Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos

Demonstrating that he wasn't known as one of the Great Warriors without reason, Eduan had little difficulty evading Alpha, the oldest of Laev-tan's sister swords. Unfortunately, he made the mistake of trying to attack Vahn directly, and, though he had taken measures to both protect and enhance his body with Shinsu, contact with the obsidian plates caused the lightning around his fist to fizzle out as the flesh coating his knuckles quickly dissolved.Understanding that any assistance would further incense Eduan, a condescending mask developed across Vahn's face as he explained, "This armor is forged from the Laws of Destruction, Space, and Fire. Without a proper understanding of the Laws at play, your only hope is to use elemental energy that counteracts my armor's properties."Gritting his teeth in response to Vahn's words, Eduan's figure practically vanished in an instant as he stepped backward at the speed of lightning. This allowed him to create a distance of nearly 100km in an instant, his expression showing severity and excitement as he ignored the pain from his hand and began gathering a monumental amount of Shinsu. He was a little concerned about the fact that his hand wasn't healing, but, regardless of the outcome of the battle, he intended to enjoy it to the fullest.Believing that Vahn could easily see him, largely due to the fact that a vibrant beam of red light was already zeroing in on him, Eduan cracked a smile as he said, "Let's see how tough you really are!" as a physical spear of lightning more than 30m in length formed in his left hand. This was an advanced form of Shinsu Control that allowed the user to actualize their Quality, something even the average High Ranker would struggle with. Considering this version of Khun Eduan was technically a D-Rank Regular, it was a demonstration that would have shaken the Tower if he was born in the current era.Flourishing the spear, known throughout the Tower as the 'spear higher than the tallest mountain', Eduan easily deflected the approaching Alpha with little effort. This motion caused the atmosphere for hundreds of meters to instantaneously ionize, and, as a result, massive storm clouds began to gather in the area as tempestuous winds began to devastate the land below.With his body now completely shrouded in lightning, Eduan's electric-blue irises began shifting to an eerie purple hue as he took aim with his spear and monotonously incanted, "Khun Eduan Style Javelin-Throw Skill - Spear Higher Than The Tallest Mountain: Montana Azul...!"As if empowered by his voice, the inordinately long spear began to generate massive bands of blue lightning, almost like a reverse lightning rod. At the same time, the distance between him and Vahn seemed to shrink as Space distorted in a manner that resembled a 'zooming' effect. Then, traveling at a speed that made light seem stagnant, the spear created a rippling black vortex in its wake as it instantaneously impacted Vahn's chest.Though it wasn't the result he desired, Eduan managed to surprise Vahn quite a bit by successfully cracking his breastplate. He had underestimated Eduan's title as the 'God of Spears', and, though it shouldn't have mattered much due to the difference in their understanding, the former's lightning was actually one of the few counters to Laev-tan's effects.Tracing his fingers over the quickly receding cracks, Vahn's mind began to clear up as he recalled that, despite his appearance, this version of Eduan should have been hundreds of years old by the time his data was created. Since then, more than ten-thousand-years had passed, so, while it was impossible for Data Humans to increase their parameters, it provided him with ample opportunity to advance his understanding of various Laws.With all signs of damage having vanished in under three seconds, Vahn lightly pat the area over his heart, not to express relief, but to comfort Laev-tan. She was upset by the fact she had allowed the energy from Eduan's attack to penetrate his body, and, as a result, several sections of her armor had started to glow as her anger continued to rise. This was one of the greatest limitations of his Bankai, as, rather than cutting loose, Vahn had to remain calm and in control just to prevent Laev-tan and her siblings from rampaging...Fortunately, while it placed an absurd burden on his mental and spiritual energies, the volume of Vahn's functionally limitless reserves had effectively increased by more than a hundred times. As a result, his domain expanded to cover more than a hundred kilometers as the potency of his aura increased to the point that most lower-tiered beings couldn't even perceive it. This included Eduan, and, as could be expected, the Hidden Floor itself.Ignoring the sudden error messages that were beginning to appear in the vicinity, Vahn decided to amp things up a bit by extending his right hand. In response, the remaining twenty-three Laevatein-like blades surged forward, each resembling homing missiles as they created long red trails on their path towards the smiling Eduan.Believing he had successfully angered Vahn, Eduan began to dance around the flaming swords with remarkable finesse as