While Tao Yu was quickly handling the prefectural capital, outside Extreme Ice City's New Frontier, in the Death God World—
The place where Empty Seat Town had once stood had now been replaced by Las Noches, allowing Yamamoto and the others to fight without holding back even though the surface of the Death God World had been invaded.
At that moment, outside the ruined Las Noches, amid the vast white desert of Menos Grande, Aizen looked toward the Sword Venerable, who was absorbing a Menos Grande's skills.
Seeing the terrifying spiritual pressure surging chaotically around the Sword Venerable, Aizen adjusted his glasses and asked with some concern,
"Lord Sword Venerable, your aura seems rather unstable. I have a talent for unifying the powers of Hollows and Soul Reapers. Perhaps I could help you bring it under control."
But the Sword Venerable simply raised a hand in response to Aizen's concern.
"No need. I'm only borrowing this ability temporarily. The contamination inside it is indeed rather severe. Once I've dealt with matters here, I'll take care of it myself."
The Sword Venerable sensed the surge of his own power as it converted into spiritual pressure.
Although the conversion efficiency was poor, his absolute strength was more than enough to make up for it. Even at a fraction of its full power, it was still sufficient in this world.
He should have little trouble dealing with that old man, even without ascending.
"Hmph. This world's will is quite strong, but it doesn't know what's good for it."
The Sword Venerable seemed to glance upward, then let out a quiet, mocking laugh.
If necessary, his ascension would be enough to sever every restriction imposed by the World Will. He could then fight without restraint, even inflicting severe damage on this world, though doing