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Chapter 861 Copying the God-level Talent [Innate Selfless Holy Body] [5200]

--What's this……?
Prajna widened her eyes, a look of disbelief on her face.

The scenes he had just witnessed all happened in the blink of an eye... No! Words like "instant", "moment", "lightning flash" were not enough to describe Qing Deng's swift slash!
After Qing Deng and Boss Kiryu both assumed Iai stances and Qing Deng's aura suddenly changed, the rest of the time seemed to be cut open and taken away!

It was clear that Prajna did not blink, her eyes were always fixed on Qingdeng without any slackness.

But even so, he still couldn't keep up with its speed!

He didn't even see how Qing Deng approached him.

He only saw Qing Deng suddenly appear in front of him, draw his knife, and the blade flash past.

On the other hand, Prajna...his long sword, Sone Kotetsu, was still in the sheath and there was no time to pull it out!

Although her heart was filled with extreme shock, the severe pain in her chest told her that it was a fact that was difficult for Prajna to accept.

The huge cut extending from the right rib to the left shoulder broke open like a shell.

Judging from the amount of bleeding and the depth of the wound, it is not difficult to see that Prajna's ribs and chest have been cut off, and her liver, spleen, lungs and other internal organs have all been severely damaged.

It’s come to this…the winner has been decided!
“Cough, cough, cough…!”

Prajna staggered back several steps, and blood gushed out like a fountain, splashing all over the ground.

Under the instinctive reaction of "longing for battle", he subconsciously stepped on his heels, trying to stand up again and continue fighting with Qing Deng.

However... with injuries like this, there is no possibility of fighting again.

His body swayed from side to side for a few times before collapsing.

First his knees went weak, and then he fell on his back, stirring up a layer of light dust.

……

……

【Ding! Scan to talent]

[Talent successfully copied: "Innate Selfless Holy Body +7"]

[Talent Introduction: It is easier to enter the "selfless state" than ordinary people]

The cold mechanical sound without any emotion arrived as expected.

A rare new talent.

And it’s a god-level talent with amazing abilities!
“Innate Selfless Holy Body +7”… Although he felt surprised, he was not surprised.

Based on Prajna's talent and ability, Qingdeng would feel it was reasonable no matter what kind of talent was copied from him.

It is certainly gratifying to have another god-level talent.

But Qingdeng doesn't have the time to experience this joy right now.

Looking at Prajna who fell to the ground after being stabbed, Qingdeng was slightly stunned.

After coming back to his senses, he immediately let out a dry gasp from his throat.

“Haaa…! Haaa…! Haaa…! Haaa…!”

An indescribable feeling of exhaustion wrapped around his body like a soaked towel.

Although he didn't have time to open the system interface to check, Qing Deng dared to conclude that the moment he swung the sword just now, his eternal talent "Eight Banners of Infinity" was activated!
It’s been a long time... Ever since the battle with Rakshasa, Qing Deng has never been able to successfully activate this talent again.

The reason is not complicated. It is because the launch conditions are too harsh.

Only when the mind and spirit are united and there is no confusion in the heart, can one launch a powerful attack as if possessed by Hachiman Daimyojin... After two successful experiences, Qing Deng has figured out the mechanism.

The "unity of mind and body, without confusion" here does not only refer to concentration, but also refers to the unshakable determination to defeat the opponent!
The reason why Qing Deng was able to deliver this powerful blow at that critical moment just now was all thanks to the help of Boss Kiryu.

He was originally thinking about "fighting with Prajna".

If Boss Kiryu hadn't suddenly stood behind him and given him great courage and encouragement, he would never have been able to clear his mind.

Therefore, this victory was not so much the result of Qing Deng’s achievement alone, but rather the result of the joint efforts of the master and his disciple.

When fighting with Rakshasa, the moves Qing Deng used were just ordinary streams of light.

And this time, the sword he swung out was the secret of flowing light, "Instant"!
Pour all your muscle strength, your own body weight, and the potential energy after running at full speed into the knife at your waist... Although it is difficult, the power is truly amazing.

