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Chapter 603 - Chapter 603 Chapter 444 Enemy at Honnō-ji_1

Chapter 603: Chapter 444 Enemy at Honno-ji_1 Chapter 603: Chapter 444 Enemy at Honno-ji_1 Duanmu Huai naturally did not care about the fate of a bunch of unremarkable cosmic pirates.

But the situation before him was a different matter.

“So, she doesn’t know much either?”

Looking at the anxious young girl before him, Duanmu Huai was at a loss for words. He had taken her back to safety and had seen to her treatment. However, after she woke up, no useful information was forthcoming.

According to the girl, who identified herself as Oda Kaoru, she was the sister of Oda Nobunaga. In fact, she too was a victim. Although Oda Kaoru had noticed something was amiss with her brother from the beginning, she was powerless to do anything. Later, as the demon completely resurrected, she was confined within the castle. Aside from trembling in terror each day as she witnessed the massacre and torment of humans by monsters outside the castle, there was nothing she could do.

According to Kaoru, her brother retained some form of consciousness, which was why the demon had spared her life. The demon tried to manipulate him through her.

After all, if someone had your sister in their grip, there was nothing much you could do.

However, no one knew the whereabouts of Demon King Nobunaga.

“So it seems she does not know where Demon King Nobunaga went either. The only clue she could provide was pointing to a period where, possessed by the demon, Nobunaga had stayed in Honno-ji for a while under the disguise of a sick man requiring treatment.”

“So, it has to be Honno-ji.”

Upon hearing Uesugi Kenshin’s response, Duanmu Huai almost instinctively burst out, “The enemy is in Honno-ji.”

After all, this phrase is quite famous in Musou.

“Report!”

At this moment, a messenger soldier rushed over.

“We discovered the Demon Beast Army is advancing towards our position, and Demon King Nobunaga’s figure has been confirmed!”

“Oh?”

Upon hearing the news, Duanmu Huai’s eyes shone brightly.

I haven’t gone looking for you yet, but you’ve come to find me?

What good fortune!

Hence, Duanmu Huai quickly rose to his feet.

“Prepare for battle! This time, I assure his journey will be a one-way trip!”

Meanwhile, within the Demon Beast Army, completely transformed into a demon, Nobunaga, with an ashen face and red eyes, angrily stared at the battlefield ahead. It was little wonder he was furious. After all, to his utter disbelief, he had merely stepped out for a bit and upon his return, found his home blown to smithereens!

Who could it be? Who could be so audacious?!

Demon Nobunaga couldn’t fathom that someone would dare attack him when he nearly conquered half of O.J, and even kill his most loyal Angel Envoy. Why? Surely, there was no one in O.J capable of this, not even the so-called God of War, Uesugi Kenshin!

It was merely a case of insufficient information.

O.J was a remote and insignificant continent with nothing to offer, and it was woefully backward in terms of information. Those on the mainland barely had to think to guess that it was the work of the Tribunal, if they heard that someone had dared to attack a demon. Yet, Nobunaga, sealed away for centuries as a Demon, could not have known. When he had become a demon, Demon Queen Ji’Er had not even appeared yet. In fact, Demon Nobunaga was sealed twice, once by the hero, and another time because the opposing side had the Sacred Artifact, Sunlight, which could break through the invincible barrier of the demon.

But now, he didn’t believe it could be the same situation!

Since he had already exterminated the Tenchi Sect, what could a hero do against him? Against his army of hundreds of thousands of demon beasts, he could merely overwhelm the lone hero with numbers!

But when Demon Nobunaga led his army onto the battlefield, the sight he beheld made him feel astounded.

There was a tall, fierce, and intimidating man standing on the battlefield, gripping a war hammer and coldly observing everyone. His gaze contained an unimaginable intent to kill.

Despite being a lone warrior, his presence made the frenzied demon beasts halt. They stared uneasily at him, not daring to advance as if they were facing not a man, but a beast.

“What’s going on? What are you afraid of?!”

Demon Nobunaga’s expression turned sour as he watched his underlings stop in their tracks.

“Quick, there’s only one of him. Kill him!”

Upon Demon Nobugana’s command, the demons hesitated briefly before raising their weapons and charging towards their prey!

“Hehe, right on time.”

Looking at hundreds and thousands of demons rushing towards him, Duanmu Huai sneered.

Now, you will see the true power of the Soul Walker who can singlehandedly face a thousand!

Without any hesitation, Duanmu Huai, facing the onslaught of the Demon Beast Army, waved his left hand forward. Instantly, thousands of puppets appeared out of thin air, forming an army marching towards the demon beasts!

The attack power of the puppets was no less than that of the demons, and under their onslaught, the Demon Beast Army suffered significant casualties. But as the Demon Beast Army demolished the Puppet Army and planned to advance, Duanmu Huai quietly summoned his second Soul Card.

The spiral tower emerged from the ground again, materializing behind him. Bright red runes appeared from within, and instantly, the demons previously slain by the puppets stood upright, turning into Corpse Variants. They raised their weapons against the comrades they had fought alongside moments ago!

In the blink of an eye, the entire Demon Beast Army had descended into chaos!

What was happening?

