Agreeing to Create Bad Games, What the Hell Is ‘Titanfall’? Chapter 260: Sever the Undying! Ascend the Divine Altar!

At this mont!

Xiao Lin had already found the Chained Ogre again.

She stealthily crept forward, silently eliminating a circle of surrounding minions, and quietly approached the sobbing Chained Ogre from behind.

In the next second, a huge red ninja death mark appeared.

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Lin’s eyes as the sharp Kusabimaru unsheathed. She leapt forward, climbing three steps to cling onto the Chained Ogre’s neck, then ruthlessly stabbed into the left eye of the wildly struggling beast!

Puchi—!!!

In an instant, blood splattered everywhere!

Before the fight even began, Xiao Lin had already pierced a vital blood vessel in the Chained Ogre!

Imdiately, the battle officially comnced!

With a furious roar, the Chained Ogre raised its sandbag-sized fist to slam down on Xiao Lin.

However, Xiao Lin remained completely calm. She pushed forward with her Prosthetic Ninja Arm—whoosh!

Blazing flas burst forth, forcing the Chained Ogre to scream in pain, wildly flailing its arms and becoming stuck in an extended stiffened state.

Taking advantage of this, Xiao Lin leapt forward, striking four consecutive blows that forced the Chained Ogre to retreat repeatedly!

Then!

As the Chained Ogre recovered and tried to advance again, Xiao Lin repeated her tactic, unleashing flas that inflicted a layer of [Inflad] burning debuff on it!

Four more strikes!

Round one, two, three, four!

Repeated four rounds!

Puchi!

With the final slash, the Chained Ogre’s posture bar maxed out.

Seizing the mont, Xiao Lin thrust forward—a piercing stab—whoosh!

The blade fiercely stabbed through the Chained Ogre’s choking throat, then pulled outward!

Puchi—!!!

Blood sprayed in all directions!

In Hao Xianming’s stunned amazent, the Chained Ogre that had tornted countless people was defeated without Xiao Lin taking a scratch!

“Holy crap—!”

Hao Xianming shouted in disbelief.

anwhile, Xu Xiaolin laughed heartily:

“See, this is another brilliant aspect of this ga.”

“The way to conquer elite bosses isn’t just through straightforward brawling; there are faster, easier ways.”

“Even better, as you explore these shortcuts,”

“the ga’s plot and worldbuilding unfold through your deeper investigation.”

“They’re intricately connected…”

With Xu Xiaolin’s analysis,

the epic and tragic swan song slowly unfolded—

Twenty years ago, the “War to Steal the Nation” initiated by Wano Ichimonji, though nad a “nation theft,” was actually a liberation of the Ashina country from the brutal rule of the inner palace.

Ashina rightfully belonged to the Ashina people.

After a bloody and cruel battle, the nation-stealing faction led by Sword Saint Wano Ichimonji erged victorious, achieving Ashina’s autonomy. The country returned to peace, and everyone lived in harmony.

However.

Even the mightiest heroes eventually face their twilight.

Now, Sword Saint Wano Ichimonji was old and frail, his vigor faded. The Ashina country was governed by his adopted grandson, Genichiro Ashina.

Everyone knew Ichimonji’s great strength, but now the legendary sword saint’s power had diminished.

Thus, the inner palace’s invading war fires swept over again.

Determined to protect his holand, Genichiro saw the situation was bleak, as Ashina could not withstand the powerful inner palace. So, he set his sights on “Young Lord” Hirata Kuro.

The Hirata family was originally Ashina’s largest cadet family, one of the Ashina vassals.

The Hirata family’s high status ca not only from its size but also from its duty to protect the “Young Lord.”

Young Lord Hirata Kuro’s origins were unknown.

But everyone knew flowing within Kuro was a power called the [Dragon Bloodline].

This power could resurrect the dead by absorbing others’ life energy as nourishnt.

Immortality.

As the saying goes, an innocent man with a treasure invites trouble.

