## Chapter 687: Longinus and Doflamingo!
"Worm."
Im was slightly surprised to hear this word, as he had almost forgotten about it.
After Stussy finished narrating the report from the Biochemical Research Institute, Im was even more astonished.
Didn't this mean that the World Government, by controlling the Worm, was equivalent to controlling the fate of the entire Eldian race?
For a moment.
Im fell into deep thought, while Stussy stood silently by the desk, waiting.
What use could there be in having the means to instantly eliminate all Eldians?
To threaten them into serving the World Government?
This seemed redundant, as even without the Worm, the World Government was fully capable of slaughtering the Eldians; it would just be a more troublesome process.
As for whether it could be used to threaten 'Ymir'.
To a great vengeful spirit who had 'lived' for over two thousand years and only sought death, the Genocide of the Eldians held no threat whatsoever.
In fact, it might even be something she desperately wished for.
"So, this Worm of the Eldians seems like a chicken rib to us, tasteless to eat, yet a shame to discard..." Im couldn't help but muse inwardly.
However, those primitive Worms seemed to offer room for manipulation.
For example, creating a new 'Founder Titan'.
Then, using this person's Bloodline to derive new 'Eldians', and by the same logic, naturally creating a new 'Ymir', 'Coordinate Space', and 'Bloodline Paths'.
The process was just a bit troublesome and bloody.
It required a primitive Worm to first come into contact with a Human, then wait for them to gain the 'Founder Titan' Ability, and then have others eat their spinal fluid.
Subsequently, those who ate the spinal fluid would need to continuously Procreate descendants, gradually forming new 'Eldians'.
And the 'Founder' who was eaten would be reborn in the Dimension between the Netherworld (Soul Realm) and the Human World (Material Realm), creating a new 'Coordinate Space'.
But thinking about it carefully.
If following the normal biological Procreation speed, it would take at least nine generations for this new 'Eldian' race to Procreate and grow strong.
That's over a hundred years, which is also a bit too much of a chicken rib for the current World Government.
"Can Cloning Technology be used..."
A somewhat Evil thought surfaced in Im's Mind.
Looking again at the Report Document from the Biochemical Research Institute that Stussy handed over, sure enough, these Scientists had also thought of this point and had written it down as an Experiment plan without any reservation.
Now the question was whether he should agree?
"Ymir is determined to die, so she clearly cannot be relied upon."
"For the World Government to fully grasp that Future Sight Ability comparable to 'Simulator Level', it truly needs a 'Ymir' who is Loyal to me and can endure long-term loneliness and solitude."
Im thought to himself.
He was accustomed to thinking from the perspective of Interests.
On the premise of guaranteeing Interests, it would be even better if things could be made more interesting.
Therefore, he was actually somewhat in Support of manufacturing new 'Eldians' in his Heart.
The key lay in whether the Medium for the 'Power of the Titans' should be placed on a Clone or on a Natural Person.
The former's formation Speed would definitely be very fast, and Loyalty should also be guaranteed; they could even be made to have no Feelings, appearing perfectly flawless.
But as a Transmigrator, Im deeply understood that there was no such thing as 'perfect' in the World.
Beneath a seemingly 'perfect' surface, there must be Hidden Dangers that are difficult to discover. This was the 'Experience' brought to him by numerous 'Fantasy Works'.
Conversely, some existences that appear less than 'perfect', with exposed flaws, are easier to Control.
Also...
Im didn't like boring things. Clones had no Thought, no Feelings, which was too uninteresting.
Compared to that.
He preferred to create an interesting new Race, letting them bear the new 'Power of the Nine Titans', even if doing so might require more Time.
This required him to carefully ponder.
At the same time.
Under the respectful guidance of Administrative Officer Senior, Longinus walked all the way from the Deck of the Noah's Ark, passing through four layers of Ship Towers, finally stepping through the Main Gate of the fifth layer.
Saul, clad in Golden Blood-Patterned Armor, greeted the arrival of this Celestial Dragon in a half-kneeling Posture.
Although he was the Commander of the 'Giant God Soldiers', he still needed to kneel before Celestial Dragons, because Im needed to ensure the authority of the Celestial Dragon Class.
It wasn't that being by his side meant they could interact with other Celestial Dragons as equals.
However.
Im's Heavenly Empress and the Shichibukai did not need to kneel to Celestial Dragons. The former goes without saying, while the latter were equivalent to Im's God's Envoys, whom even the Five Elders could not casually neglect.
"So Strong, stronger than the Giant Tribe members on the lower floors!"
Longinus glanced as he passed by. Because his Mask was pulled down, he couldn't see the Appearance clearly, only Saul's orange-red Hair.
His initially awakened Observation Haki allowed him to perceive a bottomless Aura from the latter.
