Infinite Castle, Demon King Muzan's hiding place, was now gathered with six powerful Evil Spirits. The "Upper Rank" characters in all their eyes revealed their identities.
"Yo, Dark Annihilation, I heard this meeting was called because of you? How did dealing with a single Pillar leave you in such a sorry state?" Douma lightly teased Dark Annihilation, who wore a sour expression as Douma waved his iron fan.
They had also heard about what happened to Dark Annihilation. The bottom three Upper Ranks were all shocked by his failure this time. In their eyes, a Pillar-level Swordsman whom any of them could easily deal with should have been no problem for Dark Annihilation, Upper Rank Three.
Already in a foul mood, Dark Annihilation's expression became even uglier at Douma's mocking words. The resentment bottled up inside him suddenly erupted, and a black shockwave slammed into Douma's head.
"Douma, if you have nothing better to do, shut that irritating mouth of yours! Didn't you let a Pillar get away before too?"
Since everyone was digging up each other's dirty laundry, Dark Annihilation had no intention of sparing Douma's feelings. Besides, these matters could not be kept hidden anyway.
"That time was an accident, you know~ Who could have guessed the former Upper Rank Two would suddenly show up? I wasn't his match!" Douma replied playfully. "Besides, you're different. It was only one Pillar-level Swordsman and one little brat, yet you still failed to complete the mission. That's truly disappointing."
Douma and Dark Annihilation locked eyes, and an aura thick with killing intent gradually formed between them.
"Calm yourselves a little. If you refuse to behave, don't blame my blade for being merciless..."
Kokushibo's deep, imposing voice rang out, completely suppressing the fighting spirit that had just risen between Dark Annihilation and