章 214: Chapter 214: Elbaf
"Wow! It's Dad's Hades God of the Underworld! It's so huge!"
"Ah—ow!"
Esdeath, full of excitement, ran up to the shore, ready to leap onto the ship. But the next moment, as she leaped halfway up, she fell back down, clutching her sore bottom. She angrily glanced at the Gravity Homies on her wrist—if it weren't for this device weighing her down, she'd have easily jumped aboard!
"Hehehe, silly sister! So grown-up and still tripping over yourself."
With a skewer of roasted meat in hand, Akame grinned mischievously as she climbed the ladder onto the ship, not forgetting to taunt her older sister. "There's a ladder right here! Why bother jumping and embarrassing yourself?"
"Why you—Akame! Just you wait! How dare you make fun of me! I'll take that skewer from you!"
Seeing Akame's teasing look, Esdeath quickly got up, charging at her younger sister to snatch the skewer.
"Ah! Big brother, help me! Sister's gone crazy and wants to take my food!"
Akame, eyes twinkling with mischief, ducked behind Gai Nie and pleaded for his protection, while hurriedly stuffing as much meat as she could into her mouth.
Watching the children's playful antics, Li Yuan and Shaki exchanged warm smiles before boarding the ship.
Following behind Li Yuan were several loyal and fierce captains and officers. Howard had chosen to stay back to guard their home, while the other top officers joined Li Yuan on the voyage.
"Hahaha, all right, lads, let's set sail!"
Standing at the bow, Li Yuan shouted with a hearty laugh, and at once, the ships in the fleet pulled out of port.
Aside from the Hades God of the Underworld, this fleet also included a massive four-hundred-meter ship, specially designed to accommodate the towering frames of the Giants. In addition, several merchant vessels accompanied them, laden with goods specifically intended for trade with Elbaf.
As the Hades God of the Underworld set off, the calm waters of the New World were once again stirred by this movement. After all, the Infinite Pirates were one of the two most powerful pirate crews in the New World. Whenever Li Yuan made a move, the entire New World took notice.
However, when they realized that Li Yuan was merely setting out on a journey and not launching a war, the other powers let out a collective sigh of relief. None of them wanted another war so soon after the last one.
Still, they kept a close watch on his movements, knowing that any trip significant enough for Li Yuan himself to undertake was bound to be noteworthy.
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Marine Headquarters:
"Damn it! What's that Infinite Pirates crew up to now?!"
Steel Bone Kong scowled, irritated as he received word of the Infinite Pirates' movements. The Marines might not be able to control what happened in the New World, but they still kept close tabs on all relevant information. After all, they couldn't afford to be caught off guard, especially by the likes of Li Yuan.
"Our Intel team believes he's heading to Elbaf," Vice Admiral Tsuru pointed at the map on the table.
"Elbaf? The land of the world's mightiest warriors, the Giant Nation?"
"If the Infinite Pirates succeed in gaining the support of the Giants, their power will skyrocket."
Steel Bone Kong rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of the situation. Why did it seem like every time they turned around, the Infinite Pirates were stirring up even more trouble?
"This matter falls beyond our jurisdiction," Tsuru continued. "Let the World Government deal with it. They've long been eyeing Elbaf, hoping to open trade relations there."
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Meanwhile, in Elbaf, the Giant Nation's coastline loomed with immense, towering structures that instantly conveyed the size and might of the land. As Li Yuan's fleet approached, it was clear that everything here was on a grand scale. The ships and people of Li Yuan's crew seemed like mere toys against the backdrop of Elbaf's massive landscape.
Standing at the port to welcome him were none other than Brogy and Dorry, the two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates.
"Gababababa! Li Yuan, you finally made it!" Dorry's booming voice echoed.
"Kekekekeke! Li Yuan, as soon as we heard you were coming, we rushed over to greet you," added Brogy with equal enthusiasm.
"Hahaha, Brogy! Dorry! My friends, I've brought gifts for you this time," Li Yuan laughed heartily, tossing a gigantic sword and axe over to them.
The weapons had been specially forged by Niu Lishan, crafted to match the Giants' scale and strength. These weapons were not just large—they were also incredibly sturdy, designed to withstand the colossal power of the Giants.
"Kekekeke! What a magnificent sword! I love it!" Dorry's eyes sparkled as he grasped the great sword.
"Gabababa! And what a fine axe! Finally, I have a weapon worthy of my strength!" Brogy roared with laughter as he gripped the enormous axe.
"Hahaha! Li Yuan, to thank you for these incredible weapons, we would like to issue you a challenge!" Dorry and Brogy exchanged a fierce, eager look.
For the Giants, the greatest display of respect and welcome was an invitation to fight. Their love for battle ran deep, and they were always eager to test their strength against a powerful opponent.
"Hahaha! Then let's have a match!" Li Yuan leaped from his ship, accepting their challenge with a grin. Among the Giants, only strength commanded respect, and a fight was the best way to prove himself.
"Oh! The captains Dorry and Brogy are challenging the legendary pirate Li Yuan? This is going to be amazing!"
"Yes! It's a rare chance to see our captains fighting together!"
"I heard Li Yuan is incredibly powerful. I wonder how he'll fare against Dorry and Brogy?"
The surrounding Giants quickly made room for the battle, eagerly watching as the three warriors prepared to clash.