Apart from anything else, its power alone is worthy of the name of mystery!
To be honest, Qing Deng himself couldn't quite remember what had just happened.

I only remember concentrating all my strength on my toes and rushing straight towards Prajna... Then, Prajna fell to the ground covered in blood.

He followed the instructions of Boss Kiryu, put aside all distractions, and killed as he wished - and then he naturally used "Setsuna".

While there were still some memories remaining in his mind, Qing Deng tried hard to recall the feeling of swinging the knife just now and absorb nutrients.

He had a premonition... no, he had a certainty: from now on, "Moment" would no longer be a trick that he was unable to master!
"Cough, cough, cough..."

The sudden cough made Qing Deng subconsciously turn his gaze to look at Prajna not far away.

I saw the other person cough a few times, his chest heaving violently a few times, and then gradually calmed down.

Until now, Qing Deng still had an inexplicable sense of unreality - this powerful enemy that had caused him and Boss Kiryu so much trouble had finally fallen.

At one point, he considered letting Prajna live.

No matter what, the other party is his senior brother and Boss Kiryu's first apprentice.

There is no doubt that Boss Kiryu treats this person as his own son.

Killing the son of Kiryu boss with his own hands... Qing Deng is not a heartless plant. How could it be possible?

However, Prajna's power far exceeded his expectations.

Even if Qing Deng tried his best, he could only fight him on equal terms, with no room for mercy.

If Qing Deng had had some compassion in his heart, or had hesitated for a moment, he would not have been able to activate the "Eight Banners of Infinity".

By then, he would probably be the one falling to the ground with blood spurting out of his eyes.

Qing Deng looked at Prajna lying flat on the ground, and his facial expression became complicated.

Prajna's breath gradually weakened and her chest almost stopped rising and falling.

Anyone who saw him knew that it would not be long before he left this world forever.

At this moment, Qing Deng suddenly heard the sound of floating footsteps coming from behind him.

Looking back, I saw Mr. Kiryu dragging his weak body and staggering towards Prajna...

……

……

Somehow, Prajna felt the pain in her chest gradually fade away and dissipate.

I feel neither pain nor tiredness.

Because she was lying flat on the ground, Prajna's face and sight were facing the azure sky.

It is the end of summer and the sky today is full of the scent of summer.

The sky is clear and dotted with fluffy white clouds, which makes people feel happy just by looking at it.

——Huh? So the sky is so vast?

Prajna was like a little child who had just come into the world, looking at the clear blue sky with surprise.

At this moment, he realized belatedly that he had not known since when he stopped leisurely gazing at the sky or admiring other beautiful scenery, but was instead obsessed with practicing, becoming stronger, and gaining the master's recognition.

——What a great blow… I lost…

Although he felt unwilling to accept this defeat, he did not have any resentment in his heart.

He and Qing Deng had a fair fight, and the conditions of both sides were almost the same.

The same "state of no self".

Same trick.

If there is any difference, it is probably the "off-field assistance" from boss Kiryu.

Boss Kiryu stood behind Qing Deng, said something to him, and lightly grasped Vairocana in the same Iai stance. Qing Deng's aura suddenly changed... Boss Kiryu's presence must be the key to Qing Deng's transformation.

However, Prajna did not feel resentful about this.

He asked himself: Even if he and Qing Deng swapped positions, and it was him and Boss Kiryu who worked together to perform the "Master and Disciple Iai Slash", he would never be able to replicate the speed and power of Qing Deng's previous slash.

I was defeated completely... I was defeated wholeheartedly... I couldn't find any reason to feel resentful, and if I had to blame someone it would be my own weakness.

All of a sudden, this should be the so-called revolving lantern, Prajna suddenly saw countless images passing by his eyes.

Even without looking closely, he knew that these were all the memories he had since he was born.

Although the amount is not small, most of them flash by quickly, and the pictures are very blurry, so it is impossible to see what the content is.

In a moment, an image froze in front of her eyes—and a hint of nostalgia suddenly appeared on Prajna's cheek.

