BTTH: Breaking The Simulation

Compared to the initial release, the Bankai is the ultimate form of a Zanpakutō.

This form allows a more thorough and complete liberation and utilization of the Zanpakutō's abilities.

A Bankai can enhance the user's power more than tenfold. The Zanpakutō undergoes a complete transformation, appearing vastly different from its original form—some even turn into living entities.

Generally, any Soul Reaper capable of achieving Bankai is qualified to become a captain of the Gotei 13.

Among the four Zanpakutō that Xiao Feng acquired this time, two of them belonged to captains of the Gotei 13 and possessed Bankai abilities.

One of them, Hyōrinmaru, is the blade of Tōshirō Hitsugaya, renowned as the most powerful ice-type Zanpakutō in the Soul Society, capable of controlling the weather.

The other, Shinsō, is the sword of Gin Ichimaru. In its Shikai state, it can freely extend and contract, altering its length to enhance attack speed and power.

Upon activating its Bankai, Shinsō becomes even faster and gains the ability to release a deadly poison capable of dissolving cells and souls during its extension and contraction.

As for the remaining two Zanpakutō, Haineko and Tobiume, they belong to Rangiku Matsumoto and Momo Hinamori, respectively. Their power is relatively average.

However, for a master blacksmith like Xiao Feng, the most valuable aspect of a Zanpakutō lies in its research potential.

The initial form of a Zanpakutō, known as the Asauchi, was originally forged by Ōetsu Nimaiya.

Since the Asauchi is artificially created, it signifies that it is a unique type of magical artifact. This gave Xiao Feng hope of replicating it.

If Xiao Feng could uncover the method to forge an Asauchi, he could use his own soul energy to nurture a personalized Zanpakutō—an additional trump card in his arsenal.

After all, the greatest strength of a Zanpakutō lies in its soul-targeting capabilities, making it a natural nemesis of soul-based beings.

After carefully storing the four Zanpakutō, Xiao Feng shifted his attention to the remaining five simulated rewards.

Among them, Hell Butterfly and Lower-Class Menos: Gillian were immediately thrown into Hueco Mundo, while the other three simulation rewards were casually placed into his spatial ring.

Having settled all the rewards, Xiao Feng pulled up his character attribute panel:

Name: Xiao FengCultivation: Six-Star Dou AncestorBloodline: Immortal armaDh Body (Seven-Star Dou Venerate)Affiliated World: Hueco MundoDomains: God of Slaughter Domain, Dragon Flame DomainDevil Fruits: Glint-Glint Fruit, Azure Dragon Fruit, Shadow-Shadow Fruit, Stone-Stone FruitSoul Bone: 100,000-Year Mirror Demon Spider Right Leg Bone (Mirror)Superpowers: Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki...Techniques: Wind Dragon Nine Transformations (Sixth Transformation)Combat Skills: Eight Gates Release, Yin Seal, Shadow Clone...Merit Points: 56,843,379Simulation Attempts: 0 (Countdown: 30 days)

Xiao Feng nodded in satisfaction. Then, embracing the fragrant Little Fairy Doctor, he drifted into sleep.

A Few Days LaterSouthern Region of Central Continent – Tianxing Mountain Range

"Whoosh!"

A brilliant golden light shot across the sky, coming to a halt at the outskirts of the Tianxing Mountain Range. As the golden radiance slowly faded, a tall and imposing figure was revealed—it was Xiao Feng, who had traveled from the Tianmu Mountains.

Looking down at the lush green forest below, devoid of any visible structures, Xiao Feng showed no surprise. Instead, he called out loudly:

"Senior Yao Lao, this junior, Xiao Feng, has come with a request! I kindly ask you to reveal yourself!"

His voice, imbued with powerful Dou Qi, thundered through the Tianxing Mountain Range like rolling celestial thunder, resonating across every corner.

The Falling Star Pavilion was not only the smallest among the Four Pavilions but also the most mysterious.

Unlike the other three pavilions, which built grand and imposing headquarters, the Falling Star Pavilion's base was deliberately hidden.

Unless someone was extremely familiar with the pavilion, they would never be able to locate its exact location.

Its headquarters was concealed within a space constructed from meteorite star energy. Though not as vast as a spatial realm created by a Dou Saint, it was still the size of a city.

Additionally, the area was shrouded by the Falling Star Formation, making it highly concealed. Even a Dou Venerate expert passing by would struggle to detect its presence.

"Zzzt… zzzt…"

Just as Xiao Feng finished speaking, a cluster of starlight suddenly emerged in the void, rapidly expanding into a spatial passage several meters in diameter.

Under Xiao Feng's slightly puzzled gaze, a carefree elderly man dressed in a cyan robe stepped out of the passage alone.

The cyan-robed elder's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise upon seeing Xiao Feng. Then, he slowly raised his right hand.

"Rumble—"

Violent wind energy surged in his palm, condensing into a colossal wind blade over a hundred meters long, which he swiftly launched at Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng, however, did not make any attempt to evade. Instead, he raised both hands and used the Preta Path ability, instantly devouring the massive wind blade.

"Haha, good kid! Just as that old man Yao Chen said—you're quite the little monster."

Seeing how effortlessly Xiao Feng neutralized his probing attack, the cyan-robed elder stroked his beard with admiration and said, "I am Feng Xian, the Vice Pavilion Master of the Falling Star Pavilion. Yao Chen is currently teaching Xiao Yan alchemy and cannot leave at the moment, so he sent me to greet you."

"So, it is Senior Feng Zun Zhe! Junior Xiao Feng greets the elder!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Feng immediately understood the identity of the cyan-robed elder and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting.

"No need for formalities—come with me."

Feng Zun Zhe gestured for Xiao Feng to follow and led him through the Falling Star Formation into the Falling Star Pavilion's inner sanctum.

Since Yao Lao and Xiao Yan were busy refining pills, Feng Zun Zhe did not take Xiao Feng to see them immediately. Instead, he brought him to the pavilion's reception hall.

After a maidservant served tea and snacks, Feng Zun Zhe casually chatted with Xiao Feng, mainly discussing matters related to Yao Lao.

While they were making idle conversation, a petite and adorable figure crept up to the hall's entrance, peeking inside curiously.

Noticing the uninvited guest outside, a trace of indulgence flashed through Feng Zun Zhe's eyes. Setting down his teacup, he let out a deliberately displeased hum:

"Qingluan, what are you sneaking around for outside? Hurry up and come in!"

(^▽^)

Exposed by Feng Zun Zhe, Mu Qingluan scratched her head in embarrassment before walking into the hall.

"Heh, Xiao Feng, let me introduce you—this is my troublesome disciple, Mu Qingluan!"

"Senior Feng, you must be joking. Miss Qingluan has already reached the Three-Star Dou King level at such a young age."

Xiao Feng chuckled and waved his hand. "If even that is considered 'troublesome,' then I fear very few in the entire Dou Qi Continent could be deemed 'talented.'"

(End of Chapter)

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