[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong-":3,"chapter-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-112":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Pillar in Demon Slayer Is Extremely Strong but Overly Cautious",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336038,4566,"Chapter 112: Luo Li Arrives","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>Spatial tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, we’re about to pass through the final spatial storm and reach the other world! Prepare yourselves—I’m going to burst through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood!” x7\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li piloted the [Nirvana], weaving through the spatial storm, her gaze resolute, her expression stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew the importance of this journey, and a strange surge of excitement stirred within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the other world she was about to reach, she would reunite with Bai Yue and bring him home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar of the [Nirvana] deafened the air, like the cry of a phoenix echoing through the cosmos, charging forward without fear of the spatial storm’s barriers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Slayer world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One month later, within Infinity Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Muzan Kibutsuji, the past month had been the most difficult of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the moment Upper Moon One Kokushibo died, his fear of Zero had grown even deeper!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, of the Twelve Ketsueki, only Muichiro remained as an Upper Moon demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, Muzan Kibutsuji had not abandoned his search for the Demon Slayer Corps’ headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He once again infused Muichiro with his own blood for absorption, and at night sent out more of his cloned eyeballs to scour the land for the headquarters’ location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Muzan Kibutsuji was preparing a major move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month had passed since the Judgment of Gyuujirou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, the swordsmen who participated in the Pillar training had achieved unprecedented growth in strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most notably, the three young ones—Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu—drew the most attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro’s strength had reached the [Class A] tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenitsu, upon learning of his senior brother Gyuujirou’s betrayal, was utterly shocked and struggled to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he learned of Gyuujirou’s deeds, he could hardly believe it—his most revered senior brother had become such a person…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for the comfort of his grandfather, Sangdao Ciwulang, and the encouragement of his companions, he might have remained sunk in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Butterfly House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the basement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Butterfly sisters and Zhu Shi stared at the three new drugs they had developed, and for the first time, smiles of relief appeared on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Muzan Kibutsuji’s abilities, Zhu Shi believed the drug to restore humans was far from sufficient to oppose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, through their combined efforts, they developed three additional drugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could accelerate Muzan Kibutsuji’s bodily aging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another could prevent Muzan Kibutsuji from splitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the final one could destroy Muzan Kibutsuji’s cells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Muzan Kibutsuji absorbed the drugs, they could simply stall him and wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if Muzan Kibutsuji sensed something amiss, he would surely retreat to Infinity Castle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, hiding and slowly breaking down the drugs would not be impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now a new problem had arisen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they make Muzan Kibutsuji absorb these drugs into his body?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji was no proud warrior, nor a human driven by emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji was merely a lifeform obsessed with survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his life was threatened, he would inevitably prioritize self-preservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leave this to me! I will use myself as bait, carrying these drugs, and let Muzan Kibutsuji swallow me whole!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Shi proposed her solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, it was the only viable option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the Butterfly sisters immediately stopped her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! This plan is absolutely unacceptable!” Hu Die Ren said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through two months of interaction, she had moved from initial rejection to acceptance of Zhu Shi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning of Zhu Shi’s past and her actions, Hu Die Ren admired her—and felt deep pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Nai Hui felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Xiang Nai Hui suggested: “Why not wait until Zero returns? I’m sure he’ll have a solution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero… alright, then we’ll wait for him to return before deciding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of Zero, Zhu Shi’s eyes revealed an unusual emotion—but quickly concealed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang Nai Hui noticed this, but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Butterfly sisters and Zhu Shi heard a tremendous thunderclap outside the Butterfly House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried something had happened, they rushed out to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Shi also pulled on her black cloak, covering herself completely from head to toe to shield from sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they stepped outside, they saw the strange sight in the sky—and were left speechless with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was darkened by clouds, blocking even the sun, occasionally shaking with lightning and thunder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GURR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if enduring unbearable torment, faintly, they seemed to see some energy breaking through a boundary!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what followed filled them with even greater dread and terror!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky split open like a tear, revealing a massive vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vortex widened rapidly—and from within, a red object slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like a head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when the red object fully revealed itself did they recognize its form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside was a transparent red eggshell; inside, a colossal steel bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet its structure reminded some of Zero’s device!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Yōya, watching from his mansion, gasped: “A celestial visitor… has arrived…!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the steel bird fully appeared above the Demon Slayer Corps’ headquarters, everyone felt its overwhelming pressure more clearly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And its massive size occupied at least one-third of the headquarters’ area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve arrived in the other world—the Demon Slayer world. Xiao Yun, try to contact T0.” Luo Li instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Xiao Li sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Bai Yun could act, a message arrived from T0.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Nirvana, Nirvana, this is T0, receive and respond, receive and respond!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T0!” At once, Luo Li replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【T0, this is your Luo Li sister. Where are you?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Luo Li sister! Thank heaven! My master and I have finally waited for you! I’m right beneath your position!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the screen, they clearly saw a crowd gathered below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Good, I understand. T0, wait there for us. And… is Bai Yue there?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【My master will return soon! He’s missed you terribly!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yue… has been missing me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>T0’s words struck Luo Li’s ears, and she could no longer suppress her overwhelming excitement and longing—she immediately left the cockpit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other six followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue sat on Xiang Nai Hui’s shoulder, gazing at the [Nirvana] in the sky, her heart pounding with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, seeing the [Nirvana], she had thought it an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after triple-checking did she confirm it was real—and her first act was to notify her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she contacted the [Nirvana].