Bleach: From the moment I was invited by Squad Zero.

Wherever the electric arc passed, the light was distorted and swallowed up. The bursts of electric arcs intertwined and condensed at an astonishing speed, like black lightning with life, rapidly constructing a precise and oppressive full-body armor on Liu Chuan's body!

The armor's lines are sharp and fluid, full of a cold, hard texture interwoven with magic and power. Arcs of electricity leap and dart around the joints. This is the technique that Yanagawa created by combining Kido and Hakuda: Abyss Thunder Armor!

Liu Chuan raised his right arm and threw a punch as well!

This punch had no extra brilliance, no grand momentum, only an extremely concentrated jet-black electric arc coiling and roaring on the fist.

Like a thunder dragon breaking free from its restraints at the deepest abyss, carrying the will to annihilate all matter and energy, it collided with Hikoya Sankin's fist!

"BOOM—!!!!!"

A deafening roar, seemingly exploding deep within the soul, swept through the entire valley!

Centered on the two individuals, the impact force generated at the point of collision spread outwards, shattering and collapsing the ground within a radius of hundreds of meters like a fragile eggshell, forming a huge crater!

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable shockwave erupted in a spherical shape, hurling the rubble and dust from the edge of the pit thousands of meters high!

The remaining stubborn souls, still putting up a last-ditch resistance, melted away silently like snow under the sun in the face of this pure aftershock.

The white air waves generated by the violent compression of the air, like solidified walls, pushed out in all directions, completely flattening all obstacles in their path.

Akane Shizuku, who was nearby, felt an irresistible force crashing into her.

Before she could even utter a cry of alarm, she was swept away uncontrollably into the distance, like a leaf caught in a whirlwind.

She tumbled through the air dozens of times until she crashed into a protruding rock pillar, barely managing to regain her balance before falling awkwardly to the ground.

Still shaken, I stared at the center of the battlefield, completely shrouded in smoke and arcs of electricity, with only a persistent buzzing in my ears.

Meanwhile, Tsunayoshi Tokinada, who was standing in a relatively safe area, underwent a dramatic change in expression.

Initially, when he saw Sankino Hikoya unleash such terrifying power, his face was filled with almost manic joy and pride.

His masterpiece truly possessed the power to slay gods! All those centuries of hard work had not been in vain!

However, as the earth-shattering dust settled slightly and the raging black arcs of electricity gradually subsided, the scene at the center of the battlefield was revealed.

The confident smile on Tsunayoshiro's face instantly froze.

In the center of the enormous crater, Liu Chuan still stood intact, the black arcs of electricity dancing gracefully across the surface of his armor, like a living fluid.

He didn't even move an inch, as if the collision that had just shaken the mountains and rivers was nothing more than a slightly strong breeze blowing in his face.

Opposite him, Sankino Hikoya knelt on one knee, his arm, which had just unleashed a devastating punch, trembling violently as if it had suffered an unbearable blow.

He was breathing heavily, and he raised his trembling arm, blood dripping from his hand, clearly indicating that he had been injured.

The outcome is already clear, no further explanation is needed.

Liu Chuan slowly withdrew his fist and said:

"It seems that the quality and toughness of these 'fragments' you have collected over hundreds of years are only at this level."

Tsuna stood frozen in place, unable to understand or accept the painstaking effort he had poured into it.

It is a "perfect creation" that brings together precious fragments of the Spirit King collected over hundreds of years and combines the top powers of the three races.

In a pure clash of strength, he was actually defeated head-on by Liu Chuan?!

This man named Liuchuan... what kind of monster is he?!

Is there truly no limit to his power?!

A fierce and resolute glint flashed in his eyes as he gave a look to the kneeling Sankino Hikoya.

Without needing to say a word, Sankino Hikoya understood immediately.

Despite the excruciating pain in his arm, the boy struggled to his feet and retreated back to Tsunayoshi Tokinada's side.

Without hesitation, he slowly channeled a portion of his power into Tsunayoshi Tokina's body.

In an instant, Tsunayoshi Tokina's body trembled slightly, and faint dark golden patterns appeared under his skin.

He closed his eyes, greedily savoring the power he had temporarily borrowed from the "perfect creation," a sickly yet excited blush spreading across his face, his breath becoming hot.

"Hahaha... Is this... is this the power that touches the very essence of the world?"

He chuckled softly, slowly raised his hand, and grasped the Zanpakuto at his waist—Yanluo Jingdian—with its simple design and intricate mirror-like hilt.

"Liu Chuan... you have every reason to be proud that you forced me to take action personally!"

Tsuna raised his Zanpakuto high, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, before turning into an almost aria-like chant:

"Drinking from the four seas, dwelling at the ends of the earth, encompassing all things, overwriting and cutting—the Mirror of Splendor!"

As the release command was uttered, a strange sight occurred. Instead of deforming or glowing as usual with its initial release, the blade of the Enra Mirror Classic vanished silently, as if dissolved in the air.

Transparent ripples began to emanate from his body, causing even the light to refract subtly.

Looking at this strange scene, Liu Chuan calmly asked, "Is this your trump card?"

Upon hearing this, Tsunayoshi Tokinada burst into wild laughter:

"Foolish! This sword is called 'Elegant Mirror Classic,' and it is the oldest Zanpakuto passed down through generations of my Tsuna Yayoi family!"

It can mimic the abilities of any Zanpakuto it 'recognizes'! It can even simulate the characteristics of multiple Zanpakuto simultaneously!

Before such absolute power, what are your petty tricks worth?

