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Want to give it a try?
The system calmly guided, "No, I have a second option."
Suppressing his impulse, Aizen, his glasses reflecting light, regained his composure and pulled out another, even smaller one: "Hōgyoku Prototype".
"Let's try this prototype!"
If it fails, the only consequence will be a single chipped chip damaged.
Anyway, it's not fully formed yet. If things go wrong, we can just continue to raise Quincy races to make the Hogyoku.
"You're really cautious."
"fine."
Aizen answered calmly, and slowly brought the Holy Grail and the Hogyoku prototype closer together.
The purplish-purple glow and the bright golden light gradually drew closer.
With Inazaki's "wish"
As he made his vow, the golden Holy Grail gradually melted into the nascent form of the Hogyoku, and the nascent form began to mature.
Even the usually composed Aizen couldn't help but reveal a hint of excitement and fervor.
"It's about to succeed!"
Boom! A dark purple spiritual pressure suddenly erupted, pulling Aizen's massive spiritual pressure to suppress it and prevent it from leaking out.
The creaking and groaning sounds proved Aizen's pressure; his spiritual pressure, which was arguably the strongest in Soul Society, was being gradually eroded and squeezed. Such a commotion directly alerted Ulquiorra outside the door and the Espada who had rushed over.
Even at this moment, Ulquiorra could hardly move forward, bending over and struggling to withstand the two terrifying spiritual pressures as he stepped into the palace.
"What terrifying spiritual pressure! What kind of enemy is Lord Aizen fighting?"
"That unfamiliar spiritual pressure seems to be slightly higher than Lord Aizen's."
"Stop talking nonsense! Lord Aizen is supreme!"
"Zomali you"
"Quiet down, everyone. The situation isn't what you think."
Despite the immense spiritual pressure from the two figures, Stark walked past them as if nothing had happened, yawned, and said casually.
The pupils of the other ten blades contracted.
The Vastods were able to act normally, but the pressure on them made their faces look uneasy; they were nothing like the Starks who remained so calm.
However, a few people noticed something amiss; Stark's seemingly languid profile was already beaded with cold sweat.
"Success!"
A joyful shout brought them back to their senses.
The terrifying spiritual pressure receded rapidly like a wave, and the Espada who entered the palace saw their large figures joyfully clutching something they recognized very well.
Those Espada who had achieved Breaking Five, Surface Transformation, and Shinigami Transformation all knew very well that this thing was called the Hogyoku! "Lord Aizen, you are..." Nelliel's melodious voice had just begun when Aizen raised his hand to stop it. Aizen looked up and scanned the crowd, a thought forming in his mind.
Try out the power of this brand new Hogyoku.
In the system evaluation, this Quincy Hōgyoku has already reached the required level. The Hōgyoku itself is already considered complete; what it lacks is only the right amount of spiritual energy to supply it later.
The Holy Grail has no shortage of energy; replenishing this portion means acquiring the Hogyoku. Then comes the power of the Holy Grail that elevates the Hogyoku to a new level.
"This is a brand new Hogyoku. I wonder if any of you would like to try out its new power?"
Aizen spoke with a faint smile.
The new Espada of the Hogyoku narrowed their eyes, each with their own thoughts.
Stark: Was that Hōgyoku that caused that spiritual pressure just now? What a nuisance.
Nereil: What exactly does Lord Aizen mean? Barragan: Damn it! That bastard Aizen has gained new power again! When will I finally get my revenge? I am the true King of Hueco Mundo!
Numasekha: Let others test the waters first.
Compared to the complex and calculating Vasto Lordes, the lower-ranking Espada have far fewer concerns; their current extraordinary status and power are entirely due to Aizen's favor.
Upon hearing that they could gain new power, whether they were dissatisfied with their current status or simply wanted to become stronger, they couldn't help but show their desire.
"Let me, Zomary, accept Lord Aizen's grace!"
"Get out of my way! First place has to be mine. I've had enough of this low ranking."
"Heh heh heh heh, Grimmjow, you're ranked low because you're weak! I, with the most potential to become a Vastod, am the one most qualified to be the first to gain this new power."
Watching these people argue, Aizen simply chose the most obedient one.
With a smile on his face, Aizen said softly, "You're the one, Zomary."
