Chapter 212: The Hasty Two Years! On the Eve of the Millennial Blood War! Huangmu

Huangmu?!

Is it the same name? I recall that among the Annihilators, the epic passed down by word of mouth tells of a demon king who, a thousand years ago, fought His Majesty Youha Bahe. His name seemed to be Huangmu…

Mi Ni Na's pale fingers lightly tapped her thin lips, showing a puzzled expression.

Huangmu, if I remember correctly…

The current chief captain of the Guardian Corps Thirteen Squad is called that name, right?!

Also, as Mi Ni Na said, the fellow who a thousand years ago, together with the First Generation Guardian Corps Thirteen Squad, fought the great army of the Empire of Light led by His Majesty Youha Bahe for the actual control of the Soul Realm, should be the same person as the current chief captain of the Guardian Corps Thirteen Squad, right?!

Lituotuo thought for a moment, her eyes narrowing slightly, and softly asked Shidian Yulong.

Just as you think…

The Huangmu I speak of is exactly the Huangmu you imagine!

Yulong, after hearing Lituotuo, Mi Ni Na and the others, smiled and replied.

What are you joking about? Isn't he the leader of the Shinigami?

How could he be an Annihilator? Don't fool us! Bastard…

As Yulong's words fell, everyone's complexion changed.

They could not believe that the Shinigami leader could be an Annihilator.

I know your hearts are full of doubt, but don't doubt yet…

Everything you're curious about, I will answer for you.

Yulong said, his eyes flashing with a wise light.

Don't think you can fool us…

Lituotuo stared fixedly into Yulong's eyes, trying to find any sign of lying in his gaze, but she failed…

Because everything Yulong would say next were facts he sincerely believed! Even though those facts were fabricated by Huangmu…

Honestly, have you never been curious about the war between His Majesty Youha Bahe and Chief Captain Huangmu a thousand years ago?

Why, when the Shinigami held absolute superiority in the war, after slaughtering all the subjects of our Empire of Light, did they spare our emperor Youha Bahe's life?!

There was a hint of manipulation in Yulong's words.

Why?!

Let's not talk about Lituotuo, the sole brain of the group…

At this moment, Bangbi Aita, Mi Ni Na, Jia Di Si, and Ji Sai Er were already drawn by Shidian Yulong's words, unknowingly falling into his rhythm~

The answer is simple! It's clearly a civil war between two brothers!

Whether Shinigami or Annihilator, they are merely tools and cornerstones in the eyes of the two brothers that help them reach the top! All of this is just a self‑produced drama by the two brothers, nothing more…

And the reason Huangmu spared Youha Bahe a thousand years ago is simple! The time to kill Youha Bahe hadn't arrived yet…

Shidian Yulong wore a cold smile as he voiced the answer he believed.

What!?

As Yulong's words fell, the faces of the women changed.

Before I continue, let me ask you a question: since both Youha Bahe and Huangmu can Sanctify to absorb the power of Annihilators they deem meaningless and valueless to boost themselves, why would they spare each other? If they absorbed each other, wouldn't they reach a higher realm?

Shidian Yulong looked at the gathered Annihilator women and asked.

This, I don't know?!

Including Lituotuo, all the women shook their heads helplessly after hearing Shidian Yulong, clearly they didn't know.

The answer is simple: a thousand years ago, Youha Bahe's power was still too weak to help Huangmu ascend to a higher level, so Huangmu deliberately spared Youha, letting him and his subordinates enter the shadows of the Jingling Court, establish the Invisible Empire, and let Youha accumulate power through slumber…

At the same time, Huangmu pretended to know nothing, continuing to manage the Jingling Court! In fact, Huangmu's true purpose was to keep Youha and the Annihilators under his watchful eye, so he could monitor their growth and, when Youha Bahe matured, harvest and absorb him along with the Annihilators he regarded as chaff.

Shidian Yulong paused slightly at this point.

Similarly, Youha Bahe and Huangmu thought alike; he deliberately built the Invisible Empire in the shadows of the Jingling Court, aiming to silently watch Huangmu bathed in light, spurring himself to constantly strengthen his power! What we must do is find a path to survive amid the clash between Huangmu and Youha Bahe…

Shidian Yulong spoke to the women with a heavy expression.

It's truly a wolf ahead and a tiger behind!

Lituotuo sighed helplessly after hearing Shidian.

At this moment Lituotuo began to believe Yulong's words, her brows furrowed as she contemplated everyone's future path…

Yulong, if it were you, which side would you favor?!

Lituotuo thought for a while and asked Yulong.

Huangmu.

Yulong heard that and, without hesitation, answered truthfully.

Why?!

Lituotuo looked at Yulong and asked.

All Huangmu wants is the death of Youha Bahe! Once Youha is dead, Huangmu will no longer act against us! After all, Huangmu seeks peace and stability in the Three Realms! Besides his hidden identity as the King of the Annihilators, his public role is still the actual ruler of the Three Realms, and he values his reputation…

But Youha Bahe is different! Youha wants to completely destroy the existing Three Realms, returning everything to its original state! He wishes to become the king of a new world; do you think there would be a place for us, the subjects of the old world, in his ideal new world? The answer is absolutely none. The moment Youha ascends the throne, he will Sanctify every member of our Star Cross Knights, ensuring his absolute strength~

Yulong shared his understanding of Youha Bahe and of Huangmu with Lituotuo and the Annihilator women present.

Heh heh! Sanctify all of us?!

That does fit His Majesty's character~

After all, things without value must pave the way for things of value~

Stop kidding around, I don't want to die so simply!

As Yulong's words fell, the women let out a light laugh.

