Suddenly, a faint fluctuation, which completely defied the physical laws of Hueco Mundo and even the entire Bleach world, rippled through Aizen's captain-level perception, like a pebble thrown into still water.

He gracefully stopped what he was doing, his gaze behind his glasses sharp as a knife, instantly locking onto the source of the fluctuation—in the shadows at the edge of his workbench, lay an inconspicuous, thumb-sized, jet-black crystal lying quietly.

It is neither a thing of Hueco Mundo, nor does it exist in Soul Society or the human world.

Its very existence carries a sense of incongruity, as if it were "forcibly embedded" into this world, yet it perfectly conceals all its aura. If it hadn't actively released that faint fluctuation, even Aizen would probably have been unable to detect it.

"Oh?"

Aizen's lips curled into a playful smile. He gathered spiritual pressure at his fingertips, carefully enveloping the black crystal and bringing it close to his eyes.

The crystal felt cool to the touch, neither gold nor jade. Inside, it seemed as if chaos was slowly rotating, containing a grand and profound sense of law that he had never encountered before, even surpassing the feeling that the Hogyoku gave him.

"A creation that transcends worlds? Or... a 'gift' from a higher dimension?"

Aizen's glasses reflected the light of the Hogyoku, and also revealed the unprecedented interest rising in his eyes.

His powerful spiritual senses scanned repeatedly, trying to analyze it, but it was like throwing a stone into the sea; he only felt an indescribable sense of "invitation."

A thought arose in his mind—this crystal might be the key to surpassing the Spirit King and transcending the shackles of this world.

He needs more information.

Almost without hesitation, Aizen made a bold decision.

He carefully manipulated the restraint device, gently touching a corner of the Hogyoku, the core containing the power to grant wishes, to the black crystal.

"Om..."

The moment the Hogyoku touched the black crystal, a sudden change occurred!

It was not a dramatic explosion, but a silent, conceptual "connection".

The black crystal suddenly lit up, emitting a soft yet irresistible purple-gold light that instantly enveloped Aizen and the Hogyoku in his hand!

Aizen's pupils constricted as he tried to mobilize his spiritual pressure to resist, but he was horrified to find that in the face of this light, his proud captain-level spiritual pressure was like a candle flickering in the wind, easily suppressed and smoothed out!

He couldn't even feel the shift in space; it was as if the concepts of time and space had been distorted at that moment.

The light vanished the next moment.

Aizen discovered that he was not in Hueco Mundo, nor in Soul Society, nor in the human world.

He stood on the edge of a massive, unimaginably huge… “platform”.

Beneath his feet lay a sea of ​​clouds flowing with the light of billions of stars, and above him stretched a vast, boundless sky, sparkling with stars, yet it was none of the star regions he knew.

The air was filled with a spiritual aura so rich it was almost tangible (or rather, a "celestial spiritual aura" that was even higher than spiritual particles), and with each breath, his long-stagnant spiritual pressure level began to loosen slightly!

Further away, countless magnificent architectural complexes, each with its own distinct style yet exuding a powerful aura, float above the sea of ​​clouds: resplendent palaces, colossal towers wreathed in lightning, forests flowing with the river of life... unimaginable races roam among them, some riding magical artifacts and flying swords, others riding exotic beast star rafts, all in perfect order.

At the center of the platform stood a colossal purple-gold gate that reached the heavens and the earth. The gate was tightly closed, and it was engraved with mysterious runes that were incomprehensible yet pointed directly to the Great Dao. Just looking at it made Aizen's soul feel a trembling heaviness and insignificance.

A similarly enormous plaque hung above the door, its three large characters formed by ineffable laws. Although Aizen couldn't recognize its form, its meaning was directly imprinted deep within his consciousness:

[The Multiverse Exchange Ranking!]

"Boom—!"

A vast, majestic, and terrifying thought, seemingly the embodiment of the will of the entire universe, swept across the entire platform without warning.

Aizen trembled violently, and a sense of fear and submission, stemming from his very life instinct, rose from the depths of his soul!

This thought wasn't directed at him; it was merely the unconscious "breathing" of its own existence that made him feel as insignificant as a speck of dust!

This far surpasses the spiritual pressure of Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, which can burn mountains and boil seas, and even... far exceeds the power that the Spirit King might possess in his deductions!

"The Great Luo Heavenly Court... it actually exists?!"

A tremendous wave of emotion surged within Aizen. For the first time, the composure behind his glasses vanished, replaced by utter shock and disbelief.

His prized illusions and the Hogyoku he regarded as his ultimate reliance were as laughable as children's toys in the face of this vast heavenly might!

This was no power system he knew; this was... the true "Heaven"!

Just then, a calm, unwavering voice rang out beside him, clear as a whisper in his ear, yet carrying a timeless quality:

"Welcome to the Great Luo Heavenly Court, the Reception Temple, visitors from another world."

Aizen turned around abruptly and saw a young man wearing a dark robe embroidered with strange magatama patterns (different from the Shinigami robe) who had silently appeared beside him at some point.

The young man had a handsome face but a sickly pallor, and his eyes were as deep as an ancient well, as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of life.

What startled Aizen the most was that this young man didn't exude any spiritual pressure (from the Shinigami system) or powerful energy leakage, yet he gave Aizen an extremely dangerous feeling, like a giant abyss beast lurking beneath a calm sea.

More importantly, the other party seemed to completely ignore his ability to create illusions and illusions—he did not use the ability to create illusions and illusions, but the other party seemed to exist naturally in the "reality".

"you are?"

