I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

Even they wouldn't dare say they were 100% confident in dealing with it.

Below the realm of ghosts and gods... is there anything that can threaten them?

The worldview of some newcomers to the old school of ghosts and gods, who have been taught since childhood that "ghosts and gods are invincible," is beginning to waver slightly.

It took them decades, even centuries, some giving up everything, others abandoning everything before, to barely become the gods and spirits they longed for.

But now, someone is actually demonstrating through their actions that ghosts and gods are not necessarily absolutely superior to ghosts and gods...

"The spatial sea of ​​matter, you didn't enter?"

It was extremely rare for Yuan Jingshui to pause for a moment during the battle.

The next moment, she realized that she had been beheaded without even knowing when.

In the vision of the still water, the eyes beneath the mask of the red Hannya were devoid of joy or sorrow, as if they had seen through all the truths of the world. Kaga Kiyomitsu's blade shook off drops of mercury-like blood, its silver light sharp and cold.

It was truly overwhelming violence.

She sighed softly to herself.

Compared to me, Uesugi-kun is more like a demon.

My eldest sister's judgment is as accurate as ever.

Yuan Jingshui suddenly remembered that she had actually found herself again in the sea of ​​tribulation just because of a simple "Go for it".

So the girl couldn't help but laugh.

"So... I'm still a child."

Kaga Kiyomitsu's blade fell, aiming straight for Minamoto Shizumi's brow.

The unexpected incident made Uesugi Tetsu realize that finishing off an opponent was always necessary.

The blade tip had just pierced Yuan Jingshui's skin when it was firmly grasped by a hand wearing a black leather glove.

It's Nanjo Manami.

At the same time, the very familiar voice of the demon referee rang out: "The championship match is over!"

"The winner—"

The referee deliberately dragged out the sound, giving the audience ample time to react.

Then, with an extremely terrifying voice, he roared out this last, and only, name.

"Uesugi Tetsuya!!!"

“Uesugi Tetsu…Uesugi Tetsu…”

The referee's words echoed throughout the Sky City Arena, lingering for a long time.

The audience in the stadium were still stunned, seemingly not yet having reacted.

They looked like they were about to have a three-hundred-round battle, how did it end so suddenly?

—But some people have already expressed different sentiments.

Ririko squinted, recalling the dramatic ten or so seconds that had just passed, and clicked her tongue twice.

These two are only three and a half stars... How can ordinary demons, who are also three and a half stars, bear this?

Below her, Saito Ryuichi looked completely relaxed.

As expected, his strategy of "befriending Uesugi Tetsu" was correct from the very beginning.

He simply doesn't have many opportunities to speak with Uesugi Tetsuya, which has led to them only barely being acquainted.

He Maohui was overjoyed.

His lips were practically curled up to the sky.

If it weren't for so many people watching, he would have even wanted to jump up from his seat and sing a song.

Didn't you see that even Minamoto Shizumi, the fourth daughter of the Minamoto family who was almost transformed into a demon, was utterly defeated by Uesugi Tetsu, the current champion of the seeded battle?

—It's only natural that he, who had played all his cards, was defeated by a monster like Uesugi Tetsu! In fact, he lasted even longer than Minamoto Shizumi!

Win! Win big!

In this way, even if someone in the family has a reason to criticize him,

In the dim light, Yagyu Akira and Akechi Yuya both looked up at the man who was the center of attention on the stage.

One feels joy, the other feels admiration.

"Holy crap! Girl, did you see that? Uesugi-nii can win like that!"

Tamamo cheered, her arm around Chisa's neck, not even noticing her phone slipping from between her legs and falling to the ground: "She just instantly killed the opponent! Isn't that unbelievable! Who would have thought!"

"Cough cough cough! Sis... let go, I'm going to suffocate!"

After a long struggle, Chisa finally broke free from the strong man's naked chokehold.

Tamamo, who was standing nearby, quickly grabbed her phone, pulled out a photo of herself and Uesugi Tetsu, and pointed at it to the people around her, showing off, "Look, look, this is me!"

Then he received the comment from a passerby: "Whose little potato is this?"

Chisa's determination to become an apprentice deepened.

She understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a crossroads in her life, and a crucial turning point in her destiny.

Chisa has made up her mind—

No matter how difficult the challenges or obstacles Uesugi Tetsuya presents her with, she will do her best to overcome them!

Hozoin Inari, standing next to the girl, was stunned and even forgot to eat the snacks in his hand.

What the hell?

In a matter of seconds, he increased his strength to a level that even he couldn't comprehend, and then it was over.

The young monk's throat bobbed involuntarily.

Uesugi benefactor, Minamoto benefactor.

