The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"Brother Hong, I'm sorry, I killed your steward." After the soldiers dispersed, Ishihara Akira said apologetically, but his face didn't show much embarrassment as he spoke to Hong Yi, who was walking towards him.

“Brother Shi, don’t worry about it. You know the situation in my family. Apart from my deceased mother, everyone in that family is my enemy. I won’t blame you for killing him; in fact, I’ll thank you. But there’s one thing I don’t understand.” Hong Yi waved his hand dismissively, looking at the lifeless body of Steward Wu on the ground.

"What?" Ishihara Akira asked back.

"Logically speaking, he should be here on my father's orders to come and find me. But why is he here with you, Brother Shi?" Hong Yi asked without any hesitation, voicing his doubts.

"He came for Zhao Feirong, and from what he said, it seems your father asked him to take Zhao Feirong back. As for whether you were among those taken away, I don't know," Ishihara Akira said, shrugging.

"I see." Hong Yi said with a sudden realization, confirming his suspicions.

"But if that happens, your father might come next time. What are you going to do?" Ishihara Akira asked.

“Brother Shi, you don’t need to worry about that. First of all, Yujing City still needs my father for the time being. Even if we could leave, my father would have to get past Commander Yan if he wanted to get me out of the Jinghai Army. At that time, Prince Yu would definitely send a message beforehand. So if that day really comes, I’m not entirely unprepared,” Hong Yi replied.

"On the contrary, Brother Shi, you might be completely targeted by my father this time," Hong Yi said with a wry smile.

"I told you, even if your father had truly become a human immortal, I wouldn't be afraid of him. Besides, I was planning to bid you farewell soon and go on a journey. Even if your father really wanted to cause me trouble, he probably wouldn't be able to find me for a while. So why worry about those things?" Ishihara Akira said with a nonchalant smile.

"Brother Shi, are you leaving?" Hong Yi asked, frowning.

His current confidence is basically built on Shi Yi, a fourth-tribulation ghost immortal, and his wife Qin Mengyao. If they were to leave, it would be equivalent to completely destroying all his confidence. He would no longer be able to do anything as easily as before.

"Don't worry, I'll only take Zhao Feirong with me. Mengyao, Xiao Mu, and Jin Zhu'er will stay behind. I'll also leave a thought on Mengyao. If we encounter anything that can't be resolved, you can have Mengyao activate that thought and summon me back. I'll arrive instantly and help you solve the problem. Now you can rest assured, right?" Shi Yuanzhang chuckled, knowing what Hong Yi was worried about.

"I am deeply grateful for Brother Shi's trouble," Hong Yi said, bowing with emotion.

“We’re brothers, there’s no need for this.” Ishihara Akira helped him up and patted Hong Yi on the shoulder.

Afterwards, Hong Yi arranged for someone to dispose of Steward Wu's body, and then temporarily set up a tent for Shi Yuanzhang before leaving to go back and think about other things...

"Aren't you going to take me with you?" Qin Mengyao asked from inside the tent, having overheard the conversation between Ishihara Sho and Hong Yi.

Chapter 478 Stealing the Home (Part 1)

"Yes."

"Reason?" Qin Mengyao pressed, her face expressionless.

“He still needs our help for the time being,” Ishihara Akira said with a smile.

"If that's the case, then why did you help him deal with Wei Lei and Butler Wu just now?" Qin Mengyao said, sitting down next to Shi Yuanzhang.

"There's nothing we can do about it. You saw what happened back then. If we didn't intervene, Wei Lei's men would have been enough to wipe out Hong Yi, who had no real resources at the time, and turn the tide. I couldn't just stand by and watch Hong Yi get killed, could I? As for Steward Wu, he's asking for trouble. If I don't send him to meet the King of Hell, it would be a waste of all my cultivation." Shi Yuanzhang said with a smile, his arm around Qin Mengyao's waist.

"Even so, you're being a little too concerned about Hong Yi's affairs. Aside from women's matters, this is the first time I've seen you so concerned about a man's affairs." Qin Mengyao shook her head slightly and asked again.

"Who told me to steal his opportunity..."

Leaving aside the past Amitabha Sutra, because of him, Hong Yi directly missed the opportunity to study it. He also missed the opportunity to learn about the Amitabha Sutra.

