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

Within the massive bodies of the five demonic dragons, all the dark magic and spiritual energy frantically converged and compressed towards their mouths!

Inside the dragon's mouth, the energy flow was no longer a torrent, but had transformed into what appeared to be five rapidly spinning miniature black holes!

In the next instant, five jet-black beams of light burst forth from the dragon's mouth, converging and merging in mid-air.

It transformed into a pitch-black annihilation torrent with a diameter no less than that of the "Judgment Light," rising from below and surging against the heavens, colliding with the pure white divine punishment light!

Rumble rumble rumble—!!!

This collision finally unleashed the most deafening roar since the start of the war!

That wasn't a sound, but a roar produced by the frantic clash between two extremely opposing forces on the spatial structure!

Black and white, two destructive energy beams, each over fifteen meters in diameter, collided in mid-air without any fancy moves!

At the point of impact, space shattered inch by inch. The black magic and the white divine power were like two ancient beasts fighting each other, tearing each other apart!

The blinding light and the profound darkness alternated, illuminating the entire Great Void Forest in a flickering light, as if the end of the world had arrived!

The terrifying shockwave transformed into a visible ring of air, like a destructive tsunami, sweeping and spreading wildly in all directions from the point of impact!

Wherever it passed, everything above the ground, whether it was the remaining giant quartz trees or the raised rock layers, was flattened with overwhelming force!

It has created a desolate and lifeless zone of destruction!

In the distance, Asido, who had already retreated several miles away and was hiding behind a huge quartzite pillar, was still there, even though they were separated by such a great distance.

You can also feel the powerful impact.

He gazed at the energy collision center in the distance, his eyes filled with indescribable shock and horror.

This level of confrontation has completely exceeded his understanding of power; it's almost... a natural disaster!

The chaotic energy sphere at the center of the collision did not last long.

The "Breath of Annihilation" spewed by the black dragon and the pure white light of "Judgment Light" annihilated and dissipated at an astonishing speed in their extreme clash.

After a few breaths—

As the last wisp of energy dissipated into the air, revealing the scene at the center of the collision—

The five ferocious and terrifying black dragons had completely vanished, as if they had never existed.

The massive, pure white "judgmental light" that had pierced through the town vanished without a trace.

Chapter 85 Liuchuan's All-Out Effort?

On either side of the pit, two figures faced each other from a distance.

Lijie Barrow still retains that awe-inspiring final form of "God's Piercer"—

Eight enormous, cavernous wings of light fluttered slowly behind him, although two of them were clearly dim and broken, and the condensed miniature halo above his head was also unstable in its light.

However, its overall form and the oppressive "divine" aura that transcends all living beings did not dissipate.

His golden vertical pupils were fixed on Liu Chuan across from him, a primal unease churning within them.

He had to admit that the young Shinigami of the Zero Division was far stronger than he had initially expected.

It even overturned some of his preconceived notions about the Grim Reaper's power system.

That black power, known as "magic," was actually able to directly contend with the "All-Encompassing Power" bestowed by His Majesty, which was closest to the realm of gods.

It even negates its "penetrating" characteristic to some extent!

Even the Ninety-Nineth Hado, the pinnacle of the Shinigami, was transformed into an unprecedented pitch-black dragon in his hands, which fought to the death with his full-force attack, "Judgment of Light"!

"But... I am His Majesty's greatest masterpiece, the closest being to God! I possess the divine power to penetrate all things and judge heresy!"

How could I possibly... lose to a death god from the lower realm? A 'demon' who manipulates filthy, black power?

Lijie Barrow roared inwardly, forcibly crushing that trace of unease and filling his heart anew with extreme arrogance and absolute faith in his own "divinity".

He is a "god," and the other is a "demon." Gods and demons cannot coexist, and gods are destined to be superior to demons!

However, when he focused his gaze on Liu Chuan's face again, the unease he had just suppressed began to stir again.

At the other end of the pit, Liuchuan stood quietly.

The pure white Zero Division haori was stained with dust and had minor damage from the impact, but when worn by him, it still had a strange and harmonious feel of being spotless.

Apart from that, there were no obvious injuries on his body, and although his breathing was somewhat depleted, it was still not disordered.

What made Lijie Barrow feel slightly uneasy was Liuchuan's gaze.

Those eyes were dark and deep.

There was no post-battle fatigue or excitement, no solemnity or apprehension in the face of a formidable foe, and not even a hint of regret or relief after a clash of ultimate techniques.

There was only a pure, tranquil peace that seemed to reflect all illusions, and a kind of... nonchalant calmness, as if one had just finished a warm-up exercise.

It was as if the terrifying exchange of fire that had just destroyed the town was merely a "test" or "observation" that he needed to take seriously, and had not touched his true bottom line.

"Why... can he remain so calm even at this point?"

The unease in Lijie Barrow's heart grew stronger. This didn't make sense!

Any being, after experiencing such a high intensity of power clash, will inevitably show signs of fatigue, weaknesses, or emotional fluctuations.

