Chapter 604

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Chapter 604: The Calamity Blade

Beneath the pitch-black mountain, two youths walked along the winding mountain path toward the edge of the city, the dim streetlights casting elongated shadows on them.

“I don’t know,” Lin Qiye shook his head.

“Do you know about the Tianjin gods and the Kunitsukami?”

“I know about that.”

During the training camp, the instructor specifically talked about the mythological system of Japan. Generally speaking, Japanese deities can be divided into two factions: the orthodox gods led by Amaterasu, who reside in Takamagahara, known as the Tianjin gods; and the indigenous gods led by Okuninushi, who dwell among humans, known as the Kunitsukami.

From the very beginning, the Tianjin gods residing in Takamagahara sought to conquer the human realm, igniting wars multiple times. The two factions fought for a long time until Amaterasu sent down Takeminakata to the human world, who slaughtered his way to the foot of the imperial city, conquering Japanese territory, while the Kunitsukami gradually weakened and disappeared from the human realm.

“After the defeat of the Kunitsukami, Okuninushi, unwilling to accept defeat, secretly commanded his subordinate Kunitsukami to forge nine blades imbued with divine power. It is said that these nine blades contain the great power of the Kunitsukami, capable of cutting through Takamagahara and avenging the Tianjin gods.”

As Amamiya Haruhi spoke, he rubbed the deep blue hilt at his waist with his palm.

“These nine blades were not fully forged when Takeminakata conquered the human realm, and the Kunitsukami scattered, leaving the nine divine blades lost to the world, their whereabouts unknown.

Because they were forged by the Kunitsukami as blades of vengeance, possessing extraordinary power, they were regarded as taboo by the gods of Takamagahara. The gods proclaimed to the people that these nine blades were symbols of disaster, and their bearers would suffer extreme misfortune, hence they are also known as the ‘Kuzutsukyu Blades.’

The one in my hand is the fourth of the Kuzutsukyu Blades, ‘Yubeng.'”

Lin Qiye’s gaze fell upon the enchanting deep blue long sword, a look of understanding appearing in his eyes.

The source of power was not within himself, but in this sword. No wonder it wouldn’t be detected by that mysterious entity… Looking at it from another angle, could it be that the Kuzutsukyu Blades, while possessing terrifying power, could also evade the perception of that mysterious existence?

In an environment where he couldn’t use the Forbidden Ruins, Lin Qiye’s situation was perilous. If he could obtain a Kuzutsukyu Blade, it would mean he would have an additional means of self-protection.

“Are there a total of nine such blades?” Lin Qiye asked tentatively. “Where are the others?”

Amamiya Haruhi glanced at him, seemingly seeing through his intentions, and shook his head.

“If you’re thinking of stealing a blade, I advise you to abandon that thought. Do you know why your sword was broken by the ‘Sword Shrine Heart Domain’ while mine wasn’t?”

“Why?”

“Because the Kuzutsukyu Blades all possess a sword soul.”

Amamiya Haruhi exerted a slight force with his left hand holding ‘Yubeng,’ pushing the hilt forward slightly, revealing a glimmering deep blue blade to the air.

At the same time, the ground beneath Amamiya Haruhi rippled with a wave, as if stepping on a puddle, the water’s surface clearly reflecting the surrounding environment. In this mirrored world, a figure overlapped with Amamiya Haruhi’s reflection.

It was a man in white clothes with white hair, holding an ancient paper umbrella, quietly standing in the rain, his head bowed, his cold eyes gazing through the puddle into Lin Qiye’s eyes.

The black-clad Amamiya Haruhi and the white-clad figure with the umbrella perfectly overlapped across the water’s surface, each appearing as the other’s shadow, their gazes nearly identical.

Lin Qiye stood frozen in place.

Amamiya Haruhi sheathed ‘Yubeng,’ and the reflection on the water’s surface instantly vanished. The streetlight above illuminated the asphalt road, casting a faint yellow glow, making everything that just happened seem like a mere illusion.

“I saw your sword; it possesses incredible abilities, but unfortunately… it is dead.” Amamiya Haruhi’s gaze fell on the broken half of ‘Zhanbai’ in Lin Qiye’s hand.

“The oracle’s ‘Sword Shrine Heart Domain’ can infuse high-frequency slashes into any object without loss. Any weapon made of material cannot survive his high-frequency slashes; it is the nemesis of all weapons, known as ‘Weapon Calamity.’ That is the path he has taken to the peak.

But he cannot break the Kuzutsukyu Blade because that sword is alive; it can digest the slashes and cannot be broken.

Similarly, it cannot be stolen. Even if you manage to take it, you won’t be able to draw it from its sheath without earning its recognition.”

Lin Qiye sighed deeply. “A sword soul, huh…”

It seemed that forcibly taking a Kuzutsukyu Blade was not feasible. He didn’t believe he could gain any sword soul’s recognition, after all, he was just a complete outsider.

Now that ‘Zhanbai’ had been broken by the oracle, it meant that apart from his summoning technique, his only other special means had also completely failed, making the situation even worse.

“If you want to repair it, I know someone,” Amamiya Haruhi suddenly spoke.

Lin Qiye shook his head. “This is not an ordinary sword.”

This was not an ordinary sword; it was a highly dangerous forbidden object, not something that could be fixed with glue… Repairing it was no easy task.

“I know,” Amamiya Haruhi said. “But that person can even repair Kuzutsukyu Blades; fixing yours shouldn’t be too difficult.”

Lin Qiye glanced at the deep blue long sword at his waist, deep in thought.

After hearing Amamiya Haruhi’s introduction, he understood that the so-called Kuzutsukyu Blade was far more advanced than an ordinary highly dangerous forbidden object. Not only did it possess astonishing power, but it also had its own sword soul; in a sense, it was alive.

If the person he mentioned could really repair the Kuzutsukyu Blade, then fixing ‘Zhanbai’ might not be impossible.

To be honest, Lin Qiye found this sword quite handy. It would be a pity to just give up on it.

Seeing Lin Qiye still hesitating, Amamiya Haruhi paused for a moment before speaking again: “Perhaps he can also help your sword cultivate a sword soul.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Qiye looked up in confusion.

“Cultivate a sword soul? Aren’t only Kuzutsukyu Blades supposed to have sword souls?”

“Theoretically, yes,” Amamiya Haruhi continued. “But this is mainly because ordinary swords cannot bear a sword soul. However, your sword is not an ordinary sword; it comes from outside this country, so it may not be impossible for it to cultivate a sword soul… But this is just my speculation; whether it can cultivate a sword soul will depend on whether that person can see it.”

Lin Qiye did not rush to respond; he simply looked quietly into Amamiya Haruhi’s eyes.

“Why are you so eager to help me?” he asked, puzzled. “If it’s just to create trouble for ‘Pure Land,’ your goal has already been achieved.”

Amamiya Haruhi paused for a moment before slowly speaking: “I want to make a deal with you.”