Chapter 95

If those nobles on the ground knew, back then those who accompanied the Founding Ancestor Yuan Liuxi of the Court Guard, the captains of the original Thirteen Court Guard Squads who fought to win the world are all doing well, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to sleep a peaceful sleep from now on~

Araki Teacher! Araki Teacher! You really know how to prepare surprises for others~

Shitan's eyelid twitched slightly; no one could imagine that Araki actually hid a group of Thirteen Court Guard Squad captains in the detached palace of the Zero Division. If it weren't known that Araki himself is a member of the Zero Division, symbolizing the great glory of the Spirit King's Majesty, one would think Araki was planning to rebel against the Soul Society and make himself the master~

Let me see what level these brats taught by Araki actually are!

Just as Kyōraku and the others were shocked by the fierce aura of the original Thirteen Court Guard Squad captains before them! Height over two meters, his whole body covered in muscles, looking like a brown bear, Shanding Si Youbin chuckled at the captains of the original Thirteen Court Guard Squads beside him, then without further ado walked toward Kyōraku and the others.

Brats! Come at me all together!

Shanding Si Youbin said, hooking his finger at Kyōraku and the others.

Come at me together!

Jing Le, Fuzhu, Shitan, and Ye Yi, after confirming that the captains of the original Thirteen Court Guard Squads before them were their final examination examiners, they no longer hesitated, directly drew their Soul-Cutter Swords and slashed at Shanding Si Youbin.

Haha!

Shanding Si Youbin, seeing this, revealed a ferocious smile; the red U-shaped mark on his face writhed with his laughing cheeks, giving people an extraordinarily wild and ferocious feeling; ordinary people just by facing him feel immense mental pressure.

Not refined, solo fun!

Jing Le, after briefly hesitating at the sight of Shanding Si Youbin before him, still gave up the idea of rushing over to clash blades with Shanding Si Youbin, he first unleashed a sword qi toward Shanding Si Youbin's direction to test his strength.

Besides Jing Le, Fuzhu, Shitan, and Ye Yi also did not choose to engage Shanding Si Youbin in melee, after all nobody wants to fight a brown bear in close combat; his physique fully demonstrates that he possesses strong melee ability.

Haha! Interesting!

Shanding Si, seeing the slash coming at him, laughed loudly, then without using his Soul-Cutter Sword, relying only on his own two hands, he slapped away the slash that Jing Le had cut forward.

Boom!

With a boom, in just a single encounter, Shanding Si Youbin crushed Jing Le Chunshui's slash into powder with his broad, thick palm.

Too weak!

After crushing Chunshui's 'Not refined, solo fun', Shanding Si Youbin grinned and laughed loudly.

Hey hey hey! You're kidding? Jing Le's slash was actually crushed bare-handed? Just how far has this guy trained his body?

Although Ye Yi hasn't really liked Chunshui all along, she still clearly knows his strength; seeing Chunshui's slash being crushed, she couldn't help but feel shocked.

Haha, the body is actually this strong? I'm truly impressed!

On the other side, Chunshui watched Shanding Si Youbin easily crush his slash, a light chuckle on his lips but his gaze grew sharper, and he gave Shitan a glance.

……

Shitan didn't speak; merely, spirit particles in the air continually gathered toward the Soul-Cutter Sword in his hand.

Create an opportunity for Shitan!

Jing Le, seeing this, spoke to Fuzhu and Ye Yi beside him.

No need for you to say! Open your eyes wide and watch, your senior sister's true strength.

Ye Yi said, lightly moving her neck, then turning into a bolt of lightning, she rushed toward Shanding Si Youbin.

Oh! A little cat that can generate electricity~

Shanding Si, looking at Ye Yi coming to attack, chuckled and said.

Not just a cat, that simple!

Ye Yi said, instantly jumping into midair, her left foot flashing with streaks of electricity, she kicked toward Shanding Si's head.

Hehe……

Shanding Si, facing the lightning-fast Ye Yi, his mouth corners slightly curled up; he seemed too lazy to even dodge, letting Ye Yi attack him.

Thud!