dozens of Baangs began to form around him. These ultimately became laser-like beams of lightning-infused Shinsu, each formed with the intent to either destroy or disable one of the Laevatein siblings. Unfortunately for him, they were a little more difficult to deal with than a stationary target, and, though their individual mastery was far from Vahn's, each of the Laevatein's possessed a limited mastery over Sword Laws.Seeing his attacks cut through and deflected, Eduan's smile became noticeably cramped as one of the Laevateinn's, Rho, burned a part of his inordinately long ponytail. He had always taken pride in the appearance and texture of his hair, so, while it wasn't enough to make him completely lose his cool, the spear-like tattoo on his arm emitted a phenomenal amount of lightning as he attempted to grasp Rho's hilt.Though it wasn't one of his better-known traits, Eduan possessed the ability to dominate anything his right hand touched. He rarely made use of it, but, whenever there was something he wanted to possess, be it legendary weapons, artifacts, or even women, there were few things that could stop him from forcibly seizing it. This was largely due to the fact that his right arm was host to one of the most powerful weapons from his former world, a legendary spear said to have once belonged to a tyrannical King of Gods, the 'Origin of Lightning'.Grasping Rho's hilt, Eduan wanted nothing more than to use the blade to pierce Vahn's chest and demonstrate why he should never underestimate his foes. Unfortunately, this was never meant to be, as, the moment he attempted to forcibly seize Rho, a massive rupture appeared along his arm as his meridians literally exploded. This made his arm resemble gristle, and, though it was only a copy of the original, the Origin of Lightning within caused the wound to quickly cauterize as thick bands of uncontrollable lightning devasted both his body and the surroundings.Seeing Eduan effectively self-destruct, Vahn couldn't help but exhale a tired sigh as he shook his head and remarked, "Trying to steal a Zanpakuto produced by the Bankai of a Tier 5...I can't even imagine something more foolish..."Though he hadn't heard Vahn's remark, Eduan wasn't going to simply stand by and let himself be destroyed by his own attack. Instead, he ripped off his own arm without hesitation before surging forward with explosive velocity, effectively teleporting in front of Vahn to use the dismembered and highly destructive limb like a club.Frowning in response to Eduan's frenzied assault, Vahn anchored himself using the surrounding space as the lightning from the former's detached limb danced across his body. This caused the glossy black surface of Laev-tan to rapidly heat up, the exterior turning white-hot as cracks began to form across the thinner plates.Clicking his tongue, Vahn decided this wasn't the time to be obstinate. He was determined to stay in place, but, rather than simply taking a beating, he released an unstoppable pulse of energy from his body, arms spread wide as he called out, "Mjol-chan! Raiko...!"In response to Vahn's call, two hammers, one resembling a comically oversized runestone while the other was indistinguishable from a giant drum, spun rather excitedly towards him. These were his attempts at reproducing the legendary hammer of Thor and the Storm Drums of Raijin, two of the most powerful Gods of Thunder and Lightning to ever exist.Bringing the two together, effectively slamming Mjol-chan into the drumhead of Raiko, Vahn was able to disperse the entirety of Eduan's rampant lightning. Then, as his pride prevented him from moving from his current position, he hurled the 3,000,000kg stone hammer towards Eduan like a meteor before releasing Raiko's white-hot handle and saying, "Seal his lightning." in a decisive yet slightly apologetic tone.As Mjol-chan impacted the ground with enough force to send a shockwave rippling for dozens of kilometers, lightning emanating from Raiko's body quickly took the shape of a young girl with pale blonde hair, elf-like ears, and radiant golden irises. As for her clothes, her outfit consisted of an off-white dress, knee-length purple boots, a red sash that defied gravity, and, as could be expected, a ring adorned with lightning-formed drums. If not for the fact she resembled an eight-year-old, she could have been mistaken for a younger version of Ureko, complete with a vibrant yet excessively violent personality...Grabbing the giant hammer that was her true body, Raiko began to smack it against the air as if the latter had a physical form. Each blow caused the sound reminiscent of a drum infused with thunder to echo for several hundreds of kilometers as the rampant lightning produced by Eduan began to vanish without a trace. Instead, the drums behind Raiko began to glow with an increasingly vibrant light as she absorbed all the lightning elemental energy from the surroundings into herself.Understanding that the others would be upset if he didn't give them the chance to run wild, Vahn allowed his reserves of mental and spiritual energy to drain, a wry smile developing across his face as he said, "Don't kill him. If any of you decide to ignore my warning, expect no maintenance for the