Chapter 172: The Slaughter Between All-Heaven Treasure Holders, Seventh Time

However, on the other side, the captain couldn't help but glance at Li Li Shuyang.

This boy looks to be at most ten? Don't schools teach kindness to others nowadays? How does this child's killing intent weigh heavier than those of us who have been on the front lines for years?

"Take them all back first."

"Isolate and interrogate; we'll discuss it after the investigation ends."

The captain waved his hand to give the order, and other team members immediately stepped forward, placing specially made bracelets on the two respectively, special artifacts researched to possess a certain degree of ability to suppress spiritual power.

However, whether for Zhou Ming or Li Li Shuyang, the effect was not very great; it was mainly for form's sake.

Zhou Ming knew this point, so he did not refuse either; they just stared fiercely at each other, their gazes not shifting even a fraction until they were taken onto the armored vehicle.

Such an intense battle, and it happened in Chaoyang Park; even at night, there were often citizens strolling or young people night-running here.

Although the terrifying momentum of the two fighting kept the onlookers from approaching, videos filmed from afar had already begun spreading online.

Even the appearance of the Tianshu Bureau personnel in the later stages was captured in their footage.

At first, because it was night, not many people saw it, and the video only circulated in local forums and small circles; but as the sky gradually brightened, when countless people woke from their dreams, habitually reached for their phones, and opened social media platforms:

#Two All-Heaven Treasure Holders' Death Match Suddenly Appears in Chaoyang Park#

#Yoriichi Tsugikuni VS Muzan Kibutsuji, the Battle Between Successors#

#Real-Life Demon Slayer#

Half of the top ten trending search results were actually related to this battle!

In the video, the crimson blade light tore through the night curtain, and the scene of flesh and blood tentacles regenerating wildly was clearly visible; especially Li Li Shuyang's final "Sun Breathing, Tenth Form," a fire-tornado-like slash that lit up half the park as bright as day, shocking even the cameraman into swearing.

The comment section was even more stunned at this moment:

【Wait, what's going on? I just slept for a while, how did two All-Heaven Treasure Holders appear again? And why are they fighting each other?】

【Of course the Demon Slayer Corps would fight when they see a demon, but how did they confirm it was Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Muzan Kibutsuji? I saw the footage was quite far away; we can only confirm they used Sun Breathing.】

【Even if it is Sun Breathing, it shouldn't be Yoriichi Tsugikuni; Tanjiro knows it too. Moreover, if it were a holder of the Yoriichi Tsugikuni template, even if the opponent was a holder of the Muzan Kibutsuji template, they would definitely choose to flee without a second thought, rather than fight here.】

【Hard to say. Wasn't Muzan Kibutsuji one of the first arrogant ones, then got one-shot by Yoriichi Tsugikuni? Maybe the template also needs to experience this scene to increase compatibility.】

【Hey! Don't say it, but actually, don't say it, I think this is the truth!】

【If you say that, isn't the one on the other side using Sun Breathing trying to recreate the battle between Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Muzan Kibutsuji? Are the two of them just throwing the match here?】

【Impossible. The one using Sun Breathing earlier was obviously the one getting beaten. Dare you imagine the scene of Yoriichi Tsugikuni being beaten by Muzan Kibutsuji? Muzan Kibutsuji probably wouldn't dare to dream such a thing.】

【This should be the world's first life-and-death struggle between All-Heaven Treasure Holders, right? Although God Ye fought with Gu Che, Lu Jing, and others before, that was just sparring.】

【Sparring? Wasn't it one-sided beating? Doge. jpg】

【.】

Although the video was a bit far from the battlefield, relying on anime fans' extreme control over details, they still saw that the Sun Breathing used by Li Li Shuyang, and even the person on the opposite side who could resist Sun Breathing and fight him to this extent, had obtained the Muzan Kibutsuji template or ability.

But whether Li Li Shuyang was a successor or template holder of Yoriichi Tsugikuni, or a successor or template holder of Tanjiro, they were not clear.

Because Li Li Shuyang did not display the absolute suppression over Muzan Kibutsuji like Yoriichi Tsugikuni did.

In the early stages, he was clearly the weaker one, but then suddenly it was like he had hacked, and his moves became incredibly fierce.

However, overall, they actually weren't hung up on this; after all, whether it was a template or a succession, the upper limit of the Blade World system was not high, and it had no ability to compare with the world systems behind the vast majority of All-Heaven Treasures appearing now.

Instead, people in other cities started to joke about how the Chaoyang City Tianshu Bureau should resolve the "grudge" between these two All-Heaven Treasure Holders.

The world's first life-and-death battle between All-Heaven Treasure Holders; this is not easy to handle.

Indeed, it is not very easy to handle.

At this moment in the Chaoyang City Tianshu Bureau conference room, they were facing a screen full of public opinion, with headaches.

