Feng Yu sat atop Xiao Hei's back alongside Giyu Tomioka, the two of them exchanging no words.
A gentle breeze blew from the horizon, sweeping over the land that seemed to retreat in their wake. Eventually, Giyu Tomioka couldn't hold back and asked, "Why has your Kasugai crow grown so large, and why is there a white fox on your chest?"
Feng Yu wasn't sure how to explain it, so he could only smile and reply, "Look at this…"
He pulled out a Marrow Cleansing Pill from his hand and continued, "This pill has the effect of cleansing the marrow and strengthening the body. Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei must have eaten the Marrow Cleansing Pill, which may have awakened their bloodlines, though it's not certain…"
Feng Yu couldn't mention the existence of the system, so he used the pill as an excuse, attributing their changes to a potential bloodline awakening.
"I see…" Giyu Tomioka pondered for a moment before falling silent, though his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Bai.
This time, Xiao Hei flew very slowly. By the time they reached Sagiri Mountain, it was already afternoon.
At the cabin near the mountain, Sakonji Urokodaki, Tanjiro, and Nanako had been waiting.
When they saw the golden silhouette in the distance, they knew Feng Yu had returned.
"It seems everything is fine…" Sakonji Urokodaki breathed a sigh of relief, as though the weight on his heart had been lifted.
"I hope Giyu doesn't run into any trouble…"
"That's great, Brother Feng Yu is back safely!" Tanjiro shouted excitedly.
"Brother Feng Yu!" Nanako shouted along with Tanjiro.
In the sky above, Feng Yu and Giyu Tomioka heard their voices and smiled.
When they landed, Tanjiro and Nanako rushed over, eager to ask about the details, but Sakonji Urokodaki's stern voice stopped them.
"Enough, you two. Don't block their way to rest inside."
Sakonji Urokodaki could tell that Feng Yu and Giyu Tomioka seemed off, and he suspected that this mission was not as simple as it seemed.
Hearing Sakonji Urokodaki's command, Tanjiro and Nanako didn't dare to move. They obediently stepped aside, letting Feng Yu and Giyu Tomioka enter the cabin.
Once they were inside, Tanjiro and Nanako began to crowd around Xiao Hei, asking about the details of the mission.
Inside the cabin, Giyu Tomioka started explaining everything that had happened, including his state and feelings when entering the Transparent World.
Sakonji Urokodaki listened intently, his face serious. When Giyu Tomioka mentioned facing two Upper Rank demons alone and nearly dying, his heart tightened with concern.
Giyu Tomioka continued, describing how, while unconscious, he had seen his sister, Sabito, Makomo, and others…
Then, inexplicably, he entered a special state, the so-called Transparent World that Feng Yu had mentioned.
Giyu Tomioka explained that when he entered that state, it felt like the entire world had stopped moving. He saw nothing but blankness, but he could extract information and experience a significant boost in power.
Feng Yu nodded in agreement.
"However, as soon as I entered that state, I felt my physical strength draining rapidly. I couldn't last more than half an hour…"
Giyu Tomioka spoke calmly.
"Even though that state can enhance my strength, it feels like it will quickly consume my life. In the end, I'm trading my life for power…"
"I see…" Sakonji Urokodaki said thoughtfully, then fell silent, likely pondering whether there were any records of such a state in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps.
"A blank world… enhanced power… and rapid depletion of life force…" Sakonji Urokodaki muttered to himself.
"That is a state known as the Transparent World…" Feng Yu suddenly spoke.
"The Transparent World is the final state after mastering the Total Concentration Breathing method. It is the ultimate realm that martial artists dream of. When someone pushes their body to the limit and endures pain, they might break through their physical boundaries, making the real world transparent in their mind. In this state, one's speed, ability to predict and avoid attacks, and the control of their muscles are greatly enhanced, significantly increasing combat strength…"
"I came across this information in an ancient text…" Feng Yu explained slowly.
Giyu Tomioka and Sakonji Urokodaki exchanged glances. They didn't fully believe what was written in an ancient text.
"It seems like that…" Giyu Tomioka recalled the feeling he had when entering the Transparent World, and it matched Feng Yu's description perfectly.
As he thought about it, Giyu Tomioka fixed his gaze on Feng Yu and said, "I know you must have mastered this state. Please teach me how to master it…"
Meeting Giyu Tomioka's eyes, Feng Yu asked, "This state consumes life force… are you still willing?"
"Yes, I'm willing… not just me, perhaps all the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps would be willing…"
Giyu Tomioka spoke without hesitation.
"The strength of the Pillars in our Demon Slayer Corps has already reached its peak. It's hard to find a way to increase our power… If the Transparent World can be taught to the Pillars, we would have the strength to fight against the Upper Rank demons alone… even if it means sacrificing our lives…"
Feng Yu smiled bitterly, remembering how, in his previous life, characters in anime, particularly during the Infinite Train arc, were willing to sacrifice their lives to protect the weak—like Rengoku Kyojuro facing off against Akaza, where he gave his life to protect others…
Feng Yu fell silent.
He knew he couldn't be as righteous as Rengoku Kyojuro. He would only do what he was capable of.
"Alright, I promise. I'll teach you how to master the Transparent World!"
Feng Yu looked at Giyu Tomioka and said.
Sakonji Urokodaki remained silent. The sense of melancholy radiating from him showed that he too felt troubled.
After all, trading one's life to gain strength for the sole purpose of slaying another demon was something that happened frequently in the Demon Slayer Corps…
The three of them were quiet, and the cabin grew silent.
Only the crackling sound of the fire in front of them could be heard.
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