Demiurge's Death

He had a black slicked-back hairstyle, dark skin, wore round glasses, and a striped red suit. He had a pair of bat wings on his back, and his tail was covered with silver panels with six sharp spikes at the tip.

The leader was none other than Demiurge, the guardian of the Nasaric Underground Seventh Floor and the Creator of the Hellfire.

Behind her followed three powerful Demon General of level 80 or above—Arrogance, Jealousy, and Wrath—their imposing presence caused even the Nine-Tails's arrogance to subside.

The surrounding clouds were pushed aside, revealing a clear blue sky.

(The enemy is extremely difficult to deal with!)

Demiurge adjusted his glasses with one hand, revealing a spherical gem eye that, without a pupil, shimmered with crystal light in the sunlight.

Demiurge, who had been flying high in the sky, did not believe that their encounter was accidental.

He looked at the group opposite him—a man, a woman, and a powerful monster—and began to ponder.

The man's aura possessed a profound dragon's might, far stronger than that of a dragon like Sebas, though his aura was weak, suggesting he was similar to a dragon-human of noble blood.

At this moment, dressed in luxurious and form-fitting mage robes, he exuded an aura of authority from head to toe, making him the perfect tongue to speak.

The woman was far more powerful; the intense gaze from her phoenix eyes made even him feel a little pressured and uncomfortable.

The elegantly dressed, noble-looking woman looked more like she was attending a high-class banquet than going out to fight.

The enormous fox-like monster with nine tails unleashed a torrent of energy that immediately convinced Demiurge that it was a level 90 monster specializing in combat.

(It's understandable that we are strong and have a high status, but we didn't show our whereabouts to outsiders as soon as we came out. We even used the Ninth Tier Magic, Complete Unknowability, to shield our appearance and completely eliminate our sound and aura!)

(Either this area is a key reconnaissance zone for the enemy, protected by a powerful Magic Barrier, or we were locked onto by them the moment we emerged from the Great Tomb!)

Demiurge ruled out the first possibility and went straight to the worst-case scenario.

(As expected of Lord Momonga, he even considered the possibility that we might be targeted and tracked.)

By revealing his whereabouts, Demiurge can discover a great many details.

He instantly realized that the Great Tomb was already under the surveillance of an unknown enemy, and the adventurers who kept coming to him with commissions were the enemy's bridgeheads trying to uncover the secrets of the Great Tomb.

(However, probing and counter-probing are relative; my combat strength is the lowest among the guardians.)

(But I was bestowed with the Wisdom of the Demon by the Supreme One, and I possess unparalleled talent in national affairs such as military strategy, domestic politics, and foreign affairs!)

Demiurge's thoughts flashed by in an instant. Uchiha Takeyasu could guess the complex thoughts in the other's mind, but he had no interest in beating around the bush and spoke directly.

"My name is Uchiha Takeyasu, I believe you are familiar with this name."

Not only were they familiar, they were practically household names. When Ainz Ooal Momonga wanted to conquer the world, the Ninja World Head of State, Uchiha Takeyasu, was the biggest obstacle to the Great Tomb Nazarick.

Upon seeing the man claiming to Uchiha Takeyasu, Demiurge's first reaction was skepticism, and his second was doubt.

But regardless of the circumstances, the other party's status must be quite high.

"I am interested in everything in the Great Tomb; take me to see the ruler of the Great Tomb."

The arrogant words ignited Demiurge's anger; the other party was clearly coveting the Great Tomb, but...

We cannot bring danger to the Supreme One, nor can we let go of this opportunity to capture someone connected to the Ninja World Head of State.

(To capture? No, to be more precise, to probe!)

(As long as the opponent's strength remains within my control, then they pose no threat to the Great Tomb or the Supreme Lord.)

"Your Excellency, the Leader of the Ninja World, please forgive my intrusion, but your strength is quite different from that of the legendary Leader."

"Your Leader, would you mind if I were to experience a little of your divine Kamui?"

The rampant malice, like an all-pervasive river, washed over Uchiha Takeyasu and Mito Uzumaki, making their hair stand on end. Nine-Tails roared and launched the first attack.

Dazzling Tailed Beast Ball were spat out from his mouth one after another, energy balls comparable to Ninth Tier attack magic that startled Demiurge.