next three weeks..."In response to Vahn's words of warning, each of the 138 weapons comprising his Bankai promptly manifested spiritual forms perfectly capable of wielding themselves. Unfortunately, for reasons he simply couldn't fathom, the oldest among them resembled a young girl of around fourteen. As for the rest, they looked like a bunch of elementary and middle-schoolers wielding comically oversized weapons. This was the final and most prominent reason behind his reluctance to use Bankai, as, not only did Laev-tan make him resemble an Evil God, but his ultimate attack was effectively an army of rampaging children...Fortunately, only a small handful of the Little Garden's residents knew the truth, and, while it might cause a few problems in the near future, Vahn didn't care whether or not Eduan's data knew of his secret. This was a good opportunity to let his little rascals run wild, and, in a way, it allowed him to practice observing others and intervening when he considered it necessary. These might not seem like important skills to master, but, if he wished to let others fight alongside him, these two abilities were of paramount importance.Unfortunately for Eduan, he was the first true opponent of the discordant group of 'lolis', so, while they did their best to hold back, their combined assault was comparable to a group of High Rankers toying with their foe. Eduan did his best to fight back, but, with each of the lively spirits possessing immaterial bodies, the majority of his attacks were completely useless. This, combined with the fact that his abilities were effectively sealed by the combined effects of numerous Zanpakutos relegated him to the role of a punching bag for the better part of three hours...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Never look down on a skilled opponent that has lived for tens of thousands of years...','Eduan is pretty feisty...','This might just be the most 'bruh' of moments...')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Descending to the center of a vast crater filled with fragmented data and error messages, Vahn found a one-armed, severely injured, Eduan staring up at the sky with a wry smile on his face. He looked like he had experienced an apocalypse on his body, and, though he was still alive, he was almost unrecognizable from his former, inordinately handsome, self.Noticing Vahn's presence, Eduan somehow managed to sit up even as parts of his data-comprised flesh flaked away. Then, in a raspy voice tinged with amusement, he asked, "Are you satisfied now?"Shrugging his shoulders halfheartedly, Vahn decided to return Eduan's question, asking, "Are you?"With a pained laugh escaping his throat, Eduan, somewhat surprisingly, shook his head, saying, "If you think this is a beating, you should try teasing Yura during her period. That woman makes your little posse of monsters seem tame in comparison..."Though he was unamused by Eduan referring to his Zanpakuto as monsters, Vahn couldn't exactly blame him for the label. If he had been beaten down by a small army of excessively violent children, he would probably disdain and loathe whoever had given the order. Eduan, however, didn't seem to particularly care, his expression showing more curiosity than anything else as he experimented with puppeteering his severely charred left arm.Restraining a sigh, Vahn had Sis initiate an isolated version of the reconstruction program that was typically reserved for after visitors had departed. As a result, Eduan's body was fully restored in an instant, brows raising as he asked, "How are you able to access the Hidden Floor's functions? Even Jahad and I don't have this level of control and we're basically system administrators...who, exactly, are you?"Noticing the build-up of electricity around Eduan's body, Vahn couldn't help but adopt a deadpan as he asked, "Seriously? I get that you're a battle junky, but come on..."Smiling in response to Vahn's words, Eduan balled the hand of his now-restored right arm into a fist as he said, "I've never been the type to concern myself with things like the past and future. Besides, you weren't the one to defeat me. Don't tell me you intend to steal credit just because you created them? Even I'm not 'that' brazen..."Understanding that Eduan's behavior was derived from an incomprehensible feeling of boredom, Vahn resisted the urge to bury his fist into the man's face as he said, "If you're willing to abide a few ground rules, I can free you from this place. I imagine the thought of fighting and defeating the real you is pretty tantalizing."Though lightning continued to build around him, Eduan adopted an uncharacteristically serious expression as he scrutinized Vahn's face for falsehoods. Truth be told, the only thing preventing him from offing himself thousands of years ago was his desire to undermine whatever schemes the real Jahad had cooked up. He disdained what Jahad had become on the outside, and, though they had always been at odds with each other, he still considered the man a friend...one who had deviated far from the path they had once walked together...With the lightning around his body gradually weakening, a tired sigh escaped Eduan's throat as he crossed his arms