The second Hollowfication experiment

Artificial light streams down from the dome into the underground cavern of Sōkyoku Hill, illuminating the vast space.

It was quiet and secluded enough; after all, it would be hard for a normal person to imagine that someone would be doing something under the execution platform.

Urahara chose this location precisely because of this.

When Wang Xun, Urahara was already fiddling with his instruments.

Several vials of medicine were placed on the experimental table, glowing with a dim, fluorescent light, and faint Reiryoku Fragment filled the air.

To Wang Xun's surprise, there was another person behind Kisuke Urahara.

Tessai Tsukabishi.

Wang Xun paused slightly, his gaze sweeping between the two men.

"Take it easy."

Urahara didn't even look up; his fingers were twisting something on a device.

"The Great Kidō Priest is one of our own."

Tessai Tsukabishi stood to the side, his hands tucked into his sleeves, his expression calm.

"I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Wang Xun."

He glanced at Wang Xun, nodded slightly, and said nothing more.

Wang Xun nodded in acknowledgment, then walked over, his gaze falling on the row of medicines.

Last time, when he asked Urahara for those potions that could stimulate Hollow powers, Urahara said he would give them to him.

Now it seems he has some new preparations.

What are these?

Wang Xun asked.

"I've improved the formula for what you asked for last time; the concentration has been increased significantly."

Urahara finally raised his head, his face showing a serious expression.

"However, I haven't tested this on anyone before, but your constitution is special, so this is... a special edition."

Wang Xun picked up a vial of medicine and examined it against the light.

The dark red liquid flowed slowly in the test tube, emanating a faint Reiatsu fluctuation.

How do I use it?

"Injection."

Urahara pulled a syringe from under the lab bench.

"Direct injection into the body yields the fastest results."

Wang Xun's hand paused slightly.

Urahara smiled, his tone nonchalant.

Don't worry, there shouldn't be any problems.

"Should?"

Wang Xun's lips twitched.

"It's alright. Even if there's a problem, the Great Kidō Master is here. Even if you go berserk, he can hold you down without hurting you."

"Is this why you called him here?"

Urahara chuckled in disapproval upon hearing Wang Xun's words.

"Of course not, he's an accomplice I found, and today I'm also laying it all out with him."

Tessai Tsukabishi coughed softly from the side.

"Urahara, you summoned me here saying you have something important to tell me. Is this still related to Wang Xun?"

"What exactly was that 'rampage' you mentioned earlier?"

Urahara glanced back at him, shrugged, and wore a mysterious expression.

"You'll find out soon enough."

Kisuke Urahara began adjusting the equipment in front of him, and then, as if he was ready, picked up the injection and drew out the mixture from the test tube.

Then, he looked at Wang Xun with great interest.

Wang Xun was silent for a moment, then rolled up his sleeves, revealing his arms.

"Bring it on."

Tessai Tsukabishi watched with a frown, while Urahara, without saying a word, found the right spot and inserted the needle.

Wang Xun saw scattered fragments drifting out from the connection between the needle and his arm.

The next moment, as the potion was being administered, Wang Xun felt a the Heat power explode from within his body, spreading like magma along his Reiatsu meridians throughout his entire being.

A system notification appeared before his eyes.

[High concentration of Hollowfication energy injection detected, Hollowfication experience +2000]

[Hollowfication Level Upgrade: Iv1 → lv2]

[Hollowfication: Iv2 (Experience: 1200/2000)]

The drug was still being administered, but as the system notification appeared, the Heat sensation gradually subsided, transforming into Hollowfication Reiatsu that assimilated into his body.

After the injection, Urahara stared intently at Wang Xun, then his brows furrowed slightly.

Um?

Strange, it seems like nothing has changed.

Shouldn't he be wearing a mask or something similar on his face now?

Kisuke Urahara was somewhat bewildered.

"Wang Xun, do you sense anything is amiss?"

Upon hearing Kisuke Urahara's question, Wang Xun shook his head.

"No, it's just that the Reiatsu inside my body seems a little too high."

Urahara scratched his head, pursed his lips, and blinked.

This was clearly different from what he had expected.

But Wang Xun... truly cannot be predicted using common sense.

"Hmm... maybe it's a dosage issue. Let's try another one."

Urahara didn't say anything, he just silently changed the dressing and gave the injection.

The second dose of the Hollowfication was injected into the body.

[Hollowfication Experience +2000]

[Hollowfication Level Increased: lv2→lv3]

[Hollowfication: Iv3 (Experience: 1200/3000)]

Wang Xun merely swayed his body, then showed no further reaction.

Kisuke Urahara's expression was extremely focused, his eyes filled with the fervor unique to researchers.

The third one.

[Hollowfication Experience +2000]

[Hollowfication Level Increased: Iv3 → lv4]

[Hollowfication: Iv4 (Experience: 200/5000)]

Wang Xun closed his eyes, feeling the power surging within his body.

The Hollowfication Reiatsu surged from the depths of his soul, as if he had been awakened by something.

That's enough.

Suddenly Tessai Tsukabishi's voice rang out.

"Urahara, although I don't know what kind of experiment you and Wang Xun are conducting..."

"But if we continue like this, won't his body be able to take it?"

Urahara stopped what he was doing, looked at Wang Xun's condition, then at the remaining potions, and nodded.

"That's right, let's stop here for today."

Wang Xun a deep breath to stabilize the surging Reiatsu within his body.

He glanced down at his hands, where a faint black Reiatsu pulsated at his fingertips.

"With so many medications injected, it's impossible that none of them would be effective."

"Wang Xun, how are you feeling right now?"

Urahara looked at Wang Xun, who seemed to have changed, and asked excitedly.

Wang Xun flexed his fingers, and the black Reiatsu slowly subsided.

"Not bad, your Hollowfication Reiatsu."

Urahara's eyes lit up.

"How about trying Hollowfication? I haven't seen the Great Kidō before."

"Virtualization?"

"Tessai Tsukabishi murmured softly."

Then, his gaze towards Urahara suddenly changed.

"Urahara, although I don't know what you and Wang Xun are doing, based on my understanding of you, it shouldn't be some dangerous experiment."

Kisuke Urahara glanced at Tessai Tsukabishi.

The great Kidō priest remained calm, his hands tucked into his sleeves, but Wang Xun noticed that his aura was more focused than usual.

"Don't worry, otherwise why would I have called you here?"

Tessai Tsukabishi nodded and turned to Wang Xun.

Seeing Urahara nod at him, Wang Xun closed his eyes and activated his Hollowfication.

The Hollowfication Reiatsu surged from within his body.

This time, it was more intense than ever before.

This was the first time he had activated such a level of Hollowfication.

A dark red Reiatsu swirled around him, condensed, and then covered his face.

The bone mask gradually took shape from nothing.

Previously, it could only cover half of his face, but now, his entire face is covered by a pure white mask, with colorful patterns appearing on it.

This time, the mask's outline was clearer than before, and a dark red light shimmered in the holes of the eyes.

His Reiatsu also changed instantly, filled with the rage and intimidation of a Hollow, completely different from his usual Reiatsu.

Wang Xun felt the power within his body increase exponentially, and was also surprised by the enhancement brought to him by the higher level of Hollowfication.

This is the Hollowfication at level Iv4.

Not far away, Tessai Tsukabishi's pupils suddenly dilated, staring at Wang Mu's change in disbelief.

"This, this is..."