Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Wuzhan Away at the Beginning Chapter 130

「Dan Shu didn’t directly answer Xing’s question, but asked in return: “Having both received the transformation of Abundance, do you know the difference between Abundance abominations and Xianzhou people?”」

「“The answer is: there is no difference. The only difference lies in accepting or betraying the longevity inherent in Abundance.”」

「“Among the Abundance followers, the cruel Bu Li people are known for having bloodlines in their fox bodies similar to theirs… but they are not abominations but Xianzhou people.”」

「“From this, it can be seen that the difference between Xianzhou people and abominations is not a biological taxonomy problem, but a cultural one.”」

「“If an abomination enters Xianzhou, it becomes Xianzhou; if a Xianzhou person enters an abomination, it becomes an abomination. It is as simple as that.”」

「“The abominations embrace their own nature. They can change their flesh and blood without scruples, just to pursue a stronger body. But these methods are completely forbidden on the Xianzhou.”」

「“Now you understand why the Heaven-Devouring are not born among the abominations, right?”」

One-Punch Man world.

“Xianzhou should have more developed and perfect body modification technology, why would they list it as a taboo?”

“If modification technology is used on a large scale, wouldn’t the Xianzhou soldiers be invincible on the battlefield?” Genos looked at Saitama, who was watching TV with the air conditioner on in the living room, with suspicion, “Teacher, do you know the reason?”

“Hmm… I can’t explain the specific reason, but Genos, will a modified body necessarily become stronger?”

“That’s not necessarily the case…” Genos’s eyes showed even more admiration for Saitama.

“Whether it’s flesh or machine, it’s a good thing as long as it can become stronger.” Saitama scratched his head, “But have you ever experienced the feeling of becoming stronger with a body of flesh and blood?”

“I really haven’t, teacher…” Genos was ashamed. Since his home was destroyed by a rampaging cyborg when he was fifteen years old, he had resolutely embarked on the path of becoming a cyborg. Now, all parts of his body except his brain are made of alloy by Dr. Kuseno.

“Teacher, is there any difference?” Genos sat up straight with humility.

“Hmm… If I have to say the difference, maybe it’s pain?” Saitama thought for a moment and asked, “Genos, does it hurt when you hit someone?”

“Not at all.”

The fist made of alloy only has hardness and strength. Pain cells or something… were things he asked Dr. Kuseno to remove during his first modification.

Genos was even more puzzled: “Pain is a flaw in becoming stronger, right?”

“Hmm… That’s true.” Saitama said lightly, “But after being modified, the nerves will disappear, and you won’t feel pain when attacked. You must know that pain is the body’s brake. If the brakes fail, the body will definitely break down.”

“…Is that so?” Genos suddenly understood and quickly took out a small notebook to record, “As expected of Teacher Saitama… This is what I lack now!”

“It seems that next time I ask Dr. Kuseno to modify me, I have to find a way to add pain to this body.”

「“By the way, how much do you know about the secret medicine of the Medicine King?” Xing continued to ask.」

「“I am just a mere alchemist, and I don’t understand too complicated causes and effects. I only know that this is a group of Xianzhou people who consider themselves followers of Abundance.”」

「Dan Shu gently shook her head: “I guess they just attribute too much suffering to their own departure from the destiny of the Lord of Pestilence, and therefore want to rely on becoming followers of Abundance again to save themselves from disaster.”」

「After speaking, Dan Shu slowly took out a small wooden box from her sleeve and handed it to Xing.」

「“I said earlier that I would prepare a small gift for you.” Dan Shu smiled slightly: “I compared the relevant historical records and prepared a longevity and health-strengthening medicine. I named it [Cloud-Dining Dew-Bearing Pill] and want to give it to you.”」

「“Taking it will make you feel light and agile, prolonging life and nourishing health. For a Nameless, it will definitely make your journey easier.”」

Demon Slayer world—

“Prolonging life and strengthening the body… Prolonging life… Oh no!” Butterfly Shinobu secretly exclaimed “not good,” her heart burning with anxiety.

“What’s wrong? Isn’t it just a pill? Why are you making such a fuss?” Sanemi Shinazugawa looked at Butterfly Shinobu strangely. He had never seen her so nervous even when Xing encountered various crises before.

“Do you remember that Miss Qing Que once said that Xianzhou strictly prohibits research on prolonging life… But the effect of that pill…”

“Prolonging life…!” Gyomei Himejima finally reacted: “The medicine in Dan Shu’s hand is [Dragon-Coiling Serpent-Soaring]!”

“Eh?! So Miss Dan Shu is from the secret medicine of the Medicine King?!”

“Tsk, I thought she was a good person, but since she can take out this pill, doesn’t that mean she has already obtained Vidyadhara marrow?” Obanai Iguro frowned, “This woman is really hiding something.”

“Ahhh! Xing, don’t be greedy at this time!!!”

Seeing Xing take out the pill in the light curtain and about to put it in her mouth, the Pillars closed their eyes one after another, unable to bear to watch any longer.

On the other side, in the Infinity Castle—

“Eat! Eat it quickly! Xing!”

“As long as you eat it, you will have endless life and can pursue anything you want to pursue!”

Muzan Kibutsuji’s eyes were almost splitting, and indescribable fanaticism was about to overflow from his eyes. He just wanted to watch Xing take the pill and transform into a long-lived species.

Of course, he would be even happier if Xing immediately turned into a Mara-Struck—if possible.

For thousands of years, he has enjoyed doing one thing very much: turning the heroes passed down by word of mouth among the people into demons, and then appreciating the complex and desperate expressions on people’s faces when the heroes kill at night…

If Xing becomes a Mara-Struck, what kind of expressions will Jing Yuan and the others have?

Will they insist on the belief of the Hunt and kill Xing? Or will they cherish the friendship with the Astral Express crew, abandon the mission of exterminating the abominations of Abundance, and let Xing leave?

In short… I really want to see it.

“Lord… look! Xing is about to eat it!” A demon underling reminded tremblingly.

Muzan raised his head and happened to see Xing throw the pill into her mouth like eating peanuts.

「Xing did not doubt Dan Shu’s true identity, as for the pill… she even licked her lips with some aftertaste.」

「…The taste is a bit strange, but it’s not unpleasant.」

「But soon the effects of the pill took effect, and Xing suddenly felt a splitting headache, and her body became hot, as if she was being cooked in a cauldron. The world in front of her gradually turned blood red…」

「“I feel so uncomfortable… I can’t breathe…”」

“Good! Hahahaha! Is she about to become a Mara-Struck? Mr. Yang from the Astral Express crew, and the general and diviner of Xianzhou, let me see what means you will take to face a Xing who has transformed into a Mara-Struck!?”

Muzan, who didn’t mind watching the fun, laughed wildly.

But the abnormality brought about by the medicine was fleeting. Soon the crimson in Xing’s eyes disappeared, and she stood up again as if nothing had happened.

She even… burped.

Muzan’s eyebrows suddenly furrowed together: “Just, just this…?”