I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

His voice trembled slightly: "I have traveled the world with Your Majesty, but I have only seen such an aura in ghosts and gods."

The owner of the scabies shop also sensed this aura, but he forced a dismissive attitude, saying, "How could a mere human possibly be associated with mysterious and unpredictable ghosts and gods?"

"In my opinion, it's just a tiger in disguise." The scabies master sneered. "We've seen the little tricks of Onmyoji before."

At this moment, Ku Fu said softly, "But what if he isn't?"

"The spiritual energy between heaven and earth is extremely thin, and the Yin-Yang Masters among humans are nothing more than playing tricks... I have never heard of the rise of a great Yin-Yang Master who can control thunder before."

This great Onmyoji seems to have sprung up from the ground; isn't that strange?

After Ku Fu finished speaking, the scabies master finally met the gaze of Shiro Hannya, whose face was cold and stern, and who had already drawn the pale blade from his waist.

"You mean, that great Onmyoji Che is a demon disguised as a human?"

Under the influence of this aura, Ku Fu felt his body stiffen considerably: "He might have lived for hundreds of years."

"But if Ruoche is a demon, why would he assist that human named Imagawa Yoshimoto..."

At this point, even the strongest scabies master couldn't help but have second thoughts.

Ghosts and gods.

That is a terrifying existence that even the most esteemed monarch must show some deference to.

Ku Fu shook his head: "How could we possibly fathom the thoughts and ideas of ghosts and gods?"

"Alright, both of you."

Bodhidharma spoke calmly.

"The enemy hasn't even attacked yet, they've just changed their clothes, and yet you two are already so terrified?"

He stared calmly at Shiro Hannya, who remained silent but had raised her blade towards them.

"The ailing benefactor instructed the two to capture Yoshida Castle, while Che wants to reclaim it. Does this mean he's destined to fight that person to the death?"

"That's right..."

"Then why are you still hesitating and negotiating?" Damo asked, puzzled. "Do you think that Che will show mercy because of your hesitation and fear?"

“Master Bodhidharma, you have never seen ghosts or spirits, you don’t understand…”

Ku Fu watched as the pale area continued to expand, now almost reaching their feet.

Bodhidharma slowly said, "This humble monk only knows that if the two benefactors approach the battle with this kind of mentality, the outcome is self-evident."

"All right!"

Kubo trembled violently as he stepped into Kaga Kiyomitsu's domain of sorrowful farewell.

Amidst the intense burning sounds, Ku Fu hoarsely said, "Master Jiefang, let me go up and negotiate first before we proceed..."

"No, no need."

Uesugi Tetsuya's indifferent voice rang out.

The roar of lightning and the howling of wind followed, turning a large number of Vision Burrowers not far away into dust.

A pale blade of light emerged from the upper right to the lower left on the incredibly resilient body of the Bitter Bound, cleaving his remaining words and body in two.

Intense heat, a pale color, invisible fire, and indigo lightning all rapidly spread from the wound, completely engulfing the Bitter Bond who had not yet finished speaking.

Natural Rinpoche Style - Second Stage (Lower)!

Uesugi Tetsuya, who hadn't expected the first kill to be so easy, frowned in confusion.

He thought it was a trap.

Because how could any demon, having clearly noticed the realm of the sorrow of parting, still step into it?

I don't understand.

However, a dead demon is a good demon.

Just as Uesugi Tetsu was about to retreat to avoid being surrounded, he was shocked to find that his physique had suddenly increased by a large margin!

I'm afraid it's as much as a quarter!

The White Fear actually worked?

And the effect is so good?

Uesugi Tetsuya was truly confused now.

Although it is true that many of these sick relatives are intelligent, they are numerous and powerful, and with a three-and-a-half-star scabies master leading the charge, what reason is there to be afraid?

"Never mind, it's all good news."

Hakuhannya grinned gleefully, raising the equally excited and trembling Kaga Kiyomitsu towards the nearby Scabies Master: "What, aren't you going to attack?"

Damn it...

In an instant, the intensely vital force of the Bitter Bond was reduced to nothingness. Could it be a genuine ghost or deity?

The owner of the scabies shop had a ferocious expression, but his heart was filled with the desire to retreat.

Then let alone him alone, even if you include all the families in the city, it probably wouldn't be enough to fight... Wait, aren't there still so many hostages in the city?

Suppressing his fear, the scabies shop owner said grimly, "Che, if you make another move, all the residents of the city will be infected with the plague. If they are infected..."

Without a second thought, Uesugi Tetsu nodded: "Oh, then all of you can die."

The scabies shop owner's face froze.

incredible.

"Do you think you'll let Yoshida Castle go if I kneel down and surrender?"

Is there any reason in the world to turn down meat that's been delivered right to your mouth?

Bai Banruo revealed a mocking smile: "Since everyone in the city is going to die anyway, why don't I choose to avenge them and comfort their souls in the afterlife?"

The circulation of his inner energy suddenly expanded, repelling the half-dead bird that was trying to obscure his vision, as well as the pus that filled the sky.

Feeling the gentle swaying of the lake within his heart, Uesugi Tetsu extended his five fingers.

Azure lightning bolts burst forth like thousands of threads, bypassing the scabies master and hurtling towards the swarm of insects.

