Explosions tore through the battlefield, each blast painting the night sky in shades of burning crimson. Fire devoured the land, turning stone and soil alike into molten ruin. The air reeked of smoke and blood, the scent of devastation clinging to every breath. Yet amid the inferno, one presence moved—swift, merciless, unstoppable. A crimson blur carved across the wasteland, hunting down the monstrous creatures that dared to flee.
It was not a man. It was annihilation given form.
From the shattered ground, the creature erupted—a vision of fury and madness. The Azure Dragon and the red-haired girl froze, their eyes widening in disbelief as the abomination emerged, wreathed in swirling embers. Its roar split the heavens, a primal challenge that invited every living being to test its wrath. Those foolish enough to answer were reduced to ash before they could scream.
This was no longer Yun Che.
This was Hoyuu—his Hollow form—freed from the chains that once bound it. The three-minute limit of Zangetsu's possession was shattered; the beast now ruled unopposed.
Power erupted outward in a thunderous wave, scattering the encroaching beasts like leaves in a storm. The Hollow raised a clawed hand, energy gathering in a sphere of pulsating red light. With a deafening roar, it unleashed the blast—a beam that tore through the battlefield, disintegrating everything in its path. When it struck, the world vanished in a blinding flare.
As the smoke settled, the monster stood revealed—Yun Che's first complete Hollow transformation, the result of endless battles waged within his own soul. The mask upon its face was that of a bleached skull, marked by dark crimson streaks that bled down like tears. Its body, now a monstrous humanoid lizard, radiated raw power. Four jagged spikes jutted from its shoulders, red veins glowing faintly beneath pale, hardened skin. Muscles rippled with every breath; claws gleamed like forged steel. A long tail lashed behind it, cracking the earth with every swing.
What little remained of Yun Che's attire—tattered hakama, a torn strap belt—fluttered weakly in the searing wind.
Where the man once stood, only the Hollow remained—a being born from rage, sharpened by battle, and perfected in chaos.
The Hollow, unlike any of its kind, wielded a weapon—a weapon forged not of instinct but will. In its clawed hands gleamed Zangetsu, its Shikai form pulsing with a crimson hue that mirrored the inferno around it. Each swing of the massive blade cleaved through the monstrous horde, cutting swaths of destruction that claimed more than ten lives in a single motion. The air itself seemed to scream under the force of each strike.
Jasmine watched from afar, her expression tightening with unease. Every movement of the Hollow radiated unrestrained malice, its aura thick enough to crush the breath from her lungs. Though Yun Che had warned her of this transformation, witnessing it unfold was something else entirely—a power that didn't belong to mortals or celestials, but something far darker.
Her heart clenched. "Hoyuu… how long can he hold this form?"
"He said ten minutes," she murmured to herself, recalling his calm assurance before the battle. Any longer… and even he might lose himself completely.
Amidst the blinding chaos, one sight struck her most—the silhouette of the Heavenly Wolf behind the Hollow, its once-pure blue now shrouded in crimson flame. A Hollow's mask adorned the wolf's face, its fangs bared in silent fury. The world seemed to tilt; the battlefield itself felt wrong, tainted by an unholy convergence of divine and demonic energy.
Above, the Azure Dragon stirred upon its ancient perch. Its voice, heavy with ageless wisdom, reverberated through the burning skies.
"What kind of Reaper is this? In all my millions of years, never have I witnessed such a force. How… how does one harbor such demonic power within a mortal body?"
Jasmine turned her gaze upward, her crimson eyes reflecting the inferno below.
"Manipulate?" she replied softly, though her tone carried both awe and caution. "This is also the first time this princess has seen this form of his. This time, he isn't merely wearing a mask—he is the demon itself."
Her words hung in the air, heavy and uncertain. The battlefield raged on, yet time itself seemed to slow as the final minutes of Hoyuu's control ticked away—each heartbeat a drumbeat counting down to the moment when the line between Yun Che and the Hollow would finally blur.
The Azure Dragon's voice rumbled through the heavens, its tone laced with awe and disbelief.
"Then… this Soul Reaper bears both the bloodline of the gods and the devils? Heavens above! Two heaven-defying bloodlines dwelling within a single mortal vessel? What kind of existence has this world birthed?"
Jasmine's crimson eyes flickered toward the ancient dragon, her expression calm yet sharp.
"Not the gods and devils of this world," she interjected, her voice slicing through the storm. "He told this princess that he hails from another realm—an alternate world of gods and devils far beyond the Primal Chaos. You can see it for yourself, can't you? This 'Devil' of his is far more terrifying than the devils you know."
The dragon's eyes narrowed, reflecting the red light of Yun Che's rampage below. Jasmine's words carried the weight of prophecy.
"Within that body flows the power of a Soul Reaper, intertwined with that of the Heretic. What you're witnessing now is him channeling the Hollow's essence—transforming his entire being into that of a Hollow, yet still clinging to his humanity. If such balance can be mastered…"
She paused, her gaze hardening with rare solemnity.
"Then one day, he may hold both titles—the Celestial Emperor and the Devil Emperor—simultaneously."
The dragon's ancient eyes trembled. A low, contemplative growl escaped its throat.
"No wonder… This dragon truly chose its successor well. Yet, this one still worries—such an existence within his body could consume him entirely."
Jasmine's lips curved into a knowing smile, her tone carrying unwavering confidence.
"You need not worry. That existence doesn't seek his destruction—it protects him. Right now, as I said before, they're merely toying with those beasts. This is not a struggle for control… it's a dance between two halves of the same soul."
The Azure Dragon turned its massive head toward her, curiosity gleaming in its ancient eyes.
