Splat!
Boom!
The massive Conqueror's black lightning was like a tangible natural thunderbolt—no, it was much thicker than any bolt released by nature! The Haki pouring out of Beltz's body was like a cascading waterfall!
Crash!
Sizzle!
The sky above all of Mary Geoise seemed filled with black lightning!
His enemies, at this moment, were still deeply trapped in the psychological hypnosis of Mujou no Hou. This was a strike born from the combination of his Subconscious ability and the soul-shaking power of Conqueror's Haki; even the Five Elders, who possessed Conqueror's Haki themselves, could not block it!
"AAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!"
However, many members of the Knights of God had already snapped awake. This wasn't because they were stronger, but because at this moment, they truly felt the even more intense Conqueror's Haki being released from Beltz!
Sixth Phase: Mujou Shougyou Shoukaku!
After raising his Haki to the "Maximum Grade," Beltz gripped his blade with both hands. He had poured everything he was into this single strike!
Quincy power, Azure Dragon power, Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki...
The massive black lightning pouring out danced with the edge of Beltz's blade. This strike was an all-out "Maximum Grade Haki Attack," just like the final move used in the clash between Shiki and Roger.
This Sixth Phase was a strike that deeply fused all of Beltz's powers to attain a transcendent force! Coupled with the Fifth Phase that boosted Haki to its limit, the attack he now unleashed was equal to Roger's strongest "Kagutsuchi"!
Before using Vollständig, he was roughly at the Emperor level; after using Vollständig, he gained transcendent power! At full power, he could now unleash an attack comparable to Roger's strongest grade!
And he had an even greater advantage than Roger! Because of the Sklaverei ability within the Vollständig state, which allowed him to continuously replenish his energy, he wouldn't lose all combat capability after using a Maximum Grade Haki attack like Roger and the others would!
Now was the moment of truth!
Boom!
Beltz finally unleashed the strike. The colossal Conqueror's lightning poured down from the sky with a roar. From the center of the massive vortex in the heavens, he fell like a meteorite!
Plummeting toward the location of the Celestial Dragons!
!!!!
Only now did the Five Elders finally recover from the sense of impermanence caused by Mujou no Hou. Seeing Beltz, who had already finished charging his power, their eyes widened in shock!
"Not good!"
But it was too late!
The lightning-clad strike fell from the sky. With a thunderous bang, the blade pierced through Saint Saturn's body!
Under this immense power, Saint Saturn's body vanished in an instant, reduced to ash. The erupting force continued to spread outward like a surging tsunami, crashing into everything nearby!
Rumble!
Like a nuclear explosion, a massive mushroom cloud rose within the Holy Land of Mary Geoise. The terrifying power turned into a giant fireball, instantly expanding across the entire Holy Land!
The previous Black Sun had destroyed roughly half of the Holy Land; now, the half swallowed by black fire faced even deeper destruction, and even the half that hadn't been swallowed was engulfed by the powerful shockwave in an instant.
If people hadn't begun evacuating the Celestial Dragons at the start of the war, this single strike might have wiped out the Holy Land entirely!
The Red Line itself trembled under the force of this mighty attack. The Red Line that divided the world and its oceans felt as though it was about to shatter! The Celestial Dragons at the very center continuously endured this massive destructive force!
Sizzle!
The Conqueror's Haki tore through their bodies, preventing their regeneration. Saint Saturn suffered the heaviest and most horrific trauma! However, because the immortality of the Five Elders' level is truly terrifying, even though he took the brunt of the damage, he did not die.
In contrast, the nearby members of the Knights of God—especially Sommers, who had been cleaved in half by Beltz at the start—had their bodies dissolved under this power!
Furthermore, even their immortality could not save them! This intense Conqueror's Haki actually washed away the "Depths Marks" on the arms of several the Knights of God, and then... they could no longer maintain their regeneration!
Beltz's strike had even killed the immortal the Knights of God!
After this strike, Beltz did not move in for the kill. Instead, he turned into a beam of light and charged toward a specific direction in Mary Geoise!
Although he could replenish Haki after a Maximum Grade attack and still possessed the ability to fight, his body was starting to give out. The Azure Dragon's Dragon-Human form combined with the Bronze Throne was a mode that consumed immense stamina. Additionally, he was using Vollständig and had entered the second stage, Shin no Shinsei; these were even more exhausting!
Thus, while his current state was powerful, the stamina drain was massive. After unleashing the Mujou Shougyou Shoukaku strike, he was nearing his limit, so he decided to quit while he was ahead.
He didn't go to save Ginny immediately; instead, he went to a treasury. This place was incredibly sturdy; it still stood in Mary Geoise despite the Black Sun and the final strike. This was one of the Celestial Dragons' storehouses!
There were many such storehouses in Mary Geoise. Beltz didn't know exactly what was inside, but as a treasury of the Celestial Dragons, it certainly wouldn't lack good items. Beltz kicked down the crumbling door. Entering, he saw the vault filled with gold and jewels—the Heavenly Tribute offered by the various kingdoms of the World Government.
Besides the gold and jewels, there were Devil Fruits, various delicacies, weapons, and equipment. Beltz was not picky and stuffed them directly into his shadow. He didn't take everything; estimating his time, he immediately headed for the dungeon.
He had already located Ginny through the Subconscious ocean, so his previous attacks had consciously avoided her location. Though some damage inevitably spread, it only destroyed the ground above. Because Ginny was held in a dungeon, Beltz had felt safe fighting the Five Elders.
