Even as his head was severed, Kokushibo's expression remained one of a sinister smile.

The Crimson Blade burst into flames, and the surrounding crescent-shaped blades rained down on Roya.

Kokushibo's goal was to exchange his own head for Roya's life.

The opponent's plan was meticulously executed, and Roya saw through their intentions. He tightened his grip on the Nichirin Blade, and with a powerful strike, severed the opponent's head. Where the crimson blade passed, the neck turned into a layer of black charcoal.

The instant Roya severed Roya's neck, the blade formed from Kokushibo's body reached out to grab Roya.

In an instant, the crescent-shaped blade was already stabbing towards Roya's body.

In order to envelop Roya's entire body in magic, the muscle density caused by the dragon blood was taut, directly absorbing the damage from the first wave of crescent blades. Several bloodstains appeared on Roya's body instantly, with large areas of bleeding. However, these were all caused by ruptured capillaries. Although they looked scary, in reality, as long as there was no internal organ injury, they were all minor problems.

Of course, this was only the first wave of attacks, but it was the first wave that managed to hit Kokushibo.

Roya thrust out the Crimson Blade in his hand, and with the blessing of the Transparent World, the blade pierced through the opponent's heart in a swift motion.

With its heart pierced and its head severed, even an Upper Moon should be dead by now, right?

Golden blood dripped onto the ground, and Kokushibo's severed head raised its eyes, staring intently at the night sky.

"Lost again? Lost to you again," Kokushibo murmured.

In the final chapter of his ghostly life, he still thought of that person, his lifelong nemesis.

Luo Ya didn't say much, and drew the crimson blade that had pierced through the opponent. To Luo Ya's surprise, the opponent was indeed surprisingly calm before disappearing.

Five thousand words.

Exhausted.

Chapter 138 Aftermath

It was plain, unexpectedly plain. There was no shouting or weeping, only a deep sense of calm.

Roya coughed a few times on purpose, and golden blood flowed onto the ground. Roya then pulled out the crimson blade that had pierced through the opponent's body.

Roya did suffer some injuries, but they were not many. Kokushibo possessed the Transparent World, and to avoid being exposed, Roya did not intend to appear in Kokushibo's sight.

Judging from Kokushibo's bewildered expression, it's obvious that he's lost in memories again.

Blood dripped onto the ground, flowing in front of Kokushibo. Kokushibo found the blood before him so delicious and tempting that even this dying demon couldn't help but swallow hard.

Although he only had a head left.

Roya, wielding the crimson blade, struck Kokushibo's forehead with it. The blade pierced Kokushibo's skull, and this time, Kokushibo's body began to turn to ash, burning continuously.

Kokushibo eventually died, at the hands of Roya.

Luo Ya looked up at the bright moon in the sky, exhaled a deep breath, and the burning sensation in his abdomen gradually subsided.

That leaves only Muzan Kibutsuji.

-

Muzan Kibutsuji felt extremely agitated. The Upper Moons, which hadn't changed in a century, had lost three of them this time, including Kokushibo, one of the Upper Moons, who had died at the hands of this young man.

If it were just that, Muzan Kibutsuji wouldn't have reached the point of being agitated. But the key point is that the other party actually used the same breathing technique as that person.

With just one glance, he recalled that day, a day that Muzan Kibutsuji would never forget.

The pain in his body still burns his torso, and the burning sensation from his skin seems to be a constant reminder of his suffering.

That Man - Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

"Yoichi Tsugikuni?" Muzan Kibutsuji murmured. Nighttime is the time for demons, and it is also the time for Muzan Kibutsuji. However, as the Demon King, he does not go out to hunt for food like ordinary demons.

It was still a study, but unlike before, there were no books on the desk.

The desk was empty, and Muzan Kibutsuji sat silently in his chair. The lamplight on the desk illuminated the dim study, and Muzan Kibutsuji's red eyes were filled with rage.

Upper Moon Five - Jade Pot.

Upper Moon Three - Akaza.

Upper Moon One - Kokushibo.

Sun Breath, Roya.

No, this boy must be nipped in the bud. He hasn't grown up yet. He's so young and full of vitality. His potential hasn't been tapped yet. If he's allowed to grow up, he might become another Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

Besides, the other party is injured now, right?

Kibutsuji Muzan's mind stirred once more, and he replayed the previous scene again.

Yes, very good. Kokushibo's Hollow Cry has already pierced into the opponent's flesh. At such close range, even Yoriichi Tsugikuni could not have taken it unscathed.

Ok?

Suddenly, Muzan Kibutsuji's eyes lit up as he stared intently at the golden blood dripping onto the ground.

In that instant, he felt that the drop of blood in front of him was so tempting, a delicacy he had never tasted before. The blood dripped onto the ground, radiating an alluring luster.

A strong intuition told Muzan Kibutsuji that if he ate the person in front of him, he would definitely be able to advance further, and perhaps, perhaps, he would have a chance to overcome his fear of sunlight.

Since the legendary blue spider lily has yet to be found, eating the person in front of us for a treat is not a bad option.

Moreover, the Demon Slayer Corps has really gone too far these days; it's time to teach them a lesson.

-

Another place.

After successfully killing Kokushibo, Roya headed down the mountain.

