Traveler of the River of Time and Space-Chapter 499 - 19: Demon Sword Princess

"That’s fortunate."

"She still has some consciousness." Qing Ji looked at her sister’s drunken appearance and let out a slight sigh of relief.

When Liu Ji used to live in the gaps between worlds, she liked to play with certain horned demons, and somewhere along the line, she picked up the habit of drinking. It’s not uncommon for demons to enjoy alcohol, as many of them are quite fond of wine, but when Liu Ji gets completely drunk, it becomes a serious issue.

Because once fully intoxicated, Liu Ji would blacken and go on a rampage!

Among Qing Ji’s six sisters, there are slight personality issues, perhaps because they were separated from the body of Orochi.

This was a Great Demon the likes of which he had never seen before.

Su Ziyu looked up and down at the alluring woman in front of him, dressed in a black, off-the-shoulder gown, his brows furrowed slightly as he asked, "Demon Sword Muramasa?"

In Fusang, Muramasa does not refer to a single blade.

The name Muramasa is actually a general term for a type of sword, also known as Senji Muramasa, named after a group of active swordsmiths in Ise Province, with all the swords cast by the Muramasa family being called Muramasa.

The reason Muramasa became known as a demon sword is largely associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu.

First, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s grandfather Matsudaira Qingkang was cleaved with a Senji Muramasa sword by his own vassal while fighting against the Oda family—from his right shoulder down to his left abdomen. Then, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s father Matsudaira Hideyoshi was cut on the thigh with a Muramasa by a close retainer. Later, Tokugawa Ieyasu’s eldest son Nobuyasu committed seppuku, suspected by Oda Nobunaga to have colluded with the Takeda family, again using Muramasa. Afterward, during the Battle of Sekigahara, Tokugawa Ieyasu himself had his finger cut by a Muramasa.

As a result, Tokugawa Ieyasu hated Muramasa intensely, calling it an "ominous" symbol and ordered its abolition, prohibiting its use, with those who possessed the blade being viewed as mocking the shogunate and being subjected to the death penalty.

After Tokugawa Ieyasu’s sword ban, the term "demon sword" was generalized, with almost all Muramasa being called "demon swords".

——"Spiritual Vision."

A hint of spiritual light flashed in Su Ziyu’s eyes, and in his sight, the alluring woman before him gradually transformed into a spirit body, while the demon sword in her hand remained solid, exuding a dense, deep red malevolent aura.

After Muramasa was abolished, all those swordsmiths also disappeared.

There are rumors they were executed.

However, historically there’s no clear record, though the dense malevolent aura gathered on this demon sword is clearly not what a single Muramasa could accumulate; this seems to be the blood mist from all Muramasas gathered together.

"Oh?"

"You recognize this sword, sir?" The Demon Blade Princess gently stroked the black scabbard, her gaze seeming a bit bewildered and nostalgic as she slowly said, "A blade that appears in the world under the name of a demon sword, stained with the blood of unfortune."

"Would you like to try this sword, sir?"

At this moment, Qing Ji secretly transmitted a message: "Beloved."

"The Demon Blade Princess was a Great Demon that suddenly appeared during the Warring States period, her strength should not be underestimated."

"I think I should handle this myself."

Qing Ji was mindful of Su Ziyu’s dignity, so she didn’t say these words openly but cautiously transmitted them.

"You underestimate me." Su Ziyu couldn’t help but smile, gripping Qing Ji’s fair hand for a moment, then stepping forward, he said, "I haven’t been idle these years."

"Do you want to fight me?"

"Are you the spirit bound to this sword? If I were to fight you, it might seem a bit like bullying you!"

"Why must we fight?"

"Wouldn’t it be nice to sit down, have some tea, and chat?"

"Rare leisure time."

Hearing Su Ziyu’s words, the Demon Blade Princess’s gorgeous visage froze for a moment, then a touch of mocking smile curled at her lips as she said, "You speak quite boldly!"

"Then let me test your strength, sir."

"As a swordsman?"

"How can one not challenge the strong of this era? This sword yearns for the blood of strong warriors too!..."

Clang.

A fleeting cold gleam.

