Chapter 399: Join the Battle Immediately

The surrounding environment was left in ruins by the aftermath of the battle; countless cracks appeared on the ground, and trees nearby were uprooted by the roots. Ichigo and the others, watching this fierce fight from a distance, could not help but show expressions of surprise.

"This Li An, to fight Ulquiorra so fiercely—his strength is truly beyond imagination." Ichigo's eyes were filled with awe; he clenched his fists, a surge of hot blood rising in his heart, wishing he could join the battle immediately.

Rukia Kuchiki frowned slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes: "What exactly is the nature of his ability? Why is it so powerful?" She had always been skeptical of Li An's abilities, and now, seeing him fight Ulquiorra, her doubts grew even stronger.

Sosuke Aizen stood at a distance, watching the battle quietly. The corner of his mouth curled upward slightly, revealing a barely noticeable smile: "Li An, I hope you do not disappoint me. Your trial is an important part of my plan." A trace of sinister cunning shone in his eyes, making one shiver.

Chad Yasutora and Orihime Inoue stood beside Ichigo, their faces also full of worry. Orihime Inoue pressed her palms together, praying softly: "I hope Ichigo does not act rashly, and I hope Li An does not hurt Ichigo." Chad Yasutora clenched his fists tightly, a hint of anxiety in his eyes: "This battle is too intense; should we help?"

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the battle entered the white-hot stage. Li An gradually found the weaknesses in Ulquiorra and the Hollow's abilities during the fight and began launching even fiercer counterattacks. His spiritual power kept rising; every strike carried immense force, putting Ulquiorra and the Hollow under tremendous pressure.

"Hmph, somewhat interesting." A hint of seriousness finally appeared in Ulquiorra's eyes; he no longer underestimated Li An and began to give his all. His black spiritual pressure kept climbing, colliding with Li An's spiritual power in the air, sending out bursts of roaring sound.

The Hollow also seemed to sense the crisis; its attacks became even more frantic. It charged at Li An recklessly, trying to crush Li An with its own body. Li An's eyes sharpened; he knew this was the Hollow's desperate struggle. He took a deep breath, mobilized all his spiritual power, and prepared to deliver a fatal blow to the Hollow.

"Die!" Li An shouted loudly. A powerful spiritual power sphere condensed in his hand and was hurled at the Hollow. "Boom!" The spiritual power sphere exploded on the Hollow's body; the immense force instantly shattered the Hollow's body into fragments.

Seeing the Hollow defeated, Ulquiorra's heart trembled slightly. He had not expected Li An to defeat the Hollow in such a short time; a hint of vigilance appeared in his eyes. "It seems I still underestimated you," Ulquiorra said coldly.

"Now, it is your turn." Li An looked at Ulquiorra, his eyes flashing with determined light. He charged at Ulquiorra again, and the two engaged in a fierce duel in the sky. Their figures moved swiftly across the heavens; every collision sent out a strong wave of spiritual pressure.

During the fight, Li An suddenly sensed something unusual. His heart stirred, as if he understood something. While fighting Ulquiorra, he pondered silently in his mind: "Could Aizen's conspiracy be related to this trial?" The more he thought, the more likely it seemed, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.