diskusbooks Chapter 155 Open Scheme + Intrigue Within an Intrigue
Chapter 155 Open Scheme + Intrigue Within an Intrigue
Faced with the evidence presented by Tamamo-no-Mae, the three old demons took a deep breath in unison, their eyes revealing a sinister look.
Abe no Seizo stared at Tamamo-no-Mae and said, "Miss Shrine Maiden, it seems you really intend to fight us to the death?"
Tamamo-no-Mae smiled slightly: "Mr. Abe, you are mistaken. I am only concerned about the safety of the people of Japan!"
"Hahaha!" He Mao Jialun laughed angrily, "You, a mere demon, dare to claim to be acting in the best interests of the human race!"
Lu Wuqianmeng also spoke coldly, "I was originally thinking of giving you a chance because you were quite obedient, but it seems that Miss Shrine Maiden doesn't know how to cherish it!"
Tamamo-no-Mae simply smiled and remained silent.
"To be precise, should we address you as... Tamamo-no-Mae?" Abe no Seizo said leisurely.
Everyone present (；￣д￣): ……
What the heck? Tamamo-no-Mae?!
Tamamo-no-Mae calmly tilted her head and replied, "You mean, I am the great demon Tamamo-no-Mae? And I awakened Amaterasu's Yata no Kagami? And I'm here to force the three of you to your deaths? What am I after?"
Kamo Yoshito sneered, "Who knows what you're planning? But since you don't know any decorum, we'll help you be! You didn't even bring the Yata Mirror today! Isn't this a godsend for us to slay demons and monsters?"
Muzan (′-i_-｀): ...Just as I thought!
The Yata no Kagami is really in that kid's hands!
The three old ghosts' words caused an uproar in an instant. Everyone else looked at Tamamo-no-Mae differently. Could this really be the great demon Tamamo-no-Mae? But why would she be here?
At this critical moment, Taisho remained calm and said, "Gentlemen, don't change the subject! We are discussing your crimes!"
"As for whether Lady Ise is the legendary great demon Tamamo-no-Mae... Heh? Does that matter? At least the evidence she presented is plausible, right? Was any of the evidence fabricated?"
Lu Wuzhen cried out in grief and indignation, "Your Majesty! You must not be bewitched by this witch!"
"Shut up!" Taisho roared furiously. "Whether you are a demon or a human, I will judge for myself! Don't think you can absolve yourselves of your sins by changing the subject!"
The leaders of the various factions immediately turned pale. Could their leader have really been bewitched by the witch?
"So what if Lady Ise is a demon? What were you doing while she was saving all living beings? Offering rice to the shrine caused a surge in national grain production! She even improved more advanced firearms! You hypocrites, wearing human skin but doing things worse than pigs and dogs! How dare you criticize her?"
He taught in a clear and resonant voice!
The three old devils were so angry that their faces turned green. They never expected that Tamamo-no-Mae had unknowingly "bewitched" Taisho!
Upon hearing this, the others from other factions immediately realized it made sense; it made perfect sense! They had initially thought their leader was being seduced by beauty, but it turned out he was acting for the sake of justice!
Actually, they had dealt with Tamamo-no-Mae quite often. They were just startled by the three old demons' words and didn't react for a moment. Now that they've come to their senses, they won't follow their train of thought anymore. What era is this? They don't encounter any monsters anymore. Even if the Ise Shrine Maiden is Tamamo-no-Mae, what kind of storm can she stir up in Japan today?
They even believed that the real Tamamo-no-Mae might not be as terrifying as Muzan sitting over there! Whether in legends or their own family records, Tamamo-no-Mae was nothing more than a demon who used her beauty and seductive skills to seduce men. What was there to be afraid of? That guy over there eats people!
Tamamo-no-Mae chuckled softly. "Idiots! Do you really think I'm still the same as in those old stories you made up? Using my beauty to seduce people? I've long since abandoned such a low-level honey trap!"
The real secret to using a beautiful woman is winning people's hearts!
Taisho does have some intellectual issues. He seems normal most of the time, but he goes crazy from time to time!
For this reason, Tamamo-no-Mae gave him a special treatment! Ostensibly, it was to treat Taisho's headache, but Taisho knew perfectly well what illness he was actually being treated for.
Keep in mind that he already has four sons, so he himself has little interest in women! His true intention is more to achieve some political accomplishments! He is well aware of how fast things are developing outside!
That's how Tamamo-no-Mae started!
He not only cured his own madness but also boosted his political achievements. Furthermore, since Taisho had actually seen Amaterasu before Tamamo-no-Mae, he only believed what he had seen. Naturally, he would stand on Tamamo-no-Mae's side!
Li Muyang had asked Tamamo-no-Mae about this, whether that day was real or fake.
Tamamo-no-Mae smiled mysteriously and said, "It's a secret."
Uh... does anyone know what's going on?
As for Taisho's madness... Tamamo-no-Mae only alleviated it; she couldn't cure it completely. That kind of genetic conflict could only be cured if Li Muyang personally intervened.
But why should Old Li give it to Taishoji?
Moreover, for Tamamo-no-Mae, deliberately feigning weakness is also a means of self-protection.
