The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 170 The Death of Demiurge

He had a black slicked-back hairstyle, dark skin, wore round glasses, and was dressed in a striped red suit. He had a pair of bat wings on his back, and his tail was covered with silver panels with six sharp spikes at the tip.

The leader was none other than Demiurge, the guardian of the seventh level of Nazarick, the creator of the fiery inferno.

Behind her followed three powerful demon generals of level 80 or above—Arrogance, Jealousy, and Wrath—their imposing presence caused even the Nine-Tailed Fox's arrogance to subside.

The surrounding clouds were pushed aside, revealing a clear blue sky.

(The enemy is extremely difficult to deal with!)

Demiurge adjusted his glasses with one hand, revealing a spherical gem eye that, without a pupil, shimmered with crystal brilliance in the sunlight.

Demiurge, who was flying high in the sky, did not believe that their encounter was accidental.

He looked at the group opposite him—a man, a woman, and a powerful monster—and began to ponder.

The man's aura possessed a profound dragon's might, far stronger than that of a dragon, though his aura was weak, suggesting he was similar to a dragon-human of noble blood.

At this moment, dressed in luxurious and form-fitting mage robes, he exuded an aura of authority from head to toe, making him the perfect tongue to speak.

The woman was much stronger; the intense gaze from her phoenix eyes made even him feel a little pressured and uncomfortable.

The elegant and sophisticated woman, exuding an air of nobility, seemed more like she was attending a high-profile banquet than going out to fight.

The enormous fox-like monster with nine tails unleashed a torrent of energy that immediately convinced Demiurge that it was a level 90 monster specializing in combat.

(It's understandable that we are strong and have a high status, but we didn't show our presence to outsiders as soon as we came out. We even used the ninth-tier magic, Complete Unknowableness, to shield our appearance, and completely eliminate our sound and aura!)

(Either this area is a key reconnaissance zone for the enemy, protected by a powerful magical barrier, or we were locked onto by them the moment we emerged from the Great Tomb!)

Demiurge ruled out the first possibility and went straight to the worst-case scenario.

(As expected of Ainz Ooal Gown, he even considered the possibility that we might be tracked.)

By revealing his whereabouts, Demiurge could discover a great many details.

He instantly realized that the Great Tomb was already under the surveillance of an unknown enemy, and the adventurers who kept coming with commissions were the bridgeheads of the enemy's attempt to explore the secrets of the Great Tomb.

(However, probing and counter-probing are relative terms; my combat strength is the lowest among the guardians.)

(But I was bestowed with the wisdom of a demon by the Supreme Being, and I possess unparalleled talent in national affairs such as military strategy, domestic politics, and foreign affairs!)

Demiurge's thoughts flashed by in an instant. Uchiha Muan could guess the complex thoughts in the other's mind, but he had no interest in beating around the bush and spoke directly.

"My name is Uchiha Takehiro, I believe you are familiar with this name."

Not only were they familiar, they were practically household names. When Ainz Ooal Gown wanted to conquer the world, the leader of the ninja world, Uchiha Takeo, was the biggest obstacle to the Great Tomb of Nazarick.

Upon seeing the man claiming to be Uchiha Wu'an, Demiurge's first reaction was skepticism, and his second was doubt.

But no matter what, the other party's status must be quite high.

"I am interested in everything in the Great Tomb. Take me to see the ruler of the Great Tomb."

The arrogant words ignited Demiurge's anger; the other party was clearly coveting the Great Tomb, but...

We cannot bring danger to the Supreme Being, nor can we let go of this opportunity to capture someone connected to the leader of the ninja world.

(To capture? No, to be more precise, to probe!)

(As long as the opponent's strength remains within my control, then they pose no threat to the Great Tomb of Nazarick and the Supreme Being.)

"Your Excellency, the leader of the ninja world, please forgive my intrusion, but your strength is quite different from that of the legendary leader."

"Your Majesty, would you mind if I were to experience a little of your divine might?"

The rampant malice, like an all-pervasive river, washed over Uchiha Takeo and Uzumaki Mito, making their hair stand on end. Kurama roared and launched the first attack.

Dazzling Tailed Beast Balls were spat out from his mouth one after another, and the energy balls, comparable to ninth-tier attack magic, startled Demiurge.

