Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing
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It might not work, but based on the results and the enemy's reaction, he could make his next plan: whether to launch a continuous offensive or to directly use the inu-god's body, which would consume a huge amount of mirage energy, to meet the enemy. It was not an easy choice to make.
Before he could act, the giant beast in front of him suddenly collapsed, vanishing into clouds and transforming into wisps of gray-black mist that enveloped the surrounding area.
Uesugi Kiyoshi was on high alert, with his two swords protecting him on either side, his mind sharpened to see every rustle and movement in the vicinity.
Smoke filled the air, the ice creaked softly, and the sea beneath the ice still rippled with currents. Liu Longren's breathing was barely audible, indicating that he was in good condition.
At the same time, the sound of footsteps gradually came from the weapons.
Uesugi Kiyoshi stared intently in the direction from which the footsteps were coming. When he saw the figure clearly, his expression froze for a moment, and then turned somewhat grim.
What he saw wasn't something that would lower his sanity; if he had to describe it, it would be "sensual."
She was a mature human woman who was completely naked except for a few scales covering her vital parts. Her face had some Western features, but also some features of an Eastern beauty. Her long hair was draped smoothly down her back, and her figure was graceful and voluptuous, enough to make any man's blood boil at a glance.
However, Uesugi Kiyoshi clearly did not have any special reaction.
It's not that he's as virtuous as Liu Xiahui—that's one of his talents, too. Once he enters "battle mode," even without the "mind and skill as one" state of mind, his spirit will be highly focused.
He can be angry, excited, or even crazy, but all of this is based on one premise—killing the enemy.
Let alone a naked beauty, even if he were given a dozen of these kinds of women, he would only think about how to cut off their heads, not how alluring their seductive figures were.
Not to mention, he probably knew what was in front of him.
Hydra, the "Moon with a Thousand Faces".
He didn't react much, but then he heard a sweet, bell-like laugh.
"Little brother, don't look so fierce."
This was not any language in the world, but the meaning of the sentence was clearly conveyed to Uesugi Kiyoshi's mind, the voice so lifelike, as if right beside his ear.
Uesugi Kiyoshi's lips curled into a mocking smile as he cautiously surveyed his surroundings—something unusual was bound to happen. He had prepared himself for a fierce battle with a monster, but suddenly his opponent had turned into a delicate and beautiful woman. No one would believe there was no twist in the story.
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"I don't want to be called 'little brother' by some old woman who's lived for tens of thousands of years. So, if I'm not in the wrong place, Lord Thousand Faces Moon, are you dressed like this for business purposes?"
He casually replied to the words, but Uesugi Kiyoshi gripped the Onikiri tightly in his hand. The woman in front of him gave him a heavy sense of oppression. He had a premonition that if he made a move now, he would not know the strength of the enemy and would probably not be able to achieve anything.
At the same time, he also observed the newcomer's vertical snake eyes—endless gray mist gathered into them, like a vortex that could suck in a person's consciousness, unfathomable.
"Little brother, don't be so nervous. If it weren't for you coming, someone else would probably have become a part of my body long ago~"
Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kiyoshi inexplicably thought of the desperate, vengeful spirits within the body of Hydra.
"Alright, seeing how serious you look, I won't waste any more words. Little brother, how about considering becoming my follower?"
Wow, that's pretty straightforward.
To be honest, it was quite unexpected for Uesugi Kiyoshi that the Thousand-Faced Moon could actually appear here in human form, because he always felt that those so-called "Outer Gods" should be covered in octopus tentacles, have bloodlust in their minds, and wish they could destroy the world and turn humans into slaves.
Actually, judging from what they did, they weren't that different.
Suddenly, a hot woman appeared and tried to persuade him to surrender, which startled him.
Although he was confident in his martial prowess, he was also self-aware. Why could his unassuming nature attract the attention of an outer god?
He thought this in his heart, and he didn't mince words.
"So, this is how you develop your followers? Seduction? Physical offerings? No wonder there are so few Guanyin followers. Did our venerable Huiluo Hall Guanyin personally create this disgusting group to maintain her faith?"
"So, those merman heads I just killed were all your descendants? No wonder you were so furious that you let me touch the threshold of the Dream Realm."
Uesugi Kiyoshi's words were somewhat malicious, but they actually hit the nail on the head.
He was going to provoke the enemy, but his offhand remarks were almost identical to the truth.
Strictly speaking, the so-called Deep Ones are the "offspring" of Hydra and Dagon, and the resulting races are the result of interbreeding between their offspring and humans.
It is very difficult for gods to have human emotions like joy and anger.
Hydra tilted his head, his neck at a strange angle, and gave a gruesome smile, his expression somewhat eerie.
"Don't be so hostile."
"I can sense why you're so angry. Is it because of those humans who were eaten by my little darlings?"
"No way?"
"The law of the jungle is a very simple principle. Look, you slaughtered all my little darlings, but I'm not that angry."
"As long as you believe in me, I can forgive everything that happened before, and I can even give you power beyond the rules of this world!"
These words did not sway Uesugi Kiyoshi. He sneered, unable to contain himself.
"So, you who said those words are nothing more than a high and mighty god."
"But I am human!"
"We cannot work together if we do not share the same ideals"
Before he could finish speaking, he was suddenly interrupted.
