They already have a chat group, why bother with the plot?

"OK?."

Upon hearing that they were there for sightseeing, Ellie readily agreed.

At this moment, Tanjiro, who was holding the Tenmoku-kage sword in both hands, also caught up and silently followed behind the two.

"Lord."

Seeing Tanjiro following behind, Ling Yu nodded slightly and said, "Let's go to the source of the Honkai energy now. It's best to eliminate the Honkai as soon as possible."

Tanjiro Kamado, who was aware of the dangers of Honkai energy, also had a serious expression.

After Ling Yu's investigation, he discovered that the Honkai energy source in the dense forest was the very ghost he had already killed.

Those few animals that were wandering outside before were just animals that accidentally came into contact with Honkai energy and became infected.

Ling Yu did not attack the Honkai Beasts, but instead had Tanjiro use the Tenmoku Kagekatana.

The Nichirin Blade may not be very effective against Honkai Beasts, but the Tenmoku Kagekatana, which is also made from Honkai Beasts, can deal substantial damage.

After several battles and defeating the remaining Honkai Beasts, Tanjiro became increasingly adept at using the Tenmoku Kagekatana.

The key is

Tanjiro discovered that by using breathing techniques while wielding the Tenmoku Kagekatana, he could create special effects of flames and water flow!

This discovery surprised Tanjiro quite a bit.

Sure enough, compared to dry knife skills, tangible and substantial special effects are more captivating to men.

Having witnessed Tanjiro using Sun Breathing and Water Breathing in battle, Ling Yu naturally learned the techniques and swordsmanship of both breathing methods.

Sun Breathing truly lives up to its reputation as the number one breathing method.

Ling Yu tried it a few times and felt his body get much warmer.

You can take it out to fight enemies when you need to use a knife in the future.

In terms of swordsmanship, there is the Taixu Sword Qi; in terms of knife skills, there is the Breath of the Sun; and on the spear, there is the Wildfire Hundred Slashes that Ling Yu learned from "Pesticides".

That's enough for him.

……

Ling Yu has already pinpointed the location of the Honkai energy source.

With his current terrifying mental strength, exploring the entire planet would not be a problem. Therefore, finding a maverick Honkai energy source who is out of place in this world would be quite easy.

As Ling Yu continued to move closer to his goal, he did not forget to fulfill his promise to take Ai Li sightseeing.

Wandering around, the scenery in this land, which hasn't yet been heavily polluted by industry, is quite nice.

darkening

The group finally arrived at their destination.

But when Tanjiro saw where Ling Yu had stopped, his pupils contracted involuntarily.

Fujikasaneyama!

This name may be unfamiliar to others, but it is extremely familiar to those who join the Demon Slayer Corps.

Because this is where the Demon Slayer Corps selects its official members!

Only by surviving in the Fujikasa Mountains for seven days can one become a formal member of the Demon Slayer Corps; that's how he did it back then.

In the mountains, countless wisteria flowers bloom, filling the surroundings with a unique fragrance.

"Lord?"

Tanjiro looked at Ling Yu in disbelief, as if asking if he had come to the wrong place.

Ling Yu calmly gazed at the continuous blooming wisteria flowers on Tengxi Mountain.

He said, "The source is inside, and the pillar is also inside."

"column?!"

Tanjiro's pupils contracted upon hearing this address.

"Let's go."

Ignoring Tanjiro's shock, Ling Yu and Airi had already taken the lead and walked forward.

At this time, within Fujikasayama

Nine figures were surrounding and killing a huge, ice-blue creature that looked like a wild beast.

If Ling Yu were here, he would definitely call out its name without hesitation.

Ice Pig!

It is also Parvati, an Emperor-class Honkai Beast.

Kevin first fused with this thing.

"Damn it, my knife broke too!"

At this moment, one of the nine people present spoke out in exasperation.

He was a man with white hair, a spiky hairstyle, and a scar on his face.

His identity is the Wind Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, Sanemi Shinazugawa.

However, his Nichirin Blade, which he was usually most proud of, was now completely broken.

