Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Aren't you coming with me?

"Aozaki Mayuki asked softly."

Just then, the rising sun shone brightly on Yodkhavich's face, making him appear exceptionally radiant.

Yohavkh paused for a moment, a rare look of surprise on his face, but then shook his head with a wry smile.

"Don't be afraid, the road is wide, you won't be alone..."

Yhwach's voice was soft, but it reached Aozaki Mayuki's ears clearly.

After saying this, Yohavkh slowly turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the vast sea of ​​clouds.

Aozaki Mayuki stood there blankly, motionless, like a statue.

He subconsciously touched his chest, as if he could feel the burning heartbeat emanating from there.

The whole world suddenly became unusually quiet.

Sunlight, like gold, spilled onto the corridor, creating a dazzling and colorful glow, making Aozaki Mayuki feel as if she were in a fairyland shrouded in mist.

After a long while, Aozaki Mayuki finally came to her senses as if waking from a dream.

He slowly lowered his raised hand, then stepped onto the stairs, walking upwards step by step.

A faint smile appeared on his lips, but he didn't look back even once.

Howling winds, crashing waves, lightning and thunder, birdsong and fragrant flowers, a woman's silvery laughter...

A variety of noisy and chaotic sounds rose and fell, constantly echoing in Aozaki Mayuki's ears.

The world around us has become increasingly colorful and vibrant.

Aozaki Mayuki was stunned, feeling as if she had just woken up from a beautiful dream.

He looked around blankly and found that he was still surrounded by a barren and desolate land. He opened his arms, but did not know who to hug.

He returned from the high heavens to the Great Void Forest.

Aozaki Mayuki lowered her hands listlessly, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion and disappointment.

Just then, a series of unfamiliar and mysterious footsteps suddenly entered their ears.

He looked up and saw a figure slowly emerging from the darkness.

It was a white creature wearing a horned mask, the left half of which was broken, revealing half of a young man's face.

The young man had short, choppy black hair, a face as pale as paper, and eerie green eyes.

His limbs were long and slender, with a pair of wings on his back that looked like bat wings, and a dark green stripe on his face that resembled a tear stain.

This is a broken face, but more accurately, it should be described as a half-broken face that has not yet been completely broken.

He stared blankly at the man who was "embracing the whole world," remained silent, and then slowly walked towards the man.

The man in front of him seemed to have a strange attraction to him.

Aozaki Mayuki temporarily set aside her love for this world, walked up to the half-Arrancar, and carefully examined it from head to toe.

Based on the other party's very distinctive appearance, they already had some guesses about the identity of the visitor.

“...Wastod?”

Aozaki Mayuki asked with a smile.

To avoid startling the dazed young man, Aozaki Mayuki did not call out his name.

Ulquiorra Cifer, the fourth Espada in the original timeline.

When Ulquiorra was born, he was different from his peers.

He is a humanoid phantom, his body is pure white, and he has only sight as his sense of perception.

The companions around him were all completely black, with shiny eyes and teeth.

Due to his unique appearance and unusual habits, Ulquiorra was rejected and isolated by his own kind.

So he left the cave alone and wandered around Hueco Mundo, roaming in solitude.

During his long journey of wandering, he stumbled upon a strange white thicket.

This grove of trees has no color, no sound, and no fragrance; it seems to exist quietly, independent of the world.

For Ulquiorra, this thicket was the closest thing to nothingness he had ever seen.

At that moment, he made up his mind to bury himself in this endless nothingness.

When he stepped into that mysterious thicket, something unexpected happened.

The moment he touched the branch, the originally solid Void Mask on his face shattered automatically, turning from a Void into a half-broken mask.

"Could it be that the white grove of trees that Ulquiorra encountered was the Soul King's kidney fused with the Hogyoku?"

Aozaki Mayuki stroked her chin as she pondered to herself.

The truth about the Soul King's kidneys was something Aozaki Mayuki only discovered after absorbing enormous trees and jungles.

In essence, it is an important organ within the Spirit King's body that governs "balance".

This "balance" is not merely superficial, but extends to every minute detail, involving the subtle relationships and allocation among various "resources".

