vncnus Chapter 198 What exactly is fate? The battle between master and disciple!
Chapter 198 What exactly is fate? The battle between master and disciple!
Chapter 198 What exactly is fate? The battle between master and disciple!
Meanwhile, the Straw Hat crew was engaged in a fierce battle with the Thundercloud Serpent.
These ancient creatures, composed of lightning and clouds, are not only powerful in physical attacks, but also capable of manipulating lightning and spewing high-pressure lightning bolts, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
"Gum-Gum-Gum Thunder God Elephant Gun!" Luffy hardened his Armament Haki to its limit.
His enormous fist, imbued with the elasticity of lightning generated by his own power, slammed into the head of a giant python, causing it to churn with energy and emit a painful hiss.
Zoro's three-sword style sword energy crisscrossed, attempting to sever the giant python's body, but these cloud and thunderous bodies could quickly coalesce again after being cut open.
"Damn, it's like a Logia-type!" Zoro clicked his tongue.
"The core of these guys is in their eyes! It's a highly concentrated ball of lightning energy!"
Robin activated her Flower Flower Fruit ability from behind, creating countless eyes and arms to observe, and quickly discovered the key.
Sanji used Moonwalk to move nimbly through the air, and his Diable Jambe carried a scorching heat.
"Got it! Then kick them like eggs! Meat Shot!"
Usopp and Chopper are responsible for providing support and interference, using all sorts of bizarre plant-based projectiles and drugs to affect the python's actions.
Nami used the Weather Stick to try to create small-scale weather changes to interfere with the lightning field.
Gol D. Roger and Shiki the Golden Lion displayed the prowess of past top fighters.
Roger did not use any weapons; he merely wrapped his fists with overwhelming Haki. Each punch contained the precise disruption of energy flow caused by Conqueror's Haki, and a single punch was enough to temporarily disintegrate a giant python.
Golden Lion used the power of the Float-Float Fruit to control huge rocks and trees, which crashed into the giant python like meteorites, creating a magnificent scene.
With everyone's combined efforts, the giant thundercloud pythons were defeated, turning into ordinary clouds and dissipating sparks.
However, the closer one gets to the altar at the summit of Mount God, the greater the pressure becomes.
The divine energy permeating the air almost solidified, causing all the crew members, except for a few like Luffy, Roger, and Shiki, to experience difficulty breathing and rapid depletion of their stamina.
"Luffy! How are you?" Chopper looked at Luffy with concern, noticing that Luffy's condition was a bit strange.
The scar on Luffy's chest, left by Indra's lightning spear, was now faintly emitting a soft white light that seemed out of place with the surrounding environment, accompanied by a series of heart-pounding beats.
"I—I feel something's off—" Luffy clutched his chest, his brow furrowed.
"It feels like something—is about to come out—but it's being held back—I feel—so happy."
Roger stared sharply at Luffy and said in a deep voice, "Is it that? Stimulated by Indra's power and approaching the core of this land, it's beginning to resonate."
"Boy, concentrate! Feel the light within you. It doesn't belong to thunder, it doesn't belong to destruction; it represents something older, something more essential—liberation and joy!"
Weber pointed to an ancient circular altar made of huge white stones that was clearly visible in front of him. In the center of the altar was a deep hole from which a hazy light seemed to shine.
"We're here! That's the Serpent God Altar! If I'm not mistaken, Yun Haizhi is right beneath it! Hurry!"
The crowd mustered their last strength and rushed toward the altar.
On the other side, the battle between Karna and Rama the Axe-Wielder has transcended the ordinary contest of martial arts.
Each clash between the golden spear and the giant axe unleashed a deafening roar that tore through the sky and earth, and the turbulent flow of energy further ravaged the already ravaged ground.
Rama's attack was like a raging tsunami, sweeping and powerful. Each axe strike contained the ultimate interpretation of strength and carried a power that could break the rules of law.
Ordinary defenses and techniques are like paper under his axe; he aims to crush all of Karna's reliance with pure force.
"Look closely, Karna! This is the weapon of suffering you obtained through lies!"
Rama roared as he wielded his axe, which drew a mysterious trajectory that seemed to lock down space, leaving Karna with no way to escape.
Karna's gaze was calm, and the golden armor shimmered, neutralizing some of the destructive power.
He did not choose to confront the attack head-on, but instead responded with his superb marksmanship.
His spear tip, like a burning meteor, could always find the most subtle point of force in that unparalleled axe, directing, guiding, or deflecting the power to split mountains and shatter rocks in all directions.
This is a martial art of extremely high skill, a manifestation of meticulous control over power.
"I have never forgotten my master's martial arts skills." Karna's voice remained clear even amidst the fierce exchange.
"You have dedicated your life to crushing the Kshatriya class, but martial arts are not only for killing; they can also be used for protection!"
