Royal Fight VS Soul Reaper

While the Royal Fight Team was discussing tactics, the door opened and someone entered from outside. Yu Tianheng and the others immediately straightened up respectfully.

"Teacher."

The middle-aged man who entered had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were exceptionally bright. He was Qin Ming, a teacher at Huangdou Academy.

His gaze flickered as he took the roster from Kyōraku Shunsui's fingers. A trace of deep wariness showed in his bright eyes.

"Your opponents this time are quite troublesome."

"You should have already studied their battles, so I'll just go over the key points."

As he spoke, Qin Ming pointed at the Soul Reaper Battle Team's captain. In the photo was a man wearing a pale blue mask with rippling water patterns.

"This person's Martial Soul is an ice-attributed blade. He's somewhat similar to that genius from Skywater Academy. But don't worry, his ice isn't as strong as Skywater Academy's genius. This person is extremely skilled at schemes and tricks. Watch his movements and don't be fooled by his skills. Although he's listed as a Power Attack System Soul Master, I think he's actually more of a Control System type."

Qin Ming pointed at the second person, the vice-captain, a youth wearing a flame mask.

"This person's Martial Soul is flame, completely opposite to their captain's. At first, I thought he was from Blazing Academy, but I simply couldn't find any information on him. His flames are no weaker than those of Blazing Academy's people, and in some respects, they may even surpass them. His attack power is incredibly formidable. Yu Tianheng, you can try facing him, but be careful."

Yu Tianheng nodded. "Yes, Teacher."

Then came the third person, a youth wearing a hat and a white mask.

"This person is extremely mysterious. No one has seen his Martial Soul yet. During battle, he often uses Soul Tools. Keep a close eye on him, and don't get caught off guard by his unexpected Soul Tools."

"Then there's this person wearing a red-patterned mask. His Martial Soul is just a kitchen knife, and he only knows how to charge headlong. This man wearing a snake-like mask has a blade that can extend and retract. Then there's this woman, their support who heals them. If there's a chance, take her out in one blow. Finally, there's the youth with the Leopard Martial Soul. He's extremely fast, and his claws are sharp. I think Shihouin Yoruichi should be able to deal with him easily."

"Alright, that's all I have to say. Who they are isn't important, but this match concerns our academy's reputation. You are the face of our academy when you go out into the world. You must win, understand?"

Yu Tianheng declared domineeringly, "Of course!"

Dugu Yan snorted. "No one can defeat Huangdou Academy."

In her uniquely pleasant yet slightly hollow voice, Ye Lingling said, "With me here, I won't let anything happen to you."

"Let's see how things go."

A discordant voice suddenly rang out. Everyone looked over and saw Shiba Isshin.

"Isshin, how can you be so spineless!" Dugu Yan snapped, pointing at him in accusation.

"An evenly matched situation is the most unpleasant," Kuchiki Byakuya said calmly.

"Brother Kuchiki, why are you saying such discouraging things too!" Ye Lingling protested.

"Especially when we're carrying dead weight. I'm so scared." Shihouin Yoruichi placed her hands on her hips, frowning slightly.

Yu Tianheng pointed at Shihouin Yoruichi with a trembling finger. "What dead weight? And what are you scared of? You're the fastest at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"I really want to quit and leave." Kyōraku Shunsui raised his head toward the ceiling and sighed.

The other three who understood Kyōraku Shunsui's thoughts nodded repeatedly.

However, they no longer had the option of giving up. There was not much time left before the match.

The central main Soul Arena Stage of Heaven Dou City's Great Soul Arena.

It was enormous, occupying nearly half the entire Soul Arena.

It had been built so Soul Masters could fight without restraint.

This battle had drawn the attention of every major force in Heaven Dou City: the Tiandou Imperial Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Blazing Academy, Skywater Academy, and more.

This match had been arranged deliberately.

As early as a month ago, the organizers of the Tiandou Great Soul Arena had discovered the Soul Reaper Battle Team's potential and specifically arranged this grand battle for today.

Invitations had been sent out seven days in advance.

The Soul Reaper Battle Team's undefeated reputation was known to every noble in Heaven Dou City.

The Royal Fight Team's undefeated record was equally well known.

When two teams that had never lost met, who would continue the legend?

Night had fallen. The golden Soul Tool lights illuminated the entire battlefield as brightly as day, leaving no dark corners anywhere in the arena.

