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Chapter 419 [Fourth Update] Circular from Disaster Island

One piece of news is that Alabasta has announced to the world that it will be renamed Catastrophe Island. This name has quickly gained widespread acceptance, because the name Catastrophe Island was already being used privately by a small group of people.

The announcement from the Disaster Island goes beyond just changing its name. It also states that the surrounding waters can receive its protection by offering tribute, or become its territory.

Even places far away in the seas, if they want to seek refuge with Tianzai Island, they are welcome. Tianzai Island promises to send personnel to garrison there, whose strength level will not be lower than that of a general.

The sheer power and strength conveyed in this news have shaken the world.

It seems that in the narrative of the Disaster Island, generals are not uncommon.

As long as you pledge allegiance, we will dispatch a general with the strength of a warrior!

For a time, many weak forces were eager to make a move. In the Age of Exploration, not every island was peaceful, and many places faced disasters. Now that a powerful nation was willing to accept and help them, the benefits outweighed the drawbacks, far outweighed them.

No tribute?

It's okay, we can sell ourselves and let the Disaster Island take us in!

The World Government and the Navy were in a real bind. The Celestial Dragons were calling them nonstop because they felt deeply threatened and that their position had been seriously challenged.

Many Celestial Dragons, as well as kings of several countries, have either subtly expressed their hope or directly and strongly demanded that the Navy and the World Government send troops to wipe out the Disaster Island.

But can the island of natural disasters be attacked so easily?

On the day the news broke, Buddha's Warring States period must have made countless angry phone calls.

It wasn't that he didn't want to do it; in fact, he was powerless to do it. This profound sense of powerlessness was something he had never experienced before since becoming a marshal.

All they could do was increase the bounty offered by the island of natural disaster.

Newsbird delivers the latest news that day.

Soul Calamity, bounty of 1.5 billion; Natural Disaster Li Wei, bounty of... 1.8 billion.

Some people were surprised by the astonishing amount, yet also felt it was only natural; however, many more scoffed.

What else can they do besides offering bounties? The Disaster Island has already humiliated the Navy so badly, even injuring Akainu. Their headquarters is right there. If they're really capable, they can just storm it. What's the point of offering bounties?

This is what many people think.

Not long after, the island's side spoke again—

"Drought Jack has the same nickname as one of our Lord of Calamities' important creations. If we don't change the name soon, we'll have to bear the consequences."

The statement also indicated that if the world is deliberately delayed in learning about the incident, the island of Tianzai would not rule out using force immediately.

Moreover, it wasn't just Drought Jack; other pirates and their crews who carried various disasters were also given similar notices after being discovered by the people of Disaster Island.

Kaido's pirate crew was specifically mentioned because his top officers include the "Three Disasters"...

It's easy to imagine that Kaido of the Beasts and his subordinates turned green with shock upon seeing the news. Given their temperament and arrogance, how could they possibly subdue their enemy without even fighting?

Just when everyone in the world thought that the island of natural disasters would have a good talk with Kaido's pirate crew, news immediately spread that Kaido's pirate crew had been wiped out by an unknown person.

Rumors circulated that witnesses saw the entire daytime suddenly turn into night, with the sky filled with stars and meteors falling in disarray.

Soon, confirmed information emerged that it was the work of bounty hunter Tianchen Xingyu, who also expressed great interest in the high bounty offered for Tianzai Island.

And so the whole world trembled once again.

Firstly, people were shocked by Tianchen Xingyu's defeat of the Beast Pirates, as another Yonko had fallen. Secondly, they sensed Tianchen Xingyu's hostility towards the Disaster Island in his words, and they could all feel that a major event was about to happen, and a storm was brewing. This banquet was unlikely to be peaceful.

"What's wrong with this world? How can the Four Emperors just fall like that?"

"I didn't expect there to be so many hidden experts who were previously unknown."

Regarding the upcoming clash, some people favor the Disaster Island side, while others favor Tianchen Xingyu. The latter's view is that Tianchen Xingyu controls the power of the stars, and the Disaster Island is just a target for him. Even if the people of the Disaster Island are mobilized, he is not afraid of human wave tactics.

There are people who have witnessed the stars falling from the sky and have even provided photos for the news. The sight is indeed terrifying, so there are relatively more people who are inclined to believe in the Heavenly Starry Sky than those who believe in the Disaster Island.

For a time, those forces or individuals who wanted to join forces with Disaster Island were in a bind again, and had no choice but to calm down and observe the situation.

In fact, the ones who are most upset are not them, but those who received the invitation to the banquet on Disaster Island.

