Chapter 201 Reverse reality and turn false into true!
Two figures stood on a low, bare hill.

The small world called Valley is full of such stones. They form low peaks that stand tall in this world.

Yan Long's gaze could not help but become fixed.

It was just because, after Xia Mu appeared, a faint red mist appeared in the originally peaceful valley. This had never happened before. What made him even more awe-inspiring was that when Xia Mu's gaze fell on him, he felt a trembling from the depths of his soul.

terror!
Great horror!
But their clan's thousand-year plan is about to be completed, and they absolutely cannot let these changes ruin the original plan. As long as the plan succeeds, it doesn't matter even if they die.

But all this has a prerequisite, that is, you must not die before the plan is completed.

He swung the knife in his hand and slashed in the air.

Countless ghosts appeared and rushed towards Xia Mu and Ye Yi on the hill.

During the long years, Yan Long's ancestors struggled to survive in the Broken World. Finally, after years of hard work, they mastered the method of controlling the owed souls. It was because they mastered this method that they wanted to take revenge on the Soul Society.

Although the fighting power of the Soul-Breaking Creatures is average, they should be able to stop the enemy for a while under the attack of a massive number of Soul-Breaking Creatures.

That’s what Yan Long thought.

Xia Mu watched the ghost emerge and come towards him, but he was thinking about something else in his mind.

'According to the records of Soul Society, the souls are the energy separated from the void. They are pure souls, like a blank sheet of paper, and the corresponding souls, as carriers of memory, are the beads of remembrance.'

"No memories, just a collection of energy. Isn't this similar to spirit particles? Can I absorb them?"

Xia Mu thought so.

The next moment, an extremely strange suction force erupted from the red fog.

Before these ghosts got close to Xia Mu, their existence quickly disappeared and were then absorbed by Xia Mu.

Almost at the same time, Xia Mu felt his own strength increase slightly.

Although it is a tiny trace.

But this trace is extremely pure.

A long time ago, Xia Mu discovered that he had the ability to absorb spirit particles.

But he rarely uses this ability to kill innocent people or slaughter beings with high concentrations of leptons.

Logically speaking, with such abilities, he only needed to slaughter some in the Great Void Forest, and the spiritual particles he absorbed would be enough to push him to an extremely powerful position.

But Xia Mu didn't do that.

Because after using and further studying this ability, he discovered some limitations of this ability.

First of all, there is a threshold for each absorption. Only when he absorbs all the spiritual particles he absorbs at the moment and increases the upper limit of his own spiritual power, can he absorb more spiritual particles to break the limit next time.

The second is that some spirit particles contain some soul will, and perhaps their original owners have died.

But this is the world of the soul. Even if the gods of death and hollows die, their souls do not completely dissipate, but re-enter the cycle of reincarnation. Only those who are killed by a Quincy will have their soul and will completely erased.

Xia Mu has absorbed nothing of this kind of spirit particles.

If there is too much, it is equivalent to causing oneself to be... polluted.

Therefore, after realizing this, he did not carry out the indiscriminate killing.

Rather than absorbing the high concentration of spirit particles released from the bodies of the dead, he later preferred to absorb the ownerless spirit particles in the air.

Maybe it's not strong enough, but the God of Death has plenty of time. As long as there is enough time, he will eventually become extremely powerful.

But today, this missing soul in the valley broke some of Xia Mu's past cognition.

"There is no personal will, only an instinct, and this instinct cannot last for too long... Isn't this soul-depleting thing the best...nutrient?"

Ye Yi was originally prepared to take action.

Maybe the strength of the soul-deducting creatures is not strong, but their numbers are large enough.

She decided to clear a path for Natsuki to help Ichigo.

However, before the souls could get close to Xia Mu, they disappeared on their own.

This scene made her stunned again.

"As expected of Xia Mu!"

Coming back to his senses, Yoruichi secretly praised himself.

That’s right, if we act together with Xia Mu, there’s no need for me to do anything myself.

After so many years, Xia Mu's strength has already reached an extremely terrifying level.

The mastermind behind the current incident may have some sophisticated means. If he succeeds, he may destroy the Soul Society and the human world in one fell swoop.

But in the final analysis, they are just a group of losers. They did not directly break into Soul Society like Aizen and make a big fuss there. The people behind the scenes only dared to hide in Dangai. With such strength, it clearly shows that their strength is insufficient.

Because of lack of strength, the only way to retaliate is this.

After Xia Mu realized that Qianhun was unusual, the way he looked at Qianhun again was different.

