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Chapter 521

Chapter 520: A Fierce Battle Unfolds!

Rolling, towering Icebergs connected layer upon layer, like two brilliant silver crystal crowns, centered around the Ice Castle, extending along the Island's Edge towards the east and west.

Until they met the wide Central Great River in the central area. On the opposite side of the river was a scorched Magma zone with streaks of fire patterns, and further back, one could clearly see Volcanoes erupting with rolling Magma.

The icy Cold Wind and the High Temperature Heatwave, like two armies of opposing nations refusing to yield, constantly clashed together endlessly, forming a surging Gale over the river surface.

Looking down at the entire Island from above, one could clearly see that the only passages to the Island were the Docks behind the Castles at both ends.

To enter or exit from other directions, one would have to face the extreme cold on the Icebergs or the Magma on the Volcanoes. Even following the Great River towards either side would result in being assaulted by Gales and huge waves.

The strange thing, however, was that the area around the three large Stone Bridges connecting the two Zones was unexpectedly calm and peaceful.

Six tall Metal Turret, like silent Giant, were positioned on both sides of the Great River at the forefront of the Upper Lane, Mid Lane, and Lower Lane Main Roads, lined up and silently facing each other across the Great Bridges.

Within the snow-covered Forests and the dry Forests on both sides, the Trees, whether straight or twisted, stood ready like Soldiers.

They were constantly preparing.

Preparing to provide assistance to their own Warrior or block dangerous attacks.

Every corner, every detail Inside the Court showed no sign of being newly built; instead, it was filled with an eternal, epic Aura.

Ice Fire Island.

It was destined to become a major iconic Characteristic of the Sea Star World, and as the 'Combat Power Competition' was held session after session, it would surely become a stage yearned for by Powerhouse from the Multiverse.

"Hiss—it's so cold. It's even colder than I imagined. Luckily, I warmed up beforehand."

Amidst the whistling Cold Wind, Tengen Uzui hugged his chest with both hands, sighing with some relief as he followed Muzan Kibutsuji and the others into the Main Gate of the Ice Castle.

Mima Amatori nodded. Looking at the Snowflake constantly drifting down from the Dark Clouds, he also felt a considerable chill.

"Indeed. But looking at the previous few matches, five sets of Winter Clothes have already been prepared inside. You just need to be careful; if they get damaged during Combat, there's nowhere to replace them."

Interestingly, these two, who had a falling out during the previous Selection Trial because of Mekko, were now communicating quite naturally, as if nothing had happened.

Because, in the end, they didn't really have any deep-seated hatred.

At that time, Mima Amatori just didn't want Mekko to hinder his qualification, and Tengen Uzui was just being meddlesome, not wanting a Beauty to die in front of him.

As for holding grudges, it can only be said that neither of them was the type to be narrow-minded or easily lose their heads. Now they had become objects of Cooperation.

Only a fool would haggle over trivial Matter at this time, failing to understand the difference between primary and secondary Matter.

"Levi, aren't you cold?"

Tengen Uzui, being naturally friendly, turned his head to look at Levi Ackerman, who was walking at the back. Over the past few days, the five of them had become quite Familiarized with each other, gaining some understanding of each other's Identity, origins, and Combat styles.

"Not cold."

Levi surveyed the Castle's internal Environment with an Expressionless face, giving a perfunctory reply.

"Hehehe, don't lie. You don't have any Special Ability or Special Constitution, so how could you not be cold~"

Tengen Uzui teased, continuously exhaling wisps of White Mist from his mouth. He then looked with an envious Gaze at Muzan Kibutsuji and Morgan William, who were leading the way and had already started climbing the Ice Stairs.

Their destination was the fifth floor, the top level, where the Resource Box and Transponder Snails were placed.

"William, can't you release a little Steam to warm us up?"

"I can, but it's not worth the gain."

William explained gently as he walked up.

"Firstly, I need to conserve my Stamina as much as possible right now. Secondly, even if I warm you up for a moment, you'll still have to face this severe Temperature after we split up later. It's better to adapt to it early."

"Alright..."

Tengen Uzui knew he had a point after hearing him and stopped insisting. At this moment, he heard Muzan Kibutsuji, who was at the very front, remind them in his neutral voice that was difficult to distinguish between male and female.

"We need to increase our Speed. The opponents have already started distributing the contents of the Box."

Mima Amatori and the other three, including Tengen Uzui, exchanged glances. Although they didn't say anything, they all silently quickened their pace up the stairs.

Muzan Kibutsuji was their temporary Captain.

Not only because his Strength was the greatest, but also because of his Glint-Glint Fruit Ability.

His Far Sight and X-ray Vision with a radius of four thousand kilometers, combined with Transponder Snail communication, could be said to be a very reliable Core, completely sufficient to control the entire field and command the whole team.

This made them feel even more amazed by the Devil Fruit Ability, and it also strengthened Mima Amatori's resolve to apply for a Logia-type Devil Fruit after becoming one of the 'Top 100'.