Looking back at the mushroom clouds blooming not far away, Demiurge took a deep breath, and the magic power that had been accumulating in his body since the meeting surged wildly.

"Tenth-Tier Magic: Meteor Fall!"

The cloudless sky was suddenly filled with boundless earth elements, and a meteorite with a diameter of 100 meters cast a large shadow on the ground. The free city, which was covered by the attack, went from being silent at first to being in a state of widespread panic!

"What a despicable devil."

Mito Uzumaki disregarded the low pressure brought by the meteorite and the confinement created by the earth magic, but if the city below were to be hit, it would definitely be destroyed.

"Despicable? This lady is joking."

In its second phase, Demiurge underwent a semi-demonization, its head transforming into a frog, and the joints of its demonic wings forming two three-fingered claws, gracefully performing gentlemanly courtesies.

"A noble fight is a fight, and a despicable fight is also a fight; there is no distinction between them."

Demiurge waved his hand, and the three demon generals, who were poised to attack, simultaneously unleashed their magic, then opened their mouths full of sharp teeth.

"If a definition must be given, only the victor is noble and just!"

The flowing light of the flames, the flashing lightning, and the stagnation of time made the two people and the beast, like insects trapped in amber, momentarily freeze in both mind and body!

"Ninth-Tier Magic: Crimson Nova!"

"Ninth-Tier Magic - Thousand Lightning Strike Annihilation!"

"Ninth-Tier Magic: Time Stop!"

The meteorites continued to fall from above, and the crimson flames had already surrounded the two of them. A massive bolt of lightning pierced through the flames, and the two, who had recovered from the time freeze, no longer had time to dodge.

"Low-tier Primal Magic: Frostmourne!"

A world of ice and snow appeared high in the sky. The crystal-clear snowflakes melted the raging red lotus fire, froze the blinding thunder, and even the meteorites in the sky slowed down, becoming covered with countless ice crystals.

(This kind of magic is almost at the tenth-tier level; there's absolutely no way he could use it at his level!)

Demiurge stared at Uchiha Takehiro, who could conjure a world of ice and snow with a wave of his hand, displaying a dragon-human form and two curved dragon horns on his head, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.

Is it a magical item?

Or is it personal talent?

Or is it magic unique to another continent?

Countless questions swirled in his mind, but what ultimately moved Demiurge was Mito Uzumaki's performance.

With just a slender, white fist, without any magical artifacts, relying solely on her own strength, Mito Uzumaki threw a punch at the meteorite.

The deafening sound spread in all directions. The meteorite first cracked open in the middle, then the crack spread along the rock, and then it shattered into countless small pieces. Finally, it became fluttering fragments, mixed with wind and snow, and fell to the earth.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate!"

Mito Uzumaki has entered Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, and a Sage Mode diagram has appeared on her face. The power of the Yin Seal between her eyebrows has also been released, allowing her to directly reach her peak combat power.

Then, facing the four demons, Demiurge, he unleashed a punch that was almost equivalent to the power of six Paths of Combat, causing the sky to lose its color!

In the free city, everyone is terrified. Meteorites and flames, ice and lightning, and now a dark sky have caused many to kneel on the ground and pray for divine salvation.

"This is the power of standing at the top of the world!"

The ninjas, captivated by this, felt both proud and heartbroken.

Their lives will likely remain the same as they are now and in the future.

As long as a small group of ninjas can stand out, they must either have exceptional talent or sufficient merit to embark on a path that surpasses that of ordinary people.

"Even slightly stronger than super-tier magic!"

Demiurge, locked in place by the fist, felt his heart pounding and instantly entered the third stage, revealing his fully demonized form.

His ferocious and powerful body was a stark contrast to his previous thin and ugly appearance.

"Demon Aspects - Physical Enhancement!"

"Demon Aspects - Giant Demon Arm!"

"Demon Forms - Purgatory Robe!"

Unable to dodge, Demiurge was engulfed in flames powerful enough to melt even holy relics. His surging physical strength tore through the air as he chose to fight fire with fire!

The remaining three demon generals, like Demiurge, will find it difficult to use the powerful magic of the ninth rank again in the short term.

