Zoro immediately turned around and stood in front of the group, his eyes filled with vigilance. "This guy is really troublesome," he muttered, his sword trembling slightly, ready to strike at any moment.

Luffy stopped his attack and returned to the ship. He looked at Smoker and said excitedly, "Haha, Smoker, we meet again! This time I won't let you succeed so easily!" He crouched slightly, assuming a fighting stance.

Smoker instantly appeared beside the ship, his body reforming, his weapon pointed directly at Lian. "Lian, today is your end!" His voice was filled with anger and determination.

Lian took a deep breath and said calmly, "Smoker, do you think you can catch me like this? You're too naive." His eyes revealed a hint of confidence and cunning.

Just as tensions were running high, the sky suddenly darkened. A powerful aura emanated from afar, and everyone felt an invisible pressure.

"What is this aura?" Zoro frowned, looking warily into the distance.

"It looks like some powerful creature is approaching." Nami also showed a worried expression.

A colossal creature slowly rose from the seabed, its body as large as a small mountain, radiating a mysterious light. Its eyes, like lanterns, gazed upon the onlookers.

"This is... the treasure guardian!" Blackbeard Teach appeared on a nearby ship at some point, his eyes gleaming with greed. "I never expected to encounter it here. If I can get the treasure it guards, I will become the Pirate King!" He laughed maniacally.

Smoker's expression changed; he realized things had become more complicated. "Nothing can stop me from capturing Lian!" He charged at Lian again.

Looking at the situation, Li An knew that he had to deal with Smoker first before he could confront the treasure guardian. He exchanged a glance with Zoro and Luffy, and the three of them nodded in unison, launching an attack on Smoker simultaneously.

The battle was about to erupt, swords flashing and magical light clashing. Smoker's smoke ability was extremely troublesome; his body could change shape at will, making him unpredictable. But Leanne and her crew were not to be outdone. Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit ability was used to its fullest extent, his attacks raining down on Smoker like a storm... Zoro, on the other hand, used his superb swordsmanship to repeatedly block Smoker's counterattacks.

During a lull in the fighting, Li An glanced at Guo Yao, who was hiding to the side, her eyes filled with worry and concern. A warmth filled his heart, and he secretly vowed to protect her.

"An, be careful!" Guo Yao suddenly shouted.

Li An quickly dodged to the side, a puff of smoke brushing past him. Smoker seized the opportunity to close in again, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. "Li An, prepare to die!" he roared, his weapon slashing down at Li An with tremendous force.

Li An quickly raised his weapon to defend himself, the immense impact forcing him back several steps. He felt a tingling numbness in his arm, but he didn't flinch in the slightest. "You're not qualified to defeat me!" he roared, simultaneously channeling his inner strength to prepare for a counterattack.

At this moment, the treasure guardian seemed enraged by the commotion of the battle. It let out a tremendous roar and unleashed a powerful beam of energy towards the group. Everyone scrambled to dodge, and the ship shook violently under the impact of the beam.

Chapter 221 is extremely ugly.

"No, if this continues, none of us will be able to leave!" Lian shouted, a bold idea suddenly forming in his mind. "Luffy, Zoro, let's team up and force Smoker to the treasure guardians' side, let them fight first!"

Luffy and Zoro exchanged a glance, then nodded simultaneously. "Great idea!" they said in unison.

The three launched another attack, their teamwork even more seamless, gradually forcing Smoker towards the treasure guardian. Smoker realized their intentions, his face turning extremely ugly. "You bunch of bastards, don't even think about outsmarting me!" he shouted angrily.

But Lian and his team gave him no chance to catch his breath, continuing their fierce attack. Finally, Smoker was forced to confront the Treasure Guardian. Sensing the threat posed by 07 Smoker, the Treasure Guardian immediately launched an attack.

Left with no other option, Smoker had to fight the treasure guardians. Meanwhile, Lian and the others took the opportunity to return to the ship, and Nami quickly adjusted the course, sending the ship sailing into the distance.

"Phew, finally I'm temporarily free." Guo Yao breathed a sigh of relief, a tired smile appearing on her face.

Lian gently hugged her and said, "It's not over yet. Smoker won't give up easily. We must find a safe place as soon as possible." His eyes were still full of vigilance.

At this moment, Blackbeard Teach watched Lian and his companions disappear into the distance, his heart filled with resentment. "Hmph, I'll let you run for a while. Once I get the treasure, you'll all be my defeated foe!" he said viciously.

Meanwhile, in the distance, Smoker's battle with the treasure guardian continued. As he fought, Smoker pondered how to catch up with Lian again. His heart was filled with anger and determination; he vowed to bring Lian to justice.

"Faster! Speed ​​up!" Lian shouted from the bow to Nami, who was at the helm. The sea breeze whipped his hair wildly, and his eyes were filled with anxiety. Behind them, Smoker's naval warship was in hot pursuit, thick black smoke billowing from its smokestacks like the tail of a demon.

"That's already top speed!" Nami gripped the helm tightly, her brow furrowed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. The sails fluttered in the sea breeze, and each wave crashed against the ship, causing it to rock violently.