Soon.

The five quickly reached the top floor. Without needing much Communication, they first went over and took their own Transponder Snails.

Then they opened all the Tin Box and took out some Food, Freshwater, Medicine, and a Map of Ice Fire Island.

Among them, Tengen Uzui, Mima Amatori, and Levi also took out a set of Winter Clothes that wouldn't hinder their movements but provided good warmth and put them on.

As for Muzan Kibutsuji and Morgan William, they didn't need them at all.

The latter was originally a 'Steam Person', while the former controlled his Body temperature to be unafraid of the cold. His Body was currently like a stuffy hot furnace.

Muzan Kibutsuji saw that they were Ready and immediately said, "Alright, next we'll proceed according to our previous Plan. Tengen Uzui, pay attention to calls."

"Okay!"

Tengen Uzui suppressed the slight awkwardness in his Heart and replied to the other party while maintaining a calm Mindset.

Over the past few days, things weren't uneventful on the Cruise Ship.

On a certain night, Muzan Kibutsuji specifically found his Room and recounted everything he had previously said to Kyojuro Rengoku and Sanemi Shinazugawa, word for word.

At the time, he was utterly shocked by Muzan Kibutsuji's audacious idea.

He actually wanted them, including Ubuyashiki Oyakata, and the 'Demon Slayer People' who would subsequently come to World, to pledge allegiance to him and form a so-called 'Demon Slayer Group'.

And Muzan could help every 'Demon Slayer Person' Enhance the Total Cell Count of their Body.

He could also teach them Life Return in advance, and these were just the initial Benefits.

In the Future, as long as it was a High-Grade Resource he obtained through his relatively high Identity in the World Government.

He could share it as appropriate, improving their Strength as much as possible.

His goal was for all the 'Demon Slayer People' to use this Influence/Power to gain a firm foothold in the World Government and World.

At the same time, they should be prepared to compete with Influence/Power from Other Worlds.

To be honest, Tengen Uzui's rationality told him.

This was a Plan that was beneficial to him and all the 'Demon Slayer People' without any harm.

Except that it was psychologically difficult to accept.

No matter what, Muzan Kibutsuji was someone they had previously sworn to kill.

Which person from the Demon Slayer Corps didn't have a deep-seated hatred for 'Demons'?

But the problem was that Muzan was no longer a 'Demon'.

Moreover, with his current Position within the World Government, they were not allowed to continue attacking him.

Torn, he had no choice but to take out his Transponder Snail and call Ubuyashiki Oyakata, who was far away on Wano Island.

But who knew that the latter had already heard about this Matter from Kyojuro Rengoku.

And Ubuyashiki Oyakata's reply was for him to first focus on dealing with the 'Combat Power Competition' with peace of mind.

After it ended, he would invite Muzan Kibutsuji and the former 'Hashira' of the Demon Slayer Corps to gather at his Manor.

Since that was the case, Tengen Uzui habitually left this Matter for Kagaya Ubuyashiki to make a Decision on.

[Swish]

The next moment.

Except for Tengen Uzui.

The other four, without a word, turned into streaks of Afterimage and leaped out of the Ice Castle's Window at extremely high Speed.

Then they scattered towards the Upper Lane, Mid Lane, Lower Lane, and the Eastern Snow Forest.

Through the Surveillance Den Den Mushi placed in various corners and the Airship's aerial view.

The countless Audience members from the four Worlds watching the Live Broadcast could clearly see how they split up.

Among them, Muzan Kibutsuji was on the Mid Lane Main Road.

Morgan William was on the Upper Lane Main Road, and Mima Amatori was on the Lower Lane Main Road.

The last one, Levi Ackerman, had already begun using his Enhanced Omni-Directional Mobility Gear at his Waist.

He moved like lightning through the Forest where the branches and leaves were covered with snow.

Only Tengen Uzui, after jumping down from the fifth-floor Window of the Castle, was slowly walking towards the Mid Lane at a leisurely pace.

Just as he stood below the second Gun Turret, the Transponder Snail in his Pocket started calling out.

He picked it up casually and answered, seeing it imitate Muzan Kibutsuji's appearance and tone.

At the same time, William, Mima, and Levi were also holding their Transponder Snails and listening silently.

"The opponents haven't made any special Position changes; it's the most common 'five-in-a-line'. On the Upper Lane is that 'Bounty Hunter', Jean Ango. Be careful of his 'sniping'."

"Also, although the manual doesn't say he can use Haki, it doesn't mean he definitely can't. Don't forget he comes from the New World, where Haki is most common."

Listening to Muzan Kibutsuji's soft instructions, William smiled and said, "Thanks for the reminder."

However, his Heart was not as relaxed as it seemed on the surface. After all, the terror of a 'sniper' who might have Haki had been fully demonstrated by Yasopp from Squad 5 earlier.

Of course.

