I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 389 Pegasus Hope Makes its Debut

"Ice Crystal Seal!"

Somewhere in the sky above the battlefield, the howling wind coated the giant cat 'Photon' with layers of ice, which the souls of thousands of cats could not break free of despite their fierce struggles.

However, Yura Hanakain did not continue to increase her output, but deliberately created a balance with 'Photon's' struggle; because her current goal was to hold off Eileen Takahashi while preserving her strength as much as possible.

On the back of the giant cat 'Photon', two identical groups of people are fighting.

It was less of a fistfight and more of a verbal battle.

“Since you are the former ‘me’, you should understand that Ai Ling has no future if she stays in the Nine-Tailed Fox’s forces.”

While throwing punches, Mr. Takahashi, dressed in an old suit and looking like a corporate slave, tried to persuade the man in front of him: "Mr. Takahashi" who used to struggle to make a living for his family.

"That's easy to say!"

"What do you take these gentlemen and Miss Paper Dance for?"

The old-fashioned suit-wearing Mr. Takahashi gleamed with a metallic sheen, while the general-uniformed Mr. Takahashi was forced to retreat step by step, all the while angrily shouting:

"With your meager strength, you think you can protect Ai Ling?!"

the other side:
"Too weak, too weak, brat."

Wearing overalls, 'Hayakawa Kojiro' spreads his arms, and a gust of wind howls around him, forming a small tornado.

"You keep saying you're going to take Ai Ling back, but I doubt you can even stand still!"

"Shut up, you fake!"

The real Hayakawa Kojiro was clinging to the back of the cat 'Mitsuko', forced to keep his limbs on the ground and use his 'spiritual power' to stay attached and avoid being blown away.

No matter how much he refused to admit defeat, the gap in strength between him and his opponent was still obvious. Even though he had used every means possible before setting off, such as taking drugs and applying talismans, when he actually faced his own 'illusion', he could barely win a verbal battle, let alone fight it.

"I will never admit defeat!"

"effective!"

In the command room of the Shenmu,

Officials from the island nation's government witnessed the suppressed Mr. Takahashi and Kojiro Hayakawa through various investigative methods, which greatly boosted their morale.

"Great, the first step of the 'Family Plan' is complete!"

The government is not so optimistic about getting Eileen Takahashi to defect on the battlefield: but as long as the chances are not zero, it is worth a try.

Takahashi Eileen is indeed a child, but even a child throwing a tantrum should have calmed down by now. Judging from Takahashi Eileen's behavior recently, she is neither ambitious nor bloodthirsty, and there is a possibility that she could be turned against her.

Besides, so what if we can't win them over?
The loss was only 'two' low-level superhumans.

Eileen Takahashi's ability is 'wish fulfillment': conversely, once her will wavers, her strength will be greatly reduced.

The scene before them was proof enough: with the help of various drugs and talismans, Mr. Takahashi could be considered a strong wolf for a short time, while Kobayakawa was only a weak wolf; however, these two superhumans, who could only be considered 'cannon fodder', managed to hold off the 'Mr. Takahashi illusion' and the 'Kojiro Hayakawa illusion'.

This in itself shows that Takahashi Eileen was hesitant.

With Lady Yura of the Flower Garden reassuring us, it might actually be true.
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"Ha, that little girl is avoiding the fight again."

Blood Hakama's 'gaze' swept over Takahashi Eileen, who was engaged in a 'tacit battle' with Hanakain Yura, and his tone was undisguisedly cold.

"You don't need to worry about that. The important thing is to break 'Sea Roar's' formation as soon as possible."

On the other side, a paper folding fan gently sways, accompanied by a charming smile.

"Hmph, this is not something that can be easily broken."

Leaving aside the fact that, according to the 'settings,' Haiming is a Dragon-level being and Xuehama is a Demon-level being, the very existence of a 'formation that hinders soul absorption' on this battlefield is a Schrödinger's cat concept.

If someone says it exists, then it exists; if someone says it doesn't exist, then it doesn't exist!
Of course, when acting, one must go all the way:

Led by Blood Hakama, the skeleton Onmyoji standing atop the 'Biya Mother's Body' continuously formed hand seals, their jaws cracking as if they were performing some unknown technique, contending with the Suzuka Mountain elder 'Kaminari' in an attempt to seize the souls of those who died on the battlefield.

"Well, then I'll do my part too."