Just as Yulong said, according to their knowledge of Youha Bahe, after he successfully crushes the Guardian Corps Thirteen Squad and invades the Spirit King Palace, he will, without hesitation, completely destroy the Star Cross Knights he painstakingly built!

After all, in Youha Bahe's eyes, only those of value deserve to live in this world! Things without value can only become the stepping stones beneath the feet of the valuable, the foundation toward peace! And the value of the Star Cross Knights is merely to crush the Guardian Corps Thirteen Squad, which was the original purpose of Youha establishing the knights~

So what do you all think?!

Yu Long held the remaining four cups and asked the four other female troupe members, aside from Bangbi Aita.

Drink! That's it......

This time, Lituotu, Minina, Jadis, and Jisaer drank down the cups of blood that Yu Long handed them without any hesitation~

Of course, saying they were full of blood, each cup only contained twenty or thirty milliliters~eh, this is the extra-small cups Yu Long specially picked, each holding less than five qian~

Boom!!

When the troupe members drank Yu Long's blood!

Their eyes suddenly flashed with a glazed-colored light......

A holy king radiating infinite rosy light flashed through everyone's minds!

The next second, everyone only felt slightly hot, and their spiritual power began to rise continuously!

Strong! So strong......

I feel like my strength is now more than double what it was before!

Minina said, gripping her fist tightly.

Perhaps Minina's motion was a bit large; as she clenched her fist, her chest also swayed up and down a few times.

Digestive ability has greatly improved!

If it's me now, I probably wouldn't suffer any indigestion even if I ate some Adjuchas-level great hollows......

Lituotu lightly rubbed her abdomen and spoke truthfully.

Haha! Looks like your improvements aren't as strong as mine!

Just at the moment I drank Yu Long's blood, my explosive power saw huge gains in distance, speed, and range!

By the way, when you see me using my Holy Script ability later, remember to stay far away—watch out for friendly fire! I don't want to bury you along with our enemies......

Bangbi Aita said, and on her cute face that could rival an idol's, she flashed a slightly ferocious, utterly cruel smile.

Heh! You call that an improvement?!

What am I then?!

Let me tell you: the lightning I now use can release more than five billion joules of energy!

Jadis said, and arcs of lightning crackled over her body.

Oh? You planning to fight me?

Bangbi Aita gave a cold smile upon hearing that.

You're probably no match for me now~

Jadis said, feeling eager to give it a try.

What a hassle~

Lituotu watched Bangbi Aita and Jadis, who were about to fight mid-sentence, sighed helplessly, and frankly said that while their power had increased, it wasn't necessarily all good, after all there were two warmongers in their team~

Gone! How could it be gone?!

Impossible, absolutely impossible......

Why did my precious treasure just disappear like that?!

Just as everyone was becoming stronger, Jisaer felt the safety pants under her skirt, her expression shifting repeatedly; no matter how many times she checked, she astonishingly discovered that her most precious thing had miraculously vanished after drinking the blood that Shitian Yulong gave them......

Yes, with Huangmu's help, Jisaer has successfully gone from an unknowledgeable cross-dressing male to a cute girl~

Well, this operation was indeed a success; Jisaer's treasure has disappeared without a trace......

Regarding this, Huangmu said: "Don't thank me! This is what this king ought to do!"

Jisaer, what are you looking for?!

Jisaer's flustered expression naturally drew the attention of everyone else......

Bangbi Aita, Minina, and Jadis looked at the flustered Jisaer, their faces showing a bit of doubt, and they almost simultaneously asked.

Uh! No, nothing......

I suddenly realized my own power had also increased! So I'm really happy—don't mind me, just let me be alone for a bit......

After hearing everyone, Jisaer forced an extremely awkward smile.

Really?!

As for that, the troupe members didn't suspect anything......

Except, Lituotu......

All that could be seen was Lituotu's gaze toward Jisaer, which held a hint of something thought-provoking.

Forget it! It's all Jisaer's own doing~

In that case, it also happens to match Jisaer's wish, doesn't it?

After all, a man cannot become a member of the Star Cross Female Knight Corps~

Lituotu muttered to herself.

Since you all now understand......

Then I'll leave first!

Anyway, when there are other people around, we still shouldn't get too close, for in the eyes of some of the Majesty's fanatics, anything less than absolute loyalty to the Majesty is absolute disloyalty~

Shitian Yulong said, lightly pushing up his glasses.

Good......

Got it, got it......

No need to say that!

Damn it! You're more womanly than a woman......

Well, I think you might as well join our girl group~

Haha, speaking of which, you'd look absolutely cute in women's clothing! Maybe you could make a splash; my position as the top idol in the Star Cross Knight Corps might not be certain either~

In response, Lituotuo, Minina, Jiadi Si, and Bangbiaita four people, upon hearing Yulong's words, immediately nodded in agreement to Shitian Yulong!

As for Jisai'er, she currently has no mood to deal with Yulong. Her heart, together with the great treasure she lost, has already gone off to a faraway place~

Well then, everyone, goodbye~

Yulong said, and was about to leave Bangbiaita's room.

That Yulong......

However, just at this moment......

Lituotuo, with a hint of hesitation in her expression, called out to Yulong, who was about to leave.

Do you have anything else?

Yulong turned around, looking at Lituotuo and asking.

Could you give me another portion of your blood?

Actually, I have a very good friend, and I hope he can also, like us, break free from Youhabhe's control......

Lituotuo looked at Yulong and spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Yulong hesitated not at all, directly cut his own finger, and in front of Lituotuo, smeared his blood all over the cup.

