You Ditched an R-Rank, Now That I’m an SSR, You Wanna Cry? Chapter 57
Young Master Wang was brimming with confidence.
He knew that if his opponent dared to use a level 54 Contracted Spirit for placement matches, its rank must be quite extraordinary.
But he wasn't afraid.
Even if it was an SR at level 54, his luxurious Contracted Spirit lineup wouldn't be intimidated in the slightest.
Heh, it couldn't possibly be an SSR!
Young Master Wang didn't believe it - there were only so few SSR Contracted Spirits in the entire Great Xia nation, could his luck really be that good to encounter one?
Mo Shiyu and Xia Yuan completely ignored him, directly clicking "Ready."
Trash talk before ranked matches.
They had heard far too much of it.
Young Master Wang immediately felt his pride wounded, especially with hundreds of spectators watching:
"Oh ho, you dare ignore me? Fine..."
He immediately commanded, "Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, don't hold back, gang up on him directly!"
Xia Yuan slightly frowned, feeling somewhat displeased inside.
This guy actually referred to his Contracted Spirits as numbers 1 through 6, treating them like disposable tools!
Wasn't he indirectly insulting himself as well?
Xia Yuan suddenly asked curiously:
"If I directly kill that Spirit Tamer, what would happen?"
Mo Shiyu replied:
"Of course we'd be directly judged as winners. The killed Contracted Spirit wouldn't actually die but would be penalized with forced logout for one hour."
"However, during Spirit Tamer duels, they generally prioritize their own safety. Looking at the number of spirits he's contracted with, he's probably an experienced hand with spiritual energy long surpassing ten thousand. Naturally, he'd have Spirit Tamer barriers and various self-protection methods."
"Plus, the Contracted Spirits would desperately protect their Spirit Tamer, so it's generally not easy to succeed."
Xia Yuan almost laughed instinctively but restrained himself.
He pinched his chin, "In that case, I understand. Although they won't die, the fear of being killed still exists..."
After hearing his words, Mo Shiyu immediately knew what Xia Yuan was planning. She cast a rather sympathetic look toward the opposing "Young Master Wang."
Young Master Wang also finished preparations.
A battle with vastly unequal numbers of Contracted Spirits was about to commence.
The spectators began placing bets using Spirit Stones, predicting the battle outcome:
"Is there even any question? 'Top University Ace Spirit Tamer Young Master Wang' will definitely win! Even if Knife in Rainy Night Without Umbrella's spirit is SR, she's destined to lose!"
"Indeed, two level 90 A-ranks are more than enough to handle one level 54 SR!"
"But speaking of which, Knife in Rainy Night Without Umbrella is in unranked placement status, and she's already matching against Platinum ranks. Doesn't that mean she won all five previous matches?! That's somewhat terrifying!"
"Who knows? Maybe she just got lucky matching against weak opponents."
"Gamble a bit, turn a bicycle into a motorcycle! I bet it's SSR, I'm betting on him to win!"
"Hahaha, what an idiot! You think SSR is common cabbage? If we encounter an SSR even once in our lifetime, we'd be lucky!"
"......"
A mechanical female voice echoed through the space:
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
"Battle begin!"
The moment the words fell.
Young Master Wang's six Contracted Spirits surged forward like they were injected with adrenaline, pouncing fiercely toward the handsome Xia Yuan.
Xia Yuan stood unmoving, holding his sword single-handedly with composed demeanor, his cool voice ringing out:
"Shikai."
"Scatter, Senbonzakura."
The Zanpakuto transformed into several cherry blossom waves, assaulting the six opposing spirits.
Simultaneously, his entire body became surrounded by dense pink cherry blossoms, forming an 85-centimeter radius circular area.
Within this area existed an invulnerable zone where blades couldn't pass through!
This was the Zanpakuto Senbonzakura's additional defensive capability!
Because the blade disappeared, the Zanpakuto couldn't be used as a conventional sword, thus lacking defense and creating risk.
This area formed by pink cherry blossom blades was precisely for self-protection.
This scene still dazzled those witnessing it for the first time, leaving them utterly amazed!
"So... beautiful!"
"What kind of skill is this? Magic?"
"Oh my heavens, this is the first time I've seen such a dazzling Contracted Spirit skill!"
"The blade transformed into dancing cherry blossoms attacking - it must have killing power. This attack is truly impossible to defend against!"
"......"
The six opposing spirits froze momentarily but quickly snapped out of it, beginning to guard themselves.
In Platinum rank matches, they wouldn't carelessly mistake this for acrobatics or magic!
However, the cherry blossom blades were almost omnipresent, attacking from all directions.
A small portion even stealthily circled toward Young Master Wang!
Ssss ssss...
Yet the cherry blossom blades were all blocked by the opposing Spirit Tamer's barrier. The quantity of Senbonzakura was simply too small to break through.
As for the six Contracted Spirits, only two B-ranks were killed.
After one A-rank tank spirit activated its group defense ultimate skill, it actually managed to block the attacks and protect the remaining spirits!
Young Master Wang saw this and burst into arrogant laughter:
"Still trying to sneak attack me!"
"Have to admit, your ultimate is very cool, with scattered cherry blossoms that are omnipresent and impossible to defend against!"
"Unfortunately, I discovered your fatal weakness - the damage is just tickling!"
Xia Yuan controlled the cherry blossom blades while familiarizing himself with this skill.
To be honest, he still wasn't very proficient, which prevented him from unleashing Senbonzakura Shikai's full killing potential.
In the Bleach world, after Byakuya Kuchiki went to the Soul King Palace for treatment and combat training, the number of Senbonzakura Shikai blade petals had already increased to his previous Bankai level.
That was his peak combat power!
The more cherry blossom petals, the stronger the killing power.
But with Xia Yuan's current proficiency, his Shikai couldn't achieve the level of filling the sky with blossoms yet...
Right now it was just several modest cherry blossom waves.
Xia Yuan snorted coldly, speaking slowly:
"What gave you the illusion that I used my ultimate move?"
As these words fell.
Everyone's minds buzzed - could there be an even more powerful skill?
Mo Shiyu was even more excited than them, because she didn't know either!
They saw Xia Yuan recall all the cherry blossom blades, reforming them into the sword blade. Then he slowly pointed the tip downward, released his grip, and spoke the words he most wanted to say:
"Ban... kai!"
"Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!"
The Zanpakuto stood upright pointing downward, sinking into ripples on the ground and disappearing.
Simultaneously, ripples surged from the ground on both sides of Xia Yuan!
A rustling sound filled the air...!
Thousands of giant long swords rose from nowhere, majestic and spectacular!
These sword blades suddenly decomposed and scattered into countless pink cherry blossom blades, their quantity like a rushing river!
For a moment, almost the entire arena became surrounded by cherry blossoms!
The number of cherry blossom blades was an immense quantity completely incomparable to Shikai!
For a moment.
The entire audience stood frozen, utterly shocked!
Xia Yuan moved his will, controlling the river-like cherry blossom blades, making them dance and rotate, forming a magnificent and breathtakingly beautiful scene!
"The previous quantity wasn't enough, the killing power insufficient."
"What about now?"
The remaining five Contracted Spirits looked at the cherry blossom rain that almost occupied the entire space, completely unable to move.
Young Master Wang trembled all over, his legs weakening, plopping down to sit on the ground.
Beautiful it was!
But everyone understood that with this many cherry blossom blades, even if they just "tickled," the cumulative effect would be excruciatingly painful!