Chapter 186: S-Class Challenge Mission: [Whitebeard]

On the barren, rocky island, the chilling sea wind swept through the untamed landscape.

Clutching his blade, Shuxue, Adrian calmly observed the world's most powerful man standing before him. Suddenly, a mission alert resonated in his ear.

[You have triggered an S-Class Challenge Mission: 'Whitebeard'!]

This mission title…

And it's only an S-Class challenge mission?

Adrian was somewhat taken aback but decided to accept the mission silently.

Previously, he thought that mentioning 'Miss Buckin' and 'Edward Weevil' to challenge Whitebeard would have initiated an SS-Class mission, such as [SS-Class Challenge Mission: The World's Strongest!].

However, contrary to his expectations, the mission panel presented a challenge mission akin to his encounters with Sengoku and Big Mom, still an S-Class challenge.

The most significant and valuable aspect remained the reward for enduring thirty minutes, where he could randomly obtain one expertise or skill from Edward Newgate.

Furthermore, similar to the previous encounter with Big Mom, the experience point rewards remained consistent, with no additional legend points.

Overall, as his levels continued to raise, the task rewards that once seemed generous at lower levels now appeared relatively 'standard'.

Nonetheless, the opportunity to get enemy's expertise or skill was always tempting.

Adrian exhaled deeply, the icy air tinged with a hint of ocean scent filling his nostrils, rejuvenating his spirit.

In the next instant, his figure vanished from the wilderness.

"Impressive speed!"

Whitebeard's eyes flashed red.

In his Observation Haki perception, a figure moving at an extraordinary speed was approaching, reminiscent of the young flash of light who had emerged in the Navy.

The world's strongest man casually swung his weapon, Murakumogiri, perfectly blocking the frontal attack with ease.

Murakumogiri clashed with Shuxue, producing a crisp, resonant sound.

"Is this the extent of your strength, ghost brat? It doesn't seem to match your earlier confidence at all!"

The towering Whitebeard swung Murakumogiri as if swatting a fly, effortlessly sending Adrian flying with a single slash.

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[Based on your level and attributes, you have obtained the following information.]

[Whitebeard Edward Newgate] (Yellow Name)

[Level: LV118]

[Attributes: ??]

[Abilities: Gura Gura no Mi, Haoshoku Haki, ??]

[Danger Level: Extremely Lethal!]

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Adrian quickly stabilized himself using his ghostly state.

Seeing the panel's displayed personal information, he squinted his eyes slightly.

Since encountering Sengoku on the Sabaody Archipelago, he had faced several extremely high-level individuals marked as [Extremely Lethal].

Among those few individuals, Whitebeard's level stood out as the highest!

Level 118!

Almost reaching the panel's level cap of 120!

"Indeed, it's fitting to call him the world's strongest man," Adrian thought silently, a sense of awe in his unspoken words.

At this moment, Whitebeard gripped Murakumogiri with his left hand and formed a spherical energy with his right fist, aiming at Adrian.

"Airquake!"

Accompanied by a crisp shattering sound, a massive shockwave shattered everything within its range. The island's ground splintered into pieces, spiderweb-like cracks spreading in all directions.

The island's surface visibly sank by half a meter!

This is the power of the Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi!

The ability to create vibrations at will, making the atmosphere tremble, splitting the sea, powerful enough to destroy a small island in an instant, recognized as a world-destroying ability!

The Paramecia-type Gura Gura no Mi, also known as the "Strongest Paramecia Fruit"!

"But pure 'vibrations' have no effect on me."

Adrian, in his ghost form, flew into the air, looking down at Whitebeard, thinking about his next move, either to bombard with massive ghost parade, or beams, and many more.

The recent probing clash of strength had made one thing clear to him.

Even maxed-out Armament Haki, without sufficient basic attribute points, could not match Whitebeard.

So, he decided to shift into his usual battle stance!

Adrian raised his right hand and swung it down heavily.

Mini Ghosts: Fireworks Festival!

Thousands of mini ghosts converged into a large light cluster, descending toward Whitebeard like falling fireworks, launching a dense barrage on the world's strongest man.

"Gurarara… ghost brat, your fireworks are nice to look."

Whitebeard laughed heartily, covering Murakumogiri with a semi-transparent white sphere, releasing it toward the mini ghosts.

The sweeping vibration force instantly cleared the mini ghosts.

But during Whitebeard's counter, Adrian had already set up his other skill.

White Ghost: Misty Theater!

"Ghost brat, what is this?"

Whitebeard looked at the circular theater formed by the white ghosts.

"Is this a stage for the show?"

"On the contrary, Whitebeard, this is the stage I've prepared for you…"

A clear voice with overlapping echoes came from all corners of the Misty Theater. {Is there a corner in a sphere? Math and physics, I need help}

Multiple 'Adrians' appeared, looking down at Whitebeard with cold expressions. Of course it was Mimic Ghosts.

The next moment, these 'Adrians' raised their hands, forming a semi-oval shape energy in front of them. Blue light particles emerged in their palms, expanding rapidly, radiating brilliant light.

Numerous blue energy beams shot out with unstoppable force!

Whitebeard's relaxed expression tightened, his eyes focused. His Armament Haki instantly covered Murakumogiri, turning it into a black blade.

Whitebeard spun his naginata, creating a black barrier in front of him.

The dense energy beams clashed against the barrier, exploding into dazzling lights mid-air.

About half a minute later.

Whitebeard realized this level of attack seemed endless. He changed his strategy.

Maintaining his stance with Murakumogiri, he slightly bent his knees.

In the next moment, Whitebeard's immense strength erupted from his legs, launching his massive figure into the sky, his naginata raised high, red and black arcs of electricity dancing around!

In just an instant, Whitebeard and the top of Misty Theater closed the distance, colliding violently.

Boom!!

Like a comet striking Earth, a red-black ring-shaped shockwave exploded at the collision point.