Just as the four turned and charged forward-
Buzz-!
All the Upper Rank Demons, who had remained motionless behind the demon tide, finally revealed themselves!
Four figures with powerful auras slowly emerged from the surrounding corridors, standing in the path of Zongyan and his three companions.
Directly ahead, Upper Rank Three, Akaza, stood alone, his bare body covered in tattoos as dark red Destructive Death fighting spirit surged fiercely around him.
Proud and martial by nature, he despised underhanded methods and sought only fierce battles with the strong throughout his life. Now his crimson eyes were fixed on the road ahead, brimming with an intense, bloodthirsty hunger for battle as he blocked the main route to Muzan's stronghold.
On the left, Upper Rank Two, Doma, slowly stepped out, gently waving his folding fan.
His handsome face looked mild, his smile gentle and soothing, yet his eyes were hollow and emotionless.
Tiny ice crystals drifted around him, and a sinister chill instantly froze the surrounding air as he lazily blocked every route on the left.
Deep in the shadows on the right, the small, stooped Upper Rank Four, Hantengu, timidly poked out.
High above the beams and pillars, Upper Rank Five, Gyokko, floated in midair.
Covered in bizarre fish scales, his body twisted and deformed, he seemed particularly deranged and disturbed.
From a dim corridor at the side, Upper Rank Six, Daki, also stepped gracefully out, dressed in an ornate kimono, her face alluring and beautiful.
Several crimson blood braids swayed gently, firmly sealing the last opening for a surprise charge.
At the sight, Zongyan narrowed his eyes slightly and gathered his chakra, preparing to act.
In an instant, several tall, formidable figures rushed in from afar, their attacks slamming into the five Upper Ranks.
Boom-!
Powerful slashes crashed into demonic