"We can't suppress it anymore; now the whole internet is discussing it. Fortunately, because the distance was far enough, the appearances of Zhou Ming and Li Li Shuyang were not captured in the video."

Li Ming stared at the constantly jumping trending search data on the screen, feeling his temples throb.

According to reason, the appearance of an All-Heaven Treasure Holder in Chaoyang City was a huge good thing; the appearance of two was even better.

But coincidentally, the abilities obtained by these two belonged to mortal enemies; as soon as they met, they fought to the death.

No, not even as soon as they met; they found each other directly through telepathy.

After last night's interrogation, they also understood the beginning and end of the incident.

"Zhou Ming, 25 years old, ordinary company employee. One day ago, he bought a God Light Stick at a street stall and was given a plastic flower. The plastic flower transformed into the Blue Spider Lily in the Blade World, fused with him in his sleep, and awakened his Muzan Kibutsuji abilities."

"Time, location, and surveillance all match, but we cannot rule out the possibility that he used his abilities to change his appearance."

"But what can be confirmed is that he indeed has not been involved in taking any human lives."

Regarding this point, they were relatively confident; although the power of ability users was not as strong as that of All-Heaven Treasure Holders, there were many types of abilities, and many things could be done.

"As for the appetite aspect, Zhou Ming stated that his ability comes from Muzan Kibutsuji, so he doesn't need to eat humans at all. The reason Muzan Kibutsuji did so was just because he didn't mind, but he does mind; and as Li Li Shuyang said, Zhou Ming only follows the order now because his power is insufficient; once his power is strong, he won't follow the rules."

"Zhou Ming's explanation was, 'I was just thinking about it; thinking about it isn't illegal.'"

A few stifled laughs rang out in the conference room.

The screen switched to Li Li Shuyang; even sitting in the interrogation chair, the boy's back remained straight as an arrow.

"Li Li Shuyang, student of Chaoyang City No. 1 High School, possessor of the Yoriichi Tsugikuni succession. During the battle with Zhou Ming, he awakened his Demon Slayer Mark and broke through to the Third Stage."

"The reason he found Zhou Ming, according to him, stemmed from the intuition of hatred towards demons brought by the Yoriichi Tsugikuni succession."

"Relying on this intuition, he found Zhou Ming's home and launched an attack on him without hesitation."

"According to the evaluation report given by our psychological experts, this child has an obsession with demons that is beyond normal people; it seems the Yoriichi Tsugikuni succession had a huge impact on his psychology."

"Although according to what he said, he only obtained the Yoriichi Tsugikuni succession, if it were just a succession, it could never cause such a change. We speculate he awakened a certain ability, and the function of this ability is to help him find demons."

Speaking to this point, they also couldn't quite control their expressions.

The fact that All-Heaven Treasure Holders awaken related abilities is not a secret in the Tianshu Bureau; Gu Che, Lu Jing, Shen Mo, and others all awakened abilities, all related to their All-Heaven Treasures.

But how much hatred did Li Li Shuyang have towards demons for even the awakened ability to be targeted at demons?

"Alright, stop holding back your expressions."

Li Ming looked at the expressions of everyone present, who were forcing seriousness but couldn't quite hold back, and helplessly shook his head.

He pulled up two files and projected them onto the screen.

"Zhou Ming himself has no problems."

"As he said, we cannot deny him as a person just because of the abilities he obtained; Akaza's abilities are indeed dangerous, but which holder of a Profound Heaven Treasure, which Tier-2 or above Ability User is not dangerous?"

"If we truly discuss destructive power, which of Gu Che, Lu Jing, Lin Lin Ruoxi, or Shen Mo is lacking?"

A few light laughs echoed in the conference room, slightly easing the atmosphere.

"As for those little thoughts in his heart"

"Who hasn't fantasized about gaining status through power? Do you not want my position as Director?"

"Desiring progress is not a bad thing either."

Li Ming shrugged, and the Deputy Director beside him couldn't help but cough once.

"Furthermore, regarding Li Li Shuyang."

"Although his approach was extreme, his starting point was correct."

"The problem lies in the fact that he underestimated human will; no, it should be said, Akaza."

"Akaza is not incapable of restraining his own desires; he simply is unwilling to restrain them for the sake of humanity; but Zhou Ming can."

"Whether he will be able to do so in the future, we are unclear, but before that, I think we should believe in him."

He tapped the table, making a decision.

"In extraordinary times, use extraordinary means."

"Having these two coexist peacefully is unrealistic, but they are both our precious holders of Profound Heaven Treasures; my suggestion is—"

"First, implement limited supervision over Zhou Ming, conduct regular psychological evaluations, but do not restrict his freedom;"

"Second, have psychological experts guide Li Li Shuyang; keep the killing intent from being so heavy."