“Unlike demons, this monster not only possesses extremely strong freezing energy, but also highly corrosive energy,” the Rock Pillar said in a deep voice.

Faced with that strange energy, not only the other pillars' Nichirin Blades, but also his meteor hammer could not withstand it.

"What should we do? If we can't stop it, the people outside will suffer."

An anxious voice rang out; it belonged to a girl with pink hair.

Holding an ordinary Nichirin sword, she said anxiously.

"We must block it even if we can't."

"Serpent Pillar said in a flat voice."

In his hand was only an ordinary Nichirin Blade.

These are all stockpiled goods in the knife-forging village.

Their weapons were corrupted by Honkai energy right at the start of the battle.

His proud breathing technique couldn't even break through the opponent's armor.

A thick haze hung over everyone's heads.

"Breath of Fire, Third Form: All-Encompassing Flames!"

Just as the atmosphere fell silent, a fiery red blade flashed by.

Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku has already launched the first attack.

Bah!

The heavy figure struck Parvati's outer armor with a dull thud.

Then, with a loud 'bang,' the Nichirin Blade in the Flame Pillar's hand shattered into two pieces.

This scene, however, did not surprise anyone.

Nichirin Blade might be surprisingly effective against demons, but against Honkai Beasts, its resistance to corrosion is even worse than that of ordinary steel.

"Next round!"

Kyojuro Rengoku showed no reaction to the broken sword, only uttering a loud remark.

Next second

Then a support staff member threw him a Nichirin sword.

"Come again!"

Without a word, Rengoku Kyojuro, having obtained the Nichirin Blade, unleashed a Flaming Breath attack on Parvati.

If the knife breaks, just get a new one.

Although the village doesn't have a lot of stock, it has accumulated to hundreds over thousands of years.

"As long as every strike hits its mark, it will definitely cause damage!"

"That's what the Flame Pillar said."

Seeing this, the remaining pillars also remained steadfast.

He dropped the broken sword in his hand, caught the new Nichirin Blade, and attacked Parvati.

however

Faced with tiny humans rushing in from all directions.

Parvati was annoyed too.

It raised its forelimbs high and stomped heavily on the ground.

Next second

Rumble!

The earth is shaking and the mountains are shaking.

Except for those in mid-air, everyone else was affected by the waves.

Then came a deafening roar.

"Roar--!!!"

The sound waves spread, and the insect pillar facing Parvati cried out in surprise, its body flying backward.

Finally, with a loud 'thud,' it crashed heavily into the tree. Although it didn't collapse the tree, several leaves still fell.

Parvati's eyes were fierce and its aura was chilling. Just as it took a step to launch its death charge, a shout suddenly rang out.

"Hinokami Kagura! Azure Sky!"

In an instant, a crimson flame suddenly burst forth before everyone's eyes.

then

boom!

A massive slash descended from the sky, like a meteor falling to the ground, causing Parvati's body to sink downwards.

Immediately, a crimson ring of fire formed around Parvati, continuously scorching him at the center.

The Ice Boar Parvati also sank suddenly under the attack, and cracks appeared in its outer armor.

"This is?!"

Everyone's pupils contracted as they watched the flames blazing around Parvati.

With the help of Honkai energy, special effects that should only exist in anime have appeared in reality.

There are no signs.

But the raging flames and intense heat reminded them that it was real!

"Tanjiro?!"

When the water pillar, Giyu Tomioka, saw the newcomer's appearance clearly, his pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in shock.

Giyu Tomioka was no stranger to this person who was similar to his junior brother.

Furthermore, since Nezuko did not become a demon, the higher-ups of the Demon Slayer Corps did not notice Tanjiro.

As a result, only Giyu Tomioka recognized him among those present.

"Water column, your friend?"

The sound column next to him asked in confusion.

“He is my junior brother,” said Tomioka Giyuu.

"Junior brother, doesn't that mean he's Lord Urokodaki's disciple?" the Sound Pillar asked in surprise.

But then, he stopped.