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Ever since Enel took control of Skypiea, or rather, ever since the "Gods" began ruling over Skypiea, the Island of the Gods had become exclusive territory. Other than the designated priests and godly personnel, no one else was allowed to set foot on it.
By the time Enel was in charge, this restriction had only intensified. Being arrogant and prideful, Enel would never permit anyone else to tread on the island.
Because of this, the Shandia had been at war with the so-called gods for hundreds of years, a conflict that had never ceased. But just now, they had heard something unbelievable, Enel had ordered everyone to move to the Island of the Gods!
"What on earth is going on?" The Shandia warriors were filled with doubt and confusion.
At that moment, Wyper's eyes flashed sharply as he spoke in a deep voice: "Do you still remember that unidentified flying object that crashed into the Divine Palace not long ago?"
"Wyper, are you saying those people have something to do with Enel?" A warrior behind him asked in surprise.
Wyper nodded slightly, narrowing his eyes as he spoke. "I'm afraid so."
"So what do we do?" The warriors exchanged glances, hesitant.
"We stay here. The Island of the Gods is the homeland of us Shandia. It belongs to us!"
Wyper replied firmly.
They were originally lying in wait for an opportunity to attack the island and this situation had now become the perfect chance to observe what exactly Enel and that mysterious group were planning.
A few hours later, as the Shandia warriors continued hiding in the jungle, they suddenly discovered that a large number of Angel Island residents were also heading this way. All of them wore confused expressions on their faces. They carried large bundles, some even bringing their families, like they were moving their entire homes.
Over the next two days, by Enel's order, a massive migration began on Skypiea. Since the population wasn't too large, the relocation was completed in just two days.
"There are four people standing behind Enel. Judging by their manner, their status seems equal to his."
"Especially that freckled kid, he controls the Power of Flame. He's strong!"
"And the red-nosed guy, he can freely disassemble and reassemble his body!"
From the shadows, the Shandia warriors carefully observed and gathered valuable intelligence.
Enel stood prominently, using Mantra (Observation Haki-like ability) to track everyone's movements in detail. As for the Shandia warriors, he merely smiled coldly and ignored them.
To him, these rough, backward warriors were never worth paying attention to.
"Also, Enel seems to be injured. I suspect those people were the ones who did it." Wyper said gravely.
The other warriors were shocked, their hearts shaken.
If what Wyper said was true, then just who were those people, that they could actually injure the lightning-controlling god Enel?
Just then, a thin man dressed in a black dragon robe, carrying an ancient sword on his back, stepped forward. As he walked toward Enel, a sudden pressure swept over the entire area, causing everyone to instinctively look toward him.
What made Wyper's pupils shrink even more was that, in Enel's eyes, there was a flash of fear the moment this man arrived.
"Who... is this man?!" Wyper's body trembled.
At first glance, the young man didn't seem remarkable. But with closer observation, it became clear that his body exuded a domineering aura, a pressure that made one's heart silently quake.
His presence was sharp, yet restrained, like the edge of a sword hidden in its sheath. The kind of kingly presence that made people instinctively cautious.
Wyper watched as the man walked straight to the front, even Enel couldn't help but step back, yielding the central position to him. Then, a smile appeared on the man's face.
That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, like life returning to the world after winter. It brought a breeze of calm over everyone present, filling them with an inexplicable sense of comfort.
"This man... is no ordinary figure!"
In an instant, Wyper's heart became heavier than ever.
As a great warrior of the Shandia, he wasn't just the strongest in combat, his intuition was also top-notch. The aura coming from that man, he sensed it clearly.
"It's an honor to meet everyone from Skypiea, and I'm very pleased to share some news with you all." The man smiled gently, facing everyone currently present on the Island of the Gods.
Even though the people were scattered across different locations, disorganized and loosely grouped, the man's soft voice magically reached each person's ears, leaving them secretly astonished.
"That news is, God Enel has joined the nation I belong to: the Qin's Nation. Which means, from this moment on, all of you in Skypiea are also part of Qin's Nation!"
That simple sentence made those who were more sensitive instantly change expression. Shocked, they all turned their gaze toward the man.
"Qin's Nation!" Wyper exchanged a glance with Laki behind him, their eyes filled with gravity.
"Since we are now people of Qin's Nation, naturally, we must return to where we truly belong."
"I've heard that you have been waging wars over the land on this Island of the Gods. That's quite surprising to me."
"This land, which is as common as dirt in the Blue Sea, actually sparked conflict here."
"Sighing at this, I made a decision, and that is..."
He paused slightly, and under the gaze of the crowd, Qin Yi smiled, then uttered a phrase that sent chills down countless spines.
"To sink the Island of the Gods, return it to the Blue Sea!"
"What?!"
In an instant, the people of Skypiea burst into chaos. Every face was filled with shock, expressions of disbelief spreading like wildfire. People couldn't help but start murmuring in panic.
"That's impossible!"
"This place is ten thousand meters above the Blue Sea! Even if it didn't shatter on impact, how could it possibly fall down in one piece?"
"He's insane! Is he a madman?"
Cries of disbelief echoed.
Wyper's expression also changed drastically in that moment. He couldn't believe what he had just heard.
The origins of the Shandia came from legend, he had some vague knowledge of it. But he never imagined… that it truly originated from the Blue Sea.
"What exactly is this man saying?" Wyper muttered, stunned.
"Please trust me. This will be a stable and safe process. After all, from now on, you are all citizens of my Qin's Nation." Qin Yi stood atop the highest point, speaking with a smile.
That smile, coupled with his kingly presence, somehow brought an odd sense of calm to the crowd. Though doubts remained, no major panic broke out.
"Dust to dust, earth to earth. Enel, are you curious about the world below?"
As he said this with a smile, Qin Yi turned to face Enel.
Enel, still wrapped in bandages, trembled all over. Instinctively, he feared Qin Yi. But in the face of the question, he couldn't help but reveal a look of anticipation.
"The Blue Sea? I'm very interested."
"Hahaha, now you're curious about the Blue Sea. In the future, once you uncover certain truths, you might be even more interested in other worlds."
"I admire that spirit of exploration and that pursuit of dreams."
Qin Yi laughed and praised Enel.
Enel looked flattered, staying silent, terrified that another punch might be incoming.
Soon after, Qin Yi ordered Enel's Divine Guard to begin preparations to stabilize the operation.
Five hours later, he stood high above, gazing down at the protective frameworks now anchored across the island. Taking a deep breath, he suddenly raised his head.
"Whoosh!"
In an instant, Qin Yi shot into the sky. When he reached 800 meters above ground, his body stopped.
"Then, dust to dust, earth to earth! From whence it came, let it return!"
This dream once held by Enel in the original story, would now be realized by him!
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