Great, now we are dead!

Sukuna Oni: "..."

"What? You don't recognize Brahma?"

Ye Shou asked with kindness and concern, "Do you need me to make an international call for you?"

"...You weren't misled at all, were you!"

Sukuna had already sensed something was wrong, and when he saw the mocking smile on Ye Shou's face, he became even more furious.

"Kid! You want to die that badly?! You don't actually think you can defeat me with just gunpowder and steel, do you?!"

Hoohoohoohoohoohoo!

The wild boar's remains seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, its bones and meridians constantly adjusting amidst a teeth-grinding cracking sound, gradually transforming into an upright form, constructing a strong and muscular body more than two meters tall beneath the demon's head.

You've angered me—

Ring ring ring ring...

A series of smooth, metallic clanging sounds interrupted Sukuna's words. Before Ye Shou appeared a long, thick, hard metal block, resembling a battering ram, gleaming coldly in the darkness.

The golden bullet chain cascaded down like a beautiful woman's wavy hair, while the sturdy tripod held firmly to the ground, like the most aloof model, supporting the most violent aesthetics with her seemingly slender figure.

"Trying to pull another trick? Give up. Even if you smash this body to pieces, I'm still immortal—"

Clang!!!!!!!!!

There were no sounds of gunfire, only a high-pitched "friction" that was beyond the range of human hearing, felt only by the vibration between the teeth.

Friction between steel!

As the "slash" swept across, a corner of the distant shrine collapsed instantly, as if it had turned into a honeycomb. Sukunaki's figure suddenly stiffened, and a dark red, magma-like color appeared on his waist. The scorching wound was constantly emitting a high temperature that was enough to send an ordinary person to the hospital.

Without a doubt, the demon's body was trying to save itself!

However, it was all in vain. Sukuna-ki fell backward, his vision transforming into a vast starry sky. His severed lower body remained firmly planted on the ground.

"What the hell is this..."

"You're absolutely right, Mr. Evil Spirit."

Ye Shou loosened his slightly numb hand, and the six-barreled machine gun slowly stopped rotating, with only the smoke from the gunpowder rising slowly.

"But this thing is an XM214 six-barreled machine gun, capable of firing thousands of 7.62mm armor-piercing rounds per minute!"

This is one of the most powerful firepower Ye Shou can currently muster.

He does have connections to acquire tanks and airplanes, but taking and putting things away requires mental energy!

With Ye Shou's current mental strength, he generally couldn't lift anything heavier than this.

However, there's nothing in nature that this thing can't solve... If you really encounter it, I suggest you turn around and run, and don't even think about fighting it with firearms.

"Purely physical means might not be able to kill you, but obviously your body is not invulnerable; it is still flesh and blood. So the problem is simple: I just need to completely shatter these hundreds of pounds of bones and flesh."

"You revive once, I'll smash it once; you revive twice, I'll smash it twice... until the professionals arrive."

The "professionals" referred to the priests. Whether these people had real skills was unknown, but given their panicked and hesitant demeanor after hearing the commotion on the mountain, Ye Shou was inclined to believe that they were simply a group of pure theological researchers...

We can't afford to lose our momentum now; we need to make Sukuna give up first!

"Who exactly are you? How can you conjure so many weapons out of thin air? What kind of magical technique is that?!"

The evil spirit raised its head and glared fiercely at Ye Shou. If the man fell into its hands, he would be subjected to the most cruel and bloody punishment!

Even skinning it and pulling out its bones wouldn't quell its hatred!

However, it did not immediately repair its body. Instead, it maintained its current state and stared at Ye Shou, its eyes unfathomable as if in a state of chaos, seemingly lost in thought.

Sukuna-ki, also known as "Ryomen Sukuna," was a person from Hida Province in ancient Japan. He was born with two faces and four arms, and was extremely intelligent. He was described as "strong and agile, carrying swords on both hands, and using bows and arrows with all four hands."

Simply put, he is an extremely brave and skilled warrior.

But he was eventually consumed by his ever-expanding ambition and desires, becoming disobedient and taking pleasure in oppressing and ravaging the people. In the end, he was killed by the samurai Nishikida (Ida) Kojuro Kagetatsu and permanently sealed in Mount Sukuna.

The world has changed, and Mount Sukuna now has a different name, while the Sukuna Oni has long since learned to endure during his hundreds of years of imprisonment.

——No way!

"Hahahaha! You think you've got me cornered!"

Sukuna-ki laughed wildly, and a thick shadow gradually emerged from the corpse, breaking free from the confines of the flesh, shifting and changing like liquid.

Indeed, due to the seal of Kinta Keiryu, only a small portion of its power was able to escape. It can do very little now, and may even be less powerful than some modern monsters.

But it won't obediently give in and go back to that dark and sunless place to stay for another thousand years!

"That's right, with this beast's body, I can't possibly stop your strange iron cannons, but as long as I abandon my physical body, you'll be completely helpless against me!"

Sukuna's head flew into the air, enveloped in shadow: "I wanted to possess you, but alas... there are many people in this world whose willpower is not strong enough, so why bother with this?"

Haha, thanks a lot, kid!

Having been a powerful demon for so long, I'd forgotten how ordinary vengeful spirits wreak havoc on the human world... Now I'm afraid of nothing!

boom!

The flames died down with a loud gunshot, and a large-caliber bullet pierced Sukuna's skull. But it was like a flower in water, a moon in a mirror—visible but unattainable. A bullet powerful enough to kill an elephant only caused a ripple before flying off into the distance.

Sukuna-ki was completely unharmed!

"Haha, now it's your turn to get anxious, kid!"

"..."

Ye Shou narrowed his eyes and glanced into the main hall of the shrine.

