I might be a fake Ultraman.

"Alright, the self-introduction segment is over."

After finishing his previous conversation, Baili Yuan looked at the older women dancing.

"Keep the music playing, keep dancing!"

Sakurai Kogure remained silent, whether out of disbelief or because she hadn't recovered from the shock.

Uesugi Kotsuki sat up straight and spoke first, but hesitated before addressing Hyakuri Yuen, "This..."

"Just call me Trainer Xiaoyuan," Baili Yuan said.

"Then, if I may be so bold, Lord Xiaoyuan, may I ask why you brought me here?" Uesugi Kotsushi inquired. "If there is anything I can do to help you, please speak frankly."

"Didn't you want to come along?" Xia Mi suddenly asked.

"..." Uesugi Kotsushi paused for a moment before forcing a smile and saying to the Dragon King before him, "However, if I am of no use to you, you probably wouldn't even bother to look at me. The same goes for coming to the Paradise Pavilion; you probably didn't come here for the food, wine, or beautiful women. After all, to you, we are no different from stray dogs on the roadside."

Xia Mi nodded in approval.

Fenrir was still eating voraciously.

Sakurai Kogure also perked up her ears.

Regardless of their true identities, they are undeniably powerful, and we must find out their purpose.

Sensing the somber atmosphere, the musicians and the older women dancing softened their movements, making the dance appear somewhat restrained.

Baili Yuan then withdrew his gaze and explained, "You are quite perceptive."

Originally, Baili Yuan's plan did not include Uesugi Yue, but since he had come to him, there was no need to let him go.

Baili Yuan first took a sip of the special fresh milk before speaking, "As everyone knows, the Fierce Ghost Clan originated from the Snake-Headed Eight Families and are the mixed-bloods with unstable bloodlines within the Snake-Headed Eight Families. But in the end, the Fierce Ghost Clan is still a member of the Snake-Headed Eight Families."

Sakurai Kogure's gaze sharpened, and she said coldly, "The moment they were abandoned, the Oni Clan had no connection with the Snake-Headed Eight Families."

"Hehe." Baili Yuan sneered, then suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Uesugi Yue's hand. "This is Mr. Uesugi Yue, the former head of the Uesugi family, the former Shadow Emperor."

The sudden string of formal titles left Uesugi Kotsugi somewhat bewildered.

Sakurai Kogure looked at Uesugi Kotsugi in astonishment. She hadn't expected this middle-aged man to have this identity, but... how could it be?

Baili Yuan suddenly began wiping away tears, sobbing as he said, "The Eight Serpent Clans are now in dire straits, beset by internal strife and external threats that have caused the hybrid races to split. I wish to cleanse them from within and without, save the hybrid races of the world, and restore the glory of the Eight Serpent Clans. Would you be willing to lend me a hand, sir?"

For some reason, Uesugi Koshi suddenly couldn't take his eyes off him, and a voice in his heart was telling him strongly—say yes!

However, Uesugi Kotsugu's lineage and powerful spirit brought him back to his senses from the allure, which is why he spoke.

"If you do not despise me, I am willing to serve you like a dog or a horse!"

Uesugi Koshi: ...Huh? Wait, what did I just say?!

Baili Yuan was overjoyed, "With your help, sir, I am like a fish in water, or a tiger with wings!"

This alluring bloodline is surprisingly useful.

"What can he do to help us?" Xia Mi suddenly asked, puzzled. "Do we even need them?"

"Alas, my dear minister, you are mistaken! Do not say anything that is detrimental to unity in the future." Baili Yuan pushed him away.

Xia Mi: ...I've become your subject! Well, that's fine, it's better than being a pet.

Baili Yuan then explained, "If the Dragon King were to attack the Snake-Headed Eight Families, the Snake-Headed Eight Families would be the righteous side. They would not only retaliate strongly, but might also attract hybrids from other countries to come and slay the dragon."

"But if this matter turns into internal chaos within the Snake Clan, it doesn't matter. It might even be possible to subdue the enemy without a fight."

