Multiverse Skill System

"If you don't want to talk, I'll continue, while there seem to be a few minutes left." At this point, the island above the sea had shrunk several times compared to the beginning, and one could even feel the dampness of the soil beneath their feet.

"I'm not fighting anymore, I'm not fighting anymore." This time, the Sword Demon finally came to his senses and shook his head repeatedly. There was even a hint of fear in his eyes when he looked at Yi Shuihan. Yi Shuihan was the first person to be so frightened by a sword fanatic.

Yi Shuihan showed an expression of unsatisfaction, seemingly quite dissatisfied, which made the Sword Demon deeply glad that he had reacted quickly.

"Let's go then!"

"and many more!"

"what happened?"

"My legs are numb!"

"..."

Finally, Yi Shuihan helped the Sword Demon back to the ship. Coincidentally, right after they boarded the ship, the island was completely submerged by the sea.

"You're really something." Kuzan gave Yi Shuihan a thumbs up, and the others also looked at him with awe.

"I can only say that he collapsed before I even exerted myself." Yi Shuihan tilted his head back, striking a flamboyant pose that left Kuzan both amused and exasperated.

The succubus beside him was resting her chin on her hands, looking at him with an expression of "I admire you so much," which made Yi Shuihan shudder and almost stumble and fall.

"Giggle cluck..."

The succubus laughed and left, leaving the two looking at each other in bewilderment.

"She's back to normal?"

"It seems so."

"It's better not to change back!"

"indeed."

The journey was smooth from then on, and they soon arrived at the World Government.

Stepping back onto the Red Earth Continent, Yi Shuihan couldn't help but recall the scene of robbing the Celestial Dragons here last time; it was quite a thrill back then.

"So many powerful auras." Unlike last time, this time Yi Shuihan immediately sensed several powerful auras, distributed in various directions around the World Government.

Those whom Yi Shuihan calls strong are at least at the level of general; those below the level of general are no longer considered by him.

Before they could even process their feelings, someone came to pick them up. These were several faces that Yi Shuihan knew well, yet were seeing in person for the first time.

"It's CP9, Rob Lucci, Kaku, and Kalifa? If they're here at this time, it means they haven't gone undercover yet." Yi Shuihan looked at Lucci and his group approaching, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

"What? Do you know them?" Kuzan asked.

"No, it's only our first meeting."

Kuzan nodded and said, "They are CP9, a special agency directly under the World Government. The leader is Rob Lucci, a genius."

When the word "genius" was mentioned, Kuzan's eyes didn't waver at all, clearly showing his disdain for Lucci and his disregard for him.

As they spoke, Lu Qi had already begun the handover with the succubus. After exchanging a few words, the succubus and the sword demon left in one direction. As they left, the succubus waved goodbye to Yi Shuihan.

"Are you Kuzan and Yi Shuihan? Please come with us." Lucci's tone was indifferent, showing little respect. Behind him, Kaku and Kalifa also acted in a businesslike manner.

"Before that, shouldn't you introduce yourself first?" Yi Shuihan looked at Lu Qi and released a slight aura.

With a muffled groan, Lu Qi's expression changed, and he stared at Yi Shuihan in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief.

In fact, the reason he had that attitude before was because he thought he was a genius and his strength was not much different from that of a general. He was very dissatisfied with being sent to be Yi Shuihan and the others' guide. He felt that it was a waste of his talents and he was hostile to Yi Shuihan and the others.

However, he could not disobey orders, so this was the only way he could express his dissatisfaction.

"What is this? My body feels like it has suddenly become 10 times heavier. Is the difference really that big?" Even if he didn't want to admit it, at this moment, Lu Qi could feel the huge gap in strength, like a chasm. His opponent didn't even have to lift a finger to make him almost lose his fighting ability. Under this pressure, it was already his limit to be able to stand up.

"What's wrong with Lucci?" Kaku asked, noticing that Lucci was acting strangely. Kalifa also looked at Lucci with a puzzled expression.

At this moment, Lucci felt the pressure on his body disappear. He gave Yi Shuihan a deep look and said to Kaku, "It's nothing."

“We are CP9 personnel, I am Rob Lucci,” pointing to Kaku and then Kalifa. “This is Kaku, Kalifa.”

