Chapter 215

What captain-level Death God?!

I've never heard of this, there's actually such a thing?!

After hearing Baicun's words, Bongbi's arched brows had already scrunched into a knot, and her delicate cheeks were filled with a ferocious expression……

If there were a talent scout from the 'present world' here, seeing this scene, they would surely shout at Bongbi angrily: 'It's simply unforgivable! To use such a perfect idol-level face to make such a ferocious expression is simply ruining this whole face~'

The so-called captain-level Death Gods are those whose spiritual might has reached level three or above!

When a Death God's spiritual pressure, through continual effort, reaches level three spiritual might, they can then attempt to cultivate the Death God's ultimate secret, which is the Bankai of the Soul-Cutting Sword~

If nothing unexpected happens, Death Gods at this stage, as long as they put in the effort, will eventually master their own Bankai; even if there are difficulties and obstacles, it's merely a matter of time~

Baicun kindly explained to Bongbi.

Huh? You Death Gods have already researched spiritual pressure to the point where, like in a video game, you assign corresponding levels based on its magnitude?!

Bongbi froze for a moment; she had never heard that spiritual pressure even had such a thing as levels! It's just like in an RPG game, where the player-controlled character can check the level to judge the enemy's strength.

What's so strange about that?

After all, the Death Gods of the 'Seireitei' have been researching spiritual pressure for over a million years! No matter how mysterious something is, as long as you put in enough effort and time, you will eventually unveil its mysterious veil, right?!

Baicun looked at Bongbi and spoke softly.

This story is really boring!

Upon hearing that, Bongbi's eye corner twitched slightly.

Hey! Little girl~

Don't waste words~

Hurry up and return Captain Baicun's Bankai……

Then go wherever it's cool and stay there~

Just as Bongbi and Baicun were arguing……

Having released his Bankai, with a pompadour, sunglasses on his nose bridge, presenting the demeanor of a gangster boss, Shechang Tie Zuowemen, while holding a cigarette, constantly exhaling smoke, spoke coldly to Bongbi.

After saying that, Shechang Tie seemed to recall something, and continued to Bongbi: 'Also, finally, let me advise you with a sentence, as Captain Baicun said, this is a battlefield! It's not a place for you girls to go on outings and drink afternoon tea; from now on, don't come here anymore, I don't want to be blamed for bullying women!'

Uncle, you've got guts!

Since you dare to speak to me like that!

Bongbi pressed her lips, glaring fiercely at Shechang Tie, her heart burning with anger.

Just as Shechang Tie said, go wherever it's cool and stay there! This is an adult's battlefield, not a children's playground~

Without letting Bongbi say more, standing beside Shechang Tie, likewise wearing black sunglasses on the nose bridge, with an afro, resembling a gangster member Aichuan Luowu, he took over what Shechang Tie had just said and spoke fiercely to Bongbi.

Hehe! Let you know, let you know how formidable I am!

Bongbi is not a pushover; with a wave of her hand, she launched several spirit particle bombs at Shechang Tie, Aichuan Luowu, and Maocun Zuozhen.

Boom!

Unfortunately, before Bongbi's bombs could reach the three, they were directly scattered by the huge spiked club in Aichuan Luowu's hand!

What?!

Bongbi watched Aichuan Luowu's action, her pupils slightly constricting, as if her eyes held a hint of disbelief!

Why are you so surprised?!

Even a Menos' Flash Step, I can directly blast apart with my Soul-Cutting Sword, let alone your little spirit particle bomb? It's far too weak……

Aichuan Luowu shouldered the spiked club and spoke coldly to Bongbi.

Damn! Using only the most ordinary Holy Text ability to deal with captain-level Death Gods is still too strained! I must activate my Complete Holy Body……

Bongbi said this, without any hesitation, directly activated her Complete Holy Body.

Boom!

Only heard the blare of a horn!

Bongbi's head immediately had flashing shining star-crosses continuously sparkling.

Immediately, a pair of wings sprouted behind Bongbi!

Boom!

However, the next second, Bongbi's hard-won Complete Holy Body state instantly shattered! It was as if something had interfered with it~

Damn! I forgot that after using the Star Seal, I cannot deploy my Complete Holy Body! The Death Gods' Bankai will interfere with the Quincy's Complete Holy Body!

Upon realizing she had failed to enter the Complete Holy Body, Bongbi first stared in shock, then realized something, and spoke with a hint of regret.

Forget it! Since that's the case, I'll just fight using the Death Gods' power!

Take this! Bankai: Black Rope Heavenly Punishment Wisdom King!

As Bongbi's words fell, a huge Underworld King immediately appeared behind her!

That Underworld King's whole body was covered in heavy armor, his entire being exuding an abnormal sense of oppression! Without a doubt, Maocun Zuozhen's Bankai is exceptionally excellent in power and defense, though slightly lacking in mobility~

Indeed, is that so?!

Maocun Zuozhen looked at his own Bankai summoned by Bongbi, his expression bearing a hint of calm, as if everything was within his expectations.

Yes, as early as two days ago, Puoyuan Xizhu and Nie Juanli had already notified the entire Guardian Court Thirteen Squads; the enemy is not merely simple plundering, or sealing the Death Gods' Bankai that easily! The enemy could, after plundering the Death Gods' Bankai, also use the power of the Star Seal to manipulate those seized Bankai for their own use~

Honestly, when this news spread throughout the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, all the captains were still panicking! However, Huangmu then issued an order, assigning one to two captain-level Death Gods to support each division, ensuring each division's captain would be at least three in number!