While the process of killing Kokushibo wasn't particularly difficult, it certainly wasn't easy either.

However, Roya looked terrible, as if he had just come out of World War II. His Demon Slayer Corps uniform, which had once fit him perfectly, was now riddled with holes, and his pale yellow haori had been ripped open with a huge tear. Blood was seeping from his body.

When Roya arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps' base, the Demon Slayer Corps members on duty were slightly taken aback, then suddenly stood up and hurriedly stepped forward to support Roya's arm. Roya waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, a minor problem, I won't die."

In an instant, the Demon Slayer Corps member's eyes filled with tears, and he choked out, "Lord Naruhashi, please, please don't let anything happen to you, please."

Then, as if remembering something, he suddenly shouted loudly, "Where are the medical team members? Quickly call for medical personnel!"

Luo Ya said, somewhat speechless, "You're the only one left here."

The Demon Slayer Corps member fell silent, then gave an awkward smile and said sheepishly, "Is that so?"

Roya slapped the Demon Slayer Corps member on the forehead and said, "Quickly help me sit down. Have you ever learned how to bandage someone? Give me a simple first aid."

The Demon Slayer Corps members quickly helped Roya into the house. Actually, he didn't need their help at all, but Roya felt that he had to play his part properly. There might be Muzan Kibutsuji's spies around, so he had to be meticulous in his actions. He was prepared to be helped up the mountain like this.

Roya then frowned as he looked at his gradually healing wound.

It was just a minor bleed, damaging some capillaries, a completely minor injury. Although Luo Ya had long since exited his dragon form, his body's self-healing function had almost completely repaired that small injury.

Roya raised an eyebrow and hurriedly said to the Demon Slayer Corps members, "Quick, quick, bandages!"

Luo Ya was afraid that if he didn't bandage it up soon, the wound would completely heal.

The Demon Slayer Corps member hurriedly walked to the table, reached down, pulled out three rolls of bandages, and handed them to Roya.

Roya quickly took the bandage and said to the Demon Slayer Corps member, "You can go out now, I can handle this myself."

The Demon Slayer Corps member looked at Roya with some concern and said, "Sir, I can help you."

Luo Ya said expressionlessly, "Go out first, I can manage on my own."

Seeing that Roya wouldn't budge, the Demon Slayer Corps members had no choice but to nod and walk outside.

Luo Ya took off his clothes, and sure enough, the cut had healed. Luo Ya's lips twitched, and he picked up the gauze and began to wrap it around himself three times to the left and three times to the right, finally wrapping it tightly around his right hand.

Three rolls of bandages were obviously not enough. Roya simply rolled off the bed, walked to the desk, reached into the spot where the Demon Slayer Corps member had originally reached out, and pulled out a few more rolls of bandages.

Then he wrapped his face and head up in the cloth, sealing him up like a mummy before stopping.

When the Demon Slayer Corps member entered, he was slightly taken aback, and then his eyes welled up with tears again. The Demon Slayer Corps member was a grown man, but he acted like an innocent little girl.

The Demon Slayer Corps member choked up and said, "Lord Naruhashi, you still say you're alright? You're all tied up like this."

Luo Ya shook his head speechlessly, patted the other person's shoulder and said, "I said I'm fine, so I'm fine. I know my own body. Alright, have two people come and find a carriage to take me to headquarters."

The Demon Slayer Corps members nodded, choking back tears. Roya was also somewhat helpless, having no way to deal with this group.

Putting everything else aside, most members of the Demon Slayer Corps are actually quite easy to talk to. Their sole purpose is to kill demons; unlike many civilian organizations, they don't have as much intrigue and backstabbing. The lower-ranking members are generally quite united—well, that's true for most of them.

After waiting for a while, as dawn broke, the substitute duty officer finally appeared. When he saw Roya and the Demon Slayer Corps members, he was somewhat bewildered. However, when he saw the iconic haori that Roya had placed beside him, he was startled and quickly stepped forward to help him up, preparing to once again act out the role of a Demon Slayer Corps member.

Luo Ya was speechless. He kicked the other person away and said directly, "No need for words of gratitude. I'm not dead yet. Well, I'm not seriously injured. Quickly find a carriage and take me to headquarters."

The other party nodded hurriedly and replied, "Yes, Lord Naruhashi."

Then, the Demon Slayer Corps members watched over Roya from inside the house. A Demon Slayer Corps candidate went out and brought a carriage. The Demon Slayer Corps members and the candidate helped Roya into the carriage, making it seem as if Roya was about to die on the spot.

Upon arriving at headquarters, Roya was once again helped by members and candidates of the Demon Slayer Corps, and first went to his own courtyard.

When Tanjiro Kamado came out, he was startled to see Roya covered in bandages from head to toe. He immediately ran to Roya and asked, "Brother Roya, what happened to you?"

Luo Ya smiled and said, "This trip was actually quite fruitful. I met Upper Moon One, Kokushibo."

Upon hearing this, all three people present fell silent.

Tanjiro Kamado's eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "Kuroshibo? Upper Moon One?"

The Demon Slayer Corps members and candidates seemed to have just snapped out of their silence, each of them showing a look of shock.

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