With a muffled thud, Ye Yi's kick landed on Shanding Si's cheek, kicking his plump face into a big dent.

Not bad! Just not enough power……

Shanding Si glanced sideways, looking at the small foot kicking his cheek, and chuckled.

Tsk~

Ye Yi looked at the person before her who treated her like a child, a senior of the original Twelfth Court Guard Squad, her brows slightly furrowed; honestly, from the moment her first kick on the man before her showed little effect, Ye Yi knew in her heart that her strength was hardly able to break his defense.

However, this doesn't mean Ye Yi will give up……

Instant Roar! Activate!

As Ye Yi softly whispered, thunder seemed to rumble continuously in the sky, accompanied by bolt after bolt of lightning coiling around Ye Yi's petite frame; at this moment, Four Maple Court Ye Yi seemed like a thunder god descending.

Not enough power? How about this move?

While activating Instant Roar, Ye Yi used her left foot to perform the Storm Kick, one of the Araki Six Styles that Araki had given her.

The wild wind coiling around Ye Yi's toes and the incessantly surging thunder mixed together at this moment, phoenix and thunder constantly echoing each other; when the two forces successfully merged into one, terrifying power instantly exploded at Ye Yi's toes, and she heavily kicked Shanding Si Youbin's cheek……

Boom!

With a boom, Shanding Si Youbin was instantly kicked flying by Ye Yi like a cannonball, smashing into the nearby Glazed City.

Boom!

Countless glazed tiles were shattered into fragments by the Shanding Si Youbin that Ye Yi had kicked away.

Whoosh~

After Ye Yi kicked Shanding Si flying, the thunder bursting from her body began to slowly dissipate; she wiped the sweat from her forehead and let out a long sigh of foul air.

Clap clap clap……

Senior sister, awesome!

Senior sister, we're counting on you!

Before Ye Yi could catch her breath, dense applause rang in her ears; only Jing Le and Fuzhu, eyes wide open, looked at Four Maple Court Ye Yi with admiring expressions, constantly praising.

Hehe~ Isn't that natural?!

Upon hearing that, Ye Yi quickly put her hands on her waist, which could make her awesomely bad.

Boom!

However, just as Jing Le and Fu Zhu kept bragging to Ye Yi, with Ye Yi hands on hips, smug, accompanied by a roar, the Good Stability Temple that Ye Yi had kicked away reappeared before Ye Yi.

That kick just now really hurts~

On the Good Stability Temple's face were a few red dots, and blood kept spurting from his nasal cavity; that kick from Ye Yi just now burst the fragile capillaries at his nose.

What?!

Fu Zhu looked at the Good Stability Temple from head to toe, aside from the capillaries at his nose, other parts were almost uninjured; sweat covered his forehead, and his eyes held a hint of disbelief: 'Withstanding such a powerful strike, only bleeding from the nose? Is this the strength of the first generation Thirteen Squad?'

The strength of the first generation Thirteen Squad? I don't even remember, have I shown my strength before?

Hearing that, the Good Stability Temple grinned at Fu Zhu, then reached out to grab Ye Yi.

Senior sister, be careful!

Fu Zhu, seeing this, immediately warned his senior sister, namely Ye Yi of the Four Maple Court.

I can see it! How could such a trifling speed possibly catch me?!

Ye Yi looked at the Good Stability Temple's huge palm, her eyes full of contempt, and as she spoke she was about to use Instant Step to dodge.

Huh?!

However, just as Ye Yi was about to dodge, she suddenly felt that her right foot, which she had used to attack the Good Stability Temple, was off; she couldn't muster any strength!

Broken?!

In an instant, Ye Yi knew what was wrong with her right foot, but she hadn't expected the Good Stability Temple's body to be this hard; the tremendous reaction force directly shattered the bone in her right foot.

Crack~

It was exactly this brief moment of distraction from Ye Yi that the Good Stability Temple seized her and lifted her up.

Huh?!

This caused Jing Le Chunshui to freeze instantly; the reason he hadn't rescued Ye Yi beside him was because, in his view, the Good Stability Temple's attack shouldn't be able to hit Ye Yi, yet the situation far exceeded his expectations.

