In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

As the holy light faded, the bear clip returned to her palm, and Sayuri could no longer hold on, collapsing directly into Natsuki's arms.

The girl's lips were slightly parted, and she breathed heavily. Her chest rose and fell, making her already prominent breasts appear even more magnificent. She looked at Xia Mu with eyes that seemed to be drawn out, and her cheeks had become unusually flushed.

"Ms. Natsuki... is this... okay...?"

"Yes, it's ready!"

Xia Mu smiled and nodded. Although there were still some beads of sweat on his forehead, he was much more relaxed at this moment because the attempt had finally succeeded!

Under her own modifications, Sayuri's [Sacred Relic] bear clip, though seemingly unchanged on the outside, contains immense energy within. Infused with almost all of her holy light, the potential that the [Sacred Relic] can unleash has reached an unimaginable level.

Sayuri also looked at the little bear clip in her palm. Through her senses, she did indeed perceive the difference in the [Sacred Artifact]. That astonishing energy—if she were to face that Illuminati member who had nearly driven her to her death again, the outcome might be very different!

However, at this moment, she was still immersed in that strange feeling from just now. It seemed that the changes brought about by the power were far less intense than the emotions she felt just now!

Sayuri slightly raised her head, looking at Natsuki as if she had made up her mind. Her lips pursed slightly, and just as she was about to make a lifelong contract, she suddenly saw the man frown: "Something's not right!"

In that instant, she thought her little scheme had been discovered and was about to apologize subconsciously when Xia Mu suddenly grabbed her and rolled her to one side!

next moment--

boom!

A loud bang suddenly came from where the two were, and dust and debris flew in the air. The room that was intact a second ago now had an astonishing crack in the middle, cutting the floor, walls and ceiling apart!

"Cough cough cough..."

Sayuri coughed. Although she was being held in the man's arms, her gaze immediately turned to the black-robed figure floating in mid-air!

Unbeknownst to them, the surrounding space was completely enveloped by black mist. The figure in black robes stood in the void, with a ghostly skeleton behind him wielding a huge scythe. Green ghostly flames surged in his eyes, releasing a fierce and menacing aura!

In the instant he saw it, a certain code name flashed through Xia Mu's mind: Death, a member of the Illuminati, a butcher who drove away ghosts and souls and reaped lives!

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Chapter 102 A Despicable Act?!

Even within the Illuminati, a society teeming with powerful figures, the Grim Reaper remains a highly mysterious figure.

His ranking is S. Unlike the enemies he encountered before, he does not have a specific title. The reason he is called "Grim Reaper" is because of his cruel killing nature and a horrific incident that happened to him!

Legend has it that a few years ago, something strange happened in a certain village, and the villagers disappeared overnight.

After several days and nights of searching by officials, traces of "them" were finally found in an underground pit somewhere in the village.

The reason it is "them" is because no one survived. The crater was filled with limbs and remains. This horrific scene caused a deep psychological trauma to the officials at the time, and they even blocked the news. Only a few photos have survived, but their authenticity cannot be verified.

Xia Mu learned the origin of the incident through his memories of previously devouring nothingness.

Compared to other members of the Illuminati, Death's actions seem to lack a specific purpose. Every time he appears, he brings bloodshed and even attracts the attention of the Heavenly Dao.

Strangely, the Heavenly Path, which most Illuminati members greatly feared, was miraculously spared by Death after it descended to punish them!

How he did it remains a closely guarded secret within the organization; at least, no one, including members like Void and Frost Giant, has any information about it.

The problem is that, in Natsuki's memory, the activities of the Grim Reaper were mainly in Southeast Asia, while members of the Illuminati generally only operated in their own territories. So how could they appear in Tokyo?

Xia Mu suddenly thought of a rather chilling possibility: Could it be—

"Hahaha, I've finally found you, you two little mice..."

At this moment, the Grim Reaper also let out a loud laugh. He lifted his black robe and hat, revealing a gaunt face.

Its deathly pale appearance almost made one wonder if it was a corpse that had crawled out of a coffin and been resurrected in this world!

"What an ugly fellow, Teacher Natsuki! Is this ugly monster... a member of that evil organization?"

Sayuri showed a look of disgust on her face, but after receiving a nod of approval from Natsuki, she suddenly mustered her strength and walked directly in front of Natsuki.

Others may not know, but Sayuri, who also possesses the power of holy light, can clearly sense that Natsuki's body has very little holy light left, indicating that he had expended almost all of his power for her not long ago!

Although Natsuki was a very powerful man to Sayuri, she still stood up at this moment, just to protect him!

“Sayuri…”

Xia Mu parted his lips slightly, and after realizing Sayuri's thoughts, a warm smile appeared on his lips. He then came to Sayuri's side and stood with her.

"Teacher Xia Mu, I'll take care of this guy. You should get some rest..."

Sayuri frowned, but before she could finish speaking, Natsuki raised his hand to interrupt her: "As your teacher, if you leave your students to face danger alone, that's the worst thing you can do, isn't it?"

"But……"

Sayuri wanted to say something, but when she saw the smile on his lips, she suddenly felt a strong sense of confidence and stopped talking. However, she still took a step forward unconsciously, protecting the man in this way.

The Grim Reaper couldn't stand it any longer, and his arrogant words rang out:

"Hey, hey, hey, are you two pretending I don't exist? How dare you flirt in front of me?"

"I've decided, I'll just chop your bodies up later, one of you will feed the pigs, and the other will feed the dogs. After those two beasts have digested, I'll put all your pieces together. This is my reward and punishment for you, hahahaha..."

Is this guy out of his mind?