"You seem to know this existence well."
Jasmine chuckled softly, her smirk illuminated by the infernal glow below.
"Can't say I don't," she replied, a hint of fond irritation in her tone. "He annoys me from time to time."
For a moment, the ancient dragon fell silent—its gaze lingering on the crimson battlefield where the Hollowed Reaper reigned supreme.
What it saw was not merely destruction, but the birth of something far greater—an entity destined to defy both heaven and hell alike.
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Despite the relentless carnage, several of the monstrous beasts managed to break through the Hollow's overwhelming defense. Their claws raked across its body, carving deep gashes into its pale flesh. For an instant, victory seemed possible—until the wounds began to move.
A hiss filled the air as white foam erupted from the lacerations, bubbling like molten light. Before anyone could comprehend it, the torn flesh sealed itself shut, leaving behind no trace of injury. The Hollow straightened, unbothered, its crimson eyes burning with even greater ferocity.
Jasmine's breath caught.
"That… that isn't possible," she murmured.
The regeneration wasn't merely rapid—it was absolute. The more grievous the wound, the faster it vanished, as though the Hollow mocked the very concept of mortality. Each time its body was torn apart, it reassembled itself in an instant, stronger, more refined, as though pain itself had become its fuel.
The display reminded Jasmine of Yun Che's Status Recovery—yet this was something far beyond. The speed, the efficiency, the sheer scale of it dwarfed even the Great Way of the Buddha. The thought sent a chill down her spine.
No… this isn't divine recovery. This is something else. Something alien.
Her eyes narrowed, reflecting the monstrous figure below.
This form—the Hollow of Hoyuu—possessed a regenerative ability that defied all reason. Even when cornered, even when overwhelmed, it would never fall. It could heal, adapt, evolve—perhaps even without limit. The truth dawned upon her like a revelation and a curse:
"So long as that creature stands," she whispered, "death itself cannot touch him."
Below, the battlefield had transformed into a stage of unending destruction. Every slash, every explosion, every wound inflicted upon the Hollow was swallowed by white light and reborn anew. It was not merely a battle anymore—it was a spectacle of divine fury and demonic immortality, the perfect union of god and devil within a mortal shell.
And to those who watched, it became clear:
This was not Yun Che fighting for survival.
This was a being that had already transcended it.
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[Ding…. Round 2 (Yun Che vs Hoyuu)
Yun Che: 9823
Hoyuu: 11562
Remaining beast: 77511
Time Remaining: 01.03
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"Looks like you fell behind, King," echoed Hoyuu's mocking tone within Yun Che's mind—his voice carrying that familiar blend of arrogance and mischief.
"Bastard! You had the advantage of Cero!" Yun Che snapped back, his voice echoing in the shifting realm of his consciousness. Though his body moved on its own, carving through monsters in a storm of crimson light, his awareness remained tethered—trapped in the passenger seat of his own vessel.
Hoyuu chuckled darkly, his grin audible even without a face to see.
"It's one of my skills. You never said Cero was off-limits."
Yun Che groaned inwardly. "You're twisting the rules again."
"Rules?" Hoyuu's laughter reverberated like rolling thunder. "King, you should know by now—we make the rules."
Outside, their body surged forward, unleashing a devastating crimson beam that tore through the battlefield. The explosion shattered the sky itself, vaporizing a hundred beasts in a single pulse.
This marked the beginning of the second phase of their collaboration. The first had been chaos incarnate—Hoyuu rampaging freely, blending his Hollow instincts with Yun Che's signature techniques, even crafting his own version of the Sky Wolf Slash. It had been powerful—unstoppable, even—but not enough. The tide of monsters was endless.
That was when Yun Che made the calculated decision to step back, letting Hoyuu run wild while maintaining just enough presence to prevent him from seizing full control. A dangerous gamble—but a necessary one.
Now, in this second round, their rhythm had shifted. The air around them pulsed with pure destruction. Hoyuu had broken through yet another threshold of transformation—his Cero attacks faster, heavier, and far more volatile than before. The battlefield became a storm of annihilation, each flash of red light a promise of extinction.
From above, Jasmine and the Azure Dragon could only watch as the two forces—god and demon, man and Hollow—fought not only the beasts, but each other for dominance within one body.
And amidst the roaring inferno, Yun Che's voice echoed again in Hoyuu's mind, a smirk audible beneath his irritation:
"Try not to blow my body apart this time."
Hoyuu's laughter answered him, rich and feral.
"Relax, King. If I do, I'll just put it back together again."
The world trembled as another Cero ignited the heavens, a red sun born from the union of chaos and will.
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[Ding… The second Phase is over.]
[Ding…. Round 2 (Yun Che vs Hoyuu)]
Yun Che: 9823
Hoyuu: 12789
Remaining beast: 77201
Time Remaining: 00.00 (Next Phase begins in 40 minutes.)
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As the notifications faded, the Hollowfied form of Hoyuu began to unravel.
The monstrous shell cracked, releasing a storm of red and black energy that rippled through the air like liquid flame. Mask, claws, and tail disintegrated, dissolving into shimmering motes of light that danced briefly before vanishing into nothingness.
When the chaos finally settled, Yun Che stood alone amid the swirling remnants of that power—calm, composed, his breathing steady. Only his tattered hakama remained, fluttering faintly in the breeze. There were no scars, no exhaustion, no trace of the monstrous being that had consumed the battlefield moments before.
Unlike Ichigo's brutal Hollow withdrawals, Yun Che emerged completely intact—untouched by the infernal possession that should have torn his body apart.