If the opponent didn't have Haki, then his Elements Transformation would be invincible and very easy to deal with.

"Okay, the opponent on the Lower Lane is the Octopus Fish-Man Tribe member named Hachi. I believe Mima, you've already seen the Related Information, so I won't say more. In short, fight if you can win, and prioritize preserving yourself if you can't."

"Leave it to me."

Mima Amatori had already arrived near the second Gun Turret on the Lower Lane.

He gave a slight smile to the Transponder Snail in his hand.

His handsome Face, filled with noble bearing, attracted many young female Audience members.

"Then there's Levi, your opponent is the Lion Mink Tribe member named Sicilian."

"As expected, it's him..."

Levi arrived near the Central Great River and stopped behind a Tree Trunk with dense branches and leaves, carefully observing the Commotion ahead.

Although there wasn't much information about the Mink Tribe in that manual.

It only said that this Sicilian had displayed outstanding Swordsmanship, extremely high Agility, and exceptional adaptability to the Jungle Environment during the previous Selection Trial.

But just in the past few days.

Mima Amatori, who had previously spent some time at the Army Headquarters, had already shared the special Abilities of the Mink Tribe.

Since Levi was also most skilled in Jungle Combat, he had long anticipated that he would encounter the opponent.

After all, no matter how you looked at it, both sides were 'jungle-type' players.

"To put it simply, he's a humanoid lion who can use Electro to Enhance his Physical Ability and also uses a sword..."

Levi Ackerman muttered inwardly in his Heart.

When he was in the 'Titan World', he had multiple Epithet such as 'Dwarf Giant', 'Humanity's Strongest Soldier', and 'one person's Combat Power is equivalent to a four-hundred-man brigade'.

And now, in Another World, he would face an Expert from another Race, which made his narrowed, sharp eyes reveal a look of anticipation.

"Tengen, that Ability User named Dorothy has gone from the Underground towards the second Gun Turret on the Upper Lane. Intercept him!"

When it was his turn, Tengen Uzui saw Muzan Kibutsuji use a tone that was almost an Order, and the corner of his mouth twitched subconsciously.

It was obvious that this guy already regarded him as a subordinate.

But in the current Situation, it wasn't suitable to dwell on such Matter. After sighing inwardly in his Heart, he replied, "Got it."

Immediately, without another word, he violently pushed aside the Snowflake in the Air.

Accompanied by the whistling Cold Wind, he turned into a black Afterimage at an astonishing Speed and rushed towards the Upper Lane.

"So your opponent on the Mid Lane is the Swordsman named 'Goethe'. According to the manual's description, he has not only mastered Two Colors of Haki but is also a genuine True Sword Master. He should be the strongest among their five members, so you need to be careful."

Morgan William said with a light chuckle, looking at the first Gun Turret on the Upper Lane that was close at hand.

The reason he used 'True Sword Master' to describe him.

Was because he already knew that although the 'Hashira' of the Demon Slayer Corps could unleash Sword Wind like the Sword Master of this World.

Their Swordsmanship Realm had not reached the level of 'Steel Cutting', and the range of their Sword Wind was actually not very large.

"It's alright, it's not like I can die anyway."

Muzan Kibutsuji looked at the figure holding a Blade on the other side of the Stone Bridge.

His tone of reply seemed very nonchalant.

Ever since he learned that killing was not allowed in this 'rematch' and that there was an Ability to protect participants in time, his Mindset had become less cautious.

Moreover, on the way here, he had hidden a piece of Flesh and Blood the size of a fist inside the Ice Castle, which was not allowed to be attacked.

He was afraid that if something unexpected happened later, he might be killed by the opponent and leave no Corpse behind.

He could also transfer his Consciousness there and undergo Flesh and Blood Rebirth.

So, there was really nothing for him to be afraid of!

He even suspected that the reason the World Government temporarily added a Rule prohibiting killing might be to protect him from danger.

After all, he was so important now!

Meanwhile.

Meanwhile, Tengen Uzui, the current Jonin of Sea Ninja Village, was holding his black and gold Nichirin Blade.

He had crossed the Snowy Ground Forest on the Upper Lane and arrived near the second Gun Turret.

Next, he concealed his Aura as much as possible, hiding behind a Tree Trunk and scanned the surroundings.

At the same time, he tilted his right ear, listening carefully for something.

"There!"

Tengen Uzui targeted a spot on the Snowy Ground twenty meters away and charged out rapidly.

With the two special Nichirin Blade in his hands, connected by an Iron Chain, he swung down without hesitation.

"Sound Breathing, First Form, Roar!"

The moment the golden-yellow Blade pierced the Snowy Soil.

Accompanied by a huge sound, a violent Explosion occurred.

Immediately, large amounts of Soil mixed with Ice and Snow splattered outwards.

At the same time, intense sound waves spread out within the Ground Layer for dozens of meters around.

Every inch of Accumulated Snow

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