Fantasy Library.

Chapter 490 Flowing Clouds and Water, Unrestrained and Free

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Just like back in the Asabu family's bathroom, Aize's demeanor completely changed when he grasped the weapon.

The long, thin tentacles slashed through the air, but were intercepted with the sharpest force just before they could touch Azer.

"choke!"

The cold glint of the blade, accompanied by the melodious sound of it being drawn, was both demonic and divine, as swift as thunder and lightning, appearing in an instant.

The flash of light from the blade perfectly reflected the moonlight shining down from the sky, making it appear both cold and bright.

That blade of light, like a waterfall or a flash of light, made one only see a blur before slashing at the incoming tentacles.

"Pfft!"

The next moment, with a tearing sound, the tentacles that had turned into black shadows were severed by a cold blade of light.

"...!"

The black mud lump that Cong Yu had mistaken for a malevolent spirit seemed to have not expected such a stunning counterattack, and its movements faltered for a moment.

However, while its movements may stop, Aize's movements will not.

"lb!"

Amidst the loud, dusty stomping sounds, Aize stomped hard on the ground, his body blurring as he swiftly rushed towards the black mud mass.

The wind whistled in my ears.

The soil splashed underfoot.

The rugged terrain seemed to have been flattened by Aize at this moment, or rather, ignored by him, leaving only that filthy figure in his sharp eyes as he rushed straight toward the other party.

Then, a cold, sharp blade flashed once again in the darkness, slashing towards the filthy figure.

"Pfft!"

As Aize's figure brushed past the filthy form, a cold blade of light struck the opponent, slicing him in two.

Faced with this dazzling blade of light and the incredibly swift strike, the filthy creature didn't even have time to react before being slain.

This cut was not only fast, but also beautiful.

In the instant Aize stopped running and brushed past the filthy creature, he had already confirmed the feel of it.

In a battle, that would be a decisive blow.

In a competition, this is the deciding factor.

Such perfect feel convinced Aize that he had struck the opponent's vital point and delivered a fatal blow.

Even though that was clearly the case, anxious shouts came from Cong Yu's side.

"It's not over yet, Master!"

Upon hearing the anxious shout, Aize rushed to the side without hesitation.

"Oh!"

Almost immediately, the long, thin black shadow crashed down on the spot where Aize had been standing just a second before, striking the ground and leaving a gruesome mark.

Aize lunged to the side and crashed into a tree. He looked in the direction of the black mud lump and his expression changed immediately.

"Gulu gulu..."

The black mud lump that Aize had cut in two slowly came back together with a wriggling sound, returning to its original state.

"It can even regenerate?"

Aize was surprised.

"Are you alright, Master!" Cong Yu rushed over and arrived at Aize's side, anxiously asking, "The Demon God is not a living being; theoretically, no matter how severe the injury, it will recover immediately!"

"They are formed from filth, without flesh or blood, and have no vital points. Ordinary attacks cannot kill them at all!"

"Only when we reside within Muramaru's body and allow Muramaru to unleash its divine power can our master slay it!"

Upon hearing this, Aize couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"And you were just watching the show from the sidelines? I'm truly speechless!"

Aize's condemnation made Cong Yu feel wronged.

"Master, you rushed too fast. We didn't even have time to take possession of Murasame's body."

As he spoke, the black mud lump swung its tentacles again, slicing off more than half of the trunk of the tree Azer was leaning against, sending wood chips flying everywhere.

Aize was almost hit by this attack, and only managed to dodge it just as it was about to strike because he heard a sharp whistling sound.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he dodged the black mud clumps' attacks time and time again and think the tentacles were harmless. In reality, those long and thin black tentacles were practically impossible to spot with the naked eye in this pitch-black environment. They blended completely into the darkness, and if it weren't for the wind they created when they attacked, Aize might not have been able to catch a glimpse of their movements.

Being able to dodge the tentacles' attacks time and time again is already a testament to Azer's exceptional bravery and skill; anyone else would have been lying on the ground by now.

"Shh!"

The black mud lump swung its tentacles again, creating a gust of wind.

"Pfft!"

Aize held the Muramasa upside down and with a casual slash, easily severed the tentacle, thus thwarting the attack.

But this level of attack was nothing to the black mud lump, and new tentacles quickly grew out.

"Is this never going to end?" Aize narrowed his eyes and said, "Cong Yu, what are you still standing there for?"

"They're here!" Cong Yu dared not delay any longer and quickly flew towards Aize.

During this process, Cong Yu's entire body seemed to emit light particles, radiating light.