"Good luck beating my score, King," Hoyuu's fading voice echoed one last time before slipping into silence.
Yun Che exhaled softly, rubbing his temple.
"That guy… Even if I wanted to beat him, there's no way I could match that form's power. Not to mention I can't even use it freely…"
He glanced at the scorched horizon, muttering under his breath.
"Damn it. What else can I even do…?"
Lost in thought, he barely noticed the faint vibration in his mind as Jasmine's voice reached him through the Tenteikura—their shared kido link allowing thoughts to cross the distance between them.
"Looks like you were right about that guy leaving a trail of destruction," Jasmine remarked dryly.
Yun Che smirked faintly.
"Yeah, that's his specialty. He's always got some insane way of doing things. Can't blame him, though—it's been a year since I last let him out."
He tilted his head slightly, as though speaking to her in person.
"So? How was it?"
"How was what?" came Jasmine's puzzled reply.
"Your first time seeing the full Hollow form," Yun Che said, half-teasing. "Hope he didn't scare you too much."
"Hmph. This princess doesn't get scared by such things," she shot back, but there was a subtle tremor in her tone—something between awe and disbelief. "Still… I was shocked to see his true form."
Yun Che chuckled.
"Oh no, that wasn't his true form."
A pause.
"What do you mean?" Jasmine asked, her curiosity sharpening.
"That was just his initial full Hollow form," he explained, his voice growing more serious. "The real one… is something else entirely. If he ever unleashed that, this entire realm would be gone in an instant."
Silence stretched between them, heavy with implication.
"Hmph," Jasmine finally said, a note of wonder beneath her pride. "I don't know how long it'll take until I can see it for myself."
Yun Che's tone softened.
"It's better if you don't. That form might be powerful—but the cost isn't worth it."
Their connection lingered for a moment longer, the faint hum of the Tenteikura fading into the quiet. Around Yun Che, the battlefield still smoldered, a wasteland carved by god and demon alike.
For now, the storm had passed.
But the shadow of what lay ahead—the true Hollow form, and the question of whether Yun Che could ever control it—hung over the silence like an omen.
Yun Che tore through the battlefield, his every movement a blur of crimson fire and spiritual pressure. Beasts lunged from every direction, but none could breach the storm that surrounded him. With the combined might of Purgatory and the Hollow's mask, he was a one-man army—his strikes swift, precise, and merciless.
Still, a single thought gnawed at him.
"Damn… if I don't start racking up kills faster, that bastard's going to beat me," Yun Che muttered under his breath, frustration lacing his tone.
From the Tenteikura link, Jasmine's calm yet analytical voice echoed in his mind.
"You're right. Getsuga Tenshou and Sky Wolf Slash might devastate small groups, but they can't wipe out thousands at once. You need something bigger—something that annihilates everything in sight."
Yun Che's brow furrowed. "Yeah, but how? My kido arts, Heretic techniques, even haki—they're all area-of-effect skills, but not on the scale I need. I need something that can take out a thousand in one minute."
He stopped mid-leap, eyes flashing as realization struck him like lightning.
"Wait… hang on!"
"What is it?" Jasmine asked, her tone quickening with intrigue.
Yun Che slammed his fist into his open palm, his expression lighting up with inspiration.
"Of course! My other bloodline ability. Why didn't I think of it before?"
"Bloodline skill?" Jasmine's curiosity sharpened.
"Yeah. Remember the red bow and arrow I used back in the Phoenix trial?" he said, recalling the fiery trial that had nearly cost him his life.
"I thought that was something you made using your haki," Jasmine replied.
Yun Che shook his head, a grin tugging at his lips.
"Guess I never got the chance to explain it properly. Remember when I told you that Shinigami are like gods, and Hollows are their opposite—devils?"
"Yes. What about it?"
"Well," Yun Che said, his voice taking on a solemn weight, "those 'gods' are divided into two factions. The Shinigami… and the Quincy."
Jasmine blinked, memories flickering. "Ah, yes—you did mention them once. I must've forgotten. So you're saying… inside your body are both the bloodlines of Shinigami and Quincy?"
Yun Che nodded. "Exactly. I haven't fully tapped into my Quincy abilities yet. So far, the only thing I can manifest is my Heilig Bogen."
"Heilig… what?" Jasmine tilted her head, clearly puzzled.
Realizing his slip, Yun Che scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
"Ah—'Heilig Bogen.' It's German. Means Holy Bow."
"So this Quincy race—what are they?" she pressed, her curiosity now piqued beyond restraint.
"Long story," Yun Che said, scanning the horizon as he gathered energy into his hand. "I'll tell you later. Right now, I've got work to do."
He extended his arm, manifesting the Kojaku, the spiritual bow materializing in a blaze of red light. He sheathed Zangetsu back into his inner world, the sword dissolving in a shimmer of black particles. Under the influence of Purgatory, the bow's usual aqua-blue hue had turned a deep, molten crimson. Even the arrows burned to match, like shards of condensed flame.
"When I used this back then," Yun Che said, inspecting the weapon's contours, "I realized it wasn't just a Quincy artifact—it evolves. But only through battle. It needs a kill count. I put it away back then, waiting for the right time to use it again."
He gave a half-smile, tinged with irritation.
"Can't believe I forgot about it until now. If you hadn't reminded me, I'd have lost my best chance at unlocking its next form."
"Kill count?" Jasmine repeated. "So you have to slay enemies to make it evolve?"
"Not just slay them," Yun Che corrected, tapping the bow's spirit core. "They have to be killed with this."
A spectral interface appeared before him, numbers etched in red light—his current tally. The display flickered briefly before stabilizing.
