flstandardbreds Chapter 148: Plot Progression
Chapter 148: Plot Progression
"It's done!"
With an excited shout, Li Yichen was the first to activate his markings.
As for the transparent world, Cao Zhi was the first to master it!
Although Feng Feifei was a little slower than the other two, she also broke through on the same day!
It has been some time since the teachings on the practice of markings and the transparent world began.
To be honest, these three people are also exceptionally talented. If they were born in Li Muyang's world, they could achieve great success based on their cultivation talent alone, at least reaching the Integration Realm. Given time, it wouldn't be impossible for them to become Mahayana cultivators.
Now that they have the resources of all the heavens and myriad worlds, their achievements will only be greater!
Li Yichen independently developed a breathing method based on the principles of Tai Chi Yin and Yang. Judging from this alone, his talent might be truly terrifying, reaching a level that is both profound and mysterious.
Cao Zhi, on the other hand, comprehended a breathing method based on the concepts in "The Art of War: Military Maneuvering". Therefore, he was as swift as the wind, as slow as the forest, as aggressive as fire, as immovable as a mountain, as unpredictable as the shadows, and as swift as thunder.
As mentioned before, Feng Feifei uses Ice Breathing, but her abilities go beyond the realm of breathing techniques; they're more like superpowers! Even without her Nichirin Blade, she can unleash incredibly high combat power, which is almost like a game-changer!
Seeing the achievements of the three, Li Muyang felt quite proud. He had taught them all step by step, so how could he not be proud for a while?
Wait a minute, let me put my hands on my hips for a bit!
Is it possible for an ordinary person to comprehend Li Yichen's Tai Chi diagram? Li Muyang himself is completely bewildered by it! He even doubts whether others can learn it at all.
Seeing how quickly the three mastered the markings and the Transparent World, the other pillars were also filled with admiration, but there was no jealousy in their hearts. They were not petty people, and each of them could feel that they had touched a little bit of the threshold! It wouldn't be long before they could also unlock their markings.
Li Muyang's remaining three disciples, the Shi Tou brothers and Kanroji Mitsuri, were a little disappointed. They were all taught by the same master, yet they couldn't break through his moves… ugh! They were definitely a little disappointed at being a step behind, but they also had more motivation! Keep going!
The next day, Li Muyang was awakened by a series of knocks on the door. As soon as he opened his eyes and pushed the door open, a slender and voluptuous figure pounced on him with a "bear hug," giving Li Muyang a fierce "hug and kill" move!
"Teacher, teacher! I've awakened my markings too!" Kanroji Mitsuri exclaimed excitedly.
Li Muyang X_X: ……
This made the two brothers, Shi Tou and Shi Tou, who came with them, gasp in surprise. They sincerely admired their master. To be honest, only Li Muyang could withstand the strength of their junior sister!
They can't take it! A blow like that would probably break their ribs! They'll have to go to the Butterfly Mansion for treatment.
Even Li Yichen, Cao Zhi, and Feng Feifei, caught off guard, couldn't withstand Ganlu Temple's strength! A beautiful young girl's playful punches to your chest—you can't afford to hurt her, young man!
After being taught by Li Muyang, Kanroji Mitsuri's strength may have become even more terrifying.
Of course, in Li Muyang's eyes, he's still like a child... right?
Li Muyang struggled out of the embrace of the Lianzhu disciple, both amused and exasperated. He gently pried open her seemingly slender arms, ruffled her hair, and encouraged her, "Not bad, not bad!"
"Hehehe..." Encouraged, Kanroji Mitsuri chuckled happily, feeling that she could finally help her teacher!
As disciples, they all knew very well how strong Li Muyang was, including Li Yichen and the other two who had mentioned something about Li Muyang in the past... he almost killed Doma in one move.
Poor Doma, the mighty Upper Moon Two, has been reduced to a piece of trash who can be instantly killed in the Demon Slayer Corps.
Therefore, the brothers Mitsuri and Tokito, who had received help from Li Muyang and resolved their inner conflicts, always had the idea of repaying his kindness. Not knowing what they could do, they bravely killed demons to repay the kindness of his redemption and teaching.
Unfortunately, even with Li Muyang's best efforts in teaching and tailoring his instruction to each student's individual needs, the three of them were still slightly weaker than the trio. The reason for this was their limited perspective and mindset; the trio was indeed far behind the locals.
Even film and television works have broadened their horizons considerably, and their minds have become more steadfast through training, naturally making their cultivation speed faster.
There's nothing we can do but hope that we'll have the chance to take them to see a wider world in the future.
"Ahem, Master, the Lord has summoned us to come over," Tokito Ichiro said with a light cough.
"What is it?" Li Muyang turned his head and asked.
Muichiro Tokito replied, "The Insect Pillar and Water Pillar brought back a Demon Slayer Corps member. He's been secretly keeping a demon, his sister..."
Well, it seems that Tanjiro Kamado and his sister have been discovered by the Demon Slayer Corps.
It's not a big problem. Li Muyang has already mentioned this to Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and Miss Tamayo has also spoken up for the Kamado siblings, as well as Giyu Tomioka and Sakonji Urokodaki... a whole group of people have vouched for Tanjiro and his sister.
Li Muyang waved his hand and said, "Let's go! Let's go take a look!"
As soon as they arrived, they saw the Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa, holding his sword and preparing to stab the wooden box containing Nezuko.
