Multiverse: Why does the world show a health bar? !

In one day, Li Mo managed to break through two barriers, and by the time he finished, it was already dusk. He accompanied Hanachirusato to the abandoned shrine before heading back to Konda Village.

Tomorrow, he would head to the location of the third barrier, which was the dangerous area known as the Abyssal Sea. The level of danger there was high, and Li Mo needed to conserve his energy. In the Abyssal Sea region, there were many mechanical constructs, which were also considered monsters, suspected to be related to Khaenri'ah.

Khaenri'ah, a lost nation from five hundred years ago, required the intervention of the Seven Archons to resolve. During that period, even two gods fell—Raiden Makoto died in Khaenri'ah. As for whether the Dendro Archon of Sumeru also perished in Khaenri'ah, that remains a question mark.

If Li Mo remembered correctly... the prototype Ruin Grader that appeared in the storyline was an extremely powerful entity. However, even if it was just a prototype, ordinary Ruin Graders were still formidable monsters.

He should be able to handle it.

Returning to Konda Village, the atmosphere at the Kamado household was slightly unusual today.

The Kamado couple paid extra attention to Kamado Ichirou. During and after dinner, they kept giving him instructions.

"Ichirou, when you go to the Tenryou Commission..."

It was mostly things like that, going on and on. Li Mo noticed that Kamado Jirou, sitting nearby, didn't look too happy, pursing his lips—it wasn't that he envied Ichirou going to Inazuma City, but he didn't like the atmosphere. He had been scolded by his parents these past few days... maybe he was just envious?

Even though Li Mo had traveled through several worlds, understanding human emotions was still difficult. Now that he thought about it, the members of the Service Club were much easier to read.

Kamado Ichirou eventually escaped his parents' nagging by using his conversation with Li Mo as an excuse. Kamado Jirou followed suit, as the young man didn't want to stay behind and suffer the same fate as his brother—it was clear that the Kamado couple's desire to lecture wasn't over yet.

In the guest room, Kamado Ichirou took a sip of tea and said, "Li-kun, I've already ordered the fireworks. Yoimiya will deliver them tomorrow, and the pickup address is my house."

Li Mo slowly sipped the tea he had brewed and asked, "Morning or afternoon?"

"Yoimiya said it would be in the afternoon."

"That should be just in time. Ichirou, you'll be heading to the Tenryou Commission tomorrow, so be careful," Li Mo said. "Troubled times are ahead."

The Fatui had already appeared in Inazuma. The "Vision Hunt Decree" hadn't been announced yet, but how far off could it be? Once the decree was issued, how long until the resistance formed?

Kamado Ichirou asked, "Li-kun, do you think there will be war in Inazuma soon?"

Li Mo looked at Kamado Ichirou. The young man's expression was serious, as if he had already deduced the worst-case scenario.

Yes, someone who had survived in the wild would naturally calculate the worst possible outcome.

Li Mo replied, "It's possible. The fact that the Fatui from Snezhnaya have appeared in Inazuma, which is under a lockdown, and are freely operating within the country—what does that tell you?"

He posed the question.

Kamado Ichirou was a smart man. He could vaguely connect this to the Tri-Commission, especially the Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission. The former controlled Inazuma's ports, and if they were unaware of such a large group of Fatui entering, it would be a dereliction of duty. As for the Tenryou Commission, with the Yashiro Commission in decline, the former was responsible for national security and should have known about the Fatui's presence.

Only the Yashiro Commission, which had declined decades ago, remained in an unclear position.

Kamado Ichirou rubbed his temples and shared his speculation with Li Mo, sensing that the man knew something.

He remembered that Li Mo had suddenly appeared on Yashiori Island. He hadn't arrived by boat, and initially, Kamado Ichirou thought he might have flown or created ice to walk across the sea. But after spending time with him, he realized Li Mo couldn't fly or create ice—he didn't even have a Vision.

Yet, this didn't diminish Kamado Ichirou's view of Li Mo as a mysterious figure.

Recently, this samurai had been seen acting alongside a shrine maiden. The Grand Narukami Shrine held a transcendent position, independent of the Tri-Commission. The fact that Li Mo could act alongside a shrine maiden from the Grand Narukami Shrine further highlighted his enigmatic nature.

"The Tri-Commission? How should I put it? Personally, I think the Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission are likely colluding with the Fatui. As for the Yashiro Commission, they're in a position where they can't do anything openly, at least not on the surface."

The Yashiro Commission's situation was awkward, as Li Mo saw it. The Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission were in cahoots, leaving the Yashiro Commission suppressed and forced to act in the shadows. The Tri-Commission was no longer equal.

Li Mo said, "In any case, once you enter the Tenryou Commission, Ichirou, be careful."

He saw the Kamado brothers off but didn't rest immediately. Instead, he gazed at the moon outside the window, squinting as if deep in thought.

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The next day, Li Mo left Konda Village. As usual, he brought rice balls for lunch.

He met Hanachirusato at the abandoned shrine. The Abyssal Sea was different from Chinju Forest and the Kamisato Estate. There were no Tenryou Commission patrols there, and only occasionally would the Tenryou Commission organize teams to clear the area. With enough manpower, even the mechanical constructs could be dealt with.

But Li Mo and Hanachirusato were just two people. In terms of combat strength, only Li Mo was capable.

"Hanachirusato, after we complete the final barrier, what comes next?" Li Mo asked.

They were on their way to the destination. Li Mo moved quickly, so fast that Hanachirusato had to cast a spell to keep up. Otherwise, it would have taken them a long time to reach their destination.

The speed he had honed in the Demon Slayer world was now coming in handy. Along the way, they were spotted by Nobushi and Fatui, but none of them made a move. Li Mo kept his distance from their camps, and with his speed, it was clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with. Why stir up trouble?

Thus, the only things Li Mo needed to avoid stealthily were monsters like the Ruin Guards.

"After the five barriers are dealt with, we'll head to the base of Mt. Yougou for the final purification," Hanachirusato said.

"The base of Mt. Yougou?"

"Yes, at the bottom. When you climbed the mountain, did you see it? You'll need to jump down from there."

"But I can't fly."

"The Sacred Sakura will protect you."

"Really? I'm still a bit scared. Well, we'll deal with that tomorrow," Li Mo said.

They soon arrived at their destination. The decryption part was left to Hanachirusato. The process was the same: retrieve the ward from the Kitsune statue, solve the puzzle, and then slash away.

Li Mo wasn't wielding the Amenoma Kageuchi this time, but he still felt it might be a bit challenging. However, he happened to have a divine weapon in hand.

After completing the daily tasks, Li Mo approached Hanachirusato to discuss serious matters. "Tonight, stay at the shrine. I need to talk to you about something."

Hanachirusato tilted her head slightly, using this gesture to express her confusion.