At the same time, based on the number of captains, the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads devised a new tactic! That is, to have the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads' captains deliberately release their Bankai in front of the enemy to lure them into plundering, and then have other captain-level Death Gods from the divisions use their Bankai to defeat these Star Cross Knights' Quincy~

The core of this tactic is betting that the enemy's numbers are not more than their Death Gods'! Now it seems they indeed won the bet! The enemy's number, as Commander Huangmu's 'analysis' indicated, is arranged according to the twenty-six English letters, so the entire knight corps is only twenty or thirty people, far fewer than the captain-level Death Gods in the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads! Clearly, this battle is won by the Death Gods!

Hey hey hey! What kind of expression is that?!

This is your Bankai! Seeing your Bankai used by the enemy, wouldn't your heart feel unwilling?

After summoning Baicun's Bankai, Bongbi taunted Baicun.

Hey, little Quincy girl, do you know? The Death Gods' ability to activate Bankai is not something that can be directly applied in battle just after successfully mastering it!

Every Death God, after acquiring Complete Release, still needs to spend several decades to harmonize it; if they truly want to enter battle, they need at least ten years or more.

And you, little girl, from the moment you obtained my Complete Release until you successfully summoned my Complete Release, you've only used less than five minutes.

In five minutes, how well could you possibly use my Complete Release? I'm afraid you wouldn't even be able to find and overcome its weakness?!

Komamura's ear twitched slightly; he looked at Bambietta and spoke softly in a lecturing tone.

Huh?!

You're underestimating me, aren't you?

Bambietta naturally wasn't convinced by Komamura; she glared at him fiercely and spoke in a low voice.

Little lady, let me give you a lesson!

My Black Rope Heavenly Punishment Underworld King actually has a fatal weakness!

That is, once the Black Snake Heavenly Punishment Underworld King is injured, its master will likewise suffer the same injury from the enemy!

Komamura looked at Bambietta and revealed the weakness of his Complete Release,

What did you say?!

Bambietta, upon hearing that, showed a hint of surprise in her expression.

Got it!

Without giving Bambietta time to think, Ai Chuan Luo Wu leapt high into the air, brandishing his wolf-tooth club as tall as a two-story building, and swung it fiercely at the Underworld King hammer summoned by Bambietta!

Boom!!

Accompanied by a booming roar, after a blast of air, the Black Rope Heavenly Punishment Bright King summoned by Bambietta immediately toppled backward and collapsed with a crash...

Boom!

For a moment, endless dust floated up due to the collapse of the Black Rope Heavenly Punishment Underworld King!

It hurts so much!

Likewise, because the Underworld King was attacked, Bambietta, who was also attacked, lay on the ground, covering her pure face as she continually growled.

It's over! Little lady~

In response, Komamura Sajin and the others looked at the fallen Bambietta Basterbine and spoke coldly.

At this moment, the Death Gods seemed to have victory firmly in hand!

Meanwhile...

With the wielder of Holy Letter O, Dorisuke Berushi, and the wielder of Holy Letter R, Jerom Kizubatu, killed in battle, and the wielder of Holy Letter I, Cang Du, and the wielder of Holy Letter E, Bambietta Basterbine, suppressed by the Death Gods, the other members of the Star Cross Knights who possess Holy Letters also encountered various troubles~

First are the wielder of Holy Letter U, Nanana Najakupu, the wielder of Holy Letter N, Robert Akyutoron, and the wielder of Holy Letter F, Es Not.

The three of them, utilizing the special nature of their Holy Letters, proceeded unhindered to the front gate of the First Division barracks!

Hahaha, the enemy's defenses are really lax!

Es Not gazed at the massive gate before him, as tall as a city wall and exuding an ancient aura—the gate of the First Division barracks—and couldn't help but let out a cold chuckle.

Outside such a huge First Division barracks, there isn't even a single guard?

It seems these Death Gods have no remaining strength to send reinforcements...

Es Not said, lightly waving both hands. Instantly, one spirit particle arrow after another appeared around him under his control, then let out a roar and slammed into the massive wooden door!

Boom!

Accompanied by a deafening roar, the wooden door, just as Es Not wished, was completely reduced to ashes! And it kicked up endless dust...

Alright, the obstacles blocking our advance have been completely eliminated; now let us reap the fruits of victory! Let us utterly reduce the First Division barracks to ruins!

Es Not said, stepping slowly toward the now-open gate of the First Division barracks. At this moment, Es Not's steps were extraordinarily resolute~

Hahaha! Wait a moment, this battle result can't be monopolized by you~

Najakupu said, first scratching his itchy ear, then revealing a hint of irreverence, he hopped and skipped after Es Not's steps.

Two little brats...

As one of the elders of the Star Cross Knights, Robert looked at his two offbeat teammates, sighed, then followed the silhouettes of Es Not and Najakupu straight into the First Division barracks.

Alright! Let us wreak havoc!

Najakupu stood in the garden of the First Division barracks and roared loudly.

Shh! It's noisy, keep it down—something feels off here...

Es Not, upon hearing Najakupu's words, furrowed his brow slightly, his expression carrying a hint of coldness.

What's off? Where is it off?

Najakupu, upon hearing Es Not's words, asked doubtfully.