Here~

Immediately after, Yulong used spiritual particles to seal the cup, then tossed it to Lituotuo.

Thank you!

Lituotuo looked at the cup in her hand, her expression stunned.

Do you guys have anything else?!

Yulong continued to ask, looking at Lituotuo and the others.

No, no more......

Upon hearing this, Lituotuo shook her head vigorously.

Seeing this, Yulong lightly nodded, and at the same time his gaze swept over the others.

Hurry up and go, you~

In response, the other members of the girl group waved at Yulong, indicating that he now had no more use value and could leave~

At this moment, Yulong was like a mere tool, but he didn't mind……

Fine~

Yulong said, and directly left Bangbiaita's room.

After leaving the room, Yulong's mouth corners slightly rose; everything was within his calculations!

Not only did he successfully recruit the girl group's five members, but he also unexpectedly gained an additional ally from Lituotuo's side! This is truly an unexpected joy~

Thinking this, Yulong had already arrived at the front gate of his own room……

However, Yulong had no intention of returning to his own room; he walked on his own to a place where, under normal circumstances, no one would come to disturb, and then softly spoke to a certain shadow behind him: 'Since you've come, come out~'

Hehe, it seems you've already noticed me~

Truly worthy of Shitian Yulong, Your Highness~

However, from now on, whether you can still serve as our Formless Empire's Heir Apparent, allowing me to address you as Your Highness, is uncertain~

The moment Yulong's words fell, Bazibi, who had been hiding in the shadows, immediately came to Yulong's front; Bazibi's face now bore a hint of ferocity, resembling those who often loiter by the streets or school gates! The lowest ruffians who specialize in stealing pocket money from elementary schoolers walking home alone……

What is it?!

Yulong looked at Bazibi, feigning ignorance as he asked.

Bazibi approached Yulong on his own, then asked in a low voice: 'Stop pretending, I heard everything you just said! I'll ask you one thing: were the words you just told Lituotuo and the others true or false?!'

Whether it's true or false, you know it in your own heart!

Whether to use it or not is up to you……

Of course, you could also take the blood I gave you and report me to Your Majesty!

How this blood is used is entirely up to you~

Yulong didn't answer Bazibi's question, but instead personally handed Bazibi two portions of blood sealed in containers.

Two portions?!

Bazibi looked at the blood in his hand, asking doubtfully.

There's also one portion prepared for Yugelan Hasuode……

Too bad he might not be able to use it! Help me throw it away~

Upon hearing this, Yulong spoke with a calm expression.

For Hasuode……?

When Bazibi heard the name Hasuode, his pupils instantly contracted slightly; he softly muttered the name and tightly gripped the blood in his hand.

I understand……

Upon hearing this, Bazibi no longer spoke further with Yulong, and directly vanished into the shadows.

The seed has already been planted; then next……

Great Youhabhe, Your Majesty! Do you know that your great empire will be destroyed at the moment you close your eyes to rest?!

Yulong said, and then headed straight for his own room.

At the moment when Youhabhe was still deep in sleep, the Heir Apparent appointed by him, Yulong, leading Lituotuo, Bangbiaita, Minina, Jiadi Si, Jisai'er, Bazibi, and Peipei Wakabulada, who had been brainwashed by his own ability, as well as Lituotuo's close friend mentioned by her, launched a rebellion!

Including the Rain Dragon, there are exactly nine people; the number is about precisely one third of the total members of the Star Cross Knights, just as written in Genesis, Isaiah, Revelation, and Hebrews: the Morning Star's child betrayed God and took one third of the angels with him.

On the other side, the Soul Society.

After Hei Sai Yigu, Cha Du Taihu and Jingshang Zhiji spent about a week in the Jingling Court, they finally remembered that they hadn't really attended any of their semester classes! So Hei Sai Yigu, Taihu and Zhiji hurried back to the "present world" without stopping.

During that time, Xiumu Luqiya, Asan Jing Lianci and Banmu Yijiao and others came to see off Hei Sai Yigu, since everyone had witnessed his long battle with Lanzan in the Soul Society and considered his contributions significant.

"Luqiya, are you planning to continue transferring to Kongzuo Town?"

After Hei Sai Yigu left, Lianci looked at Luqiya beside him and asked softly.

"Idiot! When do I have time to go to Kongzuo Town now?"

"Among the things I have to do now, the most important is only one: to master my Bankai, and then take over the responsibilities of the Thirteenth Division Captain from Captain Hai Yan."

Luqiya, after hearing Lianci's words, said irritably.

"Is that so? Then I can rest easy…"

"No! I mean, I congratulate you on your swift success~"

Lianci said, excitedly walking away.

"Idiot~"

Luqiya looked at Lianci's jubilant back and said helplessly.

"Next, let me fully control you! White Mist Punishment!"

Luqiya, looking at the Zanpakuto in her hand, said seriously.

"Buzz!"

As Luqiya's words fell…

The Zanpakuto in her hand seemed to respond to Luqiya, releasing a piercing cold that coated the surrounding trees with a layer of white frost, sparkling beautifully in the sunlight.

Yes, with Lanzan sealed…

Among the Gotei 13, the captains also began to undergo certain changes.

Among them, the former Thirteenth Division Captain Zhi Bo Hai Yan was the first captain in the Thirteenth Division to submit a resignation to Huangmu, and together with Hai Yan's resignation, he also submitted a personal recommendation letter for Luqiya.

Indeed, in Hai Yan's plan, the new captain of the Gotei 13 would be Xiumu Luqiya—after returning from the Royal Palace, her spiritual authority had risen to near Second Rank, and she had already mastered Bankai; from any angle, she is fully qualified to lead the Thirteenth Division.

