I transformed into a demonic spider lily.

To them, humans are just food available everywhere. Do you remember how many slices of bread you've eaten to date? They certainly don't remember how many humans they've killed.

The Hundred Demon Bat Clan's actions were grand and undisguised, making no attempt to conceal their demonic aura, for they were the strongest demon clan in the entire Shimosa Kingdom.

No need to hide, just charge straight in!

Therefore, sensing their demonic aura was an easy task for the other side, the spider lily and the bellflower.

boom--!

A crimson beam of light swept past the side of the group of ghost bats, finally shooting straight into the sky, tearing a circular hole through the clouds.

Upon seeing this, Ōgokumaru abruptly stopped. Sensing the immense demonic power contained within the beam of light, he immediately shouted sharply, "...Who is it?!"

"shit."

A flurry of colorful floral shadows—a harbinger of the arrival of the Red Spider Lily. When it appeared before Daigokumaru, he lightly tapped his forehead, saying with particular regret, "I thought this shot would hit you, but it almost missed. Why did you suddenly turn around like that? Otherwise, my prediction wouldn't have been wrong, and I wasted at least 25% of my demonic power. Things are going to get complicated now..."

She held up her "Spirit Umbrella" and draped it over her shoulder. With that magic cannon shot, Higanbana had used all her strength. She wanted to sneak up on Daigokumaru, not necessarily to kill him instantly, but at least to severely injure him.

But she actually used up all her skills!

“Monster from another land, this is not a place for you. If you leave now, I can pretend that what just happened never happened.”

The magic cannon that the other shore flower had just used made Daigokumaru feel a little apprehensive. He held the blood jade coral in front of his chest, clearly ready to fight the other party at any time.

"The moonlight was so bright and clear, it was almost like I was thinking you were vampires who had smuggled themselves over from Europe, if I didn't know you were Japanese demon bats."

Looking up at the red moon on the horizon, Higanbana then glanced sideways at all the hundred-demon bats, including Daigokumaru, assessing the fighting strength of this group of monsters.

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[True Name: Ōgokumaru (SR)]

[Level: 29]

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One SR-level and twenty-seven R-level.

And hundreds of N-levels.

This single clan is more than ten times more powerful than the wolf demon clan under her rule, so it's no wonder they were able to unify the entire Xiazong Kingdom.

but……

"I hate you. You are clearly a bunch of bats, but both your pupils and your demonic aura are blood red. I hate the blood red on you. Such a beautiful color only makes me feel disgusted!"

Enraged, Higanbana felt extremely displeased. The color was one reason, but on the other hand, these hundred-demon bats had to appear just when she and Kikyo were being intimate. Such monsters who caused trouble regardless of the occasion—she simply couldn't swallow her anger without blasting them to smithereens.

boom--!

Just do it!

……

at the same time……

Kikyo is still on her way on horseback.

Chapter Sixty-Six You're Dead!

"Charge her! Kill her!"

With just a simple order, Daigokumaru had his clansmen test the power of the Spider Lily. Although they could sense that the Spider Lily's demonic aura was not as strong as his, it was still not to be underestimated. After all, weren't his own clansmen just cannon fodder?

After saying that, hundreds of ghost bats rushed towards the spider lily, leaving only a chilling scream that was both piercing and somewhat irritating.

A large shadow descended. These Hundred Demon Bats were not as large as the Great Demon Bat; they were just ordinary humanoids with bat wings on their backs. Their pupils were scarlet, and they had two distinctive fangs.

Closing the umbrella, Higanbana first glanced silently at Daigokumaru opposite her, perhaps understanding his purpose. Then, she simply pointed the tip of the umbrella at the group of demon bats closest to her, charging her demonic energy—

—Fire the magic cannon!

The explosion of demonic power at such close range seemed to annihilate everything, including the sound, with its crimson light, leaving not even a trace behind.

The first of the hundred ghost bats to approach the spider lily never expected that her weapon would be an umbrella. In a moment of panic, they were so flustered that they were unable to dodge and were eventually covered by the red light, causing the other hundred ghost bats around them to stop.