Don't you feel it's really too quiet here?

This is the First Division barracks; no matter what happens, there shouldn't be nobody around...

Es Not spoke doubtfully.

Indeed, it's too quiet here!

Es Not's words seemed to remind Robert, whose face grew solemn.

Boom!!

Just as Es Not and Robert noticed something was off...

The gate of the First Division barracks, which Es Not had just forcefully blown open, suddenly appeared out of nowhere before the three of them, then slammed shut with a bang, kicking up a howling gale...

The door appeared again?

Najakupu stared at the appearing gate, stunned for a moment.

Oh no! This is a trap; we've been caught!

Robert, being a crafty old fox, instantly realized that he and his companions had fallen into the Death Gods' trap! His pupils contracted slightly as his whole body tensed, ready at any moment to engage the enemy in battle.

A trap?

Aisi Note's pupils shrank slightly.

Aisi Note's holy letter is F (Fear), as a master of playing with fear, he knows best how terrifying fear is, especially the fear called the unknown~

"Boom!"

Before Aisi Note could think further, the unknown became known!

However, Aisi Note's fear did not stop there...

On the contrary, upon seeing the newcomer, he became even more fearful!

First to appear before Aisi Note and the others was the vice-captain of the 'First Division', also the captain of the First Squad under the First Division, Saito Bu Lao Bu Si, and the vice-captain of the First Squad, Huangmu Bu Diao Hua~

Next came the captain of the Second Squad of the 'First Division', Shanmu Zongyi Lang, and the vice-captain, Yue Dao Xiu Jiu Lang; after that came the captain of the Third Squad, Ge Kuang, and the vice-captain, Dao Yu Gen A Wu La; immediately followed was the captain of the Fourth Squad, Ku Wu Shi, and the Fourth Division's Five Heavenly Kings, Axiduo, Wuzhu, Zhusi Bao Zhengyuan, and the Gong Niong siblings~

Then came the captain of the Fifth Squad, Zhicheng Shuangye, and his vice-captain, Yin Cheng Kongwu; next came the captain of the Sixth Squad, Gangyi Dai Shitan, and his vice-captain, Zhibo Zehong; then came the captain of the Seventh Squad, Xiumu Xianghe; also the captain of the Eighth Squad, Tianbei Xiuzhu, and his vice-captain, Guichuan Li; finally came the captain of the Ninth Squad, Shantian Qingzhijie, and his younger brother who also served as his vice-captain, Shantian Huatai~

These twenty-plus captain-level death gods released a tremendous spiritual pressure that made the three members of the Star Cross Knights feel suffocated, their expressions extremely grim……

Even though, as Yuhabach said, each member of the Star Cross Knights possesses power comparable to or even surpassing that of a captain of the Guardian Thirteen Divisions!

But no matter how strong a Star Cross Knights member is, it's difficult to simultaneously face combat power more than seven times their number!

Moreover, the man standing before the many 'First Division' squad captains, leading the crowd, is none other than the Captain-Commander of the Guardian Thirteen Divisions, Huangmu!

Under the sky-filling spiritual pressure, Huangmu, the Captain-Commander of the Guardian Thirteen Divisions, leading the many squad captains of the 'First Division', marched straight toward Aisi Note, Robert, and Najiakupu~

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"We saw you leave the 'First Division' barracks, didn't we?!"

Aisi Note stared at Huangmu before him and spoke in shock.

Indeed, the reason they dared to invade the 'First Division' barracks was not because they were confident they could defeat the Quincy's arch-enemy Huangmu!

But because they had clearly seen Huangmu leave the 'First Division' barracks and head toward Yuhabach, which gave them the courage to sneak in!

Yet Huangmu miraculously appeared before their eyes……

This made Aisi Note's expression change dramatically!

"You're fake! You must be fake!"

Aisi Note said coldly, staring at Huangmu.

With Aisi Note's words, Robert and Najiakupu also lightly nodded, believing their eyes could not be wrong! Huangmu had already left the 'First Division', so this Huangmu appearing before them must be a fake meant to intimidate them!

"You say I'm fake?"

Huangmu heard this, the corners of his mouth slightly rose.

Then he calmly drew the sword at his waist and immediately swung a black slash at Aisi Note!

"God Avoid!"

The moment Huangmu's voice fell! This slash of Huangmu's, emanating endless majesty, had already struck before Aisi Note!

"Block it!"

Aisi Note roared, exerting his Silent Blood Armor to the utmost!

However, it was useless!

Only saw the slash in Aisi Note's eyes grow larger and stronger!

Faintly, Aisi Note, facing this slash of Huangmu, suddenly smelled a familiar feeling—it was the sensation he felt lying sick in bed, quietly sensing his body weakening, life gradually heading toward its end, the emotion that arose in his heart~

The name of this emotion is, fear of……death!

"No!!"

Aisi Note immediately let out a miserable, shrill scream.

"Boom!"

Then, accompanied by an explosion-like roar, Aisi Note's entire body was completely blasted into fragments by Huangmu's slash!

"Now, do you still think I'm fake?"

After slaying Aisi Note, Huangmu looked at Robert and the others and said coldly.

"One strike, just one strike, killed a member of the Star Cross Knights!"

"Without a doubt, this man before us is the genuine Captain-Commander of the Guardian Thirteen Divisions, the strongest death god in the history of the Soul Society!"

