The brave Simmel wants to resign

(Why is it that a 'monster' like you can do this?)

A born strongman

[I cannot understand vulnerable people, nor do I know how to be compassionate, empathetic, or connect with them.]

Shouldn't you be like that too?

"...So that's how it is."

A dense ring of sparks erupted from where the two weapons met, the staff bent slightly under pressure, and tiny white marks appeared on the edge of the blade.

Lu Ziyun didn't say anything, and her lines were all jumbled up.

but...

Battle is about exchanging blows; the old Yigu didn't know this, but now...

"Perhaps it's the same as what you said."

Yi Gu gave the same incoherent and ambiguous answer.

And the next moment—

boom! ! !

A tremendous force struck, stretching the metal to its limit of elastic deformation. With a clang, Lu Ziyun's hands involuntarily shot upwards.

Time slows down, and the world seems to turn black and white.

Lu Ziyun's pupils widened.

Just now, Yi Gu exerted his strength and knocked both his katana and Lu Ziyun's spell tool out of his hand.

The knife slashes downwards, while the stick spins upwards towards the sky.

From their perspective, the stick appeared to rotate very slowly.

Sunlight danced across the stick.

Splash!

a circle.

Lu Ziyun lowered her body and stared intently at Yi Gu.

(This guy... although it's clear he doesn't have much talent for using a knife, his swordsmanship is quite good. He must have a very good teacher. Why would he give up his strengths!)

Splash!

Two laps.

Lu Ziyun was puzzled.

But soon.

His wide eyes now held an added layer of blankness.

because...

Yi Gu You Tai slowly lifted the cuffs of his clothes.

It is drawn inward, folded into several layers, and secured in the middle of the forearm.

Then....

Fingertips, pointing at him.

Lu Ziyun: ! !

In Lu Ziyun's life

Countless powerful individuals have challenged him.

[Those who crave fame, those who seek revenge, and even those who yearn for Lu Ziyun's personal approval.]

Lu Ziyun responded to all of them, but all he could do was kill them.

As a powerful being, as a monster, this was all he could do.

but.

After arriving in the modern era.

Faced with an overwhelmingly powerful opponent, he clearly knew...

[Yigu Youtai, perhaps, is the 'answer' I should be looking for]

——————！ ！

then...

Even Lu Ziyun herself didn't notice... a sudden grin spread across her face.

Splash, splash.

bass!

The stick spun rapidly in the air, and at the moment it finally pierced the ground...

The two figures disappeared simultaneously.

With a radiant expression, Lu Ziyun quickly raised her arm, spread her hands to deflect the oncoming attack, and tried to grab Yi Gu's forearm with her palm. After being blocked by Yi Gu, she quickly switched to elbowing him.

Pop, pop!

The palms and arms collided repeatedly, in short, frequent bursts.

The second bone bends the arm and circles back, blocking the elbow with the hand.

Both of their movements were simple, yet exceptionally swift.

Lu Ziyun's sinister smile gradually subsided as he countered each move, not because he disliked it, but because he sensed the will of Yi Gu.

Let your body speak for itself.

He is not good with words.

Since you want the answer, let's do it this way.

Yi Gu You Tai was not entirely unable to understand himself.

because--

(No matter what I say, it will only harm the person in front of me.)

Yi Gu You Tai clearly understands this point.

He harbored intense malice towards the man named Lu Ziyun in front of him—because he had hurt the companions that Yi Gu valued most.

At that moment, he really, really wanted to kill him.

But the panda stopped him; reason and emotion both told Yigu that he couldn't do that.

The strong will naturally reject the weak because they are too fragile.

Like flowers and grass.

Humans appreciate flowers and plants, but they can also inadvertently damage them, only to regret it later.

Yi Gu You Tai was like this during his junior high school years.

He was unable to control Rika, and thus caused harm to others.

Perhaps it was Gojo-sensei, the one called Ryomen Sukuna, who was once like that too.

but...

Now, I know the answer.

If you want to live with others, there is only one way from beginning to end.

They circled each other with light, quick steps.

boom!

The palm wind brushed against the hem of his clothes.

Lu Ziyun was covered in abrasions, but she had also hit Yi Gu several times during the punches.

In terms of pure 'physical skills', Lu Ziyun is no less skilled than Yi Gu, and may even be better!

Coupled with their fierce fighting spirit, they are able to unleash extraordinary strength!

(...Yi Gu You Tai.)

Lu Ziyun's eyes were expectant, yet she seemed somewhat hesitant.

(Were you born strong, or did you become strong later in life?)

—At least, as far back as I can remember, I was disliked by my parents and spent my time in the hospital.

(Yeah.)

Lu Ziyun's moves were relentless and left no openings, while Yi Gu's movements appeared more relaxed.

(You're really lucky.)

Why do you say that?

(How can one interact with others and show compassion without knowing weakness?)

——......

Lu Ziyun didn't ask aloud, but she seemed to be able to sense Yi Gu's answer.

No one is born to hurt others.

The two exchanged blows in mid-air using hand gestures, alternating between plowing, spreading, blocking, and passing! The clashing sounds of their arms colliding showed no sign of stopping!

(Uncontrollable?)

—Your spell power is highly precise, and you are very skilled in combat. You have clearly put in a lot of effort.

The two were entwined in close quarters, their arms locked together.

Lu Ziyun paused.

(...If I can't understand the weak, I can't take the next step.)