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Muzan Kibutsuji was puzzled, though, since the Holy Son of the Oku had not used the Crimson Blade, which was equivalent to sunlight in its killing power against demons, nor had he used the Breathing of the Sun technique.
But why was he able to break through his own immortality? And even make himself feel such a strong sense of impending death?
In addition, what are the Heroic Spirits, the Hall of Heroes, and the Beast of Original Sin that Ao Shengzi and Chen Anxia mentioned in their previous conversation?
Also, who exactly is the Holy Son of Ao?
These questions flashed through Muzan Kibutsuji's mind, leaving him completely perplexed.
The existence of Chen Anxia's disciple, the Holy Son of Ao, was mentioned by Taotie to Muzan Kibutsuji, who also knew that Taotie was using the Holy Son of Ao to lure Chen Anxia into a trap.
However, Muzan Kibutsuji could not connect the Holy Son of the Origin who had driven him to the brink of death with the Holy Son of the Origin who had been captured by the Gluttonous Beast, nor could he believe that they were actually the same person, just from different timelines.
This also shows that although Muzan Kibutsuji survived for a long time, he never discovered the true nature of this world, nor did he discover how terrifying it was.
If Muzan Kibutsuji had witnessed the true terror of this world, then the existence of demons might have become even more terrifying and difficult to deal with.
After much thought, Chen Anxia concluded that this must be due to a suppressive force preventing Muzan Kibutsuji from coming into contact with the other side of this world.
It is all for the sake of human reason and for the world to continue in a better way.
As for now, because of the birth of the Beast of Original Sin, things have slipped out of the control of the Restraint Force.
This is also why the Holy Son of the Ages was summoned to this era as a heroic spirit.
Chen Anxia knew that the summoned heroic spirits were not limited to the Holy Son of Ao.
Because the Beast of Original Sin is not human, it cannot be dealt with by a single Heroic Spirit.
However, Chen Anxia did not know which other heroic spirits would be summoned to this era, nor did he know why the Beast of Original Sin appeared in this era.
Could it be that the appearance of players disrupted the original timeline, which led to the appearance of the Beast of Original Sin?
Just as Chen Anxia was deep in thought, Muzan Kibutsuji had already self-destructed.
Most of the fragments from Muzan Kibutsuji's self-destruction were destroyed by the spherical ripple wall created by the Holy Son of the Origin.
However, a small number of them managed to escape the attack range of the spherical ripple wall using the force of their self-destruction.
Some of these fragments fell near the Taotie, which had once again coalesced into that unknown monster.
As if sensing something, the Taotie, in its dazed state, instinctively felt a desire, and its body instinctively stretched out, wanting to devour the fragments from Muzan Kibutsuji.
Muzan Kibutsuji, already reduced to fragments, was unable to perceive or stop this, and could only let the gluttonous beast devour his body fragments.
Just as the gluttonous beast devoured the fragments of Muzan Kibutsuji's body, Muzan Kibutsuji seemed to understand something. He naturally took the initiative to control the fragments of his body to rush towards the gluttonous beast, allowing it to devour them.
Upon seeing this, the Holy Son of Oo seemed to realize something, his expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed, "Damn it, I never expected that Muzan Kibutsuji would be the key to the formation of the Beast of Original Sin!"
Not only Ou Shengzi, but also Chen Anxia, the Nine Pillars outside the battlefield, and Tanjiro Kamado, among others, realized the anomaly.
In their eyes, the gluttonous beast that was constantly devouring fragments of Muzan Kibutsuji's body was expanding and growing at an extremely terrifying speed.
Three meters, four meters, five meters...
In just a few breaths, the Taotie had grown to a height of five meters.
Furthermore, the expansion and enlargement of the Taotie's body has not stopped.
The sense of oppression and fear emanating from the Taotie increased as its size grew.
Amidst the ever-increasing sense of oppression and fear, the hope, courage, and fighting spirit in the hearts of the Nine Pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and others had long since vanished.
As if they had fallen into a bottomless, lightless abyss, they succumbed at that moment.
They even collapsed to the ground, their expressions blank, dazed, and broken as they stared at the enormous creature that seemed to be formed from fear, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Just then, a series of voices rang out, waking up the nine pillars and Tanjiro Kamado, and causing them to show expressions of disbelief.
"Tanjiro, stand up! The battle isn't over yet!"
"Ren, don't give up, I will fight alongside you!"
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"That's... Mr. Urokodaki's voice!?"
"Kanae-neechan!?"
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In the face of despair, the heroic spirits have returned!
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Chapter 559 Resounds: A Hymn to Humanity!
Tanjiro Kamado stared at the familiar figure, a look of disbelief flashing across his face. He muttered to himself, "How could this be? Urokodaki-san was clearly already..."
As he spoke, a warm feeling welled up in Tanjiro Kamado's heart.
It's like a lonely, helpless child returning to the embrace of parents who can be a source of comfort and refuge.
My nose started to sting, and my eyes gradually blurred.
At this moment, Tanjiro Kamado had a hundred thoughts in his mind, and countless words he wanted to say to Sakonji Urokodaki who had returned.
Shinobu Kocho, standing next to Tanjiro Kamado, also had an expression of disbelief on her face.
Because she saw that familiar figure that had appeared in her dreams countless times, a figure she thought she would never see again in her life.
With a choked voice, Shinobu Kocho said, "Kanae-neechan..."
Not only Tanjiro Kamado and Shinobu Kocho, but the other nine Hashira also saw familiar figures that they should never see again.