Leg broken!

Ye Yi seemed to sense Chunshui's doubt and spoke bluntly.

Tsk~

Jing Le frowned, gripping his Soul-Cutting Sword, and slashed toward the right side of the Good Stability Temple.

Clang!

The Good Stability Temple faced Jing Le's slash, calmly blocking it with his left hand.

The moment Jing Le's sword struck the Good Stability Temple's left hand, a clear metallic ring rang out.

Ah! The senior's skin is harder than those fully glass-made monsters just now; truly impressive!

Jing Le saw the Good Stability Temple block his slash with just the left hand, and a few drops of virtual sweat appeared on his forehead.

Hahaha...

Hearing Jing Le's words, the Good Stability Temple merely gave a light laugh, then clenched his left hand into a fist and fiercely punched toward Jing Le.

Boom!

Accompanied by a roar, Jing Le was directly sent flying by the Good Stability Temple.

Hehe~

However, the blown-away Jing Le remained calm, he directly rode the Good Stability Temple's force, flying far away, while letting out a light laugh—yes, this was his escape route!

Fu Zhu, move aside!

It was exactly the moment Jing Le flew backward that Shi Tan, who had been standing far away charging power, finally finished storing energy for this sword and shouted loudly at Fu Zhu.

Senior sister, prepare to retreat! Shi Tan has finished charging!

Fu Zhu, upon hearing that, first reminded the Ye Yi held by the Good Stability Temple, then used Instant Step to create distance from the Good Stability Temple.

Finally done?! My bones are about to be crushed~

The Ye Yi held in the Good Stability Temple's hand, hearing that, revealed a faint smile.

Four Maples Three: Empty Cicada!

Just hearing Ye Yi's soft utterance, the Ye Yi of the Four Maple Court originally firmly grasped in the Good Stability Temple's palm instantly turned into a black night outfit.

Huh?!

The Good Stability Temple looked at the night outfit in his hand, his expression clearly startled.

Take this! Wind-Charging Slash!

It was exactly the moment the Good Stability Temple was distracted; the Shi Tan, holding high his Soul-Cutting Sword, gathered the winds from all directions and finally swung this blade at the Good Stability Temple.

Boom!!

For a moment, the endless winds destroyed everything before Shi Tan, and at that moment the winds turned into a giant dragon, roaring straight toward the Good Stability Temple.

Hahaha...

Good that you came!!

The Good Stability Temple gazed at the giant dragon, grinning widely; he hadn't encountered such a powerful attack in ages! See, the Good Stability Temple gathered spiritual power in both hands, like sumo, and directly pushed forward……

Boom!!

For a moment, the dragon-like slash collided with the Good Stability Temple, which was like a brown bear, producing endless roars.

You're joking?!

Such a slash was actually blocked?!

Jing Le, who had been punched away by the Good Stability Temple, had now stabilized his posture in midair and landed smoothly; upon landing, seeing the slash blocked by the Good Stability Temple's hands pressed together, his eyes showed a hint of disbelief.

Go on!

Before Jing Le could think further, the Good Stability Temple already hurled the slash in his hand toward the sky.

In an instant, the violent dragon devoured toward everyone's heads……

No matter how powerful the slash, if it doesn't hit a person, it's useless, right?!

After finishing all this, Shan Ding Si looked at Jing Le and the others, and laughed loudly.

Just as you said, if the slash doesn't hit a person, it's useless~

However, our slash isn't something that can be easily diverted by you~

Jing Le held the Soul-Cutting Sword, walking toward Shan Ding Si while speaking softly.

Huh?!

Jing Le's words left Shan Ding Si slightly stunned.

Thank you for the hospitality!

Just as Shan Ding Si was puzzled, a faint voice suddenly came from the sky, drawing his attention.

Huh?

Upon hearing that, Shan Ding Si instinctively looked up, only to see that the slash that had just been launched into the sky had vanished, replaced by a white-haired youth wielding twin blades.

Twin Fish Principle!

The youth said, pointing one end of the Soul-Cutting Sword in his hand at Shan Ding Si.

