Chapter Eighty-One: Difficult to Settle
A hidden smug smile appeared on Dong Wenyu's face, which was diametrically opposed to the hysteria just now.
Under his gaze, the drunken boy manipulated his body, and did some warm-up exercises with some stiffness, and the bones of his whole body clicked.
The ghost king of the great rivers and mountains had an expressionless face, but there was suppressed anger in his eyes that could not be hidden.
He wasn't a good-tempered person in the first place, and today's plan had been basically ruined by Uesugi Kiyoshi, so it was impossible for him not to be angry.
Originally, he could use the power of the demon sword and demon soul to re-descend into this world, instead of using this weak human body.
At worst, he can also take away a transcendent body, so the power he can use will not be so small.
In the end, he could only pinch his nose and fall into Dong Wenyu's trap - he didn't trust Dong Wenyu, he was almost sure that there must be something wrong with this body, this wolf of Dongwen would definitely guard against him, just like he used Ibaraki Boy to defend Dong Wenyu with a hand.
But... He didn't want to give up this opportunity.
Dong Wenyu is right.
He himself has no believers, and his connection with the present world is very weak, if Dong Wenyu hadn't taken the initiative to send it to the door this time, driving his subordinates in the gang to worship his gods, and at the same time preparing sacrifices and bodies for the ghost clan under his command, he would not have taken it so smoothly.
In short, he still has to give it a try, anyway, as the strongest ghost in the great country, he is sure that there is nothing in this world that can kill him.
The original general Yuan Laiguang had no choice but to seal him into the dream mirror, but not kill him completely.
The worst consequence is to be imprisoned in the dream mirror again, and it will not be worse than now.
Uesugi Kiyoshi was surprised by the abnormal reaction of the Hyakki Scroll, and did not strike the sword first, but put on a defensive sword structure in the middle section, and observed the wine-swallowing boy's every move with some caution.
But to his surprise, the drunken boy suddenly stumbled, his face showed pain, and he fell to the ground half-kneeling, supporting the ground with one hand, and his expression did not seem to be fake.
“...”
"Is this a trick to lure the enemy? It's too pompous, isn't it, and the dignified ghost king doesn't look like this kind of monster? ”
Uesugi Kiyoshi was stunned for a moment, a little hesitant, afraid that it was a trick to lure the enemy by the drunken boy, but he did not rush to attack.
Now the combat power that he can fight behind him is standing Akutagawa Ryunosuke and Kamiizumi Rin, even if this ghost king is strong, they will not be without the strength to fight back, and there is no need to risk attacking at all.
Three to one, how to lose?
It's really not good, there are also Li Fuyao and Ye Sandou who came over, and now, the advantage is on Uesugi Qing's side.
"Dong Wenyu... You idiot...! ”
Some suppressed thick baritones sounded in the small courtyard, and the cold gaze of the drunken boy fell on Dong Wenyu, who was sitting paralyzed, as if to pierce him.
"What did you do to this body??"
"Why can't I use any strength?"
Dong Wenyu's eyes widened, his stunned expression was as if it were real, and he retorted in surprise: "What are you talking about? I chose it exactly according to your requirements, and this body can definitely hold your power temporarily! ”
A feeling of dizziness continued to surge in the heart of the drunken boy, and he was soft, like a drunk drunk, unable to stand on his feet.
It's true that the drunken boy is a drunkard, but he can't get drunk.
There is only one answer, there is a problem with this body, and there is still a big problem.
He was already mad at Dong Wenyu's stupidity, he thought that Dong Wenyu would play yin, but in his mind, how could he let him and Uesugi Kiyoshi fight and lose, and then Dong Wenyu would attack again.
As soon as he came up, he played like this, he was ruthless, and he withdrew directly to the dream mirror world, everyone broke up, and he didn't lose anything.
Kedong Wenyu... Surely death.
Dong Wenyu saw that the drunken boy didn't look like he was acting at all, and he was also shocked in his heart, he had done it, but it was not a means to work so quickly.
He said stiffly: "I have to lie to you!" I'm like this! ”
"Your Excellency the Ghost King, if you don't make a move, we will all be finished today!"
Just then, a somewhat mocking laugh came from a corner.
Everyone present looked around and saw a person who shouldn't be here.
Dong Wenyu's henchman, Suzuki Shuma.
He led the way for Uesugi Kiyoshi and his party, and when they came to the sacrificial room, he didn't even take advantage of the chaos to escape, but found a secluded corner, observing the battle situation with relish.
