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Standing on the rooftop, Lin Tian immediately took out his phone to capture this beautiful scene. Unfortunately, the Nokia phone's camera didn't have a video recording function, so Lin Tian had to settle for second best, quickly pressing the shutter button to record every frame of the fireworks display.

He plans to create a stop-motion animation for Kikyo, not only to record the fireworks, but also to capture the entire summer festival scene, preparing a prosperous era for her that did not exist in her time.

......

Compared to the grand summer festival in Edo, there was an undercurrent of tension on Mount Sagiri. The vast mountain was eerily quiet in the height of August, with only a few ravens circling above the trees.

The Demon Slayer Corps members stationed at Mount Sagiri continued their patrols as usual. Several Pillar-level swordsmen, led by the Stone Pillar, and Shinji Ikari were stationed in a wooden hut not far from the Blue Spider Lily, waiting for the demons to arrive.

Inside the wooden cabin, Shinji Ikari anxiously looked around, occasionally glancing out the window at the very center of the sea of ​​spider lilies. There, the spider lilies were dyed blue by Shinobu Kocho's potion.

"Shinji, don't be nervous. Although Lin Tian went to Edo, he will definitely come back before Muzan Kibutsuji arrives here."

Shinobu Kocho, who was standing next to Shinji Ikari, noticed Shinji's unease and whispered words of comfort to her younger brother.

The moment Lin Tian led Kanae Kocho and Tengen Uzui to Edo, Raven of the Demon Slayer Corps informed them of the news while they were stationed at Mount Sagiri.

Although a few Pillar-level swordsmen were somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Tian's willfulness, they stopped complaining after hearing that Lin Tian had killed two Upper Moons in Yoshiwara. His strength far exceeded their understanding, and they dared not speak ill of Lin Tian behind his back.

After all, they also have one of Lin Tian's underlings here...

Chapter 177 Muzan's Outdated Information Warfare! (Bonus chapter for 200 monthly votes, please vote!)

“But…” Shinji Ikari looked uneasy. He didn’t understand why Lin Tian would have the leisure to go to Edo to participate in the summer festival at this critical juncture.

"Don't worry, Lin Tian must have a hidden purpose for going to Edo. I guess he might be trying to distract Muzan Kibutsuji. After all, he has already killed three Upper Moons. If Muzan knows that he is in Mount Sagiri, Muzan might not dare to come here."

As someone who joined the adorable rabbit elders earlier than Shinji Ikari, Shinobu Kocho understands Lin Tian better than Shinji. The clever Shinobu quickly figured out Lin Tian's deeper meaning, though she only guessed a small part of it.

No one expected that Lin Tian went to Edo only so that Kikyo could see the fireworks. As for confusing Muzan, that was just a side effect.

stop!

Just as Shinji Ikari was about to say something, a crimson light illuminated the night sky, causing all the Pillar-level swordsmen who had been resting with their eyes closed to instantly stand up, draw their swords, and rush outside.

"An Upper Moon demon has been spotted! An Upper Moon demon has been spotted!"

As the warning signal lit up, ravens flew out of the woods and circled above the heads of the Pillar-level swordsmen.

"Is it Muzan Kibutsuji?"

Holding a Buddhist rosary, the rock pillar Himejima Gyomei looked up at the sky. Although he was blind, his perception was extremely strong, and he immediately detected the powerful ghostly aura emanating from the invading demon.

"No! It's an Upper Moon demon! Upper Moon One, Kokushibo!"

Standing beside him, the Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa, stared menacingly at the figure emerging from the woods ahead and shouted in a deep voice.

The newcomer was dressed in a purple snake-patterned kimono and black riding hakama, with long black sideburns and a high ponytail, and six eyes that made people tremble with fear.

During Kagaya Ubuyashiki's meeting of the Pillars, Shinobu Kocho had already shared all the information she had about the Twelve Demon Moons and the information Lin Tian had given her. So when Kokushibo appeared in front of them, he was recognized by the Wind Pillar Sanemi Shinazugawa and the others.

"It seems the information wasn't false. Let me fulfill Lord Muzan's long-cherished wish!"

As the most powerful Upper Rank Demon under Muzan Kibutsuji, Kokushibo, who wielded the Breath of the Moon, paid no attention to the Demon Slayer Corps members before him. He had been a member of the Demon Slayer Corps a thousand years ago and was well aware of their strength.

After his younger brother Yoriichi Tsugikuni's death, there wasn't a single swordsman in the Demon Slayer Corps who could rival his brother's strength. Over the years, every swordsman he encountered had fallen victim to his blade. Kokushibo had lost count of how many Demon Slayer Corps members he had killed in the past thousand years; the number held no meaning for him anymore.

