"Xing and Qingxing, I owe them so much, you must treat them well."

Uesugi Kiyoshi moved his neck a little uncomfortably, feeling somewhat annoyed.

It feels so strange to entrust my child to myself.

He nodded perfunctorily and quickly changed the subject.

"I understand. I didn't doubt you."

"Do you have anything else to say?"

The Lord of a Hundred Ghosts pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"No, I have no regrets in my life, even though I have some regrets. My actions have been worthy of those who believe in me and true to my own heart."

"My mind is as clear as a mirror, and all my actions are for my own righteousness."

“I left you a gift in Heian-kyo—now called Kyoto, I think. If you have time, you can go and get it. It won’t make you a superstar overnight, but it will definitely be of great benefit to you.”

"."

There may be a hundred reasons to back down, but one reason to move forward is enough.

“Uesugi Kiyoshi, I don’t want to force you to become any kind of person. It’s not that I’m selfless, it’s just that we are one, and I know you too well.”

"You will be the warrior who proves himself with one reason, not the coward who retreats with a hundred reasons. Otherwise, you will never master the sword."

"Let's keep going."

Don't look back!

As the conversation drew to a close, the figure of the Lord of a Hundred Demons became faintly visible, as if he might dissipate into thin air at any moment.

"Alright, my mission is complete."

"I can't give you an immersive experience of the final scene."

"My strength is insufficient to simulate that level of combat."

Just think of it as a special effects movie.

"That day, I was an enemy of the whole world."

"The decisive battle in—Heian-kyo!"

Chapter 264 Coming to Die

The conversation abruptly stopped.

The scene reflected in the mirror changed, gradually gaining color.

Like a projection screen, a scroll was unfurled in front of Uesugi Kiyoshi.

Clad in white robes and armor, the young man with his hair tied up walked silently on the rammed earth road.

He had three katana hanging at his waist, his gaze was steady, and his face was resolute and determined. With each step he took, an imposing aura unconsciously emanated from his body.

It truly possesses an aura and presence that immediately draws your attention.

That was Uesugi Kiyoshi, whose face had matured considerably.

Before him, at the end of the winding road, lay a city.

The city's houses are built on the hillside of the basin, and the streets rise and fall. The city looks neat and orderly, with the central street as the line of symmetry, clearly distinguishing the left and right sides. It is bustling with people and has a prosperous scene.

This is "Heian-kyo".

The absolute economic and political center of the Heian period, later known as Kyoto.

The stronghold of the Genji clan, the "hometown" of the lord of all demons.

Now, he's back.

Before he knew it, a beautiful figure appeared beside him.

Wearing a light blue kimono, with a graceful figure and a veil that partially concealed her face, revealing only a pair of cool, clear eyes, Uesugi Kiyoshi recognized her at a glance as Li Fuyao.

Or rather—"Blue Lantern".

Immediately afterwards, he heard a conversation.

"You just came all by yourself?"

The voice was exactly the same as Li Fuyao's, which even stirred up some of Uesugi Kiyoshi's longing for Li Fuyao.

Come to think of it, he hadn't seen her for more than half a month.

There are still some things I can't let go of.

The Lord of a Hundred Demons seemed unsurprised by the sudden appearance of a living person beside him, or rather, he had already grown accustomed to Aoandon's unpredictable appearances and disappearances.

He smiled smugly and shook his head.

"Since we're all going to die anyway, why should I drag them down with me?"

"I made the choice, I chose the path. They are just following behind me; they don't need to die for me."

Facing the somewhat indifferent Lord of a Hundred Demons, a barely perceptible hint of anger surfaced in Aoandon's eyes.

But she quickly suppressed it again.

"Forget it, I was wrong to waste my breath arguing with a stubborn bastard like you."

"I've agreed to what you told me before."

"so."

"Please don't actually die!"

The tone was less of a reproach and more of a girl's coquettish complaint.

The Lord of a Hundred Demons laughed with great pleasure, but his eyes were as deep and dark as the clouds before a storm.

"Okay, I promise you, I will do my best to leave a chance for survival."

Before he could finish speaking, the Lord of a Hundred Ghosts' expression changed.

He looked up and gazed in the direction of Heian-kyo.

The winds and clouds changed color, and the sun and moon lost their light.

In an instant, sand and stones flew everywhere, and the scene before us resembled a living hell.

"coming."

Uesugi Kiyoshi muttered to himself.

In Heian-kyo, Rashomon Gate opened wide, and figures in distinct formations emerged.

Uesugi Kiyoshi saw the familiar family crest.

Genji's gentian, Fujiwara's wisteria.

"Fujiwara Michimitsu."

"Minamoto no Yorimitsu!"

"Those Onmyoji from the Kamo family? Or the Ashiya family?"

"Ha, they've all come out in full force. The extraordinary power of Heian-kyo, all for me alone?"

Before he could finish speaking, the sky burst into a brilliant glow, which then turned a dim yellow.

Above the clouds, a gigantic figure emerged.

"Hmm, the Aragami of Takamagahara? Is it revenge on me for demolishing the Inari Shrine?"

"And that...that's the water of the Yellow Springs?"

"Could it be...Izanami?"

"That's quite a show of force."

The Lord of a Hundred Demons remained calm, showing no sign of worry.

This is not over yet.

In Heian-kyo, black smoke rose, vaguely forming the phantom of a giant serpent.

Behind the serpent's phantom, a faint white flame burned.

"Yamata Orochi"

"The Yamata no Orochi is here too, how interesting."

"And that foxfire, Tamamo-no-Mae."

Aoandon glared fiercely at the Lord of a Hundred Demons and said angrily, "Are you still able to laugh?"

The Lord of a Hundred Ghosts shrugged and said nonchalantly, "What can't I laugh about?"

"The relationships between these people, ghosts and gods, are intricate and complex. Now, they have a common enemy, which is me."

"But what will happen between them if I die?"

"Conflicts can erupt instantly."

"Hehe, hahahaha."

"I understand now. The final battleground was chosen to be Heian-kyo. It's because here, the elite among humans will fight even harder!"

"When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked."

"I am the first, but I will certainly not be the last."

"None of them can escape."

"I have a better chance of surviving than they do—isn't that ridiculous?"

Aoandon shook her head helplessly and remained silent.

Facing them, the demonic flames surged to the heavens. In this era, the strongest fighting force in the human world had basically gathered here.

The Lord of a Hundred Demons took a deep breath and stepped forward.

Just then, a continuous sound of footsteps rang out.

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