Adding to the matter of the Hua sisters, it can be said that Hong Yi's growth has been delayed by at least half, so it's no wonder that he has to put in some effort to help make up for it.

Moreover, besides these reasons, Ishihara Akira actually had another idea in his mind, but since things hadn't come to that point, there was no need to say it out loud.

"So, to prevent him from losing his last safeguard and dying unexpectedly due to my departure, I need you to stay by Hong Yi's side for the time being to help protect him. Once I've dealt with things outside, or once Hong Yi has grown stronger, I'll take you with me." After a pause, Ishihara Akira continued, "Moreover, compared to running around with me without a fixed abode, you, who are currently in a critical period of refining your internal organs and marrow, do indeed need a more stable place to continue your cultivation. And for martial arts practitioners, there is no place more suitable for your cultivation than a military camp or the battlefield. Just think of this as a period of secluded cultivation, and strive to become a Grandmaster as soon as possible."

"When are you planning to leave?" Qin Mengyao didn't say anything more, just asked simply.

"The day after tomorrow," Ishihara Sho replied after a moment's thought.

In any case, Hong Yi's side shouldn't encounter any enemies in the short term. Even if there are, he will take care of them before leaving, so there's no need to stay any longer and waste time.

The two chatted for a while longer before lying down on the bed to rest...

……

A day later, after explaining everything and leaving his spiritual thoughts with Qin Mengyao, Shi Yuanzhang led Zhao Feirong, who looked like she had lost all hope in life, away from the Green Standard Army led by Hong Yi and returned to the shore.

"Do you know where the residence of Wei Taicang, the governor of the seven southern provinces, is located? Point it out to me." Shi Yuanzhang unfolded a map he had obtained from Hong Yi and ordered Zhao Feirong beside him.

Unable to resist, Zhao Feirong pointed out the location of a prefecture on the map.

It wasn't very far. So Shi Yuanzhang didn't waste any time and directly put his arm around Zhao Feirong, activating his Divine Footwork Technique. In a way similar to how a Six Tribulation Ghost Immortal in this world tears through the void, he instantly crossed an infinite distance and appeared outside the town where the Governor-General's Mansion of the Seven Southern Provinces was located. Then he led Zhao Feirong into the city, and under her guidance, they quickly arrived at Wei Taicang's mansion.

"Alright, go find a place to wait. I'll come find you after I've finished dealing with things here," Ishihara Akira said, patting Zhao Feirong's bottom.

"What do you want to do?" Zhao Feirong asked.

"Tell me, what would happen if Da Luopi's disciple killed Wei Taicang, the governor of the seven southern provinces?" Ishihara Akira asked with a wicked smile.

"What?!" Zhao Feirong's expression changed upon hearing this, and she exclaimed in disbelief.

The result is quite simple: there will likely be some chaos for a while.

As for how long the chaos will last and how chaotic it will become... it won't be too exaggerated.

After all, both sides support the Crown Prince. However, the Da Luo faction supports the Crown Prince by supporting Hong Xuanji, because Hong Xuanji is the Grand Tutor and values ​​the distinction between elders and legitimate sons. He is naturally on the side of the Crown Prince, which is why they were so unhappy when they learned that Hong Yi had sided with Prince Yu.

As for Meng Bingyun's relationship, at most he would be indifferent to Hong Yi and give him the cold shoulder, but he wouldn't really do anything to Hong Yi. This can be seen from the fact that he was able to stop Madam Zhao from poisoning Hong Yi, and that the purpose of sending Steward Wu to the military camp was simply to capture Hong Yi, cripple his cultivation, and keep him at home.

He has at least fulfilled his responsibilities as a father to some extent.

The latter is more straightforward; his entire family are staunch supporters of the Crown Prince. Therefore, from the Crown Prince's perspective, both are figures in the same camp. So, if a fight breaks out, it will only be an internal conflict within the camp and will not escalate to other areas. Thus, although there will be some impact, it will be limited.

Especially if Wei Taicang couldn't withstand the attack and really died at the hands of the Da Luo Sect, it's estimated that apart from Gongyang Yu, who was currently staying in the Creation Ark to save his life, taking the initiative to seek revenge, no one would bother the Da Luo Sect for the sake of a dead Wei Taicang.

This was true at least before Hong Xuanji died.