Speaking of which.
The Aura of the 'Giant God Soldiers' on the lower floors was actually enough to surprise Longinus.
After all, no matter how high his Talent, he was currently just a 'fledgling' who had just graduated from the Academy and hadn't experienced much fighting.
As for his Age of eighteen.
One could only say that not everyone was Luffy or Zoro, nor did everyone have their Experience. Not everyone could rival Admiral/Emperor level at twenty-something.
Since Longinus boarded this Noah's Ark.
Starting from the Deck.
The Mind shock he felt along the way was no less than that of Esdeath before.
The huge Golden Belfry, the Thousand Year Dragons flying everywhere, the Super Large Feathered Serpent that could freely transform into blue-skinned Humans.
There were also the Sword-Wielding Baboons and Green-Armored Sea Cows that seemed to be playing around, yet their displayed Speed and Strength were comparable to many Instructors within the Academy.
Although he was an incomparably Noble Celestial Dragon.
Ultimately, he was just a Young Person who had lived in the 'Land of the Gods' in Mary Geoise for fifteen years and studied at the 'Celestial Dragon Holy Palace Academy' for three years.
Especially the fourth layer, which was like both a Forest and a Garden, filled with various Magical Plants and Giant Insects.
It gave him a feeling of a new scene with every step, leaving him dazzled.
Every single Detail continuously elevated Im's image in Longinus's Heart.
He also deeply realized the vast disparity in Status between Im and ordinary Celestial Dragons like themselves.
[Roar! Bang—Roar Roar Roar————]
Suddenly, Longinus first heard a series of violent Roars. When he looked up towards the source of the Sound, he saw a place in the distance that looked like a Plaza.
There was a 'Giant God Soldier' wearing Golden Blood-Patterned Armor.
Holding a Golden Blood-Patterned Round Shield in his left hand and a Golden Blood-Patterned Long Sword in his right, he continuously unleashed seemingly endless Electric Flashes, fiercely battling a 'small' pink figure that was moving up and down with High-Speed Movement.
Every time the two sides collided, a surging Air Current would erupt, spreading in all directions.
By the time it reached Longinus, it had formed a strong wind blowing in his face.
"Who is that person?"
He subconsciously stopped and asked.
"Reporting to Saint Longinus, that is Saint Doflamingo of the Donquixote Family. He is currently engaged in daily sparring with Giant God Soldier Lord Dorry, the Thunder Giant."
Administrative Officer Senior answered respectfully.
"Doflamingo..."
Longinus noticed that the other person looked very young, probably not much older than himself, and immediately felt Doubt in his Heart.
Wasn't he the only Elite Graduate of the first class of the Celestial Dragon Holy Palace?
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Chapter 688: Imu's Third Reward!
Imu wore a loose, pure white Robe, his feet stepping on a soft black and white Blanket.
He leaned casually on a scarlet Sofa with gold-trimmed patterns, silently reading the Medical Arts treatise written by Dr. Kureha.
This Guest Hall covered an area of about four hundred square meters.
However, it didn't have much Furniture or Decorations, appearing quite spacious while looking very elegant and simple.
In the center of the silver and white Domain, several golden-red Lotus Flowers bloomed.
"Lord Imu, Saint Longinus is waiting Outside the Hall."
Ubuyashiki Kanata, wearing a purple Kimono with a Wisteria Flower Decoration in her short black hair, walked in quietly and reported in a gentle Voice.
Speaking of which, she was already ten years old.
Her older sisters, Hinaki and Nichika, were already twelve, so their Height had increased, and the childishness on their faces had lessened.
"Mm, let him in."
"Yes."
Ubuyashiki Kanata heard the command, turned around in her Wooden Clogs, and left.
Not long after, she returned, slightly bowing, leading a Red-Hair youth with a Height of one meter eighty, carrying a Red Sheath Long Sword on his back.
Imu slightly raised his Gaze.
A pair of Golden Pupils with Ripple patterns held a calm Gaze, looking directly into Longinus's trembling azure Eyes.
"Cassius, Longinus, pays respects to our great Celestial Dragon Ancestor, God of the Celestial Dragons, Lord Imu!"
*Bang*
Longinus knelt down without hesitation, his knees hitting the Ground heavily, in the exact same posture as the Slaves in his former home used when kneeling before him.
However, he understood clearly that there was a difference.
Those Slaves knelt before him out of Fear, while he knelt before Lord Imu out of reverence and worship.
"Heh, get up. You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor. We are originally Family. Sit down and have a Conversation with me."
Imu's indifferent tone carried a hint of warmth.
This scene reminded him of when he first met Mihawk.
