Infinite: Start as a ghost

"What is your purpose, old ghost?"

Chapter 177 Inner Reconstruction

"Didn't you already know my purpose?" Jiang Jiu said, "To become stronger."

"How powerful do you want to be?" Yanlong asked. "Since you intend for us to become candidates for Spirit King, it means you don't want the position of Spirit King. Do you want to become an existence more powerful than the Spirit King?"

"Spirit King, this is a supreme being. We dare not even imagine that we might have the hope of becoming Spirit King, we have never even considered it. But what about you?"

"If you do succeed, what are your plans afterward?"

"If becoming the Spirit King would allow you to control the Three Realms, then it means you're not after those two things."

"so what?"

"What exactly is your purpose?"

Hearing these words, Jiang Jiu didn't know how to respond.

The purpose is clear, of course, and the intention is very clear.

But he couldn't bring himself to say those words.

The first goal is to continuously become stronger, because crises are endless.

Even if he becomes the Soul King, he can only dominate one side of the Bleach world, nothing more.

What about outside this world?

Since it's an infinite series system, there are still countless worlds I haven't explored. Would becoming a Spirit King guarantee safety?

How many anime worlds can be connected to the universe?

How many worlds can involve gods and demons?

Let alone the universe, gods and demons, even just in the world of power, the Spirit King is not invincible; he is still far from being invincible.

For example, the will of the alchemical world.

The little black man was so powerful, almost invincible in the world, and nearly refined the entire Earth to become a god. So what happened?

They were instantly reduced to their original form by a flick of a finger from a true god.

The fact that the little black man could refine the entire Earth shows that even if he is not as good as the Spirit King, at least his level of cultivation is not too far behind.

For example, in the One-Punch Man world, could Soul King defeat the native gods?

Can he defeat Saitama, the protagonist of this work?

It'll probably still be a matter of one punch.

And then there's the Dragon Ball world, where a mere flick of a finger can destroy the world.

Soul King...can he defeat Krillin?

These are all at the physical level; it's possible there are also supernatural or bizarre anime worlds.

In some horror and eerie anime worlds, the supernatural beings are probably extremely dangerous, perhaps no less so than those in "Ju-on" or "Ringu".

Horror isn't the main thing; the most important thing is the eeriness.

Who can guarantee that attacks from spirits will be effective against those eerie entities?

Those are supernatural beings, beings that defy common sense, and cannot be ignored.

Besides, if the system sends you to that world, how could it possibly leave you without any danger?

This is one of the reasons.

The second reason, of course, is to gain powerful strength so that they can stay in the original world for a long time and spend time with their remaining relatives.

Of course, if possible, he would also like to gain the ability to travel between worlds.

The third reason was that he wanted to figure out what the system was.

Perhaps becoming stronger is the only way to get closer to the truth.

Thinking of all this, Jiang Jiu sighed: "I really must become a being even more powerful than the Spirit King."

"I cannot tell you the reason, but the only guarantee I can make is that I will not be a threat to you."

"But I must also warn you that although we are at odds with this world, we are not evil beings, and everything must be based on the first and foremost condition of world stability."

"Otherwise, I will personally deal with you, let alone Soul Society and Hueco Mundo."

The sudden change in style made the group feel uncomfortable.

"Why are you suddenly so serious?" Yanlong asked. "Did something come to mind?"

“Yes,” Jiang Jiu said, “but as I said, I can’t tell you.”

Yanlong noticed Jiang Jiu's heavy mood and stopped talking.

Jiang Jiu said, "You all continue your cultivation. I'm going out for a walk; I want to be alone for a while."

As he spoke, he left the base and went to a mountain to look up at the moon.

If he doesn't think about these things, he'll feel himself getting stronger all the time.

Thinking about all this, Jiang Jiu immediately felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.

He's a homebody, dislikes martial arts, and has a lazy personality, but reality forces him to relentlessly pursue the path to becoming a powerful figure.

Although I am delighted to be getting stronger, the reason for this joy is ultimately just that I have taken another step closer to my goal.

Looking at his own body, Jiang Jiu smiled bitterly: "Back then, I chose to become a ghost in order to achieve immortality."

"But when I become a being stronger than the Spirit King, this ghostly body will probably lose its meaning."

"So, why did I choose to become a ghost in the first place?"

"In the eyes of someone of the high position like the Spirit King, what difference is there between ghosts and humans?"

Jiang Jiu was lost in confusion.

After pondering for a while, he suddenly laughed: "Ridiculous, how could I think about such a trivial question?"

"Of course, it's to survive!"

"If it weren't for this ghostly body supporting me, I probably would have died countless times already, and I wouldn't be able to do other things so recklessly."

"If I had chosen to be a human being back then, my growth would probably be far less than what I have achieved today."

"I...don't regret...becoming a ghost!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Jiu's mood improved considerably.

"Hehe, this is so unlike me, so pretentious."

"Relax for one night. I'll start training in the power of the Mask tomorrow."

Chapter 178 Blood

The next day, Jiang Jiu ignored everyone and began to sense the power of emptiness within his body.

Now, his Hollow power surpasses that of the Shinigami.

If it were someone else, they might have already blurred out.

Jiang Jiu doesn't know how to deal with the Arrancar form, but he does know a little about the Mask form.

But there is a problem.

Jiang Jiu... has never entered her own inner world.

His Zanpakuto is soulless; it has a name but no spirit.

Because his Zanpakuto was not made of asakusa.

The name of this Zanpakuto was given by himself and has no real meaning.

So here's the question: how does he become a masked figure?

He had thoroughly understood the spirits of the Arrancar and the Visored by absorbing several former Espada and the Plum Needle, but his situation was different from others, and he needed to find a way on his own.

In fact, he only knew two methods.

One type is like Ichigo Kurosaki, who overcomes the Hollows within his body.

Another type is the Hōgyoku.

Jiang Jiu possesses the power of the Hollow, so theoretically she should be able to transform into a mask on her own without needing the Hogyoku.

But how will he achieve this goal?

Kurosaki Ichigo's Hollow has been with him since birth, a condition Jiang Jiu didn't have.

"Wait a minute." He suddenly remembered something.

"When I created the Breath of Earth and the Breath of Beginning, didn't I enter the inner world?" Jiang Jiu recalled a distant memory: "Are these two inner worlds the same?"

"I need to find a way to get in and take a look." Jiang Jiu pondered, "But how can I get in?"

Both times I entered, it was because I had already gained some insights, and I entered passively, unable to actively explore my inner world.

Jiang Jiu kept thinking: "How did Kurosaki Ichigo enter the inner world?"

"By the way, he was helped by the Masked Men."

"But how did you get in?"

"Is it a demonic path or a prop?"

It was too long ago, and he couldn't remember the details.

"Sigh... I guess I'll have to ask someone else." After thinking it over, that's the only thing I can do.

"You want to enter the world of Zanpakuto?" Coral Island appeared beside him without warning, startling him.

"Wow... why did you suddenly come here?" Jiang Jiu said irritably.

"Oh, I was going to tell you about my new discovery, but then I heard you talking to yourself the whole time," Coral Island chuckled.

"A new discovery?" Jiang Jiu exclaimed excitedly, "You've discovered the secret of my blood?"