Najiakupu stared at Huangmu, his body trembling uncontrollably.

Huangmu is the existence from a thousand years ago who contended with the Quincy king Yuhabach!

He is absolutely not something these little lackeys can easily deal with……

"No! Not……"

"If you are Huangmu, then who is that guy outside, now approaching His Majesty Yuhabach?!"

At the moment Najiakupu trembled, Robert seemed to have discovered the problem.

If the true Huangmu is now before us, then that guy outside, openly running out of the 'First Division' barracks, intending to settle the score with our Quincy king Yuhabach, who is he?!

"Disaster!"

In an instant, Robert realized what was happening, he turned to look toward where Yuhabach was, his eyes filled with a hint of panic!

"Your Majesty, you've been tricked!"

Robert's voice trembled as he spoke. Honestly, Robert doesn't really care whether he and the others fell for Huangmu's scheme! At worst, it's just death……

However, the only thing he truly cares about is Yuhabach's plan! Now, this plan seems to have a loophole; originally Yuhabach intended to use a double to wear down Huangmu's strength, then deliver the final blow!

But the current problem is, Huangmu did not fall for Yuhabach's scheme; the double he sent out to deal with the fake Yuhabach is actually also a double!

So, if in the end Huangmu's double successfully dealt with Yuhabach's double, and let the true Yuhabach mistake that double for the real Huangmu, and thus personally act to consume its power, then the outcome of the battle between Huangmu and Yuhabach, Robert now finds it hard to imagine~

Thinking this, Robert did not hesitate, he directly activated the Perfect Holy Body and intended to fly out immediately to assist Yuhabach Majesty, at least he wanted to remind Hasuowode, that the Huangmu about to battle Yuhabach Majesty is also a double!

"You came and still want to leave?!"

Unfortunately, Robert no longer has the chance to leave……

At the moment Robert was about to move, the squad leaders behind Huangmu had already taken action first!

Binding Way #99: Seal!

Binding Way #99: Final Release Seal!

Ge Kuang, A Wula, and Zhi Cheng Shuang Ye, three people, almost simultaneously released the top seal among the ninety Kidō, and then released the Final Release Seal above it!

Boom!

In an instant, countless bands suppressing spiritual power had already surrounded Robert!

No matter how strong Robert's power, he could not break free from the Ninety‑Nine Kidō jointly unleashed by three top Kidō masters!

In a flash, Robert was completely subdued in place by the Kidō of A Wula and the other two!

Let me go!

Robert roared, seemingly intending to use his remaining strength to make his final strike.

Noisy!

Unfortunately, before Robert could say more, Shi Tan had already reached his front, and before everyone's eyes, he lightly cut off Robert's horrendous head with his ancestral Soul‑Cutting Sword, Enma Mirror Canon.

Damn it!

In an instant, among the Quincy present, only the last Naja Kup remained.

He shouted a curse, and in the midst of speaking he intended to flee using the Flying Leg!

As for fighting Huangmu and the others here?!

Sorry, he doesn't have that kind of courage!

Your companions are all dead!

Why are you still alive?!

Just as Naja Kup was about to flee…

A pitch‑black light enveloped Naja Kup.

Ku Wu Shi, who had not yet acted, softly released his Soul‑Cutting Sword: 'Born to slaughter omens, honoring darkness and aging in eternal farewell, the Hunger Corridor~'

Boom!

As Ku Wu Shi's words fell, dozens of unknown life‑forms, white all over with huge bloody mouths, the size of brown bears and resembling Pac‑Man, appeared beside Naja Kup, surrounding him.

Final Release?! Let me take you…

Seeing this, Naja Kup's face turned pale and he instinctively pulled out his Star Badge.

Boom!!

As Naja Kup activated the power of his Star Badge, a powerful spiritual pressure burst forth in the sky; his Star Badge emitted a pitch‑black light, devouring the creatures summoned by Ku Wu Shi!

Unfortunately, Naja Kup failed~

How could this be?! This is the Star Badge granted by His Majesty You Ha Ba He!

How could it possibly fail?!

Seeing this, Naja Kup's eyes filled with disbelief.

Idiot! This isn't Final Release, it's my Initial Release!

Ku Wu Shi looked at Naja Kup's eyes, full of contempt and disgust.

How could this be?!

Before Naja Kup could think further, the Pac‑Man‑like creatures opened their huge mouths and lunged to devour him!

Ah!!

In an instant, the whole scene became both bloody and brutal!

Crunch~ crunch~

With a series of chewing sounds, Naja Kup's body was instantly devoured by those Pac‑Man‑like creatures; even the blood flowing on the ground was licked clean by them. After the creatures devoured Naja Kup, they licked their lips, showing an unsatisfied expression, obviously still hungry…

Come back~

Ku Wu Shi naturally could not let his Soul‑Cutting Sword continue to gorge itself.

He softly chanted toward the group of Pac‑Man‑like creatures before him…

Immediately, those Pac‑Man‑like creatures vanished before Ku Wu Shi and returned to his sword~

So what's next~

After Huangmu and the others eliminated the three knights of the Star Cross Knight Brigade, his gaze turned toward the distant center of the Tranquil Spirit Court!

There, an extremely fierce battle was taking place…

Tranquil Spirit Court center.

Boom!

Accompanied by a gleam of lapis‑colored light flashing in the sky, Huangmu, the Captain‑Commander of the Guardian Thirteen Division, landed before You Ha Ba He and Yu Ge Lan·Ha Si Wo De.

