NOVEL NEXT Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Tanjiro Is Coming
Another half year passed, and Feng Yu's training with Sabito and Makomo was already complete. Now, all that remained was the arrival of the final trial.
During these six months, Feng Yu's swordsmanship and breathing techniques had both improved significantly.
At the same time, a new task appeared in the system's list, and the rewards were a timely boon for Feng Yu.
Character: Zhongchuan Feng Yu
Sword Strikes: Breathing Technique: Water Breathing (Minor Accomplishment) Martial Arts: Swordsmanship (Major Accomplishment) Physique: Immortal Body Pet: Xiao Bai (White Fox: Not Awakened) Task 1: Slay the Demon King, Kibutsuji Muzan
Description: Kibutsuji Muzan is the source of all evil in this world. Slay him to end the source of this malevolence. Reward: Sword Strikes 10 million, Specified World Travel 1, Mysterious Gift Pack *1 Status: Uncompleted Task 2: Pass the Final Trial
Description: You are a disciple who has emerged from the mountains. To prove yourself as a qualified demon slayer, you must pass the final trial. Reward: New system function, Sword Strikes 1 million, Demon Beast Breathing Technique Demon Beast Breathing Technique: This technique allows a demon beast to learn breathing techniques, helping control their size and gain strength. Status: Uncompleted Chain Task: Slay Evil Demons
Description: After sunset, endless demons begin to hunt. You are human; slay all evil demons. Reward: Unknown (depends on completion percentage; the higher the completion, the better the rewards) Status: Ongoing
"Almost there... just a little longer..."
Feng Yu muttered as he gazed at the massive rock he had just split with a single strike of his sword.
"Sabito, Makomo, thank you for your companionship and guidance these past months." "Once I kill that demon, I'll return to let you fourteen rest in peace…"
Feng Yu poured himself a drink from a bottle he retrieved from the system space, and then poured drinks for Sabito and Makomo as well. Leaning against the stone, he raised his glass in a silent toast.
After bidding farewell to the bamboo forest, Sabito, and Makomo, Feng Yu mounted Xiao Bai's back and descended the mountain.
After Feng Yu left, the figures of Sabito and Makomo appeared.
"Feng Yu, I hope you succeed…" Feng Yu felt their gaze on him as he nodded toward the rear mountain.
Over the past six months, Xiao Bai had grown larger, resembling an adult Tibetan mastiff, thanks to various strange elixirs and items Feng Yu had obtained through system sign-ins and draws. Xiao Bai's intelligence had also been steadily increasing.
Feng Yu estimated that Xiao Bai's intelligence was now roughly equivalent to that of an eight-year-old human child.
The only drawback was that Xiao Bai had grown so large that hunting now required Feng Yu's direct involvement. Fortunately, the reward from Task 2 would help with this issue.
This had led to the sight of a giant white beast with white fur often spotted by hunters from nearby towns, prowling around Mount Sagiri.
Moreover, since Xiao Bai never harmed anyone and even helped villagers in danger, it had been revered as a divine being—an incarnation of the mythical Tamamo-no-Mae.
The once solitary Mount Sagiri had become a bustling place.
However, people dared not ascend the mountain. The mountain was shrouded in mist year-round, and its dangers were well-known.
During this period, Feng Yu had ordered Xiao Bai to remain at the summit of the mountain, forbidding it from descending without his command.
After the villagers stopped seeing Xiao Bai, most of them gave up on their search. However, those villagers who had been saved by Xiao Bai built a shrine at the foot of the mountain. Inside the shrine stood a small fox statue, and every day, the villagers would come to pray, bringing fruits as offerings.
It was during this time that Feng Yu noticed the words "Not Awakened" on Xiao Bai's status panel.
Feng Yu speculated that once Xiao Bai awakened, it could indeed become the legendary Tamamo-no-Mae.
Looking at Xiao Bai's single white tail, Feng Yu smiled slightly.
