Chapter 68 The Struggle
The seminar proceeded as scheduled, and Muzan Kibutsuji arrived just in time, sitting in the last row of the audience. He tapped the armrest of his chair lightly, his red vertical pupils fixed on Koike Kozue, who was speaking eloquently on stage. He desperately hoped that she would produce the Blue Spider Lily.
"Based on information from an adult, we obtained a previously unseen, deep blue flower. After searching far and wide for equipment, and following the current research direction, I discovered it has extremely high medicinal value..."
As Koike gave her explanation, the red curtain slowly rose, and Muzan Kibutsuji became increasingly excited, his eyes fixed on the slowly appearing base of the display stand.
"Xiao Feng, you absolutely must choose the right time, or we're all doomed."
Tenka Umi and Koike Kaede hid in the right corner behind the curtain, nervously watching the curtain slowly rise. When they arrived, Tenka Umi had sensed Muzan Kibutsuji's presence. In order to avoid causing a disturbance by hiding from others, they could only wait for their opportunity behind the red curtain.
"knew."
Xiao Chifeng glanced at Tian Fangyuhai, staring intently at the pair of legs pacing back and forth.
"Shadow Breathing - Second Form - Night Shadow Envelops".
"Breathing of Thunder, First Form: Thunderclap Flash".
As a large shadow rose, completely obscuring the light, Tenfang Yuhai, with lightning speed, used his breathing technique to carry Koike Sukaku and, based on his own judgment, broke through the window and escaped.
Koike Kaede chased after them at incredible speed, using Shadow Breathing to conceal their presence as much as possible. All that remained were tattered curtains and shards of glass scattered on the ground.
As Muzan Kibutsuji stared at the person who had suddenly vanished from the stage and the glass dome that had been reduced to mud, he trembled with rage. Veins bulged on his forehead and the back of his hands, and his powerful aura forced the ordinary people around him to their knees.
"Damn it, stop right there!"
Numerous fleshy whips sprouted from Muzan Kibutsuji's body, sweeping away all obstacles in the area, causing them to collapse instantly, with blood splattering everywhere.
Koike Kaede's immature attempt to conceal his true intentions was child's play compared to Muzan Kibutsuji's. He caught up with him at incredible speed, sweeping away all obstacles in his path.
"Hurry up, Tianfang Yuhai."
Koike Kaede sensed the rapidly approaching danger behind her and couldn't help but shout at Tenfang Yu Hai in front of her.
"Stop rushing me! My legs are about to break."
Tenfang Yuhai could also feel the nauseating aura filled with the stench of blood. He gritted his teeth, the sudden surge of exhaustion making the person on his shoulder feel like a boulder pressing down on him.
"Shadow Breathing - Third Form - Cross Black Light"
As Koike Kaede leaped, he twisted his body, and his Nichirin Blade, gleaming with white light, drew a black cross as he slashed backward.
"roll!"
Two of the whips that Muzan Kibutsuji swept across were cut off, and the third one was cleaved open and swept straight towards Kaede Koike's waist.
"Shadow Breathing - Form One - Phantom Slash".
With a flick of his wrist, Koike Kaede used his Nichirin Blade to deflect the sweeping whip, the two blades clashing together with a clang.
"Bang—"
Even though it mitigated most of the damage, the remaining impact still threw Koike Kaede into the street, crushing many stalls and buildings.
"Ah! Help—!"
Screams from pedestrians rose and fell, and Xiao Chifeng clutched his stomach, vomiting a large amount of blood. He felt the pain spreading wildly from his waist and abdomen, and he struggled to support himself on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
"Cough cough cough cough—".
He coughed and gasped for breath, forcing himself to hurry in the direction the two had left. Tenfuu Ukai alone couldn't possibly deal with Kibutsuji Muzan.
Tianfang Yuhai heard the commotion behind him, but he dared not turn around. He couldn't stop; if he stopped, it would all be over.
"brush--."
Tian Fangyu felt a strong wind blade rushing towards his leg. He gritted his teeth, pushed off, and leaped up to dodge the whip. He then turned and ran towards the edge of the town.
