Torrential flames, like a raging whirlwind, instantly enveloped Pernida.
The terrifying temperature even caused the rubble left from the damaged surrounding buildings to begin melting into a liquid state and flowing away.
Pernida's body was continuously destroyed and scorched by the high-temperature burning.
However, due to the powerful regenerative ability it possessed after activating its Schrift, it did not die immediately.
Gerard, standing in the distance, also felt this violent heat.
However, he showed no sign of retreating; instead, an excited expression appeared on his face.
"Hahaha! It's hot… but not enough!"
Gerard roared in a low voice.
His body grew larger and larger!
"Boom!"
Gerard leaped, charging into the raging flames released by Shinra Bansho.
His speed was several times faster than before his first death.
Others might not be able to withstand the raging flames released by Shinra Bansho, but Gerard was not afraid!
"Burn, keep burning! All of it shall become the great power with which I flatten the world! I am a miracle!!"
Aozaki Reiji looked at the scene before him with a solemn expression.
Feeling the faint, terrifying fluctuations emanating from the palace not far away, he knew the time was almost right.
So, he raised a hand and called out:
"Anti-Membrane Field!"
As his voice fell, a black hole suddenly opened in mid-air, and a small black box dropped from it into his palm.
The next second, The small black box emitted a dazzling, ribbon-like black and white light.
It enveloped the burning Pernida, and then both vanished.
The Anti-Membrane Field was a technique developed by Aizen, its purpose being to trap spiritual bodies in a different dimension.
And this small black box was precisely the Anti-Membrane Field.
Unfortunately, this item was a Reishi tool.
Its effect did not change with the user's strength, but rather was linked to the strength of the target.
Given Pernida's Reiatsu, it could only be confined for a few minutes.
However, with Ryujin Jakka's restriction, this time should be extended somewhat.
But even a few minutes was enough.
The figures of the two Shinra Bansho sisters, as well as Enrakyoten.
Appeared out of thin air behind Aozaki Reiji.
"Finally out!"
Bansho said excitedly.
These days had really stifled her.
Ever since Aozaki Reiji achieved life evolution, his strength had greatly increased.
It had been a long time since he had summoned them in such a formal setting.
"It's best not to use Bankai."
Aozaki Reiji reminded her.
"…I understand."
Bansho nodded.
However, upon hearing these words, Haschwalth frowned, his heart greatly shaken.
This Shinigami actually knew about Star-Emblemize, which steals a Shinigami's Bankai?!
That was the highest secret of the Wandenreich!
Star-Emblemize was a technique that the Wandenreich had only recently developed.
Regarding this technique, ordinary pure-blood Quincy in the Empire had no way of knowing about it.
It was a secret known only to Sternritter members!
Haschwalth's gaze involuntarily shifted to Bambietta and Bazz-B.
They were the first Sternritter members to come into contact with Aozaki Reiji.
He had already seen Bazz-B's future.
Before his arrival, there was no possibility of Bazz-B leaking information.
That left only Bambietta!
His eyes instantly became extremely cold, as if to freeze the entire world.
At this moment, he had already condemned Bambietta to death in his heart.
If the information had not been leaked, they would have had an excellent opportunity.
They could have caught Aozaki Reiji completely off guard!
However, now all of that had turned to dust.
A Shinigami as powerful as Aozaki Reiji would absolutely not be without the power of Bankai.
Although it couldn't weaken the immense strength he currently displayed.
But imagine, when a Shinigami faces many Quincy, he would naturally use Bankai to deal with the situation.
Just at such a critical moment, this Shinigami suddenly loses this power.
How would he react?
Would he be full of doubt, or terrified and panicked?
It doesn't matter!
The scales of victory often tip in an instant.
Just a brief moment of distraction.
They would have full confidence in delivering a heavy blow to Aozaki Reiji, and possibly even killing him in one fell swoop.
"Chh!"
A sharp, piercing slashing sound echoed through the sky.
Gradually, a dazzling scarlet color came into view, like a brilliant firework blooming in the air.
At the same time, Gerard's body, from his right shoulder to his left hip, was forcibly cut in half by a sharp sword energy.
He died again!
"Big guy, is it fun to keep doing sit-ups? Take a break."
Enrakyoten said with a confident smile, one hand on her hip.
She wore a handsome yet slightly ancient armor, holding a Western-style longsword Zanpakuto in one hand.
She looked like a mythical Valkyrie, majestic and imposing.
"Everyone, farewell!"
Aozaki Reiji stood in mid-air, bowing slightly.
He smiled, his movements elegant, like a graceful gentleman.
"Shinigami, don't think of running!"
Bazz-B's furious roar came from a corner.
He glared with wide eyes, his face full of rage, shouting loudly towards the direction Aozaki Reiji departed.
Today's battle was an utter humiliation for him.
He might even be executed because of it!
"Blazing Hell!"
Aozaki Reiji smiled, murmuring softly.
His voice was deep and magnetic, as if an elegant demon from the abyss was whispering.
As his words fell, powerful forces were unleashed from all directions.
The surrounding ground instantly erupted with endless raging flames, burning fiercely.
Aozaki Reiji's figure gradually blurred within the flames, finally disappearing completely from the spot.
A trace of fear flashed in Bazz-B's eyes, and he quickly looked up at the sky, trying to find Aozaki Reiji's trace.
But besides those few massive pillars of fire, he could see nothing.
At the same time, an indescribably vast Reiatsu suddenly descended.
It pressed down on everyone like the heavens collapsing, making them gasp for breath.
This Reiatsu was so powerful that the surrounding space began to twist and deform, completely disrupting everyone's Reiatsu perception!
Immediately after, a massive Reiatsu current swept over like a storm, leaving no place to hide.
Bazz-B's heart jolted, and he quickly focused his attention, cautiously observing his surroundings.
What exactly was this Shinigami?
Is this Reiatsu something a human can possess?!
Just then, a massive figure appeared before him, blocking his view.
"I am Gerard, and my body is a miracle!"
A loud bang sounded, and the figure slowly straightened up, revealing its true form—
It was Gerard, who had been defeated earlier!
He had come back to life once again.
The aura emanating from him was even more powerful than before.
"They're all monsters!"
Bazz-B's eyes widened, looking incredulously at the massive being before him.
For hundreds of years, he had never seen Gerard of such immense size.
At this moment, Gerard had become a giant hundreds of meters tall.
It was unimaginable how terrifying the damage he had suffered earlier was.
"Damn Shinigami, die under my Miracle Sword!"
Gerard roared furiously.
He looked down at the ground, searching for the man who had repeatedly injured him.
However, after scanning around, he did not find the figure he hated so much.
He could not accept such a result.
He yearned to personally kill the one who brought him pain and humiliation.
"Haschwalth!" He roared again, "Where is that Shinigami? Find him for me quickly!"
With Gerard's roar, the entire Wandenreich trembled.
The massive sound wave even reached the lower structures, causing panic among the Quincy.