"Damn it, Smoker, I can't shake him off no matter what I do." Zoro gritted his teeth, the three swords in his hands gleaming coldly in the sunlight, his eyes fixed on the naval warships behind him, ready to face any possible battle.

Luffy stood excitedly on the ship's side, watching the approaching naval warship, and shouted, "Haha, Smoker, when I get stronger, I'll definitely beat you up!"

Just as everyone was doing their best to get rid of Smoker, a dense array of ships suddenly appeared on the sea ahead, with all sorts of pirate flags fluttering in the wind on their sails, forming a strange sea of ​​flags.

"What is that?" Guo Yao pointed ahead in horror, instinctively moving closer to Li An. Li An immediately wrapped his arm around her shoulder, protecting her behind him.

"It's a pirate alliance." Li An's expression turned serious. He carefully observed the enemy's formation, inwardly groaning. These pirate ships varied in size and shape, but each exuded a fierce aura. The statues on their prows ranged from grotesque skulls to menacing sea beasts, as if declaring that their masters were not to be trifled with.

Chapter 222 This is a huge problem.

"So many pirate ships, this is going to be a big problem." Nami frowned, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes. She quickly calculated the difference in strength between the two sides and knew that this would be a difficult battle.

The pirate alliance's ships gradually approached, surrounding them completely. A huge flagship slowly sailed to the front, with a burly pirate standing at the bow. He wore a tattered captain's hat and had a long scar on his face that stretched from the corner of his eye to the corner of his mouth, making him look particularly ferocious.

"Hey, listen up!" the pirate alliance leader shouted, his voice booming like a bell, echoing across the sea. "Either hand over the treasure you've found, or join our alliance; otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately jumped up, clenched his fists, and roared, "Dream on! We finally found this treasure, how could we possibly hand it over to you guys! If you want to fight, we're not afraid!"

The leader's face instantly darkened. He glared fiercely at Luffy and said through gritted teeth, "Very well, since you won't listen to reason, then don't blame me for being ruthless! Brothers, charge!"

At their leader's command, the members of the pirate alliance leaped off their ships and charged towards their vessel. Some brandished broadswords, others wielded muskets, shouting various profanities; the scene was utter chaos.

"Everyone be careful!" Li An shouted, while quickly opening the system to analyze the enemy's attack patterns. His fingers slid rapidly across the virtual screen, his eyes focused and calm.

Zoro charged forward first, wielding his three swords with ferocious power. Each swing created a gust of wind, repelling any approaching pirates. His eyes were icy, like those of a grim reaper from hell, and every movement was filled with power and killing intent.

"Three-Sword Style Demon Slash!" Zoro roared, his body spinning rapidly as his three swords converged into a massive crescent-shaped sword aura, slashing towards the pirate horde ahead. Wherever the sword aura passed, pirates screamed and fell to the ground, their blood staining the sea crimson.

Nami used her Clima-Tact to create various weather effects to disrupt the enemy. She chanted incantations, and the Clima-Tact in her hand constantly changed shape, sometimes shooting out bolts of lightning, sometimes whipping up a gust of wind that blew the pirates off course.

"Hmph, you think you can run wild on my turf? You're still too green!" Nami shouted smugly as she manipulated the Clima-Tact. Her eyes gleamed with confidence, a stark contrast to the money-loving girl she usually was.

Luffy, like a ferocious beast, rampaged through the pirate horde. His body, as flexible as rubber, could stretch and contract at will, and each attack sent several pirates flying. An excited smile graced his face, as if this battle was nothing more than a fun game to him.

"Gum-Gum Machine Gun!" Luffy's hands rapidly extended and retracted, like a machine gun, his fists relentlessly pounding into the pirates' bodies, producing dull thuds. The pirates were utterly powerless against his onslaught, collapsing to the ground and begging for mercy.

Guo Yao was not to be outdone. Although she lacked strong combat abilities, her support skills played a crucial role. She ran around the ship, providing various forms of support to her comrades. Her eyes were filled with worry and concern, but she tried her best to remain calm and encourage everyone.

Chapter 223 Be careful

"Li An, be careful!" Guo Yao shouted as she saw a pirate charging towards Li An with a knife. Li An turned around and smiled, indicating that she didn't need to worry.

"Don't worry, I'm fine," Li An said, easily dodging the pirates' attacks by using the weaknesses the system had analyzed in the enemy. His body moved nimbly through the pirate group, like a swift cheetah. A sly glint appeared in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, as if he were plotting something.

During the fierce battle, Lian discovered internal conflicts within the pirate alliance. It turned out that this alliance was a temporary formation of several different pirate crews, lacking genuine trust and unity. Each crew leader had their own agenda, each wanting to gain the greatest benefit from the battle. (597)

A thought struck Li An; he felt this was an opportunity he could seize. While dodging enemy attacks, he stealthily approached the core area of ​​the pirate alliance. A glint of intelligence flashed in his eyes, and a barely perceptible smile played on his lips.

