Chapter 31 Reward – Breath of the Sun

Li Yang placed the crystal phoenix dish on the tea table, once again causing everyone to gasp in astonishment. Because this dish was so beautiful.

The crystal phoenix, with wings spread wide, had every line so crystal clear, as if it was a precious piece of jewelry painstakingly carved by a jewelry master.

“By Amaterasu, it’s so beautiful!”

“My goodness, is this really a dish and not a rare piece of art?”

“Incredible, this phoenix was actually made from the bean sprouts just now?”

Tegaki Senzaemon curiously examined the crystal phoenix on the plate. He hadn’t sensed any cooking aura earlier. There was no cooking light appearing either!

However, as a Level 9 chef, he had an extraordinary sense of taste, and could clearly feel that beneath the beautiful exterior of the crystal phoenix, an extraordinary light was growing stronger and more magnificent!

“Li Yang, what’s the name of this dish?”

Li Yang looked at Nezuko and then at Shushi, smiling slightly, and said, “Please taste it, the dish I’ve made… Crystal Phoenix!”

However, both Nezuko and Shushi hesitated.

They simply couldn’t bear to ruin such a perfect piece of art.

It was Senzaemon, who kindly spoke out, “Please try it. I can sense that this beautiful white phoenix contains a powerful ‘purging’ force, it may truly be able to completely eliminate the Stagnant Demon virus in your bodies!”

“And if you don’t hurry and eat it, once this power reaches its peak, it will start to weaken, and then it might not have the desired effect.”

At this, Nezuko and Shushi no longer hesitated. They quickly grabbed the chopsticks from the table and carefully picked up the Phoenix-shaped dish, treating it like a treasure as they placed it in their mouths.

As soon as it entered, with a gentle bite of the white stem of the dish, a burst of sweet juice exploded, followed by a fragrance that filled their entire mouths.

Boom!

A violent flame suddenly erupted in both Nezuko’s and Shushi’s hearts.

Immediately after, a clear and crisp bird cry rang out. The flames exploded, and a noble white phoenix flapped its wings and soared in the sky.

It was a phoenix reborn from the ashes!

In the tea room, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps only saw a phoenix illusion suddenly appear from the bodies of Nezuko and Shushi. The magical phoenix light left their bodies, passing through the ceiling, as though flying toward the sky.

In the phoenix’s claws, two dark, twisted, evil shadows were struggling, but they were quickly eradicated by the divine light shining from the phoenix.

Several people thought they were seeing an illusion and hurriedly rubbed their eyes, but when they looked again, all the strange phenomena had disappeared. The crystal phoenix on the plate had also been completely devoured by Nezuko and Shushi.

At this moment, streams of black gas emanated from the bodies of Nezuko and Shushi, gradually fading away until they disappeared without a trace.

Shushi slowly opened her eyes, feeling the astonishing change in her body, and a joyful smile bloomed on her face. She felt her heart beating happily again, warm blood rushing through every corner of her body, and human rationality had completely taken over her mind.

After checking carefully, Shushi was overjoyed to find that the Stagnant Demon virus had indeed been completely removed. She had truly become human again!

At this moment, Shushi was overwhelmed with emotion, her eyes brimming with tears. After hundreds of years, she had finally returned to being human, free to bask in the sunlight once again!

On the other side, seeing Nezuko’s transformation, Tanjiro understood that his human sister had truly returned!

At that moment, all the members of the Demon Slayer Corps were filled with joy. Ubuyashiki Yōya smiled warmly as he watched his laughing and noisy teammates, then turned to Li Yang and bowed once more.

“Thank you, Lord Li Yang, for saving their lives!”

In an instant, all the members of the Demon Slayer Corps, along with Shushi, performed a standard seiza bow to Li Yang, expressing their highest respect.

“Thank you, Lord Li Yang, for your help!” ×10

At the same time, Li Yang received a system prompt.

[Congratulations, Master, your Crystal Phoenix has won the hearts and stomachs of Tanjiro Kamado and Shushi!]

[Reward: Breath of the Sun]

Soon, the experience package for “Breath of the Sun” fused with Li Yang’s memory. At the same time, a scorching power merged into Li Yang’s body, and this power was surprisingly in perfect harmony with his “Explosive Flame” skill, having completely fused with the fire energy inside him.

Li Yang was overjoyed.

Breath of the Sun… this was the highest-level breathing technique in the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Other breathing styles such as Water Breathing, Flame Breathing, Wind Breathing, and Thunder Breathing… all originated from Breath of the Sun.

As the most powerful breathing technique, only the creator of it, Yoriyuki Tsugikuni, could use it.

Then, there was now Tanjiro Kamado. And now, there was also Li Yang. He could use all thirteen sword forms of the Breath of the Sun!

Circular Dance, Heavenly Blue Purgatory, Fierce Sun Red Mirror, Phantom Day Rainbow, Fire Train, Scorching Bone Flame Sun, Sunflower Strike, Flying Sun Flame, Oblique Sun Turn, Brilliant Radiance, Solar Halo Dragon Head Dance, Flame Dance!

Additionally, by cycling through the twelve sword forms of Breath of the Sun, a reincarnation would form the thirteenth form of Breath of the Sun!

“The only thing I’m lacking now might be a Nichirin Blade!”

The Nichirin Blade is a weapon exclusive to the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, made from “Ape Crimson Sand Iron” and “Ape Crimson Ore.” It has a special effect that limits the regeneration ability of Stagnant Demons and is the only tool capable of causing damage to them.

Moreover, the blade of the Nichirin Blade is engraved with the “Evil Demon Slayer” seal, symbolizing the determination to eliminate evil demons. Also, the shape and color of the Nichirin Blade can be customized according to the user’s abilities and attributes.

“Should I get a Nichirin Blade made?”

Li Yang, though not a professional swordsman, now mastered the Breath of the Sun, and he certainly needed a sturdy and powerful blade!

Moreover, Li Yang also had a superb culinary technique — Bull’s Blue Dragon Slash!

To perform this extraordinary culinary skill, he would need a large knife. The Nichirin Blade of the Demon Slayer Corps would be perfect!

“Perhaps I should consider having the Demon Slayer Corps’ swordsmiths forge a custom Nichirin Blade for me, and maybe make it dual-purpose as a kitchen knife.”

Li Yang came up with a brilliant idea. He remembered that in the anime, there was a swordsmith named Kanamori Kurogane, who forged a proud kitchen knife that was razor-sharp and could slice through iron like clay.

If this guy were to forge a custom Nichirin Blade for him…

Li Yang felt that this idea was fantastic. However, the only concern was that Kanamori Kurogane had a quirky personality, and he might not be willing to forge a blade for him.

“So, I must find a way to make him unable to refuse!”

While Li Yang was thinking about this, Ubuyashiki Yōya suddenly spoke up.

“Lord Li Yang, please be cautious of Muzan Kibutsuji. Once he learns that you have the ability to remove the Stagnant Demon virus, he will stop at nothing to kill you!”