Chapter 41: The Twelve Demon Moons

Aside from the temporary adventure group Lin Yi belonged to, another active group existed in this derivative world: Xichuan.

Xichuan had originally held great expectations for Lin Yi's joining, but unfortunately, Old Wolf had beaten them to it, leaving them somewhat disappointed and unwilling to accept the outcome.

The leader of this adventure group was a woman named Yun Xi.

She enjoyed considerable prestige among first-tier adventure groups, known for her outstanding leadership and strategic vision.

"Captain, how should we proceed now?" a team member asked, unable to contain his anxiety and confusion.

Hearing this question, Yun Xi felt a wave of speechlessness. She couldn't help but wonder how she had recruited such an idiot in the first place.

Yun Xi took a deep breath, struggling to calm the dissatisfaction and irritation in her heart.

As the leader of the team, she knew she had to remain calm and rational to better handle the challenges of the derivative world.

At that moment, the information of the derivative world finally appeared before Lin Yi's eyes.

【Entering World: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)】

World Difficulty: LV.3. Hard (Difficulty lowered due to the strength of ordinary contractors.)

World Source: 0% (Increases through Hunter exploration or interaction with current world characters; upon world settlement, it is calculated against mission difficulty to form the final rating.)

World Introduction: The Taisho era of Japan, a turbulent era filled with mystery. During this period, monsters known as "Demons" circulated in people's tales, becoming the source of countless horror stories. Most of these demons appear no different from humans, hiding within the crowds and making them difficult to detect. However, they possess an extreme craving for human flesh; once their true nature is revealed, they launch cruel hunts against humanity.

To combat these evil demons, an organization was born—the Demon Slayer Corps. Their members undergo rigorous training and master various unique combat techniques and powerful weapons to face the terrifying strength of the demons.

In this era filled with fear and uncertainty, humans and demons coexist in a struggle for life and death.

Main Quest: Join either the Demon Slayer Corps or Muzan Kibutsuji's side. Subsequent quests will activate after the Hunter joins one of the factions.

Hunting Quest: Eliminate Violator No. 11260. Once the Hunter enters a one-kilometer radius of Contractor No. 11260, the pursuit function will automatically activate.

Warning: Do not mention anything regarding the 'Paradise' in this world. If the warning is ignored, mandatory execution will occur!

Tip: The main quests of this world are chain quests. After completing three main quests, you may choose to return to the Reincarnation Paradise (the Hunter must complete the hunting quest). The more main quests completed, the higher the comprehensive evaluation.

Tip: Detected that the Hunter has not mastered the language of this world. 100 Paradise Coins have been consumed to automatically master the language of this world.

World, Begin!

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As time passed, the light membranes binding Lin Yi and the others gradually dissipated, and they regained their freedom.

The moment the light membranes vanished, the expressions of many contractors changed drastically. They simultaneously turned their gaze toward the mysterious mansion not far away.

A faint scent of blood permeated the air. Although not intense, it was enough to stir an indescribable sense of unease in everyone's hearts.

Old Wolf frowned slightly. He pulled a massive tower shield from his personal space, preparing to clear the way at the front of the group.

The surface of this tower shield was covered in runes and emitted a faint light, clearly a powerful piece of defensive equipment.

"Paradise is really giving us a scare right off the bat," Old Wolf couldn't help but mutter.

In the past, entering a derivative world at least provided some breathing room, but this time they were dropped directly at the doorstep of monsters.

Under Old Wolf's leadership, the group cautiously approached the mansion emitting the scent of blood.

Every step they took was exceptionally careful, fearing that a single mistake might trigger an unknown trap and plunge them into an inescapable abyss.

As the distance closed, the smell of blood grew stronger, becoming almost nauseating.

An ominous premonition lingered in everyone's hearts.

Finally, the group arrived at the entrance of the mansion.

Old Wolf took a deep breath and, holding the tower shield, cautiously pushed open the door.

As the door slowly opened, a thick scent of blood rushed toward them, as if to overwhelm everyone.

The group instinctively covered their noses and mouths, their eyes staring fixedly behind the door.

Under the light of the lanterns on the walls, they saw that the courtyard was splattered with blood.

Scattered on the ground were mangled pieces of flesh and viscera; the tragic scene indicated that a terrible massacre had once occurred here.

Everyone's expression became exceptionally solemn. They knew that the first test of this derivative world had arrived.

The scout in the team drew two daggers and left the group first to search for clues.

A few minutes later, he returned to the group and shook his head, indicating that no traces of enemies were found nearby.

After confirming it was safe, the group stepped into the courtyard.

The scout set out again, following the mottled bloodstains in an attempt to find the source of this tragedy.

They passed through the messy courtyard and soon arrived in front of a house.

Faint sounds of tearing and biting reached their ears. The sound came from inside the room, as if something inside was greedily enjoying its prey.

The sound was hair-raising, making the already heavy atmosphere even more oppressive.

"Hmm? There are still living people?" Suddenly, a crisp female voice rang out from the room.

The voice carried a hint of surprise and curiosity, as if she had not expected outsiders to intrude here.

The door to the room was suddenly flung open.

A young girl appeared before them, with two horns growing from her head, messy short white hair draped over her shoulders, and symmetrical red lines on her face.

She wore a tattered kimono, her collar stained with mottled blood, looking quite disheveled.

Despite her somewhat wretched appearance at this moment, the powerful aura emanating from her was impossible to ignore.

What amazed everyone most were the girl's unique eyes.

In her right eye, the characters 【Lower Four】 were clearly written.

After seeing the number in the girl's pupil, Old Wolf's expression changed instantly.

His face turned pale, and cold sweat poured from his forehead; clearly, this discovery had brought him immense shock and terror.

"Twelve Kizuki... we're finished!" Old Wolf's tone revealed an irrepressible despair, and his body even began to tremble uncontrollably.

The Twelve Kizuki were synonymous with danger in the world of Demon Slayer.

They were the direct subordinates of the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji, granted powerful strength and special abilities by him.

These demons were not only powerful, but each possessed a unique Blood Demon Art, making them almost invincible in combat.

And the girl before them was a member of the Twelve Kizuki.

Hearing Old Wolf's voice, the expressions of the other contractors also changed drastically.

Enmu casually tossed the half-eaten arm in her hand aside. The action seemed nonchalant, but it sent a chill through everyone present.

She tilted her head, eyeing the group with those red eyes, a look of confusion on her face as if she were trying to recall something.

"Strange fellows, you know us?" Enmu asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

She walked out of the room nonchalantly, each step exerting immense pressure on Old Wolf.

(End of Chapter)