The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

Sensing the danger, the Japanese warrior immediately drew his Ame-no-Kumara sword. The sword flew out on its own, sweeping away the surrounding vegetation and thus stopping the fire.

Because of this story, the sword is also known as the Kusanagi Sword, and at this moment, the way it is being used by the Martial Venerable is exactly in imitation of his past story.

With the power of the storm wielded by the Yamata no Orochi, a terrifying gale was summoned to sweep away the flames and obliterate all vegetation.

The raging winds were drawn into a narrow space, and the natural power wielded by the god of calamity would extinguish the scorching fire.

Musashi, standing nearby, didn't miss the opportunity either. Despite the pain, he unleashed his magic power, firing five beams of light with the power of the Five Wheels.

After all, Musashi herself doesn't gain much magical power. She has fought so far entirely on her own, and if she continues, there is a chance that she will deplete her spiritual energy.

Miyamoto Musashi's Master, Takao Tayu, was not a qualified Master. Although Takao Tayu possessed magic circuits, he completely lacked knowledge and skills in magic.

Takao Tayu was chosen as the Master only because of luck; her magical connection with Miyamoto Musashi was almost nonexistent.

Therefore, Miyamoto Musashi's magical power could only be replenished by the Master's incomplete connection and by the sacred land of Yoshiwara.

Furthermore, Miyamoto Musashi's fame in this era was actually negative, so once he left Yoshiwara, the power he could exert was quite poor.

Using a significant amount of magic to activate her skills again was already a considerable burden for her; continuing the fight would indeed damage her spirit origin.

However, Miyamoto Musashi himself didn't need to exert too much effort; the real protagonist was, of course, the Ame-no-Murakumo sword. (9)

This sun, born in winter, fully exerts its attributes as light and as the sun. 4

Unfortunately, Manjushri did not exert more power here; what appeared was merely the Mithra described in Zoroastrianism.

It has nothing to do with Ahura, nothing to do with the original beliefs of Iran, and nothing to do with the later Mithraic religion. 4.

This flame is bright and pure; it can cleanse all impurity and eliminate evil. ③

But is there evil and impurity before us? Perhaps both, or perhaps only the Rider. 5

The scorching light was indeed making Rider uncomfortable, causing her body to ache and her strength to drain away continuously. (Six)

However, Musashi and Takeru did not experience much discomfort; they were simply resisting the sun's flames and the power of light. 4

Therefore, the howling wind continuously weakened the power of the flames, and the ever-expanding magic gradually caused the sun's light to fade away.

"What a terrifying sword! The wild spirit of the gods resides within it, and the wielder is no different from a god."

Even though it wasn't the first time Rider had witnessed this scene, he still couldn't help but express his amazement again.

Knowing that there was nothing left for her to do here, Ushi-Gozen immediately retreated, no longer willing to endure the scorching sunlight on her.

"Even so, you still won't show your face? Does this mean that even this level of attention isn't enough to make Rider notice you?"

Wu Zun frowned slightly, but he didn't hold a grudge. He put down his sword and walked away.

"I did overestimate you. I didn't expect you to leave after only getting here. How could that be? My spiritual realm is not a place where people can just come and go as they please."

Manju, who was watching the scene ahead, was not pleased with the actions of the group. He raised his hand and manipulated the circuits on the ground that were emitting magical light and flowing continuously.

"Since you have shown me your bravery and the determination of warriors, then it is time for you to fight for survival. Offer your hearts and blood to fight for your lives. Only the victors will live, and the inferiors will die as sacrifices."

Manju gave the order, and as he did so, the gate, which had been violently damaged, began to rumble.

"Hmm? Finally couldn't hold back and is about to make a move, and you still have some strength left. Rider, what are you planning to do?"

The Martial Venerable did not exit the divine state he had gained from unleashing the true name of his Noble Phantasm. He immediately swung the Kusanagi Sword in his hand, unleashing a fierce storm that compressed the air.

The rapidly compressed gale transformed into blades of wind capable of cleaving through space. Regardless of what was happening at the gate, the only goal was to stop the opponent's actions.

