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Eight gaping, blood-red mouths, reeking of poison, lunged at Zhong Li from all sides.
According to legend, Shuten-dōji was the son of Yamata no Orochi.
Born with the bloodline of Yamata no Orochi, he can use the power of Yamata no Orochi.
That is why it is said to possess unparalleled power.
He was given the title of "Child of God" among monsters.
Eight large snakes appeared and attacked.
"Well done! Take this attack with a thousand times the power of your entire body!"
Zhongli roared excitedly.
The demonic spear briefly deflected Shuten-dōji's spiked club, then black energy surged from his arms, causing them to instantly swell to twice their original size.
With a baseball swinging motion, he unleashed a furious sweep, combining the power of his entire body a thousand times that of the God-Slaying Demon Gun.
Rumble!
A circular shock wave spread out in all directions.
The entire battlefield was scraped away by another layer, dropping several meters.
Shuten-dōji, along with the manifested Yamata no Orochi, was instantly blasted away.
Boom!
Finally, with a deafening roar, it crashed into the invisible wall at the edge of the battlefield.
Wow.
Shuten-dōji, who had been unharmed until now, suffered such a terrifying blow that he spat out blood from his mouth without restraint.
The armor around his waist was torn when he was hit, and his body was twisted and contorted as he lay prone on the ground.
Zhongli used Dark Depravity, combining it with a ferocious strike from the God-Slaying Demon Spear.
It almost smashed Shuten-dōji in two.
If Zhongli intended to use the tip of the Demon Spear, it would probably be cut in two on the spot.
Beat to this extent.
Shuten-dōji realized that he was no match for Zhongli, and in frustration, he pounded the ground.
"It's a pity that I'm only in ghost form right now."
If my body recovers and I return, I will never lose.
That's right, Shuten-dōji is not complete.
It is currently just a ghost in spirit form.
To know his true form, one must know that he is a legendary monster, not a ghost.
The power we possess is incomparable to what we have now.
Furthermore, it possesses a regenerative power comparable to immortality.
How could he be lying on the ground unable to get up because his lumbar spine was broken? It must be so frustrating.
In fact, Shuten-dōji in his ghost form is not without the ability to recover.
However, the battlefield was too small.
He couldn't command the wandering spirits to come and be devoured by him to restore his health.
Recovery ability is limited.
Of course, he could recover if he could devour Zhongli's flesh and blood, but he couldn't.
However, given the current situation, even if it is restored, it will not change the course of the battle.
Zhongli, who had already arrived in front of him, pointed his spear at Shuten-dōji, a look of realization in his eyes.
"Isn't this the kind of strength you should have?"
I knew it! How could Shuten-dōji, one of the three great yokai of cherry blossoms, be so weak?
So it was incomplete after all.
Indeed, how could a demon race, a legendary monster, manifest itself in the form of a demon spirit?
It's unlikely that just a broken lumbar vertebra would render someone unable to move.
After pounding the ground in frustration, Shuten-dōji's pent-up emotions dissipated somewhat.
I struggled to turn over and lay on my back looking at the sky.
"Sorry, brother, this fight didn't give you enough fun. Let's get started."
Watching Shuten-dōji calmly face his death.
Zhongli thought for a moment, then put his gun down and extended his hand in invitation.
"Shuten, you're just my type. How about becoming my underling?"
Upon hearing this, Shuten-dōji, who was calmly awaiting his death, was taken aback.
Then he grinned.
"Hey, bro."
I am a great demon, the king of demons.
Do you think I would submit to others?
"Don't joke around."
Shuten-dōji's refusal was obvious.
Zhongli then gave up on recruiting Shuten-dōji.
In fact, he could have easily used his dual skills to brainwash Shuten-dōji and turn him into his underling.
But just like I said before.
Shuten-dōji suited his taste perfectly; like him, he was a battle maniac, a violence fanatic, and a martial arts enthusiast.