You Ha Ba He! Long time no see…

Huangmu gazed at You Ha Ba He appearing before him and gave a cold greeting.

Huangmu? Indeed, long time no see!

Upon hearing that, You Ha Ba He's gloomy eyes flicked toward Huangmu, and he spoke coldly.

How come you're so eager to come before me today—have you finally decided to accept my invitation and become my subordinate?!

You Ha Ba He stood with one hand on his hip, looking at Huangmu as he asked.

Becoming your subordinate? I think I'll pass!

But I can use your head!

After hearing Yhwach's words, Huangmu lightly twisted his neck, producing a 'click‑click' sound.

Hehe! Arrogant!

Yǒu Hā Bā Hè heard the words, instantly gave a cold snort, he fixed his gloomy eyes on Huang Mu while drawing the knight sword at his waist.

Yǒu Hā Bā Hè also seemed to understand that the Huang Mu before him was not someone he could easily deal with; if one looked closely, it was not hard to see the solemn gravity in his gaze.

"Don't get agitated, Yǒu Hā Bā Hè!"

"Your opponent is not me..."

Huang Mu, seeing Yǒu Hā Bā Hè preparing to strike while speaking, merely gave a cold snort and showed no intention to act.

"Huh? In this 'Sōreitei', besides you, who else is my opponent?"

Yǒu Hā, hearing this, asked Huang Mu doubtfully.

"Boom!"

At the moment Yǒu Hā's words fell!

Suddenly, a violent blaze erupted in the sky.

A meteor streaked across the entire sky; an old man wielding a Zanpakutō, wrapped in flames, crossed half of the 'Sōreitei' and stood beside Yǒu Hā Bā Hè and Haschwalth~

"Oh no! It's Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni!"

Haschwalth, seeing the newcomer, finally lost his composure.

Indeed, the comer was none other than Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.

"Yǒu Hā Bā Hè! Your opponent is me!"

Yuánliǔzhài said, lightly moving his neck, then stepped forward to stand before Yǒu Hā Bā Hè.

"Huh?! Yuánliǔzhài!"

The false Yǒu Hā Bā Hè, seeing the man appear before him, his pupils contracted slightly; alarm bells rang wildly in his heart, and he shouted: "No! This is not the plan agreed with His Majesty! Our plan has gone completely awry..."

Indeed, the one now appearing before 'Huang Mu' and Yuánliǔzhài is Lloyd Lloyd, who wields the Holy Letter Y (Your Self), commonly called Y Younger Brother!

As for the true Yǒu Hā Bā Hè, he has withdrawn from the battlefield and is currently nowhere to be seen.

According to Yǒu Hā's plan, he intended to use Y Younger Brother to drain Huang Mu's strength, then, after Huang Mu defeats Y Younger Brother, he would step in to reap the whole field~

Unfortunately, the plan had not even begun before it failed!

"Your Majesty, leave this to me!"

At this moment, Haschwalth standing beside Y Younger Brother broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead.

Although Haschwalth is not skilled against fire-users, he still gritted his teeth and drew his Zanpakutō toward Yuánliǔzhài.

"Your opponent is me!"

Seeing Xi, without waiting for Haschwalth to advance...

Huang Mu drew his Zanpakutō first and blocked Haschwalth's path.

"Damn it!"

Haschwalth's expression turned panicked; after exchanging a couple of moves with Huang Mu, his right arm was sliced by Huang Mu's blade! In an instant, Haschwalth knew the man before him was absolutely not someone he could easily handle; he might even fall here today~

"Yǒu Hā Bā Hè! Come, let me see how much you have progressed after a thousand years of accumulation! Do not disappoint this old man..."

At the same time, Yuánliǔzhài erupted with endless raging flames, directly standing before Yǒu Hā Bā Hè! As he swung his blade, the fierce flames ignited Yǒu Hā Bā Hè's cloak.

"Damn it!"

Although Y Younger Brother felt great reluctance, he could only temporarily fight Yuánliǔzhài! After all, besides him, no one present could restrain the fully enraged Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.

"Damn, why has Yuánliǔzhài appeared here?"

"Who is responsible for blocking Yuánliǔzhài, and what are they doing?"

Haschwalth, now exhausted from fending off Huang Mu's attacks, had no spare energy to aid Y Younger Brother! He fought Huang Mu while cursing inwardly.

Indeed, Yǒu Hā Bā Hè naturally anticipated Yuánliǔzhài's presence! Therefore, Yǒu Hā Bā Hè had previously dispatched the Star Cross Knights members tasked with restraining Yuánliǔzhài!

Only, a few small mishaps occurred~

Near the 'True Heart Spiritual Arts Institute'~

"Boom!"

Two terrifying spiritual pressures kept colliding!

"Hahaha..."

Under that pressure, two howling mad laughs rang out! See, Gengmu Zaraki, gripping his blade, was clashing with Gerard Valkyrie, who was tasked with restraining Yuánliǔzhài!

"Satisfying! Satisfying!"

Although Gerard Valkyrie's body bore many cuts from Gengmu Zaraki, he still laughed heartily, showing a refreshed expression.

Frankly, Gerard Valkyrie never imagined he could find such a fitting opponent within the 'Sōreitei'!

