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Chapter 219: A Super Surprise—Sister Qin's Grand Gift (A Very Important Chapter)

"Chen Ye, I really have to thank you this time," Sister Qin said with a bright smile on her charming face.

"Not only did I successfully clear the 30th secret realm, but I also earned an extra reward."

"This is all thanks to you. Without your help, I would never have completed a mission as challenging as the 30th secret realm."

"Oh?" Chen Ye was a bit surprised. "You got an extra reward?"

"Yes!" Sister Qin sighed. "It's been seven years since I last earned an extra task reward."

Chen Ye took a sip of tea and asked curiously, "Sister Qin, given your level, I'd imagine you don't encounter many opponents in secret realms, right?"

Sister Qin nodded. "True, especially in realms after the 25th. There are fewer and fewer people, and sometimes you're forced to go alone—it's even hard to find companions."

Chen Ye asked again, "If you're alone, doesn't that mean you're guaranteed to get the extra reward?"

"Of course not!" Sister Qin replied. "To get the extra reward, you have to meet certain performance criteria. Since the 25th secret realm, I haven't been able to get an extra reward… until this time."

Chen Ye nodded in understanding.

The two began analyzing why Sister Qin had managed to get the extra reward this time.

Chen Ye speculated that it was because Sister Qin had completed her tasks far beyond the requirements.

The first task required her to become a Marine Vice Admiral within a year, but she went directly to Admiral rank.

The second task was to ensure the Marines' victory in the Summit War. Not only did they win decisively, but Marine casualties were also minimal.

Unlike the original story, where both sides suffered heavy losses, the Marines in this timeline achieved overwhelming success.

As for the third task, eliminating the traveler, the duo had completed it almost immediately after the mission was issued.

With Chen Ye's help, Sister Qin had completed every task swiftly and with extraordinary results!

Sister Qin agreed with Chen Ye's analysis.

At this point, Chen Ye brought up his attribute panel out of curiosity.

[Name]: Chen Ye

[Constitution]: 7000

[Spirit]: 1026

[Strength]: 7000

[Agility]: 7000

[Talent]: Saitama Constitution

[Available Potential Points]: 0

Everything was intact.

This was his gain from a year in the pirate world and his most significant reward from this trip.

In the real world, however, only a single day had passed.

Chen Ye clenched his fist and activated Armament Haki.

"Buzz—"

His fist instantly turned jet black, gleaming with a metallic sheen.

Chen Ye was momentarily stunned.

It seemed the secret realm acknowledged that once Armament Haki was mastered, even if erased, Chen Ye could retrain and regain it through memory alone. Thus, it didn't bother to restrict this ability.

A joyful smile spread across Chen Ye's face.

Not needing to retrain it was definitely better!

After all, mastering Armament Haki had been no easy feat for him back then.

As for the Marine Six Styles' "Shave" and "Moonwalk," he could now execute them effortlessly.

In short, this trip to the 30th secret realm had been immensely rewarding for Chen Ye.

Feeling satisfied, he stood up to leave.

"Sister Qin, if there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

"Wait!"

Sister Qin reached for a box next to her seat and placed it in front of Chen Ye.

"Chen Ye, you've helped me so much this time. I can't let it go unacknowledged. This is my token of appreciation—consider it a gift of thanks!"

Before Chen Ye could decline, Sister Qin added, "Open it. I believe you're the best person for this."

Her words piqued Chen Ye's interest.

He sat back down and opened the box.

The moment he saw what was inside, he was shocked. On the surface, however, he feigned confusion.

"Sister Qin, what kind of fruit is this? It looks so strange."

Inside the box was an odd-looking fruit, roughly the size of a pineapple. It was green with a unique pattern, and its surface was covered in scales, making it look almost alive.

As a fan of the pirate world, Chen Ye instantly recognized it.

It was a Devil Fruit!

But he chose not to reveal his knowledge.

In the Marine Headquarters, he and Sister Qin had only heard of Devil Fruits but had never seen one.

If he casually identified it as a Devil Fruit, it might lead to unnecessary complications, which he wanted to avoid.

"This is a Devil Fruit!"

