One Piece:Becoming the King of the World from the Rocks Era

"How could I possibly be killed by a little brat like you!"

"Life Return!"

Perhaps to mask the fear in his heart, Jenoir shouted fiercely. His muscles swelled slightly as wisps of white smoke began to rise from his body.

The technique of Life Return to enhance himself was one he, as a martial arts master, was also familiar with. After all, this technique was part of the World Government's training system!

"Iron Arm · Blood Meteor!"

Blood seemed to surge within his blackened arm, and with a single punch, it fell like a massive black and red sun.

Behind Li Yuan, a blood-colored sword god phantom appeared, and an unprecedented, powerful force surged from the Seven-Star Sword.

The blood-colored sword god phantom suddenly opened its eyes, and at that moment, Li Yuan himself turned into a blood-colored streak of light, charging toward Jenoir.

"Triad Harmony Ultimate · Haki Bind · Slash God!"

With a single swing, the sword god phantom merged into the Seven-Star Sword, amplifying its sharpness to the extreme. The Seven-Star Sword now became akin to a god-slaying blade, capable of cutting down even a god!

"Die for me!!"

Jenoir roared in madness. This punch contained all of his belief and willpower—either his enemy would die or he would.

"Rrip!!!"

However, such a concentrated punch of willpower was no match for the sharpness of the Seven-Star Sword.

In the instant of contact, Jenoir's proud top-tier Armament Haki was shattered by the sword's force.

Even Jenoir's meticulously honed Iron Arm was instantly severed by the Seven-Star Sword, the bones of his five fingers crushed.

The sword continued its unstoppable momentum, slashing through his chest, severing eight of his ribs.

Had Jenoir not stepped back at the last moment, his heart would have likely been destroyed as well!

Jenoir could hardly believe that the gap between him and Li Yuan was so vast. Just one sword, and he had been defeated—his Iron Arm, built over many years, severed with a single strike!

"Splurt!!!"

Blood sprayed from his mouth as his body instinctively tried to distance itself from Li Yuan.

"I told you I would send you to reunite with your two subordinates. I never go back on my word!"

As Jenoir retreated, Li Yuan vanished from his position like a blood-shadow streak.

Seeing Li Yuan disappear from his view, Jenoir instinctively used his Observation Haki to search for Li Yuan's location. But by the time he located Li Yuan, it was too late!

The Seven-Star Sword, which shook his very soul, was already slashing toward the back of his neck with unimaginable speed. His Observation Haki sensed it, but his body couldn't react in time.

His brain issued the command to his body, but before his body could execute the movement, the Seven-Star Sword had already touched his neck.

His top-tier Armament Haki defense was as fragile as iron in the face of the Seven-Star Sword, and even his bones were like ordinary iron pillars, unable to stop the sword's sharpness.

"Splurt!!!"

Time seemed to freeze for an instant as a streak of red light passed through Jenoir's neck.

"I'm not willing to die..."

Jenoir realized his neck had been severed, but his consciousness had not yet faded. His eyes were filled with regret and disbelief.

He had always been greedy for power, staying in his position even at his age, when he should have retired three years ago. If he had chosen to step down back then, he wouldn't have ended up dying here.

"In my sword, whether you accept it or not, you will die!"

"When you are reincarnated, make sure to ask King Yama to not let you be my enemy in your next life."

With those words, Li Yuan's sword delivered the final blow. Jenoir's body collapsed, blood gushing from his severed neck. But all the blood was drawn back into the Seven-Star Sword, and Jenoir's body was transformed into a dried husk.

"Life Return · Release!"

"Blood Boiling · Stop!"

Li Yuan immediately restored his limbs and blood to normal. A wave of weakness swept over him.

This was the unavoidable side effect of using temporary power amplification. However, within three breaths, his powerful recovery abilities completely erased the feeling of weakness.

"The Five Elder Stars, I wonder if you truly can't be killed!!"

Li Yuan narrowed his eyes as he gazed toward the direction of the Five Elder Stars and their subordinates' battle. While his eyes couldn't see, his Observation Haki allowed him to perceive everything clearly.

He hadn't gone after the Five Elder Stars earlier because he knew they possessed an almost unkillable vitality.