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLICK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hatch opened beneath the [Nirvana], and a large glowing blue flying disc slowly descended, carrying the seven of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This world definitely has dimensional suppression—I feel my strength reduced to less than half!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhan Yun voiced his feeling; Luo Li and the others felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope my Bai Yue is unharmed—or else… I won’t hesitate to destroy this world!” Luo Li thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven landed on the ground, staring at the crowd before them, searching for T0’s figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every Demon Slayer felt a chilling aura and invisible pressure radiating from them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if an innate bloodline suppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a hidden, lethal killing intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Li sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small figure leapt from the crowd like a rabbit, flinging herself into Luo Li’s arms, hugging tightly against her full chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Li sister, I’ve missed you so much! Missed all of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T0! Are you and Bai Yue both safe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li cradled T0 in her palms, asking with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm, my master and I are fine; my master is on the way back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re safe—that’s wonderful…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, Bai Yun asked: “T0, how did you end up here originally?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Sister Bai Yun, this story is long—I’ll tell you later. First, let me introduce some of my friends. Oh, my master gave me a name: Xiao Yue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue… that’s nice. You have your own name now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Xiao Yue led everyone to meet Shikanoe and the others, introducing them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So beautiful! Is she Luo Li, the one Zero mentioned?” Shikanoe was stunned by Luo Li’s breathtaking beauty, filled with awe and envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never seen a woman so beautiful—she looked as if she had stepped straight out of a painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing she had been rude, Shikanoe quickly apologized: “I’m sorry, I was impolite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Japanese?” The seven of them all spoke multiple languages and immediately recognized her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome to the Demon Slayer Corps, guests from beyond the heavens,” said Ubuyashiki Yōya, stepping forward with his wife beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Ubuyashiki Yōya’s voice, the seven felt a light, floating sensation in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It brought calm and ease to their spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sound came from not far behind Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned—and saw Bai Yue, the one she had longed for day and night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Li…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Yue…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Master, Sister Luo Li is here!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero, while slaying a demon, suddenly received a message from Xiao Yue through his 【Analytical Glasses】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overcome with excitement, he overexerted himself and snapped the demon’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without looking back, he left immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon thought it had finally escaped death—until a bomb landed at its feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive explosion shattered the dilapidated temple; the demon was blown to pieces, exposed to sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t accept this…!!” Amid the demon’s furious roar, it turned to ash under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero immediately pulled out his 【Solar Energy Flyer】 and strapped it to his back, flying toward the Demon Slayer Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just ten minutes, he arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon landing, he saw several former battle companions standing ahead, along with his sister Bai Yun and the one he had longed for—Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Li…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Yue…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo Li, Zero’s longing surged like a tide, drowning him. His steps grew light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he reached her, arms wide, pulling her into his embrace with desperate urgency—feeling her warmth, her heartbeat, everything about her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li hadn’t expected his hug to be so tight—as if he meant to fuse her into his very body, never to part again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, time seemed to stop; the entire world fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their heartbeats intertwined; their bodies pressed tightly together, like a beautiful painting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, all of Luo Li’s worries vanished with his embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged him just as tightly, breathing in his familiar scent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo Li…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here. I’ve always been here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I missed you so much… I’m sorry…” Zero trembled slightly—he cried. This was the first time he had ever cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhan Yun wrapped his arm around Bai Yun’s waist; the couple exchanged a quiet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking the embrace, Luo Li cupped Zero’s face and smiled gently: “Bai Yue, you’ve changed… You’re so much better now than before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero…” Shikanoe and Mitsuji stepped forward to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero explained: “Zero is the name I use in this world. These two… their relationship with me is the same as yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The same as mine…” Luo Li pondered, glancing between Shikanoe and Mitsuji, then back at Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, she understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still smiling, she gave him a sly look and asked: “Care to explain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always sensed, deep down, that Bai Yue might one day have more than one wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when he was young, many women had confessed to him—even those of high status…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, it was still true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing someone else get there first still stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present felt the aura of authority radiating from Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable pressure made each of them struggle to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the air carried a faint, lingering scent of jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Zero knew she was jealous—and he was willing to spend extra time explaining properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also gave Shikanoe and Mitsuji a reassuring glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero walked over to Luo Zhan Yun and Bai Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhan Yun, long time no see!” Zero extended his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see—you’ve changed a lot, kid!” Luo Zhan Yun reached out and bumped fists with Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yun, I’m sorry—I’ve always worried you all these years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, Brother. I’m just glad you’re alive!” Bai Yun beamed, throwing herself into Zero’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt just like when she was a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then bumped fists with former No. 3, No. 4, No. 6, and No. 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, it’s been a long time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long time no see!” x4\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After explaining the situation to Ubuyashiki Yōya, he led the seven, along with Shikanoe and Mitsuji, back to his estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue sat on Luo Li’s shoulder, beaming happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they all left, the other Pillar Swordsmen felt as if they had survived a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invisible pressure radiating from the seven had drenched their backs in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the weaker swordsmen collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been too terrified to even breathe since witnessing that scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Yōya felt the same—once he confirmed these outsiders were not enemies, his mind finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>",2110,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","590fd7261ac3bccf32b8143b57449f23106e5b93ac8222c958fec51303a1af87","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-113","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-111",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]