Demon Progenitor Development Project

Even Yoriichi probably couldn't defeat such a terrifying behemoth, right?

Thinking of this, Jiguo Yansheng inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

Just then, Shugo, who had been relatively inconspicuous among the crowd, suddenly rushed forward with a long sword in hand and quickly joined the battle.

Shugo moved with lightning speed, his movements swift and fierce. The long sword in his hand transformed into a silver streak, slicing through the air with flashes of cold light.

The colossal beast, exuding immense pressure, couldn't dodge in time, and the next second, their blades met flesh.

The sound of the blade sucking blood was like the hiss of a venomous snake, resounding with extreme clarity, as if playing a song.

The sharp blade cut deep into the beast's tough flesh, the wound so deep that the bone was almost visible, and blood splattered everywhere, landing on the surrounding ground and people.

In pain, the giant beast's claw attacks suddenly lost their rhythm and began to swing wildly.

Shugo dodged nimbly, narrowly avoiding the sharp claws each time, making onlookers hold their breath in suspense.

At this moment, Shugo's senses were very strange.

The movements of the giant beasts, which are difficult for ordinary people to perceive, appear as slow motion to Shugo.

Before each attack, Shugo sensed the movement in advance and dodged it.

It had no origin; it was just a subconscious intuition.

Driven by his intuition, Shugo did it without hesitation.

The behemoth was having a very difficult time fighting it.

The guy on the other side was as slippery as an eel; I was always just a hair's breadth away from touching him.

This tiny difference is like being so close yet so far, forever out of reach.

Covered in sweat, Tsugikuni Kokushikatsu also retreated to the side to rest.

No one else is needed.

Shugo alone was enough to hold back the giant beast.

Kokushikatsu carefully observed Shugo's movements and was astonished to find that the other party was actually anticipating the attack and avoiding it.

how did you do that?

Could it be that Shugo Fujiwara also possessed that kind of "transparent world"?

Kokushiro recalled that when he asked Yoriichi how he defeated his instructor, Yoriichi's answer was that the instructor was transparent to him and could predict his attacks in advance.

Ji Guoyan Sheng's expression grew increasingly complicated. He gave a self-deprecating laugh. Was this the opponent's strength?

He hadn't taken the other party seriously before.

What about Yoriichi?

How strong is Yoriichi now?

He's improved, so Yoriichi will improve too!

All these years of desperate practice to catch up, have I just been wasting my time?

As the firelight danced and shadows loomed, Jikuni Yansheng's face twisted into a hideous, demonic contortion in an instant.

Shugo: ...How come you can think of your brother in everything!

At this point, the kerosene barrel was ready.

One after another, cups filled with kerosene were thrown with all their might, tracing arcs through the air before striking the massive, mountain-like beast with unerring accuracy.

In the blink of an eye, the beast's rough, thick hide was soaked in the oil, forming a thick layer of grease, as if it were wearing a greasy coat.

Just then, a flash of light appeared; someone had forcefully thrown a blazing torch at the giant beast.

With a soft "poof," the torch instantly met and ignited the fat on the giant beast's body.

In an instant, the entire body of the giant beast was engulfed in flames, like a huge volcano erupting, with scorching flames shooting straight into the sky.

As the flames scorched, the once majestic and invincible beast could no longer endure the pain and let out a series of extremely shrill screams.

The sound was deafening, echoing through the sky and sending chills down one's spine.

Upon seeing this, the crowd around them paled and retreated in panic, fearing they would be caught in the raging fire and the beast's struggle.

As they backed away, they looked up, staring in disbelief at the incredibly awe-inspiring scene before them, their hearts filled with fear and awe.

A series of crackling sounds rang out; it was the crisp sound of fur being roasted by the raging fire.

Along with the sound, a rich, burnt aroma gradually filled the air, penetrating into people's nostrils.

The colossal beast that rolled back and forth in the sea of ​​fire was like a fire god out of control. Wherever it went, countless thick trees fell down as if they were as fragile as toothpicks.

The forest was full of flammable materials, and the fire naturally began to spread.

"Oh no! Fire!"

Someone screamed in terror.

(The houses in the small town were all made of wood, which is especially vulnerable to fire. For example, the Great Fire of Tenmei is said to have almost burned down Kyoto.)

"Run!" another person shouted at the top of their lungs.

The crowd surged down the mountain like a tidal wave.

After reaching safety, the samurai were all panting heavily.

The firelight on the distant mountains illuminated a patch of sky.

Ji Guoyan Sheng did not relax and quickly directed his men to stop the fire.

Shugo also took this opportunity to say goodbye.

After everyone left, the giant beast, engulfed in flames, rushed towards a nearby stream.

The giant beast shrunk to the size of a small human figure.

The figure immediately jumped into the stream to put out the fire, cursing under his breath, and was in so much pain that he almost cried out.

[Lord Muzan, this task is far too difficult for you!]

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The next day, plumes of black smoke were still rising outside Ciwu City.

Jiguo Yansheng, however, hurriedly paid a personal visit.

Shugo, who had originally hoped to find that wonderful feeling, looked at the disheveled Tsugikuni Kokushikatsu with a complicated expression.

His face was covered in ash, and his eyes were bloodshot; it was clear he hadn't slept all night.

Kokushikatsu Tsugikuni completely disregarded his aristocratic demeanor and couldn't wait to know anything about Yoriichi.

Although he sent people to search, no news came back for a while.

"Yoriichi's strength?"

Shugo found Tsugikuni Kokushikatsu's behavior inexplicable, but he still spoke up.

"He's very strong, isn't he? In my perception, he seems to be non-existent. He's obviously very strong, but I haven't fought him specifically, so I don't know his exact strength."

Hiiragi stated his judgment without hesitation.

After a moment of silence, Ji Guoyansheng left a gift as a token of his gratitude and hurriedly took his leave.

Hiiragi looked completely bewildered.

When he got home, Jikuni Yansheng didn't bother to tidy himself up; he just sat blankly at the table, lost in thought.

Lady Jiguo, having been informed by her servant, rushed over.

"My husband, the hot water is ready. Let's take a bath first!"

"Husband?"

Seeing that Jiguo Yansheng did not react, Jiguo's wife was also worried and raised her voice.

Lady Jiguo knew that her husband had led men to exterminate wild animals, but she did not expect the losses to be so great.

Many elite warriors died; many were slashed in the abdomen and their internal organs were shattered by the big cat's paw, and they died shortly afterward.

Coming to his senses, Tsugikuni Mitsuhiro said to his betrothed wife, "Prepare your luggage, I'm going out for a while."

Kokushikatsu made his decision; he wouldn't wait for a reply, he was going to find Yoriichi himself!

Lady Jiguo doubted that she had heard correctly!

Why go out at this time?

After dealing with that giant beast, there are still various compensation and other matters to handle!

Lady Jiguo could no longer understand her husband.

She always knew that Jiguo Yansheng didn't have deep feelings for her, and his attitude was always indifferent.

"what are you going to do?"

"Go find someone."

"Who are you looking for?"

Lady Jiguo was completely bewildered. Her husband was cold-hearted and indifferent to her.

She had absolutely no idea what he was thinking.

"My younger brother, Yoriichi."

"Your twin brother!"

Lady Jiguo's eyes widened. If she remembered correctly, this younger brother had almost surpassed her husband to become the heir.

She knew a little about the affairs of the country.

"He ran away on his own, why are you going to look for him?"

Lady Jiguo grew anxious; her husband's attitude only deepened her confusion.

Kill them all?

Even if it's to cover up a murder, there's no need for someone to do it themselves!