At this moment when all memories have faded, only this impression remains extremely emotional, as if it happened just yesterday - this was the day he met his master.

……

"Kid, what are you doing?"

“Catching cicadas.”

"Catching cicadas?"

"Don't you know? It's the kind of bug that keeps chirping in the summer."

"No, I know what a cicada is. I'm just curious. As far as I know, you're a lonely kid who's not good at communicating and only knows how to practice swordsmanship all day long. I didn't expect you to have such a hobby."

"Catching cicadas is one of the few hobbies I have, because the meat of cicadas is delicious... Old man, who are you? You have been talking to me since just now. If you are a human trafficker, then you are unlucky and have found the wrong person."

"Old man... what an impolite name. I am a relative of your adoptive father Yoshitomo, so I am also your relative."

"Father's relative? Are you also from the Yamada Asaemon family?" "This matter is not important. Child, I will get straight to the point. Your adoptive father asked me to accept you as his apprentice. Are you willing to come with me?"

"Ahh? Take me as your apprentice? You?"

"What? Don't you want to?"

"I don't want to! I want to practice with my father!"

"Child, even if I don't say it explicitly, you should know that Yoshitomo... doesn't have much time left."

"..."

"I understand your feelings. Birth, aging, illness and death are the natural order of the world. We can do nothing about the passing of our loved ones and friends. We can only accept it calmly."

"...Old man, did my father really ask you to take me as his apprentice?"

"If you don't believe it, we can go and confirm it with him now."

"Since the master asked you to accept me as his disciple, you must be quite capable, right? Let me be frank with you. Don't look down on me just because I'm a child. I'm very strong. Ordinary people are not qualified to be my master."

"Ha, so you are doubting my ability."

"Of course. I don't want to see my master being a rotten old man with a glamorous appearance but a rotten heart."

"In that case... I will show you my skills. I respect your wishes. If you still don't want to recognize me as your master after seeing my swordsmanship, you can just turn around and leave. Don't bother with me anymore."

After saying that, he lowered his waist, held the sheath in his left hand, held the handle in his right hand, and slowly assumed the Iai stance.

……

At this point, the scenes of the first meeting with the master ended at the moment he drew his sword.

The bright sword light that filled his vision and dimmed the sunlight in the sky was deeply reflected in Prajna's eyes and engraved deep in his mind, lingering.

——This is where everything started... It turns out that so much time has passed...

When he thought of this, the look of nostalgia on his cheeks became even more intense.

My master probably never imagined that the sword he swung to show his strength would have such a huge impact on me.

It turns out there are such strong old people in this world.

It turns out there is such a powerful and... beautiful slash in this world.

That day, I saw for the first time how vast the world is.

That day, after "becoming the unrivaled one in a thousand years", I had a new goal.

I practiced hard, thinking only of becoming stronger, even to the point of betraying my sect, breaking up with my master, and joining the notorious Fazhu Party. Why was all this happening?
Am I the one who longs for the sword of Vairocana?

wrong!

Although Vairocana is an extremely fine sword, the quality of the "most superior great works" such as Nagazene Kotetsu, Hatsudai Tadayoshi, and Hatsudai Kunikawa is not inferior to it in any way.

A mere knife is not worth the sacrifice I have to make.

Am I greedy for the title of "head of the sect"?
wrong!

I don't even care about the position of the head of the Yamada Asaemon family, so why would I care about a master who only has me as his disciple?

Is it me who wants to become the "Millennium Unparalleled"?

wrong!

If I want to become "unparalleled for a thousand years", why should I care about my master's evaluation? I can just bravely walk my own night path.

Vairocana, the master's robe and bowl...they are just symbols.

They are the symbol of the master, the symbol of "Ryuko Hachiman".

Master, I have tried my best to cultivate, even if it means making you sad and upset, and I also want to hear your approval of me with my own ears. I just want... I want...

Just want to be you.

……

……

Prajna felt that a long time had passed.

In fact, from the moment the kaleidoscope appeared before my eyes, everything happened in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, he suddenly felt the light around him dim.