Even those who were relatively close to the Disaster Island but were delaying their departure were worried. They had originally planned to observe how things would develop, but things turned out quite differently than they expected. The Disaster Island forcefully suppressed Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors of Whole Cake Island. Well, just when they were glad they hadn't acted rashly and had experienced the benefits of observing the situation, Tianchen Xingyu started causing trouble again.

Judging from what Tian Chenxingyu said, the trouble happened during the banquet, so what were they supposed to do? They were forced to make a choice.

If you go to Disaster Island, you're likely to be hunted down by Tianchen Xingyu, because most of them are pirates, and even if they aren't pirates, they're not necessarily good people. Even if they are from the forces of light, you're worried about being caught in the crossfire.

They had stomach aches, and some people were truly resigned to their fate. Some people from remote locations had set off for Cake Island long ago, and by the time the incident happened and the news arrived, some time had already passed. They probably wouldn't be able to reach Disaster Island in time for the remaining days.

In other words, they could only wait to die. Even the Four Emperors had been swept away, so what could these small fry do?

"This Li Wei, who is a natural disaster, is quite capable, but unfortunately he loves to show off too much."

Many people in the Reincarnators have this kind of comment on Li Wei.

In fact, after half a year had passed and the plot had officially begun, their strength had made a leap forward, after all, quite some time had passed since the Alabasta incident.

"Xingyu has already set his sights on him."

"Xingyu? Is it famous?"

"You didn't know? He was a traitor to the Samsara Academy. He later left and created his own faction. Don't think he's stupid. In fact, in an ancient trial instance of an ally of the Samsara Academy, he was identified as the most talented human in nearly a million years. Of course, that only counts those who participated in the trial, but such talent is still terrifying."

"An ancient trial instance, it is said that in ancient times, some descendants of gods and demons were quite amazing."

"Just you wait and see. This guy named Xingyu may not be very famous, but according to my analysis, he's definitely one of the top talents."

"That's impressive? Then this guy named Li Wei is doomed."

PAS: Cough cough cough... I've been working too hard, my math is completely messed up. This chapter is truly the 419th...

So, if a pigeon stops cooing, is it still a pigeon?

The experts in the group are all saying they're going to play Monster Hunter. Is it really that fun...? I'm really curious.

Chapter 420 Gathering, Soul Imbuement, Qi Xi's Disappearance

Many reincarnators were pessimistic about Li Wei, believing that he was doomed. However, a small number of people were more level-headed and thought that things might not actually develop as most people thought.

Meanwhile, they were speculating about the significance of Tianchen Xingyu's move. Was it simply to teach a lesson to someone who had become too high-profile? Or was it an attempt to establish its authority? Or perhaps there were deeper considerations at play?

These are the things they really want to know. Otherwise, before the final battle, they don't believe that Tianchen Xingyu would suddenly choose a tough opponent that seems difficult to deal with.

It's one thing that it's not easy to crack, but the key issue is that it's been made so openly and publicly known that some people might secretly try to take advantage of the situation and eliminate other competitors first.

There are indeed quite a few people who hold this idea, and upon thinking about it, they become restless and prepare to go to the Disaster Island.

In fact, Li Wei didn't really want anything too violent or bloody to happen at the banquet, because it was Wei Yuzuriha Inori's birthday celebration. The original intention was not to kill, but to forcefully suppress Big Mom. Firstly, it was indeed to defend and retaliate, and secondly, it was to warn those people that they should give him some face.

It's rare for him to want to throw a grand banquet, so it wouldn't be proper without some people. He can't just have a bunch of his creations dancing and performing there. Creations are creations after all. If they are too obedient to him and regard him as supreme, many things will lose their fun.

With these considerations in mind, when Li Wei sent out the invitations, he deliberately avoided the reincarnators. Li Wei naturally had a way to make them distinguish between the reincarnators and the local natives.

Li Wei knew very well that most of the reincarnators who came to the celebration were not there with good intentions, but rather with some motive. Li Wei was not afraid of them, but he did not want to taint the joyous banquet with blood.

As the days went by, people began to arrive at Disaster Island one after another. To Li Wei's delight, Xiao Qiang and Yang Qianqian also arrived as a group one day.

This was a message from the Disaster Island to Li Wei via Den Den Mushi. However, Li Wei had already finished training the Straw Hat Pirates, so they were heading back that day.

"Luffy's older brother is really amazing."

After Li Wei left, the Straw Hat crew boarded the Going Merry again and began a new voyage.

At this moment, Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, sighed, realizing how terrifyingly much he and his companions had improved after these days of training.

Moreover, they had all read the newspaper article about Big Mom and other news, and they were all shocked. Even Luffy himself was surprised, which also inspired his fighting spirit to catch up with Li Wei.

“Yes, even the Four Emperors are no match for him.” Robin also sighed. As the older one in the group, she had more to consider.