Bearing such a world-altering power, Kuro and the Hirata family naturally attracted many factions’ attention.

Thus.

Three years ago, under a raging fire and an invasion of countless bandits, the Hirata family was ruthlessly destroyed.

As Kuro’s personal guard, Wolf naturally rushed to rescue his young lord.

In the blazing manor, he fought through waves of enemies, killed the bandit leader, and found his adopted father, Owl, near death.

The adoptive father handed him the key to the Buddhist hall and urged him to strictly follow the ninja code to protect the young lord.

Then he passed away.

Wolf had no ti to grieve and hurried onward until, in the fiercely burning Buddhist hall, he found Kuro suffering from an illusion spell.

The one who cast the illusion was none other than another of Wolf’s forr masters—Lady Butterfly.

Why was the powerful Hirata family so easily invaded?

Seeing Lady Butterfly, a close Ashina retainer, Wolf seed to find the answer.

No words were needed.

Blood was drawn with blades.

Lady Butterfly’s combat prowess was exquisite, her illusions ingenious.

But she could not escape the players’ relentless tactics.

Ultimately, Wolf dodged sharply, thrusting Kusabimaru through Lady Butterfly’s chest.

At her last mont, she smiled lightly as if relieved and freed, gently patting Wolf’s shoulder and saying: “Well done, kid.”

It seed that in this world of immortality,

eternal life was no blessing but a curse.

Death was true release.

There was no ti to ponder.

As the burning hall was about to collapse, Wolf planned to take Kuro away from this cursed place quickly.

However!

Just as he turned to leave!

A massive greatsword struck from behind, piercing his chest.

Wolf didn’t even see his attacker before dying, crushed beneath the collapsing flaming beams.

Until.

Kuro returned, grabbing Wolf’s large hand in the inferno.

He was Wolf’s master, and Wolf was his only family and support.

“Wolf, live on with my blood.”

A burst of pink light soared!

Under falling cherry blossoms, the Dragon Bloodline power was passed on.

The master and servant truly sealed their blood contract.

These were mories Wolf had lost.

Now, through the protection bell of the old woman, he regained everything.

At the sa ti, he must obey the ninja code—

“Protect the master with your life; if taken, rescue at all costs.”

Whoosh whoosh—

Amid heavy snowfall!

Wolf’s figure darted about.

anwhile, atop Ashina’s highest Tenshukaku!

Wearing dignified armor and a daimyo battle helt, Genichiro Ashina stood on the pavilion’s platform.

From here, he could see all of Ashina.

In the distance, thick smoke billowed and war raged.

Even the once-famous and feared grandfather Ichimonji, like Ashina Castle itself, was on the verge of collapse.

The country shattered.

No matter what, Genichiro must obtain Kuro’s Dragon Bloodline power.

At any cost.

“Young Lord, I say again,”

Turning back, Genichiro looked at the small, tender Kuro behind him:

“Form an undying pact with .”

However, Kuro’s voice sounded.

Tender, yet filled with unwavering certainty.

“I can’t, Lord Genichiro,”

He turned away:

“Even if defeated, a true ninja must risk everything to save their master…”

“That is my ninja way.”

With that,

thud!!!

His agile body cut through the wind and snow like a nimble wolf, leaping into the Tenshukaku!

A calm voice rang out, determined eyes flashing in a man’s steadfast gaze.

“I have co to et my master.”

……

“OHHHHHHH—!”

At this mont!

Players worldwide erupted!

They had endured so much hardship and tornt!

The Chained Ogre’s brutal assaults, the bandit leader’s deadly poisonous strikes!

The Bull’s repeated charging attacks, the Painful Wails under the Silver Spear of the Demon Magistrate!

From outside the city to the Tenshukaku, it was only a short distance, far from a thousand rivers and mountains.

Yet now,

outside the window, dawn broke, just like in the ga!

Under moonlight, you cut down, severing my left arm.

At sunrise, I return, determined to uphold the ninja creed.

Co!

Genichiro.

It’s ti for a true showdown!