Looking back at the mushroom clouds blooming in the distance, Demiurge took a deep breath, and the magic power that had been accumulating within him since the meeting surged wildly.

"Tenth Tier Magic: Meteor Fall!"

In the blink of an eye, the cloudless sky was filled with boundless earth elements. A meteorite with a diameter of 100 meters cast a large shadow on the ground. The free city, which was covered by the attack, went from being silent at first to being filled with widespread panic!

"What a despicable devil."

Mito Uzumaki disregarded the low pressure brought by the meteorite and the confinement created by the earth magic, but if the city below were to be struck, it would surely be destroyed.

"Despicable? This lady is joking."

In his second phase, Demiurge underwent Half-Demonization, his head transforming into a frog, and the joints of his Demon Wings on his back forming two three-fingered claws, gracefully performing gentlemanly courtesies.

"A noble fight is a fight, and a despicable fight is also a fight; there is no inherent superiority or inferiority between them."

Demiurge waved his hand, and the three Demon General had been waiting in ambush, simultaneously unleashed their magic, then opened their mouths full of sharp teeth.

"If a definition must be given, only the victor is noble and just!"

The flowing light of the flames, the flashing lightning, and the stagnation of time made the two people and the beast, like insects trapped in amber, Setsuna freeze in both mind and body!

"Ninth Tier Magic: Vermilion Nova!"

"Ninth Tier Magic - Thousand Thunder Strike Annihilation!"

"Ninth Tier Magic: Time Stop!"

The meteorites continued to fall from above, and the crimson flames had already enveloped the two of them. A massive bolt of lightning pierced through the flames, and the two, who had recovered from the time freeze, no longer had time to dodge.

"Low Tier Origin Magic: Sorrow of Frost!"

A world of ice and snow appeared high in the sky. The crystal-clear snowflakes melted the raging red lotus fire, froze the blinding thunder, and even the meteorites in the sky slowed down, becoming covered with countless ice crystals.

(This kind of magic is almost at the Tenth Tier Magic; there's absolutely no way he could use it at his level!)

Demiurge stared at Uchiha Takeyasu, who could conjure an icy world with a wave of his hand, displaying a dragon-human form and sporting two curved dragon horns on his head, his eyes filled with an inscrutable expression.

Is it Magic Item?

Or is it personal talent?

Or is it magic unique to another continent?

Countless questions swirled in his mind, but what ultimately moved Demiurge was Mito Uzumaki 'Demiurge performance.

With just a slender, white fist, without any Magic Item, relying solely on her own strength, Mito Uzumaki threw a punch at the meteorite.

The deafening sound spread in all directions. The meteorite first cracked open in the middle, then the crack spread along the rock, then shattered into countless small pieces, and finally became fluttering fragments, mixed with wind and snow, falling to the earth.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate!"

Mito Uzumaki has entered Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, and Sage Markings has appeared on her face. The power of the Yin Seal between her eyebrows has also been released, allowing her to directly reach her peak combat power.

Then, facing the four demons, Demiurge, he unleashed a punch that was almost equivalent to the Six Paths Power, causing the sky to lose its color!

In the free city, everyone trembled with fear. Meteorites and flames, ice and lightning, and now a dark sky, caused many to kneel on the ground, praying for divine salvation.

"This is the power of standing at the top of the world!"

The ninjas, captivated by this, felt both proud and heartbroken.

Their lives will likely remain largely the same in the future, just as they are now.

As long as a small group of ninjas can stand out, they must either have exceptional talent or sufficient merit to embark on a path that surpasses that of ordinary people.

"Even stronger than Supernatural Magic!"

Demiurge, locked in place by the fist, felt his heart pounding and instantly entered the third stage, revealing his Complete Demonization form.

His ferocious and powerful body was a stark contrast to his previous thin and ugly appearance.

"Demon Aspects - Physical Enhancement!"

"Demon Aspects - Mighty Demon Arm!"

"Demon Forms - Purgatory Robe!"

Unable to dodge, Demiurge was engulfed in flames powerful enough to melt even holy relics. His surging physical strength tore through the air as he chose to meet fire with fire!

The remaining three Demon General, like Demiurge, will find it difficult to use the powerful magic of the Ninth Tier again in the short term.