The soul that was controlled by Yan Long and attacked him was absorbed by him with the help of the red mist in the first place.

But on Ichigo's side, there are still many souls missing.

Ichigo has already used his Bankai, and even used the Hollowification ability that he used at the Double Death Hill that day.

The terrifying crescent swept across, tearing apart the enemies standing in front of him.

However, Yan Long and several of his subordinates continued to attack Ichigo, frantically trying to stop him from rescuing Akaneshizuku.

The next moment.

Xia Mu took a step forward.

Relying on the unique spatial transfer ability brought by the red mist.

He came in front of Ichigo.

The scarlet Zanpakuto blocked the attack launched by Yanlong's subordinates.

"teacher."

Ichigo looked at Natsuki who appeared in front of him and couldn't help but call out.

Xia Mu did not respond to Ichigo, but just a thought moved him, and in an instant, all the souls blocking the way began to melt away. This scene was extremely strange.

Immediately afterwards, all kinds of strange attacks emerged from the red fog.

Or the red mist condenses into crimson ropes, binding the enemy's bodies and restricting their movements, or perhaps crimson arrows are shot at them.

All this happened in a flash.

Sometimes, Xia Mu doesn't even need to engage in direct confrontation with the enemy.

As long as he is within the range covered by the red fog, he can use the spirit particles in it and manipulate them like a Quincy to launch various attacks. In fact, Xia Mu's ability is even more bizarre than that of a Quincy.

These red mists are like extensions of Xia Mu's hands and feet, containing his will.

He can manipulate inorganic matter like Kenpachi Zaraki and activate multiple Kidō at the same time.

Everything in the red fog can be controlled by it.

Natsuki did not use this ability when fighting against Aizen.

Because he knew that facing an opponent like Aizen, this ability was useless. Instead of launching strange attacks within the range, he chose to take the great power into himself, gather the red mist, and strengthen his own strength to fight against Aizen.

But these guys right now are obviously not as good as Aizen.

Xia Mu didn't even have the intention to fight them head-on.

With countless attacks.

Soon, Yan Long and several of his subordinates were overwhelmed by the massive spiritual particle attacks.

They died one after another.

As the leader of these people, Yan Long is slightly stronger.

After all his subordinates died, he actually held on to the end.

But even so, he was seriously injured.

Looking at Xia Mu standing in the red mist.

He then looked at Ichigo, who was using his ultimate speed to rush towards Akaneshizuku who was bound in the giant tree.

Yan Long knew that his life was about to end.

However, he did not feel bad about it. On the contrary, he showed a crazy smile on his face, "It's too late, it's too late."

"Once the ritual is initiated, this world will enter the countdown to destruction. Even if you rescue him, you cannot change this outcome."

"You will be buried in this world together with me."

"But you don't have to worry. It won't be long before the real world and Soul Society will be destroyed, and those people will be buried with us!"

Yan Long finished his last words.

A spirit arrow pierced into his heart amidst his horror.

"Have you finished talking nonsense?"

Xia Mu had no intention of letting Yan Long continue talking nonsense.

Why do these villains like to say some nonsense when they are in desperate situations, as if what they say can stimulate him.

After easily getting rid of Yan Long and several of his subordinates.

Natsuki looked in Ichigo's direction again.

Relying on the high mobility after Bankai, Ichigo quickly climbed up the big tree, and then, a black crescent swept over, and the big tree that bound Akaneshizu was cut open, and Akaneshizu's body immediately fell from it.

Ichigo quickly caught Akaneshizuku and brought her aside.

"Akira, are you okay?"

Ichigo asked her quickly.

"I'm fine." Akane Shizuku shook her head and said she was fine, but in reality, she knew she wouldn't be around for much longer.

Her essence is the bead of remembrance.

Although I don't know why, he suddenly turned into the god of death and gained his own consciousness.

But in the previous process, those owed souls chased her, and her power was constantly being stripped away, which made it impossible for her to maintain her own existence. It would not be long before she would completely dissipate between heaven and earth.

However, Akane Shizuku did not feel any regret.

On the contrary, being able to truly live and get to know Ichigo was enough for her.

Maybe the memories in her mind belonged to others, but after meeting Ichigo, he also had memories of his own.

These memories with Ichigo were unique and belonged to her.

This is something that no one else can take away.

It is also a symbol of her existence in this world.

She looked at her surroundings again, "This world is about to be destroyed."

As a bead of remembrance, she herself was separated from this world.

