Chapter 133 - The Ancient One's Magic, Spiritual Pressure, and Bankai!
Chapter 133 - The Ancient One's Magic, Spiritual Pressure, and Bankai!
Within the Mirror Dimension.
Gilgamesh, now in his adult form, stood tall and imposing, clad in a suit of golden armor, like an immovable mountain.
During his 50 years in the Bleach universe, Gilgamesh fully developed the template of his younger self, reaching the peak of the attributes of the tyrant version of Gilgamesh. Naturally, this meant he could now don the golden armor of the Tyrant King.
Though the golden armor seemed a bit ostentatious, considering the potential dangers of the Marvel world, Gilgamesh had worn it before crossing into this new realm. His armor wasn't just for show—it provided immense physical and magical defense.
When paired with various magical artifacts that nullified many forms of sorcery, it made him highly resistant to most of the Nasuverse's magic.
In fact, that was exactly what Gilgamesh had planned.
He was eager to see if his golden armor, combined with his numerous anti-magic defenses, could withstand the magic of the Marvel Universe.
Thus, Gilgamesh didn't rush into an attack. Instead, he leisurely examined the inverted, mirror-like scenery around him, his face showing admiration.
Although the Nasuverse had magic, only five true magics remained in the modern era. Everything else was classified as magecraft—feats that humanity's current technology could achieve.
However, in the Marvel Universe, magic was truly magic.
Marvel's magic was broadly categorized into White Magic, derived from the deity Vishanti, and Black Magic, stemming from the death god Cyttorak.
Human technology couldn't replicate powers drawn from divine entities.
The Mirror Dimension that the Ancient One had used was an example of White Magic, bestowed by Vishanti.
Of course, Marvel's world also contained other magical forces. Marvel's magic fundamentally involved a sorcerer borrowing power from a higher entity.
For example, Doctor Strange had invoked spells like the Crimson Bands of Cyttorak, Bolts of Balthakk, and the Rings of Raggadorr—all named after the entities they borrowed power from.
As the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One didn't just use White Magic from Vishanti; she could also draw from other gods, including the powers of Dormammu's Dark Dimension.
As Gilgamesh observed the magic of the Mirror Dimension through his Sha Naqba Imuru, he constantly analyzed and dissected the magic at play.
Gilgamesh had already mastered the Third True Magic from the Nasuverse—the Materialization of Souls—granting him limitless magical energy.
He wanted to test if the magic from the Nasuverse could interact with Marvel's magical system.
Meanwhile, the Ancient One had been waiting for Gilgamesh to make the first move. She planned to counter his attack and hopefully learn more about his identity from the techniques he used.
But to her surprise, Gilgamesh seemed in no hurry to attack. He was still calmly observing the Mirror Dimension.
A slight frown creased the Ancient One's brow as her thoughts raced.
Gilgamesh had been the one who initiated the challenge, but now he wasn't attacking. This left the Ancient One puzzled as to what his true intentions were.
For a brief moment, she missed having the Eye of Agamotto.
In the past, the Ancient One would have simply used the Eye to foresee future events, allowing her to handle everything with complete confidence.
But now, the Eye of Agamotto couldn't perceive Gilgamesh's past, present, or future, leaving the Ancient One feeling somewhat restricted.
After much deliberation, the Ancient One decided to make the first move to probe Gilgamesh's strength.
Before she attacked, she courteously warned, "Be careful. I'm about to begin."
With that, golden sparks appeared from her right hand as she traced a line through the air.
Suddenly, the Mirror Dimension began to twist and invert.
The ground beneath Gilgamesh shifted, causing his body to sway as the entire dimension flipped upside down.
The Ancient One, however, moved effortlessly through the twisting space, quickly appearing before Gilgamesh.
Without hesitation, she struck Gilgamesh with her palm.
Though the strike seemed ordinary, it was imbued with soul magic, capable of separating a person's soul from their body.
Though uncertain of Gilgamesh's origins, the Ancient One was confident that he was human.
And for humans, the soul was often the weakest point. If she could extract his soul, she had many ways to deal with it, even trapping it permanently, preventing it from returning to the body.
Smack!
The Ancient One's strike didn't use much physical force, as its true strength lay in the soul magic it carried.
As soon as she confirmed her strike had landed on Gilgamesh's golden armor, she activated the power of the Eye of Agamotto, planning to trap his soul in the flow of time.
However, before she could fully unleash the Eye's power, she heard a calm and intrigued voice.
"Oh, soul magic? Capable of separating the soul from the body. Interesting... but not impressive."
"Compared to this, the Soul Society's methods of separating souls are much more refined."
"Would you like to see for yourself?"
The Ancient One's eyes widened in shock. As Gilgamesh pointed a finger toward her, she felt an intense sense of foreboding.
Without hesitation, she quickly retreated, her mind racing to process Gilgamesh's words.
'Soul Society?' The name sounded like a world, perhaps a dimension governed by a god of souls?
'Soul'—a god related to souls or corpses, perhaps?
While the Ancient One pondered this, Gilgamesh had already appeared in mid-air, and golden ripples shimmered behind him.
Before she could react further, a barrage of weapons surged from the golden ripples, flying toward her like a meteor shower.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The relentless rain of Noble Phantasms was powerful and dense, but it wasn't enough to overwhelm the Ancient One.
With one hand, she conjured Seraphim's Shield to block the incoming projectiles, while the other hand created a portal.
