The battle exploded into violent motion once more.
Uchiha Madara materialized out of nowhere right in front of Aizen, unleashing a fist infused with terrifying power.
The suffocating force pressing downward felt as though it could crush the very heavens and earth.
Aizen's reaction speed was equally astonishing. His Zanpakuto radiated a vibrant blue light as a wave of immense Spiritual Pressure violently erupted from his body to meet the strike.
BOOM!
A world-ending explosion erupted between them. The shockwave instantly obliterated all surrounding architecture, triggering a violent tremor that shook the foundations of Soul Society.
Taking the fight higher, both combatants soared into the sky, continuing their lethal duel in mid-air.
At this point, Aizen had gone completely serious, pushing his combat capabilities to their absolute limit. Madara, refusing to hold back any longer, opened his Rinnegan.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Both men exchanged hundreds of lethal blows in the span of a single breath. Under the strain of their catastrophic impacts, the surrounding space began to crack, forming hairline fissures in the fabric of the sky.
Down below, the vast majority of onlookers could not see their figures at all. They could only hear a continuous sequence of ear-splitting sonic booms echoing overhead.
Even the Captains and Vice-Captains could barely capture fleeting afterimages.
In the entire battlefield, perhaps only Lin Xuan and Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto could track every single detail of the high-speed duel.
At this moment, Lin Xuan had actually pulled out a plush sofa, inviting Rukia Kuchiki and Kukaku Shiba to sit down beside him. The three of them comfortably sipped tea while watching the grand battle unfold above like a high-budget movie.
Following another violent collision, the two fighters pushed off each other, landing on floating rock debris hovering in the air. They locked eyes, both breathing heavily as their brows furrowed.
Madara looked at Aizen Sosuke and said calmly, "Not bad. Your strength can actually be considered decent!"
Deep within Aizen's eyes, a rare trace of solemnity had replaced his initial arrogance. *'Where on earth did these people come from? To think they possess such absurd power... They truly are making me more and more curious.'*
On the surface, however, Aizen maintained his cool, composed demeanor. "You are quite formidable yourself. What is your name?"
"Listen closely. I am Uchiha Madara!" Madara replied coldly.
"Very well. I shall remember your name," Aizen said softly. "Though you are destined to die beneath my blade momentarily, I will not forget it."
Madara sneered. "Hmph! If you have the ability, then prove it!"
Before his words even finished echoing, Madara charged forward, weaving jutsu mid-flight.
Susanoo!
A colossal Perfect Susanoo materialized around Madara. Its massive chakra blade, coated in a shimmering layer of Armament Haki, cleaved downward directly toward Aizen!
"Bakudo #81: Danku!"
Dense Reiatsu condensed in front of Aizen, forming a massive, invisible defense barrier that clashed head-on with the descending chakra blade.
BOOM!
A deafening roar echoed through the sky. To Aizen's shock, although his Danku managed to absorb the bulk of the impact, the sheer weight of Madara's Haki-infused strike actually managed to pierce right through the barrier!
Aizen's expression shifted slightly, though the corners of his lips quickly curled upward again. "Fascinating... truly powerful. I am becoming increasingly interested in the power you wield!"
"Hado #99: Goryutenmetsu!"
A giant, roaring dragon formed of concentrated Spiritual Pressure erupted forth, shattering the air as it surged violently toward Madara's Perfect Susanoo.
This technique concentrated Aizen's immense Reiatsu, emanating a terrifying aura that sent shivers down the spines of everyone below, making them feel as if their bodies had been frozen solid in ice.
"Interesting! This move actually seems to pack a punch!" Madara laughed madly.
In the next second, a dense layer of black Armament Haki rapidly coated the outer shell of his Perfect Susanoo. At the same time, Madara gathered a massive sphere of energy in his hand.
BOOM!
A brilliant Ki blast shot out from the Susanoo's hand, colliding directly with the incoming dragon of Spiritual Pressure!
A catastrophic explosion enveloped the sky.
Had Lin Xuan not raised a protective barrier at the critical moment, the collateral shockwaves alone would have completely wiped Seireitei off the map!
"Terrifying! The strength of these two is utterly monstrous!"
"Are they even human?!"
"I can't believe that Ryoka was the one who acted to protect Seireitei... His strength is insane, effortlessly blocking an attack of that magnitude!"
"Stop blabbering and get further away! If we get caught in their crossfire, we're as good as dead!"
The Soul Reapers in Seireitei were frightened out of their wits by the devastating collision, scrambling toward the outer perimeter in a panic. Remaining anywhere near the battle was suicide for someone of their strength.
Head Captain Yamamoto turned to look at Lin Xuan, who was sitting relaxed on his sofa, and let out a quiet, complex sigh.
Meanwhile, the clash in the sky raged on.
Aizen relentlessly unleashed high-tier Kido spells with horrific destructive power, yet Madara consistently blocked every single assault completely unharmed.
The duel grew increasingly violent and bloody.
Aizen's figure suddenly materialized at Madara's flank, his hand brimming with concentrated Reiatsu.
"Sage Art: Shadow Style Thunder Blast!"
Madara instantly entered Six Paths Mode. A cluster of dark, invisible lightning lashed out from his body, enveloping Aizen in an instant!
Aizen's heart jolted as a sudden sense of fatal crisis gripped his soul. Raising his Zanpakuto to guard, he retreated at maximum speed.
BOOM!
Even so, he was struck by the residual dark lightning, sending him flying violently backward through the air.
Aizen was inwardly shaken. *'What kind of power is this?! It's so bizarre—it actually manages to disperse my Reiatsu directly upon impact!'*
This enemy was far too strong, and far too many variables had exceeded his calculations. He had been fighting for so long, yet he hadn't managed to deal a single decisive blow to Madara.
And Madara was just one man. That Lin Xuan sitting casually below was the true monster that terrified him!
To this day, Aizen had yet to glimpse the bottom of Lin Xuan's true capabilities.
As thoughts flashed rapidly through Aizen's mind, he made a swift decision.
*'It seems... it is time to make a temporary retreat. There is no need to fight these lunatics to the death here!'*
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