"The legendary Tamamo-no-Mae is a nine-tailed fox, Xiao Bai. You only have one tail, so you'll have to work hard."
"Ying ying ying!" Xiao Bai cheerfully responded.
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"Feng Yu has arrived, come on in..." Sakonji Urokodaki called out as soon as Feng Yu arrived at his dwelling.
"Have you made your decision?" The campfire before them crackled, sending out occasional popping sounds.
"Mm, I've decided." Feng Yu smiled faintly.
Sakonji Urokodaki seemed to see the determination in Feng Yu's eyes. He turned and opened a cabinet.
He took out a white fox mask.
"This is an exorcism mask. It will protect you from harm and evil spirits. I hope all goes well for you, and I'll wait for your return here." Sakonji Urokodaki said solemnly.
Feng Yu took the mask and noticed the red Tengu mask nearby. He couldn't quite say it, but he remembered that it was because of such exorcism masks that all his previous fourteen disciples had been devoured by the Hand Demon.
Through the mask, Feng Yu seemed to sense the struggle and concern on Sakonji Urokodaki's face.
"What a devoted master…" Feng Yu thought to himself.
Suddenly, the call of a cawing crow echoed outside.
Sakonji Urokodaki and Feng Yu stepped outside.
They saw that a message scroll was tied to the crow's foot.
Sakonji Urokodaki opened the scroll and read it for a moment before speaking in a low voice.
"I need to descend the mountain for a while. There's a child I must retrieve…"
"Master Sakonji, I'll go instead…" Feng Yu offered.
This was a perfect opportunity to rack up Sword strikes. He had just stolen a glance at the envelope, seeing the words "Tanjiro and his two siblings" written on it, and had already guessed what the matter was.
Feng Yu remembered that when the main character was on his way to Mount Sagiri, there had been a demon lurking around.
This was a perfect opportunity to gain some rookie experience, and Feng Yu wouldn't miss it.
"Alright, take this sword with you." Sakonji Urokodaki handed him a Nichirin Sword. Feng Yu realized that Sakonji Urokodaki must have sensed the presence of a nearby demon.
"That child has deep red hair and eyes, and wears flower paper earrings." "When you find him, bring him back. Don't harm his sister."
"Understood, I'll head out now." "Xiao Bai, stay here." Feng Yu patted Xiao Bai on the head.
Xiao Bai let out a slightly pitiful cry, seemingly aware that it wasn't being brought along because of its large size.
After tidying up his hair and clothes, Feng Yu set off down the mountain.
"The air and sky that haven't been polluted really feel different…" Feng Yu took in the warm light of the setting sun, his body bathed in its glow.
The chirping of birds and insects filled the air. Feng Yu let go of his mind, feeling at one with nature in that moment.
He hadn't noticed, but a few strands of his originally black hair had turned a deep red.
Feng Yu had no idea what was happening.
He only knew that he seemed to have entered a special state. When he closed his eyes, his breathing seemed to move of its own accord.
The light in his mind grew brighter…
Feng Yu opened his eyes. A new direction for his breathing technique—different from Water Breathing—had suddenly clicked.
"Is this what they call an epiphany?" Feng Yu wondered.
"I feel like I saw a beam of light. It was warm, like it had always been inside me, but only now had it bloomed. I didn't catch it in time… but I've grasped a bit of the technique. With more practice, I should be able to master it…"
Then, Feng Yu was shocked.
"What the heck? Why does the breathing technique now show an unknown breathing style? Did I just realize a new breathing method…"
"A beam of light... maybe I'll call it Light Breathing…"
"But isn't Light Breathing just another form of Sun Breathing?"
After settling on Light Breathing, the unknown breathing style on his panel changed to Light Breathing, though it was still marked as "Unawakened."
"Forget it. I'll figure it out later. For now, I'll focus on finding Tanjiro and his siblings."
The sun set, and night fell.
Feng Yu continued his journey.
But then, he suddenly remembered something and found a quiet spot to rest.
"Maybe it's better if Tanjiro gets some practice…"
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