814 Shigure Tendo, is that you!? (1/2)

The warrior cut off his own head. His entire body collapsed and then vanished, leaving behind nothing but the sword covered in black flames which floated in midair.

The next second, some of the demonic mist gathered and constricted as it created a new human form. The one-armed warrior's body was recreated. The remaining demonic mist calmed down and condensed back into the dark red glowing light.

The warrior continued onward as if nothing had happened. He walked into the dense white mist.

A red torii stood before him.

The warrior walked over. The torii immediately started shaking as it swiftly went from red to black.

The warrior passed through the torii right as it turned completely black. Icy cold white mist swarmed all around him, yet this was unable to impede him in any way.

Some cherry blossoms fell as a shrine appeared from within the mist.

Seiji and his friends were standing guard in front of the shrine. They saw this one-armed warrior who arrived by himself.

”You're…” Seiji instantly was reminded of Shigure Tendo's berserk state that forced him to load back at the Bloodwine Ritual tournament. ”Shigure Tendo?”

This one-armed warrior greatly resembled the berserk Shigure Tendo from back then. Was this him again?

While Seiji had his doubts, the warrior continued walking over as if he hadn't seen anyone in his path.

”Shigure Tendo, is that you!?” Seiji asked in a loud voice.

The warrior paused for a slight moment.

He didn't respond.

The warrior continued walking forward.

Just the simple action of him walking forward was giving Seiji and his friends a tremendous sense of pressure.

”Everyone, back away,” Seiji told his companions.

No matter if this one-armed warrior was Shigure Tendo or not, it was evident that he was quite strong. Seiji felt that it was likely that only he would be able to directly fight against this warrior.

Natsuya and the others all listened and immediately retreated.

They could all sense that this warrior was incredibly dangerous. He appeared to be human, but it also seemed like some tremendous and terrifying existence was hidden within him. Although he was similar to the boss monsters in the Domain, this warrior was far stronger.

Seiji went up to the warrior while his friends retreated.

The warrior raised his sword covered in black flames.

The next moment, he suddenly vanished as he attacked with lightning speed that left afterimages. He aimed his sword directly at Seiji's chest...

Yanagi Family sword technique, New Moon style, ”Heartseeker Sword”!

Telekinesis clone constructed!

Spirit sword, ”White Lotus”!

Seiji instantly cast his spells and created a golden clone in front of himself. A white spirit sword formed in Seiji's hand as he counterattacked!

*Boom!*

This was within Seiji's expectations.

Killing curse, ”Shadow Pierce”!

The shattered spirit sword revealed a fatal black needle that shot out from within, aiming directly for the warrior's mask!

*Whoosh…* The warrior dodged successfully.

He only needed to slightly adjust his body to dodge this real attack hidden in the white spirit sword. The warrior twisted around and swept with his longsword, directly attacking Seiji's real body...

Yanagi Family sword technique, New Moon style, ”Slicing through Water”!

There was a loud rumble as the black flames expanded rapidly like a tidal wave!

Seiji managed to jump up into the air in time to dodge this. He created another White Lotus spirit sword as well as reconstructed another telekinesis clone. Seiji and his clone then both attacked the warrior from midair!

The warrior didn't attempt to dodge as he sliced upwards with his sword. The warrior's sword exploded with flames as it clashed against both White Lotus swords and repulsed them!

He then followed up with an ultimate sword technique...

Evil Goddess technique, ”Execution”!

Black flames instantly shot forth as the golden telekinesis clone was slain for a second time. Seiji barely managed to block this powerful attack which knocked him back seven to eight meters.