and asked, "What are these 'conditions' you speak of? How do I know I won't just become your puppet after accepting your terms?"Emulating Eduan's action of crossing his arms, Vahn adopted a taunting smile as he noted, "You ask a lot of questions for someone who doesn't concern themself with things like the past and future..."Clicking his tongue, the amount of lightning flickering across Eduan's body began to increase as he said, "You're right. Guess that means I have no choice but to refuse your offer. It's a shame, really. I was honestly looking forward to seeing what lays in the higher floors with my own eyes..."Understanding that Eduan wasn't putting on airs, an exasperated sigh escaped Vahn's throat as he shook his head and said, "I see now why you've managed to persist this long. You are unbelievably obstinate..."Rather than refute the claim, a smile spread across Eduan's face as he nodded and said, "It really is one of my better traits. Besides, based on your behavior thus far, it's pretty obvious you're more of a hardass than I am. I'd wager my existence that you don't have many friends. Instead, you probably surround yourself with women. We're a lot alike in that regard."Frowning in response to Eduan's words, Vahn nearly fell into his habit of reflecting upon everything people said about him. Fortunately, before he was able to, Sis adopted a gentle chiding tone as she said, (*Even when there are parallels between people, the motivations behind their actions and their personal thoughts on any given matter can be radically different. Everyone walks their own path.*)Agreeing with this sentiment, Vahn's expression gradually relaxed as he met Eduan's gaze and said, "It is foolish to make such comparisons. Regardless of the number of parallels between two people, there would be a functionally infinite number of differences between them. The only person we can ever truly know is ourselves. Now, before you make the mistake of burning the final bridge between us, I'll give you one last chance to consider my proposal. Just know that, in the end, you're choosing between suffering one final defeat and the chance to battle against countless powerful foes..."Though he wasn't quite sure what had changed, Eduan found the current Vahn even more annoying than before. He had always hated people with aloof personalities, as, even if it wasn't their aim, they gave off the impression of arrogant and entitled assholes who looked down on everything. To make matters even worse, he had nothing to leverage against the current circumstances. His only options were to either accept or refuse, as, based on Vahn's actions thus far, he hadn't come here with the intention of winning any favors...With a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, Eduan couldn't resist the urge to say, "I really hate you right now..."Shrugging in response to the comment, a relaxed smile spread across Vahn's face as he asked, "So? You aren't the first and you sure as hell won't be the last. Now, stop beating around the bush. You might have gotten used to lazing about for centuries at a time, but I have better things to do than idle around here."Clicking his tongue for the second time, Eduan threw his hands up in an exasperated manner as he exclaimed, "As if I have a choice! Jeez, you're even more annoying than that bastard, Gustang! Why can't we just fight a few rounds before talking about all this complicated shit!? I swear! You're going to give me a fucking aneurysm!"Rolling his eyes in response to Eduan's complaints, the version of himself idling about in the Little Garden passed on a message to Urahara as his external counterpart replied, "At least you'll have a body to accommodate you. For now, let us return to your abode. There are a few things we need to discuss and I imagine your son and daughter have already awoken."With his brow twitching angrily, Eduan fought hard against the urge to give Vahn the middle finger and telling him to fuck off. There were few things he hated more than being told what to do, so, if Vahn expected him to become a lackey, there was no way their 'partnership' could continue.Recognizing the look in Eduan's eyes, Vahn adopted a somewhat amused smile as he said, "Though there are a few provisions I expect you to follow, you don't have to worry about serving under me. I might be fond of snakes, but that doesn't mean I would invite an untamed viper to live in my home. Once we get out of here, you'll be free to move about the Tower at your leisure. What you do from then onwards is entirely up to you."Though he found it difficult to accept Vahn's words at face value, Eduan ultimately waved his hand through the air to manifest the portal-like mirror that allowed him to move about freely within the Hidden Floor. Before either of them could step through, however, two figures emerged from within, one beelining towards Vahn while the other gawked at the surrounding devastation.With a wry smile returning to his face, Vahn grabbed the tip of Maschenny's lance-like spear with his left hand while performing a chopping motion with his right. This caused her body to tense up, not because she was afraid, but because her past experiences had taught her it was impossible to