"Thank you, Lord Aizen! Praise be to Lord Aizen!"
Overjoyed, Zomary instantly appeared before Aizen using Hibiki, his face filled with anticipation.
Chapter 510 Another Vastord, Obtaining 2/3 of the Physical Body
"Ah! Ahhhhhh!"
Amidst his agonizing screams, Zomalli underwent a transformation.
Boom! Zomali appeared in a completely new form, looking exactly the same as before, but the bright purple spiritual pressure emanating from him caused the expressions of the Espada present to change drastically.
"This level of spiritual pressure"
Barragan's eyes widened, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "Another Vasto Lorde? Can a single Hogyoku easily create a Vasto Lorde-class Hollow?"
I'm not reconciled! I'm extremely unwilling to accept this.
While the others, also from the Wastodd family, exhibited somewhat strange emotions, none were nearly as intense as Barragán's.
For example, Nellyel, Halibel, and others, while valuing strength, did not intentionally pursue becoming Vastodes. Rather, they were naturally gifted and gradually evolved into Vastodes through combat, or were born Vastodes like Stark.
Only Barragan is the truly ambitious "King of Hueco Mundo".
Aside from his extremely troublesome special ability, his spiritual pressure is not outstanding among Vasto Lordes. It was through countless years of hard work and battles that he reached the Vasto Lorde level, and then, with the power of decay and aging, he became the King of Hueco Mundo.
This hard-won status and pride were instantly taken away by this guy named Aizen Kazunorou! The birth of each of the five-star, the masked, and the Shinigami-like beings made him feel that the chances of turning the tide were slim, and now the mass production of Vasto Lordes made him feel even more hopeless.
Those closest to him, even the Espada, sensed his emotions and couldn't help but sneer.
"Foolish fools, still dreaming of becoming kings under Lord Aizen's command?" Nnoitra sneered inwardly, but her eyes burned with intense longing.
He was the most ordinary and unremarkable Mantis Hollow, but through his efforts he became the number one Adjuchas-class Hollow. As long as he can become Vasto Lorde, that damned King of Hueco Mundo will eventually be defeated and eliminated by him.
When he decided to risk his life for Aizen in exchange for power, he knew he no longer had the chance to resist Aizen. The power that extremely arrogant man could bestow at will was always insignificant and beyond his own reach.
"The results were truly beyond my expectations."
With a smile and a word of praise, Aizen said softly, "Was it the Quincy power that worked, or the properties of the Holy Grail? You have a real body now, don't you, Zomary?"
With a whoosh, the Espada's gaze sharpened, staring in astonishment at Zomary, who was absorbed in his power, even ignoring Aizen's mention of the "Holy Grail."
The physical body! As everyone knows, both Hollows and Shinigami have physical forms.
Unlike wandering spirits that cannot take physical form in the mortal world, humans can touch them even though they cannot see them, and they possess a "physical body" capable of eating, drinking, and excretion.
In essence, it is still just a spirit, a soul that ordinary people cannot see.
The "" that Inizes now particularly emphasizes
This is absolutely not just a casual remark; it refers to the "physical body" in the true sense.
"Um"
Coming to his senses, Zomali belatedly realized and exclaimed in astonishment, "Indeed, there's a subtle difference between this body and the previous one. Is it a real physical body?"
For some inexplicable reason, Zomali felt a surge of joy and excitement that made him want to cry.
Why did he idolize Aizen to the point of faith? Because of prejudice! The Shinigami's prejudice against Hollows, as if the existence of Hollows meant they had to be killed.
In fact, most beings who have fallen into the void have been induced to reveal the dark side of human nature. Devouring humans or killing each other are instincts; their very existence is a sin.
Even the original Aizen, and even the current Aizen, harbors a deep dislike for the Hollow race as a whole.
This is not contradictory.
Wanting something and disliking something.
Possessing things isn't contradictory, is it? At the level of a Hollow, reason can suppress instinct. Apart from their survival form, they are no different from humans. This is why Aizen is now willing to regard these Espada as his subordinates.
Otherwise, even if it's due to sentimentality, a Shinigami's aversion to Hollows wouldn't disappear.
Zomalli himself was particularly disgusted by this prejudice, or rather, he felt wronged.