Because Gerard Valkyrie was so eager to cut down Gengmu Zaraki that he forgot what mission Yǒu Hā Bā Hè and Haschwalth had assigned him!

"Refreshing! So refreshing! You are my prey..."

As for Gengmu Zaraki, he also showed a pleased expression at this moment.

He truly loves this feeling of mutual slaughter~

This truly makes one delighted nonstop! And he's high to climax~

Indeed, Gerard Valkyrie, one of Yǒu Hā Bā Hè's four chief guards, was restrained by Gengmu Zaraki, thus freeing Yuánliǔzhài's hands...

Moreover, Yǒu Hā Bā Hè's remaining three chief guards also encountered various troubles! The one blocking Reiji Baro's front was the Nieroyli and Urahara Kisuke selected by Huang Mu; the one before Penida was Ukitake Jūshirō, whom Huang Mu had granted power~

'Technical Development Bureau'.

Reiji Baro, who originally intended to fire a single 'All Things Piercing' shot to completely destroy the 'Technical Development Bureau', never expected to run into trouble here...

Just a single glance, and Urahara Kisuke and Nieroyli had already figured out Reiji Baro's and Penida's abilities and launched countermeasures!

Amid the flying yellow sand, a giant creature whose entire body was made of gravel, as if it had eaten the Sand-Sand Devil Fruit, blocked Reiji Baro's front, constantly hurling howling sandstorms at him.

"Damn! What the hell is this?!"

Reiji Baro also tried to retaliate, but as soon as his bullets pierced the giant's body, the creature would instantly use the sand beneath it to restore its destroyed form, as if the wounds had never existed~

For a moment, Rijie Barolo panicked! It was like the regenerative afterbirth of the ship-towing paulownia, which can constantly renew itself—even if Rijie Barolo's all-penetrating pierce goes through him, it's fine as long as he recovers quickly enough; then Rijie Barolo's ability amounts to nothing~

After Rijie Barolo fired dozens of bullets in succession and found they had no effect on this monster, his expression twisted; his already dull complexion grew even darker, and then Rijie Barolo turned his head and started running off into the distance.

No way! This guy was made specifically to deal with me!

Rijie Barolo said helplessly while running.

Niemayuri, you really have found something interesting~

Urahara Kisuke looked at the creature before him, entirely composed of sand, and couldn't help but sigh to Niemayuri beside him.

This guy's former name was Runuganga, an Arrancar created by Aizen using the Hogyoku; he fears neither fire, lightning, explosions, nor blade cuts—almost no weaknesses! But I've improved him, and now he's called Desert One, usually tasked with guarding the gate of the Technical Development Bureau; if no one attacks the Bureau, he won't move! Who would have thought that idiot actually wanted to destroy the Technical Development Bureau, and just happened to run into Desert One, which naturally counters him?!

Niemayuri watched as his Desert One chased Rijie Barolo, and chuckled softly.

It's not that his Desert One is stronger than Rijie Barolo; it's simply a matter of countering!

Whether Rijie Barolo faces Niemayuri or Captain Urahara Kisuke, he has the chance to kill them instantly……

Unfortunately, Rijie Barolo encountered a Desert One that is completely unafraid of piercing damage~

Wow, that's impressive~

Urahara Kisuke said, giving Niemayuri a round of applause.

Shut up! Urahara Kisuke……

Niemayuri's expression changed instantly upon hearing that, and he roared at Urahara Kisuke.

Aside from the embarrassed Rijie Barolo~

The wielder of the 'Advance' ability, the Left Arm of the Soul King, Penida Pakkaja, encountered the vessel that once held the Right Arm of the Soul King, Ukitake Jushiro.

As the man who once housed the Soul King's Right Arm, Ukitake now wears a grave expression; if he hadn't received the power from Aramaki, he likely would have already died under Penida's power—unfortunately, he won't……

Hah!

At the moment Penida met Ukitake,

Penida showed no hesitation, directly touching Ukitake's head.

Just as Penida imagined Ukitake's head would be utterly twisted and turned to mud by his ability, Ukitake remained motionless, staring at him.

Huh?!

For a moment, a flicker of doubt crossed Penida's expression.

Sorry, it's unfortunate to meet you in this state!

I know you are the Left Arm of the Soul King's Majesty!

You possess the power to force all things to advance!

This power is indeed powerful, but……

Ukitake said this, slowly raising his right hand—only to see an eye growing on his right hand, the eyeball eerily gleaming, constantly rotating! What's even more shocking is that the eyeball has not one, but two pupils~

But I have received from Teacher Aramaki the power corresponding to your right arm!

Your power is advance, while the right arm's power is stillness!

In other words, it forcibly prevents me from accepting your advance……

Ukitake honestly told Penida.

F, F, F……

Upon hearing that, the eyeball hidden in Penida's hood widened completely.

Despite emitting single syllables nonstop, Penida clearly has no mouth yet can still produce sound; even though Ukitake doesn't know where this phenomenon of Penida occurs, that's just how it is……

What did you say?!

Ukitake looked respectfully at Penida and asked.

After all, this is the Soul King's Majesty's arm; it deserves due respect!

Fuck!

After a while, Penida finally managed to sputter out the word that had been stuck in his throat for over ten minutes.