At that time, his 'Previous self' was also in the Room of Authority of Pangaea Castle, saying the same words, 'You are my Descendant, and I am your Ancestor,' to a younger Mihawk.
Even though there was no Blood Relation between them.
After all, these Celestial Dragons were the Descendants of the twenty Kings who followed him back then.
But as the 'God' of the Celestial Dragons, viewing them as his Descendants was, in a sense, not a problem.
"Yes, Lord Imu!"
Seeing Lord Imu being so amiable towards him, Longinus's original Nervousness slightly relaxed. He thought to himself, "That's right, this is my Ancestor!"
This thought also made him instinctively feel a sense of closeness towards Imu.
He then straightened up and Respectfully sat on the Single Sofa beside him, also getting a clearer view of Imu's appearance.
"This..."
He wasn't sure if it was an illusion.
Longinus felt that Imu's Aura, while not as imposing as that of the 'Giant God Soldiers', was more like the cold Moonlight emitted by the high-hanging bright moon in the night sky.
"Red-haired, blue-eyed, exceptional Sword Talent, sharp Gaze. You are very similar to King Cassius back then. It seems you should be his Reincarnator."
Imu spoke in a deep, meaningful voice, as if recalling the time nearly a thousand years ago.
"My Previous Life was the First Generation Cassius Ancestor..."
Longinus was startled and asked hesitantly, "Lord Imu, do you still remember those Ancestors from back then? Were those Ancestors very Strong?"
"Of course I remember. Every time I see those twenty Weapons in the Empty Hall, their appearances surface in my mind."
Imu's Corner of Mouth curved up, and he looked at the other person with a Smile.
"As for their Strength, it was naturally extremely Strong. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to overthrow the Invaders who descended upon the World from outside the sky."
"According to current terms, each of them should have possessed what is called Admiral Level Combat Power."
Longinus's heart trembled upon hearing this.
Didn't this mean that back then, Lord Imu was followed by twenty individuals with Admiral Level Combat Power?
What a spectacular scene that must have been?
And the extraterrestrial Invaders who fought against Lord Imu and his group must have also possessed similar powerful Combat Power, right?
Then how earth-shattering must that great War nine hundred years ago have been?
"You're right. Back then, the various Influence/Power combined probably had about sixty Powerhouses comparable to Admirals."
Imu lightly spoke words that sent shivers down Longinus's spine.
Sixty Admirals?
In this current Era, even if you added everyone up, there probably aren't fifteen Admiral Level Combat Power users. But the next second, Longinus realized that Lord Imu seemed to be able to know what he was thinking.
Imu said softly, "You're right, I can indeed hear your Inner Voice. No need for Nervousness, you'll get used to it."
"Yes!"
Longinus immediately became reserved, afraid of thinking anything that might anger Lord Imu. However, he heard the latter continue the previous topic.
"Sixty Peak Experts. When the War concluded, only five people, including myself, survived."
"..."
The young Longinus was dumbfounded, completely at a loss for words. Fifty-six Admiral Level Combat Power users died in one great War?
"That's right, we were the original Five Elders of the World Government."
Imu seemed to have been reminded of the past and was in the mood for a Conversation, which gave Longinus a feeling of being greatly enlightened, glimpsing into the River of History.
"Later, their Life Level did not successfully advance, and they eventually died of old age, while I chose to retreat behind the scenes and hand over Authority to the next generation..."
Speaking of this, Imu lightly sighed. He didn't continue talking about what happened later.
But Longinus knew that afterwards, Lord Imu must have become interested in the Cosmic Star Sea and eventually mastered the Miracle-like Star Gate Power.
At the same time, he was attracted by the phrase 'Life Level did not successfully advance'.
This should be the key to Lord Imu's Longevity for nearly a thousand years. But Longinus was not a rash person, so he naturally wouldn't actually ask.
The problem was that he couldn't stop his thoughts, and Imu still heard them.
"The Domain of Life Level is still too early for you now, and even a bit distant for those Admirals outside. However, you must first reach their level."
"At that time, I will guide you to attempt to touch the Life Level I reached before."
Longinus was ecstatic upon hearing this.
He clenched the hem of his clothes tightly with both hands, suppressing the Excited surging within him.
He hadn't expected Lord Imu to promote him like this, which made his feeling of worship gradually become more fanatical.
He then asked, "Lord Imu, you said the Life Level you 'reached before', then you are now..."
Imu did not answer directly but looked at the other person calmly.
"Remember, Strength has no Upper Limit. There are levels above levels, endlessly."
"Yes, I understand!"
Longinus understood. Lord Imu must have reached a higher Life Level, perhaps even advanced from Human to the level of God.
But when Imu spoke the next sentence, Longinus's Eyes suddenly widened.
