The xuanjin ark slowly sailed into the waters of the Sabaody Archipelago.
Looking from afar, dozens of towering Yarukiman Mangroves stood in the sea, their massive crowns piercing the clouds and their thick roots exposed above the water, supporting patches of artificial land.
Colorful soap bubbles drifted in the wind, some as small as balls, others as large as houses, carrying buildings, ships, and streets, refracting dreamlike luster under the sunlight, so beautiful it didn’t seem real.
The air was filled with a faint, fresh scent of resin mixed with the salty dampness of the sea breeze, refreshing and pleasant.
“Is this the Sabaody Archipelago?” Dar said, stunned.
The scene was too magical; if not for the three fierce-looking men standing beside him, he would have thought he had transmigrated into a cultivation world.
These trees were practically sentient!
They were just too big!
“Sail the ship to the tree marked 55GR.”
Dar turned to look at Bullet and said with a smile, “I heard that your former vice-captain, Pluton Rayleigh, is likely living in seclusion on this island.”
Before Bullet could speak, Hawkeye Mihawk’s eyes lit up instantly.
That was a legendary top-tier great swordsman; if he could encounter him, he would definitely want to have a good spar.
Golden Lion Shiki, however, looked disdainful and sneered, “He is just a former loser to me.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his body drifted, and he soared directly into the air, flying towards the distance.
Watching Golden Lion leave, Hawkeye looked at Bullet, “I will go with you first to find the whereabouts of Pluton Rayleigh.”
Dar nodded, “Alright, then let’s meet here in ten days.
No lateness.”
This was the gathering time the group had agreed upon long ago.
After saying goodbye to the two, Dar headed straight for the tree marked 46GR.
Golden Lion had mentioned before that under this tree was a food street famous throughout the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
Having rushed over, Dar discovered that the entire food street was built on top of the incredibly thick, massive root of the 46GR Yarukiman Mangrove.
On both sides of the wide street were rows of various food shops connected together.
As the sea breeze blew, the scents of barbecue, seafood, and desserts wafted over, making Dar drool and his pace quicken involuntarily.
Dar quickly squeezed into the liveliest crowd and, upon getting closer, noticed that some kind of event seemed to be taking place; a group of people were standing in a long line, all in high spirits.
He casually grabbed a big man nearby who was three meters tall and looked quite rough, handed him a cigarette, and asked, “Big brother, is there some kind of event being held here?”
The big man looked like a warm-hearted person and immediately replied with a smile, “Young man, is this your first time in Sabaody?
This is the annual Big Eater Tournament of the Bubble Fragrance Food Street!”
Big Eater Tournament?
Dar’s eyes lit up; this was an event he was very good at.
“How do I sign up?”
“Of course, by queuing up to register.
Prepare a registration fee of 100,000 Berries and register at the front.”
Dar looked and sure enough, the people queuing in front were all holding thick stacks of Berries.
He asked curiously, “The registration fee is so expensive, what is the prize for first place?”
The big man immediately became excited, “Of course!
The first-place winner gets an exclusive food voucher from Miss Mia!
With this voucher, you can go to the Moon Candle Restaurant and have Miss Mia personally cook you a whole table of gourmet meals!”
Dar pouted, looking disdainful, “I thought it was something good; it’s just a meal?
It probably won’t even be enough to fill the gaps in my teeth.”
For a super foodie like him, while taste was important, being full was the hard truth.
The big man’s eyebrows shot up, and he said in a tone of frustration, “What do you know, kid!
Miss Mia is the three-time consecutive champion of the culinary competition!
Her food is deliciousness among deliciousness!
The line of people wanting to eat a meal cooked by her could stretch from 1GR to 69GR!”
“Really?
Just because it’s delicious?
I haven’t read much, don’t lie to me.”
The big man chuckled, showing a knowing, lecherous look, “You’re quite sharp, kid.
Miss Mia’s culinary skills are indeed top-notch, but what really makes nobles and tycoons go crazy is her looks!
She is a peerless beauty; many noble sons have fought tooth and nail just to pursue her!”
Dar was instantly energized and thought, “A peerless beauty?
You should have said that earlier; I’m definitely taking first place!”
It happened to be the big man’s turn, and he quickly said, “I’m going now!”
“Alright, take care!”
Dar followed closely in line and soon it was his turn to register.
The person in charge of registration was a gentle and beautiful young lady.
After collecting Dar’s registration fee, she handed him a number tag that read “Number 29″.
Dar took the tag and rushed excitedly toward the Big Eater Tournament venue.
The competition venue was a huge platform built in the center of the square, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
The stage was already full of contestants, and Dar quickly found his seat.
Good grief, everyone participating was a big man over three meters tall; one of them was even more outrageous, with a height estimated at nearly nine meters.
Dar even suspected he was a member of the Giant Race who had snuck in.
The two-meter-eighteen Dar, mixed in among these big men, looked like a little chick.
A moment later, all the contestants were in place.
Dar counted, and including himself, there were fifty-six people in total.
What was even more interesting was that the organizers below the stage had actually opened a betting pool.