However, the action was still a little too slow, and the attack, which was launched with the power of the gods, only produced a loud cracking sound.

The gate was suddenly slammed shut, and then the poison began to spread, along with the Sphinx, the innate destroyer and symbol of flames and storms.

Although it is merely an imaginary reconstruction of the divine beast ruled by the sun god-king, it can still unleash most of the power possessed by that divine beast.

Because Kamui himself was also filled into it, but he might not be able to regenerate indefinitely; he would die once his power was exhausted.

However, the Servants here are not so easily able to defeat the Sphinx. Only four Sphinx jump out at a time, which is the trial corresponding to all the Servants present.

Immediately afterwards, the space began to become chaotic, separating the Servants present and creating one-on-one battles.

Sensing the change in space, the Martial Venerable immediately commanded the gale in an attempt to resist this power. His body had already become a deity, and as a god, the Martial Venerable indeed possessed the ability to resist the divine power that had been cast upon him.

　啾々＾si％《⑻艾泗仨'≤傘琳'◇伍蒐；≌索≈�qUn： The other Riders, as sons of the Ox-Headed King, that is, sons of Indra, are indeed able to seek opportunities.

Musashi's third eye had also opened, searching for opportunities from the slightest changes to wield his twin swords.

Only Yoshinaka Kiso, who was already slightly exhausted, was left with no extra strength to resist after this unexpected turn of events.

"Is this yet another dead end?"

After resting briefly and recovering some of his magical power, Yoshinaka Kiso still had the strength to get up and the remaining energy to imbue his sword with magical power once more.

Even with just eyes, one can measure the power difference between oneself and the Sphinx, the incarnation of a god, in front of one's eyes.

Not to mention that the air was still filled with the curse of the gods, and the poison of that curse was gradually filling and corroding his body. He secretly calculated that he would probably die in five minutes at most from the decay of his body by this terrible poison.

Before death, there is no doubt that all the body's ability parameters will decrease due to the effects of the toxin, and even skills cannot be exempted from this.

This wasn't the first time he'd faced such a desperate situation; the man addressed as General Xu had led a truly magnificent life. ⑨

He rose rapidly, once possessing the power to rule the world, only to fall just as quickly, meeting his demise.

Therefore, this isn't the first time, and there's nothing to lament or sigh about. (8)

Kiso Yoshinaka brandished his katana, his face beneath the demon mask radiating only a chilling aura. Ah.

"I have raced across countless battlefields, traversed mountains of corpses, believing only that a peaceful world will eventually arrive."

The magic of the rising sun coiled around the sword, and its dwindling magical power suddenly surged forth. Kiso Yoshinaka knew this was the final battle, and therefore there was nothing left to hold back. 彡

Kiso Yoshinaka's spirit origin was also ignited by the rising sun, transforming into magical power capable of sustaining him once more. This caused sunlight to surge forth, igniting the sword in his hand and setting himself ablaze as well.

"I have no choice but to dedicate myself to my mission, to utterly eradicate the evil spirits that greedily lust for all living beings. If these evil spirits turn towards darkness, General Xu will surely step forward."

The words spoken might transform into a sword light of ultimate power; beneath the blazing flames, the radiance emanating from Kiso Yoshinaka rivaled that of the incarnation of fire. 5

In this confined space, this was a desperate all-out effort, risking everything. It was unknown whether the Sphinx would die after this battle, but Yoshinaka Kiso would certainly face death.

That terrifying divine beast, whose roar shook the heavens and the earth, could swing its sharp claws and collide with a katana burning with light. The flames it spewed from its mouth could burn the earth to charcoal and turn human bodies into ashes.

Even with all his might, Yoshinaka Kiso still felt powerless against this monster in the palace. The poison continued to erode his body, and he could hardly find an opportunity to kill the divine beast.

The Sphinx is not only a born destroyer, but also a born sage, and the riddle of the Sphinx is a story that has been passed down through the world.

It also displays this wisdom in combat; it is cunning and powerful, making it difficult to seize an opportunity while one must always be on guard against its attacks.

Time was running out. Kiso Yoshinaka felt his body growing weaker and weaker, and the only thing he could do was to hold his katana horizontally and abandon his already dead body.