evade. Fortunately, what awaited her wasn't a painful chop. Instead, Vahn plopped his hand rather unceremoniously atop her head, roughly ruffling her hair as he mused, "I'm a little above your pay grade, kiddo. Sorry."Confused by the comforting sensation washing over her, Maschenny lifted her head to stare directly at Vahn before saying, "Are you a lolicon...?"Momentarily freezing in place, Vahn's smile became notably cramped as he retracted his hand from Maschenny's head and remarked, "If your attacks were half as sharp as your tongue, you might be able to deal some actual damage..."Despite being 162cm tall, Maschenny managed to give off the impression of an excessively spoiled middle-schooler as her expression morphed into an indignant and somewhat adorable pout. Before she could lash out, however, a stern voice emanated from behind, saying, "Oi, chibi. Save it for later. That man and I have things to discuss. Don't make me ground you."Hearing the words of her father, Maschenny clicked her tongue before yanking her sword free from Vahn's grasp and saying, "This is far from over. I don't care how powerful you are. Unless you kill me or run away, it is your destiny to die at my hand. If not me, personally, my counterpart outside will finish you off. You will learn why I was the second-youngest person to ever be chosen as a Princess of Jahad...!"Resisting the urge to ruffle the impetuous Princess' hair a second time, Vahn offered a wry smile in response to her threat against his life, revealing, "I've already fought against your counterpart. She was certainly very powerful, but, compared to Adori and Hagipherione, she still has a very long way to go..."Not expecting to hear such a statement, a look of confusion appeared on Maschenny's face as she instinctually replied, "You're lying. My counterpart outside should be one of the most powerful High Rankers in the Tower. There's no way she would be defeated by someone like you. Do you think I'm an idiot?"Rather than Vahn answering, it was Eduan who said, "You are an idiot if you think being a Princess of Jahad guarantees you will become strong. Though he might have used an indirect method, this asshole was able to defeat me without having to move from his starting position. I don't know how powerful Rankers and High Rankers are supposed to be, but I can guarantee they wouldn't be able to pull off a similar feat. There is a difference between pride and petulance, Chenny. Looking like a brat doesn't give you the right to act like one."Hearing her father's admonishing words, both Maschenny and her brother Asensio, known best as the Spear Master, found themselves at a complete loss for words. They had never once considered that their father had lost the fight, as, despite being incomparably weaker than his true self, he was still a transcendental existence. They couldn't imagine him losing to anyone other than himself and the other Family Leaders, so, hearing him nonchalantly admit Vahn had won the fight left them both feeling as though they had stumbled into an alternate reality.Annoyed by the duo's gawking, Eduan snorted loudly before half-stepping through his mirror and remarking, "You're both grounded..." as his figure disappeared into the reflective surface...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Eduan and Vahn are both pretty petulant...','I can imagine a -1 appearing above Vahn's head in response to Maschenny's words xD...','RIP')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Despite his face being used as a springboard, Vahn's expression remained largely unchanged as he shifted his attention from the aggrieved Maschenny to view the inordinately handsome man with the characteristic features of the Khun Family sitting on an ornate stone throne. This resulted in Maschenny gritting her teeth, and, though she knew it was ultimately futile, that didn't stop her from condensing a phenomenal amount of lightning-infused Shinsu into a tiny spherical pill.With the handsome man silently observing the battle with a smile, even as sparks danced around his body, Vahn couldn't help but shake his head, saying, "Even if she was born outside, she is still your daughter. Are you just going to watch as she destroys her body...?"Frowning in response to Vahn's words, the inordinately handsome man, famous throughout the Tower for his heaven-sent appearance, adopted a slight frown as he coldly replied, "I would be an even worse father if I intervened in a battle she did not wish me to partake in. Besides, the girl you see before you is merely a collection of data. So long as the Hidden Floor persists, she will respawn indefinitely. If I intervened, she would only come to resent me for robbing her of a powerful foe..."Adopting a frown of his own, for a variety of reasons, Vahn returned his attention to Maschenny to find that most of her cells had been completely saturated with lightning. In a way, it was almost like a version of Magia Erebea, but, compared to the completed spell that had made Eva into a legend, the 'Lightning Pill' consumed by members of the Khun Family was a pale imitation.Deciding to teach both of them a lesson, a sigh escaped Vahn's throat as bands of golden lightning began to emit from his