The Performance

Rukongai, a remote village.

When Wang Xun arrived with his team, the members of the Tenth Division had already taken control of the scene with solemn expressions.

"Fourth Seat Wang Xun," a member of the Tenth Division approached, "The wounded are inside, please follow me."

"Their condition is strange, like they've been corrupted by Hollow Poison, but it's not quite the same..."

Wang Xun nodded and followed him into a dilapidated house.

Inside the room, four people were lying down.

These people had an unnatural grayish-white complexion, and they were curled up on the ground in pain, groaning and twitching slightly.

Wang Xun's gaze swept over them, his pupils slightly contracting, a clear indication that he had been eroded by the Hollow Poison.

He stepped forward, squatted down, and placed his hand on one of the people's foreheads.

A pale Kaidō Reiatsu probed into the other's body.

A moment later, Wang Xun withdrew his hand.

His face remained expressionless, but his heart was in turmoil.

These wounded soldiers are strange.

It doesn't seem like ordinary Hollow Poison; rather, it's more like... a failed Hollowfication Experiment.

Could this be Aizen's doing?

But why are these experimental subjects left here, requiring the Fourth Division to treat them?

Wang Xun's heart sank.

He knew that this was very likely not a coincidence, but rather part of Aizen's plans.

Could this plan be related to him?

Could his appearance this time also be part of Aizen's plan?

Wang Xun a deep breath and stood up.

"These people's injuries are quite unusual; we can only begin by treating them."

He said to the team members around him.

"Due to limited conditions here, we can't conduct a detailed analysis. We'll take him back to the Fourth Division for a thorough examination later."

"Yes!"

After receiving Wang Xun's instructions, the members of the Fourth Division began to get busy.

As Wang Xun examined the wounded in his hands, his gaze swept over the surroundings.

Suddenly, many tiny points of light appeared in his field of vision.

That was a fragment indicated by the system.

[Gained 40 Tiny Hollowfication Fragment, Hollowfication Experience +40]

Wang Xun paused slightly.

Hollowfication Fragment.

These wounded soldiers were actually able to absorb Hollowfication Fragment.

This means that these people do indeed possess the power of Hollowfication.

This also means that his guess was correct.

This is indeed Hollowfication Experiment.

Wang Xun outwardly calm and continued to direct his team members.

But his mind was already racing.

If this was Aizen's test, then what was his purpose?

And now, where is Aizen?

Is he nearby...?

In another dilapidated house not far away.

Aizen stood with his hands behind his back, his body enveloped in a faint Kidō barrier.

The barrier distorted the light, causing his figure to blend completely into the surrounding shadows.

His gaze pierced through the dilapidated wooden window and landed precisely on Wang Xun.

The young man was squatting beside the wounded soldier, carefully examining his injuries.

His movements were practiced, his expression focused, and he was no different from any experienced medical professional.

Aizen's lips curled into a slight smile.

very good.

Everything is proceeding according to plan.

He took the Hōgyoku) from his bosom.

The small crystal gleamed with a faint blue light in my palm, and countless tiny points of light could be faintly seen flowing inside.

Since absorbing the Soul King Fingertip, the activity level of the Hōgyoku has significantly increased.

Aizen's gaze fell on the Hōgyoku, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He then withdrew his gaze, and the power of "Kyōka Suigetsu" gradually activated.

An Adjuchas- class Menos Grande appeared before him.

Its eyes gleamed with a scarlet light, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

But it's not real.

It is merely an illusion created by Kyōka Suigetsu.

Aizen controlled the Hollow to slowly approach the village.

The show is about to begin.

In the village, the members of the Tenth Division were the first to notice something amiss.

"What is that?!"

One of the team members pointed into the distance, his voice filled with terror.

Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing and saw a huge black figure emerging from behind a house.

Its steps were slow, but with each step it took, the ground trembled slightly.

Adjuchas.

Wang Xun's pupils contracted slightly.

How could a Hollow of Adjuchas level appear here?

But the next moment, the scene before his eyes slightly tore apart.

Those are traces of Kyōka Suigetsu.