Therefore, she can keenly perceive the situation in this world.

When Ichigo heard what Akaneshizuku said, his expression changed slightly.

But he knew what the consequences would be if this world was destroyed.

"How could this be?"

Didn't he save Akane Shizuku? Why would this world be destroyed?

Ichigo couldn't accept this outcome.

at the same time.

Soul Society, in the Technology Development Department.

Urahara Kisuke and Kurotsuchi Mayuri both personally took action and operated the equipment.

"The Hollow is shrinking rapidly. It will be destroyed in about half an hour. By then, the aftermath of the destruction will destroy the Broken World Passage, and then the real world and Soul Society will be brought closer!"

The bad news came from Urahara Kisuke's mouth.

When some captains who were guarding nearby heard this, their expressions changed slightly.

Some people couldn't help but blame the person who took the lead in handling this matter.

"What on earth is Captain Natsuki doing?"

"Why did you let things get to this point?"

Captain Yamamoto did not complain about Natsuki's poor performance.

He just instructed Urahara Kisuke: "Wait a little longer. If the situation is really out of control, release the Kidō Cannon to destroy the space around the Void, so as to reduce the impact of this incident."

"Yes!"

Urahara Kisuke responded.

In the broken world.

Xia Mu didn't know that those guys in Soul Society had already complained about him. He gathered the red mist, and in a flash, he came to Ichigo's side.

He also heard what Akane Shizuku said.

"Don't worry, this world will not be destroyed."

Ichigo and Akane Shizuku couldn't help but look at Natsuki.

Yoruichi didn't come closer, but looked at Xia Mu with interest.

Sure enough, this is Xia Mu.

No matter what the situation is, you can always play the corresponding cards.

So far, she has never seen Xia Mu fall into desperate situation.

The closest one was probably the one at Xuye Palace that year.

But even that time, Natsuki managed to turn the tables by relying on his powerful and strange Bankai.

"Teacher, what should I do?"

Ichigo asked Natsuki.

"You just have to watch."

Natsuki said to Ichigo.

The next moment, the scarlet Zanpakuto in his hand changed again.

"Swastika!"

In an instant, the entire space began to shake, and countless pieces of rubble collapsed and cracked.

The place where Ye Yi was standing suddenly collapsed, and she had to use instant step to move away.

Ichigo's expression was solemn.

He was in a delicate mood.

Is the teacher really trying to stop the destruction of the world? No matter how you look at it, it looks like he is preparing to destroy this world with his own hands.

Just as Ichigo was doing this.

Natsuki's Bankai has been completed.

The scarlet Zanpakuto had turned into silver-white, looking extremely holy.

A knife was swung out.

The invisible force instantly enveloped the entire valley.

This world is not particularly big.

If the world is too big, even for Xia Mu, it would be difficult to prevent the world from self-destruction.

And not a big world.

With his current spiritual pressure, he can temporarily turn back the time of this small world to the point before it fell into self-destruction.

Unlike Ichigo.

Because Akaneshizuku is deeply connected to this world.

When Natsuki used the power of Bankai to stop the world from self-destructing, she could clearly feel that the world that was originally shrinking and destroying began to open again, and the trend of destruction was stopped.

"very nice."

"That way there's no need to destroy any insights."

Akaneshizuku couldn't help but whisper to herself.

This world was nearly destroyed because of her existence, and the Soul Society and the real world were also about to suffer heavy damage due to the destruction of this world.

Now, this has been stopped.

Even if she died the next moment, she would be satisfied.

Thinking of this, Akane Shizuku couldn't help but turn her head and looked at Ichigo who was shocked by Natsuki's Bankai power and said, "Ichigo."

"Akira, what's wrong?"

Ichigo quickly asked Akaneshizuku.

"It is nice to meet you."

Akane Shizuku said so.

Ichigo looked at Akaneshizu with some confusion. He heard a hint of "farewell" in Akaneshizu's words. Was it his illusion?
time flies.

Soon, this world became stable because of Xia Mu.

Perhaps after a long time, it will eventually disappear like the countless small worlds in the Broken World, but at this moment, this world does continue.

Because the world has not been destroyed.

Naturally, it will not affect the real world and Soul Society.

It was also at this time.

In Soul Society, the warning signs on the Technology Development Bureau's testing equipment also disappeared.

“The tendency toward frivolous self-destruction has stopped.”

"It's over!"

Urahara Kisuke told good news.

When the news spread throughout the Gotei 13, everyone couldn't help but celebrate.

