Like the Demon-Slaying Lord in Heaven, Truly the God of War in the Mortal Realm. / That Can Only Mean They Aren't the True [Strongest].

Moreover, the existence of the mastermind behind it all is indeed more interesting.

"Are you here to prevent me from ascending to godhood?"

Tamamo-no-Mae continued to ask.

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Hasegawa Izumi's lips curled into a smile, and then she burst into unrestrained laughter.

"A mere wild beast that drinks blood and eats flesh, does it deserve to be called a god?"

The laughter stopped, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Hehehe..."

Tamamo-no-Mae gritted her teeth, letting out a chilling laugh, her demonic eyes becoming even more crimson and dazzling.

"Since you're an enemy, then I'll devour you!"

"Let me taste how delicious you are."

She licked her lips, her eyes flashing with an even more pronounced greedy ferocity.

Hasegawa Izumi remained calm. With a flick of her right hand, a long, jet-black sword appeared out of thin air, its hilt secured by a chain and its guard shaped like a swastika.

"Today, I will use this [Heavenly Chain Moon Slasher] to sever your delusional hopes!"

122

Chapter 122 Like a demon lord descended from heaven, truly a god of war on earth.

The silver moon hangs in the sky.

A proud human and an enraged fox spirit stand facing each other, and a battle is about to break out.

The onlookers and demons around them all held their breath, witnessing this battle that exceeded their wildest imaginations.

"That knife appeared out of thin air? What kind of ability is that? Could it be 'space'?"

Tamamo-no-Mae's eyes narrowed slightly, her long, narrow eyes still alluring and captivating.

When provoked, she didn't lose her mind as easily as other demons; while outwardly angry, she remained unusually calm.

We are facing a formidable enemy, and there is no room for error.

The other person took to the air as if by instinct, without any trace of spiritual energy flowing through them, which sparked her imagination.

"Are you ready? Or are you planning to send me over?"

Hasegawa Izumi slightly turned the Heavenly Chain Moon Slasher, its blade pointing directly at her opponent, and asked casually.

"Let me see what you're capable of first."

Tamamo-no-Mae sneered, and the Fox Fire in the sky burned even more fiercely, causing the temperature in the air to drop sharply.

This is not cold in a physical sense, but a chilling cold that freezes the soul.

Then, like fireworks exploding, the Fox Fire soared into the sky.

"Even a flickering flame can shine brightly?"

The figure standing in the sky casually waved his hand, releasing a terrifying crescent-shaped blade aura that swept across the surroundings, scattering the Fox Fire completely.

'That knife could sever the soul fire so easily?'

Tamamo-no-Mae was shocked.

"So that's how you are. Is this the source of your confidence?"

She seemed to understand something, and a smile appeared on her lips.

The unknown spatial abilities, coupled with terrifying weapons, are indeed chilling; one could easily be killed if one is not careful.

But she felt no fear whatsoever.

Are there any other tricks?

Hasegawa Izumi said dismissively.

The next second, Tamamo-no-Mae leaped up and gradually became level with him.

Unlike him, a ball of blood-red spiritual flame appeared beneath Tamamo-no-Mae's feet. This was not true flight, but rather a levitation effect created by using force.

"Can she fly too?"

"This is troublesome."

Those below couldn't distinguish the differences; they were simply amazed, yet also somewhat worried.

Air-to-ground attacks, combined with long-range capabilities, usually provide an advantage, but in close combat, the outcome is less certain.

Demons are inherently stronger than humans, let alone a powerful demon like Tamamo-no-Mae.

"Actually, I don't have any deep-seated hatred for you, do I, human...?"

Tamamo-no-Mae responded with a charming smile, revealing her snow-white chest illuminated by the moonlight, her eyes sparkling with two peach hearts as she sent him flirtatious glances.

Don't you think I'm beautiful?

Her Charm Arts were always effective; she used this technique to bewitch the men she attracted during her time as a "welfare girl," and later she was able to firmly control even seasoned upper-class individuals.

However, this time, she chose the wrong person.

"Boring."

Hasegawa Izumi's tone turned cold, and she suddenly raised her right hand, slashing horizontally through the air.

The blade flashed and disappeared in an instant, illuminating the night.

"I've seen this far too many times; I'm tired of these tricks."

The alluring beauty's face still held a look of shock and astonishment. A perfectly smooth cut line appeared on her neck, from which dark red blood flowed.

Then, her head flew off and was about to fall from the sky.