All so the magnificent battle could be displayed from every angle.

Not a single spectator box was empty.

Some rooms even had several groups crammed together, all just to witness this rare and extraordinary battle.

Suddenly, the lights over the central main Soul Arena Stage grew even brighter. The additional beams descended from above and shone upon a raised circular platform with a radius of three meters at the center of the arena. There, a golden stone pillar slowly rose, with a seductive young woman of seventeen or eighteen standing atop it.

With black hair falling over her shoulders, a stunning figure, and breathtaking curves outlined by her custom little devil uniform, she was Mei Ji, one of the Soul Arena's famous hosts.

Mei Ji held a cone-shaped amplification Soul Tool, a captivating smile on her alluring face.

"It is my honor to see all our distinguished guests again. It is also my honor, Mei Ji's, to host this team battle Soul Arena competition for you. I hope none of you will have come here in vain. This Soul Arena battle is a clash of the undefeated. Both sides are at the Soul Ancestor level. One side possesses a Gold Soul Badge, while the other is about to advance to a Gold Soul Capital Badge. One side is the renowned Royal Fight Team, while the other is the Soul Reaper Battle Team that fought its way through all obstacles. Mei Ji will provide all our honored guests with commentary from every angle. Now, allow me to introduce both lineups."

"Royal Fight Team, captain: Kyōraku Shunsui, Katen Kyōkotsu..."

"Soul Reaper Battle Team, captain: Kyoka Suigetsu, Ice Blade..."

Mei Ji gave a simple, clear introduction of both lineups. Her purpose was simple: to start the battle quickly and not keep everyone waiting too long.

"Alright, Mei Ji won't say any more unnecessary words. Let both teams take the stage. Although Mei Ji is a Soul King, I truly wouldn't dare fight either of them."

As she spoke, a pair of black wings sprouted from Mei Ji's back. They were bat wings, complementing the enchanting Mei Ji's little devil uniform perfectly. She truly looked like a fiery little devil.

Five Soul Rings appeared around her, and the fourth one lit up. Like a cute bat, Mei Ji circled and danced through the air above the battlefield.

On either side of the Soul Arena Stage, two enormous stone doors rumbled open. The members of both teams entered in formation and walked toward the center of the Soul Arena.

Approaching from the left was Huangdou Academy. Kyōraku Shunsui, dressed in flamboyant clothes, walked at the very front. Behind him, Kuchiki Byakuya and the others walked side by side. At the rear of the team were Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling.

Compared with Huangdou Academy's colorful attire, the Soul Reaper Battle Team wore neat, uniform white haori. Leading them was Aizen, known as Kyoka Suigetsu, with a large "Zero" written on the back of his haori. Second was Yamamoto Shigekuni, wearing a flame mask, with "One" on his back. Then came Urahara Kisuke, whose haori bore "Twelve"; Kurosaki Ichigo, whose back had no character; Ichimaru Gin, with "Three" on his back; Retsu Unohana, with "Four"; and Grimmjow, with "Six" written on his chest.

The moment both sides appeared, Kyōraku Shunsui, walking at the front of the Royal Fight Team, looked at the burning gaze Aizen revealed beneath his mask and sighed.

"Can we surrender?"

The tense, fiery atmosphere was instantly doused by Kyōraku Shunsui's dispirited words.

"No!" Kuchiki Byakuya said. "Now that we've stepped onto the Soul Arena Stage, there is no room for retreat!"

"Sigh, looks like there's no helping it. We can only get serious." Shiba Isshin scratched his head, sounding irritated.

"Do you still have a chance to regret it?" Shihouin Yoruichi cracked her knuckles, baring her teeth as she spoke boldly.

Mei Ji flew to the center between both teams and said in a clear voice.

"You now have one minute to summon your Martial Souls. Once I announce the start, the battle will continue until one side surrenders, all members fall, or they fall from the Soul Arena Stage!"

"In that case, let's go. Flower Wind Rages, Flower God Weeps; Heaven Wind Rages, Heavenly Demon Laughs, Katen Kyōkotsu!"

"Scatter, Senbonzakura!"

"Burn, Engetsu!"

"All things in the universe, turn to ash, Ryūjin Jakka!"

"Shoot him dead, Shinso!"

Mei Ji's bright eyes moved back and forth between the two teams. Only when everyone had released their Martial Souls and the atmosphere had reached its peak did she shout loudly.

"The match begins!"