Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

Even after using his explosive power, there was still a significant gap between him and the Rock Pillar. Kiyokawa Izumi couldn't help but wonder, does this guy really know breathing techniques?

There's no such thing as "rock breathing," it's just that he's strong!

This was, of course, just a joke.

But what if physical strength also has a level?

Qingchuanquan is at most level three or four.

The man before them had undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of his abilities, at least at level five... possibly even level six.

Only by far surpassing Kiyokawa Izumi in some aspect could such pressure be exerted on him.

The advantage in speed and swordsmanship was not enough to bridge the huge gap.

Left with no other choice, or perhaps overwhelmed with excitement, Kiyokawa Izumi unleashed his unique ultimate technique without hesitation.

The Seventh Form: No Thought, No Reflection!

With a mind free of distractions, the speed of wielding the sword surpasses the speed of thought, resulting in a dramatic improvement in physical abilities, thus allowing one to step into the highest realm.

Amidst the chaotic overlapping of sword flashes, the incoming meteor hammer was suddenly deflected. Kiyokawa Izumi, whose trajectory could be clearly seen, had his power multiplied and was now enough to contend with the Stone Pillar.

But he wasn't satisfied with this level of achievement.

The three-minute limit still applies; he must defeat the Stone Pillar head-on within a few dozen breaths.

With a sudden burst of speed, Kiyokawa Izumi's figure vanished in an instant.

Wanting to close the distance, he wanted to fight Mr. Xingming in close combat.

He wouldn't give the latter a chance to be worn down; the weapon he used was too special, with an attack range far greater than that of ordinary Nichirin Blades.

Kiyokawa Izumi's biggest fear is being worn down; his stamina is his greatest weakness.

If he cannot defeat the Stone Pillar within three minutes, he will undoubtedly lose.

After exchanging only a few blows, Kiyokawa Izumi frowned slightly—he had been blocked so easily, what a joke! In this state, he was simply terrifyingly strong!

Both wind and water columns in their blank state can be defeated instantly.

Even someone as powerful as Akaza would have been instantly killed by himself if it weren't for his extremely strong regenerative abilities.

He is a typical swordsman with high attack but low defense.

Not only did she fail to completely subdue the man in front of her, but her attacks were also completely blocked, which was simply unbelievable.

Himejima Gyomei is indeed very strong, a fact that Kiyokawa Izumi does not deny.

But even the biggest gap should be wiped out by a tier one and a half improvement. How could the basic stats alone offset a tier one and a half improvement?

"As expected, you've mastered it completely!"

Kiyokawa Izumi was both surprised and delighted at that moment.

In this way, everything makes sense.

It's not a one-and-a-half-level improvement. Against a Rock Pillar who also possesses the ability to see through things, his half-level improvement would leave him completely exposed.

So what if the sword is swung silently?

The arm muscles are always engaged, and the beating heart and rapidly flowing blood are all so evident.

The surprise was that the strength displayed by the Stone Pillar, the elder brother, moved him deeply.

The things I was worried about before are no longer important.

If only Gyokko and Hantengu are attracted, Kiyokawa Izumi has no idea how they can win—but are they even strong enough to last three minutes against him when they are on the verge of death?

How long can it hold out against a rock pillar that is going all out?

Even if there's one more Doma, there's nothing to worry about.

"Nezuko's Blood Demon Art can transform a Nichirin Blade into a Crimson Blade... Transparent Blade plus Crimson Blade, this one's surprisingly reliable!"

It usually keeps a low profile, but in crucial moments it always brings confidence and reassurance—truly worthy of being called a rock pillar!

Kiyokawa Izumi suffered an unsurprising defeat.

In terms of record, he is undoubtedly number one; in terms of strength, he is only slightly inferior to the Stone Pillar.

No wonder this guy doesn't train with the other pillars.

Because there's no need.

Whether Kiyokawa Izumi can still rank second in a blank state is questionable.

As for first place, it's definitely still the one right in front of us.

Even in its blank state, it is significantly different from other columns.

Not to mention, through his secret efforts, he was the first to master the technique, and he has already widened the gap considerably.

Training with other pillars may not yield much benefit; it's better to hone your physical skills step by step.

If Kiyokawa Izumi hadn't taken the initiative to find him, he probably wouldn't have known that this person was this strong, and would still be troubled by those trivial questions.

Knowing about the existence of the transparent structure, coupled with Kiyokawa Izumi's demonstration and explanation of techniques, the rock pillars, which are not so reliant on vision, do indeed have a great advantage compared to others.

Thinking about this makes me want to tease Sister Ren.

Despite spending more time together, she just couldn't grasp the essence of things.

Perhaps it's because I always hide my emotions, plus I lack some talent.

"Have some water!"

Rock Pillar, who had just finished a battle, was as if nothing had happened, and even had the energy to pour water for Kiyokawa Izumi, who was lying on the ground.

The latter was so tired that he didn't want to talk and couldn't even lift his arm. Unrestrained outbursts always come at a price, and Kiyokawa Izumi was extremely envious of the physique of the person in front of him.

Unlike him, whose goal, based on practical considerations, was simply to extend three minutes to five minutes, nothing more.