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

As night fell, Li Mo found himself alone in the wilderness. After his conversation with Kocho Shinobu, he had left the Red Light District. There was no place for him to stay in such an area.

Before leaving, he had infiltrated Kyogoku House and left his shikigami there to monitor the situation. If Upper Rank Six made any moves, he would have to act prematurely.

The shikigami, as spiritual entities, had been enhanced by Li Mo during his time in Fuyuki City. Their strength was not insignificant, but their greatest advantage lay in their ability to remain hidden.

In this world, almost no one could detect the presence of spiritual entities.

Yet, this world had an environment where such entities could exist.

Li Mo lowered his head, sensing the unusually active energy in this world. The so-called effects of Breathing Techniques were actually connected to the "elements" of this world's essence.

For now, he would use the term "elements" as a placeholder.

Thinking about it, it made sense. The curse of the Tsugikuni family was a supernatural influence. As long as Muzan Kibutsuji lived, the curse would remain on the Tsugikuni family. The tragedy of the Ubuyashiki family had persisted for nearly a thousand years.

This was solid evidence.

There were also other supporting facts, such as the existence of souls. In the manga, there were multiple descriptions of spiritual entities. And then there was hell... Demons who consumed humans would suffer in hell after death.

Even in the official guidebooks, there was a story about a member of the Kakushi who, while unconscious, entered hell to interview Muzan Kibutsuji and others. This was likely the author's way of indirectly depicting demons.

However... the connections between worlds were elusive. Perhaps this world truly had a hell.

In the worlds Li Mo had visited, it seemed none had a concept of hell. Well, except for the FSN world, which likely had an underworld. But that was a matter of divine realms, and whether modern Earth still had a hell was still a question.

"Should I visit hell?"

Standing in the wilderness, Li Mo felt a stirring in his heart. Using the concepts of mysticism, he could venture into hell. But after some thought, he dismissed the idea.

There were more important matters to attend to.

Tonight, he still needed to find a place to stay.

Of course, Li Mo wasn't picky. During his conversation with Kocho Shinobu, they had discussed this issue, and she had given him an address.

The Demon Slayer Corps took the Red Light District very seriously. News of the Twelve Kizuki was alarming, especially since Li Mo had revealed that this time, it was an Upper Rank.

The only successful Upper Rank elimination in recent years had been Li Mo's feat three years ago.

This time, it was almost a repeat of three years ago.

"He's here."

Li Mo squinted into the distance. With his superhuman vision, he could see clearly for thousands of meters. With the aid of magecraft, he could see even farther.

Under the moonlight, a dark figure was flying toward him. A few seconds later, Li Mo confirmed that the figure was a bird.

A Kasugai Crow.

Every Demon Slayer was assigned a Kasugai Crow. These crows were highly intelligent, most capable of human speech, making them excellent for information relay. It was no wonder the Ubuyashiki family had maintained their influence for a thousand years without decline. The ability to raise Kasugai Crows alone was enough.

Li Mo raised his arm, and the black crow landed gracefully on it.

"You jerk, you finally decided to come back."

The words of a resentful woman.

But wasn't it odd for a crow to speak like this? Even Shinobu-san hadn't said anything. You're just a crow...

"Speaking of which, I don't even know your gender! Come on, let me see if you're male or female!"

"Jerk!"

And so, the wilderness was filled with the sound of mournful cawing.

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The Ubuyashiki family's whereabouts were always shrouded in mystery. This family held considerable influence in Japan but rarely appeared in upper-class social circles. They were among those who existed without much presence.

After all, everyone knew of the curse that plagued the Ubuyashiki family. The misfortune of having few children was bad enough, but there was also the tragedy of dying young in their twenties. Even more troubling was that this curse persisted despite generations of marriages with priestly families.

A thousand years had passed, and other noble families had long forgotten the origin of the Ubuyashiki family's curse. Only the Ubuyashiki family themselves and the priestly families they intermarried with knew the full story.

At night, as the family head, Ubuyashiki Kagaya, should have been asleep. With his frail body, once he fell asleep, almost no one would wake him, even if the sky were falling.

But tonight, an exception occurred.

Ubuyashiki Kagaya awoke from his sleep and, with the help of his wife, dressed and made his way to the main hall.

"Kagaya, what's happened?" Ubuyashiki Amane asked.

As the daughter of a priestly family, she had been destined from birth to become the matron of the Ubuyashiki family. As a child, she had been afraid of marrying a man who was fated to die before thirty.

But after becoming his wife, she felt fortunate.

Because her husband was one of the few true men in this world.

After so many years together, Ubuyashiki Amane understood Ubuyashiki Kagaya's habits. What could possibly require her husband to rise in the middle of the night? His body was already weak and needed proper rest.

But Ubuyashiki Amane also knew that unless it was a matter of utmost importance, he wouldn't do such a thing. No one cared more about his health than Ubuyashiki Kagaya himself.

He hoped to see the shadow looming over the Ubuyashiki family lifted during his lifetime.

"You'll know soon," Ubuyashiki Kagaya said with a smile.

With his wife's support, he arrived at the main hall.

Waiting there was a member of the Kakushi, judging by his attire.

But the key wasn't this person.

It was the black Kasugai Crow he was tending to.

"You may leave now."

"Yes, my lord."

The Kakushi member withdrew, and Ubuyashiki Kagaya turned his attention to the crow, which was drinking and eating.

Kasugai Crows could speak.

"My lord, my lord. The Sun Pillar has returned. The Sun Pillar has returned."

**The Sun Pillar.**

A pillar named after the sun.

Ubuyashiki Amane remembered that man. Her children had all enjoyed playing with him. During a time when the Demon Slayer Corps was struggling, he had stepped up to support the entire organization. His presence was felt across Japan's four islands, as he acted as a firefighter during that period.

His mobility was unmatched.

Much like the current "Wind Pillar."

But hadn't that man perished three years ago, taking down Upper Rank Three with him?

Ubuyashiki Amane remembered that day.

Upper Ranks had not been successfully eliminated for over a decade. That day, the Demon Slayer Corps was both in pain and joy.

Pain, because their strongest genius had fallen. Joy, because Upper Rank Three had been slain.

And now, he had returned?

"So, he has returned! That's good, that's very good."

Ubuyashiki Kagaya laughed heartily.

The third image.

It would appear.