Whoosh—

Clang!!!

Sparks flew!

Both n had sothing to protect.

Genichiro fought for Ashina, for his holand, for the Ashina Castle his grandfather Ichimonji never ceased worrying about!

Sekiro fought for Young Lord Kuro, for his master, and for the ninja code he had always upheld!

Atop the Tenshukaku, wind howled into the heavens!

Snow drifted over the border country’s highest point, tal clashed with piercing screeches, and sparks scattered everywhere.

Ding! Dang! Clang!

Genichiro charged fiercely, stabbing forward!

Boom! Slash!

Sekiro’s eyes were cautious, sharp yet resolute!

“Genichiro, before coming here, I t your grandfather, the legendary undefeated Wano Ichimonji.

He invited for drinks and told many things.

But the most important, the very words he emphasized were: ‘Rember, Sekiro—’

‘Hesitation leads to defeat!’”

Blades danced with unmatched dignity and ferocity in each move.

Stabbing, slashing, spinning blades around the body, flying up and down!

Drawing bow, nocking arrow, the bow thundered and shot out powerfully!

Dodging and weaving, every gesture of Sekiro was the hard-earned perseverance and battle mory he had regained.

Parry and deflect, sparks flew and thunder roared!

Healing gourd, candy, revive and fight again, never giving up!

The clanging sounds never ceased atop the Tenshukaku!

By now, every laughing player had quieted their mind, focusing intently on wielding Kusabimaru against this Ashina daimyo!

“Enough, Wolf—!!!”

A massive [Danger] flashed in strear Ziyu’s UI.

Genichiro pulled back and charged with a thrust!

But Ziyu remained calm, stepping forward to stomp and precisely trap Genichiro’s long sword!

“You’re the one who’s done here! Genichiro!”

Boom!

Genichiro’s posture bar nearly filled.

Ziyu raised her swords high overhead!

“This is what your grandfather taught !”

“Ashina Style! Ichi Monji Double Strike!”

Clang! Clang!

Two piercing tallic strikes rang out sharply!

Under the powerful downward blows, Genichiro could not hold, collapsing to one knee with a thud!

Seizing the mont, Ziyu advanced, slashing once!

Puchi—

The blade stabbed deep into Genichiro’s throat, spraying blood!

“Puh—ugh ugh—”

Rolling away, Genichiro groaned in pain, tumbling far across the Tenshukaku floor!

“Impressive… Kuro’s ninja,”

With a single sword resting on the ground, Genichiro coldly praised.

Hiss—!

Ziyu gasped.

He still wasn’t dead?!

As a Shark platform strear, Ziyu’s previous streams had been lukewarm at best.

Until today.

Or rather, yesterday, since it was past midnight.

Among big strears like Ayin, Tree-ge, Liu Liu, Donggua, Qiezi, and Piāo Teacher, Ziyu’s stream had no advantage.

Almost everyone was playing this one ga across platforms, and her original audience was mostly gone.

The livestream had few viewers.

But perhaps because of this,

Ziyu focused more while playing.

Originally, she just wanted to stream for fun, mainly to play the ga.

Unexpectedly, as she played, her viewer count rose steadily!

Because!

Across the entire Shark platform,

she was one of the few who could speedrun the Chained Ogre, and the only female strear among them!

Soon, the sweet, crisp voice with fierce swordplay earned her the nickna “Valkyrie,” spreading across Shark’s streaming platform.

At this mont!

Ziyu’s stream heat had nearly reached ten million!

The chat barrage was wildly active—

“Holy crap! Valkyrie even ignores revival!”

“Sekiro’s original moves…”

“Hahaha, this is insane!”

“Why does Genichiro seem so easy against Valkyrie?”

“Not bad, the first phase isn’t too hard, and his thrusts are really easy to predict.”

“Pull out gourd, then thrust; pull out gourd, then thrust. Genichiro’s an honest guy.”

“Seriously, I’m crying. Maybe girlfriends lie, but Genichiro’s thrusts don’t.”