This dramatic scene stunned everyone.

Is that all?

Of course not.

Right Tamamo-no-Mae, Nine White Fox Tails suddenly grew out. One of them turned into specks of spiritual light and disappeared, while another tail quickly extended and transformed, taking back the head and placing it back on her neck, even causing the blood that had just flowed out to return.

"One tail is missing, oh, I see. So you have nine lives? Looks like I'll have to put in a little more effort."

Seeing this strange scene, Hasegawa Izumi remained calm and spoke slowly.

Under absolute power, being resurrected multiple times only results in enduring more suffering.

"Human, you are too arrogant."

Tamamo-no-Mae opened her eyes, her ferocity rising even higher. Eight tails extended from behind her, resembling agile, dancing serpents, lunging to bite at the person before her.

These nine tails not only mean that she can revive multiple times in a short period of time, but also that her power increases after each tail is lost.

That's why, with her immense vitality, she was confident she could wear down her opponent.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Hasegawa Izumi casually swung her sword, blocking each attack. The clash between the blade and the fox tail produced a metallic clang.

"It seems I did underestimate you."

Beneath the flickering sparks, his eyes moved slightly.

The fastest way to accumulate power is usually through plunder, which is why Tamamo-no-Mae was able to reach the ceiling in such a short time.

Strength is nothing more than 'quality' and 'quantity'. With the enormous Blood Qi she absorbed, she has achieved a remarkable level in terms of 'quantity'. If she can undergo blood sacrifice, she might be able to strengthen herself even more, perhaps reaching a level where she can truly fight him.

Unfortunately, that's all there is to it.

Just like the difference between finance and industry, in his eyes, the foundation of the other party's power was really unstable.

A mixture of forces will only lead to numerous flaws.

"You're the arrogant one."

Hasegawa Izumi a cold remark, the blade's edge flashed once more.

"Crescent Moon... Skyward Rush!"

The black crescent-shaped blade of light swept everything away.

The fox spirit's body was cut in half at the waist.

Soon, another fox tail disappeared, and Tamamo-no-Mae was restored.

"You...!"

Just as she was about to utter some harsh words, she heard a whisper in her ear.

"The ruler, a mask of flesh and blood, all things, soaring high, bearing the name of humanity, truth and temperance, standing only as claws on the walls of a sinless dream..."

"Hadō #33 Sōkatsui!"

Hasegawa Izumi unleashed a burst of flames from her right hand, instantly charring the person into a crisp.

The vigorous life force continued to restore Tamamo-no-Mae's body, but the burning pain was branded on her heart.

"You... you damned human!"

She roared, and her surging spiritual power formed a halo that fell down.

However, such an attack could not budge the protective shield formed by spiritual energy.

And then the person in front of me launched another series of attacks.

"Scattered beast bones, spires, red crystals, steel wheels, movement is the wind, stillness is emptiness, the sound of clashing spears fills the void city... Hadō #63 Raikōhō!"

"Hadō #78 Shishō Kyōten!"

"Hado-jutsu 88: Flying Dragon Strike the Thief - Heaven-Shaking Thunder Cannon!"

Under repeated attacks, Tamamo-no-Mae's accumulated life force was exhausted, and her consciousness gradually dissipated under the various blows.

Looking at the man before her, she closed her eyes in resentment, and was then buried in a huge Black Coffin.

123

Chapter 123 only proves that they are not truly the [strongest].

"Not bad, but just not bad."

Hasegawa Izumi watched the Nine-Tailed Fox gradually turn to ashes in the air, she spoke softly.

Able to revive nine times, coupled with immense spiritual power, he is invincible against the weak and even those of equal strength, able to wear down opponents to death. His bizarre abilities make him difficult to challenge even if he is of a higher level, which is truly extraordinary in this era...

However, it also depends on who you're dealing with.

Whether in terms of quantity, quality, or ability, the Nine-Tailed Fox is inferior to him.

Therefore, not being impressed by his opponent's abilities, he chose to end the battle quickly.

At this point, the ability that was originally meant to revive her backfired, causing the Nine-Tailed Fox considerable suffering before her death.

This is a case of reaping what you sow.

After resolving everything, he glanced down, made no attempt to clean up the mess, and vanished like smoke in an instant.

"He's gone?"

"Is that Nine-Tailed Fox dead?"

"He must be dead."

"We should be safe now."

At this moment, the group of people who had been under immense pressure but remained sober finally relaxed, their faces still showing the relief of surviving a disaster.