body. This caused the man's eyes to widen slightly, his fingers digging into the material of his throne as the vibrant blue lightning around his body increased in intensity.At the same time that Maschenny charged towards him, her figure completely shrouded in a cloak of lightning, a far more intense variety erupted from Vahn's body as he deftly snatched her fist out of the air. This resulted in her unhesitantly sacrificing her wrist, but, with a reaction speed that saw everything the temperamental youth did in slow motion, Vahn was able to effectively 'walk' around her during the motion of her spinning kick.Unable to perceive Vahn's movements due to his complete and utter lack of a presence, a look of panic briefly appeared across Maschenny's face before a sharp pain erupted from the back of her neck. She could feel the connection between her brain and body momentarily severed, but, rather than accepting the sweet embrace of unconsciousness, she forcibly re-established the connection before issuing a loud war cry as she twisted around and attempted to stab Vahn with her bare hand. Unfortunately, by the time she turned around, her target was nowhere to be found, as, in relation to her perception, Vahn's movement speed might as well be teleportation.With his previous effort causing Maschenny to push her body even further beyond its limits, Vahn decided it was time to bring the battle to its conclusion. Thus, before she could further exacerbate the situation, he placed his palm against her back, surging his source energy into her body before retracting it along with all the lightning elemental energy saturating her cells. This would have been very dangerous in the 'real' world, but, thanks to her form being almost entirely comprised of data, he could cut a surprising number of corners.Like a marionette that had its strings unceremoniously cut, Maschenny collapsed forward with the whites of her eyes showing. Fortunately, rather than the cold hard ground, her face collided with an exceptionally plush beanbag, her form sinking into the soft yet durable material before becoming completely limp.Feeling mildly exasperated, a tired sigh escaped Vahn's throat as he shifted his attention away from Maschenny's unconscious form to find the inordinately handsome man from before observing him with an intrigued glimmer in his eyes. Then, nearly causing him to fall over, the man unashamedly inquired, "Are you another one of my brats? Did you come here to see how you measure up against me in my youth...?"Though he had never really cared all that much about the identity of his father, Vahn couldn't help by feel annoyed by the ridiculous question. Unfortunately, this seemed to give the man the wrong idea, his smile becoming even more prominent as he added, "Very well then. Come to papa." while rising to his feet.Under normal circumstances, Vahn liked to think of himself as a relatively easy-going person. Sure, he got mad whenever people performed violent and profane acts, but, more often than not, he did his best to just go with the flow. This was not the case when he heard the man's remark. Instead, he felt as though something in the back of his mind had shattered, and, were it not for his [Will of the Emperor] kicking into overdrive, Vahn felt as though he might have activated his Bankai then and there...Taking advantage of the fact that the man had too much pride to throw the first blow, Vahn did his best to calm down by combing back his pale-golden, inordinately spiky, hair. Then, with a textbook example of a deadpan, he looked towards the smiling man and said, "Utterly ridiculous. If my father was half as despicable as your real-world counterpart, I would have died from shame long ago..."Shaking his head in response to his own words, Vahn decided there was no sense in discussing such things. Instead, he adopted a loose stance with countless openings as he muttered, "Whatever...let's get this over with. Show me the strength of one of the so-called Great Warriors..."Having grown rather accustomed to his children hating him, the man simply shrugged in response to Vahn's words before manifesting a circular mirror and saying, "Let's change locations. It might be reset after you leave, but I'd rather not destroy my home. Besides, you seem to possess an irrational concern for my daughter's data. I don't want you to get distracted trying to protect her."Resisting the urge to snort through his nose, Vahn stepped through the circular mirror without any fear or hesitation. He knew the man wouldn't be able to resist a good fight, and, while there was a small chance the mirror might lead to some kind of prison, it didn't really matter.Smiling in response to Vahn's daring behavior, the handsome man briefly shifted his gaze to the unconscious form of his daughter, muttering, "I hope you don't resent me too much for taking away your toy...." before stepping through the mirror's surface. There, he found Vahn standing in the air a few hundred meters away, golden lightning shrouding his onyx-colored body.With the corners of his smile curling upward, the man couldn't help but muse, "Are you enjoying the opportunity to look down on the future leader of the Khun Family? Careful. If you inflate