章 64: Hunter [64]: Basic Breathing Techniques
[Savior]
Difficulty Level: Lv.6
Mission Brief: When happiness is destroyed, the scent of blood always lingers. Even if I perish, I will slay the evil demons!
Mission Info: Single-handedly kill the Twelve Kizuki, and finally end the Demon King! (11/13)
Mission Deadline: 6 natural days.
Mission Reward: 10,000 Paradise Coins, 1 Small Soul Crystal.
Failure Penalty: Forced Execution!
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The four of them traveled for a day and finally reached the Swordsmith Village, relocating most of the people to other areas. Lin Jiu thought some preparations were necessary, maybe they could even trap Muzan Kibutsuji.
Lin Jiu took a deep breath and swung his sword. His breathing rhythm and force were entirely different from before. This was a breathing technique completely different from [Focus Energy].
As he breathed, a force within him began to circulate, gradually transmitting to the sword's edge. Lin Jiu's Nichirin Blade, which hadn't changed color before, began to turn grayish-white.
"Huh? Red-san, are you using a breathing technique? Have you created your breathing technique?"
Shinobu was the first to notice the change in Lin Jiu's breathing. The previous breathing method was entirely different from theirs; now, it bore some resemblance to their breathing techniques.
"Weird..."
Giyu Tomioka appeared beside Shinobu. He too noticed it was a breathing technique but found it strange.
Rengoku Kyojuro, attracted by the commotion, sensed Lin Jiu's breathing while he was swinging his sword and asked, "Which breathing technique is this an extension of?"
Shinobu looked at Giyu Tomioka because she knew Red was most familiar with Water Breathing.
"It's not Water Breathing," Giyu Tomioka shook his head, also unsure of which breathing technique this was an extension of.
Lin Jiu, sensing an energy attached to his sword's edge, stopped and said to the three, "This isn't an extension of any breathing technique. It's just a rudimentary work."
Lin Jiu was telling the truth; it was indeed a rudimentary creation. It wasn't an extension of any breathing technique, not even the original Sun Breathing.
It wasn't that Lin Jiu was exceptionally gifted or had an amazing understanding of some secret technique. The basic method still came from other breathing techniques and wasn't as refined.
The key to why it even differed from the original Sun Breathing was the purpose, which was entirely different, even opposite.
Whether it was Sun Breathing or other breathing techniques, they all aimed to strengthen the heart and lungs, enhancing physical constitution while increasing elemental affinity. When performing sword techniques, they could attract corresponding natural elements to enhance the sword's power.
The goals were simple: to enhance basic attributes and to utilize natural elements.
However, Lin Jiu's current breathing technique, while also enhancing basic attributes during use, wasn't for that purpose. Nor was it to utilize external forces; rather, it was to stimulate his power.
After transforming, although his Class template hadn't awakened, he already had a new energy called Soul Force within him. But there were no corresponding skills to use this energy.
After several attempts, only the Extreme Concentration state vaguely stimulated the energy within. Since Concentration was a relatively gentle technique, he thought of a more intense breathing method, which would be harmful to the body if used for too long.
Lin Jiu, who already had a good theoretical understanding of breathing techniques, quickly grasped it due to his experience with Concentration and the ability to regulate his breathing. He stripped away the characteristics of various breathing techniques, leaving only the most basic parts that purely stimulated him.
It was more like a simplified version, which Lin Jiu called the Basic Breathing Technique. But because of its rudimentary nature, it consumed at least 10 points of Soul Force per minute and couldn't be used for long. However, since this technique mobilized Soul Force, it appeared as a self-named skill on his skill panel.
[Class: ??? (Awakening)]
[Skill One: Soul Sense (Passive)]
Effect 1: Perceive souls and capture thoughts.
Effect 2: Clear awareness, +10% reaction speed, and greatly enhanced perception.
[Skill Two: ??? (Soul Breathing)]
Effect 1: Strengthen the body. Using the breathing technique to enhance heart and lung function, +5 Strength, +5 Agility. Duration: 20 minutes! (Weakness state for 30 minutes after usage.)
[Note: This method has harmful effects on the body. Long-term use will significantly increase hidden injuries.]
Effect 2: Soul Slash. Each melee attack deals soul damage equal to consumed Soul Force x 1.5.
[Skill Three: ??? (Not Yet Awakened)]
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Because of the Soul Force energy within Lin Jiu, he called it Soul Breathing. For normal people, it would be just a simple Basic Breathing Technique. The position of the Soul Breathing skill indicated that the yet-to-awaken skill was akin to energy-utilizing skills.