These two benefactors are truly... a bit too delicious.

—Motonobu Okabe didn't speak, nor did any surprise flash in his eyes.

Che is still as strong as ever.

It was stronger than anyone expected.

This is him... or rather, this is who he is.

It is only natural that the Great Onmyoji Che will win.

Motonobu Okabe never doubted the power of "Teresa".

She was just wondering, since Cheqiang was so powerful, why did he refuse to help his lord in his time of need?

They didn't even want to see each other one last time.

The four adjacent seats in the same row truly embodied the idea of ​​four seats, four ideas.

……

The afterglow of the setting sun once again filled the room after several months.

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Ye Chun sat calmly in front of the large screen.

Only the index finger that left an afterimage on the left mouse button, the golden rocket that Kuku flew up, and the corners of his mouth that he couldn't suppress could prove that Ye Chun was in a great mood.

"I don't know if all these gifts I gave him will be of any help to him."

Ye Chun was somewhat worried.

Since we can't give anything else, we can only give money.

"—Ryuji, prepare a gift... no, two gifts."

Tokugawa Motoyasu laughed out loud, as if he were the one standing on the stage, having won the seeded tournament.

The old man said unhurriedly, "One copy is for Riko, and one copy is for young friend Uesugi. They should be kept together."

"Yes, great grandfather."

Tokugawa Ryuji did not look to the side.

……

Nanjo Manami released her grip and skillfully reattached Minamoto Shizumi's head from her body, silencing the restless Hotarumaru who was standing nearby.

She explained in passing,

"Uesugi-kun, if you were to strike, it would be very difficult for me to save people..."

Before Nanjo Aimi could finish speaking, a drop of hot, sticky blood splattered onto her cheek.

blah blah...

Nanjo Ai used her other hand to wipe her face and then looked up.

Blood trickled from Uesugi Tetsuya's eye sockets, but then more blood overflowed from the edges of Akahana's mask.

In the blink of an eye, Uesugi Tetsuya in Nanjo Manami's eyes became a blood-soaked figure, with blood uncontrollably flowing from his pores every moment.

It was as if something had turned against me.

— This scene was quite exciting for the audience; they never expected the champion of the seeded battle to have such a powerful metabolism.

Noticing Nanjo Manami's gaze, Uesugi Tetsu sheathed his sword and explained casually,

"Slightly, a bit overloaded."

—The first time he obtained the Hundred-Eyed Demon incarnation, he opened all one hundred of his eyes without any preparation.

Physically, they can barely hold on.

But this was the first time Uesugi Tetsu had ever used telekinesis and he was going all out. It was also the first time he had ever "seen" the world through the eyes of Doumeki.

The sheer volume of information almost overwhelmed him.

Uesugi Tetsu closed all of the Hundred-Eyed Demon's Eyes, then withdrew the Hundred-Eyed Demon incarnation and took a breath.

The feeling of omnipotence vanished, and a sense of powerlessness suddenly overwhelmed me.

a little?

"At a time like this, it's best not to say such boastful things, right?"

As Nanjo Manami spoke, she subtly supported Uesugi Tetsuya's body as he was about to collapse, pretending to be giving him normal treatment.

In just a dozen or so breaths, Uesugi Tetsu recovered from the intense backlash and sense of disorientation.

"Nanjo-nee... thank you."

"It's nothing, go collect your prize, I won't bother you anymore."

Looking at Nanjo Aimi who wasn't even breathing heavily, Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but mentally mutter a complaint.

Nanjo's healing skills are far superior to those of the previous doctor, Oni-shin... Just like her combat abilities, she's a true all-rounder.

As he was healed, Yuan Jingshui, who had been beheaded, touched his unharmed neck and sat up again.

After staring at Minamoto no Shizumi for a while, whose expression surprisingly wasn't too disappointed, Uesugi Tetsu removed his red Hannya mask and addressed her by her first name.

"Yuan Jingshui, why didn't you continue your breakthrough to the Ghost God realm just now?"

"—Because I don't want to."

To Uesugi Tetsu's surprise, Minamoto Shizumi reached out and picked up Hotaru, who had fallen to the side: "In this world, why are there so many whys?"

"My elder sister's words of encouragement helped me find myself again when I was about to lose my way in the sea of ​​troubles... It was then that I suddenly understood."

Genji Shizumi lowered his head, gently inhaling the lingering, sticky smell of blood emanating from Hotaru.

"It turns out that I haven't grown at all all these years."

Uesugi Tetsu listened to her,

"If you want to catch up with your elder sister, you can't just make her your target; you have to surpass her."

"—That's why I refused the wrong promotion."

These words reminded Uesugi Tetsu of the sword light that had just flown in from the horizon.