Chapter 23 Falling into the Infinite City
Time slipped by unnoticed, and another night arrived, with a waning moon hanging high in the sky. The crescent seemed to have been gnawed by the haze, leaving only a dim crescent of light. All around was a dead silence, and the clouds, like ferocious ghosts, slowly drifted. The shadows of the trees bared their fangs and claws in the cold green light, as if ready to pounce at any moment.
Tonight, You Xiaohun felt uneasy for some reason. Because of her lord's instructions, she and Mr. Beimingyu had been on guard near the lord's residence these days.
She recalled her master's words that day...
Ubuyashiki Kazuya said weakly, "Xiaohun, I believe you are more qualified for this mission than the other children."
Hearing this, You Xiaohun looked at him with a dark look in his eyes and smiled bitterly: "My Lord, you are so cunning."
Did you choose her because you knew that the other soldiers, especially the pillars, would strongly oppose your plan? She couldn't imagine what would happen if Shiya knew about this crazy plan.
She took a deep breath, looked directly into Ubuyashiki's eyes and said, "If this is what you wish, I will do my best to assist you, young lord."
Ubuyashiki Kazuya nodded slightly, a peaceful smile appearing on his pale face.
The next plan was for the lord to enter the game as bait, while Mr. Beimingyu, Ms. Tamayo, and I would lie in ambush nearby, waiting for Muzan to appear and deliver the fatal blow. However, the lord also anticipated that Muzan would survive even if his head was chopped off, and that only the sun could kill him, so we were prepared to fight until dawn.
At this point, I have to commend the lord's foresight. In the Demon Slayer Corps, the vast majority of soldiers harbor a deep hatred for demons. In their eyes, demons are unforgivable evil beings that must be annihilated. Almost no one can view these inhuman beings rationally, let alone cooperate with them. Only outliers like You Xiaohun can accept this.
She also knew about Yushiro's blood demon art. With their help, it would undoubtedly increase the chances of defeating Muzan.
Because Yushiro's blood demon art allows for shared vision, even on the front lines, while battling demons, Yushiro's blood demon art allows for a panoramic view of the entire battlefield. Yukohun must simultaneously assist the young master, Kou Teriya, in commanding and coordinating the battle. Adjusting tactics based on enemy movements and the overall situation of his own side will maximize the Demon Slayer Corps' combat effectiveness.
The location where the young lord and his companions were located was very secretive, and Yushiro had set up a concealing barrier in advance, which perfectly concealed everyone's aura, so Muzan should not have been able to discover it.
You Xiaohun decided to leave Zirong with the young master. Firstly, it could communicate with her and help convey her instructions and suggestions; secondly...
Before leaving, You Xiaohun slowly turned his back to Zirong, his voice trembling slightly: "If... I mean, if the Demon Slayer Corps is defeated, then run away!"
Zi Rong was stunned for a moment, his eyes wide, and he was furious. "Didn't you say you cast a co-existence curse? If you die, I can't live either!" His body trembled, and for a moment he didn't know whether he was angry at You Xiaohun's Taoist magic or because her words were insulting him. Was she thinking of him as such a cowardly demon? Demons also have their dignity!
You Xiaohun turned around, his eyes filled with helplessness and apology: "I'm sorry, I lied to you. In fact, the same life spell was just a trick. I just cast the same heart spell."
"Zi Rong, you are free!"
Zi Rong was so angry that he laughed. He walked up to You Xiaohun and grabbed her haori. "You cunning human, do you have to tell me this now? We still have to go back together. Don't die! Otherwise, I will not forgive you!"
You Xiaohun's eyes were red as he gently stroked Zirong's head: "Okay, we will definitely win!"
A gust of cold wind, carrying a biting chill and a nauseating stench, howled in, ruffling You Xiaohun's hair. Her thoughts instantly returned, and she slowly opened her clear and resolute eyes.
This battle will come if it is to come!