……

Shi Yuanzhang smiled at Zhao Feirong, then turned into a stranger and leaped into the governor's mansion of Wei Taicang. He then used his senses to search for the whereabouts of Wei Taicang's family.

It wasn't difficult at all. Soon, Shi Yuanzhang found Wei Taicang's location through a strong reaction of qi and blood. He then transformed into a phantom and rushed towards Wei Taicang's location at lightning speed.

"Who goes there!" Naturally, Wei Taicang, who had already reached the level of a Martial Saint, was no pushover. With a thought, he sensed the approaching danger. Without any hesitation, he drew a large sword from the vicinity and used the Thunder Swift Arc Light technique from the Thunder Prison Sword Manual to slash at the black shadow that Shi Yuanzhang had transformed into.

"Rumble..."

Before the blade even arrived, a thunderous explosion reached Ishihara Sho's ears first.

Although it appeared ordinary, to the ears of an ordinary soul cultivator, it was as if they had experienced a real thunderous roar, causing their soul to tremble and their consciousness to become confused, creating an opening in their attack that Wei Taicang could seize.

Fortunately, Ishihara Akira was no ordinary soul cultivator. Not to mention that he was a primordial spirit body and was no longer afraid of thunder, the benefits he gained after passing through the four tribulations of thunder were enough for him to ignore the sound of thunder simulated in his sword moves. He ignored it and flashed out diagonally. With another turn, he arrived at Wei Taicang's side. With a grab of his hand, the whole world seemed to be violently distorted, like a lake being stirred up.

"The Star Constellation Yin-Yang Great Technique, are you a member of the Peach God Path?" Wei Taicang instinctively asked.

Chapter 479 Practice

"No, that's not right. The people of Taoshendao don't dare to commit violence within my Great Qian territory!" Facing the attack imitated by Shiyuan Zhang, Wei Taicang calmly turned around, transforming his sword technique into the even more powerful Yin Yang Purgatory, and shouted in a deep voice with a changed expression.

After all, the Peach God Path of today is no longer the Peach God Path of the past. Although it still carries the reputation of a holy land, its foundation and strength are far inferior, and it may not even be as good as the Great Luo Sect.

The reason is simple: Taoshindo, like the Great Zen Temple, had suffered a calamity.

Moreover, the attack was personally led by Hong Xuanji. As a result, not only were the famous Seven Treasures of Peach God Sect looted by Hong Xuanji, but even the Yin-Yang Secret Manual, which was the foundation of the sect, was stolen and copied by Hong Xuanji. Not to mention the sect's experts, many of them died or perished in the battle with Hong Xuanji, leaving only a handful of survivors.

It's one thing to act tough within the territory of Shenfeng Kingdom, but to come to Daqian to cause trouble, especially to assassinate a governor who commands a region, is tantamount to courting death.

Aren't they afraid of really angering the Great Qian Dynasty, and that Hong Xuanji will lead people to their Peach God Path and completely destroy it?

Therefore, the attackers could not possibly be from the Peach God Path!

Besides the Peach God Sect, the only other place in the world that possesses the Star Constellation Yin-Yang Great Law is the Great Luo Sect, which, thanks to Hong Xuanji, completely plundered the Peach God Sect's foundation!

"You're from the Great Luo Sect?!" The icy and scorching winds of the blades created a dual hell of cold and heat, with blades like a forest of spears slashing at Ishihara Sho from all directions.

Ishihara Sho remained silent, like a mute, offering no response. He simply unfolded the Wheel of Life and Death, and a great sun and a bright moon appeared directly under Ishihara Sho's will. The bright moon hung in the sky, casting its cold light, freezing the flames in purgatory.

The sun, suspended in the air, emitted boundless radiance, sweeping away the raging cold winds of the icy hell. Then, the sun and moon collided, unleashing a terrifying explosion that instantly shattered the forest of spear-like blade energy. Then, Ishihara Sho made his move again, a sharp claw that seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart reaching out to grab Wei Taicang, who had been pushed back half a step by the shockwave of the explosion.

"Great Sage Claw of the Heavens, you really are a member of the Great Luo Sect!" Wei Taicang said with increasing certainty and hatred, "Why? Why did your Great Luo Sect attack this Governor? Could it be that Hong Xuanji wants to eliminate dissidents and completely control His Highness the Crown Prince?"