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[Ding…]
Heilig Bogen — First Stage (Kojaku)
The foundational bow of the Quincy, forged by condensing the wielder's Spirit Force into form. Manifested on the right hand, it draws its arrows directly from the user's spiritual energy. With mastery, multiple arrows can be released in unison.
Current Capabilities:• Simultaneous Arrow Count: 2–3• Spirit Force Consumption: Active
Evolution Requirement:
Kills using Kojaku — 16 / 5000
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[Arrows Available]
Heilig Pfeil (Holy Arrow)
Each arrow consumes 1 Spirit Force point. When ambient spirit particles are present, consumption is nullified—the environment itself replenishes the ammunition.
Moon Star Destruction Arrow
A high-output Quincy technique. Power scales with the Spirit Force invested. Efficiency unknown. Current synchronization: Incomplete.
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Yun Che exhaled through his nose, eyes narrowing at the holographic display of glowing text before him.
"Sixteen out of five thousand…" he muttered, dragging a hand through his hair. "Figures."
The last time he'd drawn this bow was during the Phoenix Trial—what felt like a lifetime ago. Since then, the weapon had been little more than an afterthought, buried beneath an arsenal of more immediate tools. Between Zangetsu, Purgatory, and the Hollow's overwhelming power, the Heilig Bogen had simply… faded from his mind.
He gave a dry laugh.
"Guess I got too used to cutting things up close."
The bow pulsed faintly in his hand, its crimson aura resonating with his own energy. In its glow, Yun Che could feel the dormant potential inside it—power waiting to awaken, demanding to be earned.
"So," Jasmine's voice chimed in through the Tenteikura, "how many more to your next evolution?"
"Well… not that much," Yun Che replied casually, glancing to the side.
"How many?" she pressed, her tone carrying the faintest edge of suspicion.
He sighed, scratching the back of his neck.
"Another 4,984 kills."
"Not that much?" Jasmine's voice hitched in disbelief. "Wow. You really did ignore that poor bow. Why even bother evolving it? You could just use your usual methods."
Yun Che smirked, eyes narrowing on the battlefield below.
"This thing's easier to maintain long-term. But once I evolve it, Hoyuu's going to be miles behind."
"Whatever you plan, you'd better hurry," Jasmine warned. "Time's ticking."
"Yeah, I noticed, toots." Yun Che's grin widened, his tone playful even as the storm of power gathered around him.
He leapt into the air, drawing the crimson Heilig Bogen with fluid grace. The bow shimmered in his grasp, and a glowing red arrow materialized between his fingers—pure Spirit Force condensed into form.
He released.
The arrow whistled through the air like a scarlet comet, piercing a hulking beast cleanly through the chest. It disintegrated instantly, its massive frame breaking apart into a flurry of shimmering spirit particles that scattered like ash in the wind.
Yun Che landed lightly, eyes scanning the horizon as hundreds of beasts roared in defiance.
"Damn… this might take a while," he muttered, drawing another arrow. "I really wish I could use my other skills—but if I do, the kill count won't increase."
"Patience, then," Jasmine said wryly.
"Not exactly my best trait."
He moved like a phantom, dashing between the incoming creatures, releasing volley after volley of arrows. Each shot hit with ruthless precision—silent flashes of crimson light that tore through hide and bone alike. The ground trembled under the continuous rhythm of his attacks, and still he didn't slow.
As he pivoted to fire another volley, a grin crossed his face.
"Alright then. Let's step it up a notch."
He drew back the string once more, Spirit Force swirling around his arm like a scarlet vortex.
"Try this on for size."
With a burst of power, he loosed the arrow—only this time, it multiplied mid-flight into a radiant spiral of energy. The projectiles tore through several beasts in a single line, leaving trails of burning red light in their wake.
Not stopping there, Yun Che raised the bow skyward, channeling immense energy into a single glowing shot. The air quivered around him, the ground cracking beneath his feet as he unleashed the Moon Star Destruction Arrow.
The resulting explosion rippled across the battlefield, erasing an entire wave of enemies in a single, blinding pulse of crimson radiance.
When the smoke cleared, Yun Che stood amidst the ruins of the horde—his expression calm, but his spirit blazing.
The kill counter ticked upward.
[Kill count: 162 / 5000]
A small smile tugged at his lips.
"Hah. Long road ahead."
He nocked another arrow, eyes gleaming.
"But I've got all the time I need."
The air around him shimmered once more as he vanished into motion—each arrow a flash of red judgment, each kill a step closer to transcending his limits.
And somewhere deep within his soul, Hoyuu's laughter echoed faintly, as if amused by the King's relentless determination.
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[Ding…]
Kill Count: 150 / 5000
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"Damn," Yun Che muttered, exhaling sharply as he nocked another glowing arrow. "Been a while since I felt the pressure of farming points under a time lock."
He raised the crimson bow and drew its string, Spirit Force crackling around him like scarlet lightning. Concentrating, he began to infuse haki into the Moon Star Destruction Arrow, amplifying its destructive output—
Until a sudden ripple of energy pulsed through the system interface before his eyes.
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[Ding…]
Compatibility detected between:
Moon Star Destruction Arrow ✦ Heretic Third Art: "Destroying Sky Decimating Earth."[Initiate fusion?]
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Yun Che froze mid-draw, his eyes widening.
"Wait—what?!"
Then a grin spread across his face, wild and thrilled.
"Hah! The Moon Star Arrow was originally fused with the Heretic God's essence… and now it detects compatibility with the Heretic third art? Lady luck's smiling on me today."
Without hesitation, he hit the confirmation.
"System, do it. Fuse them."