After Penida cursed at Ukitake, he turned into a pitch-black shadow and fled without looking back! Penida's heart was full of resentment; just stepping out, he encountered his counter—what bad luck~

Aside from the Valkyrie held up by Gengmu~

In Niemayuri and Urahara's hands, due to compatibility issues, he happened to meet his counter, so the embarrassed Rijie Barolo~

Besides Penida, who was targeted by Aramaki, forced the Soul King's left and right arms to fight each other, ultimately becoming meaningless and only able to temporarily flee~

The village's last hope……

The wielder of Holy Letter D (Lethal Dose), and the last of Yhwach's four elite guards, Askin Nakk Le Vaar, personally came to the quarters of the Fourth Division.

Well, since you've come, come out~

In the captain's room, Captain Unohana Retsu silently gazed out the window, sensing something; her beautiful eyes with long lashes turned toward someone hiding in the room's shadowy corner, and she spoke coldly.

Someone?!

As Captain Unohana's words fell, her lieutenant, Isane Kotetsu, her expression changed instantly. Frankly, before Captain Unohana spoke, she had noticed nothing.

Following Isane's gaze along Captain Unohana's, she saw a man of Latin descent, with a large pompadour, slender build, his arms crossed in front of him, silently assessing Isane and Captain Unohana.

Haha, been found out~

Sorry about that~ I came in without your permission~

Anyway, could I rest here a while~

Frankly, I have no interest in the outside fighting~

The man, upon hearing that, smiled at Isane and Captain Unohana.

What do you think?

Captain Unohana, upon hearing that, coldly asked the man.

Looks like it won't work~

Anyway, since it's our first meeting, let me introduce myself~

My name is Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr, I'm a member of the Star Cross Knights~

Yes, the visitor is naturally Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr.

Did you come here intending to fight?

Maozhuohua, facing Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr, asked.

Don't misunderstand! I'm not interested in fighting at all~

I came here with no ill intent! I'm really just here to kill time~

Of course, if you insist on fighting me, I'm willing to go all the way!

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr said, narrowing his eyes slightly.

Sigh...

Upon hearing that, Maozhuohua sighed helplessly, and at the same time her hand rested on her Zanpakuto.

Looks like we have to fight after all!

What a shame~

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr spoke, his expression gradually becoming solemn.

But a few seconds later, Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr suddenly smiled again.

Sorry, though that's what I said, I've actually already made a move~

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr gave Maozhuohua Lie a light smile.

Speaking of which, you guys of the 4th Division, being the medical division, are actually the worst in terms of vigilance among all divisions; I don't know what your division commander is thinking.

Since you're the medical division, you should at least assign some strong personnel to guard. Look, if someone like me, so despicable, invades, that wouldn't be good~ If we defeat you all, the entire Soul Society's medical and health system would collapse completely!!

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr didn't give Maozhuohua Lie a chance to speak, continuing to chatter on.

Plop!

Exactly as Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr's words fell……

Yongyin immediately collapsed to the ground; it seemed as if Yongyin had lost consciousness, lying flat on the floor like a rug~

Sorry, I was just waiting for the poison countdown~

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr looked at Yongyin's collapse, then breathed a sigh of relief. Yes, Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr's reason for talking with Maozhuohua Lie just now was merely to buy time!

Huh?!

Maozhuohua Lie saw this and slightly furrowed his brow.

You should already be starting to feel dizzy, right?

Sorry, my ability is related to poison!

In other words, you've all been poisoned~

But wow, as expected of a captain-level Shinigami, enduring so much poison and still standing—this is truly surprising~

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr looked at Maozhuohua Lie and chattered on.

Done speaking?

Maozhuohua Lie ignored Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr and directly drew his Zanpakuto.

Then, Maozhuohua Lie looked at Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr and asked: 'So now, can you guess why my beloved Division Commander Huomu, knowing full well that the 4th Division is the most important of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, still didn't send any extra personnel to guard it?!'

Huh?!

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr looked at Maozhuohua Lie's action and slightly furrowed his brow.

Why?

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr looked at Maozhuohua Lie and asked.

Because it's not needed! I alone am enough here~

Alright, the talk is over—now you can die!

Bankai·All Exhausted!

Maozhuohua Lie hesitated not at all, directly releasing his Zanpakuto's Bankai.

Whoa!!

In an instant, centered on Maozhuohua Lie, countless blood springs surged forth around her!

These blood springs carry strong restorative power, while also possessing tremendous corrosiveness~

If it's a Shinigami below vice-captain level, merely touching this blood water will cause complete assimilation, melting into pus-blood!

And Maozhuohua Lie's Bankai 'All Exhausted' ability is naturally not limited to this~

After all, this is the prototype of the Qilin Temple Tian Shilang Hot Springs, so whatever the Qilin Temple can do, Maozhuohua Lie's All Exhausted can do as well, and even more effectively!

For example, blood exchange……

At the moment Maozhuohua Lie released his Bankai, All Exhausted helped him replace the toxic blood inside his body that had borne Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr's poison~

What?!

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr looked at Maozhuohua Lie's Bankai, his pupils trembling violently.

In this world, is there still a Bankai that so thoroughly counters mine?

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr said, revealing a fearful expression.

Then Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr suddenly laughed, looking at Maozhuohua Lie and chuckling: 'Hahaha, I was just joking! If I didn't have the Star Seal granted by His Majesty Yǒuhābāhè Bìxià, encountering you would indeed be troublesome~ Too bad, I'm not fighting alone now! Since I've seen your Bankai, I'll gladly accept it~'

Bankai, come forth!

Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr said, directly opening his own Star Seal.