As he spoke, another lightning-fast arc of light cleaved through the dust and collided with Ishihara Sho's Great Sage Claw.

"boom!"

A vortex suddenly appeared in Ishihara Akira's hand, like a black hole, sucking up the broadsword in Wei Taicang's hand. He then clenched his other fist into a wheel and used the divine wheel from the Wheel of Life and Death to strike Wei Taicang.

Suddenly, as if some worldly truth, the sole representative of all truth, emerged from the void, swung its fist, and smashed it down toward Wei Taicang's head.

Wei Taicang felt a momentary daze, but quickly regained his senses and sneered, "We martial artists are born into this world to fight against heaven and earth, to kill gods and destroy Buddhas. How could we be deceived and lose our minds by a false god of fist techniques like you? Die!"

Having said that, Wei Taicang decisively abandoned the broadsword in his hand that was temporarily held back by Ishihara Sho's Yin-Yang Vortex and could not be snatched away. He used his palm as a sword and unleashed his sword technique, colliding with the divine wheel that Ishihara Sho had unleashed and the deity summoned by the divine wheel's fist intent.

"Boom!"

The god's body was torn apart, and the intent of the punch slowly dissipated into the air.

Meanwhile, defender Taicang launched a powerful attack, slashing at Ishihara Akira's right hand, who was still using the Yin-Yang Vortex technique.

Clearly, the situation forced Ishihara Sho to let go and pull the knife back.

But Ishihara Akira wouldn't let him have his way. He immediately clenched his five fingers and grabbed the greatsword that was originally being held by the Yin-Yang vortex. He used the Heaven and Earth Warp Escape Technique inherited by the Great Luo Sect to instantly widen the distance between himself and Wei Taicang. Then, he grabbed the hilt with his other hand and turned the greatsword into his own weapon.

Then, it charged forward again, and a lightning-fast arc of light shot towards Wei Taicang, carrying Ishihara Sho like lightning.

"How do you know the Thunder Prison Blade Manual of the Wei family?!" Wei Taicang was startled by Ishihara Sho's performance. He skillfully dodged while questioning her incredulously.

"When did the martial arts of the Sword Saint Gongyang Yu become the property of your Wei family?" Ishihara Sho sneered.

Of course, he also knew that the so-called Wei Taicang was Gongyang Taicang, that is, the direct descendant of the sword saint Gongyang Yu, and the son of Gongyang Yu. But outsiders didn't know this, so they naturally mocked him.

Naturally, Wei Taicang could not reveal that his original surname was Gongyang. He kept quiet and dealt with Shi Yuanzhang's Thunder Prison Blade Technique while pondering a counterattack.

However, deep down, he was extremely dissatisfied with the guards at home.

After shouting and making so much noise, no one has noticed anything unusual. With this kind of behavior, how can they protect their own safety and the safety of their whole family?

Then, at that moment, Ishihara Akira, who had been using the Thunder Prison Blade Technique, suddenly changed his mind. The blade was still the same, but the core idea within it changed from a violent and brutal intent of killing and destruction to a thought of staying away from the mortal world and seeking tranquility.

In an instant, Wei Taicang's mind went blank, and the thought arose that he wanted to escape the troubles of the mortal world and become a monk.

Ananda broke the precept knife, severing ties with the mortal world.

Then, Ishihara Sho's footwork changed from the Great Luo Sect's Heaven and Earth Warp and Weft Escape to the Supreme Dao's Fleeting Light and Shadow, instantly appearing before the dazed Wei Taicang. The blade fell, severing one of Wei Taicang's arms...

It wasn't that Ishihara Akira showed mercy, but rather that when Ishihara Akira was about to kill him, the threat to his life forced Wei Taicang to break free from his mental state and barely avoid a fatal blow to the neck at the last second. However, he was ultimately a step too slow and had to sacrifice an arm to save his life.

However, Ishihara Akira was relentless in his pursuit of power, constantly employing the Thunder Prison Blade Technique, the Ananda Breaking the Precepts Blade, and the Star Constellation Yin-Yang Daoist Technique, forcing Wei Taicang to make mistakes or leave gaps in his movements from time to time. Ishihara Akira seized these opportunities and used his blade to leave terrifying, grotesque wounds on Wei Taicang's body, revealing the bones within his body.