Chapter 321

It's not something that can be touched lightly.

You must know that the strength of the Four Emperors' Aunt is far beyond ordinary power.

"My techniques... have only just begun!!!"

Thunder Element Mode Activated.

The body of Captain Bei Dou was filled with lightning.

Continuously increasing in strength and speed.

Watching the wild, powerful woman, Moreki Kenpachi became even more excited.

The sword qi of the two individuals.

Collided once again.

Instantly destroying all nearby buildings completely.

The distant Death Gods all frowned.

"What’s going on? One side has spiritual pressure… the other has none…"

"I don’t know, but this spiritual pressure… only that madman Kenpachi could possess it. Could the Traveler really be this strong? I find it hard to believe..."

"I can’t believe it either! After all… the opponent hasn’t been cultivating for long. And Moreki Kenpachi… he’s one of the most terrifying Death Gods. He ranks among the top even within the Captain class..."

Countless Death Gods converged toward this location.

Of course, the first to arrive.

Was definitely Kurosaki Ichigo and Urahara Kisuke.

Both stared dumbfounded at the terrifying battle before them.

All nearby houses had been destroyed.

Only two people remained, slashing wildly at each other.

But Urahara Kisuke noticed something was off—he pointed at Bei Dou, voice trembling: "No… this can’t be right. A human actually possessing power capable of matching Kenpachi’s?"

"Kurosaki Ichigo… is she also someone you brought here?"

"I don’t know her! How would I know?!"

He was stunned as well.

He truly didn’t know someone of this caliber existed.

Meanwhile, Kusaka Yachiru exclaimed in surprise: "You don’t know her? Then why… did these elder sisters want to save Sōsuke Ōetsu?"

"What? Save Ōetsu?"

Kurosaki Ichigo turned to look at those people.

He never expected they had come here too, to save that young girl.

Yae Miko stepped forward with a smile: "You don’t need to worry about our purpose… as long as we rescue Ōetsu, that’s enough. Since Moreki Kenpachi is occupied."

"Then let’s keep moving forward…"

"What do you think, young man?"

Hearing her suggestion.

Kurosaki Ichigo nodded: "Alright… I’ll go with you now…"

Yes.

Regardless of their intentions.

Saving Ōetsu was what mattered most.

Besides, he felt that facing a monster like 530 Moreki Kenpachi, he couldn’t possibly stand a chance!!!

That was the main point.

The group quickly retreated.

On the rooftop, the black cat wore an expression of utmost seriousness.

Human?

When did humans gain such power?

Not a Quincy.

Nor a Fullbringer.

But rather, wielding strange power, controlling thunder through a formidable physical body, exuding terrifying pressure.

She didn’t even know such a monster existed.

Truly terrifying.

The battle between the two continued.

Bei Dou knew many people were watching from nearby, but she also understood she was perfectly safe.

As long as she held on until Yae Miko and the others completed their mission.

She’d soon be able to retreat unharmed.

This had been the plan from the beginning.

As Kurosaki Ichigo and the others withdrew.

Another person stood in his way.

And this person was none other than Abarai Renji, who had once appeared before Kurosaki Ichigo!

A lieutenant-level figure.

"You dare return to Soul Society, even entering Seireitei? You’re committing unforgivable crimes… don’t even think about moving forward…"

Abarai Renji unlocked his Zanpakutō.

Zabimaru appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Keqing glanced, then stepped forward and said, "You two continue forward... As for this little lackey, I'll deal with it effortlessly..."

Her words infuriated Abarai Renji beyond measure.

"Hey... woman, who exactly are you calling a little lackey?"

The serpent's tail extended.

With boundless might.

It rushed straight toward Keqing.

But when a silver blade appeared in the air,

both Abarai Renji and Kurosaki Ichigo felt their bodies tremble involuntarily.

As if some natural predator had arrived.

"That's exactly what I meant... Any objections?"

Keqing's body flickered.

Countless petals scattered outward.

By the time Abarai Renji realized what was happening,

his body had already flown backward, gushing blood.

He didn’t even know when he’d been cut!!!

Pfft.

Terrifying blood gushed out from within him.

The ground was covered in bloodstains.

Beside him, Kurosaki Ichigo was stunned—what on earth was going on?

Was it really over with just one slash?

How could it be this terrifying!!!

He was utterly shocked; the person most astonished, however, was Abarai Renji.

The sheer dread of that single strike.

As the one who had been cut and sent flying.

He felt it most acutely.

His body's defenses were completely useless.

He was instantly shattered.

