Strange Decapitation Stirs

Kyōraku Shunsui had no intention of getting tangled up with Kenpachi Zaraki. With a single Shunpo, he opened up the distance and stood before his teammates alongside Shiba Isshin, buying time for Yu Tianheng, the team's meat shield, to recover.

However, Kenpachi Zaraki had no intention of letting Kyōraku Shunsui go. With Ning Rongrong's full support, he charged deep into the Royal Fight Team's formation.

Even Tang San could not pull him back.

There was no choice but to cover Kenpachi Zaraki's all-out assault.

Zhu Zhuqing moved around the Soul Arena Stage, intending to circle behind and stop Ye Lingling from healing Yu Tianheng's injuries.

Xiao Wu went with her.

For a time, Shihouin Yoruichi was nowhere to be seen. Kuchiki Byakuya could only take on a defensive role, splitting off part of Senbonzakura.

The bee-like Senbonzakura swarmed around the two girls, leaving quite a few wounds on Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.

Facing Senbonzakura's obstruction, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance.

"Teleportation!"

They instantly broke through the defense.

"Netherworld Shadow Clone!"

After Senbonzakura shattered several clones, Zhu Zhuqing also broke through Kuchiki Byakuya's defensive line and entered the rear of the formation, where Ye Lingling and the others were.

Seeing that he could not stop them, Kuchiki Byakuya simply stopped trying, because someone in the rear could block them.

Dugu Yan left behind a string of afterimages like a python as she arrived between the two girls.

At that moment, Dugu Yan resembled a python. Blue-violet snake scales covered her body, her feet had vanished, replaced by a serpent's tail, and she was even faster than before.

Not even the agile Zhu Zhuqing could compare to her.

Hiss! Hiss!

Flicking out her tongue, Dugu Yan swung her tail and swiftly seized Zhu Zhuqing. Zhu Zhuqing was not even given time to react, and the terrifying constricting force left her in unbearable pain.

Xiao Wu, meanwhile, did not go to help, because their target was the enemy's support and the heavily injured Yu Tianheng. If she went to save Zhu Zhuqing, both of them would be left here.

"Zhuqing!"

Xiao Wu had done nothing wrong. Dai Mubai knew it was necessary, but Xiao Wu being unable to save her did not mean he could not save Zhu Zhuqing.

Dai Mubai had barely rushed forward when a burly figure blocked his path.

"Getsuga Tenshō!"

The enormous slash sent Dai Mubai flying back several meters. At the same time, another figure descended from the sky—it was Kyōraku Shunsui.

Zan Gui - He Who Stands Above Wins! One slash heavily wounded Dai Mubai!

Seeing this, Tang San had no choice but to pull Dai Mubai back.

Kenpachi Zaraki, who had caught up, blocked Kyōraku Shunsui's pursuit.

Looking at Kenpachi Zaraki, Kyōraku Shunsui said coldly, "Kid, you really are relentless."

"Then fight me," Kenpachi Zaraki said calmly.

From beginning to end, Kenpachi Zaraki had been accomplishing nothing, as though he were deliberately stalling.

"Sorry, I don't have time to waste on you." With that, Kyōraku Shunsui vanished.

The instant Kyōraku Shunsui disappeared, Shiba Isshin rushed forward and blocked Kenpachi Zaraki's path with Engetsu.

"I won't give you the chance to catch up."

Shiba Isshin had to strain somewhat to forcibly suppress Kenpachi Zaraki with Engetsu, but it was not too difficult.

"Phoenix Soaring Sky Strike!"

While everyone was locked in a stalemate, Ma Hongjun directly hurled his soul skill toward Ye Lingling.

At that moment, Xiao Wu was using the invincibility effect of her Invincible Golden Body and her grappling techniques to keep Ye Lingling firmly pinned down, while the masked woman beside them seemed frightened stiff and did not move at all.

Towering flames instantly blasted the people in the rear away.

"Nice one, Fatty!" Xiao Wu praised as she withdrew from the flames, her close-combat effect fading.

The soaring flames formed something like a sun, casting shadows behind the Shrek team.

Shk!

A blade pierced through Xiao Wu's back, running straight through her heart.

Xiao Wu stared at the blade protruding from her chest in disbelief. When had he gotten behind her?

Kyōraku Shunsui's figure emerged from Xiao Wu's shadow, his gaze cold and cruel.

"Thank you for creating such an obvious shadow. Otherwise, this skill of mine would have been rather difficult to activate."

