She just took the arrow again, strung the bow, and drew the bow.
The surging spiritual power burst out from Kikyo's body.
That is spiritual power as unfathomable as the ocean.
With the blessing of this powerful spiritual power, the magic-breaking arrow in Kikyo's hand emitted a dazzling brilliance like the sun. On this night of the Zhongyuan Festival, which should have been shrouded in absolute darkness, a place of light was forcibly opened up.
This is the third arrow.
It is also an arrow that can never be turned back.
If this arrow is shot, there is only one result:
"If you die, I die."
"Then, the war began."
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This is the fifth update. There will be another chapter later, but it may be later in the evening.
Chapter 22: Three Arrows Defeat the Ghost King, Fame Spreads Across the World
Ibaraki Hanasu was almost driven crazy by Kikyo's behavior.
"Are you crazy?"
"Are you going to turn against us, the ghost tribe, just for a mere human?"
She asked in disbelief, her voice rising an octave.
However, Kikyo did not answer this question.
Because the magic-destroying arrow in her hand, ready to be fired, is the best answer.
The vast spiritual power fills the bowstring, and the dazzling light illuminates the whole world.
This is a real threat.
She bet her own life, and even the safety of the people of the world, that Ibaraki Huashan would not dare to take the arrow.
At the same time, Ibaraki Hanasu was a little hesitant.
She knew that at this moment, there were more than just the three of them in this place.
In that invisible void, dozens of pairs of eyes were attracted by the spiritual power bursting out by Kikyo, silently observing the development of the situation.
——She can't admit defeat.
As the King of Ghosts, if she showed any sign of retreat at this time, she would definitely be laughed at by other big monsters.
But after careful consideration, Ibaraki Hanasu found with some sadness that he had to admit defeat.
——She can’t afford the gamble.
This is actually a common problem of all "wise men".
It is said that a wise man does not stand on a dangerous wall.
A self-proclaimed smart person like her would never put herself in a quagmire.
Not to mention, with Kikyo's current attitude, he not only wants to drag her into the quagmire, but also wants to drag her to roll in the quagmire together.
Compared to losing face, Ibaraki Hanasu, as a wise man, could not tolerate such a thing happening.
"Good, good, good."
The Ghost King standing on the clouds looked at Platycodon in the distance with gritted teeth, then turned his gaze back to Nanxing.
"I'll just give you this face for now."
"But how long do you think you can protect him?"
"One year? Ten years?"
"If you have the guts, just keep protecting him like this!"
"Otherwise, even if he dies, I will never let his soul go!"
Ibaraki Hanafumi threatened viciously.
She looks ferocious now.
But in reality, this is just the howl of the loser.
Not worth mentioning at all.
……
Ibaraki Huashan retreated.
The vast evil cloud gradually dissipated.
The purple light in Kikyo's hand also dissipated along with it.
Peace returned to the world, and boundless darkness once again swept the world.
"Kikyo."
Nanxing, feeling somewhat agitated, ran towards Kikyo.
It must be admitted that the Ibaraki fan just now gave him a considerable sense of oppression.
The feeling of despair that no matter what he did, he would not be able to fight back still existed in Nanxing's heart, making him feel scared.
But after that, what arose in Nanxing's heart was definitely not fear.
But a strong sense of anticipation.
"Is this the big monster?"
"Kikyo is so amazing, she can drive away such a powerful monster."
"Will I become as powerful as her in the future?"
This is what is called "admiration for the strong".
Nanxing had known for a long time that Kikyo was very strong, but it was not until tonight that he had a more intuitive feeling of Kikyo's strength.
In comparison, this sudden sense of clarity is actually equivalent to Uchiha Sasuke's first meeting with Orochimaru.
——Uchiha Sasuke has always known that Kage-level masters are very strong, but he himself has no idea how strong Kage-level masters are.
It was Orochimaru who gave him enlightenment in this regard.
For Nanxing, the enlightenment that Kikyo brought him was even greater than the help that Orochimaru gave to Sasuke.
After this battle, Nan Xing finally saw what the high-level combat power of this world was like, and also had a similar plan for his future.
"Anyway, you have to have colored contact lenses, and you have to drive the Gundam."
Otherwise, it would be impossible to fight against those behemoths.
"It's better to learn the Wood Release of Senju Hashirama."
This is to be able to survive in battle and to support the battle through fighting.
As for other things, I will consider them when I encounter them in the future.
"Anyway, with Kikyo here, I shouldn't encounter any powerful enemies for the time being."
"It can still develop slowly."
Looking towards the cliff, Nanxing was once again thankful for his wise decision.
——Living off gigolos is indeed a shortcut that can make his journey to becoming stronger much easier.
But, after a moment.
Nan Xing realized how stupid his previous thought was.
"Kikyo, Kikyo?"
Nanxing, who had already reached the top of the cliff, called out Kikyo's name loudly.
But no one responded to him.
Nanxing suddenly had a bad premonition, took out a piece of talisman paper and lit it with his spiritual power.
With the help of the faint firelight, he finally found Kikyo's figure on the cold ground.
She lay on the ground, eyes closed. Her face was pale and her breath was weak. The Zishan Spirit Bow was scattered around her, and she no longer had the same spirit as before.
"Platycodon!!!"
……
Maple Village.
Nanxing sat outside the pharmacy, staring blankly at the small house in front of her that was filled with the aroma of medicine.
He once lay in this room, receiving treatment from Feng.
Now, the person lying in this room is Kikyo.
Feng was trying hard to save her sister.
Feng didn't blame him - because she knew that it was Kikyo's own choice.
But she still didn't want to see Nanxing.
She just let Nanxing take care of her own business.
So Nanxing sat outside the house, staring at the small house in front of him.
One day, two days, three days.
He didn't move at all.
During this time, his mind was blank.
He had absolutely no idea what to do.
Because this was a situation he had never imagined.
But now, bad things have happened and he has to face it.
"I want to save her."
Nanxing's belief is very firm.
But also very confused.
Save? How?
He didn't even know what kind of injury Kikyo had suffered, let alone treating her.
Therefore, he could only wait here.
Three days, four days, five days.
The sun and the moon change, and day and night alternate.
There was even a little rain during this time.
Nanxing prayed silently in her heart, hoping that Kikyo would wake up as soon as possible.
And on the seventh day.
"Cough, cough cough—"
Nanxing, who was already exhausted from waiting and half asleep leaning against the wall, suddenly heard a heart-wrenching cough coming from the room in a daze.
It was a very harsh sound, not much better than a broken bellows.
But for Nanxing now, this sound is like the sound of nature.
"Lakyo!"
PS: Today’s extra update.
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So far, I have focused on only three characters.
The protagonists, Kikyo and Kaede.
