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Chapter 774: Re-Evolution, Lan Ran's Final Mirror Flower Moon Water?
Chapter 774: Re-Evolution, Lan Ran's Final Mirror Flower Moon Water?
In the original storyline, Lan Ran's evolution was interrupted and sealed due to the incantation within him.
However, due to the unexpected turn of events, Pururi Kiyotsugu's backup plan failed to take effect on Lan Ran. Thus, the sixth form, unseen in the original narrative, emerged!
As Kurosaki Ichigo unleashed his Final Crescent Moon Thrust, the Collapse Sphere deemed the fusion of the Zanpakutou and the Shinigami as a higher life form and dimension. Consequently, Lan Ran underwent an evolution in this direction.
The Mirror Flower Moon Water in Lan Ran's hand did not disappear but merged with his body, akin to Ichigo's Crescent Moon, becoming a new source of power.
Following the naming convention of the Final Crescent Moon Thrust, Lan Ran's current state should be called the "Final Mirror Flower Moon Water."
However, describing it as "final" is not entirely accurate, as for Ichigo, using this external power required sacrificing his Shinigami abilities, making it a one-time affair.
Lan Ran, on the other hand, is different. His power stems from the Collapse Sphere, making it permanent.
With the fusion of his Zanpakutou, Lan Ran's body began to exhibit the characteristics of Ichigo's Final Crescent Moon Thrust, possessing the abilities of the Zanpakutou.
Not only did his spiritual pressure intensify, but he also ascended to a higher dimension, and his body became as ethereal as the Mirror Flower Moon Water.
Ichigo's "Moonless Sky" struck Lan Ran once more, but this time, Lan Ran's body dissipated like ink, only to instantly teleport in front of Ichigo and deliver a counterstrike.
As blood splattered, Ichigo, caught off guard, was struck in the chest. This marked the first time Ichigo had been injured since using the Final Crescent Moon Thrust.
Upon witnessing this, Pururi Kiyotsugu and Kurosaki Zangetsu instantly grew anxious.
Ichigo, in his Final Crescent Moon Thrust state, was their strongest asset in this battle.
If even Ichigo couldn't defeat Lan Ran, then no one else stood a chance.
The situation became clear: Lan Ran, empowered by the Collapse Sphere, had evolved to the same level as Ichigo. Meanwhile, Ichigo's Shinigami powers had been gradually depleted over the prolonged battle.
Once the Final Crescent Moon Thrust state ended, Ichigo, devoid of his Shinigami abilities, would undoubtedly face certain death against Lan Ran!
As Ichigo's life hung in the balance, Kurosaki Zangetsu, unable to bear the thought of losing his son before his eyes, was about to rush forward without hesitation.
If his son were to die here, he couldn't face Kurosaki Masaki, let alone the fact that he had taught Ichigo the Final Crescent Moon Thrust and sent him to fight Lan Ran.
Just as Kurosaki Zangetsu was about to make his move, someone else acted even faster. As Lan Ran's casual sword pressure was about to strike Kurosaki Ichigo, Yecheng's figure suddenly appeared between the two.
Facing Lan Ran's arm-waved sword pressure, Yecheng concentrated his Ghost Dao Power, shattering the slash with a single strike!
"Young one, do you require outside assistance?"
As Yecheng turned with a smile and asked, Kurosaki Ichigo's face immediately took on a dazed expression.
Because of what happened when he first encountered danger in the real world, Yecheng also appeared in time and said the same line.
But times have changed, and Sosuke Aizen is no longer the Hollow Basekan he once was. Kurosaki Ichigo is also no longer the Shinigami novice he used to be.
Ichigo acknowledges that Yecheng is very powerful, but the current Aizen is not someone an ordinary Shinigami can contend with.
Even someone as strong as Yecheng would be defeated by the current Aizen, so at this moment, Ichigo forced himself to stand up, his weak body barely holding him up as he spoke, "Yecheng, I understand your desire to help me, but the current Aizen can only be dealt with by me..."
Before Ichigo could finish his sentence, his body was already thrown towards Kurosaki Isshin and the others by Yecheng.
After doing all this, Yecheng turned to face Aizen and spoke, "Captain Aizen, you're really good at transformations. Since the start of the battle, you've changed back and forth quite a few times, haven't you? So, what exactly are you now? A Shinigami? A Hollow? A Zanpakutou or a human? Surely you're not some hybrid creature, are you?"
Hearing Yecheng's question, Aizen's heart filled with rage, but his expression remained elegant as always.
He is now an existence comparable to a god and has no interest in showing off to a small fry like Yecheng.
It's normal for those who are on the ground to not understand the greatness of those who stand above them.
"The evolution of life inevitably brings about changes in form, just as humans evolved from apes and went through multiple stages of transformation.
I thought Captain Yecheng and I were of the same kind, but I didn't expect your understanding to be so shallow. It's a bit disappointing."
"So, after Kurosaki Ichigo, is Captain Yecheng going to be my opponent now?
But let me be frank, in my eyes, Captain Yecheng is no different from an ordinary Shinigami.
After all, for someone as powerful as me, the difference between one hundred and one thousand is minuscule.
I'm just curious, after seeing me now, does Captain Yecheng regret giving up the Collapse Sphere? After all, you should have been the one with this power."
As a perfectionist, Aizen has always been bothered by Yecheng's decision to discard the Collapse Sphere.
But soon, he realized that if he defeated Yecheng here, his last bit of concern would be completely gone.
After all, Aizen will only continue to evolve, while Yecheng will remain in the past as a stepping stone.
"Captain Aizen is quite bold to say that. When did I ever say that I had already used my full power in the previous battle?
And has Captain Aizen not considered why the Collapse Sphere chose me? Regret? No, no, no. If evolution requires enduring such a massive side effect, I would never accept it.
After all, I'm an appearance enthusiast. I wouldn't be able to accept my handsome face turning into that neither human nor ghostly form you had before."
As Yecheng finished speaking, his body began to emit a substantial blue spiritual pressure! Yecheng's entire body was soon enveloped by a physical spiritual pressure, and its intensity quickly surpassed that of a captain-level Shinigami.
However, Aizen, standing not far away, maintained a calm demeanor as he observed Yecheng's unleashed spiritual pressure.
Although Yecheng's current spiritual pressure was powerful, in Aizen's eyes, it was nothing extraordinary.
(End of Chapter)
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