"I protest! Zhi Bo Hai Yan's actions are no different from being a rogue!"

In response, without waiting for Huangmu to speak further…

Bai Zai, the captain of the Sixth Division, had already gone to the First Division captain's office to protest to Huangmu many times, even invoking his status as head of the Xiumu family to strongly oppose Luqiya's succession as Thirteenth Division captain.

After all, in Bai Zai's eyes, Luqiya is his sister, so even if she assumes the captaincy, she should take over his Sixth Division instead!

That way, he could completely free himself from this damned and boring captaincy life and live a shameless, carefree life with Fei Zhen.

Indeed, Bai Zai's opposition stems from his desire to retire.

"Opposition ineffective!"

In response, Huangmu directly dismissed Bai Zai's protest.

In addition, Sui Feng (Feng Xi Qian) also submitted a resignation to Huangmu.

At the same time, Feng Xi Qian formally transferred her title of Sui Feng to her sister's granddaughter Feng Shao Lian, recommending Feng Shao Lian as the new captain and commander of the Second Division and the Secret Mobile Corps.

Huangmu directly approved Feng Xi Qian's retirement request.

Then, Huangmu sent Feng Xi Qian to the New Central Room 46 to serve as a Sage.

Hmm, rest is definitely not possible; Huangmu's Jingling Court never had a pension, so the fantasy of earning money without doing anything doesn't exist—Huangmu will always find you some work.

For a time, both the Second Division and the Thirteenth Division underwent personnel changes.

Including, after Lanzan, Dong Xian and Shi Wan Yin defected, the immediate replacements—Ping Zi, Liu Che and Luo Zi—joined, so now nearly half of the Gotei 13's captains have been replaced.

Speaking of Shi Wan Yin, after the Lanzan incident was resolved, he lingered in the Tenth Division and refused to leave; he neither repaired his Zanpakuto nor reported to Room 46. When asked why he doesn't work, he claims his Zanpakuto is broken and sends everyone away.

Now Yin's main daily task is to stay by Song Ben Luanju's side.

Luanju expresses both happiness and pain about this…

Luanju's happiness stems from finally no longer having to perform a bitter, grudging act every time she meets Yin.

As for her pain, it's simple: she didn't expect that beneath Yin's fox‑and‑venomous‑snake exterior hides a clingy husky.

Because Yin clings to her so tightly, she can barely breathe.

"I really want to drink!"

In response, the complex wine factor inside Luanju keeps rumbling!

"Yin, do you really not need to work?"

Thinking of this, Luanju looked at Yin in the office and asked aloud.

"No need! Because my sword is broken~"

Yin said, raising his broken Zanpakuto.

"Uh…"

"What about paperwork and such?"

Luanju asked unwillingly.

"Those tasks don't require me to go out~"

Yin replied honestly.

"Don't you plan to return to the Third Division as captain?"

Luanju looked at Yin, asking puzzled.

"Oh! You mean going back to the Third Division as captain?"

"Never thought about it~"

Yin, hearing this, smiled at Luanju and said cheerfully.

Forehead...

Are you really okay with handing Kira and the Third Division over to others?

Matsumoto Rangiku looked at Ichimaru Gin, unwilling, and asked.

Don't worry~

The Maple Bridge Tower Captain is actually the captain of the Third Division~

So handing the Third Division to him is just right~

As for that brat Kira, he too should grow up and stand on his own~

Ichimaru Gin said, continuing to speak.

Then you...

Matsumoto Rangiku seemed to want to say something else.

Don't worry! I am now a hero of the Soul Society, once having been undercover beside Captain Aizen, wholeheartedly devoted to repaying the Seireitei! So even if I stay in your Tenth Division, no one will say anything~

Ichimaru Gin seemed to have mind-reading, instantly seeing through Matsumoto Rangiku's heart.

But...

Matsumoto Rangiku seemed intending to say something.

It's fine! Let Ichimaru Gin stay in our division~

He won't interfere with our Tenth Division's work!

Before Matsumoto Rangiku could speak, Hitsugaya Toshiro stepped forward and spoke to her.

Rangiku, look, your captains are saying that~

Ichimaru Gin, hearing that, laughed at Rangiku.

Alright! I guess I'm convinced by you...

Matsumoto Rangiku wore an unwilling look on her lips, but the slight upturn of her mouth corners revealed her heart, now incomparably sweet and full of happiness~

Then, the next second, this happiness shattered!

Ichimaru Gin, how much longer will you stay here?

Just as Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin were getting along harmoniously...

Only a slightly discordant voice, filled with endless majesty, slowly rang out from behind Ichimaru Gin, and then the lights of the Tenth Division Captain's quarters dimmed a little.

If I must set a limit, I hope it is ten thousand...

While saying that, Ichimaru Gin, who had picked up love words from the living world's internet, suddenly sensed something, his face changing in shock, and he immediately looked behind.

Greetings, Captain-Commander Araki!

Exactly at the moment Ichimaru Gin's face changed in shock...

Matsumoto Rangiku and Hitsugaya Toshiro, who had been chatting idly with Gin, had already dropped to one knee behind Ichimaru Gin's figure, speaking respectfully.

Ara, Araki-sensei, how did you come?!

Ichimaru Gin looked at Araki, asking nervously.

If I don't come, are you planning to mooch here for life?

Indeed, the visitor was naturally Araki...

After Araki waited in his own captain's quarters for Ichimaru Gin for a week without seeing him appear, Araki finally decided to come personally to the Tenth Division to capture Ichimaru Gin.

Hehe, of course not...

