12dz Chapter 634: What lies behind the unification of the world?
Chapter 634: What lies behind the unification of the world?
"Ha~"
Good wine...
Ye Lei was slightly tipsy as she looked at the maids around her, who were all slumped over.
Even Oichi was completely subdued by her.
What a greedy woman, she even swallowed a punch; how repressed must she be...?
But that makes sense.
Using the identity of A-shi.
It can be said that the Oda clan was second only to Nobunaga in status!
According to historical records.
With the Demon King dead, countless people began to plot against her.
After all, all he has to do is marry the Demon King's sister.
It's like inheriting the Demon King's banner, allowing him to quickly rise to power by leveraging the Oda family's influence!
But now it seems she's his woman, and ordinary men no longer suit her taste.
[Mrs. Oichi, could you tell me the origin of this sake?]
"This...this is sacred wine offered to the gods. It was brewed by feeding rice to me before my period, when I was still a maiden..."
Aichi blushed and said somewhat shyly.
Is this the legendary "mouth-chewed sake"?!
Ye Lei was a little confused after hearing this.
But when I think about it being Oichi, I can accept it.
"Lady Reiji, is there something strange about this wine?"
[It's nothing. I'll take all the remaining stock of this wine.]
……
Time flies.
Another half month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Good news came from Nobunaga's side: the unification of the land by force has achieved initial success!
Imagawa Yoshimoto, from the land of insects and pupae, was defeated and killed.
Yoshihiro Shimazu of the Kingdom of Boxing was surrounded by two armies of ten thousand men each and ultimately chose to surrender.
The Hojo clan of the Land of Strange Rocks suffered an internal strife for unknown reasons, collapsed without a fight, and their fate was sealed.
Those who can be considered rivals nowadays.
That is, the Takeda family of the Land of Earth and the Uesugi family of the Land of Dreams.
As for Ye Lei...
After some thought, she and Aichi ultimately chose an unexpected strategy.
That is "faking death".
That's right, that's exactly how it's done, so that all parties can lower their guard against her!
She's currently enjoying immense popularity.
The samurai families all realized how powerful Reiki was.
On military force.
She was the first female general of Tachibana Chiyo, who surpassed even the Kingdom of Purple Lightning in the chaotic world!
In terms of strategy, consider her plans in the land of green grass.
It could influence the power of 5 countries and wipe out the Mori family in less than a day!
As for the excuse of faking death, it's not hard for a soldier to come up with.
He suffered a ruptured arrow wound, ignored medical advice, and indulged in alcohol, ultimately succumbing to his injuries.
The reason, though hasty, is still reasonable.
In this era, once an open wound is created, it becomes a gamble with one's life.
Many people develop severe wound infections due to improper treatment.
Given Rei's fighting style, she is often a one-woman army, charging into enemy lines and wreaking havoc!
Being hit by muskets and arrows was perfectly normal.
These kinds of wounds are difficult to treat, but it's not an option to leave the arrows and bullets inside without removing them.
In short, it is publicly stated.
She didn't want her body to be defiled by someone with ulterior motives, so she was cremated.
Then, a day will be chosen for the memorial service.
Many samurai envoys and retainers of the Oda clan will come at that time...
...As for Ye Lei's side.
She faked her death to escape and wandered around various countries. Now she has mysteriously arrived in the Land of Dreams.
[I heard you were looking for me?]
[You really didn't die!]
Ye Lei approached Uesugi Kenshin in a very discreet manner.
This guy kept to himself and was a devout Buddhist.
It's difficult to see him.
[So, Lady Reiko came alone to assassinate me?]
[Who would have thought that the renowned military genius was actually a woman...]
Since both of them are superpowered, they don't need to be so reserved when speaking.
She immediately revealed Uesugi Kenshin's most closely guarded secret.
[If you're trying to blackmail me with this secret, forget it!]
[You should know that even if my identity is exposed, it cannot change my status as a general.]
