Zongman: Evolution Paradise Chapter 081

Returning to Mount Natagumo, the atmosphere was no longer filled with the exploratory curiosity of their arrival. The Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen enthusiastically welcomed Xu Lun.

Without lingering too long, the Pillars had been waiting for him at the Master’s place for quite some time.

Passing through the wisteria flowers, Xu Lun observed the varied reactions of the Master and the Pillars.

Kiriya Ubuyashiki smiled shyly at him, indeed looking somewhat adorable. After all, the children of the Ubuyashiki family were always dressed like girls.

Sanemi Shinazugawa still had a hint of disbelief on his face, unable to fathom that this swordsman, who had only recently learned breathing techniques, had already grown so powerful.

Killing Upper Rank Three in one night, would he be able to kill the Demon King in a few more days?

Kyojuro Rengoku, unlike Sanemi Shinazugawa, didn’t overthink it and directly praised him, “As expected of Mr. Xu Lun, to be able to easily kill an existence like Upper Rank Three.”

Giyu Tomioka still sat alone, appearing quite calm.

Shinobu Kocho, however, seemed a bit different from her usual self, appearing to be lost in thought.

“Just Upper Rank Three.”

Sweeping his gaze over everyone, Xu Lun replied casually.

“Just Upper Rank Three is enough to restore the morale of the current Demon Slayer Corps. Mr. Xu Lun may not have seen it, but the swordsmen are training much harder now…”

Kiriya Ubuyashiki’s words were filled with emotion.

Xu Lun merely shook his head and uttered words that shocked everyone present.

“Tonight is the decisive battle, and I will kill the Demon King. Everything will end.”

…

Chachamaru saw Xu Lun emerge and trotted over with cat-like steps.

“Tamayo sent you?”

“Meow~”

A casual meow answered Xu Lun’s question, and Chachamaru began to lead the way.

Tamayo still maintained her intellectual demeanor, and Yushiro, as expected, looked at him with hostility.

“I’ve roughly researched those four medicines, but their efficacy isn’t strong enough yet.”

Tamayo presented the results of her work over the past few days. The time was too short; although there had been some progress, it wasn’t enough to significantly enhance the effects.

“Just leave the rest to me.”

Xu Lun took the medicines and put them into his workshop. Since the basic medicines were available, he only needed to strengthen their effects through the workshop.

However, he hadn’t come here just for the medicines.

Demon Slayer has a setting where the moment Muzan Kibutsuji dies, the demons born from him also die.

Only those who became demons but never consumed human flesh would completely sever their connection with Muzan.

Like Nezuko, like Yushiro.

Tamayo, however, had eaten humans before. If he didn’t deal with her situation, the moment Xu Lun killed Muzan Kibutsuji, Tamayo would die.

Then they could start filming Demon Slayer Season 2, titled “Yushiro’s Descent into Darkness.”

“Are you ready, Miss Tamayo?”

“Not ready!”

It was Yushiro who spoke. The mere thought of Xu Lun touching Tamayo made him want to grind his teeth to dust.

Unfortunately, Xu Lun didn’t care about his opinion.

Tamayo also smiled and said, “I’d like to see the sunlight too.”

Taking Xu Lun’s outstretched hand, Tamayo and Xu Lun vanished from the room.

When they returned, Tamayo’s face had a slight blush, causing Yushiro immense heartache.

The blush was, of course, because she had turned back into a human; her face had been pale when she was a demon.

“I’ve really become human…”

Tamayo slowly walked towards the outside, then stopped as she saw a sliver of sunlight within reach.

Like a bird long confined, constantly yearning for the sky, she regained her freedom yet became timid.

And sunlight, she hadn’t felt it for nearly five hundred years.

Yushiro watched all of this in a daze from behind.

Xu Lun kicked him, earning a glare in return.

“Hopeless.”

Xu Lun reluctantly gave up on guiding Yushiro.

Tamayo chuckled softly as she watched them, then held her breath and extended a finger.

…

Mitsuri Kanroji enthusiastically waved when she saw Xu Lun return.

After carefully observing Xu Lun’s actions, Mitsuri Kanroji smartly concluded that Xu Lun hadn’t noticed she had regained consciousness in the dream.

Coming up to Xu Lun, Mitsuri Kanroji covered her face and excitedly said, “Mr. Xu Lun, your Nichirin Blade has been forged! Let’s go see it together!”

“Let’s go then.”

“I have good news for Mr. Xu Lun! Because I killed Lower Rank Six, I’m going to become a Pillar! Then I’ll be able to attend meetings with you!”

“I’m afraid there won’t be an opportunity for that. The Demon Slayer Corps is about to disband.”

“Disband?”

Turning around, Mitsuri Kanroji looked a bit startled.

Xu Lun explained to her, “Tonight, I will kill the Demon King. Once the Demon King dies, all the demons he created will die with him. The Demon Slayer Corps will naturally no longer be necessary. Perhaps the Ubuyashiki family will try to end the chaotic situation outside, but either way, there will be no more demons to kill.”

“But, Mr. Xu Lun…”

Being with Xu Lun was very comfortable; Mitsuri Kanroji almost forgot that she had only known Xu Lun for a few days.

“This journey is just ending like this?”

Even after Xu Lun received his Nichirin Blade from Haganezuka Hotaru, Mitsuri Kanroji remained somewhat distracted.

Equipment – Unnamed

Description: A masterpiece completed with the full dedication of the swordsmiths. Its edge is sharp, and it slays demons.

Effect: Extremely hard, and the blade is fused with special ore, allowing it to absorb and store sunlight.

Bonus: Strength + 2, Constitution + 1

Usage Requirements: Strength 11, Constitution 10

A red-handled guan dao, with the words “Demon Slaying” carved into the lower handle.

The attribute bonuses were quite good; with it equipped, his Strength could reach 17. With this heavy weapon, demons wouldn’t just have their necks severed; they’d be lucky not to be cut in half.

“I’ll just call it Demon Slayer.”

Xu Lun casually named it, as its effect was entirely specialized for demons.

“Good name!”

Haganezuka Hotaru praised.

“What’s good about it?”

“It’s… it’s simple and grand, easy to understand, and so on…”

Looking at the still distracted Mitsuri Kanroji beside him, Xu Lun took out a piece of equipment and handed it to her.

It was the Soft Sword – Weaving Grudge, which had dropped from the Lower Rank Five treasure chest.

Xu Lun remembered that her Nichirin Blade had also shattered during the fight with Akaza.

“A congratulatory gift for becoming a Pillar. The appearance might not suit your preference, but it can serve as a base for a swordsmith to modify it for you.”

“A gift!”

Mitsuri Kanroji inexplicably recalled the arranged marriage from last night. Her love-struck mind didn’t see it as just a gift; she saw it as a token of love from Xu Lun.

Haganezuka Hotaru took Weaving Grudge, examined it, and said in surprise, “What strange material. I might not be able to make too many changes, or it might affect the sword’s effectiveness.”

The melancholy that had been caused by Xu Lun’s gift was replaced by an even deeper fantasy for Mitsuri Kanroji.

Xu Lun had to make the decision for her.

“Just change the black and white color scheme to cherry blossom pink and grass green, add a four-leaf clover scabbard, and some ore to kill demons.”

Indeed, Xu Lun was describing the appearance of Mitsuri Kanroji’s original Nichirin Blade.

In a way, it was returning to the original plot.