Unlock Kamen Riders in Douluo's Way Ch 87

Unable to endure the frustrating fishing any longer, Yin Xiaoya finally yielded. He pressed the switch on the Aquarius Zodiarts Switch, steeling himself for the transformation. In a burst of blue and gold light, he became the Aquarius Zodiarts.

Unlike the bulky, rubbery suits of the original show, this Aquarius Zodiarts possessed a striking, organic beauty. Its form was slender and graceful, with clearly defined skin and armor textures. Gone was the indistinguishable mass of equipment and body parts; this was a being that felt alive.

"Wow… so beautiful," Su Xuan breathed, unable to help but sigh at the transformation, despite knowing it was Yin Xiaoya beneath the surface.

The care put into the design of the monsters in Kamen Rider Fourze was undeniable, especially the cadre-level Zodiarts. Aquarius looked less like a villain and more like a goddess sprung from a fairy tale.

"Is this the same as Mantis and Ankh?" Su Xuan asked, comparing this transformation to ones she had witnessed before.

Yin Xiaoya shrugged, his voice surprisingly delicate. "Almost, but this is an existence independent of Kamen Rider power, unlike them, who can be integrated into a Rider's abilities… Tsk, this voice is really something. I need to get used to it, and this body...I always feel like something is missing. Is it… you know?"

Hearing him complain about his new form, Su Xuan suppressed a smile. "Okay, hurry and get going. We don't want anyone else to see you and misunderstand."

They weren't the only ones hunting soul beasts here, and before transforming, Yin Xiaoya had deliberately moved closer to the ocean wall to ensure privacy.

"Honestly, if you cared so much, why were you so reluctant? I wasn't in a hurry," Su Xuan added.

"After all, I promised to help you. I can't fish, so this is the only option. Besides, I also want to find some suitable soul beasts to unlock more Rider powers. Alright, I'm off. Just promise you won't tell the kids about this."

Su Xuan chuckled. "Okay, okay, I understand. I'll keep your secret. Be careful, and if you're in danger, come back quickly."

Plunging through the ocean wall, Yin Xiaoya immediately felt the immense pressure of the deep sea. Unlike the relatively gentle resistance of swimming in magma, the water pressed in from all sides. He thought of how ordinary humans would be crushed instantly.

"Even a soul master needs to be at a certain level to withstand this," he mused.

This made him wonder about the terrifying power that had created the Baimu Trench in the first place.

I'm not a Kamen Rider right now, and this is a female body… Despite the water pressure not being particularly problematic for Aquarius, Yin Xiaoya took a moment to familiarize himself with his new form before attempting any complex movements.

The Aquarius Zodiarts had an innate ability to control water, allowing him to propel himself forward with surprising speed.

Besides this mastery over the element, the golden bottles on his shoulders could generate healing water. It wasn't ordinary healing; it could even restore non-living objects, truly achieving reunion after shattering.

He tested his weapon. "Well, this beard whip is much more useful than that fishing rod. But having said that, there are really few soul beasts far from the ocean wall. No wonder nothing was biting after all that time. Everyone's too clever. I guess I need to move further out."

However, he'd barely traveled a kilometer before he realized he was lost.

"No, the light's too low, and the water pressure makes it impossible to tell up from down, left from right. If this continues, even if I find a soul beast, it'll be impossible to catch."

[The Zodiarts Switch produced by the system can evolve to the Supernova state, which should solve your current problems.]

The Supernova state was the upgraded form of the twelve Zodiarts. The abilities granted by each Supernova varied. Some simply underwent physical changes, like growing larger, while others gained unique powers.

Unfortunately, the original series never explained the Aquarius Supernova's specific abilities.

"Okay, let's try it… Come on, Supernova!"

Focusing, Yin Xiaoya quickly grasped the Supernova power within his body and unleashed it. Starlight erupted from his chest and enveloped him.

His body morphed. His legs merged, becoming a long, blue-scaled fishtail. The eyes of his visor shone brightly, piercing the darkness. The silent, murky depths became clear, like the sky above. He could see for incredible distances, and his hearing had been enhanced. Even with his eyes closed, he could create a three-dimensional map in his mind based on sound waves.

"Oh… So that's it. This is the same as a dolphin. So this is the Aquarius Supernova? It can fully adapt to underwater operations?"

[The Supernova ability of Aquarius is more than that. It is also highly suited for the current situation because it can communicate with aquatic creatures without barriers and has a strong affinity for them. This includes sea soul beasts.]

Yin Xiaoya was ecstatic. "There's such a good thing? Isn't that similar to what Cang Huang and the Jin'e Red Stag Beetle gave me? Hehe, with such affinity, am I unbeatable? Tsk tsk, the Aquarius is really something."

About fifteen minutes later…

"What the hell is going on with this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle? Why does it keep chasing me?" Yin Xiaoya shouted, exasperated.

"Don't run, Goddess!! Don't run!!!" came a booming cry from behind.

"I'm going to Nima's Goddess! I'm a man!!!"

However, Yin Xiaoya's current form and voice did little to dissuade his pursuer. If anything, it seemed to fuel his passion. The green fur turtle chased after him with even greater speed.

Thankfully, Yin Xiaoya's Supernova form allowed him to move quickly, keeping him just out of reach.

[End of analysis: The opponent is a Crystal Blue Tortoise, with a cultivation base of three thousand years. This is a humanoid soul beast with amazing defense, skilled in physical attacks like humans. It is chasing the host due to the strong affinity produced by the Aquarius Supernova, which has made it mistakenly believe that you are a suitable mate. It is a solitary male soul beast. Lacking females of its own kind, it seeks to produce offspring with females of other species, and its male hormone levels are abnormally high.]

"My God, the male hormones are strong? Doesn't that mean he's in heat all year round? Damn… Is that even possible?"

Turning, Yin Xiaoya saw the turtle retract into its shell and blast soul power from its… rear orifice, propelling itself forward. He was gaining on him.

"Goddess! My Goddess!! I swear, if you will accept me, I will let you give birth to me for the rest of my life!"

Yin Xiaoya was disgusted. If the situation allowed, he'd beat the turtle senseless.

"Xiaoman, is there a solution?"

[The Crystal Blue Tortoise has a strong aversion to other males, even of his own species, due to his abnormally high male hormone production. Therefore, if the host removes the Aquarius form, reverts to a male body, and loses the affinity, it should dispel his affections.]

"Is that certain? Are you sure it'll work?"

[That's because when the hormones in the Crystal Blue Tortoise are secreted explosively, it causes him to hallucinate. Under this illusion, even males can be mistaken for females, so…]

Yin Xiaoya felt a shiver run down his spine.

"So, if I dropped the Aquarius form, wouldn't it be even more dangerous?"

[It's not impossible. Although the Crystal Blue Tortoise is a sea soul beast, his control over water is not strong, and he doesn't possess strong water-attribute skills. He is very afraid of drought, because the water in his body evaporates faster than other spirit beasts in that state, which would stop his male hormone secretion. So, while he is weaker than flame attributes… It's just…]

"That's it, I understand!"

Before Xiaoman could finish, Yin Xiaoya summoned Alpha Amazon's belt, ready to transform.

[Alpha!]

"AMAZON!!!" Yin Xiaoya shouted.