A person in Japan, a sword that soars to immortality.

On this day, news that shocked the world spread from Edo.

The Tokugawa Shogunate will hold a royal duel during the Tenka-sai festival fifteen days from now, inviting warriors from all over the land to gather in Edo and challenge Yamada Asaemon Taichi.

On Nihonbashi Bridge, Matsudaira Aoki and Taichi walked side by side, followed by a group of pageboys and Oya.

“Taiyi, although I know you are always brave, you should not act rashly today.”

Matsudaira Aoki glanced at his beloved general, wanting to give him a stern reprimand, but the words caught in his throat.

"My lord, please do not worry about me. I have long wanted to hold a sword gathering for the heroes of the world."

Taiyi said with a chuckle.

I did this not to antagonize Mizuno Tadashi.

My real purpose was to take this opportunity to learn martial arts techniques from other martial artists.

Although he had defeated his opponents several times, Taiichi felt that his fighting skills were still too simple.

While the Yamada clan's swordsmanship is exquisite, it is by no means top-tier in the world.

Just like absorbing the breathing techniques of the Demon Slayer Corps, absorbing the skills of other martial artists will definitely improve one's own martial arts skills.

"You little rascal, would I worry about you?" Matsudaira Aoki chuckled and scolded, then looked up and happened to see Sakiri standing at the bridgehead. A hint of emotion flashed in his eyes before he shook his head and said:

"Alright, stop arguing with me. Someone's waiting for you over there."

Taiichi also noticed Sakiri and the others. After saying goodbye to Matsudaira Aoki and the others, he slowly walked over.

"Zoccher, I'm going back..."

"Taiichi, don't forget to go and accept your daimyo's residence! Remember to come find me, and don't forget we need to train!"

Halfway through the greeting, a charming voice suddenly came from behind.

Taiyi thought to himself that something was wrong. When he turned around, he found that Axia had one leg curled up, her arms and legs bent, her wrists pressed down, one hand on her cheek, and the other on her lower back.

What's worse, she somehow learned to give that perfect wink like Zixia Fairy gave Supreme Treasure...

Uh...

Taiyi felt that the system's functions were very incomplete. Why was there a large, blood-red character "Danger" flashing above his head, but it didn't give him any warning?

"Why don't you turn your head back? Did you twist your neck?"

A cold voice rang in my ears; Fu Zhi and Xian Tai, those two ungrateful bastards, had already slipped away.

Hiss~ Whoosh~

Ding!

[Spiritual Energy +1]

Upon receiving the system notification, Taiyi raised an eyebrow, feeling a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

At this moment, his understanding of the phrase "the way of the samurai, the way of the demon" became even more profound.

"Zoccher, I'm back."

"Get out, don't come back."

Along the way, Taiichi thought of several jokes to tease Sorcerer, but all he got in return were eye-rolls. Helpless, he had no choice but to use his last trump card.

The two moved through the crowd, their heights unusual. Anyone who passed by would give them a second glance after making way for them.

In that instant, he reached out and grabbed Zoccher's small hand.

Although the other party did not speak, after making a token struggle, they chose to give up resisting.

Sōkiri blushed and glanced at Taiichi with his head down, only to find the other's brows furrowed, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

What's going on? Is there something wrong with my hand?

But that wasn't what Taiichi was concerned about; what he noticed was that Zoche's strength had increased!

Name: Yamada Asaemon Sakiri

Age: 18

【Lifespan: 61】

[Essence: 83.7]

Qi and Blood: 55.2

【God Soul: 4.7】

"Has anything strange happened around you lately?"

Taiyi regained his composure and asked in a calm tone.

"No, I just practice kendo and have work."

Zuoqie looked at Taiyi and thought that he had become even more handsome and seemed to have grown a little taller since they last met.

Hmm... Should we go to the kimono shop and change Tai's clothes?

Looking at Zouchi's innocent expression, Taichi took a deep breath and gave a gentle smile.

But deep down, he couldn't quite understand why this was happening.

When the two returned to the Yamada family home, they noticed that everyone's gaze towards them had changed as soon as they entered.

If before it was envy and admiration, now it is all awe.

However, having lived two lives, Taiyi did not experience much psychological change in response to this transformation.

There's no need to be complacent. When your strength reaches a certain level, other things will follow.

"Lord Tai."

Shu Jian came up to him with his sword and bowed to greet him.

While the two were on their way, a messenger from the shogunate delivered a message to the Yamada family.

Later everyone learned that during the time Taiyi disappeared, he had actually done so many things, and had even been appointed as a general and given a mansion.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Shujian."

Taiyi nodded in return, showing no arrogance despite his changed status.

And taking this opportunity, he also explored the attributes of Shujian.

result......

[Name: Yamada Asaemon Shuken]

Age: 25

【Lifespan: 42】

[Essence: 176]

Qi and Blood: 321

【God Soul: 18.5】

"Just like Zorche, his essence and lifespan have both shortened, but his qi and blood have increased rapidly, but..."

Turning my attention to others, the more I looked, the more I discovered that something was amiss.

After summarizing all the information, he came to a conclusion.

According to the original story, almost all the Yamada samurai who were destined to go to the island had their attributes improved.

Why did this change occur...?

After thinking for a while, I realized I had no clue what to do, so I had no choice but to put it aside for later.

After everyone's attributes improved, Taiyi suddenly thought of a question: just how much combat power do celestial immortals have?

What made Taiyi feel even more that fate was playing tricks on him was that the Celestials were at their strongest during the day.

Cannibals, on the other hand, can only unleash their full power at night or in places where there is no direct sunlight.

These two forces, one controlling the daytime and the other the nighttime, are undeniably a very clever combination.

"If these two could be combined, then humanity would be doomed. Muzan wouldn't even need to look for the Spider Lily; Zhu Jin could have blasted him to smithereens the first time he met Huamei Maru..."

"Fuck me!"

Thinking of this, Taiyi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and a strange unease creeping into his heart.

No, no, I can't make promises I can't keep.

"Let's deal with the problem of Sakiri's depleted essence first. By the way, Tamayo should have seen the note I left by now."

"The bait has been left out for so long, the fish should be biting by now."

Taiichi looked at Sakiri, who was dressed in a kimono and making him tea, while his mind was preoccupied with another woman—no, a female ghost.