You've been ruined by games all your life!

Chapter 71 Night in the Infinite City

Chen Lai and Zhang Long are currently hiding in a cave less than ten kilometers away from the Ubuyashiki clan. Both demons are lying down, reading information about demons and the Demon Slayer Corps on the Deep Sea Forum.

To be honest, the deep-sea gold diggers have already turned this place into a complete mess. A huge number of swordsmen and disobedient ghosts are fighting every day. The Infinite City hasn't even started yet, but the battle between players has already reached a fever pitch.

This is not surprising. There are many demons preparing for battle and they want to possess the power of breathing techniques. Swordsmen who have purchased breathing techniques also want the power of demons so that they can protect themselves in the upcoming battle.

In this conflict, [Ryota Gentani] stands out.

He first joined the Demon Slayer Corps, but after learning about the composition of Muzan's "Twelve Demon Moons," he resolutely decided to betray him and join his side. He specifically sought out the area where Upper Moon One, Kokushibo, appeared, knelt before him, and obtained the small red item, "Muzan's Blood," in exchange.

[Muzan's Blood (Unique) (Trace Amount): The primal power that turns humans into demons. Drinking it will make you forget the most important thing and become a demon who obeys Muzan. Value: 250000 yuan]

For players, as long as they can obtain the unique item, they can forget about important things, and even forget about the driftwood.

Therefore, Ryota Genya drank it without hesitation and became a demon swordsman.

That wasn't all. Because he used the Breath of the Moon and its derived sword techniques, Kokushibo thought he was his descendant and "kindly" taught him. His strength increased rapidly, and within a few days, Muzan promoted this newborn demon to the rank of Upper Moon Five.

"Except for Upper Moon Four, all the others have been completed. I reckon Muzan will make his move soon."

Chen Lai staggered to his feet, rubbing his stomach. If he hadn't bought the [Hundred-Person Meal] when he entered the game, he probably would be starving and want to eat people right now.

However, anyone who knows the truth about the Deep Sea Game would find it hard to bring themselves to do it. Killing someone to steal the only thing is one thing, but eating people is another.

"What will Muzan do? Surround Ubuyashiki with all the demons?" Zhang Long felt that Muzan Kibutsuji was very strange. This BOSS who possessed extraordinary power gave him a very cowardly feeling.

For example, Muzan had four twos with a royal flush in his hand, while Kagaya Ubuyashiki had a few loose cards. However, he insisted on playing them one by one, being so cautious that it was almost laughable.

With such a huge advantage, leading troops to A is a sure win, so what are you hesitating for?

Putting aside everything else, Upper Moon One Kokushibo, which some players have streamed from the perspective of a demon, has a wide-range attack with Moon Breathing that can unleash thousands of sword strikes per second, and its sword energy can directly destroy an attic. Among the Pillars, who can rival such a precious weapon?
Upper Moon Two, Doma, is neither male nor female, speaks in a strange and eerie way, and seems to be involved in a cult. Players don't know much about him yet, but judging from his ranking, everyone knows that this guy is not simple.

As for Upper Moon Three Akaza, he is the most familiar to everyone. This demon is a battle maniac! He loves to fight people. More than thirty swordsmen among the players have died at his hands, and so far, no one has been able to force out his magic.

Just these three Upper Moon Three Admirals alone, any other boss could easily wipe out the Ubuyashiki clan with them, but Muzan is still holding back, still plotting, waiting for something.

Faced with Zhang Long's question, Chen Lai simply smiled and said, "You've never been Muzan, so you don't know his experiences. Of course you'll have this kind of confusion."

Muzan once thought he was invincible, but he soon encountered the young and strong Yoriichi Tsugikuni. After saying just a few words, he was questioned, "What do you take your life for?"

Immediately afterwards, Muzan was slashed 1500 times. If Yoriichi Tsugikuni hadn't been careless at the time, this "invincible" Muzan would probably have been defeated on the spot.

Although only 300 pieces of flesh escaped after being blown up, Muzan still lived in the shadow of Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Throughout Yoriichi's life, Muzan never dared to show his face, hiding like a rat until Yoriichi died of old age before daring to make a move.

Even after living for over a thousand years, Muzan's fear of Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his sunflower-patterned earrings were etched into his DNA.

So don't say that the boss is a coward. If you were stabbed 1500 times, you would be a coward too!

Just as Chen Lai was chuckling as he reminisced about Muzan's dark past, news came from Zetsu Kyōtō. [Zetsu Kyōtō of the Auditorium: Brothers, we've got a mission! Ubuyashiki Kagaya has dispatched all Demon Slayer Corps members to suppress demon calamities across the land, leaving no one behind, not even the Pillars!]

[The Ferocious Tiger of the Auditorium: The players have all "left," but I see most of them wandering around, not following orders at all. They're waiting!]

Waiting for what? Of course, we're waiting for Muzan Kibutsuji to arrive. If we can beat him, we'll fight; if we can't, we'll surrender. Getting some "Muzan's Blood" to release a new book wouldn't be bad.

Upon seeing the message, Zhang Long immediately sat up, a bloodthirsty glint flashing in his eyes: "Now?"

Chen Lai nodded: "It should be tonight. We'll head there as soon as the sun sets."

"Finally, I couldn't wait any longer..." Zhang Long stood up, looking at the setting sun outside the cave, his claws clenched loosely.

……

Under the moonlight and amidst heavy snow, crows perched on tree branches, and snow fell, landing on the heads of several demons with bulging white eyes.

Behind these demons, Muzan Kibutsuji, dressed in a white suit and top hat, stood with a solemn expression in his blood-red eyes.

He truly hated the Ubuyashiki clan, hated their centuries-old pursuit of their identity, and hated the feeling of being remembered and challenged by others.

Why, why can't Ubuyashiki see itself as a "natural disaster"? If a person is killed by a tsunami or tornado, would he resent the natural disaster?

I, Muzan Kibutsuji, as a near-perfect being, what difference is there between me and a tsunami?
It only killed a few humans, and occasionally ate one or two people, but the tsunami claimed tens of millions of lives.

Why? Why are you chasing after me like this?

Muzan Kibutsuji's steps were extremely light, leaving only shallow footprints on the snow. This was his habit for thousands of years—to leave no trace as he walked.

He walked slowly forward, and the demons around him kicked open the vermilion door like security guards. Some even pulled down the door frame, just to let Muzan pass through smoothly.

Stone lions crouch at the entrance of the clan's territory, symbolizing the swallowing of calamities. Muzan's curse on the Ubuyashiki clan has lasted for a thousand years, but perhaps it will come to an end tonight.

The stone staircase had nine steps, but Muzan didn't go up. The demons behind him stared blankly ahead, drooling, and dared not move without Muzan's order.

"You've arrived, Muzan Kibutsuji."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki, whose face resembled severe burns, knelt before her, while his wife gently patted his back, trying to ease his pain.

The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, the leader of all demons, finally met on this unusual night.

The gears of destiny slowly turn, and the curtain is about to rise on the Infinite City!

(The book club information is in the introduction; feel free to take it if needed.)

(The application for Sanjiang has been submitted. If it is approved, the book should be available on Sanjiang this Wednesday. Thank you for your support!)

(End of this chapter)