By the time Cong Yu arrived at Aize's side, her body had already become ethereal.

The girl's illusory figure merged into the Murasame in Aize's hand along with the light particles.

"Zheng..."

In that instant, the blade of Murasame in Aize's hand emitted a mysterious and beautiful glow. "Thump thump—"

The same heartbeat that I felt when I first stepped into the sacred realm of Kenji Shrine sounded on Aize's body.

At this moment, Aize clearly felt that the Murasame in his hand had become completely different from before.

A powerful and mysterious force flowed through the blade of Murasame, making it seem as if it had come alive, imbued with a divine quality, becoming agile and dazzling.

"Shh!"

As if sensing some danger, the black mud mass flung out its tentacles without a word, slicing through the air and striking towards Azer.

"Pfft!"

The blade flashed, and the tentacles snapped off.

When the tentacles of the black mud mass attacked Aize, this time, Aize instinctively swung out Murasame, letting the bright blade of Murasame slash through in an instant, severing the long and thin tentacles.

Unlike before, the severed tentacles did not regenerate. Instead, as if the filth that had condensed into their form had been purified, they vanished like ashes in an instant, disappearing without a trace.

"...!"

The black mud clump seemed to be frightened by this scene and solidified there for the second time.

Holding the gleaming blade of the Murasame sword, Aize felt only a mysterious and profound sensation.

That is……

"It works."

This time, his strike was bound to be successful again.

"Suffer to death."

Aize instantly transformed into a gust of wind, rushing out and hurtling towards the black mud lump.

Seeing this, the black mud mass did not flee. Instead, as if its will to survive, or rather its desire to kill, was aroused, it advanced instead of retreating and pounced straight at Aize.

The two closed in on each other in a second, and then one drew his knife and the other swung his claw.

"Pfft!"

The cold, sharp blade light severed the claws swung out by the black mud lump, sending it flying high into the air.

Aize's slash was faster, quicker, and sharper than the black mud lump's claws, severing it without a doubt.

After severing the black mud lump's claws, Aize passed by it and, in less than a second, spun around and slashed.

"Pfft!"

The cold, sharp light of the blade sliced through a semicircle, like a crescent moon suddenly appearing in the deep mountains, striking the waist of the black mud lump and disappearing into it.

The blade cuts into the upper part of the black mud lump and then exits from the lower part, the trajectory being smooth and graceful.

The black mud lump was once again cut in two, this time starting from the waist and split into two pieces. One piece continued forward due to inertia, while the other piece fell to the ground on the spot.

"Click..."

Stopping his movement, Aize, with his back to the black mud mass, slowly sheathed his sword, letting the blade rub against the scabbard, producing a pleasant sound.

The movements were fluid and graceful.

That posture was carefree and relaxed.

This time it truly was a fatal blow.

Purified by the divine power of Murasame, the black mud lump that had been cut in two could no longer be restored to its original state. It turned into ashes and disappeared, dust to dust, ashes to ashes.

"call……"

Aize slowly exhaled, disengaging from his fighting stance.

"Wow, that's amazing, Master!"

Cong Yu's voice immediately rang in Aize's mind through Cong Yu Maru.

"To be able to exorcise a demon in an almost instantaneous way on your first encounter with it is simply amazing!"

"Even we have never seen such a scene before!"

"so amazing!"

Cong Yu seemed very excited, and her somewhat distorted voice resonated intensely in Aize's mind, causing Aize to unconsciously frown.

"If you had cooperated with me, I would have already taken it down in the last round of attack and defense." Aize said irritably, "Luckily, I can regroup quickly, otherwise you would have tricked me this time, Xiao Congyu."

"This...this isn't our fault!" Cong Yu's excited voice stopped abruptly, and she said somewhat awkwardly, "Our master is far too harsh. Couldn't he have given us time to react before taking action?"

Aize, however, relentlessly berated him.

"Go say that to a monster who might not even be willing to wait for you to react."

The two argued with each other in their minds for a few moments, then stopped.

"Now, can you tell me what this thing is?"

Aize calmly inquired, causing Cong Yu to fall silent.

Aize wasn't in a hurry and waited quietly.

"Alright," Cong Yu said helplessly, "I'll tell you then."

Just as Cong Yu was about to tell Aize the true nature of the black mud lump, a scream rang out.

"ah--"

The sudden scream reached the ears of Aize and Congyu, causing their expressions to change simultaneously.

"Oh no! It's Yoshino!"

Cong Yu exclaimed in Aize's mind.