Li Muyang's face darkened, and he flashed to his side, grabbing the sword blade.
Upon seeing Li Muyang, Shinazugawa Sanemi stopped what he was doing, tried to draw his sword but couldn't, and obediently asked, "Old Li, what are you doing?"
The unruly Wind Pillar became much more obedient after being beaten up several times by Li Muyang. This guy in front of you can not only beat you into serious injury, but you will also have to receive his treatment at the Butterfly House afterwards... How embarrassing is that?
Even the proud and arrogant couldn't stand this kind of treatment.
He might be stubborn and refuse treatment, but the problem is that Li Muyang is indeed the most skilled doctor; no one else can cure him as quickly!
“This child was raised by me. She has no ill will towards humans and has the potential to fully regain her humanity,” Li Muyang replied solemnly. He then turned to Ubuyashiki Kagaya, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and repeated, “I swear on my life that if this child really becomes a cannibal, I will personally deal with her.”
The other pillars were initially surprised to see Li Muyang standing in defense of Nezuko, but after a moment of stunned silence, they made no further moves or expressed any opinions. They all trusted Li Muyang's character and medical skills! Perhaps he really could cure someone who had become a demon!
There are records of even those who have stopped breathing being brought back to life. Does such superb medical skill need any explanation?
Kagaya Ubuyashiki was both shocked and gratified by Li Muyang's authority. His group of pillars finally had their own opinions besides his!
Even if it comes from someone else, it's still a good start!
However, just to be on the safe side, we should still test the waters, and also to give the other Demon Slayer Corps members an explanation.
Simply put, it involves using human blood to tempt Nezuko and see if she reacts to it.
Without hesitation, Shinazugawa Sanemi immediately slashed his own arm, presenting the bleeding arm to Nezuko.
Nezuko (￢_￢) looked at the mentally challenged person with disdain and turned her head away.
Sanemi Shinazugawa was in an awkward position, but he had no reason to fight back, so he could only reluctantly hand his arm to Li Muyang for treatment... Ah! Old Li, why are you using so much force!
Li Muyang snorted lightly, "Weren't you so tough? You cut your arm so readily, if you're so capable, don't come to me for treatment!"
Yes, this is definitely not revenge!
Sanemi Shinazugawa chuckled ingratiatingly, but his smile only made him look more frightening. Even though the scars had been healed, it still looked rather eerie.
In fact, when Li Muyang stepped forward, he no longer had any intention of testing the waters; his subsequent actions were merely a reflection of his personality.
Tanjiro, who was being held down by the Serpent Pillar, breathed a sigh of relief. Even though he knew Nezuko had no interest in human blood anymore, he was still worried that something might go wrong, since Teacher Lee had risked his life to guarantee it!
All I can say is that the child is too naive and innocent!
The Butterfly Sisters noticed the situation and offered to take care of the Kamado siblings. They prepared to take Tanjiro to get treatment first, since Tanjiro and the others had just gone through a battle and his injuries had not yet healed.
Even though Tanjiro is stronger than in the original story, facing Rui, a Lower Rank demon, and his brother, the Spider, is still a bit dangerous.
The difference is that this time, it was indeed Tanjiro who killed Spider Boy! It wasn't Giyu Tomioka who arrived to finish him off.
Just kidding! How could a student taught by Old Li be worse than the original storyline?
As Tanjiro was being taken away by the Butterfly Sisters, Kagaya Ubuyashiki casually remarked, "Mr. Tanjiro, please give my regards to Ms. Tamayo!"
Tanjiro (●─●): "Huh?"
The young man was puzzled. Didn't Lady Tamayo say they didn't trust the Demon Slayer Corps? Why does it seem like the Master is quite familiar with Tamayo and the others? And when did he reveal that he knew Tamayo and the others?
Li Muyang, who left with him, shook his head. This silly boy really wasn't faking it.
It's understandable that concern can cloud judgment.
Just arrived at the Butterfly House.
"Boom!"
"Ah! Teacher, what are you doing!" As expected of the Pillar, Tanjiro, after taking a two-finger strike from Li Muyang, just covered his head and muttered a complaint.
The two butterfly sisters next to her covered their mouths and chuckled softly.
"A mere Lower Moon Five! And you've been brought to such a sorry state?" Li Muyang rubbed his fingers, exasperated with the stubborn kid, and lectured him, "You're a user of Sun Breathing! Put some effort into it!"
"Any one of your senior brothers and sisters could easily beat a Lower Moon like a rookie! Tanjiro! Your training isn't enough! Once you're healed, you'll have extra training!"
"Yes!" Tanjiro answered, sitting up straight, showing no sign of being annoyed by the prospect of extra training.
Hearing the commotion, Tanjiro's two friends also ran over: Zenitsu Agatsuma, who uses Thunder Breathing, and Inosuke Hashibira, who uses Beast Breathing.
Seeing that Tanjiro was unharmed, the two breathed a sigh of relief. Harboring a demon was a capital offense for the Demon Slayer Corps! They never expected him to escape unscathed.
"Alright, just focus on recovering. We can talk about other things later," Kanae Kocho comforted him.
Shinobu Kocho also spoke up, saying, "Don't worry, with Mr. Li and us here, your injuries will heal in just a few days. After that, it will be rehabilitation training and special training!"
Since her sister is still alive, Shinobu Kocho is much more relaxed, and the fake smile that she always had on her face in the original story is no longer there, which is a good thing, right?