Chapter 1524 - 47: Thanks for That

Chapter 1524: Chapter 47: Thanks for That

The reason why all the captains had this reaction was entirely because of the spirit energy fluctuations around them.

At this moment, the spirit energy fluctuations around the Double Punishment Execution Platform were identical to the spiritual pulse that erupted at the First Squad’s residence earlier.

Boom!

A golden pillar of light shot into the sky, and Soi Fon, Kuchiki Bai Zai, and others scattered. Only Yamamoto Genryūsai and Jing Le Chunsui remained still. The two exchanged a glance, knowing what the other intended to do. The wooden cane in Yamamoto Genryūsai’s hand shattered, Flowing Blade Like Fire was drawn and stabbed into the ground, and Jing Le Chunsui did the same.

They did this to suppress the spirit energy fluctuations beneath the mountains, preventing the spirit energy explosion from shooting straight into the sky. If that were to happen, all the Deputy Captains present would die.

Thump!

The execution platform built on the edge of the mountains instantly fell to pieces, with the cross of the Double Punishment Execution Platform collapsing first, and large pieces of debris falling into the forest below.

The Eye of the Apostle in mid-air relayed this scene into Su Xiao’s vision, who was currently situated in the forest below the mountains.

"It’s successful. You have half an hour, no, at most 20 minutes. That old man is completely monster-level, and he has his proud disciple Jing Le Chunsui to boot. 20 minutes is the limit."

Su Xiao spoke within the forest, the ground beneath his feet covered in a large alchemy array diagram. This was an energy circuit. The spirit energy explosion on the execution platform earlier was triggered by him. Unfortunately, due to the short preparation time, the spirit energy explosion was suppressed by Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.

Su Xiao hadn’t intended to kill the captain-level Soul Reaper with this spirit energy explosion anyhow. His purpose was to hold up Yamamoto Genryūsai and Jing Le Chunsui, knowing these two would not let those deputy captains die.

The spirit energy explosion fizzled out as soon as it began, but just as Yamamoto Genryūsai and Jing Le Chunsui suppressed it, a layer of the plasma net spread out. Outside this net was an aggrieved-looking Bubu Wang. Whether it was high-purity spirit particle balls or the plasma net, both were set up by him within the mountains.

Negative Ion Plasma Superconducting Devices floated in mid-air, forming a plasma ball with a diameter of twenty meters that trapped both Yamamoto Genryūsai and Jing Le Chunsui inside. Despite their formidable combat effectiveness, they couldn’t break open the plasma net in a short time. The Negative Ion Plasma Superconducting Device is the foundation of the Bana Dwarf Tribe’s existence in the Void.

The tier position of the Bleach World cannot be compared to the Void. In the Void, some invasive races can easily flatten the Bleach World. Not even the ultimate big boss, Yhwach, can stop them. Yhwach can only act with impunity within the Bleach World because he is omnipotent and omniscient there. If he faced the races traveling through the Void, his almighty abilities would be limited, due to the different world tiers.

As for the Demon Clan, a top-notch race in the Void, their combat effectiveness is not even on the same dimension; the old folks of the Demon Clan are far more terrifying than Yhwach. Not to mention the Spellcasters on the Arcane Eternal Star, who can even strip away the spirit particles of the Bleach World, causing the world’s rule system to collapse.

After the execution platform completely collapsed, the plasma ball floated up into the sky, occasionally distorting, but the fire within couldn’t spread out.

With the collapse of the execution platform, chaotic spirit energy drifted in the air. To avoid being affected, the Soul Reapers landed in the forest below. Rukia was unharmed, thanks to Sister Hua’s protection.

Sister Hua charged through the chaotic spirit energy and arrived in the forest. Her investigations had finally uncovered the secret of the Central 46 Chambers that morning, revealing that all forty sages and six judges were dead.

Upon discovering the upheaval in the Central 46 Chambers, Sister Hua remained calm because she had already pieced together the entire situation. She found that the previous spirit energy pulse was unrelated to Aizen’s death; they were two separate incidents.

