Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game.

Chapter 238: Forcing others to make things difficult

The hundred-year journey has come to an end.

In a highly concentrated world, his thoughts ascended into a still spacetime.

The gears of time seem to have gotten stuck.

The material world has become a frozen scene.

The world was incredibly cold, and darkness was encroaching on everything around him like a tide. Bai Jie found that his body was still heavy and he could hardly move within the limits.

Bai Jie gritted his teeth and suddenly took a step back.

He only needs to take one step, but how difficult it is to take that step.

'By the way, even if you can sense the existence of the Limitless Realm, moving freely within it is still incredibly difficult.'

Bai Jie looked at the Sword Saint.

Guichuan Kuangyunzhai did not reach the end, but the bamboo pole in his hand was moving with very slight movements.

Once you release yourself from the barrier, the bamboo pole will strike you... and without fail, it will split your body in two.

Hyakusuke felt a little frustrated. He had finally managed to enter the Limitless Realm, but it was so difficult to move his body within it.

...We must get moving.

He spurred his body on.

In a silent space, in a realm where time stands still.

Hyakusuke finally disregarded everything and took an incredible step.

He moved a step in an instant, creating the illusion that he had vanished before the sword saint, Kifune Kyōunsai.

"Has this brat reached the pinnacle?"

The old swordsman realized this in an instant. He stopped attacking and swung his bamboo pole back sharply, colliding with the spear formed from the aura of ghosts and gods.

"Thunderosaurus!"

Bai Jie roared and thrust out the black spear he was gripping tightly.

This time, he unleashed the ultimate killing move from the Barking God's Interlocking Fang Spear Technique, taught by the Spear Saint. As soon as the spear tip pierced out, the vacuum collapsed, and circles of transparent ripples spread out around it, which was the powerful effect of the violent vibration of the air.

Sword Saint Guichuan Kuangyunzhai also felt it; the effect of this spear was extremely astonishing. A "concave" force field was generated in the void, and the large area pierced by this spear suddenly sank into a bottomless abyss.

Sword Saint Kibune Kyōun-sai's body seemed to be pulled by this force, making it almost impossible for him to move.

This terrifying marksmanship can pull enemies right in front of you.

The old swordsman's bamboo pole flickered in mid-air and touched the tip of the spear, while his body also moved a short distance in an instant.

He only shifted his position slightly to avoid the spear's thrust.

However, the Gun Saint's killing move is not something that can be easily countered.

laugh!
A beam of light suddenly shot out from the black spear.

Chichichichichichi!!!
As this beam of light burst forth, even more attacks, resembling countless strands of light threads, erupted from the spearhead.

In the blink of an eye, it all happened.

The old swordsman's movements seemed to freeze, as if his entire body was suspended in mid-air, completely pierced by countless threads of light.

With a bang, his entire body exploded into pieces.

"Success... or something?"

Bai Jie realized something was wrong and quickly retreated, but a bamboo pole on the other side poked his back.

"Not bad, kid."

Sword Saint Gui Ferry Kyouunzai said unhurriedly, "This is truly beyond my expectations. I didn't expect you to have reached the threshold of the ultimate realm so quickly. I originally thought you would take a while longer."

“Last time, I actually had the opportunity to directly step into the limit.”

Hyakusuke stopped what he was doing, his voice tinged with a hint of complaint.

"If I hadn't been disturbed, I would have had the opportunity to reach this level much faster."

"……Yeah."

Sword Saint Gui Ferry Mad Cloud Studio slowly put away the bamboo pole.

"So, tell me, kid, can you stand up straight now?"

In response to the Sword Saint's words, Hyakusuke was about to reply, but his legs buckled and he fell to the ground with his right knee.

Poof!

His skin capillaries were gushing blood, and he was completely listless.

Hyakusuke looked extremely exhausted, and even taking a step forward was difficult for him.

At that moment, he felt an exhaustion beyond his wildest imagination.

"Understand?"

The old sword saint said calmly, "Don't think that using the Limitless Realm doesn't consume any energy. How could such a move that defies the laws of time be without any weaknesses?"

"Is there a limit to...using this power?"