Paper Dance floated out and took out a colorful feather from her sleeve.

"Go, Yata no Ura no Hare".

As she spoke, Paper Dance threw the feather in her hand toward the human front.

The feather fell and immediately emitted a myriad of dazzling lights!

Endless, tangled threads of light shot into the sky, displaying seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple! Although it was sunlight, it gave off a soft, ethereal quality, like water or silk, spreading and intertwining across the heavens and the earth, a truly beautiful sight.

However, hidden within the dazzling spectacle lies a deadly trap!
"It's the Yatagarasu feather!"

"Damn it, this is a treasure of the island nation!"

"My Ise Grand Shrine and the Paper Dance are sworn enemies—"

As the colorful flames fell from the sky like a rainbow, the island nation members cursed angrily.

It's not that their island nation lacks inherited treasures, but rather that most of these treasures have been collected by Paper Dance!

If it weren't for Master Zhixiong's father's decisive action, the 'Three-pronged Pestle' would probably have been taken away and used as an accomplice in his attacks on humanity.

But what's the use of cursing?

Seven-colored flames poured down like a rushing river, threatening to engulf the warships and superhumans on the human defense line!
As for the Biyou, the chimera, and even the Black Flame that will be affected?

They are just retinues that can be continuously created.

"not good!"

"It's over—"

Faced with the overwhelming flames, the many superhumans within the attack range all revealed despair in their eyes.

Such a terrifying attack seemed beyond their ability to withstand.
"Eighty God Air Strike!"

Whoosh—whoosh—

Just as the seven-colored flames were about to fall, two huge, transparent beams of light suddenly shot out; they instantly pierced through the seven-colored flames, forcefully pushing them away, knocking them back, and swirling them back into the sky, thus resolving the crisis.

The two beams of light, still carrying considerable momentum, continued to fly straight out, piercing through a corner of the 'Wave Arrow' mist once more before finally disappearing completely.

? !
"Isn't this a move?"

"Hyuga Toneri"

Those superhumans who witnessed the attack all instinctively turned around; even Jiu Kong Yao Ai and Teach, who were being attacked, turned their heads to look.

Then the next second,
Then, Xiao, who was completely focused on his work, slashed him again.

The one who delivered this blow was naturally not Hyuga Toneri, who was standing on the 'Demon Mother's Body'.

Instead, it came from the deck of the Shenmu, where people were striking a soft fist pose:
Pegasus Hope!

???

Is Pegasus's destiny really that powerful?!
Countless people were stunned. Pegasus hoped to possess the 'Eye of God,' his strength was not to be underestimated, and his future was limitless. Everyone knew this, but to break through to the Demon level without a word was a bit terrifying.

"I see,"

Hyuga Toneri lightly touched the ground with his feet and floated out. A white crane flew over and carried him down gracefully. Dressed in white robes, with white hair, white eyes, and white skin, he truly looked like a god descending to earth, immaculate and untouched by worldly dust.

"The Eight-Span Curved Jewel is on you?"

As Hyuga Toneri spoke, everyone's gaze followed.

Sure enough, on Tianma Xiwang's chest hung an antique necklace. It was more of a straw rope than a necklace, but in the center of the rope hung a jade pendant, emitting a soft glow.

With just one glance, the spiritual energy within everyone's body spontaneously activated.

A divine artifact! Undoubtedly a divine artifact!

"That's right,"

With both palms piercing through the seven-colored flames created by the 'Yatagara no Uta', Pegasus raised his head, his white pupils gleaming.

"Those with the Amaterasu bloodline who wear the 'Yasakani no Magatama' can achieve a leap in improvement."

"This is why you've always wanted to seize this divine artifact!"

Pegasus hopes to also be of the 'Amaterasu bloodline'.

Now that the Nine-Tailed Fox forces are gearing up for a decisive battle, the Sea Kingdom is naturally not holding back and is temporarily lending the 'Yasakani no Magatama' to Pegasus Hope, giving her temporary Oni-level combat power—and she's even leaped to the level of a powerful Oni!
After all, in the hands of the Sea Kingdom, the 'Yasakani no Magatama' is just a spiritual power limiter: it can only limit the extraordinary individuals of the island nation. Although it is a divine artifact, it is not very useful.

"With the divine artifact, being able to unleash the 'Eighty Divine Air Strike' is not bad."

