LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 29: Chapter 29
Kamiri-ryu·Rakashuehua——
The Eye of the Water Elemental God on Kamisato Ayato's waist lit up. A light blue glow bloomed on his sword, and the surrounding air thickened, as if they were underwater. The elemental power changed the natural environment of this small area. The water-like, thick air froze instantly under the influence of Kamisato Ayaka's Cryo Vision. Doma, who was fighting back against them, was instantly frozen into a sculpture, his expression remaining ferocious.
*Sizzling——*
Countless icy blue sword energies appeared out of thin air, forming a spherical shape that covered Doma's ice sculpture. The sculpture shattered into countless shards, scattering in all directions at a speed visible to the naked eye, like ground ice. In less than a breath, Upper Rank Two of the Twelve Kizuki vanished into thin air.
Butterfly Shinobu and Butterfly Kanae watched this scene intently, feeling not surprised but relieved. They were the same divine messengers from Takamagahara as the Fox Immortal, and this was merely the destruction of one more demon.
Upper Rank Two was gone, and the demons would turn to ash and dissipate upon death. If not for the biting cold air and the surrounding frost, it would be as if no battle had taken place.
"It's amazing..." Butterfly Shinobu couldn't help but say.
"When you become familiar with the power of the 'Vision,' you will be as powerful as us," Kamisato Ayaka said as she slowly sheathed her sword and turned around, looking like an elf in the snow under the moonlight.
"Enough chatter. Now that you have obtained the Vision, come to the shrine with us. The Palace Secretary has something for you," Kamisato Ayato said.
"Yes," Butterfly Shinobu nodded.
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*Kyoto - Infinity Castle*
"Dead... Upper Rank Two, dead! So easily!"
At the moment of Doma's death, Muzan Kibutsuji received his memory. Originally worried about the 'miracle,' Muzan's blood-red eyes shrank to pinpoints, and fear filled his soul.
"What is that? Glass beads appearing out of thin air, allowing humans to possess the same vampiric abilities as demons! And those humans who wield them can easily kill an Upper Rank in an instant!"
Large beads of sweat fell to the ground, and his body trembled involuntarily. The empty space was filled with dead silence, broken only by the sound of cold sweat hitting the floor.
A god! Truly a god! Only a god could explain such power, one that could grant humans such abilities!
Yes... He had become a demon because of that doctor's medicine! So why should the existence of gods be strange?
The gods favored the demon slayers!
The humans who obtained the glass beads became more terrifying than the red-haired swordsman from five hundred years ago!
"Master Muzan?" Nakime, who was holding a biwa, asked.
Muzan Kibutsuji turned his head, his face covered with ferocious veins, and said in a chilling voice, "Nakime, close all the passages to Infinity Castle. They are not to be opened without my command."
"Yes," Nakime responded.
"It doesn't matter if gods exist. It doesn't matter if they are stronger than the swordsman with the marks. As long as they cannot find me, there's nothing they can do to me. Human lives are short—one hundred years, two hundred years—I will wait, even a thousand years if necessary. Even if they are gods, they will give up if they cannot find me!"
Muzan calmed himself and continued his experiments on his own blood. As long as he kept experimenting, even without the Blue Spider Lily, he believed there was always a chance he could find a way to overcome sunlight. When that time came, he would become a perfect being—even beyond gods.
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*Mount Yashiori - Yashiori Shrine*
With the active participation of the Shogunate and local authorities, the demon-slaying version of Narukami Shrine was built in just one day.
"I didn't expect you to obtain Visions in just one day," Yae Miko said, eating fried tofu elegantly while looking at the two sisters bowing before her.
"Now that you have Visions, it is time to receive the divine message: destroy all demons and cleanse the world of their filth."
After Yae Miko finished speaking, she placed her finger on the foreheads of Butterfly Shinobu and Butterfly Kanae, and a large amount of information was transferred into their minds. This was the second stage of the "World Devouring Plan" for this demon-infested world. Muzan Kibutsuji, with his cautious nature, would surely become a coward after confirming the existence of gods and would hide until the end of time.
During this period, the Ghost King would not create any new demons, lest his whereabouts be exposed. Therefore, the locals who obtained Visions were sent out to clear all remaining demons and maximize the influence of the 'Vision System' in this world.
Butterfly Shinobu and Butterfly Kanae were stunned by the information transferred into their minds. The locations where Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki had appeared, their abilities, weaknesses, and their former human identities were all clearly documented. The Demon Slayer Corps had known very little about the Twelve Kizuki's abilities. Now, with this information, the demon slayers were confident they could eradicate all Twelve Kizuki within half a month.
"And I have these for you," Yae Miko said, waving her hand. A pile of paper cranes appeared on the stone table as if by magic.
"Lady Yae, what are these?" Butterfly Kanae asked, blinking with curiosity. Could these be the legendary paper cranes used by immortals to send messages?
"These are tracking paper cranes. Originally used to find unlucky souls lost in the mountains, I slightly modified them to detect the scent of demons within a kilometer. It doesn't matter how deeply they hide. There are fifty in total," Yae Miko explained.
After handing over the items, Yae Miko stood up and lazily waved to the sisters. "Everything the gods have given you has been given. The rest is up to you. The Kamisato siblings will not take any further action. Of course, if you have any questions, feel free to ask them. Now, go. I won't keep you for dinner."
She wasn't interested in those weak demons. There were far more dangerous beings in Inazuma. What interested her was that the town at the foot of the mountain was hosting a traditional festival tomorrow, with snacks from this world. She wanted to taste the specialties of this new land.
"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me," Kamisato Ayaka said with a smile. "If you wish, you may consider me a friend."
She had no true friends in Inazuma. Even Thoma treated her as a lady of the Kamisato Clan more out of obligation than genuine affection. For Ayaka, being in this world without the constraints of Inazuma was more exhilarating than playing the role of an envoy.
"Is that really okay?" Butterfly Shinobu asked, surprised.
"Of course. After all, you too are now Vision wielders. We are the same," Kamisato Ayaka said, pointing to the Visions hanging from their waists.
"Then, please take care of me from now on," Butterfly Shinobu said with determination.
After bidding farewell at the shrine, Butterfly Shinobu and Butterfly Kanae quickly returned to the Demon Slayer headquarters, delivering this crucial information to all the members.
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*Teyvat - Sky Island*
Half an hour ago
"Eh?! Is this really happening? The Demon Slayer world actually accepted the 'Vision System' so readily? Does this mean they're directly giving up half of their world's authority?"
At that moment, Takumi was sitting on the throne of Celestia, legs crossed, stunned. After granting Visions to the Butterfly sisters, the Demon Slayer world fully embraced the 'Vision Ascension System'.
This was equivalent to giving up their own cultivation system. If this kind of behavior were applied to a modern nation, it would be akin to surrendering control over the minting of their own national currency.