"Holy Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, grant me strength! — General Asahi (On Arorikya Sowaka)!"

The true name of the Noble Phantasm was immediately released, and the katana in her hand, combined with the activated magic power, displayed a simulated sun.

The body's opening widened, offering no defense, only a desperate, all-out attack. (The remaining text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated gibberish.)

The Sphinx's claws pierced through Yoshinaka Kiso's body with ease, while the simulated sun constructed by magic, along with the aphorisms of the Holy Guanyin Bodhisattva, formed a slash of the sun.

Kiso Yoshinaka's body was shattered like tofu, and the Sphinx was also split in two by this attack, then swept up by the storm-like power and completely crushed.

"The unclaimed Saber!"

The divided space was completely shattered, the victims had been decided, and the winners had received their prize of victory: the right to continue living.

The two Sphinxes that were still standing in front of Ushi-Gozen and Miyamoto Musashi also turned into particles of light and dissipated. Only the two Sphinxes in front of Kiso Yoshinaka and Takeru were killed.

Ugly Gozen was only trying to hide. Of course, she also wanted to destroy the dense divine incarnation in front of her, but her strength was slightly insufficient. Therefore, she decisively chose not to expend too much energy.

Musashi, on the other hand, cut off one of the Sphinx's front claws, but the damage was quickly healed, so he did nothing.

"If you were in that situation, what would the outcome be, Assassin?"

Manshu, who was sitting in his seat, suddenly looked at the empty space in front of him and asked a question.

"Were the sacrifices... offered as tribute to enter? Is this palace the temple dedicated to you?"

There are five 0-class Servants who entered here, and one of them is the eight Assassin, Kaga Saburo. (2￠￡9∪〉〇)“5△≠

With his superb ninjutsu, he had already passed through the wall before the others and continued to advance deeper into the area.

Seeing his movements, Manshu also relaxed his defenses with great interest, allowing him to walk deeper into the area to meet this first challenger.

Here, Manju projected his image, allowing Koga Saburo to see the outside world, and he naturally heard Manju's earlier words.

He removed his concealment, not to answer directly, but to look ahead.

"Of course not, this is far from enough. If I were to build a temple for myself, I would not stop at this level. This is just something I did on a whim, without putting much thought into it. It is only to the point where it is usable."

Manju shook his head in denial, letting out a soft chuckle as he leaned back.

"But those sacrifices were indeed offerings. Who among all the participants in this ceremony, except for me, wasn't a sacrifice?"

All the souls of the defeated will return to the Cup of the Full Moon, which is, after all, the offering for this ritual. So, to whom do you offer it, and with what distinction?

Manshu looked up at the sky and peered through the wall at the black sun that was still hanging high in the sky.

It seems that only I can see that sun, but perhaps it is my own heart that is confusing me. So go ahead and look, go ahead and rejoice.

"So this ceremony is merely to please you, a great being like a god, or is it a test for this land...?"

Koga Saburo asked in a calm tone, "This man who returned from the demon world has also truly met the gods."

The curse of Ibuki Daimyojin clung to him, even being passed down through his bloodline.

"It wasn't like that at the beginning, but it is now. This isn't a place where you can find answers to all your questions, but since you're the first one here, I've been lenient with you, but this can't last forever."

So, are you planning to challenge me to please me, or are you going to cowardly run away, looking for an opportunity, or perhaps you'll never muster the courage again?

Manju didn't come here to be a riddle machine, so he asked the question again.

"How can I, with my own strength alone, challenge the gods?"

Koga Saburo shook his head and respectfully stepped back.

"Go, flee in panic. Since you have chosen cowardice, you certainly deserve to live. Those who are not warriors are not worthy of becoming sacrifices."

Manju waved his hand listlessly, sending Koga Saburo away and moving him outside.

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Pursuit

"Did it fail?"

On a building in Kanagawa Port, Arjuna, dressed in white, gazes intently into the distance.

He was stuck in Kanagawa Port and couldn't get away to help, otherwise he couldn't stand idly by in the face of such a disaster that threatened the entire city.