On the other side, Muzan, watching the grand spectacle unfold before him, also became somewhat interested. He could indeed sense the aura emanating from Tamamo-no-Mae, which was completely similar to that of a human, though with some slight differences. Now it seemed that the priestess before him was probably indeed Tamamo-no-Mae.
Unfortunately, he was more interested in seeing the three old ghosts suffer a setback than in exposing their identities!
"Hey! I'll ask you one more time! Which of you three is holding the Blue Spider Lily?!" Seeing the atmosphere fall into silence, Muzan spoke up again: "I only want the Blue Spider Lily!"
The three old ghosts nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. "Do you even have any judgment?! We really overestimated you! You're still the same pathetic ghost king!"
Lycoris radiata, Lycoris radiata! Do you have anything else on your mind?
Muzan: There's also blue!
"It's not in our hands!" Abe Haruzo explained unhappily, "Believe it or not!"
This time it was Muzan's turn to go berserk. He suddenly sprang up, transforming into a giant hand that slammed down on Abe no Seizo, startling everyone present!
However, Abe no Seizo was always on guard against Muzan. He opened a barrier in time when the attack came, and although the barrier was quickly shattered by Muzan, he managed to dodge it!
However, the head of the Abe family, who was still by his side, was not so lucky. He could barely be considered to have some training, but unfortunately, he was too weak and was instantly smashed to pieces! He died on the spot!
"Muzan!" Abe no Seizo roared, and just as he was about to retaliate, he saw Muzan's fleshy hand pull something out of the remains of the Abe family head.
A wooden box!
Muzan moved too fast; in the blink of an eye, he had the wooden box in his hands and excitedly opened it.
A blue spider lily, sealed inside a special container that appears to be glass, lies quietly.
Abe Haruzo(；￣д￣):……
"Abe!!!"x2
Seeing this, the other two old ghosts were also enraged and roared hysterically, "You liar! Didn't you say the Blue Spider Lily wasn't in your hands?!"
Abe Haruzo opened his mouth, but for a moment he was speechless. "I...Is the Blue Spider Lily in my house? I have no idea!"
Muzan framed the three of them? Impossible! Looking at his simple and honest appearance, it couldn't possibly be fake! This was also the first time he had ever seen this blue spider lily!
So... when exactly did the head of this family secretly obtain the Blue Spider Lily?! Why didn't they tell me?!
Hmm... Tamamo-no-Mae silently shrugged; this really had nothing to do with her!
Li Muyang wasn't lying. The blue spider lily was indeed stolen by one of the three old demons, and it was likely that a member within the Demon Slayer Corps provided them with the information. The problem was... he didn't mention that the item was intercepted by one of his own Tengu's subordinates on its way to Tokyo!
That's right, the Blue Spider Lily was in the hands of the Great Tengu for a period of time.
It wasn't until recently, when a meeting was about to be held, that Li Muyang asked Da Tiangou to find an opportunity to send it to one of the three families. This was an open scheme. No matter which side got it, they would never hand it over. How could they give away a treasure they had obtained?
The problem is, unexpectedly, the blue spider lily ended up in the hands of the head of the Abe family. This head of the family, who had been forced to be a puppet, also developed a different mind. He wanted to break free from the old ghost's control and even wanted to transform himself into a perfect demon king who was not afraid of sunlight!
Unfortunately, he had lofty ambitions but lacked the corresponding strength! He held it in his hands with constant fear and had no choice but to keep it close to his body.
Another reason is that the container that sealed the blue spider lily is no ordinary object! It has passed through the hands of so many people, but none of them have been able to open this seemingly glass-like container!
This is also the source of Abe's confidence. He believed that if it couldn't be opened, others wouldn't be able to sense the aura of the blue spider lily!
And indeed, none of the three old ghosts sensed it.
But Muzan is different! His sixth sense is incredibly sharp! Even before entering the venue, he had a strange premonition that the Blue Spider Lily was here!
After seeing the head of the Abe family, Muzan had been intent on attacking him! His sixth sense told him that the Blue Spider Lily was on this guy! He struck down with his palm, and sure enough, it was there!
Having obtained what he wanted, Muzan immediately tried to run away!
However, they were blocked by the Demon Slayer Corps!
Kagaya Ubuyashiki had given orders: normally they must not act unless Muzan made a move, but now that Muzan had acted, they didn't need to hold back! Attack him!
Muzan sneered, "You guys...?"
Before he could finish his thought, he saw the pillars opposite him activate their markings and transparent worlds, each staring at him fiercely.
Muzan (；?＿?): Fine, there's an old saying in the Central Plains, "Those who understand the times are heroes!" I'll let you off the hook for now!
"Attack!" Muzan ordered, instructing his demon subordinates to buy him time.
Suddenly, a horde of evil spirits erupted from the surrounding area! Including the Twelve Demon Moons!
Only Nakime is gone.
He's still watching Li Muyang in Infinite City.
As Muzan revealed his true form, the scene suddenly became chaotic. Several demons attacked the nobles present, but the Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps all rushed past Muzan!
At the critical moment, the white fox tail, as tall as Optimus Prime, blocked the evil spirit's path!