Rebirth of the Cultivation Devil

That is the number one ninja of Japan, Shangchuan Duan Shui.

Not only did the three of Long, Hu, and Bao feel the faint pressure, but the heads of various martial arts families in Japan also sensed it simultaneously, their expressions becoming more solemn.

These families might not have amicable relations, with open conflicts and secret battles, but in the face of Shangchuan Duan Shui, they could only revere him as a god.

Because this person's power was enough to crush any martial arts family in Japan.

The atmosphere was somewhat oppressive. The people of Japan gazed at the Chiyou Sword in the field, many of them licking their lips and swallowing.

This sword, referred to as the "Chiyou Demon Dagger" in Japan's ancient books, is the highest symbol. Legend has it that whoever obtains this "Chiyou Demon Dagger" will possess the power to dominate Japan. The ancestor Xu Fu once coveted this sword but failed to acquire it.

The Chiyou Sword made everyone covetous, but no one dared to make a move.

At this moment, a bizarre scene occurred.

On the Xiangxie Divine Platform, a shadow suddenly appeared. Initially, it was just a spot, and then it rapidly expanded, rising from the ground to form a human-sized shadow, gradually merging into a human shape.

A middle-aged man, wearing a leather jacket and a short beard on his chin, appeared on the Xiangxie Divine Platform, standing right next to the Chiyou Sword.

Ye Qingfeng, lying on a sedan chair, slowly opened his eyes. When he saw this person, his gaze changed slightly.

"So it's him?"

Ye Qingfeng had some impression of this person. When he traveled by plane from the Northern Base Jinling to Yanjing, he encountered this person in the business class, noticing the extremely bizarre power emanating from him. However, since they bore no grudges, he ignored him.

Unexpectedly, this person turned out to be the culprit who stole the Chiyou Sword.

"Lord Duan Shui!"

As soon as this person appeared, everyone from Japan bowed their heads with respect.

He was the current ruler of Japan, the paramount Peak Battle King Ninja, Shangchuan Duan Shui.

Shangchuan Duan Shui's gaze was calm as he scanned the entire place. When he saw Ye Qingfeng lying on the sedan, a trace of displeasure flashed through his mind.

But he had important matters to attend to today and didn't want to waste time on Ye Qingfeng, who had no cultivation, so he looked away and spoke loudly.

"The reason I've gathered you all here today, I believe you might have already guessed!"

He spoke in the Japanese language, making Long, Hu, and Bao frown slightly.

"You should know the significance of the sword beside me!"

Shangchuan Duan Shui spread one hand, pointing to the Chiyou Sword.

"That's right, this is the 'Chiyou Demon Dagger' mentioned in Japan's ancient books!"

"Back then, ancestor Xu Fu failed to take the 'Chiyou Demon Dagger' from Huaxia, but I have succeeded!"

With a proud look, Shangchuan Duan Shui continued, "The seven martial arts families, along with our Shangchuan Family, represent the top forces of Japan's martial arts world."

"But for centuries, there have been continuous conflicts among the families, much friction, which I personally find very distressing!"

"In my opinion, since we are all part of Japan, why can't we unite and become a single powerful force?"

"That way, how could we be oppressed by the Huaxia Martial Arts World?"

As soon as Shangchuan Duan Shui finished speaking, the heads of the families' faces changed drastically as they guessed his intentions.

Previously, everyone thought this was a ceremony for the Chiyou Sword's entrance into Japan, but it now seemed that wasn't Shangchuan Duan Shui's true intention.

He intended to unify Japan's martial arts world, integrating all of Japan's martial arts families.

For centuries, although the Shangchuan Family had held a revered position in Japan and was the strongest martial arts family, they were still far from unifying Japan's martial arts world.

But now, with Shangchuan Duan Shui retrieving the Chiyou Sword, he already possessed absolute power, and even if all martial arts families joined forces, they could only be swept away by him.

Indeed, Shangchuan Duan Shui's next words abruptly shifted: "What I mean is, all families should depend on our Shangchuan Family, and I can assure you, I will lead you to a future where we can one day trample the Huaxia Martial Arts World underfoot."

His voice rose to the Nine Heavens, echoing in all directions, as an extremely powerful aura suddenly released, engulfing the surroundings of the Xiangxie Divine Platform, changing everyone's expression.

This is the power of a Peak Battle King.

Under such power, even if they united, they could only bow and submit, the difference between the two was of different leagues.

But, making their families depend on the Shangchuan Family wasn't an easy decision, as everyone showed hesitance in their expressions.

Only Miyazaki Ryosuke was internally ecstatic. With Shangchuan Duan Shui's strength, he believed he could certainly meet Ye Qingfeng in battle and, with the Chiyou Sword's might, defeating Ye Qingfeng shouldn't be a difficult task.

"Invincible War God? I see you in my Japan tasting the flavor of your first defeat!"

He was about to reveal Ye Qingfeng's identity when Shangchuan Duan Shui spoke again on stage.

"I understand that you all need time to consider!"

Shangchuan Duan Shui smiled and said, "I don't demand an immediate reply, but right now, there is something that requires your participation!"

"Today signifies a grand event in Japan's martial arts world, yet some reckless spies dared to sneak in. Such audacity!"

Just as he finished speaking, he suddenly pointed, condensing his Finger Strength and Spiritual Power, aiming directly at the Miyazaki Family's direction.

"Boom!"

The ground at the Miyazaki Family's far end was directly shattered by one finger, and three figures quickly retreated, their eyes filled with astonishment.

"They found us out?"

They were incredulous, having concealed their presence so perfectly, yet still being detected by Shangchuan Duan Shui.

What they didn't know was that Shangchuan Duan Shui was a supreme expert in concealing aura.

The identity of the three was exposed. Knowing the plan to seize the Chiyou Sword could not be completed, they retreated decisively.

Long had just retreated ten zhang when a blast of air swept in from the side, whistling with tremendous force.

His gaze narrowed slightly as Spiritual Power surged, and he swung a punch to his side.

"Boom!"

The clash of two forces echoed, the ground at the center crumbled, and earth leaves flew.

Long felt the force transferring, and after a backward flip, he supported himself on the ground with one hand to land, feeling his right arm go numb.

"Hundred-step Shattering Fist?"

He muttered softly, seeing a middle-aged man in blue clothing before him.

"Thinking of leaving? Impossible!"

This person was the head of the Shanxia Family, Yamashita Jun, whose fist power was incomparably strong. The family's inherited skill, Hundred-step Shattering Fist, could unleash the strongest force within a hundred steps.

Hu, with a face full of evil qi, leapt into the air, shattering all the Miyazaki Family's clothes, sending pieces flying everywhere.

His fist carried mountain-crushing power, descending from above, crashing heavily towards Yamashita Jun.

Yamashita Jun remained unmoved, and just as Hu's fist was about to fall, a figure suddenly dashed in from the side, also throwing a punch, colliding with Hu's.