their eyes burned with passion, as if they were not about to face a life-and-death battle, but a grand celebration.
Ye Yu stood at the bow of the ship, his expression calm, without a trace of panic.
This scene instantly darkened the expressions of Li Cang and Lin Muxue.
Li Cang snorted, "Just pretending to be calm. The gap between the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew and our alliance is too vast. The outcome of this battle is already decided."
Lin Muxue said no more and ordered, "Prepare for battle. The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew is about to arrive!"
The world was abuzz with discussions, filled with sighs of regret.
In their eyes, the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was already in a dire situation, with no escape, and had to face this battle of overwhelming odds, with the inevitable outcome of certain defeat.
"It's best not to let the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew suffer too many casualties. They have many geniuses among them, and we'll need them to fight together when the Navy arrives. I really don't want to see too much infighting among the pirates."
"Although that's true, we civilians don't need to worry. When the Navy arrives, they will only be enemies of the pirates. And in this dog-eat-dog pirate world, battles for supremacy are inevitable. Only by surviving the brutal competition can one become stronger. Peaceful development, on the other hand, would likely lead to greater chances of defeat when facing the Navy."
...
The ship of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew fearlessly sailed forward, and soon everyone was glued to the live broadcast. The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was now only a thousand meters away from the island, and the battle was about to begin!
In an instant, the pirate ships of the four major pirate alliances mobilized, their dark cannons aimed squarely at the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, and countless rifles were loaded. A cold, murderous intent permeated the entire sea.
An invisible, overwhelming pressure surged toward the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew like a tidal wave. Yet, far from being intimidated, the crew members of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew grew even more excited. Their eyes sparkled with fervor, and they were brimming with anticipation, ready to embrace the slaughter.
When Jin Mo and Song Ling saw Ye Yu again, their faces turned icy cold. Remembering the humiliating retreat they had been forced into by Ye Yu last time, they felt deeply ashamed. The anger they had been suppressing now burned fiercely in their hearts, and they were determined to redeem themselves this time.
Jin Mo sneered and asked, "Ye Yu, the day has finally come. Don't you regret provoking us now?"
Ye Yu remained calm, a faint smile on his lips, and replied indifferently, "Not at all."
Song Ling scoffed mockingly, "Still as arrogant as ever, but today, you'll pay a heavy price for your arrogance!"
Lin Muxue also spoke up at this moment, her fists clenched tightly as she recalled the humiliation she had suffered during the Mystic Realm of the Truth-Truth Fruit. She said coldly, "Old and new grudges will be settled today. You made me lose face last time, and now you'll regret it."
Li Cang was even more furious, roaring, "You made me a cripple, with both arms amputated. Today, I'll make sure you become a cripple too!"
Wang Quanshi of the Azure Dragon Pirate Crew also sneered, "Back when you approached the Mystic Realm of the Truth-Truth Fruit, you had the audacity to provoke us as we left. Now that I've allied with them, don't you regret it so much that your guts are turning green? Regret provoking me? Look at this formation—you're doomed today, and we won't pay any price for it."
Ye Yu glanced at them, his eyes filled with disdain, and said dismissively, "It all looks intimidating on the surface."
"Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Lin Muxue, Jin Mo, and the others were momentarily stunned, then burst into uproarious laughter. The executives, the combat crew, and the tens of thousands of people behind them all laughed.
Li Cang laughed so hard he doubled over, as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world.
"Hahaha, this is hilarious, are you an idiot? Saying this setup is intimidating? Look around the world, which top Pirate Crew dares to face such a lineup right now? Even if two top Pirate Crews joined forces, they would have to surrender obediently."
Among those watching the live stream were naturally many top Pirate Crews, such as Bai Shaohan's strongest Pirate Crew with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit Ability User, and the Destruction Pirate Crew with the More-More Fruit Ability User. They had to admit that facing such a lineup alone would result in a crushing defeat, and even with two top Pirate Crews combined, they would still be doomed to lose.
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