The Demon Blade Princess suddenly unsheathed the blade, her figure disappearing like a ghost, reappearing on Su Ziyu’s right side, the cold aura of the blade emanating an ominous vibe, aimed directly at his waist, as if intending to slice him in half.

Clang!

With a crisp sound, sparks shot out.

Su Ziyu looked bitterly at the Meteor Longsword in his hand, noticing that the cracks on it were already quite severe.

Damn.

Having grown used to using Meteor, that hit just now almost caused Meteor to completely break.

This odd relic probably can’t be used anymore in the future.

The Meteor Longsword was already heavily damaged on the Black Soul Plane, and now it was almost cut halfway through the blade.

"Your sword, sir, doesn’t seem to measure up!"

"Next time we cross swords,"

"it might get severed by my demon sword!" The Demon Blade Princess’s figure lightly retreated, not rushing to attack, but remarked playfully: "This sword seems a bit unfit for your status, sir."

"An old item." Su Ziyu’s expression showed some regret; he cherished the Meteor’s battered blade, saying: "I’ve gotten used to using it."

"Just now, it almost got ruined."

With that, he casually put the Meteor Longsword away, his expression growing serious as he said, "Then let’s switch swords."

One by one, sharp swords appeared behind Su Ziyu.

Dark Greatsword, Yirushir Straight Sword, Dragon Blood Greatsword, Storm Tamer, among others. Under the surprisingly stunned gaze of the Demon Blade Princess, Su Ziyu casually drew the Storm Tamer, holding it in his palm, saying: "Let’s try this one."

"This one should do."

The Demon Blade Princess’s lips curved into a subtle smile as she slowly said, "I didn’t realize you enjoy collecting swords, sir."

"Prepare yourself."

——"Floating Boat!"

The Demon Blade Princess’s figure flew out, levitating eerily in mid-air for a moment, her demon sword transforming into dozens of icy gleams in an instant, completely sealing off Su Ziyu’s escape routes, accompanied by fierce sword aura that slashed towards him.

Bang!

Marks several meters deep and over ten meters long appeared on the ground, shredding the solid concrete floor into a mess of holes.

"Watch out, beloved!"

Just as Qing Ji’s voice fell, she realized Su Ziyu’s figure was no longer in the same spot. He suddenly sprang forth, appearing on the Demon Blade Princess’s left side and wielded the Storm Tamer to unleash a gust of wind with a slash.

She exhaled slightly in relief, quickly transmitting a message: "The Demon Blade Princess is skilled in all Fusang swordsmanship."

"Beware of her No Thought Sword."

Clang clang clang.

Boom.

Amidst the shattered debris of tables and chairs, Su Ziyu had already exchanged over ten moves with the Demon Blade Princess before him. His figure retreated several steps, then flexed his muscles, showcasing a somewhat helpless expression as he said, "Indeed."

"Swordsmanship enhancement is still lacking."

Crackling.

Strands of faint golden arcs emerged; Su Ziyu casually put away the Storm Tamer, raising his wrist to switch to a Dragon-Hunting Spear, sternly saying: "Time to play seriously!"

Because the Space-Time Monitor System’s prompt suddenly surfaced:

"High Tier swordsmanship enhancement ability detected!... Self possesses relevant swordsmanship enhancement basics!... Data analysis can proceed!... Would you like to copy and analyze into Skill Tree?..."

"Unlocking the target’s skill requires activating Divine Power!..."

"Consumes 5 Source Power Value!..."

This was the first time the Space-Time Monitor System displayed such a prompt, and also the first time Divine Power actively triggered effects in combat. Su Ziyu was still newly advanced as a demigod, unfamiliar with many of Divine Power’s abilities.

"Copy!" Su Ziyu commanded internally.

As data streams surged in his mind, in an instant, a faint golden glow appeared in Su Ziyu’s eyes, and it seemed as though two pupils emerged in his vision. The Demon Blade Princess’s swiftly advancing figure gradually slowed down, as if in a series of slide projections, all the variations in her moves became captured within his range.

——"Golden-winged Bird King Sword!"

The Demon Blade Princess shouted, the enormous tachi in her hand transforming into a sweeping shadow, slashing through.

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