Seeing the Grim Reaper laughing to himself, Xia Mu's face flashed with disgust. But when he turned his head, he caught a glimpse of a girl with pigtails blushing deeply, her body twisting and turning involuntarily, adopting the posture of a little girl.

"Flirting... As for me and Teacher Xia Mu... saying that would make me shy..."

"..."

Natsuki was speechless for a moment. If it weren't for the dangerous enemy, he probably would have given Sayuri the deep "care" that comes from her teacher right away!

Before he could even complain, his gaze fell on the Grim Reaper, and he demanded, "Hey, how did you find us?"

Now that things have come to this, Xia Mu can clearly sense the intense killing intent emanating from the other party. Pretending to be stupid and denying it is ineffective. To some extent, the two sides seem to have reached a point of no return!

Moreover, what puzzled him most was that he could sense a very familiar aura from the enemy in front of him!

The next moment, the other party's actions answered Xia Mu's words. A terrifying smile appeared on its lips, and at the same time, the skeleton of the Grim Reaper behind it opened up, revealing the body in the darkness. A familiar figure was inside, which made Xia Mu and Sayuri both show shocked expressions.

"Is it White Island?!"

"Shiroshima-kun!!!"

Sayuri instinctively rushed out, but was held back tightly by Natsuki. In the instant she turned her head, she saw the rage in the man's eyes that seemed ready to burst forth at any moment!

"When exactly did Shirashima...?"

Xia Mu gritted his teeth as he spoke, his eyes fixed on the Grim Reaper. Shiroshima's eyes were closed, and his body was covered in bloody wounds that almost tore his clothes apart. If it weren't for his concern, he probably would have rushed out immediately!

"Your expressions are very pleasing to me, hehehehe..."

The Grim Reaper let out a wanton laugh, floating beside White Island as he used his bony fingers to lift the girl's chin. His eyes swept over her body, revealing an undisguised wicked lust, and he said:

"I came here only to capture this [Disqualified Person]. If I can devour the ghosts on this guy, I might become even stronger!"

"Unexpectedly, besides ghosts, this guy also unleashed other powers, an aura that I find extremely repulsive, one that shouldn't even exist in this world!"

"So, after capturing this guy, I followed the trail of his scent and saw you engaging in your filthy acts—"

"But that doesn't matter anymore. After I kill you both, I can finally devour the ghost on this guy in peace, hahahaha..."

The Grim Reaper laughed loudly, causing the black mist to surge uncontrollably, making the already chilling atmosphere even more terrifying!

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Chapter 103 Natsuki VS [Death God]

So, these Illuminati have already acquired the ability to trace the Holy Light?

Hearing the arrogant laughter of the "Grim Reaper," Natsuki frowned. Sayuri, standing beside him, pointed at him and shouted:

"Hey, you evil bastard, let go of Shirashima right now, or else..."

"Sayuri!"

Natsuki stepped forward, waving his hand to stop Sayuri from speaking, while staring intently at the [Grim Reaper] before him, and said, "Shiroshima is in his hands. We can't act rashly. We need to find an opportunity to rescue Shiroshima first!"

Hearing this, even though Sayuri was very worried about Shirashima's safety, she still suppressed her impulse and asked, "Then, what should we do, Natsuki-sensei?"

"I'll test his abilities first. Once he shows a weakness, the rest is up to you!"

Before Sayuri could answer, a cross of holy marks appeared in Natsuki's eyes, his fist was filled with holy light, and he charged toward the [Grim Reaper] in mid-air!

"Teacher Xia Mu—"

Sayuri's eyes showed worry.

As mentioned before, after the girl's holy artifact was enhanced, Natsuki's holy light power was greatly depleted. Facing the Grim Reaper in this state might put him in mortal danger.

But when she thought about the current situation, Sayuri's eyes flashed with struggle. She then gently touched her chest, forcibly suppressing her turbulent emotions. The moment she looked up again, her expression had become firm!

On the other side, Xia Mu quickly closed in on his opponent after rushing out. A look of surprise flashed across the Grim Reaper's face, but he still revealed a sinister smile.

"You're really courting death! Since you're so eager to come and die, then I'll let you experience firsthand the terror of the 'Name of Death'!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shiroshima was already back into the darkness of his body. Several lines appeared on the sides of his face, making his appearance even more eerie. Just as the two were about to get close, the giant scythe suddenly swung out!

Swish!

A black, sharp edge, several meters wide, instantly burst forth from the scythe's blade, like a blooming spider lily, staining the area a terrifying, pitch-black hue.

Astonishing power surged forth, Xia Mu's expression remained unchanged. He simply crossed his fists, which were enveloped in holy light, in an attempt to block the attack.

boom!

A startling sound rang out, and the blade flew into the distance, disappearing into the black mist and creating a ripple.

"Teacher Xia Mu—"

Sayuri gasped in surprise and quickly looked towards where Natsuki had been standing. She was relieved to see that he was safe and sound.

"Huh...huh..."

However, Xia Mu was breathing heavily at this moment, looking at the deep, bone-revealing wound on his elbow, and a wave of fear washed over him.

The opponent truly lived up to his title of "Grim Reaper." The terrifying force of his strike just now even surpassed the power of "Void." If I hadn't reacted in time, I probably would have lost not only my hands but also my body!

To some extent, the Grim Reaper seems to be an offensive type of enemy, unlike the Void, which possesses a variety of incredible abilities. Faced with such an enemy, there is only one thing he can do: confront it head-on!

"Speaking of which, this guy's appearance is too coincidental; it just so happened to happen at this time..."

Xia Mu complained like this.

If he were in his prime, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage even in a head-on confrontation with such an enemy. However, the decline in his Holy Light power has forced him to rely on his evolved body, which has increased the difficulty of the situation.