Time Travel: Age of Discovery

However, Teya's gaze penetrated the scars on their bodies, marks left by battle, each one telling of their suffering tonight. He knew that time waited for no one, and every second of hesitation could lead to the fall of these three shining stars. So, he took a firm step forward, and with each step, Hancock's fear deepened.

It turned out that they were not supposed to set foot in this palace of power today. They were innocently dragged into it because of a sudden "sideshow". On the way to escape, they encountered obstructions from other Celestial Dragons, missed the best opportunity to escape, and finally fell into this desperate situation.

Watching the approaching Thea, Hancock's tears fell like pearls from a broken string, but her instinct for survival spurred her courage. She closed her eyes and reached out a trembling hand to Thea. She activated her Devil Fruit ability—in an attempt to stop him with the power of her enchanting mind.

However, Thea seemed to be walking in another dimension. The sweet wind was nothing but empty air to him. He easily passed through the pink storm and came to Hancock's side. To the astonishment of his two sisters, he lifted the huge rock with ease, as if moving a feather, and threw it far away.

Hancock was stunned. Her powers were ineffective before this mysterious figure. Could it be that he...was a being beyond common sense? This moment was not only a challenge to her abilities, but also a subversion of her understanding of the world.

On that chaotic night, as flames blazed, Thea's gaze, like a sharp sword piercing the fog, never lingered on Hancock's unparalleled beauty. His heart, ablaze with a fierce desire for redemption, vowed to rescue three beautiful, helpless women from the abyss of despair. Therefore, as the petrifying power quietly spread, it bypassed Thea, as if he were surrounded by an invisible shield.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here to lead you out of this nightmare." Teya's voice was firm yet gentle, like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding the lost. He first gently lifted the severely injured Gorudd into his arms, his strength and tenderness blending into awe-inspiring. Then, without hesitation, his other arm wrapped around Hancock's waist. A flicker of surprise flashed in her eyes, but more of a reliance on the unknown. As for Sonia, Teya simply gently allowed her to rest on his back, as if carrying the weight of the world, yet walking with a lightness of step.

With a clear whistle from Teya, the four of them leaped lightly like feathers lifted by the wind, piercing the night sky and hurtling toward the edge of the sea of fire. Behind them lay the all-consuming flames, and before them lay an unknown yet hopeful land of freedom. The three sisters' tears transformed into shimmering pearls on the wind, each drop carrying the heaviness of the past and the joy of liberation.

"Remember, no matter how difficult the road ahead, you must remain strong and live on." Teya's words were brief yet powerful, like a ray of light, illuminating the dark corners of their hearts. Hancock peered through Teya's mask, attempting to glimpse the true face of this mysterious hero. Her heart was shrouded in a tangle of fear for the past and longing for a new life. In her memories, men were always associated with violence and terror, but the man before her was like an angel descended from another world, completely different from those Celestial Dragons.

When they landed in a relatively safe area, Tiger waited anxiously. Teya gently lowered the three sisters to the ground, her eyes casually glancing at an iron cage. The people inside clung to the bars, their eyes filled with despair and hope. Then, as if carried away by an invisible force, they vanished without a trace. Then, a tall figure emerged from the shadows. It was Kuma of the Revolutionary Army, bringing hopeful news.

"Thanks to Mr. Bear's help, most of our compatriots have been safely transferred to the agreed island." Tiger's voice was filled with relief, but he immediately turned to the three sisters, who were clearly the last slaves not rescued. Bear frowned and bluntly stated that the three sisters were too seriously injured to withstand the speed of his transfer, and their lives might be in danger.

Hearing this, Teya's eyes flickered between Gorudo, Hancock, and Sonia, mentally weighing every possible option. At this moment, the bear's urging was like a wake-up call, reminding them of the urgency of time.

"I can't personally see you off to the end. Once my identity is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous." Tiger's words were filled with helplessness, but Teya's eyes suddenly lit up, and he noticed the empty iron cage.

"I have a plan," Teja whispered, then sprang into action. He sent Tiger and the bear ahead with some supplies, while he used his own wisdom and strength to carefully place the three sisters and the unconscious Grodd in an iron cage, creating a clever disguise. This protected them from harm while also allowing the bear's abilities to safely transport them.

"Keep hope, Tiger. We'll meet again." Teya uttered these words, watching the cage slowly rise under the bear's power and disappear into the night sky. He, in turn, faded into the darkness, continuing his unseen battle for greater freedom and justice. "I vow to escort them safely to the embrace of that mysterious island." Teya's words were filled with unquestionable resolve, as if even the sea breeze stilled.

But just as this tranquility was about to break, a golden crack suddenly appeared in the sky. Like a divine joke, a dazzling golden laser beam streaked across the sky, pointing directly at their location. The light contained more than just power; it seemed like some unspeakable omen.

Teya reacted like a cheetah hunting, instantly activating the Ryu-o power within him. A layer of tangible light rippled around him, abruptly blocking the laser beam, which could melt through steel. However, even so, the aftermath of the explosion still caused him to stumble slightly. The golden light, mingled with dust and sparks, made him look both heroic and slightly disheveled, like a god of war emerging from the flames of battle.

"Retreat!" Teya's voice was short and forceful, his eyes filled with both a wariness of the unknown and a deep concern for his companions. Tiger, his friend, always known for his perseverance, now had tears welling in his eyes. Needless to say, there was a tacit understanding between them. Under the bear's incredible power, the two of them vanished like leaves swept by the wind, leaving only a series of echoes lingering in the air.

Teya's gaze drifted to a nearby rooftop. There, on a rooftop, stood an uninvited guest clad in a golden battle robe. Beneath his mask, a bitter smile slipped through his eyes. He had never expected that the man standing in their way was the Admiral of the Marine Headquarters—Kizaru, the man renowned for his speed and fighting abilities.