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

【Thunder Breathing·Type 2·Rice Soul】

【Sakura Breathing - Third Form - Vanishing】

Raizo and Mai, as the Demon Slayer Corps' top fighters, were initially stunned by the shock, but quickly regained their fighting stance and unleashed their respective special techniques.

The lightning-fast five-hit combo and the winding pink sword energy successfully neutralized the slashes that were about to hit them, which surprised Kokushibo slightly.

Ok?

Kokushibo raised an eyebrow, and his perspective immediately shifted to the Transparent World.

He then discovered that the other party's physical abilities were far superior to those of the Demon Slayer Corps members he had previously killed.

"But... that's all there is to it."

Even the larger ants are still ants.

This time, instead of unleashing long-range sword energy, he lightly touched the ground with his toes and flew through the air. Before landing, he waved his hand and unleashed two more sword energies.

【Breath of the Moon - Second Form - Pearl Moon Dance】

"No! Back away!"

Because of his breathing technique, Raizo, who prioritizes speed and reaction, instantly realized that he could no longer defend against the attack.

Just now, they discovered that the opponent's sword energy actually contained many tiny slashes mixed in.

But being able to detect it doesn't necessarily mean you can resolve it.

Several broad silver streaks, interspersed with countless tiny crescent-shaped slashes, instantly engulfed the two.

Like drowning people, even though Raizo and Mai struggled constantly, they still couldn't break free from Kokushibo's attacks.

He was breathing heavily, his arms ached, and his hands were splitting open, yet he continued to swing the knife relentlessly.

A tearing pain came from my lungs, and I felt a burning sensation in many parts of my body, along with stuffiness and nausea.

Click!

The Nichirin Blade in Mai's hand finally broke in the gap during the last moment of her defense, due to too many chips breaking off the blade.

She took one last look at Kokushibo. Today, she finally saw the demon that had devoured her father that day, but this was also her last look.

A silver streak flashed across her eyes, and then the world of dance was plunged into eternal darkness.

"dance!"

Raizo's eyes widened, blood streaming down his face. He watched as a thin crescent moon passed in front of Mai, followed by two spurts of blood.

He gripped his twin swords tightly, took another deep breath, and felt his veins crawl all over his body like vines. Arcs of lightning swirled around him, and bits of grass and soil began to float off the ground.

Put the knife away, Iai!

Thunder Breathing - First Form - Lightning Flash

"Too slow!"

Even with a desperate and all-out effort, under Kokushibo's cold, judgmental voice, that fleeting thunder that appeared beneath the five-story tower would ultimately become Raizo's final echo.

Ding!

Blades clashed, and Kokushibo's lightning-fast draw slash using Thunder Breathing was easily blocked.

Immediately following this, he pushed forward, taking advantage of Raizo's momentary weakness, he gripped the hilt of the sword with one hand, smoothly drew an arc to sheath the sword, and then kicked Raizo away.

However, the person had been knocked away, leaving behind a pair of hands gripping a sword, and the Nichirin Blade that was being tightly clenched.

puff!

His internal organs ruptured, and a mouthful of blood mixed with chunks of flesh gushed out of Raizo's mouth.

Mai Asaka, who was blind, came to Raizo's side upon hearing the sound and lifted him up with trembling arms.

Huh...huh...

Kokushibo had sheathed his sword and stood not far away, looking at the two Pillars who had completely lost their ability to fight, and couldn't help but feel bored.

"This is the limit of humanity. Admit your defeat." As he spoke, he suddenly drew his sword, then placed his hand beneath the blade.

"But I admire your will. It is wise to drink the blood and serve that great man with gratitude."

"Heh heh, ptooey!"

Raizo used his full concentration breathing technique to suppress the bleeding from his severed wrist. His eyes were bloodshot, and even though he was grinding his teeth to the bone to endure the pain, he glared at Kokushibo and said hatefully:

"The Demon Slayer Corps samurai only fight to the death, never surrender!"

"Wu! Please place the chariot into my mouth."

"I, I know."