"Mm, I called you here this time, besides wanting to see you, I also prepared to teach you Swordsmanship for a month. This is my third Graduation Reward for you. How much you can comprehend depends on your own Ability/Skill..."
## Chapter 689: Absorption and Cultivation of Natural Energy! (Third Update)
Just as Im's Noah's Ark gained a new resident.
Following the conclusion of the 'Two-World Conference'.
The World Government and the three Great Nations of the Imperial Arms World began frequent and comprehensive contact and interaction.
After all, the Agreement only existed on paper.
True Interests still had to be obtained through practical Action.
Firstly.
The First Main Combat Legion, led by Army Headquarters Admiral 'Akainu' and Army Headquarters Candidate Admiral 'Ghost Shark'.
Began packing their bags to return to the Canberra Continent in the Titan World.
At the same time, the Army Headquarters' Garrison Legion dispatched two Divisions' worth of Military Strength.
To replace the former in garrisoning the Star Gate Base within the Snow Mountain, as well as the City where the World Government Branch is located.
To make it easier for everyone to refer to this City, both sides gave it a nickname.
'Snowlight City'.
Symbolizing the only City with Sunlight in the Snow Region.
This was mainly because the World Government, in order to build a City suitable for human Life in this Northern Snow Region, which experiences heavy Wind and Snow year-round, invited Air Force Headquarters Admiral 'Kizaru'.
To perform a Light-Light Fruit Awakening above the City, completely clearing the Wind and Snow and Dark Clouds in the area where the City was located.
However, this also resulted in the City becoming a City that never sleeps, one that is always sunny and never experiences night.
Although doing this requires pulling down the Black Curtain on the Window beforehand when sleeping.
Minister Adair, who hails from a certain Summer Island in the First Half of the Grand Line, felt this was much more comfortable than the Cold Living Environment.
It's worth mentioning that after the Three Military Branches' Troops officially withdraw from the Imperial Arms World.
Im will move the Position of the Star Gate to this 'Snowlight City'.
To save Time for Personnel from both worlds when traveling back and forth.
Meanwhile, according to the content of the Agreement.
Dean Isaac and Senior Alchemist Taylor, who need to Take Office on the Sea Star Mainland.
As well as Gozuchi and Doctor Stylish from the Imperial Faction.
Yomi Tsukahara, Sword Saint and his granddaughter Yajime Hime from the Shenhe Island Nation, and others have also arrived here.
However, because the Star Gate is currently 'occupied' by the Army Unit.
They can only temporarily reside in Snowlight City during this period, accepting Minister Adair's invitation.
They can also use this Time to learn more about the World Government's Rules and Matters concerning the World.
To avoid making a fuss and losing face once they arrive at their destination.
Just like that, the days passed one by one.
As more and more Personnel from both worlds moved into Snowlight City, the Atmosphere Inside the City and outside quickly became lively.
It seemed everyone here had forgotten the War that had just ended not long ago, and the Personnel who had sacrificed.
On the other side.
Also in the Northern Snow Region, but located at the northernmost tip of the Continent.
On a Snowfield near the Polar Ice Sea, nearly a hundred White Tent was set up, forming a Camp.
Inside the Camp, Guard could be seen, wearing Silver-Gray Armor, with White Cape on their backs, and holding Steel Spear, either standing guard or patrolling in groups, resembling a Military Camp.
However, the most eye-catching sight was the Flag hanging high in the center of the Camp.
A Black Five-Circle Cross on a white background!
About three hundred meters away from this Camp, on the cold Sea Surface, a crystal-clear small Iceberg could be seen in the distance.
At the same time, a magnificent Frost Throne stood at the summit of the Iceberg.
Esdeath, wearing the Heavenly Phoenix Hundred Birds Skirt, sat on this Throne with her fair and slender legs crossed.
Allowing the bone-chillingly Cold Wind to blow around her.
Like an Ice and Snow Goddess who had been slumbering here since ancient times.
However, her current Appearance was somewhat peculiar.
Not only did she have two ice-blue appendages on her head that looked very much like some kind of antlers.
But her entire Body Size also seemed to have increased significantly.
That's right.
This was Esdeath's Kirin Fruit Human-Beast Form.
She had maintained this state for nearly five days of Meditation.
This caused the personnel in charge of Cipher Pol and the Holy Land Garrison who were acting as Guard on shore to be worried.
Every day they hoped that this Empress Lord could return soon.
After all, she hadn't eaten or drunk for five days!
If any Accident occurred, they would all be in for a world of trouble.
However, Esdeath not only didn't feel the slightest Hunger and Thirst at the moment.
But instead felt her Body was in the most comfortable cool state.
In this somewhat Dark Mindscape.
She first sensed several White Light Spots from the natural Air.
Then, as Time passed, the Light Spots became more and more numerous.