Suddenly, there was a deafening explosion. You Xiaohun's heart tightened. She quickly looked up and saw that the lord's mansion was ablaze with flames and thick smoke. She unconsciously clenched her hands into fists, and her knuckles turned white from the force. My lord!
As the smoke gradually cleared, the figure at the center of the explosion gradually emerged. Hidden nearby, You Xiaohun's pupils shrank sharply as she saw a figure slowly rising from the rubble. The figure was tall and emanated a creepy aura.
Muzan Kibutsuji! Even with this, they couldn't blow him to ashes.
Miss Tamayo yelled, "Mr. Beimingyu, I'm counting on you, my little soul!"
The Rock Pillar, Gyoumei of the Sorrowful Isle, had a face as cold as ice, his eyes burning with resolute fury. He gripped the chain tightly with both hands and swung the Sun Wheel Flowing Star Hammer relentlessly, veins bulging in his arms and muscles bulging like steel. Then, he suddenly raised the Sun Wheel Flowing Star Hammer high, using its immense power and inertia to launch it like a cannonball, smashing it into Muzan's head.
At the same time, You Xiaohun held several fire attack talismans in her hands. These talismans flashed with red light, and she threw the talismans containing pure yang power at Wuzan's body and limbs like an arrow from a string, accurately sticking to Wuzan's body.
Muzan, completely focused on dealing with Tamayo's attack, hadn't anticipated the two humans lurking nearby. His momentary inattention had caught him. The meteor hammer, with its sharp whistles and blazing heat, crushed Muzan's skull, sending brains and blood splattering everywhere. You Xiaohun's talisman instantly ignited, devouring Muzan's body and limbs like a madman. Muzan's body sizzled, and soon, burns of varying degrees appeared across his body and limbs, leaving numerous bloody holes and oozing bright red blood.
However, Muzan's ability to repair himself was truly terrifying. His limbs, even his shattered head, regrew in a matter of seconds, intact as new. He raised his hands: "Black Blood Thorns!" Instantly, countless blood whips lashed out from his hands like venomous snakes emerging from the abyss of hell. These whips, covered in sharp barbs, gleamed coldly in the dim firelight.
The blood whip's speed was as fast as lightning, leaving blood-red afterimages in the air. Wherever it passed, the air was torn apart. Its power was even more astonishing. If you were hit by such a whip, you would definitely lose your arms and legs, or even be torn to pieces by the sharp barbs.
You Xiaohun had no room for luck. Her eyes flashed, and she instantly focused all her energy. She gripped the peach wood sword tightly, a faint golden light emanating from the blade. Her body moved nimbly, darting swiftly between the blood whips, swinging the peach wood sword at the same time, precisely severing each incoming blood whip. Every time the sword and whip collided, a dull sound erupted, and sparks flew everywhere.
You Xiaohun and Beimingyu quickly adjusted their status during the battle and prepared to fight until dawn. This would be a long war of attrition!
Suddenly, a loud cry filled with anger and grief broke the deadlock: "Is that you! Bastard! What did you do to the lord?!"
Immediately afterwards, shouts came from all directions like a tide.
The pillars have been assembled, and the lord's arrangement is perfect!
Beimingyu shouted loudly: "It's Muzan! He is Muzan Kibutsuji! Even if his neck is cut off, he will not die!" His voice was like a loud bell, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
Everyone present had anger burning in their eyes. They brandished the Nichirin Swords in their hands without hesitation and attacked Muzan together.
Wuzan suddenly sneered, and You Xiaohun, who had been staring at him, felt the hairs on her body stand up instantly. A bad premonition suddenly arose in her heart, and she shouted loudly: "Everyone be careful!"
However, her warning was still a step too late. At this moment, something strange happened.
Without warning, a strange door suddenly appeared beneath everyone's feet. It opened instantly, and before anyone could react, they felt their feet slip and fell in. You Xiaohun felt his body lose its balance and plummet downwards, surrounded by the whistling wind and the terrified cries of his teammates.
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