Epic Of Caterpillar

Chapter 2815 - 2816: Manifestation

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After reaching the Third Stage of Martial Arts — Martial Ascension — Kireinaʼs techniques began to evolve and expand, rapidly surpassing their original power. At this stage, Martial Artists can manifest their Will and Intent through their attacks. Kireina had already shown glimpses of this ability, but now it had become more defined than ever.

Alongside this deeper understanding, Kireina began to witness her Ki and Mana merging into something more tangible. Her personal Martial Arts style was beginning to take shape — memories and emotions fusing together in a process Wasp referred to as ”Manifestation.”

It was the same Manifestation Frank had achieved, though he took a different form. His skills converged into a single point within his soul, allowing him to summon endless weapons born from myths and legends. Individually weak, their strength lay in overwhelming quantity.

Kireinaʼs Manifestation, however, was the opposite. Her Martial Arts evolved through her Arcane Path Method of Mana Entanglement, fusing Mana and Ki so deeply that Mana became an extension of her Ki itself.

With Mana — the essence of magic — her Manifestation took on a stronger form even in its early stages. The first technique she manifested from her still-developing Martial Arts was, naturally, her most versatile skill for both close and long-range combat.

Her Claws of Demise.

Manifested without Skill, Technique, or System, they emerged as part of her evolving Martial Arts. She could summon only two. They were extensions of her Aura, unlike anything else. Forged from her Intent, Consciousness, Ki, and Mana — pure and untainted — they contained no Demonic Energy and only faint traces of Chaos Power, a natural byproduct of her body.

These floating black gauntlets, resembling demonic claws made of condensed, semi-materialized Ki and Mana, were the embodiment of her Martial Arts made manifest.

After spotting the Giant Spirit Beast of the Yakuza Gang Boss dropped two familiar figures she had been searching for, Kireina rushed toward them. One of the Yakuza noticed her and charged, but her gaze sharpened. She sidestepped and countered, impaling his chest with a sword radiating an aura of purple, red, and black roses.

Enraged, the Yakuza lunged again. Kireina evaded and kicked him square in the face. His Spirit Beast — a giant werewolf — leapt to strike, only to be slammed down by a massive hand of Aura.

Her Demonic Claws of Demise.

”W-What kind of power is that?!” the Yakuza groaned, rising to his feet. His Spirit Beast roared, its body bristling with spikes. ”I wonʼt let you live after what your pal did to my boss!”

Desperate, he consumed a cocktail of drugs, transforming into a Demonic Human with an enormous, muscular frame. His werewolf spirit absorbed the demonic energy and grew to match his size. Both giants charged Kireina.

”Hmph! You sure love playing unfair with a young lady like me,” Kireina said, smiling. ”Well, this works out perfectly — two opponents, and I just happen to have two Demonic Claws of Demise.”

She launched both Claws forward, punching the air. Her movements controlled the floating gauntlets with precision.

Because they werenʼt magic or skills, Kireina had to manipulate them using her Martial Intent and Consciousness. Her fists guided their strikes.

Fortunately, her Martial Arts were adaptable — usable with any weapon or bare-handed technique.

These Manifestations of her Martial Aura counted as extensions of her own fists.

Thus...

”Nngaaah! Who do you think you are?!”

”R O O O A A A R R R R !”

The Yakuza and his Spirit Beast roared in unison, striking the floating Claws. Kireina smiled and pushed her fists forward. Her Ki surged, shaping into blazing flames — not true fire, but the burning passion of her Martial Arts.

”Records of the Man Who Went Against the World!”

”First Form!”

”Relentless Pursuit!”

Her Demonic Claws of Demise transformed into Demonic Fists of Demise, each the size of her opponentsʼ three-meter bodies.

BAAM! BAAM! BAAM! BAAM! BAAM!

”What?!”

”Graaarr?!”

They tried to fight back but couldnʼt withstand the relentless barrage. It was as if a giant were pummeling them with martial arts.

”Second Form.”

”Volcanic Rise!”

Kireina pulled her fists back, gathering explosive energy, then released it. The Demonic Fists opened like massive palms, blasting both enemies away with a volcanic shockwave.

BOOOM!

She pursued, flying with her fairy wings at top speed. Her eyes blazed with Martial Intent, her smile fierce.

Her Arcane Power and Martial Power continued to merge with her Consciousness, Intent, Memories, and Emotions.

”I can go even further! Why limit myself to fists?!”

Her fists transformed into giant black boots with clawed toes, forging from the same hardened essence — like black scale metal. They descended rapidly.

”Third Form.”

”Rice Harvest!”

CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH!

She kicked both enemies as they fell, slamming them into the ground. Blood erupted from their mouths.

”Iʼm not done yet!”

Kireina descended, her Demonic Legs of Demise merging with her own legs, forming black and purple armor made of Ethereal Ki and Mana, a Manifestation equipped as armor.

”Fourth Form.”

The Yakuza and his beast roared, unleashing a double beam of spirit and demonic energy.

But Kireina was faster.

And far more explosive.

”Hill Climbing!”

CRAAASH!

She kicked them skyward. Energy erupted across their bodies, shattering bones and, for the spirit beast, fracturing its crystal form.

”W-Wait! Have...! Have mercy!”

”Awoooo!”

The Yakuza begged for mercy — but smirked. His Werewolf howled, using his body as a springboard to reach Kireina. He infused all his power into the beastʼs claws, diving at her with lightning speed.

But Kireina never lowered her guard.

”Fifth Form.”

Her boots detached and merged with her hands, forming long black claws with blade-like nails.

”Hunterʼs Knife!”

SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!

She wielded each claw like a knife, slicing through the spirit beast and shattering it into countless fragments.

Within the remains, Kireina spotted a spirit crystal containing the unconscious body of a werewolf.

THUD!

The Yakuza collapsed, staring at Kireina in horror — even in his Demonic Human form.

”Y-Youʼre a monster...! M-Monster!”

”Youʼre next.”

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