Chapter 494

Under Lakaide's terrified expression, a massive gash of blood suddenly split open across his chest.

Lakaide's gaze began to grow vacant, an unbearable pain within his body seeming to bore straight into his soul.

The divine light in Lakaide's pupils slowly faded, and after the brilliance gradually left his eyes—

Lakaide's breath also dissipated bit by bit, the warmth of his body cooling along with the extinguishing of his heart.

Meanwhile, not far away, having already taken the lead and advanced toward the town of Ma Genuo—

Jelf, who sat upon the throne, gave a slight start and looked toward the place where Jin Guang had erupted earlier.

"—What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Valkyrie Ailin, standing at the side, noticed Jelf's expression and could not help but ask.

At the same time, Ailin followed Jelf's gaze and looked toward the place where Jin Guang had burst forth.

"Lakaide is dead..."

"Let us press on, Ailin."

Jelf shook his head, his gaze fixing directly on the town of Ma Genuo before him.

But in less than a moment, the sound of an explosion ahead made Jelf and their marching force come to a halt.

Hitsugaya Toushirou, Kuchiki Bai Zai, Aizen Sosuke, and Ichimaru Gin were all suspended in midair.

(De Zhao Zhao) The four of them unleashed their spiritual pressure without the slightest hesitation.

That immense pressure caused the entire army of the Alvarez Empire to begin trembling.

The pressure from their very essence made it utterly impossible for them to bear the vast, heaven-shaking gulf in strength.

"Your Majesty, my lord Ailin, please go on ahead."

"I will give my life to hold them off!"

Inbel stepped in front of Jelf and Ailin, a constant stream of cold air pouring from his body.

Facing the four men radiating terrifying auras before him, there was not the slightest trace of fear in his eyes.

Instead, an endless battle intent welled up within him—to give his life for Jelf was his great aspiration.