Chapter 196 195: Broken Mask

In the Spirit King's Palace above the dome, whispers continued.

And in the lower realm.

At this moment, Arima Shizuya only felt a splitting headache, so much so that he couldn't help but kneel on the ground at this moment - his hands were slightly open, covering his cheeks from the left and right sides, Arima Shizuya's expression Quite twisted.

His head felt like it was going to split open.

Even if he wanted to suppress his emotions, at this moment, Arima Shizu could not help but let out a few low moans.

"There is a horse..."

Dongxian squatted down, as if he wanted to touch the other person to provide some comfort.

But the person involved does not seem to need this help.

He turned his right hand over and responded with a cold sweat, panting slightly.

"It's okay, I just haven't gotten used to it yet...don't worry."

As far as it was expected, for Arima Shizuya, this was no surprise at all.

——But it’s just a small price to pay for gaining power.

soon.

Arima Shizuya's breathing had already adjusted.

He half-raised his head again, and the expression on his face returned to its original appearance.

Adaptation is a process, and now Arima Shizuya is completely accustomed to this kind of perspective that can be switched between each other.

So……

What will the other new self look like?

His vision began to focus and close... and the swelling air around him was completely defeated and dispersed.

at the same time.

The transformed Yaksha clone also fully revealed its true appearance at this moment.

"hiss……"

Just the sound of breathing was as hoarse as a bellows.

Like a round thing sloshing in the water, amid the gurgling echo, the blood-red pupils turned from hazy to clear.

The slender claws slowly stretched out at this moment, crushing all the debris in front of them.

What comes to mind is the pure white background.

It doesn't have a trace of other brilliance on its body. It is like a condensed snowflake, revealing a pure and bright brilliance.

There is no doubt that Bengyu's attempt must be successful - Arima Shizuya's clone has indeed been transformed into a hollow form at this moment.

Yet at the same time.

The prison master couldn't help but frown.

Aizen Sosuke, he was obviously hesitant to speak at this moment.

He seemed to be hesitating something, and then he seemed to have made some kind of decision, and spoke softly at this moment.

"It's a little... different from what I expected."

Although it sounds quite peaceful, considering the current situation, this is actually a very scary thing.

After all, what makes the prison master say the words "unexpected" is outrageous and unreasonable.

However, if analyzed in conjunction with reality, it does not seem so exaggerated.

Because what is presented to everyone at this moment is not the appearance of a 'human' shape.

It was a figure that was more slender than a snake, but also highlighted a strange feeling.

It hovered above the ruins, but its body seemed to be stepping on the air, taking on a floating posture at this moment.

Aizen Sosuke's eyes narrowed for a moment.

I realized my ‘mistake’.

"I see, this isn't skin... but scales?"

And indeed it is.

On this snake-like body, the fine and compact scales are spread out like grains of rice, presenting a strong visual sense of unity.

"Although I haven't seen too much, this appearance... somewhat reminds me of the descriptions in some books."

The prison master said thoughtfully.

"A strange image that was once used as a totem belief in a certain country in this world."

Use another word to describe it.

Maybe use...

The three words ‘Eastern Dragon’ seem more appropriate.

In the dark basement, a milky-white oriental dragon was hovering over the ruins.

Its scales are fine and shimmering, emitting a silvery hazy brilliance, like the fragments of a broken star, overflowing with brilliance.

The slender dragon whiskers are erratic on both sides of the long snout, showing a smart and elegant look.

The claws on the front, back, left and right are slender but powerful, and the five distinct fingers float in the air, making grasping gestures from time to time.

Inexplicably, there is a solemn and inviolable sense of sanctity. Even at this moment, it seems to have a somewhat inexplicable divinity.

It's like...

My group should not witness each other's birth in a place like this.

It was supposed to live in the nine heavens and soar in the sky?

However... this feeling did not last long.

Because the half mask covering his head is too ferocious.

Like a protruding skull, the pale bone material has an uneven outline.

And among the pupils that appeared, there was no sense of brilliance at this moment, and they were all dazzling blood red...

In terms of image, it can be said to be extremely weird, but what makes Aizen even more surprised at this moment is other aspects.

Void mask.

Why does it look damaged?

As if he had touched some unseen territory, Aizen's brows instantly knitted tightly.

There seemed to be some inspiration flashing in his mind, but due to the current situation, Aizen was unable to delve into it in the end.

After all, the most important thing right now is the situation of Ma Jingya and his clone.

Opening his mouth slightly, the prison master pondered for a while.

The situation where we can see the Yaksha clone seems to be relatively stable. Now it is just floating not far away, but there is no more obvious movement.

This also seems to be a sign that Shizuya Arima has completely controlled the clone?

Thinking of this, Aizen said softly.

"Jingya-kun, although I don't think you don't know these things. But for insurance reasons..."

"It would be better for me to talk more and explain some of the situation to you."

"You know that there are also different levels in the virtual world, right?"

After breathing a long sigh of relief, Arima Shizuo stood up unsteadily.

My head is still dizzy, but it has gotten much better.

It's just chatting and talking, it doesn't affect it at all.

"Well, I still remember..."

With a simple and rough analysis, you can understand the joints and key points.

After all, judging from the apparent situation, virtual beings are generally divided into two types of creatures.

The ability is relatively average, even inferior, and can only attack normal humans, but cannot harm the category of the Death God.

It is usually called ordinary 'virtual'.

On top of this, beings that can possess the power to threaten the God of Death, and at the same time derive abilities in various aspects... are collectively called the 'Great Void'.

That's it.

This is the understanding among most Shinigami.

——Although it may sound absurd, it is the fact.

Intelligence and information are also a very important reference content.