I'm about to set off~

Ichimaru Gin's eyes shifted slightly; he dared not meet Araki's gaze, stared at his own feet, and laughed with his head lowered.

Hehe, if you're planning to go to the captain's quarters to find me, that would be perfect!

Having a wife, you forget your master's belongings—truly disappointing this old man!

Araki said, then punched Ichimaru Gin in the abdomen.

I...

Ichimaru Gin only felt a pain in his abdomen, then his eyes rolled back slightly, and he collapsed completely onto the ground, losing all consciousness.

I'll take this guy away first~

Don't worry! I won't let him lose an arm or a leg, making you little girl worry!

Araki said, then hoisted him up—Ichimaru Gin, who had taken Araki's punch to the front and collapsed unconscious on the ground—and instantly used Shunpo, disappearing from the spot.

Leaving behind, Matsumoto Rangiku and Hitsugaya Toshiro remained...

Eh? Captain-Commander Araki also knew...

Matsumoto Rangiku spoke up in Araki's presence, only then realizing belatedly that her affair with Ichimaru Gin was known even to Captain-Commander Araki~

For a moment, Matsumoto Rangiku's lovely face was all flushed with embarrassment.

Hehe~

Seeing this, Hitsugaya Toshiro couldn't help but show a bit of an auntie smile.

Hmm! I've decided...

In a few days I'll tell Hinamori Momo that Xiaobai secretly loves her~

Matsumoto Rangiku gently touched her blushing face and spoke solemnly.

Hehe~

Hitsugaya Toshiro, who had been just eating melon, suddenly couldn't laugh.

Just eating melon is fine, but how did eating melon end up affecting me?!

Rangiku, look at what you just said!!

Hitsugaya Toshiro, while speaking, shouted at Matsumoto Rangiku.

Haha~

Captain, you wish~

It would be great if we both found partners~

Speaking of this, it also counts as a nice story for our Tenth Division!

In response, Luàn jú lightly tapped her own head, feigning cuteness, and softly said to Rì fān gǔ.

Nonsense! You're just fearmongering...

What kind of nice story is this? Shut up quickly!

Rì fān gǔ, hearing this, frowned and shouted angrily at Luàn jú.

Hahaha...

Luàn jú saw Rì fān gǔ's little face flushed from her teasing, and burst into loud laughter.

Indeed, teasing their family's Dong Shilang Captain is the most fun~

Dong Shilang? He's just a toy of the Tenth Division~

Meanwhile, after Huāng mù abducted Shì wán yín, he went straight to the Spirit King Palace.

Qilin Temple, this brat Shì wán yín is entrusted to you~

Huāng mù first threw the silver to Qílín sì Tiān shì láng, then immediately took Shì wán yín's broken Soul-Cutting Sword and headed toward the Phoenix Hall where Wang Yue was.

Relax~ Just leave it to me here~

When it comes to treatment, I'm a professional~

In response, Qilin Temple said everything was under his control, and threw Shì wán yín into his white bone hot spring pool for bloodletting therapy! Clearing the filthy impure blood within Shì wán yín's body...

Yes, that punch Huāng mù just threw already knocked Shì wán yín to the brink of death; without Qilin Temple's help, Shì wán yín would hardly recover quickly~

Wang Yue, can this sword still be repaired?

When Huāng mù arrived at the Phoenix Hall, Wang Yue was embracing the sword spirits of the Soul-Cutting Sword he created on both sides, eating hot pot and singing, looking quite pleased~

Yo! Huāng mù, you came?!

Wanna join?

Wang Yue, seeing Huāng mù arrive at the Phoenix Hall, invited him aloud.

Forget it! I still have things to do today~

Huāng mù glanced at Wang Yue's side, at the various beauties that made countless men envious, lightly laughed and shook his head! He too is someone of stature; how could he casually open impart with others?!

Is that so? Then forget it...

Wang Yue said, giving the sword spirit beside him a glance.

Next, a voluptuous sword spirit immediately walked up to Huāng mù and took the broken Soul-Cutting Sword of Shì wán yín from his hand...

This sword isn't easy to fix~

Wang Yue looked at the Soul-Cutting Sword in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.

Do you have any suggestions?

Huāng mù asked Wang Yue.

Let's just forge a new one~

Wang Yue said, tossing Shì wán yín's broken divine spear into the trash can.

The sword spirits inside Shì wán yín's divine spear have all dissipated; there's really no repair value, so it's better to replace it outright, allowing the sword spirits to reattach via light forging, which would be quicker...

Sure~

Huāng mù, hearing Wang Yue's words, didn't hesitate much and directly agreed.

About how long will it take to finish?

Huāng mù asked Wang Yue.

Because Xiūduōluó and Yèzhòu and the others are busy...

After they return, we'll immediately start Shì wán yín's training, and we also have to wait a month later! How about this: you come pick up Shì wán yín in three months~

After Wang Yue thought for a moment, he looked at Huāng mù and replied.

Alright~

Upon hearing that, Huāng mù nodded without any hesitation.

Huāng mù, you look rather anxious~

After Huāng mù turned around, Wang Yue looked at him and asked aloud.

Yeah! After all, the thousand years are almost up~

Upon hearing that, Huāng mù lightly turned his body, looked at Wang Yue, and spoke.

A thousand years? I see, so that guy Yuhabach is about to make a comeback?

That guy's also unwilling to die! A thousand years ago, you, the monk, and Yuan Liuzai three of you punished him— isn't that enough?

Wang Yue obviously knows the inside story; upon hearing the two words "thousand years," he immediately thought of Yuhabach! Thus, Wang Yue sighed helplessly.

Hehe, who knows what that guy Yuhabach is really thinking? Besides him, who truly knows?