"Third."

Li Ming suddenly revealed a meaningful smile.

"Since they have so much energy, why not let them form a Special Action Team? To handle mutated creature incidents specifically."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

The Deputy Director opened his mouth:

"Director, are you... letting them love and kill each other?"

"This is called making rational use of resources."

Li Ming spoke with complete seriousness.

"Since they are going to fight anyway, they might as well fight the people they should fight."

"But what if they are unwilling to join the Tian Shu Bureau?"

Chen Zhen asked curiously, since strictly speaking, neither Zhou Ming nor Li Li Shuyang were people of their Tian Shu Bureau.

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Director Li Ming slowly raised his head, revealing a smile; although it was a smile, the feeling it gave people was not like smiling at all:

"They have already caused such a huge commotion; do they think they can choose not to join just because they want to?"

"Zhou Ming is suspected of violating Article 17 of the 'Ability User Public Security Management Regulations', using high-risk abilities in public places causing disturbances; Li Li Shuyang not only violated Article 17 but also violated Article 19, shouting for blood and killing against innocent person Zhou Ming."

"Now give them two choices."

"Either sign a contract to join the Tian Shu Bureau, enjoying official status treatment while accepting supervision; or accept punishment according to the 'Ability User Public Security Management Regulations'."

Everyone shivered in unison.

The punishment under the 'Ability User Public Security Management Regulations' is not light; on the contrary, because the offenders are Ability Users possessing Profound Heaven Treasures, the regulations are actually stricter than normal management rules.

Once inside, three years is the minimum.

"Of course, we will fully respect individual will."

"I believe they will definitely make the most correct choice."

Li Ming smiled kindly.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Zhou Ming stared at the contract clauses regarding "five social insurances and one housing fund", "annual salary of ten million", and "housing allocation", then looked at the silver bracelet beside him; the corner of his mouth twitched:

"Even if I were an idiot, I would know which one to choose."

In the next room, Li Li Shuyang was frowning while looking at a "Plan for the Establishment of the Demon-Slayer Special Action Group".

Demon-Slayer Group is fine, but what does "Demon, Slayer Group" mean?

Why separate these two characters?

It can't possibly be to have him and that guy act together, right?

Time passed quietly; in the blink of an eye, it was already the second month.

The impact caused by Li Li Shuyang and Zhou Ming gradually subsided from the peak of controversy to calmness, following the Tian Shu Bureau's official announcement and subsequent reports.

On the third day of the incident's fermentation, the Chaoyang City Tian Shu Bureau proactively released relevant information about Li Li Shuyang and Zhou Ming, including the inheritance of Yoriichi Tsugikuni obtained by Li Li Shuyang, and the "Sunlight-Immune Version Akaza" ability accidentally obtained by Zhou Ming.

Furthermore, because Zhou Ming's experience of obtaining his ability was quite dramatic, and since Akaza himself cannot be immune to sunlight, this was specifically mentioned in the announcement.

"A plastic flower assembled from a 50-yuan street stall glow stick, accidentally transformed into the Profound Heaven Treasure Blue Moonflower; after fusion, obtained Akaza's ability while also being immune to sunlight."

This interesting story was even turned into a meme by netizens, captioned "Which street stall has the best bargains? Look for Zhou Lang at the Chaoyang Night Market", but no one expected that the Blue Moonflower Akaza sought throughout his life would connect with him in this way.

Some people still wanted to pay a high price for Zhou Ming to turn them into demons, but the Chaoyang City Tian Shu Bureau directly refused.

Zhou Ming can resist the will of demons, but that does not mean the people he turned into demons can also resist.

However, what surprised people the most was the "Demon, Slayer Group" responsible for handling mutated creatures in Chaoyang City, established by the Chaoyang City Tian Shu Bureau with Zhou Ming and Li Li Shuyang.

【Laughing to death, the official forces a CP pairing】

【Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Akaza never expected in their lives that they would be connected in this way】

【Is this really going to work? I feel like Li Li Shuyang's gaze at Zhou Ming means he's about to stab him any second.】

【The plastic flower given free with the God Light Stick turned into a Treasure of the Heavens? What kind of luck is this! Envy. jpg】

【.】

Although Ye Xuan noticed this, to him, the appearance of Li Li Shuyang and Zhou Ming made no difference compared to Shen Xuan's appearance in Bibo City; it was simply that two holders of Treasures of the Heavens had appeared in one city.

As for whether the abilities the two obtained originated from the same world or if they were enemies, while interesting, he did not care too much.

In the future, perhaps even Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Muzan Kibutsuji himself will descend into the real world.

By then, it will not be too late to find it interesting.

Moreover, he now has more important matters to attend to, namely—the Seventh Fishing of the Heavens.

(End of this chapter)