your ego too much, you might break once you experience defeat."Raising his right hand towards the sky, Vahn allowed his Lightning Emperor form to dissipate as he replied in a dull tone, "Let's put that theory to the test...I wonder which will break first, your body, or your pride. Either way, it's time you experienced what true power looks like. Don't worry, even the real Khun Eduan might not fare much better..."Though he would have normally offered a rebuttal, the inordinately handsome man, none other than the data of Khun Eduan, went on high alert the moment he sensed the phenomenal energy circulating around Vahn's hand. This caused the vibrant blue lightning around his body to increase in magnitude, thick bands tearing through the surrounding landscape as he generated two highly compressed Baangs at his fingertips.Ignoring Eduan's reaction completely, Vahn allowed his eyes to close as the flow of time around his body slowed to a crawl. Moments later, without any actual time passing, a petite figure with short brown hair, aquamarine eyes, fiery horns, a similarly flaming tail, and red-hot heels manifested in front of him. Then, as if a chain reaction had been set off, several other petite, exotic, and adorable figures began to appear around him as Vahn opened his eyes and said, "Remember...I can't use all of you at once. Don't rampage just because you're feeling left out..."Like a bunch of elementary and middle schoolers who had just received a light warning from their favorite teacher, the collection of more than a hundred peculiar entities each chorused, "Hai~!" in a happy tone. This left Vahn feeling a little exasperated, but, understanding the need to master each and every one of them, he began to ruffle the hair of those within reach as his true self opened his eyes and exclaimed, "Bankai...! Senjin Kōshin, March of a Thousand Blades...!"Following the exclamation, the sky around Vahn resembled a volcanic eruption as a veritable wall of magma-like flames exploded outward, enveloping everything for tens of kilometers. In the wake of this explosion, the surrounding environment resembled a hellish landscape of fire and brimstone as more than a hundred flaming swords hovered in the air behind a now-armored Vahn.With armor resembling still-cooling obsidian, complete with a helmet set with flaming horns, Vahn knew he looked like a textbook example of an Evil or Demonic Dragon God. Despite this, he was rather fond of the armor as it was actually the form Laev-tan took when he awakened his Bankai. She seemed to realize that he wouldn't be able to wield her against most of his foes, and, perhaps as a result of his armor generally melting down or breaking, she ultimately decided to become his armor so that he could freely use other weapons.Unfortunately, perhaps as a result of her jealousy, the gauntlets of said armor emitted such extreme heat that it was nearly impossible to hold onto another weapon without melting it. The inclusion of Destruction Laws all but guaranteed this, so, while it wasn't his original reason for using Telekinesis, Vahn's mastery over the psychokinetic art allowed him to wield dozens of weapons without needing to actually hold them. Unfortunately, this had the rather disadvantageous consequence of making his growing number of Zanpakuto Spirits rather...disorderly...Despite his prior warning, Vahn was forced to proactively use his Telekinesis to rein in a few of the Laevatein-looking blades as they attempted to stab to understandably surprised Eduan. This caused the blades to release frustrated, sulky, and pouty hums, but, with a firm, "Patience..." Vahn was able to silence most of them before turning his attention to Eduan and saying, "Though my appearance might lead you to believe otherwise, I'm not particularly fond of bullying the weak. These weapons you see around me are the greatest masterpieces I have forged over the years. In many ways, they are similar to my children. Since you chose not to intervene during my battle with Maschenny, I will afford you a similar opportunity. For the following one-hundred-and-thirty-eight minutes, I will not attack you. Instead, with the passage of each additional minute, one of my creations will enter the fray. If you can move me from this position before each has had their turn, you will have the right to proclaim yourself the victor..."Though he had been utterly gobsmacked by Vahn's display of power, Eduan's brow began to twitch ever more violently with each word spoken by the former. It had been a long time since he endured such insults, so, while he was actually looking forward to the fight quite a bit, that didn't stop him from raising the middle finger of his right hand and exclaiming, "Fuck you...!" in a manner similar to his daughter. Then, with a phenomenal amount of lightning elemental energy gathering around his body, he exploded into the air like a reverse meteor...(A/N: Alternate Titles: 'Cozy beanbag (O w O)...','We've come full circle. Now it is the loli who protec Vahn...!','We're reaching levels of Chuuni that shouldn't be possible...!')https://bit.ly/2XBzAYu &lt;-(p.atreon link)paypal.me/EinlionDiscord Invite: https://discord.gg/Jwa8PKh

Chapter 1908: Surprise : Overwhelming