Simultaneously, a corresponding portal appeared behind Gilgamesh.
Without hesitation, the Ancient One leaped through her portal, emerging behind Gilgamesh with the Rings of Raggadorr in hand, slashing toward his golden armor.
The Rings of Raggadorr was a potent magic that could both defend and attack, capable of cutting through steel with ease. Gold, after all, was far softer than steel.
Yet, as the Rings collided with the golden armor, the Ancient One's pupils dilated in shock.
The Rings couldn't even scratch the armor, not leaving a single mark.
Despite this, the Ancient One's expression remained calm.
As a god-tier sorcerer with vast experience, she had fought countless battles and wasn't easily shaken.
In fact, this situation had been within her expectations.
The Ancient One had placed Gilgamesh on a level equal to, or perhaps even above, her own.
The reason? The Eye of Agamotto could observe her own past, present, and future—but not Gilgamesh's.
And the Rings of Raggadorr were just one of her many spells, a common one at that.
The Ancient One had plenty more in her arsenal. After stabilizing her position with a levitation spell, she dispelled the Rings and conjured a new weapon: a golden sword of light formed from immense magical power.
This was the Holy Sword of Vishanti, imbued with the power of the trinity deity Vishanti. It was far more powerful than the Rings.
With the Holy Sword summoned, the Ancient One slashed toward Gilgamesh's golden armor.
Mindful of Gilgamesh's unknown background, the Ancient One held back. She didn't go for a killing blow and refrained from targeting his exposed head.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed through the space as a massive force reverberated from the impact. The Ancient One focused on the point where her sword met the golden armor.
There, a faint crack had appeared.
The sight of this minute crack caused the Ancient One's pupils to tremble slightly.
Meanwhile, Gilgamesh had confirmed that his golden armor, along with the other magical artifacts he wore, could indeed defend against Marvel's magical attacks.
Without those magical defenses, even the formidable golden armor alone wouldn't have been able to withstand the Ancient One's Holy Sword of Vishanti.
Of course, the Ancient One had no knowledge of the intricate power behind Gilgamesh's armor and magical items.
Unable to use the Eye of Agamotto to observe him, she was left in the dark about his true nature.
But from what she had seen so far, the Ancient One could tell that Gilgamesh's golden armor was extraordinary—while not quite at the level of a true divine artifact, it was a rare and powerful treasure.
Not just the armor—everything Gilgamesh had unleashed so far, including the flying Noble Phantasms, were all precious artifacts of immense value.
However, the Ancient One still couldn't deduce who could possess so many treasures.
And those golden ripples? They resembled portals, likely connecting to a vault storing his endless trove of weapons.
As these thoughts raced through her mind, the Ancient One resumed her assault on Gilgamesh.
Despite knowing the armor's defensive strength, she chose to engage Gilgamesh in close combat.
After all, if she distanced herself, she would have to face that overwhelming rain of Noble Phantasms once again.
Faced with a single powerful weapon or countless flying treasures, the choice was clear.
Besides, the Holy Sword of Vishanti wasn't even at its full strength yet. Given enough time to channel more power, it could grow even stronger.
And the Ancient One planned to achieve that while engaging Gilgamesh in close-quarters combat.
Just then, Gilgamesh made his move.
Boom!
Without holding back, Gilgamesh unleashed his spiritual pressure.
His spiritual power, surpassing 100 million, flooded the entire Mirror Dimension in an instant.
The Ancient One suddenly felt as though she were trapped in quicksand. The space around her grew unbearably heavy, her movements constrained, and even the flow of magical energy within her body became sluggish.
She immediately understood that all of this was due to Gilgamesh.
In the Ancient One's trembling eyes, Gilgamesh's image had transformed. He now appeared like a god who ruled over all, radiating divine authority that caused the very heavens and earth to quiver.
For a moment, the Ancient One had the eerie sensation that she was standing before the Lord of a Dimension.
When Gilgamesh first crossed into this world, he had already confirmed that spiritual pressure worked here in the Marvel Universe, as evidenced by the ease with which he had killed those thugs earlier.
And Gilgamesh's spiritual pressure had reached the staggering level of over 100 million.
For reference, the limit of a Shinigami's spiritual pressure was around 10 million. Gilgamesh's power exceeded that by a factor of ten, surpassing even the final form of Aizen with the Hōgyoku.
This only made Gilgamesh respect the Ancient One's strength even more.
Despite the overwhelming weight of such immense spiritual pressure, the Ancient One had only experienced mild hindrance, with her mind, will, and soul unscathed.
Gilgamesh knew that relying solely on spiritual pressure wouldn't be enough to defeat her. He had never intended to win with it alone.
As the Ancient One watched, a long sword emerged from the golden ripples behind Gilgamesh.
Unlike before, this time Gilgamesh reached out and grasped the weapon.
It was his Zanpakutō, Kennō.
Having already confirmed that spiritual pressure worked in this universe, Gilgamesh was eager to test if his Zanpakutō would function as well.
After all, this was a different universe, with different rules and power systems.
But Gilgamesh was confident that it would work.
The Marvel Universe was known for its diverse power systems, which suggested a high level of adaptability.
However, the abilities of Kennō's Shikai wouldn't be very useful in this world, as there were no other Zanpakutō present.
So, Gilgamesh was preparing to unleash his Bankai instead.
Without hesitation, Gilgamesh raised his sword and invoked the release command:
"Bankai—Kennō Ōken Tenka!"
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