That's right, in this era.
As long as you are good enough to fight and can control beasts.
Even women enjoy treatment that surpasses that of high-ranking samurai!
Kenshin is a woman's matter; at most, it only affects her position as head of the household.
[Hehe... I'm here to bring you the antidote. I've fallen out with the Demon King.]
[Do you think I'm a three-year-old, so easily fooled?]
[Believe it or not, at this distance, killing you would be effortless for me, why bother with all this trouble...]
Ye Lei's oppressive aura had long since enveloped Qian Xin, and he could even sense the chaotic energy emanating from her.
Humility is the forceful suppression of the poison of madness.
Once the situation becomes uncontrollable, it will lead to indiscriminate killing, regardless of friend or foe!
[Alright, give me the antidote!]
Then, as if by magic, Reggie produced a flask of wine and two exquisite golden wine cups from her spatial backpack.
Then she filled the cup with the cloudy wine and handed it to Qianxin.
[It is said that Lord Kenshin was averse to women, strictly disciplined himself, and his only hobby was tasting wine. Why not try this sacred wine?]
[Royal God Wine? ]
Qianxin had drunk countless wines; what fine wine hadn't he tasted?
You can tell at a glance that this is chewed liquor.
In chaotic times, there are only a few types of rice; the biggest difference lies in who chews it.
She took the golden wine cup with some skepticism and examined it for a moment.
[May I ask, who is the goddess who made this wine?]
[That is indeed me.]
Is that Reggie's chewed sake?!
The person in question was watching her intently, wondering whether she should drink or not.
Refusing to drink would be disrespectful, but drinking might be a trap!
Ye Lei smiled.
He finished his drink, then poured himself another and drank it all in one gulp.
After two such tests, it was confirmed that the substance was "not poisonous".
Kenshin then raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.
[Hmm...it is indeed unique, with a sweet fruity aroma.]
[Of course, in my younger days, while chewing the sacred rice, I also chewed tree fruits, which is why I have this elixir.]
After finishing his drink, Kenshin was about to say something, but he soon found himself in excruciating chest pain and vomited black blood...
She was poisoned!
[A despicable person poisoned the drink!!]
[......]
……
Soon, someone spread a rumor that Uesugi Kensuke was preparing to launch an attack on the Winged Country, but died suddenly the night before due to excessive drinking.
Strangely, the whereabouts of this military genius's body are unknown.
At the same time, in the land of Earth, more and more people were being poisoned for unknown reasons, and the air throughout the entire country was filled with deadly poison.
Everyone began to suspect that the Demon King had ordered the ninja forces of the Poison Fang Kingdom to poison them.
Little did she know that Asano Nene herself was completely baffled.
Poison-type Pokémon's venom is no joke!
Excessive release will cause the spirit to consume its own essence, which is a case of killing a thousand enemies but losing eight hundred of your own.
It might be possible to poison enemies in a small area, but such a large area covered by poisonous smoke is truly terrifying!
Moreover, if she truly possessed such abilities, her lord, Oda Nobunaga, would have been wary and on guard against the Poison Fang Country.
But the facts were undeniable, leaving her no room for further argument.
Ningning was subsequently placed under house arrest and ostracized, and was forcibly recalled from the front lines...
Due to the effects of the deadly poison, the Takeda clan was pushed into the capital city of Kai Castle by the enemy army in just one day.
Takeda Shingen ultimately held his castle, fighting to the death rather than surrender, in a truly tragic and desperate battle!
With this, the overall situation of the chaotic world was basically settled.
Apart from the small, peripheral countries like the Land of Purple Lightning, the Land of Springs, and the Land of Fairies, which are still struggling to survive, it can be said that the Demon King has basically unified the world.
Rather than unifying the world, the Demon King was more interested in sending spies to find Rei's whereabouts.
The "Bureau of Service" he established was essentially Nobunaga's private secret service.