It wasn't until some drifting Light Spots happened to touch her Body and merge into it.
That she realized these Light Spots should be the Natural Energy that Hong Lian had mentioned.
This greatly lifted Esdeath's Spirits, and she continued on, lost in concentration.
Not long after.
She found that she seemed to be able to infuse her Consciousness, carrying a certain Emotion, into her spread-out Observation Haki, thus 'calling' the surrounding Light Spots.
Unexpectedly.
As soon as these Light Spots came into contact with these Mental Force Field Wave.
They drifted slowly towards her Position as if 'responding'.
From then on.
Starting from the second day of Meditation.
Esdeath officially entered the stage of actively absorbing Ice Attribute Natural Energy.
And on the third day.
She had a sudden thought: what if she transformed her Body into a Kirin?
Esdeath, who was always decisive and swift, naturally acted as soon as she thought of it.
She immediately activated the Devil Fruit Power within her Body, transforming from Human Form to Beast Form.
Indeed!
After transforming into a Kirin and closing her eyes to meditate again, she immediately discovered that the dense Light Spots around her.
Swarmed over like a pouring tide, each one seeming so impatient.
This made Esdeath extremely delighted.
Because she had already noticed that as she absorbed more and more Natural Energy.
Not only did the Ice Power within her Body become stronger, but her Perception also became sharper.
The most obvious effect was that the Range of her Observation Haki was expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye.
However, not long after.
Esdeath found that her Stamina couldn't keep up with the Consumption of maintaining the Beast Form.
She knew this was because she hadn't undergone Awakening yet.
This forced her to change back to Human Form.
But having just enjoyed the high-efficiency absorption speed brought by the Beast Form, how could she accept the extremely slow 'turtle speed' of the Human Form?
Finally, Esdeath maintained her Body in the Human-Beast Form.
Although the Efficiency of this Form was not as high as the Beast Form, but compared to the Human Form, it was still significantly better.
Moreover, the Stamina Consumption could roughly offset the restorative effect of the Natural Energy.
[Buzz----]
After an unknown amount of Time, when Esdeath suddenly opened her ice-blue Vertical Pupils.
A surging white mist-like Cold Air instantly burst forth from her.
In an instant.
The Sea Surface within a radius of several hundred meters was instantly Frozen.
"Is this the Power mastered by Divine Beasts? It looks pretty good, doesn't it?"
Esdeath opened her Palm, looking at the lingering white Cold Air wrapped around her five fingers, and let out a light laugh.
She could clearly feel that her level of control over Ice Power had significantly improved.
Furthermore, the absorbed Natural Energy had also further improved all aspects of her Body.
Most importantly, even with her eyes open now, she could faintly feel the Ice Attribute Natural Energy in the Air.
She could even control them to gather or disperse near her skin with her movements.
It was roughly like being able to control the Natural Energy on her Body Surface to attack from a certain Distance, and it also came with a certain frostbite effect.
It was somewhat similar to the Armament Haki Emission Technique.
Yet it did not possess the Toughness in Defense that Armament Haki has.
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Chapter 690: Give As Much As You Want!
[Swish swish swish swish—Clang clang clang—]
On a flat Grass Court outside the Main Hall of Noah's Ark.
The Ubuyashiki Four Sisters and Kuja Guards waiting at the Edge silently watched the Scene Inside the Court where Blade Light flickered and figures were completely indistinguishable.
The Clanging Sound, Accompanied By the continuous whistling of Blades and clashing of Swords, was intense yet had a crisp and pleasant rhythm.
It seemed as if the two parties fighting were not engaged in Combat, but were jointly performing a peculiar piece of Music with their Blades.
Inside the Court.
Longinus had long since transformed into blurry Afterimages invisible to the naked eye.
The Seven Star Sword in his Hand emitted a great Green Light, and the strange green Monster Fire, wrapped around dense Sword Light, made the Scene look more like a large expanse of surging Green Fire burning fiercely on the Lawn.
This seemed to complement the Green Space above their heads quite well.
In the center.
Im stood in place, holding his Nichirin Blade, 'Xihe'.
He casually blocked the roaring eerie green sea of fire assailing him from all directions, as well as the tricky Blade Light hidden within attempting a Sneak Attack.
And every time he Counterattacked with a Blade.
It would always startle Longinus, make his back break out in cold sweat, and then he would muster up Courage again, grit his teeth, and launch a fiercer Offensive.
However, neither the Sharpness of the Seven Star Sword nor the enchanting green Monster Fire.
Could break through the three-meter range in front of Im.
"Relax, Longinus. You need to make your Blade softer. Right now, your Swordsmanship is too rigid."
"Also, the sense of separation between you and the Seven Star Sword in your Hand is too strong."