Sister Qin revealed a secret. "Chen Ye, the secret realm has another hidden rule. After clearing the 30th secret realm, each person is awarded an additional ability or item."

"And this time, I was given this Devil Fruit."

Chen Ye immediately asked, "Sister Qin, Devil Fruits are one of the most important treasures in the pirate world. Eating one grants extraordinary abilities. Are you sure you want to give this to me?"

"Of course. I know how precious Devil Fruits are. Even after spending a year as a Marine Admiral in the secret realm, I never saw one in person."

Sister Qin's expression suddenly turned wistful. "Unfortunately, this Devil Fruit doesn't suit me… Chen Ye, just touch it with your hand, and you'll understand."

Curious, Chen Ye reached out and touched the fruit in the box.

The moment his fingers made contact, a stream of information appeared before his eyes:

[Devil Fruit]: Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type, Model: Azure Dragon

[Abilities]:

[Azure Dragon Transformation]: Morph into a massive azure dragon and gain dragon-specific abilities.

[Cloud Riding and Mist Flying]: In dragon form, you are no longer bound by gravity and can fly freely.

[Dragon Breath]: Exhale scorching hot breath with an effective attack range of up to 10 kilometers. Capable of evaporating an entire mountain instantly (effect depends on the user's overall attributes and requires fire-based abilities to activate).

[Tornado Creation]: Generate tornados by circling in the air.

[Dragon Tail Strike]: Tail strengthened for powerful physical strikes, particularly effective against large enemies.

[Base Dragon Length]: 100 meters + Constitution Attribute ÷ 20.

[Attribute Boost]: Constitution and Strength multiplied by 5 in dragon form. Agility may be affected (specific impact to be tested). Ability usage consumes stamina; use with caution.

[Modification]: This Devil Fruit has been altered by unknown forces, removing seawater vulnerability but eliminating the hybrid human-beast form.

Chen Ye was dumbfounded.

He couldn't believe the reward Sister Qin had received was the Azure Dragon Fruit—Kaido's fruit from the pirate world.

What's more, this fruit had been modified, eliminating its seawater weakness while compensating for the loss of hybrid form!

And as Sister Qin had said, this fruit was perfect for Chen Ye.

Dragon Breath required fire-based abilities, which Chen Ye possessed as the only known fire-element user in the real world.

Additionally, transforming into an azure dragon amplified both strength and constitution by five times.

With Chen Ye's current stats, this would bring his strength and constitution to an astronomical 35,000 points.

Unbelievable!

Just imagining himself as an azure dragon felt thrilling.

Kaido's dragon form in the pirate world was awe-inspiring, exuding overwhelming dominance and power.

"Sister Qin, have you finished reviewing the information?" Chen Ye asked.

Sister Qin's voice rang out, "A Devil Fruit like this would be wasted on me. Only you can unlock its true potential!"

Chen Ye hesitated.

This Devil Fruit was indeed a perfect match for him, and he wanted it badly.

But he couldn't shake off the concern of becoming too entangled with Sister Qin. If his father found out, he might not even let him step through the door at home.

"Sister Qin, this Devil Fruit is priceless—far beyond the value of my help to you. I…"

Sister Qin raised her hand, cutting him off.

"Don't be so wishy-washy. Giving you this Devil Fruit isn't just to thank you for your help!"

"Blue Planet's crisis may be closer than we think!"

"Chen Ye, when that time comes, we may not be able to hold the line ourselves. You are our hope!"

Hearing this, Chen Ye frowned.

He hated the idea of having the burden of "great power, great responsibility" thrust upon him.

Just as he was about to retort, Sister Qin smiled and said, "Don't worry. I know your personality—you're not interested in being a savior. When the crisis comes, if even you feel it's hopeless, I just hope you can take with you those worth saving and leave Blue Planet. Ensure that humanity's flame doesn't go out!"

Her words left Chen Ye momentarily stunned.

He hadn't expected this woman to harbor such selfless feelings for humanity.

Her perspective was far grander than his own.

Sister Qin's vision and compassion could rival those of legendary heroes.

