Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

He didn't practice his swordsmanship, nor did he take this time to familiarize himself with the sword energy he had just mastered. Instead, he went straight to the Hundred Ghosts Scroll—the murals—found the wild man with the wine-red hair, and stopped beside him.

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"I'm going to Kyoto."

Upon hearing this, Shuten-dōji's eyes flickered, his body twisted unnaturally, and he took a step out of the painting.

He held his wine bowl and drank by himself, glancing sideways at Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"Why would you go there if you have nothing to do? Kyoto is not a good place."

"Humph"

"That place is a melting pot of all sorts of people; it's probably the place where the country's supernatural powers are most concentrated."

"The peace capital of a thousand years, is it not a name given in vain?"

"It's too early for you to go now. Get stronger first."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded thoughtfully.

"As expected, you seem to know something."

“There’s one thing you’re wrong about. It seems you can’t always observe the world through me. Your information is outdated.”

Uesugi Kiyoshi flicked his sleeve, his hand forming a sword-like finger, the tip of his finger gradually gaining sharpness.

The sharp sword energy sliced ​​through the air, emitting a hissing chant, causing Shuten-dōji's brows to furrow and his face to show surprise.

The moment the sword light appeared, he felt a sharp, needle-like sensation on his cheek; its mere presence was enough to make Shuten-dōji feel threatened.

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"The Sword Qi of the Roaring God"

"you"

Shuten-dōji and Uesugi Kiyoshi exchanged a glance, then shut their mouths and remained silent.

Uesugi Kiyoshi learned a new word.

"The Naruto Sword Aura? Oh wow, I don't even know what it's called, and you actually do?"

"Tell me, Lord Ghost King."

"Back then, why didn't you stay in the dream world properly? Why did you insist on relying on the power of the Eastern Culture Society to appear in the real world?"

"It shouldn't be for reasons like destroying Tokyo or preying on humans—I don't think you've ever asked for any human sacrifices."

"At most, it only helped the Dongwen Society create a batch of ritual practitioners infused with the power of the Ooe Mountain spirits."

"So."

"Why did you go to such lengths to come to this world?"

"It can't be."

"For me?"

Chapter 279 The Scroll of the Blue Lantern

Uesugi Kiyoshi kept a close eye on Shuten-dōji's expression.

But, it's a pity.

Even a ghost king who has lived for hundreds or thousands of years, despite having a violent temper, doesn't always show his emotions.

He only saw a hint of intoxication, nothing more.

Hearing his questioning words, Shuten-dōji finished his drink, leaned against the wall, sat cross-legged, and shook his head with a gloomy look in his eyes.

"I did it for a promise."

"Heh, as for what agreement, I've forgotten."

"Don't look at me like that. I'm too lazy to lie to you, and there's no need for me to."

"When the sea monsters invaded Mount Ooe, I awakened my divine form as the Demon King and fought a fierce battle with the sea monsters, in which I was already seriously injured."

"Later, for some reason, I seem to have led the demons of Mount Oe to storm Heian-kyo again and settled old scores with Minamoto no Yorimitsu."

"I think I lost."

"Because in the end, I was sealed into the dream world, and all the demons of Mount Oe scattered."

"However, no matter how hard I try, I can't remember why I went to Heian-kyo to fight."

"It seems like it's to help a friend?"

"First, I overexerted my power, then there was a fierce battle, and then I was sealed. Those Onmyoji were really ruthless. My soul was almost shattered, my memories were greatly damaged, and my consciousness was also confused."

"The power of the divine child and his body were taken away, and the power of the demon king was exhausted. He barely survives in the dream of Mount Ooe, living a life worse than a dog."

"All I can remember is that I should have made an appointment with a friend at the time."

"We made an agreement."

"Before the next baptism of heaven and earth, when the dream collapses and all the ghosts are about to emerge, I will descend to the mortal world in advance to help him."

Shuten-dōji clutched his head in pain, gasped for breath, and angrily slammed his fist on the floor.

"I can't remember anything! Damn it!"

"Uesugi, I keep my word. What I promise, I will do."

"The only thing I'm sure of is that the person I'm looking for is related to your Hundred Demons Scroll."

"It might be you."

"That's why I'm lending you my power. Even if it's just temporarily residing in your dream, it doesn't matter."

"I always felt that you were not my enemy."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's gaze gradually softened.

He recalled the red-haired demon king who had brushed past him, leading his dwindling demon clan toward Heian-kyo, shouting loudly as he stopped Genji's Kibei.

The impressions of the two overlapped and merged into one.

Uesugi Kiyoshi half-squatted down and patted Shuten-dōji on the shoulder.

"I can roughly understand how you feel. My memory has also been tampered with, and I only remember bits and pieces at a time, which is a bit upsetting."

"Things will get better."

"Mount Oe is near Kyoto, right? Do you want to go back and take a look?"

Shuten-dōji gave Uesugi Kiyoshi a cryptic look and slowly shook his head.

“There’s nothing much to see at Mount Oe, but if you master the Narukami Sword Qi, then there won’t be many things in Kyoto that can threaten you.”

"You deal with the ghosts and spirits. If there are humans you can't handle, you can call me out."

"It'll be good for relieving boredom."

"If you really want to help me."

"My divine body should be stranded in Kyoto. If there is a chance, please help me find it."

"Then I won't have to stay here with you anymore."

After saying a few words in a sullen tone, Shuten-dōji gave Uesugi Kiyoshi another deep look, then turned around and immersed himself in the painting.

Uesugi Kiyoshi did not stop him, but thoughtfully twirled his fingers, touching the sharp sword light, and muttered to himself.

"The Sword Qi of the Roaring God?"

"The name 'Muming Shen' means to pray to the gods."

"Is this the sword energy I obtained by praying to the gods?"

“If it weren’t for my personality, I wouldn’t have chosen such a weak name.”

"Perhaps, when faced with this sword energy, one should pray for the forgiveness of the gods! There is no other way to survive! Let this be the name of the sword."

"Shuten's expression was clearly off just now. He seemed quite wary of that sword energy. Could this be the key to the Lord of a Hundred Demons' ability to completely annihilate the demons and gods?"

"What he just said doesn't sound like a lie."

“No matter what, he was on my side a thousand years ago, so he shouldn’t be lying to me.”

"Um"

"Forget it, I'll just go and ask Fuyao in person."

"She's also in Kyoto; there are some things she should know best!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi thought of Li Fuyao, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and slowly superimposed her face with that of Aoandon from his memory, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

Putting aside his memories of his past life, he really liked Li Fuyao in this life alone.

Personality, appearance, temperament, and even ability.

If he hadn't encountered all this messy stuff, and hadn't met Kyoko, Uesugi Kiyoshi would probably have pursued Li Fuyao without any scruples.

She perfectly fits his ideal of a perfect wife.

This feeling becomes even stronger when the images of Li Fuyao and Qingxingdeng overlap.

An indescribable, unconscious longing for Li Fuyao often welled up in his heart, impossible to shake off.

He strolled a few steps, looked at the blue lotus in his self-portrait, and laughed.

This blue lotus is a collection of the mirage energy he can currently utilize.

From mirages to will-o'-the-wisps, and then to the blue lotus.

"This is probably Fuyao's doing."

"I am able to be reincarnated, which is thanks to her."

"With the whole world against me, and everyone wanting to kill me, how did she manage to rescue my soul and send it into the cycle of reincarnation?"

"It feels like we devised the plan together, but I can't remember it at all. Damn it, what kind of enemy could make me so careful that I don't want to reveal even the slightest flaw?"

"All related memories have been stripped away."