"Use your Effort to feel its emotions. If you can't do that, then you will forever remain a second-rate Swordsman."
Im, holding 'Xihe' in his Right Hand, dragged Afterimages, constructing an impenetrable layer of Defense around him, seemingly slow but actually fast, while also precisely pointing out the problems in the opponent's Swordsmanship.
"Make the Blade softer..."
While Longinus's movements didn't stop, he pondered this sentence in his Mind. He seemed to have grasped something, yet couldn't quite seize the key point.
"Lord Imu, this Seven Star Sword seems to only contain greed for blood and endless Killing Intent. If I keep feeling its emotions, I might..."
"A Sword, no matter what, is ultimately just a tool. The Swordsman is the one who wields this tool."
Im answered the other party's Doubt in a calm tone.
"Don't shy away from your Sword, and even less should you Fear it. Look directly at its greed, face its Killing Intent, and at the same time, preserve your original Heart. In this process, your Will will naturally be Trained/Exercised."
Longinus hesitated upon hearing this and said, "But what if I lose my Rationality..."
"It doesn't Matter, I will make a move."
Im smiled indifferently.
"Remember."
"The Gap between a Sword Master and a Great Swordsman lies not only in the Physical Strength of the Substance, but also in the Realm level of the Mind."
"The former can vaguely feel the Rhythm of the Breath of All Things, but can only let their Body follow the Blade, while the latter can make their Blades move with their Heart."
As soon as the words fell, a 'Clang' of Clash of Weapons suddenly echoed In the Court.
The next second.
The Ubuyashiki Sisters and others outside saw the fiercely burning Green Fire, like patches of phantom images, dissipate with the Wind.
Immediately after, a Long Sword with a green glowing Blade spun high in the air, finally plunging straight into the Grass Court not far away.
"Let's stop here for today."
Im put 'Xihe' back into its Scabbard, glanced at Stussy who appeared at the Edge of the Court, and then his Gaze returned to Longinus, who was half-kneeling on the ground opposite him, heavily panting.
Although it was only a short three hours.
Every time Im's Blade Counterattacked, Longinus would feel a strong sense of death crisis.
This was very strange.
He clearly knew in his Heart that Lord Imu would not kill him.
But every time he faced the incoming 'Xihe' Blade, he would always feel an uncontrollable Fear and Despair, and then after successfully dodging, he would subconsciously feel fortunate and have lingering fear.
This process repeated constantly, making Longinus's Mind incredibly fatigued at this moment.
"Child, as a Swordsman, you must get used to death and Killing Intent, viewing them as the gentle breeze blowing around you. Enjoy them, and then use them."
"Make good use of your Seven Star Sword..."
After speaking, Im turned and left.
Longinus behind him watched his figure gradually disappear in a daze, then turned his head to look at the Seven Star Sword not far away, where only the Sword hilt was still on the ground.
[Whoosh whoosh whoosh————]
At this moment, a gust of Wind blew, ruffling Longinus's Red-Hair and the hem of his clothes.
It was strange.
Noah's Ark was located within the Door-Door Fruit Space, so there shouldn't be any Wind, but Longinus didn't care about these Matters.
He forced himself to Stand Up despite his fatigued Mind, walking step by step towards the Seven Star Sword.
"Lord Imu, I will not disappoint you..."
He, Cassius Longinus, will definitely defend your Glory with the Sword in his Hand and burn your enemies with the fire within him!
The next moment.
Longinus gripped the Sword hilt and pulled out the Seven Star Sword.
He immediately sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and at the same time, sank his Mind into the 'World' within the Sword, which was like a vast Sea of Blood.
Just as Im had said before, face the Bloodthirst and Killing Intent of the Seven Star Sword directly!
"Hehehe, this Kid is indeed good..."
In the distance, Im secretly praised in his Heart, noticing Longinus's actions behind him.
Although doing this while forcing himself despite his fatigued Mind seemed a bit reckless, with himself providing protection, there was actually no Risk.
"Lord Imu, Empress Esdeath sent News just now."
Stussy, following Im towards the Harem, said softly, "She successfully absorbed and Cultivated Natural Energy in the North Pole of the Imperial Arms World and has now arrived at Balutters Town."
"Oh?"
Im raised an eyebrow. It seems Humans can also absorb Natural Energy like those Super Dangerous Beast.
Thus, following Martial Arts, Swordsmanship, and Haki, the World Government has gained another Training System, which is definitely a great thing.
"Empress Esdeath mentioned that the Beast Form and Human-Beast Form of the Kirin Fruit can effectively improve the Efficiency of absorbing Ice Attribute Natural Energy."
"But she is not sure if other Zoan Fruit also have this Effect."