Without this supplement, unequal information is the ‘normal’ in the serious sense. (Refer to the early days when Rukia thought that Daxu could only be defeated by royal spies)

Therefore, what follows is the ‘shared information’ within Team Aizen.

"There are three classification levels in the Great Void."

Arima Shizu also thanked Tosen Kaname who wanted to help him, and at this moment, he raised his head slightly and took a deep breath.

"The lowest Killian."

Most of them have a common appearance, as well as highly overlapping abilities and body types.

Their size is exaggerated, their movements are slow, and their IQ is about the same as that of wild beasts.

It has an image that looks like it is covered with a black cloak and wearing a white mask with a long nose... In the original work, the sense of oppression in the early stages was indeed exaggerated.

But after the plot was slightly expanded, it was quickly marginalized and turned into a bastard.

"There will be individuals among Kilians that can devour most of their kind, and during the digestion process, these guys will undergo physical changes."

In the process of evolving to a higher level, Killian will escape from the lowest state and become a Hollow close to animal-shaped armor.

Of course, there are also special individuals that may appear - for example, Aaroniro of the Ninth Blade in the original work. This guy is Killian, but he is a special type of aggregate.

“Then, there are the middle-class Yachucas.”

Possessing high abilities, most of the Arrancars in the original work belong to this class.

His IQ is already on par with normal humans, but because of his origin, he behaves wildly and without sociality most of the time.

As a middle-class person, Yachukas has the power to command and rule over low-level Kilian, and his strength is naturally of an undoubted level.

However, only to this extent, the end point has not yet been reached.

"These guys still need to further devour and evolve."

Yachukas have a desire for evolution and a fear of being devoured... so they usually behave more aggressively and cruelly.

"After that, there is a chance that Yachukas, who has devoured it to its peak, can go one step further."

"Correspondingly, some who are not qualified to continue evolving will stay at this level forever."

"If you don't advance, you retreat... This is the dilemma that Achiukas faces."

It's quite sad, but that's what the so-called 'virtual' is. After all, its existence itself is a manifestation of the law of the jungle.

"As for the final stage of Daxu."

"It's the group called Vastod."

"This is the highest-level Hollow in the literal sense. Compared to other similar creatures, it can even be said to be small...almost on par with humans."

But at the same time, its power is also exaggerated to the extreme.

With regard to its strength and status, it can almost be said that just after becoming a being at this level, Vastod has already stood at the top of all its kind.

Just like the name of the Gotei 13.

Even in the face of so many gods of death.

In the open world, there are only thirteen people who can be superior to other "similar people".

According to the distribution in the original work, the first four Arrancars are the identities of Vastod.

In terms of nature, it is basically like a prison master coming to divide the land among local tycoons. The original intention is to come up with something new and different.

But just like this, in the end, there are still a few virtual ones standing over everyone...

After pausing for a moment, Arima Shizuya briefly sorted out the knowledge in this area based on the description.

Now he has gained something new.

Vastod has the smallest body, but possesses the most terrifying power, and has thoughts and wisdom far beyond other similar creatures.

He abandoned wildness and roughness.

In the end, he gained reason and power.

The evil soul ultimately pursues these things...

Would it be possible to say that this is the "return to nature" of the soul in another sense?

'Only by being like a human can we master the real power? '

While thinking, Arima Shizuka turned his head and looked at his side.

Although the prison master did not continue to make suggestions at this moment, the long-term experience of getting along has made Arima Shizuka clearly know the other party's intentions.

"Teacher Aizen, you are worried... that my clone's qualifications are not up to standard."

Although there was no response, the fact at this moment was indeed the case.

For creatures with clear class distinctions like Hollow, appearance is a direct reflection of judging strength.

Similarly, it is just as Arima Shizuka said before.

The Yasha clone that was unable to show a human-like appearance and now showed a ‘beast’ state.

Perhaps from the perspective of the Hollow’s qualifications, this is a congenital deficiency and insufficiency.

After all, just look at the Hollow White next door and you will understand... When that guy was formed, except for his hands turning into blades, he was outstanding in his human appearance.

Facing such a result, Aizen’s emotions were a little complicated at the moment.

Disappointed?

Perhaps a little, after all, he did give it full expectations, and subconsciously thought that this might be the pinnacle that surpassed all masterpieces.

And facing such a result at this moment, it was just a loss of consciousness, which was also a reasonable reaction.

But compared to these subjective emotions, Aizen’s heart at this moment was more of a self-blaming silence.

If he could know the result earlier.

From the perspective of Aizen Sosuke, he would never agree to Arima Shizuya’s request.

Just for this achievement, he let his godson suffer these unnecessary tortures...

How inappropriate.

It was also his own dereliction of duty.

Looking at the silent prison master, Arima Shizuya also wanted to respond.

But he just opened his mouth halfway, and his expression couldn't help but change slightly.

It was not because of physical discomfort, but at the same time, everyone present heard a hoarse roar.

"Ka!"

There was a loud bang.

The wall that was originally used to separate the basement was suddenly pierced, sand and gravel flew, and smoke and dust filled the air.

Dongsen Yao grabbed Arima Shizuya's shoulders and stood in front of him.

The prison master took two steps forward.

The azure spiritual power condensed into a stream, like a rushing waterfall, blocking the fine smoke and dust outside.

Dongsen Yao's expression was unusually serious. He reacted a little slowly. At this moment, he could not tell what was going on at the first time with other senses.

At this moment, he could only ask.

"What's going on?"

The answer to him was a light chuckle from the prison master.

Aizen Sosuke showed an interested expression at this moment.

"Another of our creations."

"Bai."

"It actually rushed straight over?"