Bai Ye decisively put away his Zanpakuto.
"Thank you for your patronage, boss," Bai Ye grinned at Seth. "Get some rest. Tonight, I guarantee I'll get you out of here and complete the mission."
To fight his way out of Seireitei, Bai Ye felt that no one could achieve it at the moment.
Bai Ye's current strength was only enough to barely contend with some vice-captains. If he encountered a captain...
The battle on the long street earlier was the best answer.
He was completely outmatched!
In just one exchange, Bai Ye was beaten, and that was without the opponent even using their Bankai.
While Bai Ye wasn't arrogant enough to think he was invincible, and no one in this world arena had been chosen to be stronger than him, the vast gap was something Bai Ye believed no one could overcome.
Therefore, Bai Ye decided this hidden mission would require strategy rather than brute force. Otherwise, given the current situation, Seth's hidden mission would surely fail.
However, strategic thinking was clearly too troublesome, requiring contemplation of the situation and devising countermeasures. So, Bai Ye chose to cheat.
That Zanpakuto named Zabimaru was worth wasting a God Stone fragment on.
Next, it was a matter of waiting.
Fighting his way out during the day would certainly not be a good option. The Shinigami, like common laborers, worked nine to five, striving for the 996 lifestyle for ultimate happiness.
So, naturally, he had to wait until nightfall to act.
Thinking this, Bai Ye lay down on the bed and began to sleep.
The Twelve Great Battles had been exhausting for so long, and Bai Ye felt quite tired. He quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Bai Ye slept soundly, until he felt a slight vibration. He groggily opened his eyes and saw Seth pushing him.
Bai Ye mumbled, "What time is it?"
Seth replied, "It's already night."
Bai Ye yawned and stretched his waist. His physical condition was strong, and he recovered quickly. After using the Water Incantation, although his injuries hadn't fully healed, they were no longer a major problem.
"Then let's get ready to go!"
As Bai Ye spoke, he pulled out the gacha machine and slammed it onto the ground with a bang, startling Seth.
With the sound of the gacha machine spinning, the first capsule soon rolled out, and then...
The moment the capsule rolled out, Bai Ye kicked it away.
Damn it, a white capsule!
Bai Ye didn't even bother to look and immediately went for the second pull.
"Heaven and hell..." Bai Ye prayed. "One pull, one hit."
The second capsule...
It was blue!
Tian Gang Yi Qi Jue (Daoist Magic) (Blue): Harmonizing with heaven and earth, integrating internal essence and qi, a Daoist magic that strengthens the physical body. Effects: Tian Gang Body (within one hour, strength and speed increase by 30 points) Yi Qi Sword Finger (condenses internal true qi, attacking with a sword finger).
A Daoist magic from the Xianxia world...
This item actually looked quite good. For everyday use, it would certainly be sufficient. Especially Daoist magic, which was considered a relatively powerful means.
Regardless of the power of Yi Qi Sword Finger for now, an increase of 30 points in strength and speed alone was almost equivalent to half a bottle of T-virus.
However, in the current situation...
Tian Gang Yi Qi Jue was clearly not enough to turn the tide.
"It seems I still have to use the God Stone fragment!"
Bai Ye had hoped the first two pulls would yield a gold capsule, or even a red capsule offered a glimmer of hope to change the situation. But the two black capsules from the Twelve Great Battles seemed to have used up all his luck. The two pulls on this new day were clearly unremarkable.
So, he had to cheat. After all, he had already received Seth's benefits, and Bai Ye didn't want to be imprisoned in this hellhole. He definitely had to fight his way out.
"Give me a golden capsule!"
Bai Ye twisted the gacha machine, which spun with a "click, click" sound.
Soon, a golden light appeared within the gacha machine.
A golden capsule dropped out and immediately split in half upon hitting the ground.
The next instant, a vast expanse of golden light bloomed.
...
A man lay by the roadside, barely alive. The smell of blood attracted buzzing flies.
Filthy and fragile insects, waiting for their moment to devour a large prey. But they never got their chance.
A traveling caravan stopped, and gentle hands offered water.
"Live."
The voice of a little girl, beautiful as heavenly music.
"Is this a dream?"
The man slowly opened his eyes and then stood up from the ground.
"Unwilling? Then transcend the cycle of reincarnation."
A voice echoed in his ears.
Unknowingly, his body could move again.
A familiar touch, it was a halberd.
Strength, strength poured in continuously.
His consciousness flickered like a candle in the wind, dimming and brightening.
Yet, that determination became even clearer.
If he cannot become human, then he shall become a demon.
Live, and afterwards...
"I will become the nightmare of this world!"
...
In that golden light, a tall man clad in black armor, wielding a halberd, stood up. He was mighty and imposing, radiating a fierce killing intent, possessing an air of disdain for the world.
Tian Mo Liao Luan (Possession) (God of War Lu Bu) (Gold): Abyss ahead, hell behind, even gods and demons, I will exterminate them for you.
Effects: Peerless Demon (after being possessed by God of War Lu Bu, all stats except intelligence are tripled)
Taotie's Blood (while enchanted, ignores all enemy defensive effects)
Fang Tian Hua Zhan (swing the halberd in a designated direction, upon hitting an enemy, enters an enchanted state)
Greedy Wolf's Grasp (seize the soul of enemies within a designated range, reducing target's movement speed and increasing one's own defense)
Demon God's Descent (leap forward, swinging the halberd upon landing. All targets within range upon landing will have their movement speed reduced. If the attack hits an enemy, it will heal one's own injuries to a certain extent and enter an enchanted state) /
Possession ability!
Bai Ye looked at the light screen, and his first reaction was – we're safe!
The items from the golden capsule were all powerful, but they still required consideration for applicability.
For example, if it were a weapon or a beast companion, Bai Ye would have to consider his own safety. After all, a weapon wouldn't enhance his own abilities, and a beast companion might lead to the awkward situation of "capture the ringleader first, then capture the followers."
And if he got defensive equipment...
It would be a disaster if they just stood there and traded blows, with neither able to defeat the other.
Therefore, the most adaptable item for the current situation would be something that directly enhances his own abilities. While it might not be terrifyingly powerful in a specific aspect, its versatility would be extremely high.
Thus, a possession ability was perfectly suited for the current predicament.
At the same time...
The figure bathed in golden light slowly emerged from the radiance and merged with Bai Ye.
...