These officials wielded immense power.
Once someone is identified as a threat to the Demon King, vigilante justice is often used, with people thrown into death row and subjected to severe torture to extract confessions, and the principle of collective punishment applies!
Finding Reggie's whereabouts is only one of their tasks.
Within just one month, the progress of unifying the chaotic world exceeded all expectations.
The warrior class in 18 countries has been frequently reshuffled, and many familiar faces are no longer there.
The practice of discarding a donkey after it has served its purpose, or destroying a bridge after it has been used, happens frequently.
Nobunaga heeded his advisors' advice and used various means, such as marriage alliances, reducing the power of feudal domains, and promising civil service positions, to minimize the threat posed by the military forces in various regions.
But there are policies at the top and countermeasures at the bottom.
And the poisoning incidents continue despite repeated bans!
If we can't beat you, you'll poison us too!
Following the example set by those above, people learned the art of poisoning from the devil...
For a time, the world seemed to be unified, but people's hearts remained restless.
Private practitioners often become prime suspects, and many innocent people are imprisoned and tortured into confessing.
Now let's look at Ye Lei's side.
She was traveling and enjoying herself in various countries during a time of chaos, far from the crowds, searching for something.
Since the unification of the world, her perception and aura have been gradually returning to their peak state!
Although some Nirvana Blood had been lost and some Dragon Essence had been consumed previously.
But it still possessed the overwhelming killing power of level 173, which delighted her.
It seems the rumor of Arceus appearing is true!
Otherwise, how can we explain the drastic changes in the laws of heaven and earth after unifying the chaotic world?
"Roar!!!!"
A soul-piercing roar came from the direction of the Dragon Kingdom.
She clearly sensed the power of thunder, which carried the divine might of the dragon.
It's Czechoslovakia!!
Could it be that Nobunaga has already been able to control the Beast God?!
Myths have been passed down through the ages that a monarch destined by heaven will receive the assistance of a beast god.
No wonder those countries couldn't see a single beast god before, but now that the world is unified, how come Nobunaga summoned a beast god so quickly?
The phenomenon of beast gods appearing is not limited to the Land of Divine Dragons.
"Guwoooooo LLL!!!!"
The Land of Flames also erupted with the howl of Lexiram.
Then there's Groudon from the Land of the Earth.
The Dreamland of Mewtwo.
Articuno of the Land of Snow.
Yveltal of the Land of Yakshas.
Xernias of the Fairy Kingdom.
……
Powerful auras sprouted up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and uncontrollable beast tides and geological changes began to occur in various places!
That's not even the worst thing!!
"Guwai VIVVI!!!!"
Arceus, descend!!
[Answer me... who is summoning the Venerable One...?]
The language of alpacas is extremely complex, and ordinary people cannot understand it at all; they can only feel the awe-inspiring power of the divine.
But Ye Lei was able to pinpoint its exact location.
It was that unassuming, original kingdom!
There are currently only 17 living Beast Gods, including Arceus... How come there's one missing?!
Just as she was wondering...
"Whoosh!!"
A large number of unknown totems emerged from the void and then rushed into her body without warning.
"Whoosh! Whoo ...
Rayquaza's damaged divine embryo was instantly and rapidly repaired by the power of creation, and numerous Flying-type creatures began to reconstruct Ye Lei's body.
She was projected to the high-altitude coordinates of the Winged Kingdom.
Could it be?!
Rayquaza...
Amidst an endless storm of unknown totems, eight individuals with bizarre, shimmering colors lined up in a strange row before being broken down by the power of creation and flowing into Ye Lei's mind.
The divine embryo is about to hatch!!
"Roar!!!!"
Rayquaza, with its jet-black, Odd-light-like form, twisted its body and began to wreak havoc everywhere!
The destructive beams were blasting everything in sight without restraint!
"Boom! B ...
"BOOOOMMMMM!!!"
