Chapter 21 – Into the Blue Realm
Jin Yuan and the others dashed down the endless metallic stairs, the glowing blue light reflecting off their weapons as they descended deeper and deeper underground.
Yuzurei, as usual, refused to follow quietly — he leapt straight down to a lower platform, landing effortlessly.
Yuzurei: "How slow…"
A psychotic smile spread across his face — he was already itching for a fight.
Jin Yuan ignored him, staying calm and focused, running alongside Musukoni and Yusikuna as they carefully scanned their surroundings for danger.
After several minutes, they finally reached it — the Blue Realm.
A cold, high-tech world spread before them, glowing with strange light and humming with alien energy.
Yuzurei: "Heh… how memorable. I'll destroy this world."
His voice echoed with bloodlust.
Musukoni: "Hmm… this is a trap."
His sharp eyes scanned every corner — he had realized it before anyone else.
Musukoni: "This must be a plan to separate us from Earth."
Yusikuna: "If that's true… what if something happens back on Earth while we're stuck here?"
For a brief moment, Jin Yuan's mind flashed with one thought — Emily.
Jin Yuan: "…Sensei is there. No worries."
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Meanwhile, back on Earth—
Shioinkin stood alone, facing an entire army of high-tech soldiers.
He raised his massive black shield, his huge katana gleaming in the light as he fought with graceful, devastating precision. Sparks and explosions filled the air, but the old man didn't falter.
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Back in the Blue Realm—
Yusikuna: "Heh, you're right! Sensei's there — we can relax and fight this realm!"
He grinned, drawing his bow.
As they advanced further, a group of massive humanoid soldiers appeared — towering figures armed with advanced weapons.
Yuzurei: "Haa haa!!! Finally, something fun!!!"
He unsheathed his two katanas, then hurled two more into the air — switching them mid-battle in a perfect rhythm, fighting with four blades at once.
Yuzurei (laughing maniacally): "Haa haa haa haa!!! This is what I live for!!!"
Jin Yuan fought silently nearby, cutting through another wave of enemies with calm precision, every strike clean and efficient.
Yusikuna launched fire arrows, but the flames flickered uselessly against the advanced materials.
Yusikuna: "Tch. Even fire won't burn this place…"
He grinned anyway, undeterred.
Musukoni danced between enemies — his twin daggers connected by chains, slicing and spinning with perfect accuracy. He dodged every blow, his movements so fluid that it looked almost effortless.