Only low- to mid-tier support magic can be selected to apply various powerful buffs to the four characters.

The effect of this punch was similar to when Guy kicked Madara Rokudo. Demiurge and the other three high-ranking demons were like blades of grass blown by a gale, spraying crimson blood in the air and falling to the ground in four arcs.

"He really asked for trouble."

Uchiha Muan glanced at the plight of the four demons, but felt no particular concern.

At a height of just over two thousand meters, a person wouldn't die from a fall, so how could a demon be killed by a fall?

Even if you really fall to your death, you can just cast a few resurrection spells. This thing is even more convenient than the Impure World Reincarnation.

"Mrs. Mito, how are you feeling?"

Seeing Mito Uzumaki's aura rapidly diminish, Takeo Uchiha reverted to his half-dragon form.

In this form, the cost of using Frostmourne is reduced to some extent, and its power is increased.

He then hurriedly stepped forward with concern, trying to hold the lady's hand and put his arm around her waist, but was slapped away.

"Your Majesty is about to become a father, please have some self-respect."

Mito Uzumaki spoke coldly, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at Uchiha Takeo. She wished she could tear him to pieces to vent her anger!

On the Magic Continent, Mito Uzumaki met Minako Uzumaki, and the other's unusual life force was impossible for her to miss.

Her own son, Senju Moriki, had died in the Box of Elysium, and her daughter-in-law had become pregnant many years later. Mito Uzumaki could guess what had happened with her bare hands.

Moreover, Minako Uzumaki did not hide anything and recounted everything in detail, leaving Mito Uzumaki with mixed feelings until she left in anger.

If she hadn't retained a shred of reason, she would have even wanted to slap Uchiha Muan's clone to death.

Now that Demiurge has run into the spearhead, he unleashed a full-force attack, severely injuring the four demons and leaving them on the verge of death. His own energy was also greatly depleted, squandering all his recent reserves.

Without three to five days of preparation, you can forget about throwing that punch again.

"You are indeed going to be a father, but aren't we now even closer relatives?"

Uchiha Muan observed Uzumaki Mito's expression and saw that the woman's face darkened in the blink of an eye. He was also pulled away from the Nine-Tails' head by a force.

"Wouldn't this be considered a conflict between a mother-in-law and son-in-law?"

Uchiha Muan used flight magic, muttering to himself as he flew towards the location where the four demons, Demiurge and his companions, had crashed. He quickly spotted them in the four craters.

As expected, none of the four demons were killed by the fall; they all still had a breath left.

"Sixth-Tier Magic - Great Healing!"

A soft, life-giving green light enveloped them, and Demiurge, who had been unconscious, quickly regained consciousness.

At this point, he was no longer able to maintain his complete form and reverted to his original humanoid appearance.

His red suit was tattered, and his glasses had flown off somewhere.

"Your Excellency, can you take me to the Great Tomb of Nazarick now?"

Uchiha Muan landed on the edge of the pit, his back to the sunlight, making it impossible for Demiurge to see his expression. He could only tell from the other's slightly raised tone that he was in a good mood.

"The fact that I didn't kill you or search your minds should show my sincerity, right?"

"Or do you want to experience the methods of manipulating memories in the ninja world, or do you firmly believe you are invincible?"

The seemingly casual words carried a profound sense of oppression. Demiurge didn't care about his own fate, but the fact that he had caused the Great Tomb of Nazarick's interests to be damaged and that Ainz Ooal Gown to be harmed was something he simply couldn't accept.

The news that the other side possesses the ability to easily defeat the Guardians must be relayed back to the Great Tomb!

"I have witnessed Your Majesty's power, but I am merely a servant of the Great Tomb's ruler and have no right to bring outsiders to the Great Tomb."

After coughing, Demiurge asked in a low voice, "I wonder if Your Majesty would grant me time for another question?"

Uchiha Takeo raised his hand and said with a smile, "Please go ahead."

"Long live the Supreme Ruler!"

Demiurge, now able to make a slight movement, connected with the Guardian Steward Albedo and uttered a stirring word. His body then inflated like a balloon, and astonishing magical power surged within him!

"Come with me, turn to dust, leader of the ninja world!"

(End of this chapter)