Now, he even laughed out loud.
"Lord Yu is really a noble person who forgets things, you personally ordered me to plant [Soul Snatcher Incense] for this body, and I want to control the wine swallowing boy and seal his soul into this body, and I can't escape... Have you forgotten? ”
"It took me a lot of effort to buy a little bit of soul-snatching incense from those onmyoji."
Without waiting for Suzuki Hidema to continue, the wine swallowing boy spoke angrily.
"Impossible!"
"Even if it is the soul-snatching incense personally blended by the son of the white fox, it is impossible to lock my soul!"
"It's impossible for me to not use any strength at all!!"
Suzuki Shuma laughed lightly and shook his head slowly.
"I know."
"So, I changed the material."
"Before this body was brought here, I fed him a full pot of [Divine Ghost Poison Wine]... This thing is no stranger to your lordship, right? ”
Almost at the same time, the faces of the wine swallowing boy and Dong Wenyu changed.
"Divine Ghost Poison Wine" is the legendary general Yuan Laiguang used to get drunk and swallow the boy, and then cut off his limbs, cut off his head of the poisonous wine, this wine mortals drink it, there is no effect, the ghost clan drinks, even if there is a amount of alcohol that can accept the rivers and seas, it will be drunk with his head covered, unconscious.
It's like a drunken boy now.
"Suzuki Shuma! You... Betray me?! ”
"Ten years ago, when you were twenty years old, you were just a gangster minion, but I took a fancy to your ability, promoted you, and let you enjoy endless glory and wealth... Why did you betray me? ”
"Have you ever wondered what you would be without me?!"
Dong Wenyu's face was full of disbelief, gasping for breath, and the original smug smile and pretended panic all turned into anger, and quietly floated on the fat face covered with fat.
Suzuki Shuma met Dong Wenyu's angry gaze and questioning, and his smile became more and more presumptuous.
"Lord Yu, have you ever thought that I am a person with outstanding ability to take care of most of your chores for you... Why was it just a minion in the first place? Can you still happen to be fancy to you? ”
"It's... Is it a coincidence? ”
Dong Wenyu's expression froze.
Suzuki let out a somewhat eerie ho-ho laugh, his shoulders swaying as if he was holding back a smile, but the expression on his face became more and more crazy.
"When I was ten years old, this cheap life was saved by Lord Jue, without him, I would have died a long time ago! After he trained me for two years, he asked me to leave his side and become a shadow boy for later use. ”
"I spent eight years in an obscure little gangster, and finally you took a fancy to it, and I rose up to become your right-hand man."
"To where we are today... It's been a decade. ”
"Do you know how I've spent the last ten years?"
A hint of a chill of murderous intent rippled at the corners of Suzuki Shuma's mouth, turning into a cold smile.
"I don't want to put you, who are planning to rebel against Lord Jue... Give 10,000 pieces of corpses!! ”
"For the sake of Lord Jue's plan, I endured it."
"Why, do you think that you can hide your behavior of letting your subordinates worship the idol of the drunk-swallowing boy, and even building a secret room in the headquarters?"
"He's just making you proud for a few days!"
"I... It is the blade that will end you, and it is the chess piece left by Lord Jue and stepped out of the general's step! ”
"The god is the ghost poison wine that Lord Jue found, it is the real thing, there is no need to struggle!"
"This is the nemesis of the ghost god called the Wine Swallower!"
"Dong Wenyu... You've lost! ”
Suzuki Shuma turned around suddenly, walked in front of Tobun Maki in a few steps, and knelt on the ground like a jade pillar pushing the gold mountain.
He took out a palm-sized seal from his bosom, raised his hands high, and presented it to Dongwen Maki's eyes.
"Miss, please take the seal!"
"This is what Satoru-sama left for you! In order to prevent being taken away by Dong Wenyu before, it has been kept by me! ”
"Now, it's back to its rightful owner!"
"Master Jue once instructed before his death, this thing contains the heroic soul of the Sixth Heaven Demon King, if the Ghost King swallows some means to press the bottom of the box, and detonate this Buwu seal with spiritual power, it can block its attack."
"The body that has drunk the poisonous wine of the gods, and it is impossible for the drunken swallowing boy to have the strength to continue fighting!"
Not to mention Towen Maki, even Uesugi Kiyoshi was stunned by this change.
He subconsciously set his eyes on Yuichi Kudo.