Aizen quickly suppressed the turmoil in his heart and regained his outward elegance and composure, but his inner vigilance had been raised to its highest point.

"Fighting Angel, Uchiha Itachi."

The young man nodded slightly, his tone flat and expressionless.

"By order of Lord Madara, the master of the Toubu, we await here. His Majesty the Emperor has sensed that the 'beacon' has been activated, and the object it carries (his gaze swept over the Hogyoku still tightly held in Aizen's hand) has considerable 'potential'."

"His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor... sensed the Hogyoku?!"

Aizen felt another chill run down his spine.

He instantly realized that his every move, from activating the beacon to carrying the Hogyoku, was being watched by that supreme being!

The control exerted by the Great Luo Heavenly Court is simply unfathomable!

"No need to be nervous, Mr. Aizen Sousuke."

Itachi Uchiha seemed to see through Aizen's thoughts, but his tone remained calm.

"The Heavenly Court welcomes talented individuals from all realms. As long as you follow the order, you will have a chance. The 'beacon' in your hand is the key to the 'Worldly Exchange List'. Any wish, any need, can be fulfilled here as long as you pay the 'price'. Including... power beyond the limits of your world, true immortality, and even... replacing the 'Spirit King' you speak of."

Aizen's breath hitched slightly. Replace the Soul King!

This is precisely his ultimate goal, which he has been planning for a thousand years!

The other party so casually pointed this out and even promised to fulfill it?

"cost?"

Aizen's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of inquiry.

What constitutes a sufficient price?

"Everything of value."

Itachi Uchiha pointed to the massive purple-gold gate.

"Unique insights into the laws of nature, rare and precious materials, important world information, items containing powerful destinies... even your own story and karma. The 'World-Wide Exchange Ranking' will assess their value. The 'Core of Wishes' in your hand is a good stepping stone."

Aizen looked at the Hogyoku in his hand, then at the giant gate that seemed to connect to infinite possibilities.

To replace the Spirit King and control the cycle of life and death... the temptation is too great!

He was not a naive person; he knew that behind this "transaction" there must be unfathomable control. However, the tip of the iceberg that the Great Luo Heavenly Court had shown had completely overturned his understanding.

This may be his only chance to break free from the constraints of the world, or it may be... an even bigger prison.

How do I redeem it?

Aizen finally asked, his eyes flashing with a mixture of ambition and caution.

"Use the communication beacon of will to present your 'products' and 'demands' on the list. The list will respond."

Itachi Uchiha explained,

"However, Lord Ban said that your talent and ambition may be of use to the Heavenly Court. If you are willing to join the Fighting Department and fight for the Heavenly Court to conquer the heavens and eliminate the rebels (he added meaningfully, such as those contractors of 'Paradise'), you will not only have priority in the exchange, but also have the opportunity to comprehend the core mysteries of the Investiture of the Gods, and obtain the qualification to share the Dao Fruit with the Eight Departments, truly... immortal and indestructible."

Immortal and indestructible! Sharing the Dao Fruit with the Lords of the Eight Divisions!

Aizen's heart raced uncontrollably upon hearing those words.

This seems to be a higher level than replacing the Spirit King!

"I need to understand the order of Heaven."

Aizen said in a deep voice, not immediately agreeing. He needed more information to assess the risks and benefits.

"wise."

Uchiha Itachi nodded.

"Before you make your decision, you may come with me to tour a corner of the Heavenly Court. The vastness and strict order of the Great Luo Realm cannot be fully described in words."

He gestured for us to enter, not towards the gate to the Myriad Realms Exchange List, but towards the Rainbow Bridge leading to the floating palace complex deep within the sea of ​​clouds.

Aizen took a deep breath of the air, which was brimming with immense energy, suppressed the turmoil surging in his heart, and stepped forward to catch up.

He understood that, regardless of whether the road ahead led to a bright future or an abyss, from the moment he picked up that beacon, his destiny had completely deviated from the path of the world of death and been swept into the chaotic torrent known as the "Great Luo Heavenly Court".

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Emperor, who sits high on his throne, and Madara Uchiha, the unfathomable leader of the Fighting Division under his command, are perhaps watching this "big fish" from another world with great interest.

Chapter 277, Multiverse Exchange Ranking

"please……"

Uchiha Itachi made a simple "please" gesture, not towards the terrifying giant gate of the Multiverse Exchange List, but towards the rainbow bridge that extended into the depths of the sea of ​​clouds and connected countless floating celestial palaces and divine palaces.

The Rainbow Bridge itself is constructed of pure spiritual light; stepping on it feels like walking on a frozen galaxy.

Aizen suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his gaze behind his glasses sharp as a hawk, frantically analyzing and imprinting everything he saw and heard.

He followed Itachi's steps, his posture still elegant and composed, but every step was filled with unprecedented caution.

The Rainbow Bridge weaves between buildings of various shapes and sizes.

They passed by a huge, floating platform shrouded in an invisible force field, its interior distorted, but it wasn't a battle; rather... it was the refining of stars!

Several figures (the elite of the Fighting Club) wearing dark armor similar to that of Itachi Uchiha, but with more intricate and ferocious patterns, were seen working together to wield unimaginable power.

Their target was not living things, but a "dead star" hundreds of miles in diameter that had been forcibly confined here!

The boundless celestial energy transformed into tangible chains of laws, binding, compressing, and forging the stars.

The hard star core melted like wax under the fire of the laws, stripping away impurities and finally being refined into a primordial essence radiating the pure power of the earth and stars, which was then inhaled by one of them.

The entire process is silent and efficient, filled with a sense of absolute control over matter and energy.

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