“But looks like there’s a third phase.”

“Aweso, definitely boss-level.”

“Woc! Woc! He’s stripping! Genichiro’s stripping!”

“…”

The viewers’ shouts!

Genichiro’s daimyo armor pieces actually started falling off one by one!

“For Ashina’s protection… as long as I can protect Ashina…”

As his armor peeled away, Genichiro said:

“No matter how heretical the power, I will master it…”

He said as the cara slowly panned upward.

Now Genichiro was bare-chested and short-clad.

His muscular body was covered in black scars.

Behind him, outside the Tenshukaku, sudden fierce winds blew, lightning flashed and thunder roared!

Golden lightning fell from high in the sky, dazzling and overwhelming!

Sparks danced along Genichiro’s long sword, terrifying arcs of electricity leaping!

Whoosh—

The next second!

Genichiro lightly leapt like a phoenix crossing water, thrusting his blade directly at Ziyu!

“Ah—!”

Puchi!

Unable to dodge!

Ziyu was blasted three ters away!

“Ah, so frustrating! This weird tech again!”

Obviously, Golden Wind had once again seamlessly switched from CG to real gaplay, as seen previously in Escape from Hell.

One mont watching CG, the next mont into combat.

Taking a hit first disrupted Ziyu’s planned rhythm slightly.

This, apparently, was exactly what Gu Sheng intended.

Because in this third phase, Genichiro was far more ferocious than before!

Buzz buzz buzz—!!!

His long sword slashed wildly in a dizzying series of strikes!

Ziyu’s posture bar nearly maxed out after blocking just one hit!

Thud!

Then a kick!

Knocking Ziyu’s defense down and staggering her steps.

“Ah—this is over—”

A startled shout.

Breaking defense in a boss fight was a huge mistake!

Almost all bosses in Sekiro had extrely intelligent AI.

Once a player’s defense broke, the boss would follow up with a grab move.

Grabs were usually the highest damage attacks in the boss’s arsenal.

So,

just a slight misstep, and Ziyu scread, thinking she was done for.

However,

this ti, whether Genichiro held back, or the AI logic glitched slightly, or the third phase simply had no grab,

Genichiro did not pursue after breaking defense.

Instead, he stepped back half a step, then jumped back!

“Good! Good good!”

Ziyu quickly regained balance, smiling brightly and sighing in relief:

“Thanks for not killing , big bro…”

However,

before she finished, suddenly,

Ziyu felt a strange sensation quietly spreading through her hair.

Being female with long hair, and Sekiro’s character also tying back his hair,

the sensation was quite obvious.

It was as if an electric repulsion arose between every strand.

Like touching a static ball at a science museum as a child.

At this mont, Ziyu felt a strong static field instantly enveloping her, fluffing up her hair.

In just a blink,

Sizzle—crack!!!

Suddenly, a golden flash exploded!

A massive thunderclap shook the ears!

Looking up, amid crackling electricity, Genichiro leapt high into the air, nocking an arrow. On the sharp feathered arrow rested dazzling lightning!

“Witness—Thunder of Ba!”

Zzzzt!

The giant bow shot a bolt of lightning that instantly pierced Ziyu’s chest!

Imdiately, electric light circled, paralyzing her entire body!

“Holy crap!”

A shout!

At this mont, Ziyu rembered the book she had seen at a desk before entering the Tenshukaku—

[Thunder of Ba: Thunder Return]

[…During a jump, use the attack motion to return the Thunder of Ba…]

What the hell did that an!

Ziyu thought.

She had wondered where to find this Thunder of Ba.

Turns out it was one of Genichiro’s skills!

But now she realized too late.

Because the next second,

Genichiro drew the bow, then spun the blade in the air!

Whoosh—!!!

A massive wind blade swept across the entire Tenshukaku, rcilessly cutting Ziyu’s throat!

Puchi—

She fell dead on the spot!

[Dead]

“My god—!”

Ziyu was truly shocked.