The ability of this "detective" can discern the hearts of others and recognize lies.
His response was that Yuichi Kudo nodded slightly in disbelief.
These words, is it true??
...
Sure enough, Dong Wenjue couldn't have left nothing for his daughter, so he just left...
The wine swallowing boy gritted his teeth and swept around with a cold gaze, as if he wanted to remember the faces of the people present, and then, the body fell weakly, and the jade statue also showed countless dense cracks, and collapsed with a bang.
He gave up.
The ghost king of the great rivers and mountains has always been brave, but he will not stay here and wait for death, to meet the inevitable defeat, and now he is not even as good as a mortal.
The ghost king's soul returns to the Dream Mirror.
The invisible barrier above the small courtyard to block the rain disappeared, and the torrential rain fell like a waterfall, washing away the blood stains on the ground.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa breathed a sigh of relief, put away the black jade cane, and walked to Uesugi Kiyoshi with a relaxed smile, gently patting him on the shoulder.
"Congratulations, Uesugi-kun, we won."
"It's all over."
Uesugi Kiyoken's eyebrows jumped, and there was no happiness on his face.
"I'm new here... I don't know the rules, IMHO, is that how the Collectibles Association acts? ”
"That's all... It's over? ”
Ryunosuke Akutagawa instantly understood what Uesugi Kiyoshi said, and he shook his head helplessly.
"That's right, Uesugi-kun, we don't have a really effective way to directly destroy the demons and gods right now."
"Eliminating their followers, breaking their wings, killing their secrets and ghosts and gods, cutting off their medium of connection with the present world, and leaving them to retreat in the dream mirror, this is the most common means we use to deal with ghosts and gods now."
"I'm not willing to say that, but that's all we can do."
Uesugi had a clear face like water, his expression was not clear, he didn't speak, but walked around the small courtyard, lowered his body, and shook the corpse on the ground without saying a word.
Maki Higashi-moon was whispering something to Shuma Suzuki, while staring at Higashi-mumi with a wary gaze to prevent him from escaping.
Li Fuyao smiled gently at the corner of his mouth, and walked slowly with Ye San.
Rin Kamiizumi hummed a little unhappily, but she didn't complain about anything.
No one bothered Kiyoshi Usugi .
It's just that as he moves, the expression on his face becomes worse and worse.
In the small courtyard, there were probably hundreds of corpses, and they were like sacks containing goods, which were randomly thrown into the corners, overlapping each other, and only the red blood kept flowing out.
Walking around, Uesugi Kiyoshi's expression was already ugly and scary.
At this moment, a sudden feeling of dizziness hit him, and half a meter in front of him, in the void, a little crack suddenly appeared, and slowly expanded in scale.
In a trance, Uesugi Kiyoshi seemed to have a big mountain blocking his way.
The sky is a beautiful and eerie purple, the sun is a dazzling blood-red color, and a majestic and steep mountain stretches in front of you, and the mountain is cloudy and windy, and there are green seedlings and red leaves, and the sea of clouds rolls.
At the foot of the mountain, there is a boundary monument.
"Great rivers and mountains"!
Uesugi Kiyoshi felt a pang in his heart, and immediately understood that this is... Ghost Domain!
The dream mirror world of the Lord of the Great Rivers and Mountains!
In the next second, there was a burst of clarity in his mind, and the illusion in front of him dissipated into smoke and clouds, and he returned to the small courtyard.
Ryunosuke Akutagawa pointed at his forehead with a somewhat anxious expression.
Seeing him recover, he breathed a sigh of relief and was a little relieved.
"This is the dream mirror crack made by the drunken boy, and he is sending you an invitation to plunge into his world."
"As I said, this invitation can be refused, Uesugi-kun, as long as you use your mind and adhere to the belief of [refusal], you will not fall into it, this method of forcibly pulling people into the world of dream mirrors is generally not suitable for transcendents."
Uesugi Kiyoshi's gaze was deep, and he exhaled a breath of turbidity and looked straight at Ryunosuke Akutagawa.
“...”
"What if I don't want to refuse?"
Ryunosuke Akutagawa was stunned for a moment, and asked puzzled, "What are you talking about?" ”
Uesugi Kiyoshi replied to the question and asked, "I remember you said that Master broke into the dream mirror of the ghost and god back then, severely injured him, and almost killed him directly. ”
"Am I to be understood--if I enter the dream mirror of the drunken boy and cut him down... He's going to die? ”
Ryunosuke Akutagawa looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi dumbfounded, and exclaimed, "Hey! You don't want to..."