The next second, a slash even larger than before instantly attacked Shan Ding Si.

The youth was naturally Ukitake Jushiro, who had been continuously storing his spiritual particles since the start of the battle, having already reached the storage limit of his Soul-Cutting Sword, and released them all at once toward Shan Ding Si.

Boom!!

With a roar, a huge mushroom cloud rose up.

These little brats still have some strength, huh?

By the way, Shan Ding Si won't be trapped, right?

Not far away, the members of the first generation Guard Thirteen Squad looked at the huge mushroom cloud before them, all smiling, and meanwhile joking about their companion who first appeared, 'Shan Ding Si You Pin'.

On the other side, Jing Le, Ukitake, and Shitan three people, looking at the huge mushroom cloud before them, furrowed their brows, with not a hint of carelessness in their eyes.

Over?!

At this moment, Yoruichi, with a broken right leg, hopped to Ukitake and the others' side and asked.

Although I really hope the battle can end here, I'm afraid it's not that simple!

Jing Le hearing that, couldn't help but shake his head; the captain of the First Generation Thirteen Squad is not so easily defeated.

Yoruichi senior sister, let me heal you a bit.

Ukitake approached Yoruichi with the broken right leg, crouched down to perform Returning the Way treatment on Yoruichi; among Araki's few disciples, Ukitake is the strongest in Returning the Way.

Please do it!

Yoruichi hearing that, nodded at Ukitake.

Rumble...

With the bursting roar continuously sounding, endless smoke rose from the ground, rolling black smoke obscuring the situation inside, so Yoruichi and the others also didn't know whether Shan Ding Si had been knocked out by their combined attack! But they dared not be careless, after all their opponent is a legend!

Boom!

That was precisely when the firelight dissipated, a sudden gust of wind swept up, blowing away all the smoke.

Ah! Ah! Ah...

After the gale subsided, Shan Ding Si's not-so-good condition was revealed: his outer robe had been burned through, his standard uniform torn open with countless large holes, exposing large areas of skin on his upper body...

Is this guy a monster?!

However, seeing this, Jing Le and the others couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air; only seeing that Shan Ding Si You Pin, who bore the brunt of their combined strongest strike, still had smooth, delicate skin beneath his standard uniform, revealing an eerie luster like white jade, indicating that their attack only made Shan Ding Si look a bit disheveled, but actually caused no substantial damage.

Haha! Hahaha...

I'm getting serious!!

Shan Ding Si laughed maniacally, and drew his Soul-Cutting Sword.

Geez...

Jing Le watched as Shan Ding Si drew his sword, his eyelid twitching slightly.

Although it's hard to believe, the fact is that they've gone all out against Shan Ding Si, yet Shan Ding Si hasn't even used his Soul-Cutting Sword...

We need to use Complete Release.

Yoruichi likewise drew her Soul-Cutting Sword, realizing that continuing to hide was absolutely impossible to win.

My Complete Release cannot be used in crowded places!

Jing Le and Shitan, upon hearing Yoruichi's words, responded almost simultaneously.

Er...

As such, Jing Le and Shitan both froze for a moment.

My Complete Release will carry out indiscriminate attacks.

Jing Le first explained why he cannot use Complete Release.

My Complete Release will form a huge domain; everything within the domain will be attacked by my Soul-Cutting Sword.

Shitan's situation is similar to Jing Le's.

You two are really useless!

In response, Yoruichi mercilessly criticized Jing Le and Shitan.

Er...

Jing Le and Shitan, hearing that, had nothing to rebut.

Then let me and Ukitake clash with Complete Release!

Yoruichi sighed, but for now there's nothing else to do.

That Complete Release of mine isn't really suitable for use in such a situation either.

After Yichi made the decision, Fuzhu raised a hand to explain.

Are you three useless?!

Yichi suddenly felt a bit tired, really unable to carry on.

I'm here...

On the other side, Youbin of Shanding Temple had finished charging up and rushed toward the crowd.

Damn it!

Seeing this, Yichi broke out in a cold sweat; if only the Complete Release could be performed now, they lacked the confidence to stop that beast before them.