Viewers were dumbfounded—

“Holy crap! That’s so cool!”

“Lightning summons! Damn that’s brutal!”

“Instantly went from swordplay to fantasy.”

“Ohhhhhhh—amazed! This scene is explosive!”

“The budget is burning! That’s not lightning, that’s Kuro’s money tree!”

“Wori! I’m stunned!”

“I an, isn’t that cooler than the fireballs in Torii?”

“Bad luck! Don’t ntion it!”

“Even Valkyrie got electrocuted…”

“…”

Ziyu was indeed stunned.

But not from being hit.

She was stunned by how aweso it was! How excited!

Revival!

Rustle rustle—!

Pink glow flickered as Ziyu revived, standing again with eyes blazing with fierce fighting spirit!

In this world with no soul-like gas before, players like Ziyu who could clear levels so quickly were definitely gifted!

They were prodigies, capable of coordinated hand-brain actions, easily reading and morizing enemy moves, and coming up with counters in monts!

One life for two lives!

Revived and standing, Ziyu no longer held the healing gourd.

Opposite her, Genichiro was already in the final phase.

Neither had a way out!

Neither could afford mistakes!

Shasha—clang!

Sekiro’s bright Kusabimaru reflected golden light spots.

In Genichiro’s eyes danced wild, stormy lightning.

Whoosh—

Clang!

A crisp tallic ring as the two briefly crossed paths and separated!

Genichiro turned and drew three consecutive arrows.

Clang clang clang, all parried by Sekiro!

Whoosh slash! Slash!

A two-hit Ichi Monji strike slamd down.

Ding clang! Genichiro caught it steadily!

Amid flashing swords and flying sparks, the fight was fierce and dazzling!

As the two parted again, Genichiro repeated his tactic, leaping high, drawing thunder to his bow!

“Here it cos!”

A loud shout!

Sizzle crack!!!

A massive golden thunderbolt shot from mid-air.

This ti, Sekiro advanced instead of retreating, stepping forward and leaping high, swinging Kusabimaru perfectly to catch the golden lightning!

Then, twisting his waist, he spun in the air.

Thunder Return!

Storm lightning returned!

Zzzzt—!

The massive lightning struck Genichiro, paralyzing his whole body!

Boom—!!!

The livestream exploded instantly!

“Ohhhhhhhh—”

“I am lightning!!!”

“So cool, damn!!!”

“Who can withstand this?”

“No one! Can resist! Thunder Return!”

“Can’t take it anymore, damn it! It’s just fifty-plus hits, I’ll buy it, okay?”

“The wind blows, the drum shakes the rivers and mountains; lightning flashes, banners fly to the sun and moon!”

“Amazing—”

“My goosebumps are rising, wori.”

“Can’t imagine how it feels to successfully Thunder Return inside the motion pod.”

“This gaming career is worth it.”

“Indeed…”

“…”

Amid the uproar!

A huge ninja death mark appeared!

Ziyu stepped forward and stabbed—

Kunchi!

Kusabimaru stabbed hard into Genichiro’s chest!

At this mont!

All the wind and lightning seed to cease.

“Ashi…na…”

Genichiro’s body weakly collapsed to the ground.

The livestream exploded with cheers!

Cool!

A stunning scene that sent chills down spines with the top-notch visuals unique to a 3S-level masterpiece.

Satisfying!

A thrilling battle through three phases, each linking to the next with heart-pounding tension.

Brilliant!

The action sequences designed and presented by Kenji Tanigaki’s choreography team were exquisite—sharp yet romantic.

Stunning!

From the beautiful Tenshukaku scenery to Genichiro’s explosive moves, all overflowed with the creativity of Golden Wind’s Steel Chain Fingers team and Gu Sheng, the Supernova Designer’s wild imagination.

Magnificent! Thrilling!

Almost instantly!

Players worldwide shouted, “This rivals TTF’s ti-stop level as a pinnacle gaming scene!”

Among them,

players from Neon were the most frenzied!