Only low- to mid-tier support spells can be selected to apply various powerful buffs to the four characters.

The effect of this punch was similar to when Eight Gates Gai kicked Six Paths Madara, Demiurge, and the other three high-ranking demons. They were like blades of grass blown by a gale, spraying crimson blood in the air before falling to the ground in four arcs.

"He really asked for trouble."

Uchiha Takeyasu glanced at the four demons' plight, but felt no particular concern.

At a height of just over two thousand meters, even a person wouldn't die from a fall, so how could a demon be killed by a fall?

Even if you really die from the fall, just cast a few Resurrection Magic; this thing is even more convenient than the Impure World Reincarnation.

"Madam Mito, how are you feeling?"

Seeing Mito Uzumaki's aura rapidly diminish, Uchiha Takeyasu reverted to his Half-Dragon form.

In this form, the cost of using [Sorrow of Frost] is reduced to some extent, and its power is increased.

He then hurriedly Earth Flow concern, wanting to hold the lady's hand and put his arm around her waist, but was slapped away.

"Your Leader is about to become a father, please show some self-respect."

Mito Uzumaki spoke coldly, her eyes filled with hatred as she looked at Uchiha Takeyasu. She wished she could tear him to pieces to vent her anger!

On the Mana Continent, Mito Uzumaki met Minako Uzumaki, and the other's unusual life force was impossible to hide from her eyes.

Her own son, Senju Moriki, had died in the Box of Paradise, and her daughter-in-law was pregnant again many years later. Mito Uzumaki could guess what had happened with her bare hands.

Moreover, Minako Uzumaki did not hide anything and recounted everything in detail, leaving Mito Uzumaki with mixed feelings until she left in anger.

If she hadn't retained a shred of reason, she would have even wanted to slap Uchiha Takeyasu's clone to death.

Now that Demiurge has run into the lion's den, he unleashed a full-force attack, severely wounding the four demons and leaving them on the verge of death. However, this attack also greatly depleted Demiurge's own resources, squandering all his recent strength.

Without three to five days of preparation, you can forget about throwing that punch again.

"It is true that I'm going to be a father, but aren't we now even closer relatives?"

Uchiha Takeyasu observed Mito Uzumaki's expression and saw that the woman's face darkened in the blink of an eye. He was also pulled away from the Nine-Tails ' head by a certain force.

"Wouldn't this be considered a conflict between a mother-in-law and son-in-law?"

Uchiha Takeyasu used Flight Magic, muttering to himself as he flew towards the location where Demiurge and the other three demons had crashed. He quickly spotted them in the four craters.

As expected, none of the four demons were killed by the fall; they all still had a breath left.

"Sixth- Tiered Magic - Great Healing!"

A soft, life-giving green light enveloped them, and Demiurge, who had been unconscious, quickly regained consciousness.

At this point, he was no longer able to maintain his complete form and reverted to his original humanoid appearance.

His red suit was tattered, and his glasses had flown off somewhere.

"Your Excellency, can you take me to the Great Tomb now?"

Uchiha Takeyasu landed on the edge of the pit, his back to the sunlight, making it impossible for Demiurge to see his expression. He could only sense the other's pleasant mood from the slight upturn in his voice.

"The fact that I didn't kill you or search your minds should show my sincerity, right?"

"Or would you like to experience the methods of manipulating memories in the Ninja World, or do you firmly believe that you are invincible?"

The lighthearted words carried a profound sense of oppression. Demiurge didn't care about his own fate, but the fact that he had caused damage to the Great Tomb Nazarick and that Momonga had been harmed was something he simply couldn't accept.

The news that the enemy possesses the ability to easily defeat the Guardians must be relayed back to the Great Tomb!

"I have witnessed Your Leader's power, but I am merely a servant of the Great Tomb's ruler and have no right to bring outsiders to the Great Tomb."

After coughing, Demiurge asked in a low voice, "I wonder if Your Leader would grant me time for another question?"

Uchiha Takeyasu raised his hand and said with a smile, "Please go ahead."

"Long Supreme Lord!"

Demiurge, now able to make a slight movement, connected with Albedo, the Head Guardian, and after uttering a stirring word, his body inflated like a balloon, and astonishing magical power surged within him!

"Come with me and turn to dust, Ninja World Head of State!"