"Protect? Protect these so-called brothers who are so weak in the face of fate?" Axe-wielding Rama sneered, his attacks becoming even more intense.
"Foolish disciple, why do you always refuse to accept your fate? Fate is the path that the righteous law has ordained for you!"
"Have you forgotten how the Pandavas treated you? Have you forgotten how Yundhan insulted you because of your birth? And you want to protect their descendants? How utterly foolish!"
These words were like poisonous thorns, trying to disturb Karna's mind.
Karna's spear thrust indeed faltered slightly.
The humiliations and injustices of the past are permanent scars in his heart.
In that instant, a glint flashed in Rama's eyes, and the runes on his giant axe suddenly lit up.
"Do you understand?! This is urgent, a crucial moment in your descent, Karna. Forget the techniques I taught you!"
An invisible force instantly enveloped Karna!
He felt as if the memories of certain exquisite techniques taught by the Axe-Wielding Rama in his mind had been abruptly wiped away by a giant hand!
His previously fluid marksmanship suddenly became chaotic, exposing a fatal flaw!
"There's nothing you can do—this is your destiny." Rama's giant axe, like divine punishment, cleaved down fiercely towards Karna's head!
"Brother!" Bhu Jun's eyes were bloodshot as he tried to rush forward, but he was held back by Nan Di and several warrior spirits.
Yan Mi was also bound by the invisible power of words of the Immortal Jiyu, making it difficult for her to offer assistance.
However, at this critical moment, Karna's eyes did not show panic, but instead flashed a resolute look!
He did not try to recall those forgotten moves, but completely let go of his attachment to the shackles of what he had learned in the past!
"I have indeed forgotten the martial arts my teacher taught me; it was destined to happen—"
"But beyond fate, in this other world unbound by the righteous law—I found new friends and a completely new understanding!"
Karna roared, and the bloodline of the sun god within him surged to an unprecedented degree, his golden armor radiating a dazzling light like a supernova!
"But I have never forgotten the meaning of the battle, nor my pride as a hero of charity! Nor have I forgotten why I fight now!"
Karna looked at Ace beside him, realizing that he and his Master were very similar, both being passionate individuals.
"Flame! I entrust you to this spear! Surya! Be the witness—this is—the Flame Emperor!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ace understood and channeled his Devil Fruit power into the golden spear in Karna's hand!
The spear was instantly enveloped in flames compressed to the extreme, transforming into a pure spear of light!
He abandoned all fancy techniques and thrust out his spear with the most primal, purest power, the power that came from the very source of his life.
This strike was no longer the martial art of Rama wielding his axe, but a strike unique to Karna, the Son of the Sun, a strike fueled by the burning of his life and faith!
Boom!!!
The Lance of Light and the Axe of Spellbreaker clash once again!
This time, there was no contest of skills, only a frantic clash of primal forces!
A terrifying energy storm swept in all directions, instantly vaporizing several approaching warrior spirits!
The enemy and the army were also forced to separate and fight off the attack with all their might.
As the light faded, Rama, holding the axe, took several steps back, his arm trembling slightly, and for the first time, an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
A tiny nick had appeared on the blade of his axe!
Karna knelt on one knee, the brilliance of his golden armor noticeably dimmed, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
The curse took effect, and he paid the price, but he also met his teacher's fatal blow head-on in his own way!
"You—" Rama, holding the axe, looked at Karna with an extremely complex expression.
He saw Karna's potential to transcend the confines of skill, and also his determination to protect something at all costs, which reminded him of some of his own youthful obsessions.
"To think—in this way—" Rama murmured.
The sage Jiyu sighed softly, "Has his obsession with the teachings and curses of the past led him to find his own path? Your Majesty Indra, it seems the trajectory of fate has taken a turn—"
Looking at the injured Karna, Nodo's feelings were extremely complicated.
He wanted to step forward, but hesitated because of Karna's stance of protecting the Bhadra army. He could only grip the scepter tightly, his face ashen.
Seeing this opportunity, Ace transformed into flames and instantly rushed to the side of Bhujun and Yanmi: "Now! Let's go!"
He unleashed massive walls of fire from his hands, temporarily blocking the view of Nandi and the others.
Karna also took a deep breath, stood up, and pointed his golden spear at Rama and Duryodhana: "Your opponent is me."
Bhairava took a deep look at Karna's retreating figure, knowing that this was the only opportunity his brother had created for them.
He grabbed Yan Mi, who was still hesitant, and said, "Trust him! Let's go!"
Without further hesitation, the two took advantage of the gap Ace was creating and sped off in the direction the Straw Hat crew had left.
Unable to resist, he roared and tried to give chase, but was locked onto by Karna's cold, icy spear intent and had to stop.