Chapter 1237: The Devil Beyond the Fruit

Chapter 1237: Chapter 721: The Devil Beyond the Fruit

“Sage!”

The appearance of Sage caused everyone to shout, each visibly gaining confidence.

On the other hand, over at Shamrock’s side, they appeared as if facing a formidable enemy, cold sweat streaming down one by one.

Shamrock was slightly calmer, trying to remain composed, while Sommers was trembling like a sieve.

Because Killingham was dead!

Just like when they received the news of Teach’s death, Killingham also died without any sign of resurrection.

This guy truly possesses the ability to kill the undying!

The demon girl gazed at the coiling Haki lightning flowing around Sage, vaguely seeing knots twisting within the lightning, squinting slightly, “Destruction of the Supreme King?”

“More advanced than that!”

Sage laughed heartily: “Speaking of which, what’s your name, the mouse hidden behind the scenes? Finally willing to show yourself?”

“Norton Sage…”

The girl remained expressionless, “I’ve never heard of the Norton Clan. The Nicole Family was just a commoner family in the past. For someone without bloodline and heritage to reach this level is astonishing.”

She extended a hand, instantly unleashing a large magic array from it.

“Gares has nothing to do with you, yet it seems all the power of this place is now within you. I’m quite curious how much of this place’s power someone like you can wield…”

In the center of the magic array, a gun handle was revealed, which the girl grasped, pulling out a double-barreled shotgun aimed directly at Sage.

“By sacrificing a portion of your lifespan, exchange for your immortality. Sign a contract; serve under me. I won’t hesitate to offer you everything from the sea…”

Bang!

The trigger was pulled, bullet firing from the barrel, “Demon Contract, Black Domination!”

At the moment he saw the magic array, a sharp light glinted in Sage’s eyes, and he did not dodge, letting the bullet hit him.

The bullet, invincibly imbued with Haki, flickered with Supreme King lightning, hitting Sage’s arm, embedding into his skin almost instantly, but without fully penetrating.

Sage’s Haki was equally formidable, blocking it forcefully.

“Oh? Possessing ability? Very interesting…”

Sage hesitated for a moment, then smiled, withdrawing his Haki, allowing the two bullets to pierce through his arm. Instantly, black energy emerged from Sage’s body, and beneath his feet, a magic array similar to the one in the girl’s hand appeared.

A sinister aura, even more malevolent than the Five Elders Summoning Array, erupted from this magic array.

“From now on, you shall be a Heavenly Celestial Dragon.”

The girl said calmly: “I am very satisfied with you, and this kingdom won’t be destroyed. Let’s choose a new King.”

She looked at Lily beside her, “Since you are the princess of Oykot, you shall become the King of this kingdom. The ancient weapons will not be reclaimed, and you will punish the rebellious countries, serving as a barrier against those who seek to explore history.”

“Hmm, the next target is Elbaf, which is also entrusted to you. Conquer those guys, and henceforth I shall rule.”

“What are you talking about?”

Lily was puzzled by the girl speaking so justifiably: “Why should we listen to you? Who do you think you are?”

The girl cast a sidelong glance, “You will eventually listen to me, because…”

Boom!

Before she could finish, a shockwave struck out of nowhere, forcing the girl’s head upward, violently exploding half of her body.

Yet her expression remained unchanged, as she slowly lowered her head, watched her body reassemble, then turned towards Sage, seeing the magic array at his feet gradually fade, and the coiling black energy dispersed like smoke, revealing a face of wild, sinister laughter.

“Exactly! You felt it!”

Sage laughed heartily: “But this is ultimately the application of abilities; simply being possessed isn’t nearly enough!”

“Audacious! How dare you defile the Master’s descent!”

Shamrock shouted fiercely, raising his sword to charge forward.

Boom!

Sage didn’t even look, merely punched the air, which was like striking a drum, the punch visibly rebounded in the air. No surrounding shockwaves occurred, yet Shamrock’s body exploded like a bomb.

Bang!

Along with him, the terrified Sommers also exploded.

His whole head dropped, covered in cracks, his pupils looked instinctively towards the girl, murmuring: “Master, Master… Imu Master!”

Crack!

As if glass shattering, his head split at that moment and disintegrated into nothingness.

Conversely, Shamrock, wearing a grim expression, restored himself to his original position.

“Haki blocked it? Your Haki, though not as strong as Red Hair’s, isn’t bad.”

Sage laughed, “But compared to me now, it’s not just a little bit. I’m called the only Pirate Emperor, and that title was earned through battle!”

None of them are worthy opponents!

Even Shamrock, in his eyes, wasn’t much different from Red Hair. Red Hair just had slightly stronger Haki, but this guy’s sword was transformed from Mythical Zoan, which added a lot to his combat strength.

Including Sommers and Killingham, whom he just killed, both were in Devil Fruit Awakening state. In terms of strength, they’re not below the level of Seven Warlords of the Sea, even in the upper reaches.