"Okay," Yi Shuihan nodded, accepting the brief self-introduction.

“Then please come with us!” Lucci turned and left.

Following Lu Qi, Yi Shuihan and the others stopped at the entrance of a huge building.

"here it is?"

"The arena!"

"I know even if you don't tell me. It's not like I don't recognize the words on it. I just want to know why we were brought here?"

Yi Shuihan also knew about the gladiatorial arena. Just as the name suggests, it was a place for gladiatorial combat. However, the gladiators were all slaves of the Celestial Dragons. This was a place where the Celestial Dragons used slaves to fight for amusement. Generally speaking, the Celestial Dragons also resolved disputes by gladiatorial combat with slaves.

When faced with Yi Shuihan's question, a hint of mockery flashed in Lu Qi's eyes, but the next moment his mockery turned into horror as the feeling of increased gravity returned.

"Don't you have any self-awareness when facing a strong opponent? Especially one who can easily crush you at any moment." The cold words rang out, and Lucci, unable to bear the pressure, knelt on the ground.

Chapter 131, Come on, hit me!

"What did you do?" Kalifa glared angrily at Yi Shuihan. The members of CP9 all admired Lucci and had a very good relationship with him over the years. Seeing Lucci like this, she glared at Yi Shuihan without thinking.

Although Kaku didn't speak, his face was full of hostility, giving the impression that he was ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

"I'm fine." Lucci's voice didn't sound like he was alright at all.

"But……"

Lu Qi suddenly gasped for breath, as if he had just finished a marathon.

Yi Shuihan removed the pressure from Lu Qi.

He stood up again, feeling extremely angry at Yi Shuihan, but he didn't show it on the surface. As a specially trained agent, hiding his emotions was quite easy for him.

Of course, he wouldn't greet Yi Shuihan with a smile either. He maintained his expressionless demeanor and slowly spoke under Yi Shuihan's gaze: "Lord Spandam's orders are for you to fight against the people arranged by the government in the arena. After you win, I will take you to see the commander-in-chief."

"You won? What if you lost?"

"If you lose, you go back to where you came from."

As soon as Lu Qi finished speaking, a soaring aura erupted from Yi Shuihan's body.

"Rumble"

Centered on Yi Shuihan, an invisible force erupted, and under this force, the arena slowly collapsed as if it had suffered a violent attack.

"what happened?"

"Is there an earthquake?"

"Run! It's going to collapse!"

Countless people rushed out of the arena gates in a panic, and many were injured in the chaos.

After the last person ran out, there was a loud bang, and the arena finally collapsed completely, leaving only a pile of ruins.

Those who escaped from the arena stared in disbelief at the ruins that had been reduced to rubble.

"What's going on here? Why is it only here?"

"Could this be the work of a human?"

As members of the World Government headquarters, they were knowledgeable and knew about Devil Fruits, so they quickly guessed that this was not a natural disaster, but a man-made one.

Even more astute individuals, upon seeing Yi Shuihan and his group, guessed that this matter was inextricably linked to Yi Shuihan.

But what good is knowing? Can they afford to offend a powerful figure with such strength?

"Oh dear, the arena is broken. There's no way to fight now. What a pity." Yi Shuihan looked at the ruined arena with surprise, as if it had nothing to do with him.

Knowing that everything was due to the aura of the man in front of him, Lu Qi's lips twitched slightly.

"Hey! I'm talking to you! Do you know what just happened?" a sycophant said to Yi Shuihan.

Yi Shuihan merely glanced at him indifferently and ignored him, but this behavior angered the other party.

"Are you deaf? Can't you hear me asking you a question?"

If you don't court death, you won't die. For this master of courting death, Yi Shuihan can only give him the reward he deserves. Since he wants to die, then so be it.

The others only saw a black shadow rush into the arena faster than a bullet, and then be buried alive.

"Did you hear anyone speak?" Yi Shuihan asked, feigning confusion.

Lu Qi and the others simply ignored Yi Shuihan's antics, leaving Yi Shuihan slightly embarrassed.

"They're here," Kuzan suddenly said. As soon as he finished speaking, five figures descended from the sky and surrounded Yi Shuihan and the others.

"They are the guardians of the five directions!"

