Bai Cangshu stood in the center. Sakonji Urokodaki, Jigoro Kuwajima, and Shinjuro Rengoku, these three former Pillar-level Swordsmen, were specially invited to Kyoto because they were worried that their disciples had not mastered the breathing techniques they taught very well.
At this moment, the setting sun dyed half the sky red. These three trainers who had mastered [Water Breathing], [Thunder Breathing], and [Flame Breathing], along with Gyomei Himejimaand Sanemi Shinazugawa, surrounded Bai Cangshu in the center, standing in the five corners of the courtyard.
The five of them had mastered the basic styles of the five major breathing techniques.
Water, Thunder, Flame, Stone, Wind. These were the five major basic breathing techniques derived from the lost [Sun Breathing]. Other techniques, such as Butterfly Kanae's [Flower Breathing], were breathing techniques further derived from [Water Breathing].
"Mr. Tao Bai Bai, although we already know that your martial arts foundation is strong and you can fight and kill Upper Moons, each breathing technique has different physical requirements for each person."
"Forcing yourself to learn a breathing technique that isn't suitable for you might cause damage to your heart and lungs."
Sakonji Urokodaki made one last attempt to dissuade Bai Cangshu. He had never seen such a crazy request. Even the incredibly physically strong Gyomei Himejima had only cultivated and mastered the most difficult [Stone Breathing].
But Bai Cangshu was unmoved. Sakonji Urokodaki and Jigoro Kuwajima exchanged glances, both feeling a bit helpless. Since the other party could offer that breathing technique, which was said to kill demons with one's bare body, in exchange, they had no reason to refuse.
The next moment, Sakonji Urokodaki's breathing became prolonged through his nose and mouth. His body also became soft at the same time, and he began to display the sword techniques of Water Breathing, move by move.
Bai Cangshu watched Sakonji Urokodaki's movements. He had already entered the realm of the [Transparent World]. In this state, the contraction of the other party's lungs and the movement of his muscles were completely unconcealed.
Combined with Bai Cangshu's ability to control his own muscles almost perfectly, he could master this breathing technique just by watching it once.
Next, each Pillar-level Swordsman and trainer took turns demonstrating the breathing techniques of their respective styles.
The gentleness of Water Breathing, the explosiveness of Flame Breathing, the speed of Thunder Breathing, the wildness of Wind Breathing, and the iron-like hardness of Stone Breathing.
Bai Cangshu realized that each breathing technique was essentially intentionally mobilizing one's physical body to exert force in conjunction with the movements of the sword forms.
From this perspective, purely from the angle of breathing techniques, the breathing techniques of these styles were actually a step below [Ripple Breathing].
These breathing techniques still remained at the level of regulating internal energy and breathing to change blood flow speed, oxygen concentration, etc., thereby enhancing certain parts of one's physical activity.
[Ripple Breathing], however, went beyond this, truly capable of generating an energy called [Ripple]. Besides increasing one's physical constitution, this energy could also effectively kill dark creatures that feared sunlight, while also healing injuries and extending life.
Demon Slayer breathing techniques were more like a self-enhancing buff-type ability.
As Sakonji Urokodaki was about to begin the second demonstration, Bai Cangshu waved his hand.
"Alright, I've understood."
Jigoro Kuwajima's eyelid twitched. Among the various breathing techniques, besides the most difficult Stone Breathing, Thunder Breathing was the hardest to find a successor for. The person in front of him was being a bit boastful, which displeased him.
But Bai Cangshu took a deep breath, and the frequency of his breathing through his nose and mouth changed rapidly. The next moment, he moved as gently as flowing water, his posture shifting freely and effortlessly. Wasn't this Water Breathing?
Changing his breathing frequency, he took a step, erupting like a raging fire, his body becoming violent, like a fierce blaze.
Bai Cangshu exhaled slightly, and at the same time, his body paused. The next moment.
Crrck!
His feet instantly exerted force, and the strength of his entire body erupted from his feet, making his movement so fast that it even created a thunderous whistling sound from friction with the air.