"Because the Basic Abilities of the Kirin Fruit are controlling sleep and Fear."
"Leave this to the Academy of Science to verify."
Im nodded, then began giving instructions.
"Oh right, because Utgard's Body Size is too large, ten liters of 'Crimson Lotus Blood' are not enough to affect his entire Body, so you need to make a trip to shrink his Body, and then have him drink the 'Crimson Lotus Blood'."
"You must clearly Understand the Effect of 'Crimson Lotus Blood' on Ice/Snow Natural Type Ability User, and then have him try to absorb Natural Energy in the North Pole of the Imperial Arms World."
"If it is ultimately found that there are no problems, send the twenty liters of blood next month to Aokiji."
At the same time, Im thought to himself, if 'Crimson Lotus Blood' is indeed effective, then he should find a Method to get the blood of the other few Super Dangerous Beast as well.
For example, what kind of Effect would the blood of the 'Divine Azure Dragon' have if given to Kaido?
"Yes."
Immediately after, Stussy reported, "Lord Imu, the Paramecia Brain-Brain Fruit has been sent to Dean Vegapunk's private Research Island, 'Egghead'."
"Good."
Im didn't pay much attention. It was just a Devil Fruit. As long as Vegapunk had a legitimate reason, he would give him as many as he wanted...
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# Chapter 691: Vegapunk's Astonishing Invention!
Egghead.
A winter island located in the New World.
For Vegapunk, this was not only his home but also his private Research Institute.
Meanwhile, Punk Hazard, where the Academy of Science was located, was his workplace.
In fact, the Researchers at the Academy of Science were quite puzzled.
Why didn't he just settle down on Punk Hazard?
That way, he wouldn't need to travel back and forth between the two islands frequently, saving a lot of Time.
However, Vegapunk was the Dean after all, and he possessed Scientific Research Capability far exceeding everyone else's.
So, although they didn't understand, no one said anything.
As for Vegapunk himself.
He wanted to try and change the Climate of Egghead Island using purely 'Technology' as a Means.
Because the current 'Future Kingdom' Baltigo only guaranteed a warm indoor Environment, while outside, fierce Blizzards still raged every day.
He also didn't want Kizaru to use his Awakening to make the entire Island lose its perpetual night.
So, as a Scientist, he firmly believed that only Technology could perfectly solve all problems.
However, because this Plan had only just begun.
Compared to how Egghead would look more than twenty years later in the Canon.
Its overall appearance was much more primitive, and the sense of Future Technology wasn't as strong.
It looked like just an ordinary Winter Island with a giant egg-shaped mountain standing amidst the Wind and Snow.
"Incredible Wisdom! The Materials for this 'Judgment of the Ten Kings' System have actually achieved the Effect of 'Shape Memory Alloy'!"
"His World doesn't have Devil Fruits, so what he utilized must be the Lineage Factor of certain Danger Beasts. This indicates he also has a certain Understanding of the 'Blueprint of Life'!"
Vegapunk sat on a tall silver stool, his long, thick tongue sticking out of his mouth.
As his two extremely slender legs swung back and forth, he looked at the Data about a person in his hand with a face full of Excitement.
"A Genius who has delved into multiple Domains such as Biochemical, Machinery, Energy, Materials, Medicine, Information, etc., and also possesses extremely strong practical Ability!"
"Crucially, he's only thirty-five years old, right in the age range with the highest Scientific Research peak. He should be able to understand my thinking and help me!"
What Vegapunk was looking at was the personal Data of Doctor Stylish, the former Minister of the Science Department of The Empire in the Imperial Arms World.
This was a person born in a World almost identical to ancient Society.
Yet, he could incredibly develop...
Automatic Rifles, Cannons, Rocket Launchers, Ballistic Missiles, Radar, Mechanical Prosthetics, Cyborgs, Shape Memory Alloy, High-Explosive Plasma Bombs, and other creations.
A 'Super Genius Scientist' who single-handedly elevated The Empire's Weapons to a 'Modern', or even 'Future' level.
Doctor Stylish's goal was to use Technology to develop Weapons no less powerful than Imperial Arms!
And, he did indeed succeed.
Such a person made Vegapunk, who had always been troubled by no one being able to understand his Scientific Research mindset, leading him to work frantically alone most of the Time, feel genuine Delight and anticipation.
Because only an all-rounder Scientist who could understand 'Black Technology' could help him.
"I knew it, in those Infinite Worlds, there must exist many astonishing and brilliant Researchers, perhaps even existences that I cannot hope to reach."
Just as Vegapunk was muttering to himself, the Door of this Studio was gently knocked upon.
Immediately after.
A figure in white, estimated to be only about one meter tall, wearing a yellow Helmet, with a reddish-brown seashell-shaped Beard on its mouth, and a pair of White Wings on its back, pushed the Door open and entered.