It is like a precise and complex ecosystem, where each part is interdependent and influences each other, and maintains overall stability and harmony through constant adjustment.

Take Aozaki Mazuki himself as an example. Although it seems that he simply took a nap after fusing with the Soul King's kidney.

But in fact,

During this process, his soul, spirit body, and spiritual pressure underwent a comprehensive adjustment, ultimately reaching an unprecedented state of "balance."

This "balance" is crucial.

Both physical fitness and control over spiritual pressure have seen a qualitative improvement.

The Kido techniques that are normally used can now unleash twice the power under the same spiritual pressure level!

This undoubtedly greatly enhanced his strength.

Looking at Ulquiorra in front of him, Aozaki Mayuki couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity.

The other person opened their mouth as if they wanted to say something, but couldn't utter a word.

"Is it because he recently became an Arrancar and hasn't gotten used to speaking yet?"

Aozaki Mayuki secretly guessed.

Ulquiorra Cifer, a being who constantly seeks meaning in the concept of nothingness.

He never listened, never ate, never touched, never rested, and had no companions.

Its only connection to the world is its pair of emerald green eyes.

He wandered alone outside this world, the things reflected in his eyes meaningless, and the things not reflected in his eyes simply not existing.

However, it was precisely this seemingly illusory existence that aroused Aozaki Mayuki's great interest.

"Even nothingness should exist in my world. If that's the case, then come to my world!"

Under Ulquiorra's questioning gaze, Aozaki Mayuki grinned and held out her hand to him.

Chapter 188 Growth

Four months later.

A cool breeze gently washed over her like a babbling brook; this was the first feeling Aozaki Mayuki experienced after regaining consciousness.

From the distant horizon came the cheerful calls of small white animals, their voices clear and melodious, like heavenly music.

At the same time, a girl's melodious laughter, as sweet as silver bells, could be heard.

With all her might, Aozaki Mayuki struggled to lift her eyelids, which felt as heavy as a thousand pounds, and slightly opened her eyes. A blurry yet bright light immediately entered her vision.

"Hmm... Your spiritual pressure has increased again?"

This wonderful feeling of complete comfort completely intoxicated him...

Due to being in a deep sleep for a long time, Aozaki Mayuki's consciousness became somewhat blurred.

The Hogyoku has already awakened, and it continues to enhance Aozaki Mayuki's existence.

After a long while, Aozaki Mayuki finally mustered her strength and slowly opened her eyes.

But that wonderful feeling still lingered in his mind, making him intoxicated and unable to extricate himself.

"Just the accelerated growth is so comfortable, I can't even imagine what it will be like when we finally complete our evolution!"

Aozaki Mayuki stretched and muttered to herself.

In a state of fusion, under the influence of the Hogyoku's power, his spiritual pressure increased at a terrifying rate.

Originally, it was expected that it would take several decades to break through to the first level of spiritual power, but now it seems that this time will be greatly shortened.

Aozaki Mayuki lay quietly on the soft bed, completely naked except for a clean white sheet casually draped over her body.

With many parts of his body exposed to the public without reservation, the scene caused the women who had spontaneously formed a guard to involuntarily swallow hard.

Aozaki Mayuki clearly felt the powerful spiritual pressure rising steadily within her body, and was delighted by it.

He's only one step away from reaching the first-class Spirit Might level!

Even so, without unleashing his Zanpakuto, he was confident he could contend with an ordinary first-class Spirit Might level expert!

"Has Lady Shingetsu woken up? You seem so happy, did you have a wonderful dream?"

Suddenly, a soft and melodious female voice entered my ears.

Aozaki Mayuki's face was filled with a pleasant smile as she slowly turned her head to look.

As far as the eye could see, a sharply defined bone mask, exuding a mysterious aura, appeared before them. Beneath the mask,

Her medium-length golden hair was neatly braided into three braids, and her bright, emerald-green eyes revealed a deep sense of care.

"How could one not be delighted to see such a beautiful and charming face upon waking up?"

Aozaki Mayuki gazed at the slightly tired Harribel, who had clearly been waiting there for a long time, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips as she chuckled softly.

Hribel seemed a little uncomfortable.