Bai Jie was so exhausted that he could hardly breathe.

Inside the armor, his entire body was covered in blood, as if he had been cut all over by some kind of sharp weapon.

Fortunately, these were just some external injuries, and not a big problem for Hyakusuke, as his regenerative abilities allowed him to heal completely on his own.

However, he himself did not expect that using the Limitless Realm would consume so much energy, and that moving within the Limitless Realm required a long period of mental concentration, which was quite physically demanding.

"The Limitless Realm, you can think of that state and realm as a vast ocean, only this ocean is formed based on the time laws of this world."

Sword Saint Kibune Kyōun-sai revealed a serious expression.

"A beginner is like someone who, without any preparation, holds their breath and dives into the deep sea. At the same time, this bold and fearless act is also a challenge to the laws of time in this world."

"As for the ocean, in fact, even those who are good swimmers can die in the water by accident... Beginners like you who know nothing often lose control the first time and go berserk, or they end up completely leading themselves to their deaths."

"The pressure I exerted on you, interrupting your last chance to enter the final realm, was actually to encourage you to explore this realm for a longer period of time. The longer you can stay on the edge of this realm and explore more, the more you will have the opportunity to ascend at any time after entering the final realm, and you will not fall into chaos and lead yourself into a dead end."

It turned out to be such a thing!

Bai Jie immediately understood.

According to the Sword Saint, taking action within the limits is tantamount to openly defying the laws of time.

The formation of this world, and the stability of the material world, are based on the stability of time itself.

Naturally, trying to defy the laws of time is an extremely dangerous thing. Even powerful individuals who have reached this level cannot move around freely within the limits.

"Even someone as old as me, who has long since grasped the limits of existence, would not treat entering the limits of existence as a child's play."

The Sword Saint also reminded Bai Jie: "Therefore, you should understand this as well."

"I know."

Bai Jie nodded slowly.

Moving freely in a confined space is extremely difficult. It's like diving into the deep sea without any safety precautions, holding your breath.

Anyone capable of doing this is undoubtedly a diving expert; however, the risks involved in such an action cannot be ignored.

"By the way, Senior Sword Saint."

Hyakusuke asked, "Did I win this round, or did I lose...?"

"Kukuku."

The old sword saint laughed: "In truth, I don't have high expectations for you, kid. In my opinion, as long as you have the opportunity to comprehend the ultimate realm, I'll consider it a success... However, due to the bet, you still haven't encountered me, so..."

He coughed a few times.

Even if you've won half the battle.

"We've won half the battle."

Bai Jie was stunned for a moment.

"What about Ye Ming's side?"

"Ninety-nine days have not yet passed."

The old sword saint smiled and said, "Of course I can't let her leave, but you've already won half the battle, so let's change the subject... As long as you and that little girl can defeat one of my disciples, you'll be the winner."

"The Sword Saint's disciple?"

Bai Jie then said, "As far as I know, apart from Kohagi Kurohime, there shouldn't be anyone else in the world who is your disciple now, right?"

"That little girl is not my disciple either."

The Sword Saint shook his head.

"I haven't taught her any swordsmanship, but I have passed on the technique of forging demon swords to her."

"So that's it?"

Bai Jie was unaware that the Sword Saint had such thoughts.

The claim that Kohagi Kurohime is a disciple of the Sword Saint is merely a fictional setting; in the Sword Saint's own eyes, she is not considered his disciple.

Although the swordsman Kifune Kyōunsai was of Ainu origin, he clearly placed great importance on the pursuit of swordsmanship.

The Ainu people also have many skilled craftsmen, but the sword saint is not particularly concerned about his sword-making skills. Instead, he values ​​the inheritance of his swordsmanship.

"Although I have a master-disciple relationship with that girl, it is only the technique of forging and refining swords... I am given the title of Sword Saint, and if I want to call myself the Sword Saint's disciple, I must of course have his approval in swordsmanship."

The old swordsman smiled.

"However, there is no problem if one claims to be a disciple of the 'Demon Sword Craftsman' Kibune Kyōunsai."