Wasn't that the true essence of Thunder Breathing—Thunderclap and Flash?!
By the time Bai Cangshu had fully tried out these breathing techniques, everyone in the courtyard, including Butterfly Kanae who was watching from the periphery, was too shocked to speak.
Several people also noticed that "Tao Bai Bai" seemed to not need to breathe during his movements, clearly having entered the [Constant Total Concentration] state.
[You have mastered the abilities through a special method: Water Breathing (D), Thunder Breathing (D), Stone Breathing (D), Wind Breathing (D), Flame Breathing (D)]
[These abilities have now been integrated into · Breathing Technique (D+): By uniquely controlling blood oxygen and muscles through breathing, you can unleash activity that surpasses your physical capabilities]
Unlike the [Niko Style] technique Bai Cangshu learned from Clown Ivins, this time, perhaps because he was in a mission world and had interactions with story characters as a basis, the Space integrated these breathing techniques into one of Bai Cangshu's abilities.
Bai Cangshu then began to explain the breathing frequency and lung control of [Ripple Breathing] to everyone. Because his right hand was currently fractured, he couldn't perform [Ripple Breathing], and thus couldn't directly use the transmission of Ripple to make these people understand how to use Ripple Breathing.
He could only rely on his control over his own body to describe the breathing frequency and the contraction of muscles and internal organs when using [Ripple Breathing].
Although everyone found it obscure, since every Pillar-level Swordsman was basically a master who had practiced breathing techniques for many years, they were still able to grasp a few key points.
By the time night fell, everyone had remembered the essentials.
Bai Cangshu, meanwhile, took advantage of the fact that the others were still studying and went to a courtyard by himself.
[Do you wish to settle Main Mission 3?]
"Yes."
[Settling...]
[Current power ratio between the Demon Slayer Corps faction and Muzan's faction is: 72 VS 28]
[Main Mission 3 completed, Completion: A]
Although Bai Cangshu knew that if he continued to wait in this world, given Muzan's disposition, he would most likely not dare to come out and seek revenge on him, and the progress of the main mission could still be further increased.
But Bai Cangshu didn't care about those minor evaluation rewards. He had more important things to do. No one could steal his things and just run away.
[All Main Missions completed, do you wish to leave this world?]
"Yes."
Bai Cangshu's figure began to slowly fade. At this moment, the Professor's voice came from in front of Bai Cangshu.
"You can hold multiple [card]s simultaneously, but only one in the same sequence can be activated."
Bai Cangshu saw the other party's figure appear. The Professor was wearing a cloak that completely blended with the environment. This item completely concealed his figure and aura.
The Invisibility Cloak from harry potter?
Bai Cangshu's lips curved up. So this is a newcomer valued by a major power? He really has quite a few good things.
The Professor's heart skipped a beat when Bai Cangshu looked at him with that gaze. Before he could speak, the other party had completely disappeared.
He also breathed a sigh of relief. This "Tao Bai Bai" indeed exuded a sense of fear at all times.
The Professor had a premonition that this guy would likely stir up trouble in the Space very soon and then make a name for himself.
This was the reason he intentionally tried to befriend the other party.
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"Full body repair, deduct all points from me!"
Bai Cangshu shouted meaningless words into the dark Space that only he could hear.
[Detecting Reincarnators' injuries: Moderate physical damage, slight genetic damage, healing difficulty lower-moderate]
[Repair complete, deducting 1250 dimensional points]
...
[Reincarnators Ex051 has returned, beginning settlement]
[Settling...]
[World: demon slayer Derivative World P9971]
[Main Mission: Faction War, completed]
[Main Mission Completion Rating: A]
[Detected side mission, hidden mission triggered, rating increased]
[Mission Completion Evaluation: A+] (Note: Minimum rating is E, maximum is SSS)
[Mission Reward: 1500 dimensional points; Character Attribute Points*4]
[Note: Culprit Reincarnator Ex051's rating is below "Strong" level, attribute points have been automatically allocated]