They chickened out. Seeing their companion's demon body pulverized into nothingness, the Hundred Demon Bats instinctively looked at their clan leader, Daigokumaru. However, the latter's eyes were filled with oppressive force, forcing them to continue their attack.

At the same time, he thought to himself, since they couldn't fight at mid-range, they could still fight at close range. Bats are known for their sharp claws!

To be honest, Higanbana had absolutely no interest in this group of demon bats. Even though she had just fired a shot, it felt like using a cannon to kill a mosquito, especially since the enemy's formation was scattered. Her skills required at least one percent of her demon power to be used. If only these demons could stand together so she could wipe them all out.

Their hideous faces were enough to terrify humans, but the spider lilies only found them ugly. Their sharp claws gleamed coldly in the moonlight, indistinguishable from iron, or perhaps even sharper.

The crimson pupils swept across the area quickly, instantly catching sight of dozens of figures. Their speed was remarkable, a source of pride for the Hundred Ghost Bat Clan, especially in the sky, which had been their domain for centuries. However, they had forgotten that the speed of the Spider Lily was even faster than theirs!

The difference between speeds is not simply a matter of how fast one moves, but also includes many other factors such as one's own neural response and the sensitivity of dynamic vision.

For example, when an A-level attack collides with a B-level attack, the higher-level attack will directly override the lower-level attack, and the same applies to speed.

To the B-rank speed-type Higanbana, the C-rank speed-type Hundred Demon Bats seemed to be slowed down, gradually approaching her without any pressure. She only needed to make a move—

—Umbrella Sword!

By imbuing the "Spirit Umbrella" with demonic power, even bamboo ribs can be cut through steel. This move should have been Aunt's ability, but it is just a basic attack that even the Spider Lily can learn. However, the sword technique called "Heavenly Crane Slash" is completely beyond my understanding.

However, there's no need for such powerful swordsmanship; as long as the umbrella sword slices through their demonic bodies, an even stronger demonic power will instantly erode the bodies of the hundred ghost bats.

One fatal blow!

Illusory floral shadows and crimson colors flashed among the horde of ghost bats. The dozens of ghost bats that she had just caught sight of were wiped out in just one minute. Only the blood dripping from the tip of the umbrella could prove just how swiftly the mastermind had acted.

He gripped the umbrella handle with both hands, pointed the umbrella sword downwards, and then thrust it down fiercely. An extremely strong demonic power rippled outwards, causing the group of ghost bats that were originally close to the spider lily to be scattered by the aftershocks and the resulting gale.

"Ah—" The bats that had been blown away quickly regained their footing, then opened their mouths wide and emitted ultrasonic waves that were inaudible to ordinary people.

Sound is invisible, but if demonic power is added to the sound, the other shore flower can sense it. One circle of demonic power after another overlaps with each other, and dozens of the same sound waves rush towards her from all directions.

With her umbrella raised, the crimson barrier completely protected the body of the spider lily. Her "Spirit Umbrella" was a piece of armor with a high defense bonus. Even if there were still dozens of ghost bats left, or even if there were still hundreds, they could not break her barrier.

Only that one...

Looking towards the distant Great Prison Maru, Higanbana saw that the surrounding rabble had been mostly cleared out, and the remaining petty scoundrels probably wouldn't dare to step forward for the time being.

It was time for the main general to compete, so the spider lily pointed the tip of its umbrella at the target.

—Magical Cannon!

Daigokumaru was very fast. If he had the demon body of a regular Hundred Demon Bat, he would at least be an A-rank. However, his demon body was too large, which reduced his speed to only B-rank. Unable to dodge the magic cannon, he finally took out the Blood Jade Coral, and a scarlet barrier enveloped him.

boom--!

The beam of the magic cannon struck the barrier of the blood jade coral, but it was like a gentle breeze brushing across the water, without even a ripple, it simply faded away.