So scread, so went berserk, so shouted “Gu Sheng-sama is the god of gaming!”

Even strear Hideki, in front of nearly a million viewers, after defeating Genichiro, exited the motion pod and knelt down facing China, kowtowing in worship!

“Neon’s authenticity is in China!”

“Gu Sheng-sama reigns! Follower Hideki worships here!”

“From now on, all gas by Golden Wind must be played by followers! All gas supervised by Gu Sheng-sama must be attended by followers!”

“Golden Wind onboard!”

“Gu Sheng-sama onboard!”

“Onboard—!!!”

Though Hideki might be an abstract prankster as an old strear,

his excited expression and trembling voice were genuine.

Even if he wasn’t performing such grand worship on cara, his excitent and joy were real!

However!!!

Just when all players thought the battle atop the Tenshukaku with Genichiro was the ga’s limit,

the truly astonishing masterpiece was only just beginning—

……

After defeating Genichiro, all players breathed a sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, the body that had beco Genichiro stood up again.

It turned out that before this, Genichiro had already consud sothing called [Mutated Stagnation].

This substance allowed a different kind of immortality but gradually turned the user into a crazed monster.

Yes, in Sekiro’s world, there were three paths to immortality—

Dragon Bloodline, Mutated Stagnation, and Parasites.

Among these three, Dragon Bloodline was the original source, the dragon’s blessing.

The other two were failed copies of Dragon Bloodline.

Drinking the Mutated Stagnation water caused madness; those with parasites beca centipede-like cocoons.

The reason such powerful immortal forces existed in Ashina was ultimately because not far from Ashina lay the Cloud Peak Mountains, ho to a place called the “Palace of Origin.”

Within the Palace of Origin was a dragon from a distant mysterious place.

People called it the Cherry Blossom Dragon.

The Dragon Bloodline power ca as a blessing from the Cherry Blossom Dragon.

However, though a blessing, all blessings ca with hidden prices.

Those with Dragon Bloodline were immortal, but each resurrection drained the life force of nearby people, spreading a plague-like “Dragon Cough.”

In other words, though Kuro bore the Dragon Bloodline and was theoretically immortal,

over ti, the entire Hirata family, even Ashina, would inevitably be infected by Dragon Cough, and the nation would perish.

This was no blessing.

On the contrary, it was a curse.

This was one reason Kuro refused to share the Dragon Bloodline power with Genichiro.

Now, Genichiro, obsessed with protecting Ashina, had already lost his mind.

If he obtained Kuro’s Dragon Bloodline like Wolf, the whole Ashina would fall into an endless abyss.

Though the inner palace might be driven back, Ashina would beco a dead land.

Therefore, Kuro wanted to sever the undying.

According to what Kuro discovered, to sever immortality required a weapon capable of killing the immortal—the Undying Severer.

It was said the Undying Severer lay in the distant Immortal Peak Temple.

However, during a chance eavesdropping, Wolf learned that Kuro’s severing of immortality ca at the cost of life—

Either he or Kuro must die.

If Kuro died, the Dragon Bloodline would disappear and Wolf would return to normal.

If Wolf died, the Dragon Bloodline would be severed and Kuro would return to normal.

For Wolf,

this was no choice.

Because three years ago, when Kuro bestowed the Dragon Bloodline on him and they signed their blood contract,

Wolf’s blade unsheathed only to protect Kuro.

Thus, this silent, solitary man like a lone wolf, after much questioning, learned from Miss Nagamasa the thod to return Kuro to normal—

Specifically, to find the “Tears of the Cherry Blossom Dragon” and the “Everlasting Cherry Blossom Flower” materials and feed them to Kuro.

Then, sever the Dragon Bloodline by ending oneself with the Undying Severer.

From this mont on!

Even more shocking monsters, even more spine-chilling scenes, and even stranger regions would co one after another.

The battle with Genichiro was only an appetizer.

Because from now on!

Gu Sheng and his Sekiro would proudly and truly—

Ascend the divine altar!!!

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