After giving the Demon Slayer Corps members who were showing hostility towards him a disdainful look, Kokushibo walked towards the sea of ​​spider lilies to bring the spider lily with its blooming blue petals to its owner.

"Don't even think about it!"

Seeing this, everyone drew their Nichirin Blades and attacked Kokushibo. They knew they were no match for Kokushibo alone, but there were six Pillar-level swordsmen present. Even if Kokushibo was powerful, he couldn't possibly seize the bait under their combined attack!

"Rock Breathing Second Form: Sky Shatter!"

"Wind Breathing Land Form: Black Wind and Mist!"

"Flame Breathing Third Form: Flame All Things!"

"..."

The moment Kokushibo stepped into the sea of ​​flowers, all the Pillar-level swordsmen drew their Nichirin Blades and unleashed their breathing techniques to slash at him.

when!

A clear, crisp sound of a pipa rang out, and an invisible wave swept through the forest, engulfing the Pillar-level swordsmen who were charging towards Kokushibo.

Before they even realized what was happening, their vision blurred, and their bodies began to plummet downwards as if weightless. By the time they realized that it wasn't just Kokushibo who was there, they had already fallen into a Japanese-style room with doors on all four sides.

"This is!"

Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku steadied himself and looked at the closed slats and tatami mats on the floor. He realized that this was the Upper Moon Four, Nakime, who had used the Blood Demon Art to teleport them to Muzan Kibutsuji's headquarters, as Lin Tian and the others had mentioned.

"Damn it! Muzan Kibutsuji isn't so easily fooled after all!"

Suddenly entering an unfamiliar world made Kyojuro Rengoku tense up. He wasn't worried about his own safety, but rather about Kokushibo stealing the "blue" spider lily. If the spider lily fell into Muzan Kibutsuji's hands, their plan would have to fail.

In a critical situation, Kyojuro Rengoku swiftly swung his sword and cut through the partition in front of him. He was on his way to find the Upper Moon who controlled the Infinity Castle and return to Mt. Sagiri before Kokushibo could steal the "Blue" Spider Lily!

Like Kyojuro Rengoku, the other Pillar-level swordsmen trapped in the Infinity Castle also began searching for Nakime, preparing to kill her and return to Mount Sagiri.

But Muzan Kibutsuji was not about to let them succeed. Since he had deployed Nakime, he had other follow-up preparations.

At this point, he had already ordered the remaining twelve Demon Moons to kill the Demon Slayer Corps members who had been teleported there by Nakime in the Infinity Castle.

He believed that even though he had lost three Upper Moon demons, including Doma and Akaza, it was only a matter of time before the remaining twelve demon moons killed these Demon Slayer Corps members.

However, his intelligence was missing the most important piece of information, a piece of information that could hasten his death.

However, compared to the original story, the current Demon Slayer Corps members know information about each Upper Moon demon, so even when fighting in the enemy's headquarters, they are not as passive as they were in the original story.

Nakime's biwa music rang out once more, echoing throughout the Infinity Castle. The demons lurking within the Infinity Castle appeared one after another before the isolated Demon Slayer Corps members.

The all-out war between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Twelve Demon Moons has begun. From the moment Lin Tian arrived, it was already destined which side the goddess of victory would favor.

Despite being ambushed from all sides by demons, every Upper Moon Pillar swordsman who encountered one was confident enough to defeat the demon before him.

Lacking crucial intelligence and kept in the dark, Muzan Kibutsuji is currently hiding in the darkness, laughing wildly without restraint. He has already seen Kokushibo bring the Blue Spider Lily to him, and he sees himself standing in the first rays of sunlight tomorrow...

Kokushibo, who had already entered the sea of ​​spider lilies, was not surprised by the disappearance of the Demon Slayer Corps members who had rushed in front of him. He continued to walk step by step toward the blue spider lilies.

Upon learning that the Blue Spider Lily might have appeared at Mount Sagiri, he volunteered to help Muzan find it on his own, but was refused by Muzan Kibutsuji.

Faced with news of Upper Moon demons being killed one after another, and the arrival of Lin Tian's appearance in Edo, Muzan Kibutsuji was even more cautious than Lin Tian had imagined. He decided to send Kokushibo and Nakime to act together.

Even though he knew that none of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen were a match for Kokushibo, he still had to be extremely careful and didn't want Kokushibo to be delayed by these despicable Demon Slayer Corps members.

In his plan, once Kokushibo confirmed the existence of the blue spider lily, he would have Nakime use her Blood Demon Art to clear away the ants blocking his way.

"Stop! I won't let you take the Blue Spider Lily!"