"Doctor, the World Government has sent the Brain-Brain Fruit."
As it spoke, another short figure with an identical appearance walked in behind it, holding a square white box in its hands.
"Excellent!"
Vegapunk was instantly overjoyed. He quickly jumped down from his chair and then instructed, "Hurry and bring my 'Super Den Den Mushi' over!"
"Yes, Doctor."
The Lunar Robot that opened the Door answered and then turned to leave.
The other Automaton lightly jumped and placed the box on the experimental table. Vegapunk didn't pay attention to its departing figure and immediately lifted the lid of the box.
Instantly.
He saw inside a Human Brain with a surface full of uneven wrinkles and black spiral Markings.
To be honest, most people seeing this strange Thing would never think it was some kind of Fruit; instead, they would feel disgusted.
However, Vegapunk looked at it with a Gaze full of appreciation.
Not long after.
Four Automatons holding Spears led in a large, automatically walking Den Den Mushi with black and white markings.
"Alright, you can go out first."
Vegapunk waved his hand, dismissing the Moon Robot he had brought home.
However, because there were so many of them, most remained on Punk Hazard's side, with only about a hundred here on Egghead.
After they left and closed the Door.
Vegapunk took the Brain-Brain Fruit out of the box and handed it to this 'Super Den Den Mushi', which possessed the Abilities of all known Den Den Mushi types.
It was certainly not a natural product but an artificial one manufactured by him using Biochemical Technology Means.
"Come, eat it quickly!"
Vegapunk gave the Den Den Mushi the Order.
"Purururu."
The Den Den Mushi stared at the Brain-Brain Fruit in front of it with a pair of round Eyes, and finally obeyed the Order, biting off an Edge of the 'Brain' and chewing.
"Ugh----"
But the next second, it made a pained expression as if it wanted to vomit. It seemed even Den Den Mushi found Devil Fruits unpalatable.
"Good, so obedient!"
Vegapunk, meanwhile, put away the Brain-Brain Fruit, which still had most of it left.
With his Research on Devil Fruits, he understood clearly that this Thing indeed only needed one bite to grant the Ability; the rest was truly just an extremely unpalatable Fruit.
But why make this special Den Den Mushi eat the Brain-Brain Fruit?
Suddenly.
While the Den Den Mushi hadn't recovered from the unpleasant taste, Vegapunk suddenly extended his thick, pink tongue, wrapped it around the Den Den Mushi, and directly swallowed it into his abnormally large mouth.
Then, he made a forceful swallowing motion, actually eating the Den Den Mushi, which was slightly larger than himself, into his stomach!
This wasn't the end.
His entire Body began to writhe violently, and in the blink of an eye, a black and white snail shell grew on his back, and his Eyes became even rounder than before.
"Phew----"
Vegapunk let out a sigh of relief. When he swallowed it just now, he actually felt a wave of nausea himself.
But in order to create a Platform that would allow people all over the Whole World to freely read and upload various types of Knowledge, he had to hold his nose and do this Matter.
His idea was to have a Super Den Den Mushi with the Abilities of all Den Den Mushi eat the Brain-Brain Fruit to possess Infinite Brain capacity, in order to store the Infinite Knowledge and Information of the Future.
And the Den Den Mushi itself possessed a certain degree of Intelligence. It could fully utilize another Ability of the Brain-Brain Fruit, its incredibly fast Brain thinking and processing Speed, to effectively manage the Knowledge and Information in its Brain.
Furthermore, the Den Den Mushi itself had the Ability to use Bio-electric Waves as a transmission medium.
They not only had their own unique electric wave channels but also a public channel that could serve as 'Public Information Waves', and every Den Den Mushi was a Base Station that allowed Information to spread.
In addition, they could project Virtual Images, transmit instant Sound...
What would all of this combined be?
A Virtual Reality Library and Virtual Communication Space built on the foundation of the Den Den Mushi swarm.
Its Core Server and Artificial Intelligence was the Super Den Den Mushi with the Brain-Brain Fruit Ability that Vegapunk had just eaten!
However, he wasn't satisfied with just this.
Next, he also had to find a Method to create something that would allow others to upload their Knowledge and ideas remotely.
"First, I need to upload all of my own Knowledge..."
Incredible, Vegapunk actually started doing just that.
He unreservedly stored his Wisdom and Knowledge into the Brain of the Den Den Mushi inside him, and decided that in the Future, if he had new Knowledge and ideas, he would continuously upload them.
But even Vegapunk himself didn't seem to realize just how terrifying the Potential of the Thing he had created was.
He only thought he had created a Library that made it convenient for everyone to exchange Knowledge remotely.
(End of this chapter)