"No, you're not human!"
"Strictly speaking, we're the same kind, little brother~"
Uesugi Kiyoshi dismissed her as talking nonsense, his sharp eyes fixed on the woman's vital points as he gradually lowered himself.
He was just struggling to deal with the enormous creature when she suddenly shrank. How thoughtful of her, making it easier for him to make his cut.
Seeing his appearance, the Thousand-Faced Moon, who had transformed into human form, sighed helplessly.
So, are we still going to fight?
"I don't know how many years I've lived, nor how many times I've wrestled with the gods. Although I don't like fighting, I've never lost."
In the case files held by the Collectors Association, this Hydra did not suffer any major losses. After a entanglement with Jormungandr, he also escaped unscathed, which seems to be a truth.
Uesugi Kiyoshi squeezed out the last sentence through gritted teeth.
"Ah"
"I'm different. I'm seventeen. I couldn't control my temper when I was learning swordsmanship. I love fighting. I've killed people, ghosts, and even gods. And I've never died!"
Before he finished speaking, the sword shot out like a dragon.
Once it entered his waist and abdomen, once it entered his chest, Uesugi Kiyoshi roared ferociously in the face of beauty.
"Dual-wielding! Tiger's Roar!"
Like a tiger turning over, its claws tear open the chest of its prey.
The figure before them was instantly cleaved in two by a pair of sharp blades!
Chapter 230 A Thousand Faces
The expected carnage did not materialize; instead, there was a piercing laugh that seemed to come from the abyss, and a sudden burst of gray-black smoke.
The naked, alluring female body was like a punctured balloon, suddenly inflating and then deflated.
Centered on Uesugi Kiyoshi, a vast circular area was formed, completely obscured by the surging gray fog.
Countless vengeful spirits in the shape of human faces darted and roared in the gray mist, their voices shrill and fierce, yet also carrying an uncontrollable wildness, like long-imprisoned thugs who had suddenly gained freedom, frantically destroying everything in their path.
"The Moon with a Thousand Faces" refers to "a thousand faces".
The grotesque, inhuman-looking ghosts turned their heads in unison at the sound of the woman's laughter, like hunters who had suddenly found their prey.
Thousands of eyes, filled with the ruthlessness and intense resentment unique to the dead, stared at Uesugi Kiyoshi, only to be met with a clear, bright laugh.
"If this is your trump card, then after today, the hilt of my sword will probably bear the name of another god who has been slain by my blade."
"You don't even dare to confront me head-on?"
This wasn't entirely a provocation.
Perhaps the intimidating power of appearing in human form was insufficient, and the vengeful spirits with these faces could not exert enough pressure on Uesugi Kiyoshi. The inexplicable sense of crisis that arose in his heart when he first met them had already vanished.
Hydra may be worthy of the title of a god, but her "fellowships" are still not enough for Uesugi Kiyoshi to value.
"Hehe. Let's talk big when you can take care of my little darlings."
"Young. Oh no, not exactly a young little brother."
"Since you have rejected my offer..."
"So, whether you become a puppet or nourishment for the Sea of Thousand Souls, it's all your own fault."
"Come on, let me see what other surprises you have in store for me!"
After letting out a cold snort, he changed the grip of the sword in his hands, one hand facing forward and the other backward. He twitched his ears slightly and slowly closed his eyes.
The endless black fog obscured his vision, rendering it useless.
However, even so, with his current heightened senses, he could easily deal with these seemingly harmless ghosts using only his hearing. These kinds of creatures might be very effective against ordinary people, but using them against superhumans would be wishful thinking.
Uesugi Kiyoshi's only worry was that he would be worn down by this vast expanse of ghosts.
He once conducted a self-analysis, analyzing the components of his combat strength, and concluded that he was absolutely qualified as a "swordsman".
He was exceptionally gifted in surprise attacks, drawing his sword, slashing, parrying, frontal assaults, unorthodox techniques, and even physical skills that complemented his swordsmanship. He learned them all very quickly and achieved remarkable results.
If you were to have a sword duel with anyone, he would not be intimidated in the slightest; that's his confidence in his field.
However, battles between extraordinary beings are not as simple as martial arts duels.
Including his extraordinary combat power, Uesugi Kiyoshi can now wield the "Inugami Scroll," a portion of the "Demon Sword Scroll," two demon-slaying blades, and a Hellfire Demon Hand.
Individually speaking, none of these are weak; in fact, they can be considered strong.
However, Uesugi Kiyoshi was somewhat unbalanced in his studies.
If you were to create a hexagram of his abilities for him, there would be one area where he would definitely be completely at the bottom.
He lacked the means to "attack in groups," so when facing multiple enemies, he could only hack and slash one by one with his sword.
This is also what makes him different from traditional swordsmen. His extraordinary power mostly comes from the Hundred Demons Scroll. He cannot use the "sword energy" that sword masters at the sword-master level can skillfully master.
This is why he brought men to wipe out the Hydra, instead of going to the enemy's lair alone with a sword like the heroes in novels. If someone used a human wave tactic to bully him and exhaust his physical strength and energy, he really wouldn't have any way to deal with it.
That's roughly the situation at hand.
But he could only grit his teeth and keep going; he had come this far, and there was no turning back.
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