Uesugi clenched his fists and swept around the corpses scattered around him again.
He sighed faintly.
"I just went to investigate, and these bodies... None of them are gangsters. ”
"They... It's just some ordinary people. ”
Uesugi Kiyoshi pointed to several lifeless corpses pitching in the corner, his expression was obscurely complex.
"Some of them are workers who come to Tokyo to work, and they do manual work, and their muscles are a little deformed."
"Some of them are just homeless people who can be seen everywhere on the streets."
"There are even children... A junior high school student younger than me..."
"They... Don't give a damn. ”
Akutagawa Ryunosuke also sighed and said in a deep voice: "Uesugi-kun, don't you understand, this country is like this. ”
"Here, weakness is a sin, and you don't want to blame you for the death of these people."
Uesugi Kiyoshi shook his head.
"Of course I wouldn't think so, don't worry."
"I understand what you're saying."
There was a hint of remembrance in his gaze, but more of an inexplicable indignation.
"Because I understand that weakness is a sin."
"So for as long as I can remember, I've worked hard, hard, and hard again."
"When I didn't come into contact with transcendence, I wanted to get a high degree and become a so-called human being."
"After coming into contact with the transcendental, I tried my best to practice swordsmanship, and I didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, just to not end up like them."
"But... Even if weakness is a sin, they... Sin does not lead to death! ”
Uesugi Kiyoshi's voice gradually became higher.
"You say that I suddenly committed the disease of the Virgin, or that I am sad that the rabbit died and the fox died... It's not over! ”
"Maybe they are all at the bottom of society, and even if they disappear, no one will care, and maybe even if there is no today, they will die one day."
"Died under the weight of life, and died depressed in poverty."
"But they don't deserve to die here, because the so-called [ghosts and gods] will be sacrificed and lose their lives at the slightest thought."
"This world shouldn't be like this!"
"Do you understand?"
Of course Ryunosuke Akutagawa understood.
Or rather... In fact, this is also the original intention of the establishment of the Collectibles Association, to destroy ghosts and gods and protect human beings.
But in the ghost and god disasters again and again, this level of sacrifice, he has become numb to watch.
For ghosts and gods, human beings are like cattle and sheep, just a kind of "food".
When people eat meat, do they sympathize with dead cattle and sheep?
In the same way, in the eyes of ghosts and gods, human life is nothing.
"Nobody cares about that..."
Ryunosuke Akutagawa's expression was also a little depressed, as if he was infected by Uesugi Kiyoshi.
At first, his reaction to this kind of thing was much more intense than that of Uesugi Kiyoshi, but after he got used to it, his blood was cold and his heart was cold, and he couldn't save everyone.
"It doesn't matter if no one cares, I'll just take care of it."
"When the road is uneven, sweep it with a sword, and I only want to be wronged in my life."
"Master said that the sword heart is actually a person's belief, then, this is my sword heart."
"Grievances and grievances are clearly rewarded, since I bumped into this matter today, then I will ask for their wrongdoing!"
"Dajiangshan, I'll go for a trip!"
"Well, I have a reason why I have to go."
Seeing Uesugi Kiyoshi so impulsive, Akutagawa Ryunosuke was a little anxious and said, "Uesugi-kun, calm down, the dream mirror is the home of ghosts and gods, why are you..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Kiyoshi Uesugi.
"With the sword in my hand, I have slain gods and ghosts!"
"President Akutagawa!"
Uesugi Kiyoshi's salutation became formal, and his tone was extremely serious.
"Remember what I said the other day, I would like to use my body as a sword to kill all the evil demons in the world."
"I am..."
"It's hard to settle!"
“...”
"I'll take care of you here... I'll go back as soon as I go. ”
"I have a way to get out, you don't have to worry about me, the ghost king of the great rivers and mountains will not be able to take my life!"
With that, Uesugi Kiyoshi resolutely closed his eyes slowly, and the scene in front of him blurred again, a strange light, and the world changed.
He actually has a lot of shortcomings, one of which is... Stubborn.
It's hard for anyone to sway the decision he makes.
Now, three points of resentment and seven points of anger have all turned into a lonely heart, hidden in the eyes that are as heavy as water.
If you take a sip of wine, you can combine the sword qi and turn into an incomparable edge and slash out.
Destroy the Shura field in front of this.
Cut through this heart.