He opened his eyes with difficulty and looked carefully - an extremely familiar old figure suddenly appeared in his sight.

Although his strength was rapidly draining away, and he didn't even have the strength to vibrate his vocal cords, he still managed to squeeze out a hoarse voice from his throat:

"master……"

Boss Kiryu knelt beside him, lowered his head, and looked at him without saying a word.

Due to the backlight, he could not see the facial expression of the master, only the dark shadow.

As my life is about to end, what last words do I have?
At this point, what else can I say to my master?

All kinds of thoughts ran through his mind.

Finally, his lips moved naturally:
"Master... do I still have a chance... to catch cicadas with you... like we did when we were kids...?"

"..."

At this moment, Mr. Kiryu's waist seemed to have lost its support and bent into a bow shape, with his head drooping on his chest.

"... Prajna... No, restrain yourself. If there is an afterlife, let's be master and disciple again."

"..."

"Self-denial?"

Boss Kiryu reached out his hand and gently touched Katsumi's body.

"..."

"..."

The long silence is both the silence of Mr. Kiryu and the eternal sleep of self-restraint.

Qing Deng walked forward slowly and stood quietly beside Boss Kiryu.

"...Jujun, did Katsumi hear what I just said?"

Qingdeng nodded lightly:

"Well, he must have heard it. Look, he has closed his eyes peacefully."

Upon hearing this, Boss Kiryu looked in the direction of the voice - Keji closed his eyes with a calm expression.

"Is that so... That's good."

After saying that, Boss Kiryu supported himself on the ground with his hands and tried to get up.

But just as he straightened up, he fell straight to the ground as if a robot had lost power.

Upon seeing this, Qing Deng immediately stepped forward and reached out to support Boss Kiryu.

But at this moment, a strong feeling of dizziness hit Qingdeng's brain.

The strange light in Qing Deng's eyes disappeared just now.

It's no wonder that this is a side effect caused by the removal of the effect of the "state of no self".

According to Mr. Kiryu, the "state of no self" will put a great burden on the body.

When this state is lifted, one will suffer from an indescribable feeling of exhaustion... Qing Deng has experienced it firsthand.

The dizziness that occupied the entire brain did not gradually dissipate with the passage of time, but instead became increasingly intense.

Perhaps because it was his first time entering the "selfless state" and his body was far from accustomed to it, Qing Deng felt that his entire body was hollowed out - this was not an exaggeration, but a realistic description.

It had been a long time since he had fainted from exhaustion.

In a short while, his steps began to stagger, and then he fell to the ground together with Boss Kiryu who was supporting him.

Looking at Boss Kiryu again - due to physical fatigue and the intense mental shock, he had already fainted before Qing Deng.

When he was about to fall to the ground, Qing Deng squeezed out the remaining strength in his body and managed to do a diving move with difficulty to prevent himself and Boss Kiryu from getting hurt by falling to the ground.

Qing Deng tried to muster up his strength and even bit the tip of his tongue with his teeth, but it was of no use.

My eyelids began to droop, and darkness from the corners of my eyes gradually covered my vision.

——Damn it... At least wait until I get Kiryu-sama to a safe place...

Just as Qing Deng was complaining in his heart...something strange happened.

He suddenly saw a tall figure jumping down from a branch not far away, and then walking towards him and Boss Kiryu slowly.

--who is it?
Qing Deng thought so and raised his eyes.

The visitor was not short, about 1 meters tall, and was wearing a light green haori, but the color was much lighter than the Shinsengumi's uniform, and there was no mountain pattern embroidered on the cuffs. It was just a solid color haori that could be seen everywhere on the market.

The most eye-catching thing about this person is the mask on his face - a red Tengu mask.

Looking at this person, Qing Deng suddenly recalled the story that Mr. Gu Mu had told him.

"Kyoto...Tengu...?"

Qing Deng whispered the name softly with the last of his strength.

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PS: Although the book does not clearly describe it in detail, after joining the Dharma Party, Prajna did many unscrupulous things for the organization, so it is not an exaggeration for Boss Kiryu to say that he went astray.