Such a terrifying thing, Asaemon Retsu had never seen before—even among captains.

Was there really no such technique?

He collapsed amidst the ruins.

His body felt incredibly weak.

It seemed a great deal of his power had been taken away.

Keqing, meanwhile, wore an expression of surprise, because when she had just struck that man, her Zanpakutō, Tenshi no Kiba, had actually stolen soul energy!

"Too bad... If only I could have directly devoured the soul!"

Within the world of Teyvat,

there existed many beings whose souls were worn down.

If they could bring in a vast amount of soul energy,

Keqing believed those figures would absolutely be able to revive—but unfortunately… Su Han had warned her not to go too far when they arrived.

So she could only endure.

She had defeated Asaemon Retsu.

The group continued forward.

Because ahead lay the place where Kuchiki Rukia was imprisoned.

But just then, a man wearing a straw hat stepped in front of them.

"Hey... even mischief has its limits..."

Captain of the First Division.

Kyōraku Shunsui appeared!

Seeing him appear, everyone felt an inexplicable tension in their hearts.

It was as if this man possessed an incomprehensible charm.

Kyōraku Shunsui glanced at the distant Asaemon Retsu, realizing the latter hadn’t gone for the kill, and turned to Keqing: “Miss, your swordsmanship is quite good...

Why don’t we spar? How about it?

As for the others… how about we let them come after our match ends? Or… you could fight alongside me.”

By the way, if someone sees Asaemon Retsu lose later on,

the old man will surely send more reinforcements. If you get through, then strike now…”

In truth, he disliked this trial.

Such an unjust affair.

Most Shinigami opposed it.

That’s precisely why everyone unconsciously held back.

Keqing took a deep breath and nodded: “Alright… then I won’t hold back!!”

Swish.

Swish.

Swish.

Countless petals flew into the air.

In the next instant, numerous slashes emerged from within those petals.

Kyōraku Shunsui drew his blade and blocked all of them with a single slash.

Yet his expression instantly turned serious.

Such heavy attacks.

This girl isn’t ordinary at all.

And she’s merely human.

If she were a Shinigami, who knows what kind of terrifying power she’d possess.

"Looks like I can’t afford to be careless..."

Kyōraku Shunsui kept dodging.

While continuously slashing.

Because everywhere around him were images of Keqing.

Petals merged with slashes without cease.

"Your techniques remind me of that guy, Kuchiki Byakuya—both manipulate petals. But… your blade gives me a very dangerous feeling."

"Your techniques feel similar to that guy, Yūki Byakuya... both manipulate petals, but your blade gives me a very dangerous feeling."

Kyōraku Shunsui dared not clash head-on.

Because he also sensed the terror of Tenshi no Kiba.

If he clashed directly,

he might end up in trouble. But still… playing like this is fine. It’s been so long since I’ve had such a thrilling battle.

At this moment, Ishida Shūo signaled the others with her eyes.

The captain is being held back.

Aren’t you going to move?

What are you waiting for?

Hu Tao and the others suddenly understood.

Hu Tao and the others suddenly understood.

Hurriedly darted off into the distance.

Jinglue Chunshui sighed, "Ah ah... I'm also being held back by the enemy, truly helpless... that young lady... can you use a stronger technique?"

I really want to see what true power is like, as a human being.

"What is real strength?"

"Good!! Now... this will be my true technique..."

Keqing halted her steps.

A surge of vibrant life force spread around her body.

Wood-element magic began to take effect.

At the same time, countless flowers bloomed across the earth.

The flowers spread for kilometers.

Meanwhile, Keqing activated her awakened ability.

"Ten Thousand Flowers, Heavenly Madness..."

Her body vanished like petals from the spot.

Then, a hurricane rose, and hundreds of Keqings emerged from the ground, each wielding a blade.

They launched attacks toward Jinglue Chunshui.

Hundreds of figures.

All attacking simultaneously.

Keqing’s full power erupted.

Seeing her opponent in such a form.

Jinglue Chunshui likewise unleashed his own power.

His spiritual pressure exploded outward.

The two clashed fiercely on the open field, unleashing terrifying combat.

Jinglue Chunshui was a dual-blade fighter.

While Keqing summoned countless illusions to attack.

The sky was filled with sword energy.

This forced Jinglue Chunshui into constant defense, even making him consider activating his initial release.

But then he remembered she had come to help.

In the end, he suppressed that thought and fought using only swordsmanship—though this left him extremely passive.

Sword energy flew wildly in all directions.

He remained constantly on the defensive.