"Ahhh!"
Seeing his brother on the ground slowly turn into ash like a demon, Sanemi Shinazugawa immediately ran to Genya Shinazugawa and cried out in despair.
"What is happening? Damn it! Why? Why is Genya's body disintegrating like a demon? Don't be afraid, big brother will find a way to save you, big brother will find a way to save you!"
Genya Shinazugawa sobbed, "Brother... I'm... sorry, back then, I shouldn't have wronged you, always... just causing trouble for brother, I'm really... very sorry..."
"What trouble are you talking about, you useless brat! You're not allowed to die, I won't allow you to die before me!" Sanemi Shinazugawa roared.
"Thank you for... protecting me... I also want to... protect brother like... brother protected me."
Sanemi Shinazugawa covered his brother's body with his hands, trying to stop its disintegration. "What kind of protection is this, you scoundrel! What is this! Ahhh!"
"I want... the brother who has endured so much... to be happy. After all, my... brother is... the kindest person... in this world..."
Sanemi Shinazugawa broke down crying, "Ahhh! Gods! I beg you, I beg you not to take my brother away, please, save my brother!"
Li Xing had just arrived when he heard Sanemi Shinazugawa's loud cries. Looking around, he saw that Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji had also arrived, along with Giyu Tomioka and Tanjiro. Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira, was severely injured, having lost an eye, and Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Hashira, was pinned to a pillar, just having been released by Gyomei Himejima. It was evident that a great battle had taken place here.
Most of the Pillars here had activated their Demon Slayer Marks and the Transparent World. Gyomei Himejima was already 27 years old, and if nothing unexpected happened, he would die after tonight.
Li Xing walked up to Sanemi Shinazugawa. "The gods are not here, but humans are. Open his mouth."
Sanemi Shinazugawa looked up at Li Xing. "Can you save my brother? Please, save my brother. From now on, whatever you want me to do, I will do it! Please!"
"I told you to open his mouth!" Li Xing cut his own palm and dripped his blood. Sanemi Shinazugawa's mind was in chaos, only believing that Li Xing was saving his brother, and he immediately used his hand to open Genya Shinazugawa's mouth.
After drinking Li Xing's blood, Genya Shinazugawa's body stopped disintegrating and began to heal at a visible rate. Seeing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa knelt on the ground.
"Thank you for saving my brother, thank you, thank you very much!"
Genya Shinazugawa's consciousness slowly returned. When he opened his eyes, he saw his brother crying in front of him. He reached out and touched Sanemi Shinazugawa, "Brother, don't cry, I think I'm fine now."
Li Xing ignored Sanemi Shinazugawa, planning to let the brothers have a heartfelt talk. He then walked to Muichiro Tokito, who was the most severely injured. Although several Pillars had been added compared to the original story, as a descendant of Kokushibo, he had received special treatment from Kokushibo. Currently, Gyomei Himejima was talking to Muichiro Tokito.
"While my wound hasn't healed yet, drink some of my blood. I saved you like this in the Swordsmith Village too."
Muichiro Tokito chose to believe Li Xing and slowly opened his mouth to drink Li Xing's blood. Immediately, the wound in his abdomen healed rapidly, nearing completion.
"Thank you, Mr. Li Xing."
Gyomei Himejima clasped his hands together. "Namu Amida Butsu. Mr. Li Xing's contribution to this battle is immeasurable."
"No need for so much talk. You drink some too. There's another big battle ahead." Li Xing extended his hand to Gyomei Himejima again. Gyomei Himejima was not a stubborn person. Knowing that Muzan Kibutsuji had not yet been defeated, he also drank Li Xing's blood.
Li Xing was being exceptionally merciful this time, walking around and letting everyone present have a taste. It wasn't particularly special blood, just blood infused with a trace of demonic power. It had healing effects but wouldn't turn them into demons.
"Hmph! I don't want to drink your blood. What's the difference between this and being a demon?" Iguro Obanai turned away, not wanting too much interaction with Li Xing.
"Fine, you don't seem to be seriously injured. Just don't be a hindrance in the upcoming battle." Li Xing didn't want to give it if he didn't have to; losing too much blood could lead to weakness.
Mitsuri, however, was very happy. The man she admired was truly amazing, powerful and considerate, willing to harm himself to heal others.
"Xing-kun, it's so sweet, your blood is so sweet."
"Ahem, is that the point? Once you've recovered, let's hurry and find Muzan Kibutsuji." Li Xing coughed lightly, pulled Mitsuri into his arms, and then flew away.
Tanjiro watched Li Xing fly away and quickly followed, "Mr. Li Xing, wait for me!"
Iguro Obanai looked at Mitsuri's happy face, his heart filled with bitterness and helplessness. His background and appearance truly couldn't compare to Li Xing. If he didn't die, he wouldn't be worthy of Mitsuri.
...
Outside the Infinity Castle, a giant ball of flesh appeared before many Demon Slayer Corps members.
"Found him! Muzan Kibutsuji! Slice through the flesh and blood, he must be inside!" a Kakushi shouted. With the Pillars absent, he had to take command of the others.
Then, other members bravely charged forward, their Nichirin Blades slashing at the flesh ball.
Suddenly, a white-haired man leaped out from within the flesh ball. With a wave of his hand, everyone present was torn apart, leaving no words behind, not a single complete corpse.
"After living for a thousand years, even the leisure of eating has gradually degenerated, but eating on an empty stomach is still very delicious."
"I must commend you for bringing food all the way to me, Ubuyashiki!"
Muzan grinned, holding a severed head. Although the drug hadn't been repelled, his body felt lighter.
"Coincidentally, most of my subordinates have been wiped out recently. As long as you bow before me, I can still be lenient and turn you into a demon. It's great that sick and frail people like you can also have eternal life. This is one of my rare acts of mercy! Ubuyashiki!"
"Ubuyashiki doesn't need your mercy. You need my mercy. I will save you now, Muzan Kibutsuji!"
"Snow Breathing, Final Form: Absolute Zero!"
When Li Xing arrived, he saw a ground littered with dismembered bodies. A surge of anger immediately welled up in his heart. Holding Mitsuri, he swung his sword, and Muzan was instantly frozen.
"Li Xing! And that girl! Nakime, you betrayed me! Damn it!" Although Muzan was frozen, he could still see Li Xing and Mitsuri through the ice. Nakime had indeed reported the information about killing three Pillars and Tamayo earlier, but these two appeared unharmed. Without a doubt, Nakime, like Tamayo, had betrayed him.
His thoughts turned instantly, and Nakime, who had moved away from Muzan, had her head exploded at that moment. Yushiro and Tamayo immediately understood that Muzan had emerged, likely having suppressed the drug that would have turned him human.
Then, the Infinity Castle began to collapse. All the Demon Slayer Corps members, including Muzan, were teleported to the ground. There was still some time before dawn. Li Xing would at least drag Muzan until dawn, but Li Xing would not give Muzan a chance to survive until dawn. It was time to unleash his full power.
(I have chosen to skip Upper Rank One here. Li Xing did not have enough time to participate. If you wish to know the details of the battle, please refer to the manga. It would have involved the addition of four Pillars and Tanjiro. I have also strengthened Kokushibo's power, and each Pillar sustained injuries. It is estimated that the Demon Slayer arc will conclude in two more chapters. For a single world, the pace is fast, but for the myriad worlds, the pace is still normal. However, I will not be diligently writing after this. You can stop reading after Demon Slayer, but I will continue to write slowly. If you wait for the serialization, it will likely take a lifetime.)