Chapter 463: Enel''s Response


    As Luffy and the others followed Robin and Nami, embarking on their exploration of the historical relics on this sky ind, Ian arrived at the location of the vine.


    Only when he stood in its presence, at a close enough distance, did Ian realize the true magnitude of this astonishing nt. The vine surpassed all expectations, defying imagination with its sheer enormity.


    No one knew when this vine had grown or how long it had existed, but the mottled traces on the vine told Ian that it was definitely an ancient nt with a long history.


    To Ians knowledge, such a phenomenon existed solely on this sky ind, shrouded in secrecy and awe-inspiring wonder.


    After observing the vine for a while, Ian summoned a ck dragon wave and devoured it, then spread his wings of mes and flew upward along the vine.


    With Ians growing Nen amount, the flight time with the zing ck wings was bing longer. He could now maintain this flight state for up to half an hour, which should be more than enough to reach the top of the vine.


    However, when he ascended to about the middle section of the vine, he suddenly noticed many objects descending from above!


    Ian stopped and took a closer look, only to find that they were actually leaves falling!


    These leaves were definitely not ordinary leaves. Each one was the size of a table, and what astonished Ian even more was that beneath these huge green leaves, there were people!


    Ian could see that those people were holding up the vines leaves from both ends, gripping them, and using the leaves as parachutes, gently floating down from the clouds above.


    Most of the people using the leaves as parachutes seemed to be residents of the sky ind, while some were from the blue seas. They were all tattered, covered in wounds, but gritting their teeth and holding onto these leaves, allowing themselves to descend downwards.


    Instantly, Ian understood. These people were most likely the ves who escaped from Enels construction of the Ark.


    It seemed that Enel really intended to use the Ark


    When Ian saw these people, naturally, they also noticed him flying in the sky. They stared dumbfounded at Ian, looking at the burning ck mes behind him.


    Suddenly, someone had a sh of insight and immediately recalled the words that had been circting on the ind, then eximed, ck wings! The enemy of gods! He he is the archenemy of gods!


    It was quite ironic. In theory, gods were supposed to be revered by humanity, yet Ians ck wings gave off an aura of darkness, resembling that of a demon. However, in this world, these so-called gods seemed to be far from virtuous. Enel and the Celestial Dragons were perfect examples. Hence, upon seeing Ians wings, people began to view him as a savior.


    As soon as these words were uttered, those who were familiar with the legend remembered it too. Their eyes welled up with tears, and they cried out to Ian, Please! Gods enemy, please save us! Enel is about to activate the Ark. He intends to destroy the entire ind!


    In truth, the inhabitants of the sky ind were aware of Enels origins. After all, he was an outsider, despite being one of them. The wings of his four Divine Priests differed noticeably from the wings of the inds angelic residents. When Enel overthrew Gan Fall and took control, people naturally became curious about his origins.


    They were filled with dread when they discovered that Enel had destroyed his birthce, Birka, beforeing to Angel Ind. A person capable of annihting their homnd would undoubtedly show no mercy in obliterating Angel Ind as well.


    Especially for these escaped ves who hade into contact with Enel, this truth became all the more evident. No one wanted to die, and no one wanted their homnd to be destroyed. Therefore, even though the im of being the enemy of the godscked concrete evidence, they couldnt help but plead for Ians help upon seeing him.


    Ian floated in mid-air, watching one exhausted ve after another pass by, each one crying out to him in a desperate appeal.


    Faced with this heart-wrenching scene, Ian found it difficult to utter a single word. The mes on his wings suddenly intensified, their temperature soaring. With a beat of his wings, he elerated once again, ascending towards the top of the vine.


    The pleading crowd watched as his figure grew distant, and though Ian hadnt spoken a word, they understood his intentions from the direction he was heading. In that instant, a glimmer of hope ignited within them.


    All they wanted now was to reach the ground swiftly, return to Angel Ind as soon as possible, and share everything that had transpired here with their loved ones, with their fellow inders


    Just as Ian was nearing the top of the vine, a tremendous shockwave reverberated through the air. The clouds above began to tremble, and a slight vibration coursed through the vine itself.


    Ian knew it was a signal that the Arks Promation had been activated. Without hesitation, Ian plunged into the midst of the clouds.


    Emerging from the clouds, Ian saw the pce where Enel resided. Behind the pce, a colossal golden ship had already been set in motion!


    This ship was Enels Ark. At the moment, the propellers on its sides and rear were spinning continuously. However, since the ship had just beenpleted and hadnt undergone any testing yet, it remained embedded in the ground. Despite the propellers spinning, the ship did not immediately take flight.


    However, at the top of the Ark, from a chimney, a constant stream of ck clouds billowed into the sky as the Ark activated. Ian could sense that within those ck clouds, something of his own essence was continuously being generatedit was the power of thunder and lightning. These ck clouds were the thunderclouds created by the Ark.


    Observing the increasing number of thunderclouds surging into the sky, darkening the airspace above the ind, Ian frowned. He wanted to rush over and see if he could destroy the Ark.


    Yet, as he approached the Ark, a sh of lightning illuminated Enels upper-half body, which emerged from the face of the Ark.


    The ships cabin was made of solid gold, an excellent conductor. Enel, in the form of lightning, was concealed within the golden structure, allowing him to converse with Ian in this manner.


    So, you have arrived! But the Ark has already been activated, and you cannot stop me! he eximed. I know you can fly, but tell me, how long can your wings keep you aloft? What if you lose your footing? Can you fly back to the ground of the Blue Sea from this great height?


    What do you mean? Ian raised an eyebrow and asked.


    Im curious to find out if you can make it back to the surface from this high altitude if you lose your footing, Enel arrogantly stated. Even if you can do that, what about yourpanions? I know you didnte to this Sky Ind alone!


    Ian was well aware that when they entered the Heavens Gate on the Sky Ind, the elderly woman from the Sky Ind had already informed Enel about his group. So it was not surprising that Enel knew Ian hadpanions.


    Therefore, Ian immediately replied, It doesnt matter! As long as I defeat you and destroy this ark of yours, everything will be fine, right?


    You cant do that. I will do everything in my power to stop you! Enel said, And as long as I can dy you enough, you will realize the consequences of defying a god!


    Enough talking! Ian raised his right arm forcefully and clenched it. A ck dragon pattern immediately surged up his arm. Then, Ian extended his right hand directly towards Enels Ark Maxim and unleashed a st of ck dragon wave.


    Ian understood it very clearly. The Ark Maxim seemed to harness Enels power, which meant the ship could convert electricity into energy. Naturally, he couldnt use lightning against the ship.


    However, since the ship was mostly made of gold, mes became its natural enemy. The high temperature of the ck dragon wave was enough to melt it into a pool of golden liquid.


    But what Ian hadnt anticipated was that as his ck dragon wave surged towards the ark, Enel also struck his own thunder drum behind him.


    60 million volts! Thunder Dragon!


    Facing Ians ck dragon wave, Enel unexpectedly responded with the same move. A white and ck dragon danced freely in the air and collided!


    Crackling sounds filled the air as the thunder dragon transformed into flickering electric lights. Simrly, Ians ck dragon wave shattered into ck fiery fragments and vanished into the air.


    Huh? Ian was slightly surprised witnessing this scene.


    Hmph! Although its fire, your ck dragon is nothing more than a bundle of energy! Enelughed loudly, As for me, I just need to use an equal amount of energy to neutralize it!