As Yichi thought, the Shanding Temple, which had been far away, had somehow arrived before Yichi, a huge fist bearing a mighty wind swinging straight at Yichi's head.

Boom!

At the moment Shanding Temple began to get serious, the remaining members of the First Generation Thirteenth Squad, who had been watching, instantly used Instant Step to arrive on the battlefield.

In the blink of an eye, the area around Shanding Temple, Jingle, Fuzhu, Shitan, and Yichi was filled with the captains of the First Generation Guard Court Thirteenth Squad.

For a moment……

Shanding Temple maintained the punching motion, the fist stopping steadily about a centimeter from Yichi's head.

So fast……

Yichi looked at Shanding Temple beside them and realized the opponent was not just huge in size but also astonishingly fast, too fast for them to dodge.

As for Jingle, Fuzhu, and Shitan behind Yichi, they were now completely controlled by the captains of the First Generation Thirteenth Squad, unable to move an inch.

I surrender!

Jingle's gaze swept over the faces of the nearby captains, finally raising both hands helplessly.

You brat! True surrender isn't just mouthing the words while preparing high-level Spirit Way near your hands, ready to counterattack at any moment~

Weihua Dan'er Lang flashed to Jingle's side, placed a hand on Jingle's shoulder, and spoke with a smile.

Huh? Been found out?

Upon hearing that, Jingle showed a helpless expression and immediately dispelled the Spirit Way in their hands.

However, Weihua Dan'er Lang could sense that Jingle's muscles remained tense, ready to counterattack at any moment.

I like this kid~ I'll take charge of training them!

Weihua Dan'er Lang chuckled, tugging Jingle along as they ran off into the distance.

Then leave them to me!

Wang Tuchuan Yuxufei looked at Fuzhu Shisilang.

Let me train this little one!

Luqu Bayun Zhai walked over to stand beside Yichi.

What a hassle!

Anyway, you seem the smartest of the four; I hope you can quickly finish the graduation marker your master left for you.

Zhidao Zhiwu, chewing a blade of dog grass, lightly said to the Acting Shitan,

In that moment, Zhidao Zhiwu, Weihua Dan'er Lang, Wang Tuchuan Yuxufei, and Luqu Bayun Zhai each chose their training opponent……

Hehehe! This old man also finds this brat quite interesting; let this old man get involved too~

Nigui Caizang said to Zhidao Zhiwu,

Whatever you like~

Zhidao Zhiwu replied indifferently.

Tsk~

This made Shitan feel a bit twisted—are they some kind of merchandise, to be picked here? Is this really the consequence of insufficient strength?

As for Yichi of Sifengyuan's training, besides Luqu Bayun Zhai, there is also Youbin of Shanding Temple joining!

Besides Weihua Dan'er Lang, the Enforcer of the Martial Net also took a liking to Jingle Chunshui……

As for those who took a liking to Fuzhu, besides Wang Tuchuan Yuxufei, Jiumian Yan Jing Tie and Yuanjin Jin Le also favored the silent but mighty Fuzhu Shisilang.

Moreover, considering that if Jingle, Fuzhu, Yichi, and Shitan trained together some might hold back, the captains of the First Generation Thirteenth Squad, taking Jingle and others, separately trained at the four corners of the Araki Detached Palace.

Senior Weihua Dan'er Lang! Are you sure our fight won't interfere with others?!

Jingle Chunshui looked at Weihua Dan'er Lang and asked.

Of course! The four corners of the Araki Detached Palace are all sealed by strong barriers; unless our spiritual pressure exceeds that of Araki himself, it absolutely cannot interfere with others~

Weihua Dan'er Lang explained the structure of the Araki Detached Palace.

Then I understand~ Upon hearing that, Jingle Chunshui showed a relieved expression, then lightly said while holding their Zanpakuto, 'Complete Release……'

At the same time, the Fuzhu, Shitan, and Yichi inside other corners of the Araki Detached Palace also nearly simultaneously raised their Soul-Cutting Swords and softly said, 'Complete Release!!'

(End of chapter)