However, Liu Chuan astutely grasped the key flaw in the argument. He was not intimidated by the other party's exaggerated words, but instead calmly retorted:

"Since this Zanpakuto is so powerful, powerful enough to imitate all Zanpakuto, why is it that in the historical records of Soul Society, no one from the Tsuna Yayo family has ever used it?"

Tsunayoshi Tokinada's laughter abruptly stopped, a twisted expression flashing across his face before being masked by a hysterical madness:

"Hahaha! That's because... the power of this sword comes with an equally terrifying price!"

Chapter 252 The Hungry Pleasure Corridor

Tsunayoshi Tokinada continued:

"Each time it is used, it will gradually erode the user's soul, causing irreparable damage, and the user's lifespan will also be greatly reduced!"

For those patriarchs of the past who craved power and valued their lives above all else, this sword would naturally be considered taboo! But I am different!

He took a sudden step forward, his eyes burning with a fierce, all-consuming rage:

"What does it matter if my lifespan or my soul is damaged, as long as I can achieve my goal?"

Liu Chuan listened quietly, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes. He thought of the Eight Mirrors Sword of the Ise family.

That ancient sword, capable of defying the power of a god, is cursed to cause the premature death of all male relatives within the family.

Energy is conserved in all things in the world, and so is force.

The greater the power, the more brutal its backlash and consequences tend to be.

The fact that Yanluo Jingdian can copy other Zanpakuto comes at the cost of damaging her soul and lifespan is understandable.

"I see." Liu Chuan's tone remained calm, yet carried a knowing indifference.

"The stronger the power, the higher the threshold and the heavier the price. It seems that you are really willing to risk your life to deal with me."

Tsunayoshi Tokina grinned maliciously and said no more. He knew that his time was running out, and every moment of imitation was burning away his lifespan.

As Tsuna's frenzied chanting faded...

"Born of slaughter, forever farewell to darkness and old age—Hungry Joy Corridor!"

Before the words were even finished, countless round creatures appeared out of thin air! The surfaces of those spheres were smooth, except for one gaping maw that almost completely occupied the center of each sphere!

The massive teeth were gleaming white and sharp, their edges gleaming with a chilling light that made one's teeth ache. Deep within the mouth was a constantly contracting and writhing darkness, as if connected to some void world that devoured everything.

As soon as these white, spherical monsters appeared, they emitted a chilling "crunching" sound—the sound of countless giant teeth rubbing against each other, eager to tear each other apart.

Like a swarm of killer bees disturbed from their hive, they instantly filled the airspace around the Tsunayoshi Tokinada, densely packed and dazzling.

They had no eyes, yet they seemed to be able to accurately "sense" Liuchuan's presence. They all turned their terrifying maws towards Liuchuan, and pounced on him with a pure and primal hunger!

A knowing glint flashed in Liu Chuan's eyes; he recognized this ability.

"Gagakuro Corridor... Kenpachi Kuruyashiki's Zanpakuto 'Gagakuro Corridor'."

Yanagawa muttered to himself, "Back then, the seventh Kenpachi did receive an invitation from the Zero Division, thanks to his ferocious fighting power and the unique abilities of this Zanpakuto."

The ability to materialize a Zanpakuto into such a purely devouring monster... its power is indeed extraordinary.

He recalled the records he had read in the Great Spiritual Arts Corridor, about Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, the seventh Kenpachi who was known for his strength.

His Zanpakuto is not an ordinary sword; it can summon these white spherical monsters called "Hungry Corridor".

These monsters have an extreme craving for all matter composed of spiritual particles and a terrifying ability to devour it.

More importantly, if they bite you, even a weapon made of steel will be instantly chewed up; if they directly hit a spirit...

Its terrifying biting force is enough to shatter spirit particles, and the physical shock and mental impact it causes to spirits are equally fatal.

With the help of the power of the Enra Mirror, Tsunayoshi Tokinada temporarily "rewrote" this terrifying Zanpakuto that had long since disappeared into the annals of history with the passing of Kenpachi Kuruyashiki!

Although it was just an imitation, the aura emanating from those countless white spheres was remarkably similar.

"Yanagi! Feel the despair!" Tsunayoshi Tokinada stood at the back of the monster horde, his face pale from the continuous loss of his soul, but his eyes were even more crazed.

"The 'Hungry Corridor' will turn everything you have into food for them! How long can your meager strength last in the face of such absolute hunger?!"

Countless white spheres surged toward Liuchuan like a tide, their enormous mouths opening and closing with a piercing screeching sound, as if they were chewing up even the air.

From different angles and directions, they wove an impenetrable net of death, threatening to completely engulf Liuchuan.

Liu Chuan's gaze swept calmly over the overwhelming white spheres.

These monsters, materialized from Kenpachi Kuruyashiki's Zanpakuto abilities, are essentially special beings designed to devour other spiritual particles and spiritual power.

For the vast majority of Shinigami who rely on spiritual power to unleash Kido or fight using Zanpakuto's Shikai and Bankai, this is indeed a natural enemy.

Once a weapon or demonic path is bitten by those massive teeth, its spiritual energy is instantly plundered, greatly reducing its combat power.

“However,” Yanagawa thought to himself, “this ability is not invincible. Its target for devouring is ‘spiritual particles’ rather than pure physical laws.”

As long as the essence of the attack does not depend on the flow of spiritual particles, but acts directly on the material structure itself…

He slowly raised his left hand and grasped the Zanpakuto hanging at his waist—Tenjhin.

As soon as I grasped the hilt, a power as steady as the earth, yet containing destructive shockwaves, flowed up my arm.

The next instant, Liu Chuan moved.