Previously, the streets of the real world were reflected in the sky of Seireitei.

They all knew what the outcome would be for Soul Society.

However, they also firmly believed that the captains could prevent this from happening.

Stop the world from being destroyed.

The fact is just as they expected.

This incident was successfully prevented.

After this incident was over, someone couldn't help but sigh.

"As expected of Captain Xia Mu!"

"We have once again turned the tide."

This was said as if they were not the ones who had previously accused Xia Mu of doing a poor job.

……

This world.

In a cemetery.

The events in the Calling Valley ended, and the trend of the world's destruction was stopped.

The storm came to an end.

Natsuki Yoruichi brought Ichigo and Akane Shizuku back to the real world.

And after coming to the present world.

Akaneshizuku immediately made a request to Ichigo.

Just take her to the cemetery that day.

Although I know that I am the Pearl of Missing, the memories in my mind all belong to others.

But before she disappeared, Akaneshizuku still wanted to know whether Akaneshizuku had ever existed.

On that day, she had recalled some of her memories of the present world, so she ran to the cemetery, but because she encountered Yan Long's subordinates, she did not explore the entire cemetery.

Now, I am about to die.

She really wanted to know an answer.

Even if there is no trace of my existence, it doesn’t matter.

After all, he knew Ichigo.

This already made her very happy.

Let your life end in this cemetery.

Walking in the cemetery with Akaneshizuku on his back, Ichigo finally understood what Akaneshizuku had said before.

That was really saying goodbye to him.

This made Ichigo even more uncomfortable.

He had already rescued Akaneshizuku and prevented the destruction of the world, preventing things from developing in the worst direction, but he could not save Akaneshizuku's life.

"Ichigo, don't feel bad."

"I am already very satisfied to know you and live a real life."

On Ichigo's back, Akaneshizuku felt Ichigo's sadness. Although she was about to die, she did not show any despair or pain. Instead, she comforted Ichigo.

If Ichigo hadn't said such words, he would have been better off, but the more he said such words, the more uncomfortable he felt.

"why?"

"Why is this happening..."

Ichigo felt extremely uncomfortable.

"Because she is not a real life."

The deep voice reached Ichigo's ears.

"Everything about her is pieced together from other souls. Her memories and powers all come from other souls."

Ichigo couldn't help but look up, only to see a figure appear in the cemetery.

It was Natsuki.

"teacher……"

Ichigo called out softly, and then with a hint of sadness, he asked Natsuki, "Is there really no way to save Akane?"

"Under normal circumstances, her demise is inevitable."

"I have already told you the nature of her existence."

"In fact, the fact that she could exist for such a long time is a very rare thing in itself. After all, when the Missing Pearl returned to the human world, she had actually begun the process of extinction. This is part of the return of the empty reincarnation."

Ichigo's mouth opened slightly, wanting to speak, but he didn't know what to say.

At this moment, Xia Mu's tone suddenly changed again.

"However, as long as we can change the essence of her existence and define the false her as real, she may be able to survive."

Ichigo's eyes hardened as he looked sharply towards Natsuki.

"Is this kind of thing really possible?"

"How do you know it's not possible if you don't try it?"

Natsuki retorted to Ichigo.

The next moment, under the gaze of Ichigo and his sad Akaneshizuku, Natsuki drew his Zanpakutō.

"Swastika!"

Without performing the Shikai, Natsuki activated his Bankai once again in one go.

Ichigo had seen Natsuki's Bankai once before. Although he didn't know what ability it was, it stopped the destruction of Jiaogu and prevented the situation from deteriorating. There was no doubt that it was an extremely powerful Bankai.

Now, Natsuki has used his Bankai again, can he really save Akane Shizuku?
he does not know.

I can only choose to watch.

Xia Mu didn't explain either.

The ability of his Zanpakutō, Shikai, has been developed to the extreme, but as for Bankai, he has not used it many times. Each time he used it, it was only displayed when necessary.

The main reason is that Natsuki's Bankai is too powerful.

It is possible to tamper with things that have already happened.

Everything in the universe can be reversed.

In the past, Xia Mu would reverse things that had already happened and make them go back to the time before they happened.

And today, on Akaneshizuku, Natsuki wants to try out another ability of Bankai.

That is to "turn the false into the true", to make Akaneshizuku, who has no existence essence and is a false soul, become a true soul with the essence of existence.

In an instant, Xia Mu's spiritual power was rapidly consumed.

During this process, Akane Shizuku, who was about to dissipate, began to solidify.

(End of this chapter)