When Kokushibo was less than ten meters away from the Blue Spider Lily, a furious shout came from his side. Kokushibo turned his head and saw a boy of about fourteen years old standing there trembling, holding a golden broadsword.

The boy's trembling voice and nervous expression betrayed his true feelings, and the broadsword in his hand told Kokushibo that he was not a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

"Not teleported to the Infinity Castle? Boy, you're not a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, are you? You think you can stop me with that dangling broadsword in your hand? Ridiculous!"

Kokushibo could tell from Shinji Ikari's stance that he wasn't a swordsman. Furthermore, Shinji's entire being exuded fear, yet his gaze was incredibly resolute. This stark contrast piqued Kokushibo's interest.

But... he still had a mission to complete, so he didn't have time to pay attention to this boy who couldn't even get his starting sword move right.

Six eyes flashed with a cold light, and the powerful aura instantly made Shinji Ikari's body sink, and he instinctively took a step back in fear.

"Even if I'm not a swordsman, I will stop you!"

I was looked down upon!

Kokushibo's gaze made Shinji Ikari realize that his swordsmanship, which he had only learned for two days, was as laughable as a child twirling a sword in the other's eyes. Unwilling to accept defeat, he focused his eyes to withstand the opponent's aura, and then, with a thought, sheathed his broadsword.

Lin Tian gave him the broadsword only so that he could learn swordsmanship from these Pillar-level swordsmen, but Shinji Ikari has realized in the past few days that he has no talent for swordsmanship at all.

Even though the broadsword in his hand was a Noble Phantasm capable of cutting through Nichirin Blades, he believed that the taijutsu taught to him by Hyuga Neji was more suitable for facing such a powerful demon.

"Eight Gates Formation - Open the Gate!"

---Aside---

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Chapter 178 A Spectacular Fireworks Offering to a Wonderful World

The gate within Shinji Ikari's body was opened, and a powerful force, different from breathing techniques, surged forth from every pore of his body with astonishing momentum.

As the azure aura reached its peak, he felt an unprecedented surge of power. He bent his knees and pushed off the ground, his body blurring as he charged towards the black-faced monster before him.

Kokushibo was surprised by the sudden burst of inexplicable power from Shinji Ikari. Seeing the boy's fierce fist wind approaching him, Kokushibo narrowed his six eyes, snorted coldly, and drew the blade forged from his own flesh and blood from his waist, "Hollow Cry God".

"Interesting, the first form of Moon Breathing: Dark Moon - Night Palace!"

Kokushibo was very interested in what power Shinji Ikari had used to unleash such astonishing power—a power distinct from breathing techniques.

Curiosity was his curiosity, but the sword in his hand didn't slow down in the slightest. His Iai Slash, so fast that the blade was invisible to the naked eye, slashed towards Shinji Ikari. Along the trajectory of the slash, bursts of crescent blades shot out, flying towards Shinji...

Rewind to one minute earlier, Lin Tian was buying local specialties like bellflower and binchotan charcoal in the bustling streets of Edo when he suddenly sensed an overwhelming aura of blood emanating from the ancient city, rushing into the lively street at an incredible speed.

"It seems Muzan Kibutsuji has begun his operation. But do you think he can hold me back with just these few weaklings?"

One hundred? Five hundred? No! A full thousand evil spirits poured into this place.

Apart from a dozen or so evil spirits whose ghostly aura was relatively strong, the ghostly aura of the other evil spirits was very weak. Lin Tian guessed that these cannon fodder were most likely newly transformed evil spirits that had not yet eaten human flesh.

However, these newly born evil spirits plunged the ordinary humans who were still celebrating the summer festival into panic in an instant.

Screams and cries filled the air.

A street that was once filled with joy and happiness was instantly transformed into an apocalyptic scene.

"how is this possible?"

The appearance of the demon also attracted the attention of the two Pillar-level swordsmen beside Lin Tian. Kocho Kanae cut down the demon that rushed in front of her with a single slash, revealing a terrified expression.

From the appearance of the first demon in history, Muzan Kibutsuji, to the present day, there has never been so many demon attacks on humans in a thousand years.

The unexpected turn of events left the two momentarily stunned, but as Pillar-level swordsmen, their strong mental fortitude made them instinctively draw their Nichirin Blades, wanting to kill these demons attacking humans.

"Leave this to me. You two go and support the others."

After Lin Tian unleashed a fiery shockwave that killed one of the evil spirits, he addressed Kanae and Uzui Tengen, who were on their way to rescue ordinary humans.

Before the two could react, Lin Tian's spiritual energy erupted instantly.

The two only heard the words "Forbidden Ghost Technique: Spatial Transfer!" before the world in their eyes began to blur and space began to distort. The chaotic street instantly transformed into an empty Japanese-style room.