Chapter 5: Light and Shadow
There are two sides to everything in the world, yin and yang, good and evil.
In the past hundred years, while exorcists have confronted demons, they have also been divided internally.
Some people believe that demons are messengers of the gods, beings beyond humans, and they possess powers that humans cannot reach. If you combine your own power with the power of demons, what extent will it be?
Thus, the evil way of serving demons appeared.
Among them, the most powerful and powerful is an organization known as the "Shadow Warriors". How powerful are they? If the three masters control the surface of Japan, then the Shadow Warriors control the dark side of Japan.
It is said that even some state institutions have their people. Well, it's about the same as Team America's Hydra.
They seem to have made some kind of deal with the demons, gaining demonic power, and in addition to greatly increasing their strength, their lifespan has also increased.
The leader of the Shadow Warriors, Oribe Masatsuna, and the twelve elite masters known as the "Twelve Taibao" have lived for hundreds of years from the beginning of the establishment of the Shadow Warriors to the present.
They worship demons, seek power, and hate light and justice, and these guys, who are no longer worthy of being called humans, are gradually beginning to demonize themselves.
"These rats have been working against exorcists for hundreds of years, and they have always had one purpose from ancient times to the present day - to rule Japan and establish a country where demons are legal." Miss Sky Fox was dismissive, "As long as I'm still here, they'll never succeed." β
Lin Tianxiang asked while acting as Queen Mosia's translator, "So, is that why you come out to hunt them every night?" But have you ever wondered if it's a bit difficult to fight against a demon-backed force on your own? In case ......"
"I've been aware of this for a long time." Although Miss Tianhu was wearing a mask, Lin Tianxiang could feel a smile under her mask, which was a smile from the consciousness and courage of a samurai when he went to the battlefield. "Because that's what I'm here for."
"What about the three major families? What about the government? They just look at it? β
Of course, they have taken action, but after all, they are limited, and it is better to ask for others than for themselves. If everything depends on the state, then what chivalrous people are needed? So he prayed to them that it would be better to pick up the sword himself and save the world. β
I have to admit that Lin Tianxiang admires people like her very much. Her words made him unable to calm down for a long time. wanted to say something, wanted to argue about something, but was irrefutable by her momentum. In the end, only wry smiles and sighs remained.
"Miyamoto Musashi has a good saying...... Who can stop the young samurai from dying? Lin Tianxiang looked at the bright moon in the sky and smiled at the mysterious warrior, "I like people like you." β
Moxia was suddenly stunned, although she didn't quite understand what Lin Tianxiang said, she always felt that he said something terrible, and hurriedly grabbed Lin Tianxiang's arm "Nani Nani".
And Miss Tianhu was also slightly surprised by such a straightforward statement, "Is this a confession......?" β
"If that's what you think, then it's okay." Lin Tianxiang jokingly replied, he is not Chen Zishao, see one and love the other. He just admired her spirit. "That's right...... Is it okay for that guy to leave it alone? β
He was referring to a red-clothed ninja wearing a red hat not far away.
In this way, he stood quietly on the lotus leaves in the river.
Judging from the momentum exuded, the strength is at least a few dimensions stronger than the captain of the yellow-clothed ninja just now.
The red-clothed ninja appeared from the time the three of them were talking, but since he hadn't done anything, the three of them left it alone.
Now that the conversation is over, it is natural to meet this uninvited guest.
"Oh? Are the last words finally finished? The red-clothed ninja pulled out the two knives behind his back, jumped onto Kinkakuji, and walked towards the three of them with murderous intent.
"The ...... of the Red Clothes Is the guy called "Red Shadow" in the Twelve Taipo? "Miss Tianhu really looks like she knows the Shadow Martial Arts very well, and even the identity of this person can be seen at a glance." It's really strange, why do you guys who haven't come out for hundreds of years suddenly want to breathe fresh air on the ground? β
"Because of your presence, it is very troublesome for the chief." Red Shadow said nonchalantly, the two knives reflecting the scarlet light, "So, I'll come to solve this problem." β
"That is to say, if you didn't sneak attack me before, did you think it was easy?"
"This is just one of them, and the second is that I don't understand the amorous enough to interrupt the conversation of a few destined people."
"Heh......" Miss Tianhu held the hilt of the knife and stood still, "The Shadow Martial Taibao, who has killed countless people, thinks that he is a gentleman enough...... Don't you think it's ridiculous? β
The sword light flashed, and a slash that was difficult to detect with the naked eye was sent out in an instant.
