Demon Slayer: Strength Gained with Every Swing of the Sword

"What is your name?"

Akaza asked with a smile.

"Zhong Chuan Feng Yu! Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps!"

Feng Yu responded.

"Feng Yu, I am Akaza. I can see the fighting spirit within you burning fiercely. Let me tell you why you will never step into the highest realm—because you are human. Because you will grow old. Because you will die."

"Become a demon, Zhong Chuan Feng Yu!"

Akaza extended a hand in invitation.

"As long as you become a demon, whether it's a hundred years or two hundred, you can keep growing stronger. Come with me and explore the highest realm!"

"Heh, do you mean becoming something like you, a creature that cannot see the light of day? Akaza, how long has it been since you last felt the warmth of the sun?"

Feng Yu said expressionlessly.

"Such a pity. You still choose to become like those inferior creatures, growing old and weakening slowly!"

Akaza's smile faded, and he coldly stared at Feng Yu.

"How do you know that I am weaker than you?"

Feng Yu sneered.

"Really?"

Akaza's eyes flickered, and the ground beneath his feet suddenly sank.

"Technique deployed, Destruction Kill—Luo Needle!"

Blood-red snowflake symbols appeared from the ground beneath, slowly turning blue.

"If you don't want to become a demon, then you shall die!"

Akaza struck a combat pose and smiled.

Feng Yu took a deep breath, adjusting his state.

Clang

The Onikiri in his hand began to emit a blood-red mist.

"Whoosh!"

Akaza disappeared in an instant and attacked Feng Yu.

Thud!

Feng Yu blocked with his sword and counterattacked!

Boom!

The speed of their attacks was so fast that both demons and humans in the area couldn't keep up with their movements.

All that could be seen was a flash of light and the soil flying into the air.

Akaza's speed was incredible, and each punch carried terrifying power.

"So far, no pillar I've killed has ever been called a 'Pillar of Light,' and no one has ever agreed to become a demon!"

Bang bang bang!

Akaza relentlessly threw punches, while Feng Yu used his sword to block each blow.

"Damn, I can't break free..."

At this moment, Feng Yu wanted to focus solely on fighting Akaza, but he could see the evil demons lurking nearby, while his own team was unarmed and vulnerable.

He feared that if he didn't stay alert to the surrounding demons, his comrades would be slaughtered!

He could only keep defending, hoping that Shinobu Kochou would arrive soon.

Akaza noticed Feng Yu was distracted even while fighting him and angrily shouted, "How dare you! How dare you fight me while being distracted!"

Even more terrifying energy gathered in Akaza's fist, and Feng Yu sensed something was wrong, quickly stepping back.

But Akaza's attack speed was too fast.

Boom!

A massive sound echoed.

Dust and smoke cleared.

Akaza stood there coldly, his fist blocked by Feng Yu's sword.

"Very good, very good, your strength is the greatest I've seen among the pillars!"

"Hahaha!"

Akaza's eyes gleamed with excitement.

"I'll ask you again. Are you sure you don't want to become a demon and join me in exploring the highest realm?"

Akaza withdrew his hand, which had been injured by Onikiri, and arrogantly demonstrated its rapid healing in front of Feng Yu.

"See? This is the healing ability of a demon. No matter how serious the injury, it heals in an instant, and we have eternal life!"

"Why refuse to become a demon? As someone who pursues the highest realm in martial arts, only those chosen can become demons! Yet you turn your nose up at it!"

Akaza launched another assault.

Feng Yu seized the opportunity.

"Total Concentration: Water Breathing, Fifth Form—Whirlpool!"

Blue-white waves of water swirled with the movement of Onikiri.

Slash!

Akaza's hand was severed.

Crimson blood gushed from the severed arm, but in an instant, it regrew, and the attack continued.

Feng Yu responded with a change of moves to block the attacks.

Powerful gusts of wind formed around them, destroying the trees in the area and turning the ground into an open space.

"Ugly aging, powerless weakness! This is humanity! I can't stand it!"

Akaza became more agitated with each word, his attacks growing faster and more ferocious.

Feng Yu could only defend, constantly searching for an opening, waiting for Shinobu Kochou to arrive.

"Hahaha, this is fun! Fun!"

"I'm going to kill you, turn you into the stepping stone for me to enter the highest realm!"

Akaza leapt into the air.

"Destruction Kill—Void Form!"

His fist swung toward Feng Yu.

"Here it comes!"

Boom!

Feng Yu sensed a tremendous force charging toward him and swung Onikiri downward to intercept it.

The powerful gust erupted behind him.

Then came a series of five attacks.

Feng Yu quickly detected the incoming attacks and rapidly swung Onikiri, blocking each strike, though the sheer force pushed him back step by step.

Feng Yu planted his foot firmly, halting his retreat!

But Akaza didn't give him a moment's rest, continuing to unleash Destruction Kill—Void Form.

Feng Yu took a deep breath.

"Total Concentration: Water Breathing, Third Form—Flowing Dance!"

Blue-white waves began to appear as Feng Yu's figure flashed rapidly, dodging Akaza's attacks.

Boom boom boom!

Akaza's strikes hit the ground, causing multiple loud crashes.

The evil demons watching from the sidelines dared not make a sound, eyes wide in awe as they witnessed the battle between the two.

Each of Akaza's attacks left a massive crater in the ground.

Feng Yu leapt into the air, and massive waves of blue-white water surged behind him.

"Total Concentration: Water Breathing, Twelfth Form—Raging Giant Wave!"

Akaza's face lit up with delight, and he smiled, "Are you finally going to fight back?"

"Destruction Kill—Annihilation!"

Terrifying energy exploded from Akaza's fist, sending shockwaves through the air.

Boom!

Akaza's Annihilation blocked Feng Yu's counterattack.

The two continued to change their moves midair, relentlessly attacking each other.

Below, some of the evil demons began to stir, eyeing the helpless Demon Slayer Corps members.

A Grade-A member gripped his sword nervously, watching the approaching demons.

"What should I do... I can't hold back this many demons..."

The Grade-A member sank into despair as Feng Yu was drawn into the fight with Akaza, and he was the only one left with combat ability.

Suddenly,

"Caw caw, Sunlight Blaze!"

A powerful beam of light shot from behind the Grade-A member, striking the demon horde.

"Ahhh!"

The demons struck by the light screamed in agony, their bodies turning to ash in an instant.

"Kid, did you forget that I'm here too?"

Xiao Hei, the giant crow, descended from the sky and landed beside the Grade-A member.

"This is... Lord Feng Yu's Crow!"

"How is it so powerful... And its feathers have turned light yellow..."

The Grade-A member stared in shock at Xiao Hei.

"Kid, stop dawdling! Get ready for battle!"

Xiao Hei felt an immense sense of danger with Feng Yu absent and shouted up to the sky at the fighting Feng Yu.

"Don't worry, Master, leave the rest to me! I'll protect these people!"

Feng Yu had sensed Xiao Hei's arrival when the demons below started to move. He knew Xiao Hei was trying to prevent him from getting distracted.

Although Xiao Hei had grown stronger after evolving, it was still not enough. There were just too many demons.

With just Xiao Hei and the Grade-A member, they couldn't hold them back, and Feng Yu couldn't go help!

"Oh? That crow is interesting. It can emit a beam that kills demons... Looks like it can't be left alive either..."

Akaza gazed at Xiao Hei below with surprise, then chuckled.

"Hmph!"

Feng Yu saw Akaza's attention shift to Xiao Hei, and his attacks grew even more intense and faster.

But his mind was still partly focused on the battlefield below, worried for Xiao Hei's safety.

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