Aizen's appearance gave these Hollows an opportunity, granting them greater power as a Shinigami and providing them with the means to survive.
Whether genuine or feigned, in Zomary's eyes, Aizen was a "god" who saved them.
Now that he has a real physical body, in Zomali's eyes he is no different from a human. Except for the power that humans do not possess, from a life perspective, Death has no right to be prejudiced against him anymore.
This made Zomary, who already fervently worshipped Aizen, feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards him.
"Lord Aizen, Zomary will forever remember your kindness!"
The now-powerful Zomali, however, knelt down and performed a remarkably humble and sincere bow.
Aizen smiled slightly and commanded, "Stand up, Zomally."
"Let me see your new Resurrection Blade. I'm sure you won't disappoint me."
"must!"
Zomalli raised his head, his eyes filled with determination.
"Calm down, you cursed monk!"
A surge of bright purple spiritual pressure erupted, and under its influence, Zomari's physique slowly began to change.
This pose of releasing the Zanpakuto amazed Aizen. Normally, Zomary's release required rotating his head ninety degrees, bending his Zanpakuto into several pieces to form a circle, and then strangely releasing mist to complete the release.
Now that the methods of releasing the Zanpakuto have changed, it's possible that the form and abilities of the Zanpakuto will also evolve.
Whoosh! The image of Zomali that reappeared was almost unchanged, except that his eyes had become more mysterious and dangerous, and his skin had an extra layer of pink skin.
"This is completely different from my previous Resurrección."
Nelielu muttered to herself.
"The fifth stage of breaking through to the human form is the evolution of a Hollow as it gradually approaches human form, while the Resurrección is the release of its original form by sealing it into a core within its Zanpakuto."
Szayelaporro adjusted his glasses and explained with a hint of excitement, "The closer the Resurrección form is to a human, the more perfect the true completion of the Breaking Five and Surface transformation is. Originally, Stark, Numasekhar, and I were the closest to the perfect Breaking Five and Surface transformation after our Resurrección. Now, purely in terms of the perfection of Breaking Five and Surface transformation, Zomary has surpassed me, and even his spiritual pressure has surpassed me."
Nereil.
Lord Aizen originally sought to combine the power of Hollows and Shinigami to break through their limits, but now it seems that neither Hollows nor Shinigami are perfect, because we are both lacking the most important thing: the human body!
"What's the meaning"
Helibel frowned.
"Breaking through to the fifth level, the deeper and stronger the transformation, the closer one gets to human form. Doesn't this mean something? Although I don't want to admit it, weak humans may be the most indispensable factor on the path of evolution. This time, the transformation of the Hogyoku was not simply to give Zomari a physical body, but to combine the body and spiritual power closely like the Quincy. This is the fundamental reason why Zomari has leaped through so many levels in one go!"
Clap clap clap! The clear applause awakened the group from their sudden realization.
Aizen clapped and praised, "You and I think about the same thing."
It seems you have completely given up on the path of imitating Stark, Szayelaporro.
Chapter 511 All Members of Vaxu 3/3
Immediately afterwards, Zomally demonstrated his Resurrección ability.
It's essentially the same as his original ability; he still controls the target by focusing his eyes on the same part of the body. Now, he doesn't have fifty eyes, but he can control a much larger number.
Because his eyes are no longer limited to controlling only one mark with one eye, there is no longer a limit to the number of marks as long as his spiritual power and mental strength are sufficient, but they must be within his line of sight.
Of course, defense is still possible; Zomalia's evolved Resurrección is not so overpowered as to be unsolvable.
Nnoitra, the test subject, nearly fought him to the death, but the former ninth-ranked Espada was able to easily suppress him.
The real advantage of Zomally's evolved Resurrección is that it is not burdened by the giant pumpkin. Originally, his lower body would turn into a giant pink pumpkin with extremely strong defensive capabilities.
However, Aizen considered this defensive ability to be utterly useless, because even with such strong defense, it was still inferior to Nnoitra's normal steel skin. In fact, because his lower body had turned into a pumpkin, Zomally lost his speed advantage.
Zomary was originally the fastest Espada in terms of spinning speed, but he lost this most outstanding ability after his Resurrection.
However, without releasing his sword, his spiritual pressure cannot be increased.
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