In an instant, countless black powers surged toward Maozhuohua Lie's Bankai to plunder it!

Then, then, Yàsījīn·Nàkèlǔwǎěr's Star Seal was bounced away by Maozhuohua Lie's Bankai~

Huh?!

Asgin's face twitched slightly upon seeing that.

Haha, sorry...

Maybe I forgot to chant~

Asgin first apologized to Mabuzetsu Retsu, then raised the Stigma in his hand and softly said: "Dissolve! Sea to cloud, cloud to rain, rain to mist, form to formless, our joy's end, the wine cup overturns upon the ground! Come!"

Although Asgin recalled that these Sternritter members could activate the Stigma's power without chanting, but since they had just failed, there was nothing to be embarrassed about; let him chant loudly and then seize the Shinigami's Bankai!

Boom!

As Asgin's words fell, the Stigma in his hand erupted with unprecedented power! Then, the moment it touched Mabuzetsu Retsu's Bankai, it was bounced back again!

Ha?!

Asgin froze, looking at the Stigma in his hand with a puzzled expression.

Asgin suspected he was being targeted, so they gave him a defective Stigma~

Don't think that, your Stigma isn't broken!

Just as Asgin was doubting life, Mabuzetsu seemed to see through his thoughts and spoke up on her own.

Uh...

Asgin's face changed instantly upon hearing that.

How do you know that?

Asgin looked at Mabuzetsu with a hint of disbelief in his eyes.

To put it bluntly, your so-called Stigma is merely a product of Yhwach tampering with the Holy Altar; that is to say, this Stigma ultimately remains Quincy power, and as long as it is Quincy power, using Hollow power that counters it can completely eliminate the Stigmatization, thereby preventing a captain-level Shinigami's Bankai from being stolen.

Before Asgin could think further, Mabuzetsu Retsu already explained to him.

Eh? So you already have a method to resist Stigmatization?

If that's the case, why do you still let us steal your Bankai?

Asgin froze, looking at Mabuzetsu Retsu as he asked.

Yeah? Why is that?

Let me slash you once, and I'll tell you!

Mabuzetsu Retsu said, and endless blood gathered on her Zanpakutō.

What a joke! Being cut by your blade would be fatal!

Seeing this, Asgin's heart instantly filled with retreat; he dared not linger, and leapt straight out of the window on the third floor of the 4th Division's captain's quarters!

Ah! It's Asgin!

Outside the window, Berenik Gabriel, who had followed Asgin, saw him jump out and smiled.

Run!

Asgin looked at Berenik ahead and shouted loudly.

Huh?!

Berenik frowned slightly upon hearing that.

Boom!

Before Berenik could think, a massive slash followed close behind Asgin, cleaving the three-story building in half!

At the critical moment, Asgin used a Flying Leg leap to jump into the sky, dodging the strike!

And Berenik, who faced this head-on, wasn't so lucky; before he could react to what had happened, the blood-formed slash pierced straight through his body!

For a moment, Berenik stood there frozen, his expression gradually solidifying.

Hey! Berenik! Run quick! That crazy woman is just...

Asgin looked at the motionless Berenik below and bellowed.

Swish!

Before Asgin could finish speaking, Berenik's body had already split down the middle, then each half fell to his left and right~

Damn it!

Asgin looked at the scene before him and immediately shut his mouth.

Indeed, escaping with his life was still the priority!

Boom! Boom! Boom...

Without giving Asgin time to think, successive blood-red slashes erupted from the 4th Division's captain's quarters, each a hundred meters long, hurtling toward his back!

No! My toxin can't possibly contaminate that much blood in an instant!

Damn it, I've had eight lifetimes of bloody bad luck, running into this nemesis that counters me! Is the info from that guy Uryū Ishida even reliable? Bastard...

Asgin looked at the slashes behind him and cried out for help.

At this moment, even the last shred of dignity of Yhwach's guard was lost~

Besides Valkyrie, Asgin, Penida, and Lijie Barro all had their defenses broken together! Although Valkyrie didn't have her defenses broken, Y Younger who was tricked by Valkyrie and Yugran Haswood had their defenses broken~

Meanwhile, the 1st Division's barracks.

Captain Araki, all the Stigmas of the living Sternritter have been exhausted! We can proceed with the next step of the plan~

Having received the information, Sugiku Sōichirō respectfully reported to Araki.

Good! Kuchiki Kyōka, it's your turn to act!

Let all the Bankai of Seireitei stir into action!

Araki glanced at Kyōka beside him and spoke softly.

Yes, sir~ Captain Araki~

Kyōka said, without hesitation, and directly drew his Zanpakutō.

Immediately afterwards, Xianghe shot up into the sky, flying to the very top of the Pure Spirit Court!

Huh?!

Currently in the Pure Spirit Court, whether they are from the Exterminator side or the Death God side, everyone is the strongest among the strong!

When Xianghe flew up into the sky, he struck a pose, about to shout: 'How many floors does a sack of rice need to be carried?!' At that moment, everyone stopped moving.

What the heck is that guy gonna do?

Many of the Exterminators showed puzzled looks.

As for those Death God captains, they revealed expressions of schadenfreude~

Swastika Release! No-hook strip punish Cunzheng!

As Xianghe's voice fell, all the released Swastika Releases in the entire Pure Spirit Court trembled!

14,000, big chapter~

(End of chapter)