But since Yuhabach's unwilling to die and wants to fight us Soul Society again, let's just play along— worst case, we give him another defeat~

Huāng mù looked at Wang Yue and spoke seriously.

That's also true~

Upon hearing that, Wang Yue gave a light smile.

It seems Wang Yue is full of confidence in Huāng mù~

In the next two years, I will successively dispatch members of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads or the New Forty-Six Chamber to the Spirit King Palace for deep cultivation; by then, you'll have to work hard, Wang Yue~

Before leaving, Huāng mù earnestly spoke to Wang Yue.

"Listening to you say that, it seems trouble is about to start…"

Wang Yue heard this and furrowed his brows tightly into a knot.

"Everything is for the Corpse Soul Realm~"

Araki said, and his figure instantly vanished before Wang Yue's eyes.

"Youhabah?!"

"Hope that Youha fellow can open his eyes a bit~"

"This Corpse Soul Realm is no longer the same as the old Corpse Soul Realm~"

Wang Yue said, returning to the center of his own group of exquisite blade spirits.

Since Araki has no interest in imparting, then he must do it himself~

"Alright, the tasks that needed to be done are already finished~"

"Next is to wait quietly for Youhabah's arrival~"

Araki said, and returned to his own captain's chamber to rest quietly.

Currently in the Spirit King Palace, there are a group of First Generation Gotei 13 captains, who according to the history of the Pure Spirit Court should have perished in the Void Circle, all holding First‑rank Spiritual Might.

There are also a group of Washi Stod‑class Great Voids being jointly reformed by Pu Yuan Xi Zhu, Nie Jian Li, Xiu Duo Luo Qian Shou Wan, and Yi Zhou Tong Sheng.

As for the Pure Spirit Court, there are newly promoted Gotei 13 captains, as well as a number of veterans who retired or left the Gotei 13 and, upon Araki's recommendation, successfully entered the New 46th Chamber as officials.

Beyond that, within Youhabah's Formless Empire, there is the rebellious crown prince Shi Tian Yu Long, and under his mouth‑seal, a group of Star Cross Knights who chose to rebel alongside him.

Regarding the Present World, there are the pure‑blood Soul Eradicators belonging to Araki's faction, cultivated and prepared for a thousand years, as well as the three‑person squad of Hei Zi Yi Hu, Cha Du Tai Hu, and Jing Shang Zhi Ji, and their families.

As for the Void Circle, although Araki has relocated all the Washi‑level Great Voids from here, the Aqiu Kass‑class Great Voids remain untouched, still allowed to roam the Void Circle…

With no tigers in the mountains, Nuo Lao Wu took up the throne of the Void Circle, but Ge Lao Liu, whose strength is not far off, paid him no heed.

Perhaps it's because Nuo Wu is at most an Aqiu Kass, so his rule over the Void Circle is not as absolute as Di Ya·He Li Bei Er's in the original work.

This caused the entire Void Circle to revert once more to the chaotic state before Araki and Aizen intervened, with slaughter and bloodshed continuing endlessly on this white sand.

Under the pitch‑black sky, in the world illuminated by the bright moon, only the Great Voids unleash their innate instincts, endless killing.

However, these were already part of Araki's plan; the Void Circle has been suppressed for too long, it's time for a massive purge! Hopefully this time the Void Circle will spawn some promising strong seedlings.

Then, time flew by…

In the blink of an eye, two years passed swiftly.

During this year, Hei Zi Yi Hu successfully advanced to his third year of high school and is about to graduate.

And it was also this day…

Shadows within the Formless Empire began to stir!

"Void Circle."

Perhaps it's because the current Void Circle lacks Washi Stod‑class Great Voids!

Therefore, as the King of Soul Eradicators, Youhabah did not go to the Void Circle himself, but dispatched Shi Tian Yu Long and Ji Lu Jie·Ou Pi together…

"Hi hi~"

"Since His Majesty has entrusted the affairs of the Void Circle to Prince Yu Long and to me~"

"Then we must achieve tangible results, to live up to the Emperor's confidence in us~"

Ji Lu Jie·Ou Pi looked at Yu Long and spoke softly.

After all, during the two years Ji Lu Jie·Ou Pi spent with Yu Long, he has clearly learned that Yu Long dislikes noisy people~

However, even though Ji Lu Jie·Ou Pi has tried his utmost to lower his voice, he still sounds unusually noisy when he speaks…

"Troublesome fellow!"

In response, Yu Long looked at Ji Lu Jie with a hint of impatience in his eyes.

"Let me correct you first…"

"According to His Majesty's decree, I only need to eliminate the Void Circle's king, the so‑called Nuo Yi Te La, the 'Broken Face'. As for the remaining matters here, I entrust them entirely to you; you can handle them, right? Ji Lu Jie·Ou Pi…"

Yu Long looked at Ji Lu Jie and asked coldly.

"Of course~ happy to serve you~"

Ji Lu Jie heard this and gave Yu Long a gentle smile.

"Hmm~"

Yu Long heard this and lightly nodded at Ji Lu Jie.

After Yu Long and Ji Lu Jie aligned their goals, neither lingered; leading a group of ordinary Soul Eradicators, they immediately marched toward the Void Circle.

Thus line: Xu ye gong.

Boom!!

One brilliant holy annihilation arrow after another rang across the sky of Thus line: Xu ye gong!

The battle between the Soul Eradicators and the Great Voids erupted instantly!

"Remember, capture the Broken Face alive~"

Yu Long, holding the Victory Sword in his hand, ordered the massive army of Soul Eradicators.

"At your command!"