Seeing the Soul Slash effect of Soul Breathing, Lin Jiu smiled. Soul damage, like true damage, was particularly effective against undead beings.
"Even without using a breathing technique, you could defeat us. Now we're even less of a match!"
Rengoku Kyojuro couldn't help but laugh and sigh.
Shinobu smiled slightly. It had nothing to do with her; her strength was always the smallest. She needed Wisteria Flower Poison to kill demons. Lin Jiu becoming stronger would be bad news for the demons, making them all happy.
"The things you mentioned are ready. Shall we go take a look?"
Shinobu invited.
Lin Jiu nodded and went with Shinobu to the hot spring area owned by the Swordsmith Village.
In this place, there were a bunch of blue Red spider lily. These blue Red spider lily were originally red, but Lin Jiu had requested to somehow dye them blue-green.
It was really difficult to dye flowers with a red base. Even if they were dyed, it would look unnatural. Fortunately, with Shinobu's presence and her extensive research on Wisteria flowers, her expertise in botany helped successfully transform the red Red spider lily into the current natural blue-green color.
"Red-san, what's the point of changing the color of these flowers?" Shinobu asked curiously.
"Maybe I can trick Muzan Kibutsuji with them."
Lin Jiu's eyes flashed with a cunning glint. In the original story, Kagaya Ubuyashiki used his status as the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps to lure Muzan Kibutsuji into a trap and injure him with an explosion.
What could be more enticing to Muzan Kibutsuji than the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps? Apart from the Blue spider lily, is there anything else?
If Kokushibo arrived at the Swordsmith Village and "accidentally" discovered this place during a battle, he would surely report it to Muzan Kibutsuji. At that time, burying a large amount of explosives underneath would peel off a layer of Muzan Kibutsuji's skin.
"It seems Red-san has discovered a significant secret from some of the Upper Moon demons."
Shinobu squinted and smiled. Lin Jiu had killed more Upper Moon demons than they had encountered, so he might have extracted some information from them.
"Just a bit."
Lin Jiu didn't explain much. He sent a Kasugai crow to the headquarters to inform Kagaya Ubuyashiki about this simple plan to trick Muzan.
It was normal for the Demon Slayer Corps' swordsmen not to know what Muzan Kibutsuji was looking for, but as the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps and the heir of the Ubuyashiki family, Kagaya must have a general idea.
Did Kagaya Ubuyashiki not think of doing this? Certainly not. The key was the uncertainty in killing Muzan Kibutsuji. Using this method would make Muzan Kibutsuji more vigilant.
Hundreds of years ago, when Yoriichi Tsugikuni was still around, if they carefully set a trap with the Blue spider lily, leading to another encounter between Yoriichi and Muzan Kibutsuji. Could Muzan still escape from the prepared Yoriichi?
At that time, the success rate of implementing this plan was even higher. With a psychological shadow, Muzan Kibutsuji's obsession with becoming a perfect being would grow stronger, making him even more unable to resist the allure of the Blue spider lily.
Just as Lin Jiu's Kasugai crow flew out, Giyu Tomioka's Kasugai crow immediately flew to them, notifying them that Kokushibo had arrived.
The two rushed towards the village, arriving just in time to see Giyu Tomioka and Kyojuro Rengoku already engaged in battle with Kokushibo.
"Moon Breathing, Sixth Form: Perpetual Night, Lonely Moon - Incessant!"
Kokushibo wielded his sword in a series of rapid slashes, releasing multiple blade winds accompanied by countless crescent moon blades. These moon blades looked beautiful but were extremely dangerous.
"Water Breathing, Eleventh Form: Dead Calm..."
Giyu Tomioka lightly touched the ground with the tip of his sword. At their level, they could vaguely perceive Giyu Tomioka's rapid slashes, forming a domain-like circle that shattered the incoming moon blades.
While Giyu Tomioka blocked Kokushibo's moon blades, Kyojuro Rengoku didn't remain idle. He advanced from the side towards Kokushibo.
"Flame Breathing, Third Form: Blazing Universe!"
Kyojuro Rengoku gripped the sword hilt with both hands, pointing the tip toward the ground. As he approached, he suddenly slashed upwards, accompanied by scorching flames.
Lin Jiu was momentarily surprised. During previous sparring sessions, these Breathing techniques always gave Lin Jiu a sense of the corresponding element. This time, Kyojuro Rengoku's blade was genuinely ignited with flames.
"Friction?"
Lin Jiu speculated. The temperature of this flame was around 100 degrees Celsius, not high enough. If it could reach 200 degrees Celsius, it would be easier for Kyojuro Rengoku to activate his red blade mode.
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