Tianfang Yuhai looked at the alley not far away and jumped down without hesitation. The whip grazed his arm, leaving a long scratch. The houses became sparser towards the edge, and this tricky method was impossible to avoid. Sweat streamed into Tianfang Yuhai's eyes, but he dared not touch them. His hair was disheveled and stuck to his forehead and cheeks.
"Mr. Yu Hai! Watch out!"
Asai Sakura's voice made Tenka Ukai turn his head instinctively. The fleshy whip grazed his cheek, and blood immediately flowed from the wound. Beads of sweat stung his nerves as they trickled down. Rengoku Shujuro rushed in front of Tenka Ukai and shoved him aside, his Nichirin Blade firmly blocking the next lash.
"Snap—".
Another one extended from behind and swung onto Rengoku Shujuro's back, sending him flying hundreds of meters away.
"Damn ants, get out of my way."
"Kibutsuji Muzan shouted angrily, attacking the two who were blocking him without mercy. Rengoku Shujuro, supporting himself, nodded to Asai Sakura, and the two of them simultaneously gripped their Nichirin Blades and swung them out."
"Breath of Flowers - Fourth Form - Red Flower Robe".
"Breath of Flame, Third Form, Flame of All Things".
The pink, crisscrossing ring blades clashed with Muzan Kibutsuji's flames at the same time, scattering sparks upon impact.
"Flower Breathing - Second Form - Mikage Plum".
Asai Sakura changed direction, flipping her blade to draw a pink arc and deflect the opponent's whip attack. Rengoku Shujuro also took the opportunity to rush forward, his Nichirin Blade slashing down from above with the movement of his arm, a tiger-like flame rushing towards Kibutsuji Muzan.
"Breath of Flame, Fifth Form: Flame Tiger".
"Shadow Breathing - Form 5 - Seven Points One Thrust".
Without hesitation, Koike Kaede, who arrived shortly after, leaped forward seven steps in a row, and the Nichirin Blade in his hand, emitting white light and black spikes, stabbed fiercely at Kibutsuji Muzan.
Muzan Kibutsuji's whip blocked the attack in front, but Koike Kaede forcefully stabbed a gash in his lower back. The anger and pain he had accumulated earlier made him sweep the three of them away, and a sharp broken branch pierced through Rengoku Shujuro's left shoulder from behind.
"puff--."
Rengoku Shujuro used his Nichirin Blade to brace himself, and with one hand pulled the broken branch that was stuck in his shoulder, his body soaked in blood.
"How annoying! They wasted my precious time and stole the Blue Spider Lily."
Muzan Kibutsuji swept across the surroundings, his anger making his aura even more terrifying. Gravity suppressed the three of them, and shattered buildings crashed down, some of the debris falling onto them.
"You got the Blue Spider Lily?"
Asai Sakura, hiding behind a wall, asked Koike Kaede in shock, "This is good news, but it's not quite what the young master predicted."
"What flowers? We just carried my uncle away."
Xiao Chifeng looked completely bewildered. He raised his hand to shield himself from the flying dust, feeling utterly wronged.
"Breathing of Thunder - Fourth Form - Distant Thunder".
Tenka Ue appeared before Muzan Kibutsuji, crouched down, and charged forward. Yellow lightning spread out like a fan, instantly halting Muzan Kibutsuji's attack. Muzan Kibutsuji twisted his arm and slapped Ue ...
"Mr. Hakai/Hakai!"
The three stared at the unresponsive ruins, their eyes bloodshot. Just as Muzan Kibutsuji was about to launch another attack, the voice of Katsuyuki Iwakatsu in his mind abruptly stopped him.
"Muzan... Lord, Yoriichi Tsugikuni has broken free from... the illusion."
In an instant, Muzan Kibutsuji felt that repulsive, scorching aura gradually approaching. He panicked instinctively and, disregarding everything else, stepped directly through the wooden door that appeared beside him.
"Bang—".
The wooden door closed quickly in front of the three of them and disappeared instantly.
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