Therefore, Zhongli did not intend to use the Dual-Hand Technique to brainwash Shuten-dōji.
Even though it doesn't benefit me, it's still very satisfying.
"Alright, then I'll send you on your way."
With that, Zhongli raised his Demon Spear, ready to deliver a swift and deadly blow.
At that moment, Shuten-dōji suddenly asked a question.
"Brother, what's your name?"
Zhongli responded calmly.
"His surname is Zhong, and his given name is Li, Zhong Li."
Upon hearing this, Shuten-dōji nodded, a wistful smile on his face, and made a promise.
"Zhongli, I'll remember you."
Once my physical body recovers and I return, I will seek to fight you again.
At that time, I will be complete and the strongest version of myself.
If you could defeat me back then, why wouldn't I submit to you?
Upon hearing this, Zhong Li's lips slowly curved upwards, and anticipation shone in his eyes.
"So you can recover."
Okay, I'll be waiting for your next resurrection battle, brother.
As he spoke, Zhongli thrust his spear into Shuten-dōji's heart, and the ghostly body began to gradually dissipate.
As Shuten-dōji gradually faded away, he heard Zhongli call him brother at the end, and there was a clear sense of expectation in his voice, so he couldn't help but laugh heartily.
"Zhongli, do you acknowledge me now?"
Haha, since that's the case, I'll leave a little something for my brother.
This is to make up for the fact that this battle didn't satisfy you..."
The last words spoken by Shuten-dōji before he vanished.
A small portion of the supernatural power that should have returned to the heavens and earth re-condensed, transforming into a red gourd tied with a knot.
[Ding, the superior supernatural being Shuten-dōji has been exterminated.]
[Received 8 spiritual sources.]
Zhongli's eyes caught an unexpected glimpse of something.
"Shuten is quite generous; he even knows to leave a gift. Let me see what it is."
As he spoke, Zhongli took the red gourd into his hand and examined it using his spirit-observing technique.
【Sake-swallowing gourd】
[Level]: Superior Supernatural Item
【ability】:
Devour and Absorb: Select a target life form and generate a huge suction force to pull it into the gourd.
Refining Spirit Wine: The life forms placed inside the gourd will be refined into an extremely delicious spirit wine.
Spirit Wine: Possesses two properties, containing both life and curse.
It possesses a vital quality, with restorative abilities and enhanced combat power. The more it drinks, the stronger its restorative abilities and the greater its combat power, but it is also easy to get drunk.
It possesses a curse-like nature, exhibiting both toxic and seductive properties. It can trigger a curse on spirit wine, transforming it into a highly poisonous and alluring beverage.
……
After reading the information about [Shu Tun Hulu]
Zhongli's eyes lit up.
What a good thing.
This is yet another way to enhance his combat power.
It can absorb life and refine it into wine.
The alcohol can restore and enhance combat power, but it can also be used as poison to create traps.
Of course, what Zhongli was most satisfied with and most looking forward to was the extremely delicious spirit wine described in the information. Just how delicious was it?
Just thinking about it made Zhongli's throat start to churn.
Although he doesn't like alcohol, that doesn't mean he doesn't drink.
At that moment, the Baoyue sisters, who had been watching the battle, descended from the sky.
"Zhongli Jun, are you alright?"
Let me see if you're alright.
As soon as she landed, Baoyue Yongzi, her face full of worry, came to Zhongli's side to check on his possible injuries.
That earth-shattering battle just now.
This really frightened Bao Yue Yongzi, who was afraid that Zhong Li might have some hidden injuries left on his body.
"Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine."
Seeing Bao Yue Yongzi's worry, Zhongli tied the rope around his waist with the gourd of wine before speaking with relief.
"Do not worry.
I haven't even used my full strength in this battle yet.
How could I be injured?
As he spoke, Zhongli patted Baoyue Yongzi's head to reassure her not to worry.
Bao Yue, standing to the side, blinked her purple skull eyes in surprise.