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[Initiating Fusion Sequence…]
[Spiritual harmonization in progress...]
[Fusion successful.]
[Ding… New Skill Created!]
Heaven and Earth Decimation Arrow
A transcendent fusion of the Heretic God's destructive essence and the Quincy's celestial archery. This arrow carries the annihilation force of the Evil God's Third Art — capable of erasing heaven and earth alike.
Requirements:
* Consumes 1000 Spirit Force Points per shot. It's power will be ten times stronger if infused with 10,000 Spirit Force Points.
* Requires Haki infusion for stable deployment.
* Spirit Force cost halved if ambient spirit particles are present.
* Power increases proportionally to Spirit Force infused.
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A surge of energy coursed through Yun Che's veins, his crimson bow vibrating in his grasp. The arrow forming at its center no longer shone red—it blazed white-hot, its edges shimmering between gold and black, distorting the very air around it.
He could feel the raw destruction within it—the fusion of divine annihilation and Quincy precision.
It was elegant, yet terrifyingly unstable.
"So this… is what happens when two gods share the same vessel," he murmured, a dangerous smile creeping onto his face.
The air around him howled, reacting to the immense pressure his Spirit Force emitted. The Heilig Bogen pulsed like a living heart, trembling at the edge of control.
"System," Yun Che said, his tone steady despite the infernal power radiating from his bow, "how much Spirit Force are we talking if I push it further?"
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[Ding…]
Base consumption: 1000 Spirit Force points.
Amplification ratio: Linear increase — total consumption doubles per 50% power boost.
Environmental efficiency bonus: Active (Spirit Particle Density Detected).
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Yun Che exhaled slowly, crimson light dancing in his eyes.
"Perfect."
He drew the bowstring back once more. Energy spiraled violently around him, twisting into a storm that scorched the ground beneath his feet. The very air screamed under the strain, bending and cracking as his Spirit Force surged.
"Let's see what the heavens think of this."
The sky split open above him, lightning lacing the edges of the rift as the Heaven and Earth Decimation Arrow came to life. The bow trembled—not from weakness, but from sheer power—each pulse of energy threatening to tear the world apart.
Yun Che calculated quickly, his mind sharp even amidst the chaos.
"Che… the Moon Star Destruction Arrow only needed five hundred points, and that already drains me fast if I go wild with it. One thousand means I can fire maybe seventy shots before I'm dry."
He channeled haki into the draw, his left arm pulling the string to its absolute limit. The Spirit Force condensed between his hands—first red, then black, then both, intertwining like twin serpents of destruction.
A single black arrow formed, its outline pulsing with veins of crimson energy that beat like a living heart. The air around it warped, reality itself bending away from the weapon's presence.
"Cool," he muttered, a grin forming. "I can feel the destruction in this thing."
He leveled the bow toward the horde ahead, his voice cutting through the roar of battle.
"Let's test it out. Show me what you've got—Heaven and Earth Decimation Arrow!"
He released.
The world seemed to freeze for half a heartbeat—then detonate.
A thunderous crack split the sky as the arrow launched forward, the air collapsing inward and then expanding violently, forming a distorted ring like a sonic railgun. The projectile ripped through the field in a straight line, leaving a seared trench in its wake. Beasts vaporized instantly—no bodies, no screams, only red mist and fading ash.
When the arrow reached the end of its trail—
BOOM!
The explosion tore across the horizon. The shockwave obliterated everything within range, sending molten debris and dust high into the air. The ground shook violently, forcing Yun Che to brace himself midair. Even so, the recoil sent him flying back several dozen meters, his bow arm trembling from the sheer output.
As he steadied himself in the air, his eyes widened. Below, the aftermath stretched for miles—an enormous crater glowing faintly red at the center, surrounded by concentric rings of devastation. The remaining beasts were still writhing, their bodies disintegrating from the aftershock of the divine blast.
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[Ding…]
Kill Count: 362 / 5000
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Yun Che smirked, lowering his bow.
"Hmph. Guess this might take a while after all."
He landed lightly, already drawing another arrow. The battlefield trembled again as he resumed his silent rhythm—draw, fire, release—each arrow claiming another wave of beasts, each explosion a step toward evolution.
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Two hours later, the world thundered once more. Hoyuu's Hollowfied form was carving its own path of carnage, laughing wildly through their shared consciousness.
"You're too slow, King!" Hoyuu's voice echoed in his mind, smug and mocking. "I'm already past six hundred!"
Yun Che scoffed, loosing another volley that vaporized a dozen more.
"Tch. Keep counting, bastard. Let's see who's laughing at the end."
Hoyuu's voice echoed in Yun Che's mind, slick with mockery.
"Yo, King. You sure you're not throwing the game? 'Cause this kind of match is getting boring."
Yun Che exhaled through his nose, eyes narrowing slightly.
"No, I'm not. Ever heard the word 'comeback'?"
Hoyuu's chuckle reverberated like static.
"Comeback? Please. You're down twenty-one thousand kills. How the hell do you expect to bridge that gap?"
Yun Che smirked faintly, concealing his plan behind calm confidence.
"Oh, I will. Just hope you won't call me a cheater when I do. Tell you what—why don't you take the first turn and lock in your final points?"
Hoyuu paused, his tone dripping amusement.
"Heh. Finally letting me win for once? Fine, I'll take it. Not that you've got a chance, anyway, King."
"Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that," Yun Che murmured, his smirk deepening.
And with that, Hoyuu took the stage once more.
The Hollow burst forward like a crimson comet, laughter booming across the field as he tore through the horde with savage grace. Beasts exploded in waves under his claws, their screams drowned by the roar of his relentless cero blasts. The ground beneath him was reduced to molten trenches, the skies splitting open with every swing of his blade.