Wang Xun's heart sank.

phantom.

This Hollow was created by Aizen using the Kyōka Suigetsu.

What exactly does that man want to do?

"All alert!"

The members of the Tenth Division shouted loudly.

"Protect the wounded, prepare for battle!"

The team members immediately sprang into action, but fear etched itself on their faces.

Compared to a Hollow of Adjuchas level, these people were simply no match for them.

The Adjuchas slowly came to a stop.

Its gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the Hollowfication wounded.

"Soul Reaper..."

Its voice was hoarse and deep, carrying a strong sense of malice.

"Who gave you permission to interfere with my experiment?"

experiment?

The group looked at each other, puzzled.

The next moment, the illusory figure instantly appeared in front of the wounded.

Its intense Reiatsu erupted instantly, sweeping towards the wounded men in front of it with a certain malice.

The several Hollowfication wounded soldiers suddenly began to struggle violently.

"No, don't..."

"Help me..."

They let out piercing screams, and their bodies began to twist and deform.

Those previously barely visible traces of Hollowfication now spread rapidly.

Bone fragments emerged from their mouths and covered their faces.

Then, the body of a wounded soldier exploded, turning into countless black Reishi that dissipated into the air.

Then came the second, and the third.

The surrounding teammates screamed in terror, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Wang Xun stood there, stunned, watching this scene unfold.

In his field of vision, countless tiny points of light were drifting out from the dissipated wreckage and surging towards him.

[Gained 45 Tiny Hollowfication Fragment, Hollowfication Experience +45]

[Gained 38 Tiny Hollowfication Fragment, Hollowfication Experience +38]

[Gained 52 Tiny Hollowfication Fragment, Hollowfication Experience +52]

The system prompted him to skip the process, and Wang Xun's Hollowfication experience also increased somewhat.

But Wang Xun couldn't care less about any of that.

His attention was entirely focused on that illusory image.

Wang Xun knew that Aizen was definitely nearby.

But what exactly does he want to do?

At that moment, the Adjuchas slowly turned its head.

Its gaze fell upon Wang Xun.

A strange light flashed in those scarlet eyes.

Then, it moved.

The enormous body charged toward Wang Xun at incredible speed, its giant claws raised high, carrying the power to tear everything apart.

"Fourth Seat Wang Xun!"

The teammates behind him gasped in surprise.

Wang Xun's pupils contracted, and he activated his Shunpo, instantly dodging to the side.

Gravel flew everywhere, and dust filled the air.

"Interesting."

It laughed hoarsely.

"Perfect timing, then let's use you as the next test subject."

Wang Xun steadied himself and Zanpakuto at his waist.

But he knew it was just an illusion.

The real threat is never right in front of us.

"Go and get help!"

Wang Xun shouted sternly.

"Go find Captain Unohana!"

The team members behind him seemed to snap out of a daze, and some immediately turned around, but then paused slightly.

"Captain Unohana? Shouldn't it be the 11th Division or the Fifth Division..."

"Never mind that, go quickly!"

"Oh oh!"

The members of the Fourth Division ran far away, but the Hollow did not pursue them.

It was only staring at Wang Xun.

Wang Xun watched it warily, moving slowly with his feet.

He knew he needed to act.

He plays an ordinary Soul Reaper is targeted by Adjuchas but remains calm.

Play a medical worker who is trying to maneuver and waiting for rescue.

Because Aizen was watching from the sidelines.

The phantom pounced again.

Wang Xun mastered the Shunpo technique to its fullest extent, his figure weaving through the ruins, narrowly avoiding each fatal attack.

Just then, a strange Reiryoku suddenly surged in from all directions and began to erode his body.

Wang Xun's heart tightened, just as he was wondering if it was some kind of trick by Aizen.

He saw the system notification appear again.

[Obtained Tiny Hōgyoku Fragment, Hōgyoku Awakening Level +0.05%]

[Obtained Tiny Hōgyoku Fragment, Hōgyoku Awakening Level +0.08%]

Wang Xun was slightly taken aback upon seeing this.