Leave an Arm Behind, Then Leave the Arena!

The few teammates who knew the Soul Reaper Battle Team's true strength acted as though they had not heard a thing, continuing with whatever they had been doing.

"Oh, kid, you're finished!"

The one who said that was none other than Yu Tianheng.

He charged ahead alone and traded blows with Yamamoto Shigekuni.

The only reason he could manage that was because Kuchiki Byakuya was helping him.

Senbonzakura split into two portions. One restrained Ichimaru Gin, while the other helped Yu Tianheng withstand Yamamoto Shigekuni's flames.

Surrounded by raging flames, Yu Tianheng was far from comfortable. The scorching fire tortured him until he cried out in misery.

Yet Kuchiki Byakuya showed no intention of helping him bear the burden. He only used Senbonzakura's Cherry Blossom Blade to ease Yu Tianheng's suffering a little.

Now that he had Dugu Yan's help, Yu Tianheng felt that he could fight Yamamoto Shigekuni.

"Ha!"

Yu Tianheng used his second Soul Tier and third soul skill in succession: Thunderous Force, Wrath of Thunder.

He wanted to use explosive power to decide the victor against Yamamoto Shigekuni.

Ichimaru Gin, who had been slacking off the entire time, curled his lips into a smile.

"He actually wants to take Yamamoto Shigekuni head-on? He really doesn't value his life."

Even Kuchiki Byakuya could not help speaking when he saw Yu Tianheng being so reckless.

"Don't be impulsive!"

Yu Tianheng had been crushed so badly by Yamamoto Shigekuni that he could barely breathe. Now that he finally had a chance to turn things around, how could he be in the mood to heed Kuchiki Byakuya's warning?

He leaped into the air, breaking through the wall of flames Yamamoto Shigekuni had drawn.

Lightning surged wildly across his body as an incomparably dazzling mass of lightning gathered around him. He swung a claw at Yamamoto Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Shigekuni, who had been squinting with complete indifference, opened his eyes and looked at Yu Tianheng with interest.

He sheathed Ryūjin Jakka and held it behind his back. His right hand gripped the hilt tightly, his gaze sharpened, and his legs bent slightly. The instant Yu Tianheng closed in—

Ring!

He instantly appeared behind Yu Tianheng. Ryūjin Jakka was halfway back in its sheath, clearly having completed the motion of drawing, slashing, and sheathing in that instant.

Yu Tianheng had not reacted to any of it. He still held the pose of bringing his claw down, but his target had already moved behind him.

Slash!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

A long blade wound appeared across Yu Tianheng's chest, and fierce flames poured out from it.

At the same time, a considerable commotion broke out in one of the Soul Arena's VIP rooms, but it quickly subsided.

Yamamoto Shigekuni merely glanced at that room before speaking calmly.

"In consideration of your courage, I did not kill you."

Whoosh!

A white figure flashed past Yamamoto Shigekuni, there and back. Yu Tianheng was no longer where he had been, having been placed beside Ye Lingling by Kuchiki Byakuya.

"Hurry and heal him. If those flames continue destroying his body, he'll be crippled for life."

Ye Lingling looked painfully at the severely injured Yu Tianheng and hurriedly used Nine Heart Begonia.

A faint fragrance spread through the air as a beam of white light descended from above. The light was exceptionally strange, taking the shape of flower petals as it drifted down and softly merged into Yu Tianheng's body.

Yu Tianheng's body shuddered. The wound inflicted by Gōka no Ken miraculously healed at a rapid pace, and his complexion became much rosier than before. He actually managed to stand up.

Looking at Yamamoto Shigekuni with a trace of apprehension, he said, "Brother Kuchiki, let's join forces against him."

Having finally understood Yamamoto Shigekuni's terrifying strength, Yu Tianheng at last became cautious.

Kuchiki Byakuya gave Yu Tianheng an indifferent glance. "Joining forces isn't the problem. But you need to understand that even if the two of us join forces, we may not be able to defeat him. Besides, I still have to divide my attention to block that person's attacks."

At that moment, Ichimaru Gin put away Shinso and walked backward, while reminding Yamamoto Shigekuni.

"We should leave. The boss is angry."

In the center of the battlefield, the blade in Aizen's hand emitted an icy chill, while flames swirled around him. Ice and fire appeared on the same person at once, making everyone wonder how he had managed it.

"Do you have the nerve to repeat what you just said?" Aizen asked Dugu Yan coldly.

"Yan Er, stop talking. If you keep going, we're finished." Kyōraku Shunsui looked somewhat panicked as he repeatedly tried to dissuade Dugu Yan.

"Exactly. There's no need to be so absolute. Leave some room so we can meet again in the future." Shiba Isshin also tried to persuade Dugu Yan as he looked at the furious Aizen.

Dugu Yan stubbornly ignored their advice, stepped forward, and pointed at Aizen.

"What's the big deal? The moment it became one against two, this guy started playing dirty—sneak attacks, deception, misleading us with words. Nothing he does is honorable. I really wonder how his parents raised him. All he knows are schemes and tricks. He's nothing but a petty villain. A petty villain like him will never accomplish anything great, and he'll die without even a place to be buried!"

Clap!

Clap!

Clap!

Clap!

"Well said, well said. I'm a petty villain. I'm someone who can only rely on schemes and tricks."

Hearing Dugu Yan say those words again, Aizen could not help applauding her.

The role he had portrayed had clearly left a deep impression on everyone. To achieve his goals, he was adept at using schemes and tricks.

He had never defeated an opponent head-on in battle. He always relied on ingenious plans and clever tactics.

From another perspective, Aizen had succeeded in making his opponents misunderstand his strength.

For someone like her, Aizen had to do something.

She needed to pay a price for her arrogance, ruthlessness, and sharp tongue.

"Dugu Yan, you truly are an interesting woman. It must be difficult for you to keep your mouth shut, isn't it? That's fine. You may continue speaking. Leave one arm behind, then leave the arena!"

Aizen smiled grimly and raised his Zanpakuto, combining Hyōrinmaru with Ryūjin Jakka.

This was the first time he had used them this way. Since he was rewarding her, he needed to let her see a little more.

Even if, to him, it was merely the tip of the iceberg.

On the surface, Aizen still appeared to have four soul rings and a Soul Power level in the forties. But the Soul Power within him had already been raised to its limit—level seventy!

Under the influence of Kyoka Suigetsu, no one noticed anything unusual about Aizen.

Whoosh!

"Hiss—"

Aizen stood beside Dugu Yan, looking at her coldly.

When Dugu Yan realized that her right arm had vanished, the intense pain also left her unable to speak.

Her facial muscles twisted and shifted constantly. One moment, she clenched her teeth tightly; the next, she opened her mouth and gasped for air. Then she shut her mouth again and gritted her teeth. Her delicate face instantly became hideous.

Kyōraku Shunsui and Shiba Isshin were struck speechless by the sight.

Everything looked as though Aizen had used some trick again.

Boom!

A VIP room was blasted open!