Observing the scene before him, Demon Nobunaga was at a loss. Previously, he had heard of the failed attack from his subordinates, but they couldn’t explain why. But now, he understood! This was why his Demon Beast Army had failed!

Damn it!

Watching as the demons that should’ve been under his command turned into some sort of terrifying creatures attacking his own troops, Demon Nobunaga grit his teeth. However, he didn’t give up, but continued to dispatch the Demon Beast Army to charge forward!

“Looking to die.”

Duanmu Huai watched the battlefield before him, sneering. The Profane Sphere was truly useful, especially in war. It was even stronger than the zombie virus. After all, even zombies transformed through the T virus were as slow as old women walking. But the Corpse Variants transformed by the Profane Sphere moved faster than 100-meter sprinters and leaped higher than pole vaulters.

Of course, most importantly, these things were highly concealed. Ordinary people who see Corpse Variants will instinctively think it’s the result of some virus infection or mutation. They would never think they were originally corpses, just puppets manipulated by the divine seal!

Killing Corpse Variants is far more difficult than killing zombies. Although the Demon Beast Army is large in numbers, it is exactly because of this that there are more of them becoming like them after being killed by Corpse Variants!

Soon, the number of Corpse Variants grew rapidly and the Demon Beast Army began to disintegrate. Duanmu Huai had originally planned to activate the Blood Moon again, but then it seemed like he sensed something and narrowed his eyes to look ahead. From behind the Demon Beast Army, a shadow leaped out like a rabbit, directly darting into the nearby forest.

Oh heh………

Seeing this scene, Duanmu Huai sneered again, then he raised his War Hammer and pointed forward.

“The enemy is at Honno-ji!”

As the Corpse Variants marched forward overwhelmingly, Demon Nobunaga also rushed into the forest. He had already realized that these Corpse Variants were not ordinary at all. They were not like those demons that could be easily killed!

Damn, who is it really?

Could it be that man is not a human, but a demon?

As he thought, Demon Nobunaga felt more and more that this was the case. He had seen the man’s appearance. That terrifying and brutal image didn’t seem human at all. If someone said he was the Demon King, they would believe it —- wait, could he be the current Demon King?

Demon Nobunaga suddenly stopped. He thought carefully and began to think…… his guess might be the truth!

After all, normal demons don’t have such terrifying and cruel abilities, but the Demon King is different. As an ancient demon, although sealed for hundreds to thousands of years, Demon Nobunaga’s knowledge still existed. He knew that the Demon King was incredibly powerful. Could it be that he came here because he knew about his resurrection and wanted to enlist him?

Um…… this is highly likely.

After thinking over and over, Demon Nobunaga felt that this must be the truth!

Although he was not too happy, there was no way a demon could fight against the Demon King. Besides, the Demon King he served was dead long ago. If he can return to the Devil World, then both his strength and power will be restored! By then, not to mention this small island country, even the entire world will tremble under the hands of their Demon Clan!

At this moment, Demon Nobunaga finally made a decision.

“…………huh?”

When Duanmu Huai received the message from the Corpse Variants, he was taken aback. According to the Corpse Variants’ sensation, after Demon Nobunaga ran to Honno-ji, he didn’t make any more moves, but obediently stayed. It was as if he was waiting for someone and didn’t care about being surrounded by Corpse Variants…… Well, it is normal, a demon has an invincible barrier after all, even Corpse Variants cannot break through his invincible barrier.

But …… what does he mean by not running for it?

Duanmu Huai initially thought that Demon Nobunaga planned to hide in the forest and play a guerrilla war with him, but he automatically stopped running?

Even better if he doesn’t run!

Although he didn’t know why the enemy wasn’t running, Duanmu Huai didn’t dwell on this triviality. Carrying his War Hammer, he rushed to Honno-ji, then kicked open the gate and walked in.

He saw that Demon Nobunaga was standing coldly in the temple courtyard, looking right at him.

“You finally came. I knew it, those waste materials outside couldn’t capture me, only you can.”

“It seems like you’ve realized your situation, huh?”

Duanmu Huai sneered, tightening his grip on his War Hammer as Demon Nobunaga nodded.

“Of course, I understand…… my lord.”

As he spoke, Demon Nobunaga knelt down on one knee on the ground and paid his respects to Duanmu Huai.

“…………What?”

Faced with Demon Nobunaga’s reaction, Duanmu Huai was also taken aback. He had never seen a demon bow his head to him without a fight or desperate run.

Could it be that he had unwittingly displayed the aura of a king’s dominance?

“I am willing to submit to you, Lord Demon King.”

Demon Nobunaga raised his head, looking at Duanmu Huai.

“I have seen your power, and indeed it is a great strength that humans cannot resist. I believe under your lead, we can easily rule this world again, making those humans our slaves and food!”

“Did you just call me a Demon King?”

“Of course, Lord Demon King.”

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s question, Demon Nobunaga chuckled.

“In fact, I should have guessed. Humans simply can’t look like you. Even demons can’t be as fierce and horrific. Only the Demon King would have ……… ”

“Just go to hell ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!”

However, before Demon Nobunaga finished talking, Duanmu Huai’s face turned livid, and he swung his War Hammer down at him with all his might!!!

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