In that instant, Hyakume's urgent notification popped up, only to be quickly hidden by Uesugi Tetsu.

"So you're also a demon with a powerful physical body."

Uesugi Tetsuya chuckled as he saw the scabies lord who had simply conjured an iron pestle from nothingness.

"That makes things easier..."

"Che! Don't think that just because you're like a ghost or a god, I'll be afraid of you!"

The scabies master roared, stomping his foot into the ground, creating a crack that stretched for dozens of meters, and then transformed into several phantoms as he rushed forward.

Uesugi Tetsu stood still, slightly turning his body so that the iron pestle could only scratch his skin, further enhancing his physique.

"Your anger is clearly disordered."

With a flick of his wrist, amidst Kaga Kiyomitsu's cheerful shriek, the blade pierced deep into the scabbard's steel-like back.

Naturally Soothing Flow - Toothbrush!

The four layers of aftershock damage erupted instantly at the wound, causing the scabies master to groan.

But that's all.

He instantly realized what was happening and roared at the sky, "Damn it! You're not some kind of ghost or god! You're not!"

"I have never claimed to be any kind of ghost or god..."

Uesugi Tetsu raised an eyebrow, and the long-accumulated sorrow of separation surged up like a tide, enveloping the scabies master.

boom!

The solid iron pestle, its surface corroded away, smashed through the pale waves, revealing the scabies lord's scarlet, furious eyes.

"Damn it... damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!"

As the scabies master continued to mutter angrily, the iron pestle hurtled towards Uesugi Tetsuya like an iron-colored missile.

The force of this strike was so great that it created a pure white shockwave in the atmosphere!

If it hits, let alone the circulation of Qi, even Uesugi Tetsuya himself would probably be scattered into a large area.

However, the Uesugi Tetsuya who remained in the same spot was merely a lifelike phantom.

The three straight sword beams unleashed by Kaga Kiyomitsu merged halfway through their trajectory, piercing through the most resilient part of the scabies master's heart.

"I told you long ago, your qi is too disordered."

Uesugi Tetsu's indifferent voice came through.

The demon's eyes were as cold as his face.

"I thought this would be a tough battle with all our might, but unfortunately..."

Unfortunately, this rare testing stone was tainted by too many unnecessary emotions during the battle, making it even less valuable than a stubborn rock.

With his body already ravaged into a mass of flesh, the scabies master struggled to turn around, his face twitching as he let out a final roar and swung the iron pestle with all his might once more.

boom!

The protective energy circulation around Uesugi Tetsuya's body shattered under this terrifying force, and even the lower half of the mask, along with a small portion of his face, exploded into bloody foam, dissipating into the air.

The pain, which was unbearable for ordinary people, continued to torment Uesugi Tetsu's consciousness along his nerves.

That's enough for now.

Having already calculated the distance, Uesugi Tetsuya drew his blade expressionlessly only after receiving confirmation from Kaga Kiyomitsu through the buzzing sound in his heartstrings.

[You have killed the Sickly Companion - Bound by Suffering (3-star), gaining 552 Soul Ashes!]

[You have killed the ailing and suffering scabies master (3.5 stars), and gained 711 Soul Ashes!]

[You used Kaga Kiyomitsu: Blade of Parting to slay the Bitter Bond, Scabbard Lord. Kaga Kiyomitsu's quality has been moderately improved!]

[Your skill, Five Thunder Method: Qi Combination Proficiency +194!]

[Your skill, Natural Rational Flow proficiency +84! ]

He didn't even glance at the heavily collapsed scabies shop owner before shifting his gaze away from the faint bloodstains.

The gaze was directed at the wooden fish daruma, who remained standing there watching everything unfold without showing any emotion, like a detached observer who seemed indifferent to the situation.

Even the sick and suffering relatives around him began to flee or scatter, but Bodhidharma remained motionless.

He only has two and a half stars.

Uesugi Tetsu could finish him off with a single slash.

While using the Five Thunder Technique to hunt down the sick and suffering relatives around him, Uesugi Tetsu asked indifferently, "Daruma, aren't you going to run?"

"Why run?"

Just moments ago, Bodhidharma was protected by a group of demons, but now he was all alone. He clasped his hands together and said, "Does this mean that if I just start running, I can outrun Benefactor Che?"

The taciturn monk stared calmly at Uesugi Tetsuya, showing no fear.

Whether it is about Prajna or about death.

“Every drink and every bite, every life and death, every movement and every stillness, are all forms of cultivation, all are predetermined.”

Bodhidharma asked with a hint of curiosity,

"Moreover, isn't death also a completely new form of spiritual practice?"

This demon is really strange...

If he were to swing his sword now, wouldn't he unleash a hidden boss?

Uesugi Tetsuya felt the violent, surging, and tranquilly flowing lightning within him, almost bursting forth from his body, and he grinned.

"So what if it's a hidden boss?"

Uesugi Tetsu took a deep breath, focused his energy and spirit, and adjusted himself to his best state.

Then, he assumed the three-stage thrusting stance before Bodhidharma, who was still calmly watching him.

Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit, let alone when facing this confident and unknown demon.

With each breath, Kaga Kiyomitsu merged with the sunlight falling from the heavens, flowing towards Daruma!