If this were ancient times, she would undoubtedly be hailed as a righteous warrior of the people.

Though Chen Ye, shaped by his past life, didn't share her lofty ideals, he couldn't help but admire her.

"Alright, if it comes to that, I'll do my best to save as many as I can."

Seeing Chen Ye agree, Sister Qin's face lit up with a smile.

"Then take this Devil Fruit with you!"

Chen Ye held the Azure Dragon Fruit in his hand, thought for a moment, and decided not to leave yet.

"Sister Qin, do you know of a secluded place?"

Sister Qin's expression shifted slightly. "Are you worried about losing control after eating the Devil Fruit?"

"Yes! Based on the information I saw, if I transform into the Azure Dragon, my body length could reach 450 meters!"

Chen Ye added, "While the chances of losing control are slim, I can't rule it out."

Four hundred and fifty meters!

Hearing this number, Sister Qin quickly deduced that Chen Ye's constitution attribute must be an astonishing 7,000 points.

She gave him a deep look and acknowledged that his concern was reasonable.

A 450-meter dragon appearing in a populated area would certainly cause mass panic.

After some thought, Sister Qin said, "I do know a suitable place. It's almost noon now—let's have lunch first, and I'll take you there."

"Alright."

Chen Ye stayed for a lavish meal at Sister Qin's home.

In the afternoon, the two boarded a small transport plane and left the capital.

An hour later,

Sister Qin led Chen Ye to a desolate wilderness.

"This used to be a military base with an extensive underground facility. The military abandoned it because of monster activity, making it perfect for your needs."

Chen Ye nodded. "Sister Qin, you can wait here. I'll head in alone. If anything happens, don't come after me."

He didn't want to risk injuring Sister Qin.

"Alright!"

Sister Qin readily agreed, though her face betrayed some anticipation.

Chen Ye ventured into the underground base alone.

As Sister Qin had described, the space was enormous.

Since the military hadn't been gone for long, the underground area was still clean, with leftover military equipment scattered around.

Ignoring his surroundings, Chen Ye took out the Devil Fruit and began eating.

The moment he took a bite, he nearly spat it out.

The Devil Fruit was not only horrendously bitter but also reeked of an unbearable stench.

It felt like eating excrement!

Suppressing his nausea, Chen Ye forced himself to finish the fruit in a few quick bites, then sat down to wait.

No signs of losing control appeared.

In fact, there were no visible changes to his body.

But Chen Ye knew that profound transformations were occurring within him.

Memories flooded his mind—memories of the dragon race's legacy!

Outside,

Sister Qin didn't have to wait long before Chen Ye emerged unscathed.

"You ate it?" Sister Qin asked eagerly.

Chen Ye nodded with a smile.

"No discomfort?" Sister Qin pressed.

"Everything's fine," Chen Ye replied.

A spark of curiosity flickered in Sister Qin's eyes.

"It's just the two of us here, and no one else is around… Chen Ye, why not show me your new powers?"

"Sure!"

As soon as Chen Ye spoke,

The sky underwent a sudden transformation!

The sunny, cloudless sky from their flight earlier was now covered with dense, dark clouds that appeared out of nowhere.

"Boom!"

Thunder rumbled, and lightning flashed across the sky.

The oppressive black clouds blocked out the sun, plunging the area into darkness.

A powerful sense of dread enveloped Sister Qin.

Such an unnatural phenomenon would be evident to even the most oblivious observer.

Sister Qin's face turned serious as she looked at Chen Ye.

She felt the bald man's aura shift drastically, becoming otherworldly and unfathomable, like a creature from another dimension.

Suddenly,

Chen Ye leapt into the sky, disappearing into the dense clouds above.

"Crack!"

A massive bolt of lightning illuminated the heavens.

In the next instant,

A colossal dragon claw emerged from the clouds.

Then, an elongated azure body and a reinforced tail followed.

Finally,

An enormous dragon head pierced through the cloud cover, gazing down at the earth below!

When Sister Qin saw the majestic dragon head, her heart skipped a beat.

Under the gaze of its awe-inspiring dragon eyes, she felt insignificantly small for the first time in her life.

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