The Soul Arena's lighting had prevented Kyōraku Shunsui from using his Shadow Ghost, but the firelight from Phoenix Soaring Sky Strike had created an exceptionally distinct shadow for the nearby Xiao Wu, allowing Kyōraku Shunsui to exploit the opening.

Moreover, in order to completely restrain Ye Lingling and keep Phoenix Soaring Sky Strike from harming herself, Xiao Wu had used Invincible Golden Body. It was now on cooldown.

"Xiao Wu!"

Tang San watched Xiao Wu suffer grievous injuries, and in his rage, he desperately tried to save her.

"Little brother, did you forget something?"

A faint female voice suddenly sounded beside Tang San's ear. Shihouin Yoruichi's whip kick struck Tang San squarely on the forehead, knocking him back more than ten meters with one blow.

Shihouin Yoruichi did not flee after succeeding with that strike. She wanted to continue her pursuit.

"Spiderweb Binding!"

A blue-black Blue Silver Grass web shot from Tang San's hand. Shihouin Yoruichi sneered, drew a dagger, and charged straight at the web. With one slash, she cut it apart, then raised her dagger to finish Tang San.

Swish!

Eight spider legs grew from Tang San's back, blocking Shihouin Yoruichi's dagger.

"Tch!"

Having failed to kill him, Shihouin Yoruichi vanished again. Without Shihouin Yoruichi's interference, Tang San charged straight toward Xiao Wu and stabbed at Kyōraku Shunsui with his spider spears, piercing straight through him.

"Something's wrong!"

Tang San felt no sensation of striking a solid body at all.

"The roly-poly doll has fallen!"

Kyōraku Shunsui slashed down from behind Tang San. With a chill running down his spine, Tang San hurriedly raised his spider spears to block.

Crack!

One slash severed two of Tang San's spider spears.

"Is this man really that terrifying?"

Tang San carried Xiao Wu's body back to his teammates. Looking at Kyōraku Shunsui's icy eyes, he could not help but feel cold all over.

This opponent was unlike anyone they had encountered before.

Calm, ruthless, indifferent.

Yu Xiaogang had actually said this man was carefree and frivolous!

This was carefree?

This was frivolous?

At first, this man had indeed been flippant and casual, but now he seemed like a completely different person, showing no mercy at all when killing his opponents.

Looking at the blade that had pierced straight through Xiao Wu's heart, Tang San's heart ached terribly.

He had to stay calm and face the enemy calmly.

He could not make a wrong move because of anger.

At that moment, Tang San began to assess the situation.

The people still on their side were Oscar, feeding sausages to the severely injured Xiao Wu; Dai Mubai, who had taken a slash; Zhu Zhuqing, entangled with Dugu Yan; the uninjured Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong; and Kenpachi Zaraki, exchanging blows with Shiba Isshin.

The enemy still had a masked support who had not been knocked off the stage, Kuchiki Byakuya controlling pink blades, Kyōraku Shunsui who had vanished again, and Shihouin Yoruichi.

All eight of them were still present, while the other side had lost two teammates.

They could still win this battle!

After setting Xiao Wu down, Tang San came to Dai Mubai's side.

"Boss Dai, Kenpachi Zaraki has run into a troublesome opponent and can't get free for now. You're injured, but you have to hold on. That man named Kyōraku Shunsui uses some very strange soul skills, so be careful."

"And Ma Hongjun, try not to use moves that are too eye-catching. The enemy can use the environment you create to launch sneak attacks. Just protect Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Xiao Wu. Don't let them get hurt. Boss Dai and I will hold the front."

"Boss Dai, go fight Kuchiki Byakuya. I'll save Zhu Zhuqing first, and while I'm at it, look for Kyōraku Shunsui. As for that woman named Shihouin Yoruichi..."

"Right, right. What are you planning to do about that woman named Shihouin Yoruichi?"

Hearing a woman's playful voice asking how he planned to arrange things, Tang San answered instinctively.

"As for her..."

He suddenly realized that voice was—

Tang San and Dai Mubai turned their heads and saw Shihouin Yoruichi, holding Ning Rongrong and Oscar in one hand each.

Oscar, dangling like a chick, helplessly spread his hands.

"Tang San, there was nothing I could do!"

Ning Rongrong, in the same predicament, smiled bitterly.

"Sorry, Third Brother."

Before they could charge at her, Shihouin Yoruichi threw Ning Rongrong and Oscar off the stage with two quick motions, then kicked Xiao Wu out of the arena as well.

"Blue Silver Cage!"

Even after Tang San activated his fourth soul skill, he could not save them. The moment the Blue Silver Cage formed, Shihouin Yoruichi had already disappeared without a trace.

"Damn it!"