Is this the power of the Blood Jade Coral?

It looks like a large coral bead. Speaking of which, coral beads are also a type of armor. If she were to piece together a few hundred coral beads, could she create something similar?

The other shore flower thought to itself.

However, it was clearly impossible. She could sense the barrier's defense; attacks below level 35 would have almost no effect on it.

In other words, the spider lily couldn't break the barrier, which was something that had been expected, but she still continued to bombard the Great Prison Maru twice.

"It's no use! Unknown flower fairy, although your power is indeed strong, it is nothing compared to our clan's treasure."

Despite being bombarded by a barrage of magical cannon beams, Daigokumaru remained unmoved, hovering in mid-air. He simply laughed arrogantly and said, "I'll give you a chance. If you submit to me now, I will forgive you for killing my people."

"That's quite a good offer, but I don't think you need to pay for it." The attacks from the other shore flower continued unabated. When the magic cannon was ineffective, she used the umbrella sword at close range, but she couldn't even leave a sword mark.

"Your bloodline is very strong. Our clan needs a new successor. If you can bring a highly talented and outstanding offspring to our clan..."

"...You (TM), you're dead!" Before Daigokumaru could finish speaking, Higanbana was furious. So this guy was using her as a breeding ground?

Now, the other shore flower didn't care about anything else. She slashed her wrist with her umbrella sword, and her demonic blood splattered in all directions. She immediately used her strongest demonic technique - Blood Flower Sea!

The scenery of the underworld appeared in the mortal world, bringing only curses. Demon blood stained the barrier of the blood jade coral and then directly penetrated it. Daigokumaru underestimated his opponent and did not expect that the opponent's demonic magic would actually break through the barrier.

It felt as if a sharp blade had pierced through his chest.

It bloomed into a magnificent blood flower.

"what--!"

Feeling the pain, Daigokumaru's expression turned somewhat terrified. The opponent had actually ignored the Blood Jade Coral's barrier, which was the first time in hundreds of years. So, he roared and emitted a piercing ultrasonic wave.

With the other shore flower so close, it had no choice but to take the hit head-on. It was even knocked back a hundred meters away. After being knocked away by Daigokumaru, its crimson barrier disappeared, and its demonic body began to fall downwards as if it had lost its weight, as if it had no ability to resist anymore.

but……

"Kikyo, what are you waiting for?!"

The red spider lily cried out these words after it fell.

--call out!

Under the scarlet moon, a deep purple shooting star streaked across the sky.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: Indeed, this arrow will surely hit its mark!

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Time rewinds to half an hour ago...

As the dense demonic aura swept in from the sea, the pure white moonlight was tinged with crimson. The spider lily slowly stood up and then kicked away the campfire in front of her.

"Hua, what's wrong with you now?"

Kikyo sensed that the other person seemed to be throwing a tantrum.

"...What do you mean there isn't any? It's just that I didn't expect those hundred-ghost bats to be so brazen, not even bothering to conceal their demonic aura. They must have been used to rampaging and dominating the country, thinking they had no rivals left."

Higanbana was quite displeased at the moment, but she couldn't say why. So she said, "Kikyo, I'll go and exchange a few blows with those guys first to hold them off for you. When you arrive, use all your strength to shoot an arrow at the one with the largest demon body among the hundred ghost bats. Remember, you must use all your strength!"

Having said that, before Kikyo could reply, the figure of the spider lily had already vanished with the wind, and correspondingly, the former still had many doubts in her heart that she could not unravel.

For example, what exactly does "using all one's strength" mean when the red spider lily says it?

However, the answer to this question came naturally when Kikyo arrived at the battlefield on horseback. Looking up at the sky, Kikyo saw that Higanbana's one-sided attacks on Daigokumaru had failed several times, and she hadn't even broken through the barrier. Knowing how strong Higanbana's attack capabilities were, Kikyo had a new assessment of Daigokumaru's strength.

She also understood how much "full force" she should use.

She dismounted and took an arrow from behind her back.