Whether it was Komamura Sajin’s death or the Zanpakutō theft, none were related to Aizen’s demise. These incidents were mere smoke bombs, causing the captains to overlook Aizen’s death in the short run.

Therefore, Sister Hua separated these two matters: Komamura Sajin’s death, the Zanpakutō theft, and the spirit energy pulse were pinned on Su Xiao, while Aizen’s demise and the upheaval in the Central 46 Chambers might be connected.

Given the peculiar feeling of ’Aizen’s Dead Body,’ Sister Hua felt that the ’deceased Aizen’ was suspicious, and his death seemed like a fuse that connected all these incidents.

After untangling these matters, Uzohara Retsu did not make them public because she sensed that such events were not the work of just one or two people; she suspected that there was a traitor within the Guard Court Thirteen Teams. Meanwhile, the ryoka who intruded into the Jingling Court seemed more trustworthy, as their goal was simple: to save Rukia Kuchiki.

Three figures burst out of the forest, rushing toward Sister Hua.

"Ichigo?"

Rukia Kuchiki, behind Sister Hua, was full of disbelief. She hadn’t expected Ichigo Kurosaki to show up at such a time.

"Rukia, are you alright?"

The male Soul Reaper beside Ichigo Kurosaki spoke, his head full of red hair, with bandages wrapped around it.

"Lianci, what is going on?"

Ichigo Kurosaki moved his somewhat numb arm. He had just tried to perform a ’hero saves the beauty,’ but ended up getting directly blasted back by a spirit bomb.

"Now’s not the time to discuss this. Quickly think of a way to rescue Rukia; she’s... hard to deal with."

The Kurosaki Squad had three people; aside from Asanai Renji, there was also a slightly dark-skinned woman, Yoruichi Shihoin, the 22nd head of the Shihouin Family. She knew how strong Uzohara Retsu was.

"Ah, it’s quite lively, Captain Ukitake, can I interpret your previous actions as openly rebelling against the Jingling Court?"

Gin Ichimaru smiled from a tree branch. He had not yet exposed his intentions, so he still belonged to the Jingling Court’s side on the surface.

With the situation unfolding as it was, the Contractors observing from afar were puzzled, not understanding what was happening.

As Uzohara Retsu, Ichigo Kurosaki, Gin Ichimaru, and others faced off, two more figures rushed out of the forest: Soi Fon and Kuchiki Bai Zai.

There were seven people present, aside from Gin Ichimaru and Uzohara Retsu, the others were unsure of what the current situation was, so no one acted.

"Don’t worry about so much, just save Rukia first."

Ichigo Kurosaki raised his hand to grasp the hilt of the sword over his shoulder, the bandages entwining Zangetsu unfurling.

"Ichigo, calm down."

Yoruichi was aware that this strange standoff was unusual. She had a feeling that someone was orchestrating all of this.

"Ichigo Kurosaki, how long do you plan to stand there dumbfounded? As per our agreement, I’ve already provided you the opportunity to rescue Rukia Kuchiki."

A familiar voice for Sister Hua resonated, causing the gentle smile always present on her face to vanish.

Su Xiao leaned against an ancient tree, with Bubu Wang squatting beside him.

Ichigo Kurosaki curiously looked at Su Xiao, but upon seeing Bubu Wang beside him, understanding dawned on him.

"Then, thank you."

"Ichigo!"

Yoruichi Shihoin attempted to cover Ichigo Kurosaki’s mouth, but it was already too late. Ichigo Kurosaki indeed didn’t recognize Su Xiao, but he recognized the helpful Bubu Wang next to him.

Hearing Ichigo Kurosaki utter "then thank you", Asanai Renji beside him stepped back a few paces, staring incredulously at Ichigo Kurosaki, his eyes questioning: ’Do you really know what that guy did within the Jingling Court?!’

"No need to thank me, after all, we are collaborators."

As Su Xiao spoke, he patted Bubu Wang’s head. By now, Ichigo Kurosaki sensed something amiss, with several pairs of eyes fixed on him.