As Yu Long's words fell, the Soul Eradicators promptly and orderly formed formations, releasing holy annihilation arrows toward every Broken Face within their sight.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh…"

"Boom!"

Accompanied by the countless holy annihilation arrows falling like rain…

Leaving aside the ordinary Kilians and weaker ordinary Voids, even the formidable Aqiu Kass‑class Great Voids that have broken through with Aizen's aid have only the option to lie down completely before this torrent of arrows…

Not to mention, this Soul Eradicator squad also has Shi Tian Yu Long at the forefront.

Reporting, Your Highness~

Not long ago……

The entire Xu ye gong was completely swept away by the large army of the Exterminators.

One Broken Mask after another was brought by Baseiji·Ou Pi to stand before Yulong.

Who are these guys?!

Yulong looked at the Broken Masks captured by Baseiji and asked doubtfully.

These two guys are named Ibang and Ludas; I think with their strength, they are sufficient to become the vanguard force of our Exterminators!

Upon hearing this, Baseiji immediately introduced himself to Yulong.

Is that so? Just handle it as you see fit~

Upon hearing this, Yulong first casually yawned, then nodded at Baseiji, entrusting all these matters to Baseiji to handle.

Yes, sir~ Your Highness~

Upon hearing this, Baseiji gave a slight bow to Yulong.

Immediately afterward, Baseiji walked up to the two Broken Masks he had captured, suddenly changed to a twisted expression, and kicked hard at their legs……

Thud! Thud!

Then, only two light sounds were heard……

Originally standing there with a bewildered expression, the Broken Masks named Ludas and Ibang immediately knelt before Shitian Yulong, their faces fearful and filled with unease.

You two foolish guys!

The adult standing before you now is the heir of our Invisible Empire!

How can you just stand and look?! Remember, when you see the lords and the Emperor, you must kneel!

Baseiji loudly scolded Ludas and Ibang.

I, we understand!

Ludas and Ibang, upon hearing this, dared not refute Baseiji, and could only keep nodding.

Very good~

Seeing this, Baseiji finally revealed a smile.

"Well then, Rain Dragon Prince, I'll continue hunting~"

"Ji Lu Jie looked at Rain Dragon and spoke respectfully."

"Hmm, go~"

"Upon hearing that, Rain Dragon lightly waved his hand at Ji Lu Jie~"

"Indicating that Ji Lu Jie could withdraw if there was nothing else~"

"Boom!"

"However, just as Ji Lu Jie and the many Quincy were slaughtering all directions within the Hollow Circle, accompanied by a soaring golden spiritual pressure! A figure exuding a fierce aura appeared in the Xu ye gong."

"Damn! I only left the Xu ye gong for a moment to go fight that stupid leopard to the south properly, and my home got stolen?!"

"Ma De, since Aizen and the Espada left the Hollow Circle, this Hollow Circle has become such that even nameless cats and dogs dare to come stir up trouble?!"

"I'm really being looked down upon! Fine, let you lot who dare intrude into the Hollow Circle, you foolish goods, properly sample this grandpa's scythe~"

"That man shouted arrogantly, and while speaking he had already raised the scythe in his hand."

"Arrancar, don't be arrogant! Go die!"

"Just then, the man wielding the scythe, with an eye patch over his right eye, after letting out a roar at the Quincy present, instantly countless holy arrows shot toward him."

"What is this?!"

"The man raised his head, glanced at the sky-full of holy arrows, still maintaining his posture, with no intention to move, letting the arrow rain fall."

"Haha! That guy must have been scared stupid by us, right?!"

"In response, the Quincy who had fired the holy arrows instantly showed victorious smiles, but less than a second later they could no longer smile……"

"Only to see, although all the sky-full of holy arrows hit, the man bearing the scythe didn't have a single one leave a trace on his skin……"

"Yes, these ordinary Quincy's released holy arrows, to the man before them, were like raindrops falling from the sky, bounced off directly by his tough skin~"

"What?!"

"How could this be?"

"Our attacks are actually ineffective……"

"When the ordinary soldiers of the Invisible Empire saw this, they were dumbfounded……"

"They couldn't believe what they saw before their eyes!"

"You know, those holy arrows can easily destroy granite!"

"When the quantity reaches a certain degree, even mountains can be erased……"

"How could it be ineffective against this man?!"

"What monster is this guy from?!"

"Haha, hahaha……"

"Just as the Quincy were dumbfounded, the man wearing an eye patch and holding a huge scythe suddenly burst into mad laughter before everyone."

"Is this guy crazy?!"

"In response, those ordinary Quincy immediately retreated several steps."

"Hey hey hey! What a joke…… Just as the Quincy didn't know what this man before them intended to do, this man of deranged behavior suddenly shouted loudly, madly, incredulously toward the sky: 'The guards I left behind at the Xu ye gong were defeated by attacks of this level? It's enough to make one almost angry to the point of madness!!'"

"Forget it! Let me take revenge for you……"

"Immediately, without waiting for those ordinary Quincy to react, the man with a deranged expression had already vanished before everyone's eyes! Yes, the man's speed had already surpassed the dynamic nerves of those ordinary Quincy's naked eyes~"

"Not good!"

Upon seeing this, a Quincy soldier's face instantly changed……

Based on their experience, the moment the target vanished from their sight!

Either the target fled, or the target prepared to attack~

However, that madman obviously wouldn't just run away like that~

So, the answer was left with only one possibility~

"Run!"

In an instant, a single word echoed in the minds of these ordinary Quincy.

"Too late~"

Unfortunately, before they could use the Flying Leg……

A cold sigh had already sounded in their ears~

"What!?"