"If it weren't for the appearance of that bounty hunter named Tianchen Xingyu, many people would have thought that Luffy's older brother was the Pirate King and that getting One Piece was only a matter of time."

Usopp felt a surge of admiration: "The Pirate King, ah, that's something to aspire to."

Luffy clenched his fists, his confidence unwavering: "I will get One Piece faster than my brother, and I will definitely be the Pirate King!"

"Yes, yes, yes," Nami replied perfunctorily.

"Speaking of Luffy, when are we heading to Disaster Island?"

"Let's wait a little longer. Big brother told us not to rush and that we can take a risk for a while longer. He will come and let us know when the time comes."

Originally, Li Wei had already given them an invitation, intending for them to come on their own. However, after thinking about it, he decided to come and pick them up himself. For him, it would only take a little time, while if Luffy and the others sailed over, it would delay their journey considerably.

As the eldest brother, Li Wei had no choice but to go through fire and water for them, considering how much time they had helped him pass the time.

After Li Wei met with Yang Qianqian and Xiao Qiang, Xiao Qiang quickly prepared an afternoon tea set. Yang Qianqian, on the other hand, was visibly relieved and looked at ease. No one knows what she had been through during this time.

"Brother, please have some tea."

Xiaoqiang brought the tea to Li Wei.

Yang Qianqian chimed in, "Xiaoqiang, get me a cup of black tea too. Oh, and do you still have that cake you made last time? I thought it was pretty good."

Li Wei waved his hand dismissively, "Go away, go away. You're acting like Xiao Qiang is your little brother."

Yang Qianqian was furious upon hearing this and slapped Xiaoqiang on the head.

"Is it really unreasonable for someone to freeload by virtue of their own abilities?"

After a moment of silence, several dark lines appeared on Li Wei's forehead.

"Little Yang, you've changed. You weren't this naughty when you were little. Back then, you were a shy little girl who liked to take off your panties in front of your uncle and ask if he wanted to have sex with you..."

"Bah, shameless."

Yang Qianqian snorted and snatched the pastry from Li Wei's hand, taking a bite.

"Holy crap, you've rebelled! Xiaoqiang, fuck her!"

"Xiao Qiang, how dare you!"

Liu Yiqiang quickly made his escape.

"Big brother, I won't stand here and do my thing. You guys go ahead and do your thing..."

Without prior arrangement, Li Wei and Yang Qianqian caught Xiaoqiang and gave him a good beating. Xiaoqiang was very confused. What had he done wrong?

Does being honest mean you have to get beaten up?

Does that mean I'm going to be isolated?

Liu Yiqiang said that he would obey whatever his elder brother said!

Based on experience, it's not enough.

Yuzuriha Inori, who had been watching quietly from the side, just chuckled. It had been a long time since it had been this lively.

As the days went by, Chi Tong arrived, along with Fan Xinxian, Liu Ruyuan, Tang Ya, and Kong Se. However, what puzzled Li Wei was that Qi Xi had not yet arrived. She was the only one from the Samsara Academy who had not yet come.

Li Wei didn't think that Qi Xi couldn't even pass the preliminary rounds, nor did he believe that Qi Xi had perished. That was impossible. He would have some kind of sense about it, and secondly, he understood Qi Xi's power. There was no reason for such an accident to happen.

Perhaps Qi Xi is in a relatively remote place, this is Li Wei's deduction. When Li Wei sent those creations to deliver the invitation, he specifically asked them to keep an eye out, but none of them found any trace of Qi Xi.

Li Wei wasn't worried about Qi Xi getting into trouble; this trust stemmed from their many years of getting along, a trust that transcended many ties.

However, Li Wei still hoped to find Qi Xi as soon as possible, so he began to give the Aurora Path a soul. This was a rather large project because the Aurora Path was too vast and covered too wide an area. If he just randomly stuffed a soul into it, he simply couldn't control such a huge network.

After thinking it over, Li Wei decided to give the Aurora Road a collective soul.

It is both unified and separate, a collection of contradictions.

After the soul was properly imbued, Li Wei's gaze turned icy cold, for he had discovered something.

PAS: Getting ready to go out for a meal with an old friend.

Chapter 421 Global Threat, Parliamentary Action

He learned from feedback from the Aurora Path that some people were relentlessly sabotaging the Aurora Path, including reincarnators and natives from the storyline.

It's actually quite normal for this to happen, but it has to be said that this kind of behavior seems rather irrational.

Regardless of their motives or mindset in doing such a thing, from Li Wei's perspective, they are now on the opposite side.

"Is it much?"

"The number of people is probably in the dozens, and they are distributed over a wide area."