Dingββ
The crisp sound of collision meant that Miss Sky Fox's blow did not succeed.
"Muda (useless)." Red Shadow sneered, and he easily flicked Miss Skyfox's sword away, "Is this your swordsmanship?" Still too slow. β
The sword used by Akakage has a wide blade, and it looks like it feels a little heavier than ordinary weapons, but he can easily take the Iai slash just now, which proves that his arrogance has capital.
The Shadow Warriors are indeed very strong, not to mention, he has not yet used "demon power".
"Need help?" Lin Tianxiang, who has always been nosy, suddenly spoke.
However, Miss Sky Fox shook her head lightly and said, "No need. After adjusting his stance, he no longer distanced himself from the red shadow, and rushed over with an arrow step.
The two of them fought amazingly, but Lin Tianxiang and Moxiya felt that something was wrong......
"Although I don't know the sword, I ...... Ms. Skyfox's sword makes me feel different from before. Mothea pinched her nose and mused.
In the previous confrontation, Sky Fox's sword was like a peerless one, and there was a desperate sense of oppression. Both speed and power have reached unimaginable levels.
Lin Tianxiang can be sure that there will never be three people in the world who can have this kind of swordsmanship.
And now...... is such a swordsman, but he was suppressed. The sword's attack seems to be fierce, but in fact it is full of flaws, not to mention the red shadow, even the leader of the yellow-clothed ninja who was killed in seconds just now can resist.
"Did she deliberately have reservations......" Lin Tianxiang thought of this answer in his heart.
Miss Tianhu has no backer behind her, and it is indeed not advisable to be too ostentatious to be the enemy of such a huge force. If the Shadow Warriors felt that she was a threat enough, it would not be impossible to annihilate her even if they were to go out to annihilate her.
Keeping a low profile and growing steadily is king.
But...... If so, then there is a contradiction.
Red Shadow is one of the Taibao, no matter whether Bao retains his strength or not, as long as he hangs up, the Shadow Warriors will definitely pay attention to this "Sky Fox", and it is an inevitable trend to rise from "trouble" to "threat". Unless she chooses to flee in this battle, it will give people a feeling of "It turns out that this guy is nothing more than that." "Feelings.
But will she run away?
Then, on the premise of not revealing his strength, and not letting the shadow warriors attract attention, the only way is Lin Tianxiang's help, so that the conclusion will be defined as, "The guy who needs assistance to barely defeat the members of the Twelve Taibao...... It's not too much of a threat, and there's still no need to make a big move. β
Therefore, Lin Tianxiang asked if he needed help.
But she refused.
In other words, she had no intention of acting in a low-key manner from the beginning.
Just as Lin Tianxiang was pondering, the battle situation changed.
Red Shadow, suppressed!
To be precise, it was suppressed by the swordsmanship in this state of the Sky Fox. From beginning to end, she didn't use the same outstanding swordsmanship as she did against the yellow-clothed ninjas.
"How is that possible? You guy...... How, exactly? "Chiying's question is also Lin Tianxiang's question.
"I just learned your swordsmanship and found a flaw." Miss Sky Fox replied enthusiastically, "Now that I have mastered your swordsmanship, I naturally understand its flaws and use them. This is a sword technique that I know - the Ten Thousand Swords Induction Method. β
"You're saying you learned my swordsmanship in the confrontation just now? How could such a thing be! "Red Shadow gradually loses her composure and captures the key message in her words." Wait, this is just one of your swordsmanship? In other words, did you just mean it all along? β
"Then I'll show you something." Her momentum changed suddenly, and even the air around her sank. "Tenjinliu - eyebrows and snow."
But seeing Miss Tianhu's body leaning forward slightly, the horse stepped deeply, and quickly changed her moves......
In an instant, the katana disappeared from Akakage's sight.
The knife was not retracted into the scabbard, but it was still a game, and the speed was above it.
Then, Akakage's movements stopped, and his body slowly fell.
An extra "X" cleft in his chest.
No sheath dwelling, two knives in a moment!
It was the first time Lin Tianxiang had seen someone who could perform swordsmanship to such an extent.
Tenjinryu ...... This genre has never been heard of.
"It's not over yet, this group of monsters is not so easy to hang up."
Under everyone's gaze, Red Shadow, who was supposed to be impossible to survive, stood up like a zombie...... A violent energy filled the radius in an instant, and then a huge centipede emerged from his back.
There was actually a centipede possessed in his body?