For the fourth time, Hoyuu entered Adjuchas Mode, his body wrapped in spiraling energy and bone-like armor. The transformation exuded unrestrained violence, and yet—Yun Che watched from within, calm and analytical.
Every movement, every motion, every fraction of delay between offense and defense—he studied it all.
Hoyuu thought he was showing off.
But Yun Che was learning.
The Hollow's sheer recklessness gave Yun Che something far more valuable than kills:
mastery.
Good… keep it up, Yun Che thought. The more you move, the clearer the gaps become.
Finally, Hoyuu leapt high, roaring as he condensed his spiritual energy into a massive, circular blast. The air around him distorted, space itself quivering as he unleashed the attack.
A beam of dark crimson erupted outward, expanding in a perfect ring that consumed everything in its radius. Hundreds of spirit beasts were vaporized instantly, the landscape reduced to a hollowed wasteland of glass and ash.
The explosion rippled for miles, a dome of annihilation echoing through the sky like the wrath of a god.
When the light faded, Hoyuu floated at the center of the devastation, laughing triumphantly.
"Not bad, huh? You can't top that, King!"
Yun Che's response came quietly, steady as steel.
"We'll see."
He stepped forward, the crimson light of his bow reigniting in his hand. Spirit particles flocked to him instinctively, as though the world itself awaited what was to come.
Hoyuu had made his move.
Now it was Yun Che's turn.
And this time—he wasn't just catching up.
He was about to redefine the rules of the game.
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[Ding…]
Final Phase Begins.
[Ding…. Round 5 — Yun Che vs. Hoyuu]
Yun Che: 14,223
Hoyuu: 45,965
Remaining Beasts: 34,811
Time Remaining: 00:00
(Next Phase begins in 1 minute)
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Yun Che straightened as the storm of energy around him began to fade, returning him to his shirtless, battle-scarred form. Sweat glistened across his skin, his chest rising steadily as he gazed across the smoldering battlefield.
Hoyuu's voice echoed in his mind, smug as ever.
"Sorry, King. Looks like it's my win. Don't be too salty about it."
Yun Che smirked faintly.
"Not really. But leaving me this much to work with? You sure about that? Might regret it later."
Hoyuu's laughter rumbled darkly within their shared consciousness.
"Regret? Hah! You're hilarious. With a gap this big, maybe I should start doing a victory dance."
Yun Che grimaced.
"Please don't. I can already picture it. You'll make me sick."
"That's the point," Hoyuu replied smugly, and Yun Che could practically feel the grin behind the words.
He sighed, running a hand through his hair as a crimson glow gathered at his fingertips.
"Alright, clown. Keep dancing. Let's see if you're still laughing when I'm done."
With that, Yun Che extended his right arm and summoned Kojaku. The bow materialized in a burst of red light, humming with the energy of thousands of slain foes. The air warped faintly around him, Spirit Particles converging as if drawn to his intent.
He tapped the side of the weapon, activating the system display. A faint chime rang out, followed by the projection of glowing crimson numbers.
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[Ding…]Kill Count: 4,760 / 5,000
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A sharp grin tugged at the corner of Yun Che's lips.
"Hmph. Only a few hundred left… looks like I'll get my evolution and my revenge in one go."
Hoyuu's tone snapped back, incredulous and mocking.
"Wait—you're still grinding that damn bow? At this rate, the beasts will be extinct before you even hit five thousand!"
Yun Che's grin only widened, his spiritual pressure igniting like wildfire. Crimson and gold energy coiled around him, spiraling upward in a storm of divine heat.
"Don't worry about me. You've had your fun."
He lifted his gaze, eyes flashing with both confidence and challenge.
"Now it's my turn."
From the Tenteikura link, Jasmine's voice cut through the swirling air.
"You sure you know what you're doing?"
"Oh, don't worry," Yun Che replied with a cocky smirk, his voice steady despite the chaos. "That guy wants a beating? I'll give him one."
He drew back the Heilig Bogen, forming not one but two Heaven and Earth Decimation Arrows—both pulsing black with veins of deep red light. The air distorted violently around them, warping like glass under heat.
Yun Che leaped skyward, flames trailing from his feet as he aimed toward the densest cluster of spirit beasts below.
"Let's see you dance to this tune, Hoyuu."
He released.
The twin arrows screamed across the battlefield, leaving twin ripples of distorted space in their wake. The moment they struck, a blinding white explosion engulfed the horizon. A deafening roar followed as the shockwave swept outward, tearing through hundreds of beasts at once and turning the land to molten glass.
Even from afar, the Azure Dragon and Jasmine could feel the pressure of the blast shaking the skies.
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[Ding…]
Kill Count: 5,102 / 5,000
— Kill Count Achieved —
The host has unlocked 'Kojaku — Second Evolution.'
[Evolution Initiated…]
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Yun Che felt his right arm pulse violently, veins glowing with searing light as Spirit Force surged from his core into his weapon. A radiant flow of power rippled from his chest, threading through his arm like liquid fire. The Kojaku blazed to life—its light so intense that Yun Che had to shield his eyes with his free hand.
The entire battlefield froze.
From their vantage point, Jasmine and the Azure Dragon stared in awe at the radiant explosion of light piercing the heavens. The hollow body. The black arrow. The celestial destruction. And now—this.
Yun Che had become a storm of miracles, each revelation outshining the last.
As the blinding radiance finally began to fade, Yun Che slowly lowered his arm. What he saw left him speechless for a heartbeat.
The bow he held was no longer the same weapon.
