Lin Muxue's expression turned grim. She had originally hoped to see Ye Yu humiliated in front of the entire Dragon Kingdom, but instead, he had displayed such overwhelming dominance, not only joining but also recruiting a significant number of people.
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Muxue quickly spoke up, "I possess a ninth-level talent and am an Ability User of the Rumble Rumble Fruit. Even though I'm not at the tenth level, my strength is on par with those who are. In fact, the potential of the Rumble Rumble Fruit surpasses even some tenth-level talents. So, if you want to join my Chosen One Pirate Crew, hurry and sign up. In the later stages, I may no longer be human but a god—the God of Thunder!"
Her words left many in awe. Although other Pirate Crew Captains also rushed to make similar claims, their appeals lacked the same allure.
After all, Lin Muxue was more formidable and had greater potential than these captains.
"The Rumble Rumble Fruit, controlling lightning? That sounds incredibly powerful."
"Becoming the God of Thunder in the later stages? That might actually be possible."
"Her potential is indeed strong. Following her would definitely mean being well-protected."
"It's worth considering."
…
Lin Muxue quickly sensed the favorable public opinion and felt quite pleased.
"It seems many are eager to join. This is the power of my strength."
Li Cang flattered her, "Of course, Xue Er, you're no less than Bai Shaohan, Wang Quanshi, or even Jin Mo. In fact, many tenth-level talents don't possess abilities as powerful as yours. Xue Er, you're destined to top the bounty rankings and become the strongest Pirate."
Lin Muxue felt elated, believing this to be inevitable.
Meanwhile, Jin Mo and Bai Shaohan couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. If the Rumble Rumble Fruit hadn't already been contracted when they entered, they would have undoubtedly claimed it for themselves.
Some tenth-level talents also felt a sense of regret.
However, Bai Shaohan and Wang Quanshi didn't feel the same way, as they believed their own abilities were not inferior to the Rumble Rumble Fruit—perhaps even stronger.
…
Lin Muxue turned to Ye Yu, her tone filled with both gratitude and sarcasm.
"Ye Yu, I must thank you. Your dazzling performance has captured the attention of the entire Dragon Kingdom, giving me a great opportunity to advertise. Thank you."
Ye Yu shook his head, "No need to thank me. You're truly a good person."
"Huh?"
Lin Muxue was taken aback. How could Ye Yu say such a thing? It must be sarcastic. She frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
"I mean you're a good person. By advertising now and recruiting more people, you're giving them the chance to rest more in the future."
Lin Muxue was puzzled. Rest more?
Many others were also confused. What did he mean?
Ye Yu smirked coldly, "After all, there's a lot of bad blood between us. Inevitably, there will be frequent clashes. When I unleash my Conqueror's Haki, your crew members will just faint, peacefully falling into a deep sleep, right? If I were to kill them, they'd die painlessly. So, you're really doing them a favor."
Lin Muxue's face darkened. His words would undoubtedly have a significant impact on their recruitment efforts, and she was furious.
"Don't spout nonsense! Even so, you wouldn't be able to knock out my Chosen One Pirate Crew. We don't accept those with weak talents—only those with decent abilities. Your Conqueror's Haki would hardly affect them! Besides, our Pirate Crew also has a Conqueror's Haki user."
This revelation surprised many. The Chosen One Pirate Crew had one too?
So far, three were known: the person who had contracted Kozuki Oden, Ye Yu, and now, the Chosen One Pirate Crew's member.
Lin Muxue said, "Conqueror's Haki can counteract each other. When Qingfeng unleashes his Conqueror's Haki at full strength, even if it can't fully resist, it can at least offset some of the impact. That way, my elite crew members won't faint. So, those who want to join, don't panic."
At this moment, some people had indeed considered joining, thinking Lin Muxue was truly impressive. But after Ye Yu's words, they became scared and hesitant. If Conqueror's Haki was already this strong now, it would undoubtedly become even more powerful in the future.
As for their own strength improving? Deep down, they felt their progress wouldn't be able to keep up with Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki.
They didn't want to suddenly and inexplicably faint, only to lose their lives.
Ye Yu sneered and asked, "Are you sure it will really be like that?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yu suddenly unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, surging toward the Chosen One Pirate Crew.
This caused Lin Muxue's expression to change drastically, and she hurriedly shouted, "Qingfeng, unleash your Conqueror's Haki at full strength!"
Qingfeng quickly erupted with his Haki, but before his aura could even begin to spread, it instantly collapsed. Faced with Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki, it easily disintegrated, having no effect whatsoever.
On the Chosen One Pirate Crew's ship, the sound of bodies hitting the deck echoed continuously. Large numbers of crew members fainted, their eyes rolling back, and some of the weaker ones even bled from their seven orifices.
The live broadcast of this scene shocked everyone, once again showcasing the terror of Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki.
"Such terrifying Conqueror's Haki!"
"It's not just fainting; it can even cause physical harm. Some of the weaker ones are bleeding from their seven orifices!"
"My God, even the ship is slightly shaking."
"In the future, will Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki become so strong that just releasing it could cause the enemy's pirate ship to crack, disintegrate, and sink into the sea?"
"That's possible. After all, a pirate's strength can improve with levels, but the ship won't."
"That person's Conqueror's Haki is too weak compared to Ye Yu's."
"Maybe I shouldn't join the Chosen One Pirate Crew. If I boarded that ship, I definitely wouldn't be able to withstand Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki."
"Same here."
"Actually, I kind of want to join Ye Yu's pirate crew now."
"Strong pirate crews are mostly made up of Ability Users, so Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki is even more impactful than we imagined. If Conqueror's Haki can destroy pirate ships in the later stages, then no matter how powerful an Ability User is, once they fall into the sea, they'll instantly lose the ability to fight."
"I want to be on Ye Yu's pirate crew!"
"Me too."
...
For a moment, more people wanted to join Ye Yu's pirate crew, while very few were still interested in the Chosen One Pirate Crew.
Ye Yu expressed his gratitude, "Lin Muxue, thank you. Once again, through you, I've demonstrated the superiority of my Conqueror's Haki. More people want to join now."
Xia Ling added, "Indeed, the number of applicants has skyrocketed."
At this point, Lin Muxue was furious, her body crackling with lightning as she prepared to take action, growling, "You're going too far!"
Xia Ling and Zhao Yan'er also activated their abilities, and the crew members on the ship were ready to fight, showing no fear.
Li Cang quickly reminded, "Xue Er, calm down. Now isn't the time to engage in a full-scale battle with them. Don't let anger cloud your judgment."
Although Lin Muxue was seething with rage, she could only vent her frustration helplessly. If they were to fight now, it would indeed be disastrous, inevitably resulting in significant casualties.
"Hmph, Ye Yu, enjoy your moment of triumph now. In two months, during the one-on-one arena match, as long as you dare to enter, I'll teach you a harsh lesson."
Qingfeng gloated, "Captain, there's some good news."
"Oh? What is it?"
The sudden statement left Lin Muxue puzzled, as well as everyone else, who looked over curiously.
Qingfeng explained, "He might choose to enter the Mystic Realm arena to face you because Conqueror's Haki depends on one's spirit. If he doesn't enter and concedes directly, it means he's afraid, and his spirit will inevitably be affected. Naturally, his Conqueror's Haki will weaken as well. So, if he doesn't enter, his spirit will diminish; if he does enter, he'll be beaten up by you, Captain. Either way, the choice is unfavorable for him."
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