In Hueco Mundo With shendu Template

"How is that possible?"

Harribel murmured subconsciously.

She had already calculated everything before launching this enhanced version of Broken Waterfall.

With the power of the flames previously released by Shendu, it should have been impossible to completely destroy the tide-like waterfall in such a short period of time.

And during this period, Broken Waterfall should have been enough to cause significant damage to him, or even inflict serious injuries or death...

But...

Under the bone mask, Harribel bit her lower lip tightly, and her eyes filled with unwillingness.

Monster…

The tidal wave, powerful enough to destroy entire cities in the human world, was cut off in an instant. It crashed heavily onto the sand, leaving countless deep pits in its wake.

A scorching heatwave surged around Shendu, evaporating nearby streams of water.

The severed waterfall no longer possessed its previous cohesiveness; it had dissipated into a mere stream of spiritual particles.

Looking at Shendu slowly walking toward her, Harribel clenched the giant bone sword in her hand once again, as though she were preparing for a final, desperate fight.

However, in her current state, even unleashing a single Cero felt like an impossible task.

The giant bone sword swung downward toward Shendu, the golden Reiatsu now appearing dim and faint.

Snap!

Shendu effortlessly grabbed the giant sword in his sharp claws, snatched it away, and planted it casually into the sand beside him.

The terrifying Reiatsu, resembling a tangible flame, burned fiercely from his dark green body, evaporating every trace of moisture in the surrounding air.

Harribel raised her right hand and began condensing spiritual particles, forming a red sphere exuding a dangerous aura.

Cero.

Even though she knew her attack was futile, she couldn't bring herself to give up.

The violent energy tore through the air, creating a piercing explosion as it shot toward Shendu.

"This level…"

Shendu groaned, his magnetic, magical voice tinged with impatience.

"Are you kidding me?"

He casually raised his hand, deflecting the Cero beam with ease.

It didn't cause him any harm—his expression didn't even waver.

Harribel was already nearing her limit. The continuous injuries and the release of the enhanced Broken Waterfall had drained nearly all her Reiatsu.

"Tell me…"

Shendu stepped closer to Harribel, the scorching airwaves radiating from him making her throat feel faintly scorched.

"Your choice."

Harribel met Shendu's gaze unflinchingly, her eyes filled with stubbornness and defiance.

"I can never…"

Before she could finish her sentence, Shendu interrupted casually:

"After you die, I'll make sure those three little ones are buried with you."

"You don't have to thank me. As a Vasto Lorde, this is the proper funeral arrangement."

Harribel's expression froze instantly, and she subconsciously glanced at Apacci, Sung-Sun, and Mila, who were watching the battle from a distance.

They would never abandon Harribel and flee before the fight was completely over.

Rage flared in her heart.

This Vasto Lorde named Shendu was even more despicable than Baraggan Louisenbairn.

But she had to admit—he had indeed exploited her greatest weakness.

Death wasn't frightening.

What was terrifying…

…was being unable to protect the things she cherished.

Harribel slowly closed her eyes, shattering the last of her defiance.

"Great Majesty Shendu, Tier Harribel surrenders to you…"

Under the threat of harm to Apacci and the others, Harribel abandoned her pride and chose to submit to Shendu.

Thus, Shendu had finally conquered his first truly high-level combatant.

Vasto Lorde, Tier Harribel, female Hollow King.

[The fourth step toward the ultimate has been completed.]

[Template progress increased by 25% → 30%.]

[Demonic magic unlocked.]

[Current abilities: Dragon body, fire magic, demon magic, dragon talisman, pig talisman, ox talisman.]

[Reiatsu: First-class spirit power! (Pending evolution)]

Another unexpected development occurred.

After conquering Harribel, Shendu didn't unlock a new talisman but instead gained access to the vast repository of demonic magic knowledge accumulated by the Demon Lord over countless years.

One of the most important aspects of a demon's power:

Knowledge.

"These things…"

Shendu was immersed in the endless knowledge of demonic magic, a rare look of intoxication appearing on his ferocious, cruel face.

"Surprisingly useful!"

Aizen had been able to create the Hōgyoku and become one of the few transcendent beings across the Three Realms not merely because of his boundless potential.

It was largely due to his extraordinary wisdom and foresight.

From mastering Reiatsu to perfecting Kidō, to researching and developing the Hōgyoku…

In this world, science and knowledge were the ultimate forces of productivity.

And demonic magic was no exception.

Shendu's thoughts drifted through the ocean of magic knowledge, processing thenew abilities he had acquired.

There was a trace of confusion in Harribel's gaze as she watched him, unsure of the meaning behind his actions.

Was he regretting his decision?

Had her delayed response irritated him?

Countless thoughts swirled in her mind.

On the surface, however, Harribel remained calm, her icy demeanor unbroken.

This was the perfect example of duplicity.

After a long silence, Shendu finally returned to reality. Strange, intricate symbols flashed in his blood-red eyes.

They resembled writing but also felt like some kind of magical sigils.

He looked at Harribel. Her proud figure was adorned with tightly-fitted white bone armor. Her short yellow hair hung down, emerald-green eyes half-veiled, and brown skin gleaming alluringly despite the wounds marring her form.

Only her limp left arm and slightly sunken sternum added a touch of imperfection to her beauty.

"Vasto Lorde."

Shendu's muttered words, laced with magical allure, echoed in Harribel's ears.

For some reason, her instincts screamed in alarm.

The being she had just sworn loyalty to was undoubtedly scheming something dangerous!

Before Harribel could react, Shendu moved suddenly. His sharp claws grasped her delicate chin, tilting it slightly upward.

Their gazes locked, and the scalding breath filling her senses made her inexplicably flustered.

What was he trying to do?!

Shendu stared at the mask covering half of Harribel's face and whispered with devilish temptation:

"Harribel…

"Do you want to break this ugly, hideous mask?"

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