Sukuna noticed Ye Shou's subtle movements, and his laughter gradually faded, but his attitude remained arrogant.

"Yes, that knife... The damned Nishikida Keiryu's knife can harm spirits, but if you pull it out, it will actually be a good thing for me."

As it spoke, its head began to rise higher and higher.

"You're a tricky guy... but there's more than one usable body in this mountain now... I wonder if you'll still be able to deal with it as decisively as you did with the wild boar, hahaha!"

……

call!call!call!

The fierce wind howled past his ears as Ye Shou stared intently at the demon's head in the sky, his body moving nimbly through the mountains and forests like a monkey.

Both the "Ghost Brain" and "Ghost Back" have been activated, and unparalleled concentration mobilizes every muscle in the body, coordinating them into a unified whole. The back, as the core muscle group, is as stable and reliable as a machine, driving a series of highly difficult movements.

Sukuna seemed to be deliberately luring him, always maintaining a distance that was neither too far nor too close, making Ye Shou look like a child being led by a kite.

Finally, after traveling for an unknown amount of time, Sukuna-ki began to descend!

"This direction is... tsk!"

Ye Shou suddenly became a little anxious, and his physical potential erupted again. The Ghost Back made him sprint continuously at the speed of a 100-meter champion, ignoring the waist-high weeds and the scrapes on his body, and focusing on heading towards his goal!

--call!

Finally, a glimmer of hope appeared, and a brightly lit open space came into view.

"Who... Lord Ye Shou!"

"It's Lord Kuze!"

"Xiao Shou, you're back!"

The high school girl and the priest, who had met up after descending the mountain, were here. They were startled when they saw something rushing out of the bushes, but were both surprised and delighted when they realized it was Ye Shou.

"Are you alright? Hmm, you don't look alright..."

"Where are the others?"

Before Ye Shou could even stand properly, he hurriedly asked, "Divine Body...where are the other priests?"

"that--"

Before he could finish speaking, a shrill scream pierced the night sky, and everyone panicked, except for Ye Shou, whose brows were furrowed.

"Is it over there... Ruri?"

"Yes, Master."

"I originally wanted to try and see if I could use that ancient sword... but unfortunately, this location is no longer usable. Have the helicopter pick us up from another location. You take Qianhua and leave immediately. Don't ask why."

"Yes, Lady Chika will definitely be alright."

Liuli said seriously, "But you must come with us."

"unnecessary."

Ye Shou always felt like he was being watched. If he got on the helicopter, it would only attract Sukuna, and he would be powerless to resist in the air.

"need!"

Liuli said seriously, "This is the first time I've seen you with such a serious expression... I suppose the situation isn't very optimistic."

"……What did you say?"

Ye Shou looked back in disbelief.

"I think Lord Ye Shou should leave first."

"I'm not discussing this with you!"

"I should obey your orders, but if this command would jeopardize your safety..."

At least tell me why you don't want to leave? Even considering the helicopter's weight capacity... you should be first in line.

Ye Shou frowned slightly. It was rare for a maid to argue with him, but since it involved his life, Liuli was probably just worried and confused.

He immediately shook his head: "It's precisely for safety reasons that I can't take a helicopter!"

Chapter 22 Someone's Guardian Spirit is a Bit Eerie

【Kuze Ye Shou must be among the first to leave】—Ruri’s attitude was very clear.

Although it sounds cruel, Ye Shou's life was indeed more valuable than everyone else's combined, especially in Liu Li's eyes.

She was worried that Ye Shouhao might get carried away and insist on playing the role of covering someone's retreat. Her past behavior as his master was not exactly noble, but no one could guarantee that a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy wouldn't have a hero complex.

So whether out of personal feelings or identity, Liuli hoped that Ye Shou could be among the first to leave by helicopter, and for this she even dared to talk back to Ye Shou—something that had never happened in the past two years.

Ye Shou steadied himself, a hint of anxiety appearing in his eyes. He understood Liuli's thoughts, but the maid didn't grasp the true situation.

He has no noble sentiments of selflessness; he doesn't take the helicopter purely for safety reasons!

Liuli and the others didn't care; they could leave as they pleased, and Su Na Gui wouldn't specifically target them. But Ye Shou was being watched. Once he entered a helicopter, a vehicle notoriously fragile and difficult to control, his life would truly be out of his hands.

What seemed to be the fastest and safest escape route was, in fact, a death trap for Ye Shou!

“I’m already locked on. If you come with me, you’ll only be a burden, and it would be too dangerous for me to be in the helicopter.”

If it were a tank, he would have already taken his family and friends and run away!

"Wait! Xiao Shou, are you going to act alone?"

Hearing the screams coming from afar, Chika didn't know whether they were from a ferocious beast or a demon, but she understood that the situation was urgent.

"The helicopter can make a round trip in just a few minutes, and once we're on the highway, we can drive home!"

"I don't want to take any chances."

As soon as the words were spoken, the sound of the rotor cutting through the air gradually reached everyone's ears from afar. The girls and the priest immediately felt relieved and visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Liuli grasped Ye Shou's hand and said firmly, "I understand your thoughts. Please take good care of yourself. We'll gather more people to deal with the monsters once we leave this place."

"It's alright, just be careful when you leave, I'm afraid of falling—"

Clang!

laugh!

A series of brilliant, intense sparks of crimson gold erupted in the sky. With a deafening crash of steel, a helicopter, like a bird with broken wings, lost its balance, spinning and plummeting downwards. Its sharp rotor blades sliced ​​through trees before finally crashing to the ground.

boom! ! !

A huge fireball illuminated a corner of the night sky, and the entire forest became scorching hot.

"I'm really afraid of the plane crashing."

"..."

"..."