But the Grim Reaper before them was terrifyingly calm.

Just then, Liu Chuan spoke. His voice pierced through the rising heat from the bottom of the pit, clear and steady, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, as if he were simply stating an objective fact:

"Your Quincy fighting style is quite interesting."

Similar to the 'Shikai' and 'Bankai' of Bleach's Zanpakuto, it also has so many transformations, each building upon the last, pursuing ultimate specialization and power.

He paused, his gaze calmly sweeping over Lijie Barona's inhuman monstrous form, and continued:

"However, changes in form are ultimately extensions and accumulations of external forces."

If one cannot grasp the true 'core' and 'principle' of power, then no matter how many changes are made, they are nothing more than castles in the air.

Lijie Barrow's bird head jerked back, its left eye's "X"-shaped pupil flashed brightly, and it emitted a sharp screech mixed with anger and disbelief:

"What did you say?! You touched on the core principles and truths? A mere Grim Reaper dares to presume to discuss the true meaning of divine power?!"

"You didn't gain the slightest advantage in that fight! Wasn't that your full strength just now?! Stop bluffing!"

Faced with Lijie Barrow's rage and questioning, Liu Chuan slowly shook his head. On his calm face, there seemed to be a very slight, almost helpless curve, as if he was sighing at the other party's lack of understanding.

"All out?" Liu Chuan repeated the word.

"What I just used was merely an application and countermeasure based on the 'spiritual particles' and 'ghostly paths' system, supplemented by the characteristics of 'magic power'."

Liu Chuan's voice remained steady, but every word seemed to carry immense weight, striking Li Jie Barrow's senses.

“That is indeed my standard combat strength, but if you think that is my ‘full strength’…”

He tilted his head slightly, and in the depths of his usually calm black eyes, it seemed as if he could see through all illusions and the true nature of things.

"...Then your understanding of 'power' is far too narrow."

The extreme horror and incomprehension ultimately transformed in Lijie Barrow's heart into an even more violent killing intent and a mad determination.

"The power of the gods...must not be profaned!!!"

He was unwilling and dared not delve into what exactly was that strange feeling that made his power sluggish and the space stagnant.

He firmly believed in only one thing—that he was His Majesty's most perfect creation, possessing divine power that could penetrate all things!

Any heretical or evil practice can only be completely penetrated and purified in the face of absolute power!

Amidst the roar, the monster "God Piercer" transformed from Lijie Barrow appeared.

Its massive body charged wildly towards Liuchuan!

The eight hole-shaped light wings on its back vibrated wildly, and all the still functional holes on the wings lit up with blinding light at the same time.

Countless tiny, pure white beams of light shot towards Liu Chuan like a torrential rain, attempting to interfere with and suppress him, creating an opportunity for his final, fatal blow!

Facing the "God's Piercer" charging with its final frenzied attack, and the dense, rain-like beams of restraining light, Yanagawa remained calm.

He didn't even look at the incoming beams of light; he simply lowered his head slightly, his gaze fixed on his feet.

Just as Lijie Barrow's charging path was about to enter within a hundred feet of Liuchuan—

hum! ! !

Centered on the spot where Liu Chuan stood, an enormous, pitch-black magic circle suddenly appeared and unfolded on the pale earth!

The magic circle's patterns are composed of countless chaotic symbols, which are not engraved on the ground, but seem to "grow" directly from the void!

The magic array expanded at an incredible speed, instantly covering an area of ​​several hundred meters in radius.

It perfectly enveloped the charging Lizzie Barrow, along with all the beams he fired!

The moment the magic circle took shape, a vast aura, originating from the same source as the previous "magic power," permeated the entire area.

The air became viscous, the light dimmed, and even Lijie Barona's sacred, pure white beam of light pierced into this area.

The speed slowed down visibly, and the light was quickly absorbed and assimilated by the surrounding "darkness".

Liuchuan stood at the very center of the magic circle, his pure white haori standing out against the boundless darkness, as if becoming the only point of light in the gloom.

Chapter 86 Over a Hundred Breakthroughs

He slowly raised his head and looked at Lijie Barrow, who was forced to slow down but still charged into the formation with a ferocious aura.

The sound rang out calmly, echoing clearly in the silent area shrouded by the magic circle:

“A long time ago, when I first came into contact with the Ghost Path and studied its principles and structure, I had a question.”

His voice was calm and unhurried, as if he were discussing academic matters with an old friend rather than engaging in a life-or-death struggle.

"Is the so-called Ninety-Nine Demon Paths really the limit of the Death God's technique constructed with spiritual particles?"

Lijie Barrow's charge was further slowed by the suppression of the magic circle, and he heard Liuchuan's words.

A sharp, sneer emanated from the bird's head, though the laughter sounded somewhat distorted and weak under the influence of the magic circle:

"Ridiculous! According to all the intelligence we have, no one in the Grim Reaper's history has been able to break through the ninety-ninth Ghost Path!"

That's the theoretical limit of your spiritual particle technology, an insurmountable chasm for your weak race! Who do you think you are?