Mai Asaka trembled, but immediately became extremely determined, swiftly pulling out the sash from Raizo's waist.

Then, his blood-soaked and icy fingers traced Raizo's face, finally placing the hilt of his sword into his mouth after pinning the lips to his lips.

After that, she drew her own weapon, turned her head and tilted her ear towards Kokushibo, her jaw muscles throbbing.

“Wu…” Raizo’s jaw twitched slightly, unable to close his mouth, letting saliva and blood drip down the corners of his lips, and he murmured indistinctly:

"I'm sorry... for bringing you to this desperate situation."

“No need to apologize.” Even though her eyes were now two bloody holes, Mai Asaka’s lips still curved into a slight smile, like a snow lotus, sealed by frost all day, blooming under the nourishment of blood. She spoke softly:

"Because I like...being by your side."

"Hmm...is that so?" Raizo raised an eyebrow, glancing at the other with surprise before turning to stare at Kokushibo. His brow furrowed, and he forcefully dug his teeth into the hilt of his sword, his face contorted in a ferocious expression.

"Then we'll all go together!"

"Demon Slayer Corps Sound Hashira - Seikanji Raizo!"

"Demon Slayer Corps Sakura Hashira - Mai Asaka!"

"Come on!"

......

"Taiyi... he flew up???"

A-Xia looked up at Tai-Yi, who was floating in mid-air with his eyes closed. She rubbed her eyes hard and felt like she was dreaming.

The passersby around her were the same as her, only Zoche's expression remained normal.

"If it's Taiichi, there's nothing strange about it, because I also..."

Zoccher lowered his head, raised his palm, and streams of light blue energy rippled in his palm.

A few days ago, the two were doing spiritual enhancement training in the Japanese-style room. After they finished, Taiyi suddenly called her over and then taught her a mantra. He also personally guided her Qi to Mingluo.

Taiyi clearly no longer cared about the whispers and pointing fingers of those around him.

Time was of the essence. Within minutes of receiving Doma's fan, he successfully mastered the Breath of Thunder.

However, the research on the origins of metallic breathing techniques stalled after that.

"Thunder also belongs to metal. Relying solely on spamming general points without personal understanding will result in extremely slow progress."

Just as Taiyi was deep in thought, he suddenly sensed a faint aura of water beside him.

Following the direction, it was immediately apparent that it was Zoche practicing the Yin Tiger Roar breathing technique that he had taught her.

"Kidney water...that's it! That's it!!!"

"The lungs belong to the metal element. When the lungs move, thunder sounds. The trigram for the lungs is Zhen, which represents a marsh. However, the essence of metal is when metal and water are not yet separated, and the qi of the lungs and kidneys are combined into one!"

Then, without a second thought, Taiyi quickly spent all 50 general points.

Ding!

【System Update】

[Breathing Technique Added: Geng Metal's Leather]

[Spiritual Energy +50]

However, he did not stop, but continued to add points until all three breathing techniques were combined into one, achieving the final form.

Ding!

【System Update】

[Breathing Technique Variations: Three Breaths Circulating Through the Heavens]

[Spiritual Energy +50]

In an instant, Taiyi's divine soul power surged to 203 points. At the same time, a divine consciousness suddenly emerged in his mind.

The chirping of insects, the whispering of the wind, the voices of people... all sounds, all existence, were clearly projected into his mind, and continued to expand until they reached the five-story tower.

“So brave!!!”

At this moment, Taiyi's eyes widened in anger, and the original golden lightning began to turn white, all transforming into Geng metal energy.

At the same time, all the essence and spirit values ​​in the body are converted into blood value, which is pushed up by a lot!

Metal signifies change, and the White Emperor is the master of slaughter!

"Three Qi Traverse the Heavens, Gold Pierces the Rainbow"

Boom!

A thunderclap seemed to erupt from the ground, and rings of sound waves, carrying violent air currents, suddenly spread outwards.

Taiyi, as swift as lightning, even though he was a thousand meters away from the Five-Story Pagoda, transformed into a white beam of light and shot out rapidly, enveloped in red and blue energy.