At the moment these Quincy noticed the sound ringing in their ears~

"Swish!"

Accompanied by a flash of bright silver blade light! In the next second, what they saw was each of them losing their heads, bodies continuously spraying blood~

"Am I dead?!"

In that moment, a hint of confusion rose in each of their hearts.

Perhaps because the man's blade was too fast, they often hadn't even figured it out before they were completely dead~

"I'm still too merciful~"

Seeing this, the man tilted his head and revealed a ferocious smile.

"The target has appeared……"

On the other side, Jilujie and Shitian Yulong, who had been coldly observing everything happening in the distance, also prepared to act.

Before Yulong could speak, Jilujie began rolling up his sleeves~

"This guy is my prey!"

Unfortunately, before Jilujie could act, he was intercepted by the eager Shitian Yulong and blocked! Yes, next up is his 'Second Pillar' performance show~

"As you command, my Prince~"

Hearing this, Jilujie gave a faint smile at Yulong's back.

"Weak! Too weak! How exactly did you defeat my subordinates? About this, I'm really curious—can you give me some answers?"

The man continuously waved his sickle, his steps light as if dancing on sand; as he kept spinning the sickle, one head after another was sliced from the Quincy's bodies and casually thrown to the ground.

For a man of his Arrancar level, ordinary Quincy were as weak as lambs awaiting slaughter! They had absolutely no power to resist……

"The last one!"

The man quickly cleared out a Quincy squad, then set his sights on the sole remaining Quincy of that squad.

"Ding!"

Unfortunately, this time the man failed.

With a clear metallic clang, Shitian Yulong appeared out of nowhere, standing coldly opposite the man, facing him who exuded immense spiritual pressure.

"Haha! Looks like not all of you are fodder; there are some strong ones after all~"

"I said it before—with just you lot of fodder, you couldn't defeat my subordinates; now that you have someone as strong as you, it's no surprise……"

The man said, letting out a burst of manic laughter.

"You're Noitra, right?"

In response, Ishida Ryū looked at the madman before him and asked.

"Exactly~"

Yes, the man who came to Xu ye gong to slaughter the Quincy en masse is none other than the current king of the Hollow World, Noitra—although that title of Hollow King was self‑bestowed by Noitra.

"Who are you, then? Human? Shinigami? Or Quincy?"

Noitra looked at Ryū and asked.

"Who I am is nothing you need to know~"

"Because you will soon be defeated by me and taken away~"

In response, Ryū merely gave a light smile.

"Haha! Arrogant guy……"

"If you can defeat me, then give it a try!"

"I, Noitra, will absolutely not lose to you……"

Noitra looked at Ryū and shouted arrogantly.

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing that, Ryū calmly swung his Victorious Sword.

"Swish!"

Accompanied by a flash of bright silver light……

Before Noitra could roar at Ryū and prepare to attack, his arm was cleanly severed by Ryū~

"It hurts!"

Noitra stared at his vanishing arm, his pupils trembling slightly.

At this moment, Noitra finally understood that this guy before him could not be easily defeated without using his Returning Blade……

"Pray, Holy Weeping Mantis!"

At this moment, Noitra hesitated not, directly raising the huge sickle in his hand and loudly uttering his Returning Blade incantation.

Boom!

With endless spiritual pressure, it burst forth from Noiutra's body...

His appearance underwent a huge change! Only see Noiutra grew a pair of horns on his head, his arms changed from the original two to a full six, each arm holding a huge and sharp sickle! Just the cold light on those sickles shows Noiutra's strength! And at the moment Noiutra chose to return the blade, even the arm that Shi Tian Yulong had cut off was restored to its original state~

Hahaha! Do you feel my power?

Before my true power, tremble and fight!

Noiutra said, waving the six sickles in his hands, and slashed towards Shi Tian Yulong.

Boring!

In response, Shi Tian Yulong lightly shook his head.

Swish!

Accompanied by six flashes of cold light, all six sickles on Noiutra's arms were cut by Shi Tian Yulong, and each arm gained a shallow wound~

It's over! Noiutra!

After doing all that, Yulong placed his blade against Noiutra's neck.

What a joke!

Noiutra couldn't believe he was instantly defeated; he glared at Yulong, golden spiritual pressure gathering in his mouth! This is Noiutra's final strike, Hollow Flash!

Boom!

Exactly as Noiutra released Hollow Flash...

With Yulong's smirk rising, the Hollow Flash Noiutra released suddenly changed direction, smashing into Noiutra himself!

What!?

Boom!

Noiutra saw this, his eyes filled with disbelief; before he could think further, he completely fainted before his own full-power Hollow Flash!

Tell Your Majesty, the 'Hollow Circle' has been successfully suppressed!

Seeing this, Yulong slowly put away his Sword of Certain Victory.

Oh!!

With Yulong's defeat of Noiutra, all the Quincy ordered to go to the 'Hollow Circle' to capture the Great Hollow immediately raised cheer after cheer of congratulations~

After the news of Yulong's successful suppression of the 'Hollow Circle' was transmitted back to the 'Invisible Empire'...

In the palace of Youha in the 'Invisible Empire'...

Hehe! Has Yulong already suppressed the 'Hollow Circle'!?

Everything is already ready; it's time to go greet old friends~

Huangmu, long time no see! You'd better be prepared for battle~

Youha Bahe sat alone on the high throne, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

Now the moment has arrived; he will act as foretold!

Go to the 'Soul Society', and take back everything he lost there~

In response, Huangmu said: 'Come on! Let's see who breaks whose defense first~'

Fifteen thousand, big chapter~

(End of chapter)