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Chapter 120 Standoff
The patrol members behind him raised their hands, their wrists and palms covered with all sorts of strangely shaped seashells. Some of the shells had a bluish sheen, while others had sharp edges. These were the unique impact shells and slashing shells of Sky Island.
One of the team members suddenly raised his hand, his palm facing Bai Yu. With a muffled thud, a powerful shockwave suddenly exploded. Bai Yu only slightly turned his head, and the boulder next to him was blasted into a crater the size of a bowl, with debris flying everywhere.
The newcomer shouted sternly, "Surrender immediately, or you will perish in the sea of clouds."
Upon hearing the sound, Kanna immediately ran behind Bai Yu, clutching the hem of his clothes with her small hands, while curiously peeking out to stare at the seashells in the hands of the Sky Islanders.
She was quite curious about the toys the Sky Islanders had; they didn't seem very powerful, but they were quite fun.
"Ha, we've just landed on the island and already run into these guys shouting for a fight. At least it saves us the trouble of finding our way."
Robin gently closed the book, his fingertips touching his lips. His gaze fell on the seashells, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes, but he didn't move, clearly having no intention of making the first move.
"It seems the owner here doesn't welcome visitors."
Bai Yu reached out and ruffled Kanna's hair. When he looked up, the smile in his eyes had faded, and his gaze fell on the leader of the Sky Islanders: "It's just a simple island exploration, why resort to swords and guns?"
"How dare you Qinghai ants act so presumptuously on the Island of God!" The leader was enraged by these words and swung his staff violently.
"Take action, kill without mercy!"
Before the words were even finished, several patrol members launched an attack simultaneously. The shock shells in their palms exploded one after another, and several powerful shockwaves, accompanied by strong winds, rushed towards the group. Others activated their slashing shells, and silver-white slashes shot out, causing the surrounding tree trunks to snap and branches to fly everywhere.
Rangiku was the first to move, her body sliding sideways like a ghost, avoiding the shockwave. As she flicked her fingertips, a scream was heard.
It is clear that Matsumoto Rangiku removed the hand that was using the shell.
Seeing this, a Sky Island dweller circled around to the side, aiming his Impact Shell at Rangiku's back, about to unleash it, when a beam of light suddenly swept past from the side, precisely striking his shoulder and neck. The man instantly stiffened, falling straight to the ground without even uttering a sound.
Unohana Retsu retracted her fingers, her gaze sweeping over the others, her tone remaining calm: "Sigh, I'm a doctor, I really don't want to fight. Shiraha, these people really don't interest me."
As soon as she finished speaking, two more Sky Islanders rushed at her, brandishing short swords inlaid with slashing shells. The slashing shells were triggered one after another, and several slashes intertwined into a net, enveloping Unohana Retsu.
She slightly turned her body and moved her feet lightly. Her seemingly slow movements precisely avoided all the slashes. The slashes landed on the tree trunk behind her and split the thick trunk in two.
She raised her hand and grasped the Zanpakuto beside her. The blade trembled slightly, and a flash of light pierced through the air. The seashells on the wrists of the two Sky Island people were cleaved in two. In their panic, they were lightly pushed by Retsu Unohana, and their bodies flew out like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily into the rocks in the distance and losing consciousness.
"Not kill them?"
"How could that be? It's just that we don't kill with swords! Those who attack us, regardless of their stance, only have one path to take!"
Bai Yu did not move an inch from beginning to end. Only the leader of the Sky Islanders, seeing his companions being defeated one after another, swung his wooden staff inlaid with several impact shells and rushed towards him with red eyes. The impact shells at the top of the staff exploded at the same time, and several shock waves were superimposed, making the power several times stronger than before. The surrounding air was distorted by the blast.
Bai Yu raised his eyes, lightly lifted his fingertips, and the powerful wave of energy suddenly stopped a few inches in front of him, then collapsed with a bang, turning into fine wisps of wind.
Bai Yu used the puppets to create a simple barrier.
The Sky Island dweller's eyes were filled with terror. Before he could react, Bai Yu flicked his finger, and a thin chakra arrow shot out, accurately hitting his brow. The man instantly lost his senses and fell straight to the ground.
Within moments, several Sky Island patrol members collapsed to the ground, some dead, some wounded, and no longer had the strength to resist.
The Sky Island inhabitants, bound to a tree trunk by Rangiku's spiritual pressure ribbons, were flushed, their eyes filled with resentment and terror: "You...you dare to lay a hand on God's guardians! God will punish you!"
Rangiku walked up to him, bent down and grabbed his head, her tone icy: "God? Let us see what your god is capable of."
Bai Yu stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the Sky Island people on the ground, then looking into the depths of the forest, where more footsteps could be faintly heard. Clearly, the commotion of this patrol team had alerted the other Sky Island guards. He spoke calmly, "It seems this place is more lively than we imagined."
The footsteps in the woods grew louder, but no one was in sight. Only the sounds of sharp cracks, angry shouts, and muffled groans drifted on the wind, carrying a hint of tense, murderous intent.
Bai Yu raised his hand, signaling everyone to slow down. Several invisible puppet threads quietly spread out and probed into the depths of the dense forest ahead. In an instant, they sketched the scene in his mind: two groups of people were locked in combat, and the shouts of battle shook the branches and leaves to the ground.
Following the sound, the group turned a corner past a dense thicket of bushes, and the view suddenly opened up before them.
On a clearing ravaged by the trampling of the enemy, two groups of people stood facing each other. The fighting had just ended, and the air was still filled with a faint smell of gunpowder and blood. Broken weapons, shattered seashells, and several bodies lay scattered on the ground. There were Sky Islanders wearing Sky Island short jackets and with wing membranes on their backs, and Shandians with darker skin wearing animal skins. Both sides were facing each other with weapons drawn and intense hostility burning in their eyes. However, they all froze when Bai Yu and his group suddenly appeared. All eyes were instantly focused on the uninvited guests.
The Sky Island people numbered about twenty, half of whom were wounded. The Impact and Slash Shells on their wrists still gleamed with a lingering blue light. The leader stared at Bai Yu and the others with a gloomy expression, his wings on the back of his neck slightly tense with vigilance.
The Shandians were slightly fewer in number, consisting of about a dozen strong men, each with a robust build and skin tanned a deep bronze by the scorching sun. Their faces were painted with strange red patterns. The leader was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and a hideous scar on his forehead. He held a stone hammer inlaid with seashells in his hand, and his gaze swept over Bai Yu and his group like that of a hawk, filled with scrutiny and vigilance. His aura remained sharp, but he did not make a move rashly.
For a moment, the open space was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. The three groups faced each other in a triangular formation. The wind in the forest rustled through the leaves, making a slight noise, which only made the atmosphere more tense.
Kanna looked around, her little head darting left and right, sometimes staring at the seashell in the Sky Islander's hand, sometimes curiously observing the markings on the Shandian's face. She tugged at Bai Yu's sleeve and whispered, "Bai Yu, Bai Yu, are they playing a fighting game too?"