Normally, the foundation of the Divine Knight Order is indeed very high, even stronger than the single Four Emperors Team.

The foundation of the World Government is indeed strong, but the problem is that Sage has already transcended the concept of the Four Emperors.

A single Divine Knight Order is no longer his match.

“By coincidence, the previous one comparable to me, Rocks, was ultimately dealt with by the joint forces of the Navy, pirates, and you Heavenly Celestial Dragons, right?”

Sage chuckled and looked at the young girl, “Imu…right, that’s really damn strange, Joyboy, Emo, joy, sorrow. Is it really destiny? Can you explain to me, you’ve ruled for so many years, preventing people from seeking ‘history,’ what is it really for? What’s worth hiding?”

He spread his hands, “No matter how despicable the ‘usurping of the nation,’ history can be beautified. Within hundreds of years, those who remembered are long gone. The sea doesn’t have a tradition of historians; what researchers called history can be seen as folklore. Clearly, the world’s overlords, yet hiding the truth fearing exposure, so shameful, haha!”

“Why not leave it to me? Anyway, you’ve come here, let’s lay it all out. No matter what you intend to do, our purpose is the same: you want to rule the world, I also want to rule the world. Since you can’t suppress it, why not hand the world to me?”

“Arrogant.”

The girl coldly glared at him, “History isn’t something you people have the right to engage in. Only by pledging loyalty to me, calling me Master, can you earn that right.”

“Heh heh heh, living for so many years without any growth, really think the world can’t be without you?”

Sage clenched his fist, “You can’t be the master, staying in that place, you can’t be anyone’s master! I’ll come find you, don’t be anxious!”

Boom!!

Like the beating of war drums, a fist blasted into the air, causing the young girl and Shamrock to dissipate.

But before they vanished, the girl’s eyes deeply stared at Sage, “You can’t fulfill your wish either, you don’t understand anything.”

No sooner had the words fallen, the eyes were completely shattered.

“Dead?”

Moriah asked.

“Not so simple, these two, that Shamrock’s Haki is decent. After the physical body was dispelled, it was forcefully taken back. As for that Imu fellow…that kind of Haki can be released through possession. Indeed, willpower remains unchanged, no matter whose body it inhabits, it cannot be replaced.” Sage shook his head.

“Hey, hey, what was that? That aura is utterly irresistible.” Kuzan shouted.

“You don’t get it?”

Sage glanced at him, chuckled, “It’s precisely what you’ve been guessing.”

Kuzan froze, then sighed, “It actually exists… I once had a glimmer of hope.”

“Sage, are we going to war?” Lily approached, frowning, “The battle of Ancient Weapons…”

“Not to that point yet, I’ve said I won’t fire the first shot. The other party also values the sea, so it can only be used as a deterrent for now. Right now, it’s just real sword and gun battles…”

He looked at his palm, a smirk appearing at his lips, “Wonderful! My guess is correct, that guy is indeed a ‘devil.’ That power, I sensed it, trying to impose this ‘O’hara’ concept upon me and transform me… the dominating devil?”

“Concept?” Lily showed her confusion.

“Devil Fruits are human desires, Tot Musica is human lust, collections of concepts. That guy is the same, an existence like Tot Musica, upgraded from Devil Fruit to the ‘devil’ itself. Therefore, it can grant people desires from this place, forcibly converting them with that power to become stronger, but will also subject one to ‘devil’ control.”

Sage clenched his fist, “Just now, as long as I wish, I can transform into Imu’s devil, becoming like the Five Elders…no, it’s different, it seems to be a more distinct mode. Perhaps transforming into a form similar to that possession object.”

“Does Tot Musica have it too?” Lily frowned, “There’s still some difference, isn’t there? Different devils have different abilities.”

“About right, anyway the route is clear… Next, it’s time for me to make a plan.”

Sage extended his other hand, turned to the others with a smile, “Go, issue orders, bring back those abilities I need, for me to personally absorb. The time… it’s about right!”

His pair of hands, the right hand manifesting a quaking white glow, while the left hand… enveloped in black smoke, akin to the deepest darkness, absorbing everything!

Dark-Dark Fruit!

Sage’s force of will during the time he obtained the Quake-Quake Fruit completely subdued the devil within the fruit.

His desire for destruction and ruin is no less than his greedy craving desires.

After suppressing the quake devil, the Dark-Dark Fruit also emerged, taken in by Sage.

Originally, it was planned to wait a bit longer to completely subdue the Dark-Dark Fruit before initiating the plan.

But since Imu has come, it indicates the World Government’s attention will soon shift here.

If he constructs another World Government here, it will certainly be discovered.

Then, why not openly challenge!

Strike first and gain the advantage!

Once he becomes a devil like Imu, there’s nothing in this world that can stop him!