It seems that the Sword Saint also has his own principles and unique style of doing things in this regard.

"Then, who are these so-called disciples of this generation?"

"It's not a person."

A brief assessment of the Sword Saint.

“That guy is a monster, a powerful monster who has learned my swordsmanship. I call him ‘Rokukai’.”

"W-what does this mean?"

Bai Jie was stunned.

The Sword Saint had no intention of hiding anything; he directly explained the matter concerning the monster "Six Bones".

"Although we don't know how it came into being, Rokukai should be a monster born from the Tottori Desert."

Kifune Kyouunzai bluntly stated, "In my long life, my disciple Rokukai is one of the most outstanding in terms of swordsmanship talent. It seems to have been born for the sword. In addition, it has an absolute killing intent that is fierce and boundless, which makes it wield the sword without restraint."

"This kind of talent is truly terrifying. Even though I am a sword saint, I feel a sense of fear about its future 'evolution'."

He elaborated on the six skeletons' aptitude, claiming that this skeletal swordsman had fully entered the "End."

"Senior Sword Saint."

Hyakusuke had no choice but to say frankly, "Your idea is what frightens everyone, including myself. If the aptitude of this Rokukai is really that exaggerated, then it could very well become a threat to humans, Ainu people, and even countless other creatures."

"more or less."

The Sword Saint did not deny it, but nodded.

"I am well aware of this matter... Rokushiki is a ferocious and monstrous creature, devoid of blood and tears. It has mastered my swordsmanship, and as it continues to evolve, it will one day become a formidable enemy that even I must fight with all my might."

Suddenly, the old man grinned, revealing a cruel smile.

"As soon as such a thought arises, this old swordsman finds it hard to resist the tendency to self-destruct... Heh, we swordsmen are all walking corpses without exception. The ultimate goal of painstakingly honing our swordsmanship is nothing more than finding an evenly matched opponent to fight each other."

He sighed deeply as he said this.

"A swordsman like me, although he can breathe, eat, and speak, is always walking on the road to death. Only through battle can he confirm how powerful his sword skills are and how strong they are."

"However, since the end of the great war 150 years ago, the number of strong people who can be my match has also decreased. The five great demon kings were eliminated one after another, and the people of the Eight Blessings Society will not show up casually."

"Due to certain reasons, I am unable to leave this island nation to go to the mainland, Europe, or the New World to fight to the death with those rare and powerful figures. In the end, I can only be trapped here in a depressed mood."

Bai Jie was startled.

He discovered something from the Sword Saint's own account: the Sword Saint seemed unable to leave this island nation.

"The Six Bones is a dangerous entity, but its potential is extraordinary."

The old swordsman's eyes flickered like will-o'-the-wisps.

“I have seen through this and have been secretly nurturing it, but whether this idea is correct and whether it will pose a threat to the country in the future are things that have been troubling me deeply.”

"It's great that you can think in this direction."

That was the only answer Bai Jie could give.

"I am, after all, known as the Sword Saint by the world."

The old swordsman smiled wryly: "Although as a swordsman, I may not be too concerned about the good and evil of the world, I also have some moral ties with the court of this country. It would not be good if things went too far."

Is it a matter of principle?
Bai Jie nodded slowly.

It should be the Sword Saint's own perspective. As an Ainu, the Sword Saint Kibune Kyouunsai had many friends in the past. He made contributions in the great war a hundred years ago and also had some entanglements with the Yamato court.

In addition, because of the Sword Saint's meritorious service, the court's attitude towards the Ainu people living in the north has become more moderate. The Sword Saint was a hero of the great war, a fact that was not widely known throughout the land, and the court has adopted a mild attitude towards the Ainu tribes.

Given this general stance, even the Sword Saint Kibune Kyōun-sai wouldn't "act recklessly," as the old swordsman always had a set of standards in his actions.

"Rokukai is ultimately a threat, and we should try to get rid of him if necessary."

The old swordsman cleared his throat again.

"I'll leave this matter to you and the little girl from the Yue Jialuo family..."

Bai Jie was speechless upon hearing this.

...You really know how to make things difficult for people.

(End of this chapter)