Chapter 44: Warning

Only by influencing this world during the answering process can the system steal power from this world.

The progress of lifting the seal and Luo Ke's acquired abilities and items are part of this stolen power.

After realizing this, Luo Ke pondered that if they were to impact the original work, the best target would undoubtedly be Whitebeard, the character from One Piece, to cause significant disruptions to the original storyline.

That would have a tremendous impact.

The system acknowledged that it was indeed a good idea.

However, there is one thing to be aware of: the world consciousness is mostly in a dormant state unless it encounters external invasions, such as transmigrators like Luo Ke or the unexpected death of the world's main character, which directly interferes with the world's functioning and prompts it to awaken.

Moreover, if Luo Ke directly interferes with this world, it poses the risk of awakening the world consciousness.

Luo Ke already understands what would happen once it awakens; there's no need for the system to explain.

Therefore, it is best for Luo Ke to influence this world through answering questions without arousing the world consciousness's attention, gradually stealing the power of this world.

As the system accumulates more stolen power, Luo Ke will become more like the people of this world, making it less likely to draw the world consciousness's attention. Luo Ke will also become stronger and eventually gain the ability to control this world, shaping it as desired.

In simpler terms, outwardly, there may not be many noticeable differences, but internally, Luo Ke's form will have transformed...

Furthermore, after the seal's progress surpasses 5%, the system gains new permissions. It can create its projection within the space of the live broadcast, resembling a holographic projection, although it lacks physical substance.

Furthermore, the system hinted that as the seal's progress increases, it might even temporarily suppress the world consciousness to allow Luo Ke to break free from the seal.

However, even so, Luo Ke can finally leave this place and explore the outside world.

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After the end of the live broadcast, the Whitebeard Pirates remained untraceable. However, not long after, the Moby Dick suddenly appeared at one of the Marine's branches in the New World without anyone noticing.

With a single powerful strike, it sank the entire branch, causing it to disappear completely from the sea.

And for the surviving Marines from that branch, a message was left behind:

"This is a warning!

If the Marines dare to lay a hand on my family, the next target will be Marine Headquarters.

I, Whitebeard, never make empty promises!"

This news immediately shocked the world.

It allowed people from around the world, beyond the confines of the Summit War, to truly witness the true power of the Yonko, Whitebeard.

The words spoken by the Warlords, claiming that this man possesses the power to even destroy the world, were indeed true.

As the people who learned of this news anxiously awaited whether it would develop into a major war between the Marines and Whitebeard, the New World seemed to calm down.

Marine Headquarters and the Warlords were left somewhat overwhelmed by Whitebeard's sudden attack.

Although they had anticipated that Whitebeard would not let it go so easily, they had already arranged in advance to deploy elite forces to guard Marine Headquarters.

However, for the Marines, their organization was vast, with branches scattered throughout the world, including several in the New World.

Having numerous branches had its advantages, as it allowed them to extend their influence and easily control the world.

But the disadvantages were also evident. When the enemy wanted to attack, it was impossible to protect all branches at once.

It was a case of prioritizing one's head over one's tail.

When news of the destruction of the New World branch reached them, the Warlords, including the Shogun, felt a sense of relief.

Because it seemed that Whitebeard had no intention of formally going to war with the Marines, but he couldn't afford to do nothing either. Doing nothing would only make the Whitebeard Pirates appear weak.

In the footage, the Marines were bullying the Whitebeard Pirates, and if Whitebeard didn't respond to these provocations, it would only bring ridicule upon him.

However, Whitebeard was also aware that engaging in a full-scale war with the Marines was not a rational choice. Even if he regained his youth, it didn't mean he could easily crush the behemoth that was the Marines. Otherwise, he would have done so in his younger days.

Unless he had gone mad, he would have to go all out and fight the Marines, leading to a mutually assured destruction of both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Marines. But such an outcome would be detrimental to both parties.

The ones who would benefit from their deaths would be the wolves waiting for them to destroy each other. In fact, those lurking in the shadows were the ones who wanted Whitebeard and the Marines to fight to the death, preferably with both sides being wiped out completely.

Then they could reap the benefits, whether it be the corpses of the Marines or the Whitebeard Pirates. Both were very enticing to them.

Therefore, even when Whitebeard saw the footage of Ace being killed and the severe damage suffered by the Whitebeard Pirates, he calmed down.

He personally led the Whitebeard Pirates to destroy the Marine branch located near his territory in the New World, as a way to show that the Whitebeard Pirates were not to be trifled with.

"This is my limit. If you insist on war, then I will fight!"

As a strategic genius, the Shogun immediately understood Whitebeard's intentions and promptly abandoned that branch, focusing on rescuing the wounded and withdrawing.

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