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Chapter 476: The Willpower to Withstand the Scorching Flame of Ryujin Jakka!
Chapter 476: The Willpower to Withstand the Scorching Flame of Ryujin Jakka!
Sensing the spiritual pressure and aura behind him, the Captain Commander's face showed a rare expression of surprise.
But just as he felt the danger and sidestepped, it was already a little too late.
Along with a few strands of white beard and a string of blood beads flying into the air, the Captain Commander, who couldn't dodge in time, now had a not-too-deep nor too-shallow sword scar on his chest.
Looking at the wound on his chest and then at the Night City before him, the Captain Commander now understood how Night City had endured.
Night City, at this moment, looked exceptionally disheveled. His clothes had long been burned to tatters by the flames, exposing his skin, which was covered in large areas of burns, even emitting a strong scent of charred flesh.
A short sword was still embedded in his waist, emitting a faint glow.
Under the glow, Night City's terrifying burns began to heal at a visible rate.
However, as a price for the healing, Night City's spiritual pressure visibly weakened.
But despite Night City's disheveled state, the Captain Commander showed no trace of ridicule; instead, he revealed a look of admiration.
The young man before him not only possessed exceptional strength and talent but also displayed a remarkable temperament that left the Captain Commander in awe.
The Captain Commander was well aware of Night City's Zanpakuto abilities, so he knew exactly what Night City had done.
When faced with his "Inferno Hell," Night City, with no means of escape, chose to endure.
Since the Captain Commander's spiritual pressure dominated, the 'Beyond' ability couldn't completely reverse the scorching heat and burns caused by Ryujin Jakka.
This young man used a portion of his Zanpakuto's reverse effect to withstand the intense heat and burns of Ryujin Jakka until he counterattacked when his opponent least expected it!
Describing it in words might not sound impressive, but no one understood the process better than the Captain Commander.
With Night City's formidable spiritual pressure, he endured the Captain Commander's "Inferno Hell" without being directly burned to death.
But this was a 6000-degree heat! If he had been burned to death or fallen unconscious, it would have been a relief.
Yet, this young man not only withstood the 6000-degree heat but also remained conscious throughout.
Due to his Zanpakuto's ability, he repeatedly endured burning, healing, burning again, healing again... This endless torture, akin to a cruel punishment, yet he didn't faint, and he even planned a final counterattack.
Such temperament and willpower were rare, even among the Captain Commander's opponents over the past two thousand years. Night City was undoubtedly among the top few.
Talent and ability determine one's growth rate, while combat experience and skills represent one's awareness and limits. But temperament and willpower prove how far one can go or how long one can survive in this world.
"Using your Zanpakuto's ability to endure my Ryujin Jakka's burns? I must admit, I underestimated your willpower. But while your physical injuries can be endured, the mental exhaustion cannot be ignored.
Night City, you're probably struggling to even stand, right?"
The Captain Commander was well aware of the power of Ryujin Jakka. Even if someone could physically withstand the 6000-degree heat, the pain endured would be enough to cause anyone to lose consciousness.
To be honest, Yecheng had just managed to remain conscious in the "Inferno Hell" and counter-attacked, and the Captain Commander had already acknowledged his mental strength.
However, despite his impressive display, the Captain Commander was also well aware that Yecheng, in this state, could no longer maintain the level of strength he once had.
"Don't worry about me for now. Through the recent battle, I've also discovered the only weakness in the Captain Commander."
As the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society for two thousand years, whether it's Spiritual Pressure, Zanpakuto, or the Shinigami's Soul Slashing Dance, the Captain Commander has indeed reached the pinnacle.
But there's one thing even the Captain Commander, as a powerful individual, cannot avoid. Due to the erosion of time, you have also aged.
Undeniably, your muscular build, covered in scars, is indeed intimidating, but it's not as formidable as your prime. Old man, your stamina should be struggling to keep up, right?"
Indeed, as time passed, the Captain Commander's combat experience may have become richer, and his fighting skills more refined.
But as the saying goes, the so-called 'Weakness in Old Age' and 'Wild Punches Beat Even Experts' are not just empty words.
Despite the Captain Commander's outwardly calm demeanor, Yecheng could sense that his breathing had become slightly chaotic, almost imperceptibly.
Even the most invincible beings cannot escape the erosion of time. The aging Captain Commander, with his diminishing stamina and endurance, had but one weakness.
The previous Captain Commander, despite his advanced age, relied on his powerful Spiritual Pressure, superb combat skills, and Soul Society's oldest Zanpakuto, the Blade of Flowing Flame, to avoid prolonged battles in most cases.
With a single draw and slash of the Blade of Flowing Flame, ordinary opponents would be reduced to ashes. This was why the Captain Commander's strength and invincibility had always been so deeply ingrained.
"Your courage is indeed impressive. Although my stamina is far from my prime, dealing with an arrogant young punk like you should still be a piece of cake."
Despite his physical exhaustion, the Captain Commander remained defiant.
Of course, in his estimation, Yecheng should have been on the verge of collapse. Even if his stamina had diminished, taking down a weakling like Yecheng, who was withering in the wind, was more than manageable.
Yecheng could heal his physical wounds with his Zanpakuto and Kido, but he couldn't recover from mental exhaustion in the same way.
"In that case, let's see who loses consciousness first due to mental exhaustion, or who gives up first due to lack of stamina, Captain Commander."
The Captain Commander may not want to admit his age, but he shouldn't underestimate Yecheng's mental strength and willpower. This level of exhaustion won't make me lose my combat awareness.
Is Yecheng's mental strength and willpower strong? Isn't this a joke? In the Dragon Ball world, Yecheng casually uses the King of the World Fist and Super Saiyan techniques with their massive side effects. If his will and mental strength weren't strong, how could he survive in a world filled with powerful beings?
The scorching heat of the Blade of Flowing Flame might be terrifying to others, capable of burning away their mental strength.
But for the resilient Yecheng, this level of exhaustion is indeed insignificant.
(End of Chapter)
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