Among them were their comrades-in-arms, teachers, and relatives.
Those who should have passed away, those former demon hunters, those former pillar-level swordsmen, all returned at this moment.
This incredible and deeply moving fact pulled them back from the abyss.
Then, hope, fighting spirit, morale, courage... all gradually returned.
Before they knew it, the returning people had all gathered in front of the Nine Pillars and Tanjiro Kamado.
During this time, Shinobu Kocho could no longer control her heart after smelling that familiar fragrance, and she couldn't help but rush into Kanae Kocho's arms.
As Shinobu Kocho felt that familiar body temperature, she couldn't stop crying, as if she wanted to vent all the longing and grievances she had accumulated over the years.
At the same time, Tanjiro Kamado looked at Sakonji Urokodaki, who was actually standing in front of him, and tears streamed down his face. He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but his complex and fluctuating emotions prevented him from speaking.
When Urokodaki Sakon saw this for the first time, his already gentle face became even more gentle and kind.
Without hesitation, Urokodaki Sakonji reached out and gently stroked Kamado Tanjiro's head, saying, "Tanjiro, I've seen everything that's happened during this time."
"You did very well. You are worthy of being my disciple, Urokodaki Sakonji. I am proud of you!"
Upon hearing Sakonji Urokodaki's words, Tanjiro Kamado's tears flowed even more freely, his voice trembling as he stammered, "Mr. Urokodaki, how could you...? Didn't Anxia say you were already..."
Tanjiro Kamado spoke haltingly and incompletely, but Sakonji Urokodaki knew what Tanjiro Kamado wanted to say.
Without hesitation, Urokodaki Sakonji answered Kamado Tanjiro's question directly, saying, "I have indeed died. The reason I was able to return to this world is because some being summoned me in the form of a pseudo-Heroic Spirit, and so did they."
Tanjiro Kamado knew that the "them" that Sakonji Urokodaki was referring to were those who should have passed away, but who returned at this moment.
Tanjiro Kamado also noticed the key point in Sakonji Urokodaki's words, namely 'false heroic spirit'.
Tanjiro Kamado remembered that the Holy Son of the Oku had said before that he was a Heroic Spirit. What is the difference between a Heroic Spirit and a Pseudo-Heroic Spirit?
Puzzled, Tanjiro Kamado directly voiced his doubts.
Urokodaki Sakonji explained, "Heroic spirits are the beings that have become legends after their great achievements and have become objects of worship for heroes."
"I am not yet qualified to become a Heroic Spirit. I was only given the identity of a Pseudo-Heroic Spirit because of the needs of this battle, and I am returning temporarily."
Not only Tanjiro Kamado, but also the nine Hashira who were standing nearby heard Sakonji Urokodaki's words and their faces showed a look of realization and shock.
Suddenly, a question that had been lingering in their minds was finally answered.
As for the shock, it was the first time they felt that this world was so unfamiliar, that there were even such almost magical beings as heroic spirits.
In addition, they were shocked that there was an unknown entity that could summon these heroic spirits and allow the deceased to return in another way.
They could hardly imagine, nor did they know, just how powerful the unknown being capable of doing all this truly was.
Perhaps only a legendary god could accomplish all this...
Similar thoughts popped into their minds, causing their thoughts to become chaotic.
Just then, the Water Pillar – Giyu Tomioka – spoke up and asked, “Teacher, what is the reason for your return this time?”
This time, before Urokodaki Sakon could answer, Kocho Kanae spoke first, "Our return this time is to defeat the Beast of Original Sin and stop it from burning humanity."
Kanae's words left the Nine Pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and the others looking confused and puzzled.
Seeing this, Kanae Kocho did not hesitate and directly and briefly told them what the Beast of Original Sin was, what human reason was, and what the consequences of burning human reason would be.
After hearing Kanae's explanation, the Nine Pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and the others realized the seriousness of the situation for the first time.
They never imagined that this battle would be a matter of life and death for humanity.
If this battle is lost, humanity will be burned, human history will disappear, and the human species will vanish from this world.
This fact was so terrifying that the Nine Pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and the others found it difficult to process and accept for a time.
Meanwhile, Urokodaki Sakonji, Kocho Kanae, and the others, who had returned as pseudo-Heroic Spirits, did not hesitate at all, and walked resolutely towards the Taotie, which was still expanding and growing larger.
They were people who had already died once, and they knew the mission and responsibility they bore, and they were willing to fight for humanity once again.
This perseverance, courage, determination, and belief made them fearless of the terrifying oppression and fear brought by the Taotie, and even more fearless of...death!
At this moment, a dazzling light seemed to emanate from the pseudo-Heroic Spirits such as Urokodaki Sakonji and Kocho Kanae.
From this dazzling light, the nine pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and the others seemed to see the entire history of humankind, and seemed to hear the hymn to humanity.
Without further hesitation, the Nine Pillars, Tanjiro Kamado, and the others silently picked up their Nichirin Blades and followed behind the group of pseudo-Heroic Spirits, heading towards the Taotie, which was still not fully evolved.
Perhaps their power is weak in front of the Taotie, but they are strong among humans.
Therefore, for the continuation of human reason, for the prosperity of human history, and for the survival of humankind, they are willing to stand up, even at the cost of their own lives.
This isn't because they're particularly saintly, but rather because of the resolve they had the moment they decided to become demon hunters.
And this is humanity, this is humanity's hymn!
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