Tanjiro, however, was more concerned about something else.
More specifically—
Xia Feng's increasingly obvious interest in his sister.
Absolutely not!
He would never let Xia Feng succeed!
Tanjiro shouted,
"Senior Xia Feng! That person is Upper Rank Two!"
Xia Feng casually tossed Zenitsu aside and narrowed his eyes with a smile.
"Of course I know."
Doma's gaze landed on Xia Feng's face, and he looked delighted.
"Ah! Isn't this the Xia Feng we've been searching for?"
"What an honor to meet you here."
Xia Feng smiled faintly.
"Really?"
"Then you should feel honored to die here as well."
Doma shook his head dramatically.
"I've killed many Hashira before and helped them escape their suffering."
"But I've never killed the Demon Slayer Corps' Special Advisor."
"Perhaps you came today just to fulfill my wish."
Their words clashed like blades.
Xia Feng had absolutely no intention of letting Upper Rank Two live.
Since he had already come all this way—
Of course he would kill him.
Otherwise this trip would be pointless.
Doma's golden fan suddenly swept toward Xia Feng's neck.
But Xia Feng first threw Tanjiro and the others backward.
At the same time, his body shifted into a phased state.
The fan passed directly through him.
Doma wasn't surprised at all.
Upper Rank demons shared intelligence.
From Kokushibo, he had already learned about Xia Feng's strange abilities.
They were bizarre.
And extremely powerful.
However—
Even techniques that ignored attacks had weaknesses.
Doma's figure suddenly vanished.
When he reappeared, he was already beside Tanjiro.
This was Xia Feng's weakness.
Blood Demon Art — Frozen Lotus Garden!
The air around Doma crystallized instantly.
Tanjiro and the others could only stare blankly.
Doma was simply too fast.
They couldn't dodge.
At that moment—
Xia Feng suddenly appeared above Doma.
His Nichirin Blade swung downward.
Wind Scar!
BOOM!!
The frozen lotus technique shattered instantly.
It was as if an invisible barrier had appeared before Tanjiro and the others.
All of Doma's attacks were blocked outside it.
Doma's face darkened.
For the first time, a hint of shock appeared in his eyes.
Just as Kokushibo had said—
Xia Feng's strength had already surpassed that of ordinary Hashira.
Even Upper Rank demons couldn't defeat him easily.
In fact—
If they were careless, they might even be killed.
Worst of all—
Xia Feng's attacks permanently damaged demons.
Their greatest advantage—regeneration—became meaningless.
Once injured by Xia Feng's blade…
Their bodies would not regenerate.
Naturally, Doma feared that.
Xia Feng coldly looked at him.
"Attacking others while ignoring me…"
"That makes me very unhappy."
His blade spun lightly.
Water Breathing — Second Form: Water Wheel!
Normally, Doma wouldn't even bother blocking attacks aimed at his body.
But this time—
He raised his fan to defend.
Unfortunately—
He had underestimated Xia Feng.
Instant Strength Amplification!
The upward slash of the Nichirin Blade blasted Doma's fan straight out of his hand.
Doma retreated quickly.
His face turned grim.
"I really don't like you."
"Your behavior makes me very angry."
Blood Demon Art — Scattering Lotus!
The air instantly froze.
Crystals spread rapidly across the battlefield.
It looked as if the entire area was about to be frozen solid.
Doma sneered.
"No one survives this attack."
"Xia Feng, you were too careless."
Xia Feng simply pushed Tanjiro and the others outside the attack range.
But he himself was instantly frozen into an ice sculpture.
Doma stared at the frozen statue and sighed.
Then his smile grew wider and more manic.
"How tragic."
"I knew you must be suffering terribly."
"If you had just let me eat you earlier, things would've been easier."
He casually waved his fan.
Tanjiro stared in shock.
He couldn't believe it.
Even someone as powerful as Xia Feng had died at the hands of Upper Rank Two.
But now wasn't the time to despair.
He turned toward Zenitsu and Inosuke.
"One of his weapons was destroyed by Senior Xia Feng!"
"If we cooperate, we can find an opening!"
Tanjiro always had hope.
Zenitsu was still terrified.
But when he saw Xia Feng frozen—
He gripped his Nichirin Blade tightly.
For once—
He didn't run.
Doma wiped away tears dramatically.
"You're not running?"
"How touching."
"Although it wouldn't matter anyway."
"You can't escape this city."
He slowly walked toward Tanjiro.
But just as he passed the ice statue—
A Nichirin Blade suddenly stabbed through his arm.
His entire arm was sliced off.
Doma's eyes widened.
He looked toward the ice sculpture.
Cracks spread across it.
Then—
The ice shattered.
Xia Feng stepped out, smiling calmly.
"What?"
"Did you really think you killed me?"
He flicked his Nichirin Blade.
"If you want to freeze someone…"
"Let me show you how it's really done."
Absolute Zero!
An overwhelming wave of cold exploded outward.
Before Doma could react—
His body stiffened.
He couldn't move at all.
This temperature was even more terrifying than his Blood Demon Art.
After Xia Feng activated it—
Doma's ice techniques completely failed.
Instead—
He himself was frozen by Absolute Zero.
His eyes widened.
For the first time in centuries, he felt something terrifying.
Pain.
Cold.
Ever since becoming a demon, he had forgotten what cold felt like.
Now—
His body froze completely.
The pain of frozen flesh was unbearable.
Xia Feng looked at him calmly.
"Now then."
"You should die properly."
The next moment—
Doma's frozen body shattered piece by piece.
The fragments fell to the ground like broken ice.
Then turned to dust.
Xia Feng sheathed his blade.
He turned toward Tanjiro and the others.
All three were injured to varying degrees.
Xia Feng healed them one by one.
Tanjiro sighed in relief.
"Senior Xia Feng, it's a good thing you came."
"We thought Upper Rank Two was going to kill us."
Xia Feng smiled.
"But you didn't die, did you?"
Then his expression changed slightly.
"Still… your strength is far too weak."
"You should return to headquarters for special training."
Suddenly, he looked at Tanjiro with a bright smile.
"While you're training…"
"Why don't you leave Nezuko with me?"
"I can protect her."
Tanjiro's eyes widened.
He quickly shook his head.
"No need, Senior Xia Feng!"
"Nezuko and I won't be separated!"
Xia Feng simply smiled.
Then he glanced at Zenitsu, who looked relieved.
Without warning—
He grabbed Zenitsu by the collar.
"Your training will be personally supervised by me."
Zenitsu's eyes bulged.
A scream immediately echoed.
As they left the temple—
The sight before them made everyone freeze in shock.
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