It had transformed into a masterpiece—a structure of divine symmetry resembling a pentacle, forged from intersecting vertical and horizontal lines of glowing crimson steel. Energy veins coursed along its limbs, converging into a single luminous nexus at its center. The bow's design allowed it to be used both horizontally and vertically, granting unprecedented flexibility. Each movement of his hand made the weapon hum, alive and responsive.
"So this is it…" Yun Che whispered, awe and pride mingling in his voice.
Every line, every pulse of the weapon radiated power—not wild and uncontrollable like the Hollow, but focused, refined, and resolute.
The Azure Dragon's ancient voice rumbled across the heavens, reverberating with awe.
"To think… even his weapon evolves alongside him."
Jasmine's voice followed softly, tinged with admiration and disbelief.
"He's turning every battle into an awakening… just how many forms does this man have?"
Yun Che drew a deep breath, his eyes narrowing as he felt the bow's spirit merge perfectly with his own. The new Kojaku hummed in harmony with his heartbeat, eager for its first test.
"Let's see," he murmured, raising the bow once more, crimson lightning crawling up his arm."If the Second Evolution can end this once and for all."
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[Ding…]
The host has attained the Second Stage of Heilig Bogen (Holy Bow).
System evolution complete:
Kojaku (Lone Sparrow) → Ginrei Kojaku (Lone Sparrow on a Silver Cliff).
Bow Functionality: Capable of firing 1,200 arrows per second.
Signature Technique:Licht Regen (Light Rain) — now available.
[Next Evolution Requirement: 0 / 100,000 kills using the Ginrei Kojaku.]
[Ding…]
The host may now freely alternate between Kojaku and Ginrei Kojaku forms.
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Yun Che stood amidst the fading light, the Ginrei Kojaku gleaming in his grasp. The silver-edged weapon pulsed with refined majesty, its sleek lines glowing faintly red with Spirit Force resonance. For a long moment, even Yun Che found himself silent—speechless at the sheer elegance and power now resting in his hand.
"Ginrei Kojaku…" he murmured, his lips curving into a satisfied smirk.
Recognition sparked in his mind.
The Second Bow of Uryu Ishida—a weapon so legendary, even Ichigo once joked it looked like bug spray.
A small laugh escaped his throat.
"Heh. Bug spray or not, I'll take it."
He gave the bow a casual spin, testing its weight and balance. It moved like an extension of his body—light, fluid, and dangerously responsive. Then, grinning at the system's latest update, Yun Che couldn't resist.
"Hell yeah! Now all I need is the right look."
He raised an eyebrow.
"System, purchase the 'Quincy Formal' outfit—make it Ishida's style from the Hueco Mundo Arc."
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[Ding…]
'Quincy Formal Outfit' purchased.
Cost: 1,000 SP. Equip?
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Yun Che exhaled with mock nonchalance, tapping the confirmation.
"Meh, beats walking around in a torn shihakushou."
A surge of white light enveloped him. The tatters of his battle-worn robes dissolved instantly, replaced by gleaming silver-white fabric that rippled with spiritual elegance.
When the glow subsided, Yun Che emerged transformed.
He now wore the pristine Quincy Formal Attire—a long, high-collared white tunic with fine blue linings, the garment split for movement and tapering into matching white trousers. Gold cords looped diagonally across his chest, fastened to his left shoulder, glinting faintly with his Spirit Force. His shoes mirrored the ensemble—white, edged with blue, sleek and regal.
It wasn't just an outfit. It was a statement—sharp, foreign, and noble.
When his Heretic Berserk Arts activated, the calm blue accents along the tunic ignited to crimson, and his eyes gleamed like molten rubies. When his rage subsided, the color flowed gently back to blue—a visual manifestation of balance between divinity and destruction.
He adjusted his collar with a satisfied grin.
"Much better. Man, this outfit's clean. No wonder those Quincy looked this good. Shame Ishida was the only one who actually pulled it off."
The wind swirled around him, carrying the scent of smoke and scorched earth. In the distance, an ominous rumble echoed—an army of spirit beasts drawn by the blinding energy of his new form.
Thousands of red eyes glimmered across the horizon, advancing in unison.
Yun Che's smirk deepened, his hand resting lightly on the glowing Ginrei Kojaku.
"Heh… perfect timing."
He lifted the bow slightly, Spirit Force already beginning to surge.
"You beasts picked the wrong time to show up."
The air trembled as his energy spiked again, wind and light converging around him. Every hair on his body stood on end as he prepared to unleash his newest power—the legendary Licht Regen, the rain of divine arrows that could level an entire army.
And as the beasts roared and charged forward, Yun Che whispered, almost to himself—
"Let's give the world a new definition of extermination."
Yun Che smirked, resting the Ginrei Kojaku across his shoulder.
"Hey, Hoyuu. Still think I couldn't beat you?"
Hoyuu's laugh echoed inside his mind, confident and mocking.
"Heh, changing your bow doesn't mean a damn thing, King. How are you supposed to beat my score with only five minutes left?"
Yun Che's smirk deepened, eyes narrowing with mischief.
"You'll see soon enough. Open your eyes wide, you asshat—because I already told you."
He raised his bow, the air trembling as crimson light gathered along its limbs.
"It's my win."
A screech cut through the silence as a swarm of flying beasts descended from above.
Shuuu.
Shuuu.
Shuuu.
Arrows burst from the Ginrei Kojaku like streaks of pure light, each shot splitting through the air and piercing the incoming monsters. The creatures didn't even have time to roar before disintegrating into clouds of glowing spirit particles.