"Hey, look over there!" Li An suddenly pointed in a direction and shouted. Several pirate leaders turned their heads instinctively, and at that moment, Li An took the opportunity to create a small misunderstanding among them.

"Why are you backing down? Do you want to keep the treasure for yourselves?" Li An deliberately provoked. His voice wasn't loud, but it was just loud enough for the leaders to hear.

“Nonsense! How could we possibly back down!” one of the leaders retorted angrily.

"Hmph, I think you're all cowards!" another leader retorted defiantly.

And so, the leaders of the various pirate crews began blaming each other, and the argument grew increasingly heated. Their subordinates were also affected, and their once orderly attack formations became chaotic.

"Now's the time!" Li An shouted as soon as he saw the opportunity. "Straw Hat Pirates, attack with full force!"

Hearing Lian's shout, Luffy and his crew immediately perked up. Seizing the opportunity presented by the chaos within the pirate alliance, they launched a fierce attack. Zoro's swords became even sharper, Luffy's attacks even more ferocious, and Nami's weather attacks even more deadly.

Under their combined attack, the pirate alliance gradually lost ground and began to retreat. The pirates jumped back to their ships and fled in disarray.

"Haha, we won!" Luffy jumped up excitedly and cheered loudly. The others also showed victorious smiles, proud of their victory.

"Well done, Lian." Zoro walked up to Lian, his face still expressionless, but his eyes revealed a hint of approval.

"Yes, if it weren't for Li An, we would have been in real trouble this time," Nami said with a smile as she walked over. Her face still bore the fatigue of battle, but it couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

Li An smiled slightly and said modestly, "This is a collective achievement; I only did what I was supposed to do."

Guo Yao threw herself into Li An's arms, hugging him tightly, tears welling in her eyes. "It's so good, I'm so glad you're alright," she said, choking back sobs.

Li An gently patted Guo Yao's back, comforting her, "I'm fine, don't worry." His eyes were full of tenderness and love, as if everything around him was irrelevant.

Chapter 224 is the Treasure Guardian

Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, a huge wave suddenly surged on the sea. A gigantic figure slowly rose from the seabed, its body like a small mountain, exuding a powerful aura.

"What's that?" Luffy pointed at the figure in surprise, his smile vanishing instantly.

Following Luffy's pointing finger, everyone looked and saw a gigantic, mysterious creature appear before them. It possessed enormous scales, each as large as a pot lid, gleaming with a cold light. Its eyes, like lanterns, emitted a red glow, exuding a menacing aura.

“It’s the treasure guardian.” Lian’s face turned pale, his voice filled with fear. He knew that this treasure guardian was far more powerful than any enemy they had ever encountered before.

The treasure guardian slowly opened its mouth and let out a deafening roar. The roar spread outwards like a wave, shaking the surrounding ships.

"Prepare for battle!" Luffy shouted, clenching his fist again. His eyes were filled with determination and fighting spirit; no matter how powerful the enemy, he would not back down.

Li An gripped the gunwale tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. The howling wind whistled past his ears, a sharp sound like the wails of countless demons. His hair flew wildly in the wind, obscuring his vision, but he paid no heed, his eyes fixed on the towering waves ahead. Each wave was like a colossal peak about to collapse, surging towards their small boat. The boat rocked violently under the impact of the waves, the planks creaking and groaning in pain, as if it would be torn to shreds by the raging sea at any moment.

“Li An…” Guo Yao’s terrified voice trembled in the gale. She clung tightly to Li An’s arm, her whole body almost pressed against him. Her face was pale, her eyes filled with fear and helplessness. Seawater splashed on her face, making it hard to tell if it was seawater or tears.

Li An turned his head and looked at Guo Yao in his arms, a pang of heartache rising in his heart. He freed one hand and gently stroked Guo Yao's hair, trying to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, Yao Yao, I'm here." His voice was firm, but it sounded so weak in the roar of the raging wind and waves.

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Just then, Nami on the lookout tower suddenly cried out in alarm, "Oh no! A ship is approaching!" Her voice, tinged with panic, was particularly jarring in the chaotic environment.

Li An and Guo Yao looked up at the same time and saw several dilapidated pirate ships looming in and out of sight in the storm, rapidly approaching them. The sails of those pirate ships fluttered wildly in the gale, like a group of menacing demons.

"It's the pirate crew we defeated before! They've actually teamed up!" Luffy shouted excitedly, his face showing no fear but rather a burning desire for battle. His eyes gleamed with excitement, his lips curled into his signature smile, and his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

"Hmph, these guys really won't give up." Zoro snorted coldly, slowly drawing the three swords from his waist, their blades gleaming coldly. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, fixed on the approaching pirate ship. His feet were firmly planted on the deck, the fierce wind unable to affect his posture, as if he were an unshakeable mountain in the storm.

Chapter 225 Why did they have to come and cause trouble at this time?

"Why did they have to come at this time of year!" Nami frowned, her eyes filled with anxiety. Her hands gripped the railing of the watchtower tightly, her nails turning white from the force. She knew in her heart that fighting the enemy in this storm would only make things worse.

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