In Hueco Mundo With shendu Template

At the moment of signing the contract.

Szayelaporro's complexion was as dark as the bottom of a pot, so gloomy.

As a researcher and scientist, he still had some confidence in his technology.

Originally, he thought that Shendu's so-called contract was just a restriction method similar to Kidō.

But after signing the contract completely, Szayelaporro could clearly feel that his life seemed to be controlled by Shendu.

Once he harbored any thoughts of defiance, he would inevitably suffer unimaginable torture and pain.

Shendu put away the contract and tore open the space in the air before him. A golden-red light bloomed from it, flowing like real magma.

In Szayelaporro's astonished eyes, a ferocious dragon's head protruded from the hole in space and let out an astonishing roar. The airwaves rolled, and a strong wind howled.

Shendu directly fed the contract into the bloody mouth of the evil dragon, allowing it to swallow the contract entirely, sealing it within its belly.

The evil dragon completed its task and withdrew into the dimensional space once again.

"What is this?"

Curiosity overcame fear and loathing. Szayelaporro asked subconsciously.

As soon as the words left his mouth, blood-red eyes immediately locked onto him.

There was a hint of satisfaction in Shendu's gaze as he replied in a magnetic, devilish voice:

"My dragon minion, an absolutely loyal existence."

"Much more reliable than a guy like you."

Summoning the evil dragon was a demonic spell unique to the Holy Lord.

However, it seemed to bear his influence; the dragon summoned by Shendu actually had a white bone mask on its head.

It exuded the aura of the void from the dimensional space.

As for the strength of the summoned dragon, it was roughly equivalent to Cortez's level—or perhaps even weaker.

The dragon's minions lacked proper combat consciousness and acted solely on their desire to destroy.

For the current Shendu, this demonic spell was merely the icing on the cake; it wasn't particularly impactful.

After all.

Against opponents like Aizen and Genryūsai, numbers were meaningless.

Szayelaporro, though ridiculed by Shendu, didn't take it to heart.

Words alone were powerless against him.

"I'm starting to question my earlier assumptions."

He pressed his chest with one hand, pointed to the sky with the other, and spoke with a proud and elegant demeanor:

"Your Majesty Shendu, your existence is far more mysterious than those of Baraggan and Aizen."

"It's like stepping into a new, unknown world, reminding me of a realm that only a few have dared to explore…"

"Hell."

Shendu lowered his eyes and couldn't help recalling information about hell.

It was an unknown territory, even beyond the Spirit King's dominion.

When beings of third-class spiritual power or higher died, their souls could neither decompose in Soul Society nor Hueco Mundo.

As a result, such strong beings would fall into hell, becoming part of it.

Countless ages had passed. Who could say how many powerful entities resided in hell? This was an unknown even to Shendu.

"In the future, I'll let you participate in research completely different from the systems of Shinigami and Hollow."

Shendu exhaled a scorching breath, evaporating the lingering moisture in the air.

Szayelaporro's change in attitude stemmed from his relentless pursuit of the unknown.

A scientist like him who lacked curiosity would inevitably stagnate.

Szayelaporro pursued it, as did Kurotsuchi Mayuri and Urahara Kisuke.

It was their common ground.

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

[Template progress increased from 30% to 35%.]

[Sheep Talisman unlocked.]

[Current abilities: Dragon body, fire magic, demon magic, Dragon Talisman, Pig Talisman, Ox Talisman, Sheep Talisman.]

[Reiatsu: First Class Spiritual Power (Extreme).]

With the unlocking of the Sheep Talisman, Shendu immediately felt a warm current surging from the depths of his soul, as if someone were massaging it.

In a short span, his soul's strength surged continuously, as though there was no upper limit.

Not only that, but insights from soul-based abilities began surfacing in his mind.

What seemed like the most useless talisman was actually an indispensable cornerstone.

The importance of the soul was self-evident.

In mere seconds, Shendu felt his soul's strength increase severalfold—and it was still growing.

It was like transitioning from a liquid state to a solid.

Shendu stood motionless, immersed in the sensation, seemingly absent-minded.

Szayelaporro mustered his courage and waved a hand in front of him, intending to test further.

But a murderous eye locked onto his chest.

Following the gaze, he saw Harribel looking at him calmly, as though he were a lifeless object.

Her seemingly delicate palm rested on the hilt of her bone greatsword.

If Szayelaporro made the slightest move, Harribel would not hesitate to act.

To her, someone who experimented on Menos Grande as living material was utterly detestable.

If Shendu weren't present, Harribel would have left already.

Since she had chosen loyalty, she would give it her all.

After all.

Apacci and the others were still with Cortez.

Harribel's thoughts were far simpler than someone like Szayelaporro.

Shendu finally emerged from his trance.

The explosive growth of his soul had subsided for the moment.

What remained was the slow and steady grind for incremental growth.

Even so, compared to his previous state, the current improvement was astounding.

At least.

In Shendu's estimation, he was now several times stronger.

With the Sheep Talisman unlocked, his next plans would proceed even more smoothly.

Without hesitation, Shendu tore open the dimensional space once more and retrieved the contract from the dragon's maw.

Then, under Szayelaporro's astonished gaze, he directly amended the clause regarding the soul.

Thus, Szayelaporro realized that even his soul was now under Shendu's control.

He looked stunned. "Can the contract be modified after it's signed?!"

Shendu grinned and replied bluntly:

"The devil's contract is always like this..."

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