He threw a punch, caving in the ground and blowing open the roof of the cell above Ginny. Inside, Ginny had long noticed the commotion outside but didn't know what was happening because she was underground. Seeing Beltz, who had reverted to his human form, her eyes filled with tears!
"Big Brother Beltz!"
Her tears fell uncontrollably. Born a slave, she thought she could finally live a normal life after escaping God Valley, but that life lasted less than four years before the Celestial Dragons snatched her back. She could endure the darkness, but she had already seen the light! She had been so happy these past four years; she could never go back to being a slave!
Moreover, they wanted to use her to threaten Kuma-kun and Lord Beltz. This intense humiliation made Ginny want to kill herself! But she believed in Beltz; she felt he would definitely come to save her! And now, he was really here! Standing in the air like a celestial god, glowing brilliantly against the backdrop of the surrounding fires!
"Let's go, Ginny."
Beltz descended, took Ginny's hand, then transformed into the Azure Dragon, flying into the distance with her on his back!
The massive Azure Dragon had brought destruction to the Holy Land, killed the "Gods," and then fled with the prisoner! His arrival left nothing but ruins in this so-called Holy Land!
And Imu had not made a move from beginning to end!
This was actually within Beltz's expectations. Although he didn't know why, Imu had always maintained the habit of not acting unless necessary, especially in the Holy Land, staying hidden in the Room of Flowers! In the original plot, the reason Imu possessed Gunko to go to Elbaf was because the Holy Land was swallowed by fire.
Even then, Imu only called Shamrock back while he himself went to Elbaf to conscript soldiers. This showed he had some restrictions in the Holy Land or didn't want too many people to know of his existence. Thus, Beltz was bold enough to swagger in, destroy the Holy Land, and leave! He could fly; who could stop him?
In this regard, he was a much greater threat than Roger or Whitebeard. Though they were powerful, they couldn't easily retreat after a clash. They couldn't fly; they were essentially mortals of flesh and blood. The advantage of flight was something he had emphasized many times!
"Bastard!"
At this moment, the Five Elders had completed their regeneration again, including Saint Warcury, whose head had been cut off, and Saint Saturn, who had been pulverized. They were panting, their faces distorted with pain. Seeing Beltz fly away as the Azure Dragon, their eyes burned with murderous rage!
This was a humiliation beyond words! This guy had so utterly disregarded the Holy Land, yet they were powerless! And a sliver of fear had even bloomed in their hearts. This guy was too strong! That last strike made them feel a sense of danger, as if they really could have been killed! Several the Knights of God actually had been killed!
They had ruled this world for eight hundred years; when had they ever suffered such a disgrace?! Beltz was truly an ultimate criminal!
Yet no matter how they raged, they could no longer catch him.
In the distance, Liltotto picked up the miniature Den Den Mushi from the ground; Beltz had left it there on purpose. They had already communicated via Quincy methods, and she knew he had prepared this specifically for her. She tossed the snail directly into her mouth. There was no place safer than her stomach.
Like eating a jellybean, Liltotto swallowed the snail and walked toward the Five Elders.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. I'm actually starting to think I should seriously reconsider whether to continue cooperating with you guys." She mocked them in a tone that seemed designed to drive them crazy. "Can't even handle one Beltz. Cooperating with you... the future looks bleak."
The Five Elders were already fuming. Hearing Liltotto's words, they exploded in anger!
"What did you say?!" Saint Warcury, the most hot-tempered, glared at her. "Don't forget your identity!"
"I remember it very well," Liltotto said coldly. "I was never your subordinate. And your performance just now was indeed too pathetic. If this continues, I'll sink into the sea along with this swaying wreck of a ship. I don't want to be purged by the Empire."
"What are you trying to say?" Saint Ju Peter asked, frowning as she approached.
"Me? I want to help you clear out the pests."
As Liltotto spoke, wings appeared behind her. Unlike Beltz's black dragon wings, hers were golden, and a pentagram appeared above her head. The wings unfolded further, looking like open mouths; they multiplied from two to four, each edged with serrated teeth, looking even more like mouths.
Seeing Liltotto unleash such power, the Five Elders tensed. But in the next instant, Liltotto's mouth extended!
Crunch!
Squelch!
The Five Elders had just endured Beltz's Maximum Grade Haki impact; though their bodies had recovered, they were still weak. They never expected Liltotto to suddenly turn traitor at this moment! Liltotto's bite swallowed Saint Ju Peter's body whole!
!!!
?!!!
The remaining four Elders widened their eyes, looking at Liltotto in disbelief.
"Are you insane?!"
"Don't get excited yet..." Seeing the Elders preparing to attack, Liltotto shrugged. "I just saw how useless he was and thought I could help you out."
As she spoke, her body transformed. Black lightning crackled around her, and then... she actually turned into Saint Ju Peter?!
Liltotto, in Saint Ju Peter's form, spoke: "See? How about I act as your colleague?"
"You...?!"
The remaining four were momentarily dazed. Liltotto continued:
"I'm not interested in talking to you. I'm talking to your master. What do you think... Lord Nerona Imu? Since I need to keep my own appearance to act as a mole for you, I can't help much that way. But by taking Saint Ju Peter's form, I can serve as your combat power."
"Strictly speaking, I'm much more powerful than this trash subordinate of yours~"