The staff’s lightning struck the ground, creating a sizable crater.
Fang Bo lay inside, occasionally crackling with residual electricity, looking extremely messy.
【You suffered 52 points of lightning damage from Zohakuten’s thunder strike】
【You are paralysed for 12 seconds】
The damage was horrifying, and the status effect was incredibly long-lasting.
Even if he could withstand the lightning, he couldn’t continue fighting.
“Annoying pest.” Zohakuten raised his staff, preparing to replicate the terrifying attack.
For the reincarnators, it was a powerful elemental attack, but for Zohakuten, it was an essential move he could repeat as much as he wanted.
Without preparation, Fang Bo might have met his end.
As the demon prepared to strike, Yoriichi Type Zero suddenly activated, slashing through the enemy like a meteor.
Zohakuten reacted quickly, raising his staff, but only managed to block two of the blades.
The remaining blades, including the deep crimson Nichirin sword, all struck Zohakuten.
【Yoriichi Type Zero’s slash hits the target, dealing 28+9+8+9 points of slashing damage】
Though his neck was unscathed, Zohakuten was seething with rage.
However, Yoriichi Type Zero’s activated training mode didn’t allow any retaliation, bombarding him with a storm of slashes.
Lightning?
It was practically useless against the puppet, dealing less damage than fire or blades.
Without flesh, Yoriichi Type Zero’s mechanisms were mostly insulated, making paralysis a joke.
After a few rounds, even the leader of the split forms, Zohakuten, was overwhelmed by the puppet.
Witnessing this, Fang Bo finally relaxed, his gathered spiritual energy dissipating.
Seeing the lightning, he knew he was in trouble and had pre-activated the puppet’s unique ability.
Training Puppet (Active Skill): It can fight independently for five minutes, with a half-hour cooldown.
Twelve seconds felt long, but he couldn’t let the enemy strike him again.
Slowly rising, Fang Bo unceremoniously shot the enemy’s arm.
Hantengu’s split forms might be Upper Moon, but they lacked Akaza’s oppressive presence.
Their numerous split forms diluted their power, making them easier for Fang Bo to handle.
Reclaiming control of Yoriichi Type Zero, he retreated, not giving the enemy another chance to unleash lightning.
“We can’t drag this out.” Sensing the main body’s aura fading, Fang Bo wanted to deal with his current opponents quickly.
Unfortunately, the bird demon was too fast and had an unshown soundwave attack.
With a surprise attack, handling him would be easy.
With both split forms fully restored, the battle would be tough.
“What is the Mist Hashira doing? Are the other two split forms that hard to deal with?” Fang Bo muttered.
But sometimes, things go differently than planned; no one can control the flow of events.
Aiming his Dragon Rider gun at the opponent, Fang Bo prepared to use his spiritual perception to engage.
Dodging the bird demon and avoiding the thunderous attacks was crucial.
However, Zohakuten’s next move was unexpected.
He approached the bird demon, absorbing him forcefully despite his protests.
In an instant, a childlike demon appeared.
Though slight, the child’s aura was terrifyingly intense.
His golden eyes fixed on Fang Bo, and a “Hate” character was visible on his tongue. Five drums floated behind him, reminiscent of Enel from the One Piece world.
This was the fusion result of the split forms, Zohakuten.
Fang Bo knew of his existence but didn’t expect two split forms to merge into him.
Facing this childlike demon, who combined the powers of the two forms, Fang Bo felt immense pressure.
【Hantengu (Zohakuten)】
【Attack Inclination: Intense】
【Attribute Inclination: Spirit, Perception】
【Traits: Split Form, Hatred】
【Threat Assessment: Extremely Dangerous】
Split Form: Cannot be permanently killed; can regenerate from any damage.
Hatred: Affected by emotions, the highest attribute fluctuates by 10%.
Even incomplete, Zohakuten was immensely pressuring. If he merged with the other two forms, he’d be even more vital.
“Not ready yet?” Fang Bo gritted his teeth, directing Yoriichi Type Zero to charge.
He hoped to replicate the earlier battle, severing the enemy to buy time.
But before the puppet reached him, Zohakuten opened his mouth wide.
Fury Roar!
A terrifying sonic wave pushed back the puppet and heavily impacted Fang Bo.
Fortunately, the distance was enough to avoid lethal damage, but he still lost over twenty health points.
Enduring the intense ringing in his ears, Fang Bo stepped back, wary of another thunder attack.
Against such a powerful foe, any strategy felt futile. Perhaps anyone would feel helpless.
Suddenly, Fang Bo sheathed his Dragon Rider gun, equipping the Vertical Maneuvering Device.
To Zohakuten’s confusion, he swung through the trees, quickly escaping.
“The Hashira is finally here!”
In the distance, the Mist Hashira appeared, his forehead bearing the demon slayer mark.
With Muichiro Tokito’s strength, Zohakuten was no longer a concern. Before Tokito exhausted himself, Zohakuten couldn’t pose a threat.
Following his spiritual perception, Fang Bo navigated through the trees, quickly closing in on the main body.
In his perception, a clear line led to the mouse-sized main body.
“Got you!” Switching back to his previous equipment, he loaded a particular bullet, firing a piercing shot at the target.
Unexpectedly, a surprise occurred.
【Your piercing shot deals 30 damage to Hantengu; trait “Cowardice” activates, reducing damage by 75%.】
【You dealt eight damage】
Seeing the report, Fang Bo nearly spat blood.
Finding the main body, only to discover its defences were absurdly high, making his piercing bullet nearly useless.
Brutal attacks failing meant resorting to soft ones.
Catching up, Fang Bo grabbed the tiny creature.
“Please, let me go! Stop bullying me, please!”
Hantengu’s cries failed to evoke sympathy.
Wither!
【Target suffers from burning, taking five fire damage per second for 10 seconds.】
Ignoring the screams, Fang Bo used Plunder, feeling pure life energy flow into him.
【Plunder successful, health +4】
【Plunder successful, health +4】
【Plunder successful, health +4】
With physical defences too strong, he had to wear down the enemy slowly.
For healing, his family would take care of it.
With a thud, Jorogumo arrived.
Wrapping the mouse in webs, she began injecting venom.
The unique trait quickly disrupted Hantengu’s regenerative cells, preventing health recovery leading to inevitable death.
“Help, someone save me!”
Holding the web’s end, Fang Bo toyed with the “yo-yo” and continued plundering life.
Suddenly, a massive shadow enveloped him.
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