"To subdue the enemy without fighting?" Xia Mi asked, puzzled.

Bai Liyuan then looked at Sakurai Kogure and asked, "Then let me ask you, the Demon Clan comes from the Snake Clan, and here we not only have the former Shadow Emperor, but also the son of the former Shadow Emperor, so what are we?"

Sakurai Kogure: “Huh?”

She was a little confused by Baili Yuan's train of thought. Uesugi Yue, however, exclaimed excitedly, "What? I have a son in the Demon Clan too?"

Xia Mi then realized what was going on; after all, she was quite clever. "With an emperor, a crown prince, and the bloodline of the Snake Clan, doesn't that mean the Fierce Ghost Clan is the true heir?!"

Sakurai Kogure: "Huh? Huh??"

What? We, the Demon Clan, have become the legitimate descendants of Japanese hybrids?
"Alright, then I'll trouble Mr. Uesugi Kotsugi and Minister Natsumi to invite our Crown Prince out," Baili Yuan said with a smile.

The demons have three leaders.

The number one figure is the King General, the number two figure is the Dragon King, and the number three figure is the Dragon Horse.

The Dragon King in this story is another son of Uesugi Kotsu, Kazama Ruri, or, as she may be called, Genji.

……

Uesugi looked at his son, who had given birth to children, and felt rather complicated.

He's clearly a boy, but he looks absolutely stunning in a kimono.

Even when he was beaten black and blue, it didn't diminish his beauty. Instead, it gave him a kind of broken beauty.

"It's really beautiful~" Uesugi Kotsushi couldn't help but exclaim again.

What she received in return was a furious glare from Genji.

Uesugi Kotsushi reluctantly withdrew his gaze.

"We've seen the Dragon King and the Dragon Horse, but why haven't we seen any of your generals?" Xia Mi asked, puzzled.

Yuan Zhinü hesitated, then looked at Fenrir and said, "The dead servant that the Dragon King casually crushed was the King General."

Fenrir: "Huh? I thought I stepped on a pebble."

Yuan Zongnu: "..."

Xia Mi had just led Fenrir deep into the Elysium in an attempt to capture Genjiro, which naturally attracted the attention of Genjiro and the King.

The king wanted to send Genjiro to test the waters.

As a result, Fenrir made a big leap and landed behind, accidentally stepping on and killing the King, but it was all to block Genji's retreat.

It was only after the King's death and the disguise fell away that Genji realized the King was actually a Death Servant.

However, Genji had no intention of avenging the king, because she was already wary of him and didn't have much affection for him; they were just using each other.

After the king died, Genji surrendered on the spot. The reason she was beaten up was because Natsumi was unhappy with Genji's title of "Dragon King".

Xia Mi: What kind of class are you? You dare to call yourself the Dragon King like me?

After getting under control of Genjiro and Sakurai Kogure, Baili Yuan directly ordered them to gather the Oni Clan and prepare to counterattack the Snake Clan to "purge the court of corrupt officials".

Genji had no reason to refuse, and he was also very interested in counterattacking the Snake Clan.

However, because the Ghost Gang is scattered, it takes until night to gather enough people to form a cohesive force.

"My dear daughter, once Uesugi no Kōzō ascends the throne again, you will be the Crown Prince." Baili Yuan first offered Minamoto no Wakana a promise, and then added to Sakurai Kogure, "I will also make you the Crown Princess."

Sakurai Kogure's heart skipped a beat; she was truly smitten. Because she genuinely liked Genji.

Genjiro didn't care about the position of Crown Prince, and he looked at Uesugi Kotsu with displeasure, saying, "I will not acknowledge you as my father."

"Whatever, whatever, I'm just joining in the fun," Uesugi Kotetsu said with a smile.

In fact, Uesugi was thinking that if things could really be set right, he would leave the Snake Clan to his three children to manage, and it would be better for him, the former Shadow Emperor, to retire as soon as possible.

The premise is that the Snake-Headed Eight Families will still be the Snake-Headed Eight Families. (End of Chapter)