"Eastern Guardian, Eastern City"

"Xijiu, the guardian of the West"

"Southern Garrison, Randy"

"Northern Garrison, Beigai"

"Central Guardian, Divine Eye"

Many people gasped in surprise upon seeing these five people, as if they had seen some important figures.

In fact, these five are indeed important figures, powerful figures openly stationed by the World Government, each responsible for the security of a region. Each of them is a top-notch vice admiral, no less capable than the weaker Shichibukai.

"Eastern Cheng, Western Ji, Southern Emperor, Northern Beggar, Central Divine?" Yi Shuihan's expression was strange; he was genuinely shocked.

But there's more to the story! Why did they turn their anger towards me as soon as they came out?

Yi Shuihan had absolutely no awareness that the arena was destroyed by him!

"Yi Shuihan, do you know your crime?" Xi Jiu looked convinced of Yi Shuihan's guilt, as if this had been planned all along.

"So you know who I am!"

Yi Shuihan's answer was irrelevant, which surprised Xi Jiu, who subconsciously nodded.

"Now that you know who I am, things are easier." He started off with a friendly demeanor, but the next moment Yi Shuihan's face darkened and he shouted, "You don't even bow to me? Are you trying to commit insubordination?"

"Greetings? Who do you think you are, Admiral of the Navy or Commander-in-Chief?" Xi Jiu said sarcastically, showing no regard for Yi Shuihan's position.

It's not surprising that he would think that way. His strength is only below that of an admiral, and he works at the World Government headquarters. He has a natural sense of superiority over the Marines and thinks that he is about the same as an admiral. He believes that even an admiral would have to bow down to the people of the World Government.

It wasn't just Xijiu; everyone else shared the same thought, their eyes filled with mockery as they looked at Yi Shuihan.

Even if an ordinary person were angry at this moment, they wouldn't do anything outrageous. But since it was Yi Shuihan they encountered,...

"What? You want to fight? Come on, hit me!"

Yi Shuihan had already reached Xi Jiu's side, while Xi Jiu looked at him with an attitude of "What can you do to me?"

"boom"

Yi Shuihan pressed one hand directly onto Xi Jiu's face, and with a forceful movement, Xi Jiu's body fell backward rapidly, making intimate contact with the ground.

"Wow...ah!" A mouthful of blood spurted out of Xijiu's mouth, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured.

"He actually made a move?" Everyone stared blankly at Yi Shuihan, muttering to themselves.

"These days, there are actually people who like to be hit by others. Since you've made this request, I naturally won't let you down. How about it? Enjoying it? If not, I'll continue."

"Well…"

Before Xi Jiu could utter a single word, Yi Shuihan kicked him right in the face, silencing him.

He couldn't even let out a scream; the sight sent chills down the spines of those around him.

Chapter 132, World Government Office

Even Kuzan felt as if he was seeing Yi Shuihan for the first time. In his eyes, Yi Shuihan had always been a very gentle person, completely different from his domineering and brutal appearance now.

Even so, Kuzan did not stop Yi Shuihan. He was actually quite angry. Since they were being treated as slaves and forced to fight in the arena, he absolutely could not tolerate it.

Even if Yi Shuihan doesn't take action, Kuzan will still do something. Although he won't dismantle the arena as directly as Yi Shuihan, it won't be any better. As a strong person, what does it matter if he betrays the Navy to maintain his dignity?

As long as he tells the truth about what happened today, Kuzan believes that Sengoku will definitely protect him, and even if he can't, he won't blame him. This is really the World Government going too far.

Yi Shuihan naturally understood this as well. He also knew that even if things escalated, as long as he demonstrated absolute strength, the matter could be resolved peacefully.

The World Government would never give up on a powerful individual stronger than an Admiral. For the World Government, everything is based on self-interest. As long as Yi Shuihan's existence is beneficial, and as long as Yi Shuihan does not betray them, their tolerance will be extremely high.

Although Yi Shuihan was also a member of the World Government, the reason for making things difficult for him was simply to balance the strength of the Navy, not to target Yi Shuihan specifically. They just wanted to embarrass Yi Shuihan and his group. Even Akainu's death was something the World Government considered regrettable.

Ultimately, the Navy is also a force under the World Government, and they just want the Navy to realize who is the real boss.