It quickly stopped, remained motionless, and began to frantically absorb all the natural energy of flight within the territory of the Winged Kingdom.
Ye Lei's vision finally cleared up a bit; she had just been suppressing Rayquaza's bestial nature.
If humanity had been defeated by bestiality, she would have died completely; fortunately, that didn't happen.
"Roar!!!!"
Now I finally understand the true secret of this chaotic world!
This is a death row dungeon set up by an avatar of Arceus, an arena for breeding venomous creatures!
The previous struggles between humans from different countries were only the first stage; what follows is a death match between the beast gods.
Only those who survive can gain Arceus's approval!
[Who is summoning the Venerable One...?]
As Arceus asked the question, it charged toward the three kingdoms of fire, water, and grass that were closest to it.
Lassilam, Kyogre, and Virizion became its targets.
The torrential rain and gale surging around Kyogre, with a single spray of water covering a vast area, instantly repelled Lysiram and Virizion.
What exactly are alpacas trying to do?
Ye Lei's senses became even more acute after transforming into the black Fierce Sky Sit.
The alpaca caught up with Biligion at lightning speed and smashed him into a bloody mist!
Then the dead grass-type beast god transformed into particles, condensed into a stone slab, and was absorbed by the alpaca, which then wrapped around its body...
Not good!!
Is it trying to kill all the beast gods of all attributes, collect all the stone tablets, and then break out of this world?!
Doesn't that mean she's one of the lambs to the slaughter?!
Black Sky Soars into the air, even unleashing his Divine Speed!
"Roar!!!!"
[Lord Nobunaga, come out and see me at once!!]
Rayquaza's flight speed has already exceeded seven or eight times the speed of sound, but it's still not fast enough!
Faster, stronger power!!
If we're too slow, it'll all be over!!
She didn't hesitate to burn some of her dragon essence, frantically urging her own power.
In an instant, divine light enveloped the sky dragon god, its entire body shimmering with grass-green patterns, signifying that it had completed its super evolution!
"The legendary Sky Dragon God, Rayquaza?!"
[Enough with the nonsense, Demon King! Quickly gather all your forces and come with me to deal with the Venerable One!!]
"you are?"
[This is Reggie. Alright, hurry up! With your help, Zekrom should still have a fighting chance!!]
……
At this time, they were far away in the territory of the original kingdom.
Arceus unleashed grass-type shards of light and began an indiscriminate bombardment.
Kyogre is incredibly stubborn because it's an uncontrolled entity that only knows how to charge forward relentlessly.
Despite its explosive stats, it was still getting beaten down by the even more powerful alpaca!
The green flint only grazed the fathead fish's corner; the rest of the flints, like homing missiles, bombarded it completely!
Kyogre was quickly beaten to death, his body disintegrating into blue particles that condensed into water-based stone slabs, which were then absorbed by the alpaca.
Lashiram and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were of one mind; they decisively avoided the alpaca's attack and ran away!
Arceus would never let go of the fire-type stone tablet that was already in his mouth.
It took flight and relentlessly pursued them!
...At the same time, Zapdos, Kyurem, and even Taleborg, all awakened and possessed Beast Gods, joined Nobunaga's side, preparing to jointly attack the "Lord"!
"Ieyasu, this guy is really suitable for you."
Nobunaga said this half-jokingly.
Turtles really do need to be paired with turtles.
"Lord Nobunaga, what on earth is going on?!"
[Let me speak; let's hurry.]
[Whether you believe it or not, the so-called unification of the world is merely a conspiracy by the Venerable One, a means for him to sacrifice the entire world in order to resurrect himself!]
[Now, the Venerable One has awakened. It will slaughter all 18 Beast Gods, and then it will be invincible. This world will be destroyed!!]
The generals fell silent after hearing this.
But the beast god who was connected to it by mind proved that what the black Rayquaza said was true!
We had no choice but to bite the bullet and fight!
Not to save the world, but entirely for their own sake!!