Yun Che lowered the bow slightly, his tone calm and almost taunting.
"It's not that I'm letting you win, Hoyuu. It's just… I already did. You just didn't know it yet."
"Bastard—what the hell do you mean you already—?"
Hoyuu's voice was cut off as Yun Che vanished from his position, appearing in a flash beside Jasmine atop the tower.
With a steady breath, Yun Che extended his arm outward. Spirit Force surged around him, gathering into the Ginrei Kojaku like a storm being drawn into a single point. His aura flared—a fusion of divine calm and demonic wrath.
"Like this," he said, voice low and steady.
He drew the bowstring back.
The world responded.
Not one. Not three. But thousands upon thousands of arrows materialized at once—each one a gleaming shard of reishi and spiritual flame. The pressure alone cracked the ground beneath him.
Then he released.
The sky split apart.
A torrential storm of glowing arrows poured forth, forming waves of destruction that swept across the battlefield. The first volley struck like meteor showers, annihilating everything in a straight line.
From atop the tower, the Azure Dragon's thunderous voice echoed in sheer disbelief.
"IMPOSSIBLE! HOW—?! WHAT IS THIS POWER?!"
Beside him, Jasmine stood frozen, her eyes wide with shock.
He had always fired one or two arrows at a time. Even three at most. But now… thousands? Each one carried the power of a Spirit Cannon, and yet he loosed them effortlessly, endlessly.
It dawned on her then—the bow itself had changed the game.
No wonder he'd been calm. No wonder he'd let Hoyuu take the lead.Yun Che hadn't fallen behind. He'd simply been waiting for this moment.
The beasts below were helpless. The rain of arrows struck the ground in waves, disintegrating the horde like insects caught in a storm of divine light. Dozens fell with each impact, then hundreds, then thousands.
Still, Yun Che didn't stop.
He noticed movement—a few smaller creatures still scuttling among the debris. He raised his bow again, this time aiming upward.
"You're persistent," he murmured. "Alright then."
The reishi in the air thickened like mist, drawn into the Ginrei Kojaku. The bow pulsed brightly, the countless spirit particles from slain beasts swirling toward him like a crimson tide. Unlike his previous form, the Ginrei Kojaku didn't drain his Spirit Force—it fed on the reishi around him.
And here, in this realm saturated with spiritual matter, it meant one thing.
Infinite arrows. Infinite destruction.
Yun Che's eyes gleamed as he whispered the words that would mark the end of the battle.
"Licht Regen—Light Rain."
He released the string.
The heavens exploded into brilliance.
An ocean of light descended from above—a rain of arrows so vast it blotted out the artificial sun. They fell like divine judgment, tearing through monsters, trees, rocks, and land alike. Every impact rippled with thunderous force, carving molten craters where the beasts once stood.
The tower trembled, but its sacred separation from the battlefield kept Jasmine and the Azure Dragon safe. Still, their faces reflected only one emotion—utter disbelief.
The storm raged for several eternal seconds.
When it ended, silence reigned.
The ground had turned to glass.
The air shimmered with fading embers of blue light.The entire battlefield—once swarming with beasts—was now a sea of reishi, glimmering softly beneath the tower's shadow.
Yun Che lowered his bow, exhaling slowly. The red and silver glow along its limbs dimmed, returning to its serene state.
"And that," he said with a calm grin, "is how you end a match."
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[Ding…]Final Phase Complete
[Ding…. Round 5 (Yun Che vs Hoyuu)]
Yun Che: 47,034
Hoyuu: 45,965
Remaining Beasts: 0
Time Remaining: 03:23
[Ding…. Congratulations, Host, for exterminating all 99,999 beasts in under 5 hours.]
Time Remaining: 00:53:23
[Ding... Ginrei Kojaku Kill Count: 34,511 / 100,000]
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The battlefield had fallen silent.
The once endless expanse of roaring monsters was now nothing more than a vast sea of reishi, shimmering faintly beneath a sky split by Yun Che's power. The only sounds that remained were the faint hum of energy dispersing and the distant crackle of molten air.
Yun Che lowered the Ginrei Kojaku to his side, the silver light along its limbs slowly dimming to a soft, subdued glow. He straightened, standing tall in his pristine Quincy attire, the faint breeze tugging at his golden cords and high-collared tunic. His every movement carried a quiet, effortless authority.
He turned toward Jasmine and the Azure Dragon, their stunned gazes still locked on the radiant wasteland that had once been the battlefield.
Yun Che's lips curved into a slow, confident grin.
"How's that?"
The words were casual—almost playful—but the weight behind them shook the air.
For a long moment, neither Jasmine nor the Azure Dragon spoke. Their silence wasn't disbelief—it was overwhelm.
Jasmine's eyes reflected the ethereal blue light of the sea below, her voice barely above a whisper.
"He wiped out… all of them… in under a minute…"
The Azure Dragon's deep, ancient tone followed, rumbling with awe and faint disbelief.
"This Dragon has lived millions of years… and yet never have I seen a mortal—no, even a god—display such annihilation…"
Yun Che just shrugged, spinning the bow once before resting it across his shoulder.
"Told you I'd win."
He smirked, tilting his head slightly as his system interface flickered to life again.
A new notification flashed in front of him—its tone different from the usual. The ring wasn't mechanical, but deeper, more resonant. Almost alive.
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[Ding.... Triggering Hidden Objective…]
[Analyzing performance data… Spiritual resonance detected between multiple bloodlines.]
[Warning: Instability threshold exceeded. Beginning synchronization check.]
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Yun Che's grin faded slightly, his eyes narrowing.
"Hidden objective? I didn't trigger anything… Did I?"