"Wow! Dad's about to fight Giants! This is going to be awesome!" Esdeath's eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Of course Dad will win—he's the strongest there is!" Gai Nie chimed in confidently.
"Well, obviously! Dad's the greatest in the world!"
While the children looked on, thrilled by the upcoming battle, Barrett and the other officers stood guard to ensure the kids wouldn't be harmed by the intense fight.
"Kekekeke! Brogy, let's use that move. Li Yuan is incredibly strong; if we don't give it our all, we don't stand a chance!"
"Gabababa! You're right, Dorry! One strike to decide it all!"
The two captains shared a knowing glance, lifting their newly acquired weapons. With an intense battle spirit that churned the air into a swirling vortex above them, they readied their ultimate technique.
"This is the Elbaf Spear—'Hakoku'! Our captains are using their combined strength to unleash Elbaf's mightiest attack!"
Seeing Brogy and Dorry prepare to unleash the famed Hakoku, the Giant warriors around them erupted in cheers. This move was a point of pride, known to all as Elbaf's deadliest strike.
"Hahaha! Then let's make this clash one to remember!"
Li Yuan raised his own weapon, the Seven-Star Sword, calling upon his own formidable aura, which seemed to form a whirlpool in the sky above him, pulling in the clouds to compress them around his sword.
"He's using 'Hakoku' as well? Can a human even perform that technique?"
"No, it's not exactly the same, but it's similar. He's using a technique that's like our Hakoku, yet distinct."
"Two 'Hakoku' strikes clashing head-on—this will be an epic battle!"
The Giants watched with shining eyes, completely captivated.
"Elbaf Spear—Hakoku!" the two Giants roared as they swung their weapons down, their overwhelming power focused into one decisive strike.
"Triple Harmony Mastery Technique—Hakoku!" Li Yuan shouted, meeting their blow head-on, his Seven-Star Sword flashing with brilliance as it collided with the combined might of the two Giant warriors.
The sky shook, and an ear-splitting explosion erupted as their attacks collided. The ground trembled, waves surged, and a shockwave radiated from the clash, uprooting trees, shattering boulders, and creating tidal waves in the nearby sea.
Both Dorry and Brogy stood firm, their faces filled with battle fervor, while Li Yuan's smile grew even wider. He had managed to hold his own against the strongest warriors of the Giant Nation, and their battle had left an unforgettable impression on the watching Giants.
"Gabababa! Li Yuan, your strength is incredible!"
"Kekekeke! Truly the mightiest pirate! We acknowledge you!"
The two Giants, though pushed back, were full of admiration, their battle spirit undiminished. For the Giants, a fight was the ultimate display of camaraderie and respect, and Li Yuan had earned both in full.
In an instant, the two massive shockwaves collided violently, causing a fierce aftermath that tore up the ground. The earth within a kilometer radius caved in by dozens of meters.
A raging gust spread outward, pushing back many of the surrounding giants, even sending those at the forefront flying.
However, the stalemate between the two shockwaves only lasted for a moment before Li Yuan's "Hakoku" broke through Dorry and Brogy's with unstoppable force.
The powerful shockwave even lifted Brogy and Dorry off their feet, hurling them hundreds of meters away before they crashed heavily to the ground.
"Kekekekeke! Li Yuan, we lost, but we'll challenge you again. Someday, we'll reclaim our victory!" Dorry declared, grinning even as he clutched his aching body.
"Gabababa! Li Yuan, you beat us again—this is the second time! But next time, we'll definitely win!" Brogy chimed in. Despite their battered and bloodied appearance, their faces beamed with hearty smiles.
"Oh, did both captains lose? So powerful—truly incredible!"
"This is the strength of the great pirate Li Yuan? I want to challenge him!"
"Me too! Let me go first!"
"Lord Li Yuan, please accept my challenge!"
The giants watching the battle were more enthusiastic than ever after seeing Li Yuan decisively defeat the captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates they so admired.
Their form of enthusiasm was challenge after challenge, for only through combat could the Giants show their true fervor!
"Hahaha! Barrett, Ashura Boy, Chinjao, Karu, Kano—you all get down here and help me entertain these passionate giants!" Li Yuan laughed as he called out to his crew, who were eagerly waiting on the ship.
"Hahaha! My fists have been itching for a fight! If you want to challenge our captain, you'll have to get through us first!" Barrett shouted.
"Exactly! My cone head's been honed and ready—let's test its power against the Giants!" Chinjao boasted.
"If you can't even defeat us crew members, you have no right to challenge our captain! Let me be your opponent!" Karu added.
With excitement, Barrett and the others blocked the giants from approaching Li Yuan. They had been eager to test themselves against the Giants of Elbaf, renowned as the world's mightiest warriors. For battle-hungry fighters like Barrett, Elbaf was nothing short of paradise.
"Yahaha! You dare block our path to challenging Lord Li Yuan? Then I'll knock you out of the way and face him myself!" one of the giants shouted.
Over a hundred giants charged forward, paying no heed to Barrett and the others. Anyone blocking their challenge to Li Yuan was an enemy, and enemies had to be sent flying.
"Hahaha, bring it on!" Barrett laughed, unleashing a powerful punch that sent the nearest giant hurtling through the air.
It was the "Titan Impact," a technique from the Eight Impact
Fist style. After his fight with Chinjao, Barrett had even sought him out to learn the Eight Impact Fist, finding it a perfect fit for his love of close-combat techniques.
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