Now that the Infinity Pirates had grown strong, he no longer feared facing the Five Elder Stars, even if they gathered in the Infinity Sea. His eyes filled with madness.

"Brat, die for me!"

In his fully transformed Ox Demon form, Satan Saint charged toward the Diamond Titan Barrett, his black horns shining as he ran.

"Ha ha ha ha, old man, your horns are weak!"

Barrett sprinted toward him as well, his massive Titan fist glowing black.

"Splurt!!!"

However, just as they neared each other, Satan Saint suddenly opened his mouth and sprayed a massive amount of poison onto Barrett's Diamond Titan body.

Barrett's colossal body couldn't avoid the poison spray and had to rely on his Armament Haki for defense.

But the poison was incredibly potent, corroding not only Barrett's Armament Haki but also burning away parts of his Diamond Titan skin and flesh.

Realizing the terrifying power of the poison, Barrett used his Gravity to remove the toxic liquid from his body.

But by then, Satan Saint had already closed the distance, aiming his horns at the area where the poison had corroded his defense.

"Chirp!!!"

The horns pierced through Barrett's defense, breaking through the wounded area and embedding into his Diamond Titan body.

"You treacherous bastard!!"

Barrett gritted his teeth through the intense pain, stabilizing his footing and gathering a monstrous amount of Armament Haki in his hands, striking Satan Saint's head and driving it deep into the ground.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Barrett withdrew from the horns' grip, using Life Return to stabilize the wound left by the brutal attack.

"Barrett, retreat!!"

Just as Barrett was about to charge at Satan Saint again, Li Yuan's voice rang out through his Observation Haki, prompting him to retreat and leave the battlefield for his captain.

After all, his captain had already dealt with his opponent and was now coming to face his own, so Barrett could only step back.

While he was a warrior at heart, he didn't like being tortured. If he didn't listen to the captain, he knew he would be punished severely when they returned.

Satan Saint, confused by Barrett's retreat, wondered what was happening.

"How is this possible!"

"Has Jenoir already been killed by this guy?"

But in the next moment, Satan Saint's Observation Haki detected an anomaly above him. Instinctively, he looked up and was shocked by what he saw.

The clouds in the sky were being pulled into a funnel-shaped vortex by an invisible force. The swirling clouds gathered toward the lowest point of the funnel.

Li Yuan, holding the Seven-Star Sword, was diving downward at extreme speed. Countless torrents of air surged toward him, all compressed by his overwhelming Haki and sword intent.

Layers of blood-red lightning erupted from the sword, sweeping across a radius of dozens of miles. In an instant, the entire sky turned into a world of lightning.

Satan Saint, watching from below, was shocked. He clearly remembered that Li Yuan's opponent was Marshal General Jenoir.

Even if Li Yuan had the power to slay Jenoir, it was impossible for him to have done so in such a short time!

"Life Return · Ultimate Limb Enhancement!"

"Triad Harmony Ultimate · Haki Bind · Haki Nation!"

Li Yuan shouted as his limbs were amplified, and the Seven-Star Sword swung down with all his might. The earth trembled as an immense shockwave erupted, creating a brilliant comet-like impact wave that descended upon Satan Saint.

Satan Saint couldn't evade the sudden and intense shockwave. It seemed as if he was completely locked in place, unable to escape.

"Ox Demon Ultimate · Iron Body!"

Armament Haki surged over Satan Saint's entire body, and his spider legs dug into the earth as his head buried into his body. His entire form collapsed into a defensive stance against the overwhelming shockwave.

The shockwave descended like a falling meteor, shaking the earth and causing the ground to crack open.

The immense power and penetration shattered even Satan Saint's Armament Haki in an instant.

The crushing force tore apart his back's skin, muscles, and bones. The raging Haki surged inside him, destroying his organs.

The spider legs embedded in the ground could no longer withstand the immense pressure, and four of them shattered instantly.

Even his head, buried in his abdomen, was crushed by the sheer pressure, causing an agonizing headache.

The entire island shook under the force of the impact. The ground ripped apart, and a massive pit thousands of meters wide appeared, where Satan Saint's body was left mangled.

With just one strike, Satan Saint's Ox Demon form was reduced to a lifeless heap, his insides visible and blood gushing like a fountain.

**(End of Chapter)**