Facing Pegasus Hope, whose body was brimming with spiritual energy and whose God's Eye was shining brightly, Hyuga Toneri calmly commented.

"It's a pity there are only two."

Eighty Gods Void Strike
It comes from the story of Izumo's "Ōkuninushi".

Legend has it that Ōkuninushi, being of Susanoo blood, once had eighty brothers.

Unlike his eighty brutal brothers, the Great Lord was mild-mannered and therefore ostracized.

Later, they heard that there was a goddess named Ba Shang Bi Mai who was incomparably beautiful, so they went to propose to her in a grand procession. On the way, they encountered a wounded rabbit, which begged them for help. However, the eighty goddesses teased and mocked the rabbit.

Only the Great Lord stepped forward to heal her wounds. After seeing "Hachisou Bisai", the other party insisted on marrying the Great Lord: the reason was simple, the rabbit they encountered on the road was a test secretly arranged by the goddess.

The eighty gods were enraged and plotted to kill the Ōkuninushi.

Although Ōkuninushi's mother later sought help from Kamisumuzuhi, one of the incarnations of Takamagahara, and resurrected Ōkuninushi, the feud between the eighty gods and Ōkuninushi was thus established.

Relentlessly pursued by his eighty brothers, Ōkuninushi had no choice but to seek refuge with his ancestor, Susanoo. Upon arriving, he abducted Susanoo's daughter, Susoribi. When Susanoo's daughter eloped, she also stole three of her father's treasures: the Dark Fang of Yomizu, the Live Bow and Arrow, and the Ama-no-Numa Moon.

With the help of the treasure, the Great Lord killed eighty of his brothers, thus securing his position as the Great Lord.

As for Susanoo? What can one do besides lament that children grow up and are no longer under their father's control?
We can't just kill them, can we? They're all his bloodline after all.
Presumably for this reason, Susanoo didn't even glance at Kunitsu and Amatsu during their battle, as if he had disappeared.

Speaking of which, Amano Mochizuki is also on the Paper Dancer, and is specifically designed to counter all kinds of 'God's Eyes'.

Two dishes are enough.

They leaped off the 'Shenmu' and landed on the sea, actively shifting the battlefield to an open sea surface.

Tenma wanted to raise his head and look at Hyuga Toneri in the sky.

"Lord Sheren, please stop."

"You too are of Amaterasu blood, yet you act so recklessly, angering the gods."

"Ha, gods?"

He gracefully descended from the white crane, landing opposite Pegasus Nozomi, and Hyuga Toneri smiled nonchalantly.

"Isn't Kunitsu-gami a god?"

In fact, many of the Kunitsu gods are related to the gods of Takamagahara by marriage, being born of the brother and sister Izanagi and Izanami, and are all of impeccable lineage.

However, times have changed. The two creator gods have gone into seclusion and no longer concern themselves with worldly affairs; the one who controls Takamagahara and even the entire island nation is Amaterasu!

All those who oppose Amaterasu are 'demons'!
Kunitsu dared to obstruct Amaterasu's grandson from ruling the island nation, so naturally he was killed—no, his head rolled around.

They either surrender and become 'subordinate gods', or they are killed and labeled 'demons and monsters'.

"Gods represent justice, and demons represent evil?"

Hyuga Toneri approached step by step.

"Hasn't this concept been overturned countless times in myths and legends?"

? !
"No, your purpose is actually..."

Pegasus hoped that the white pupils would shrink, realizing that the other party's unspoken meaning was that they wanted to replace the gods?
Although I had vaguely heard that the Nine-Tails' ultimate goal was Takamagahara, this was still...
too crazy!

"Can't you?"

Hyuga Toneri's lips curled up slightly.

Only those who stand at the pinnacle can determine good and evil. Only they can decide—

Who are the gods, and who are the demons!
Their Nine-Tailed Fox faction's goal is to replace the gods of Takamagahara.

By then, who will remember what they did? It will all be praise and worship.

"Perhaps you are right, but your presence has already caused the deaths and injuries of millions of people. That is the only point I cannot agree with."

Pegasus wanted to make a show of force, whether it was gods or demons, she didn't want to think about such grand principles; all she knew was that the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces didn't take 'humans' seriously at all.

"They're just ordinary people,"

Faced with Hyuga Toneri's matter-of-fact answer, Tenma Nozomi's eyes were resolute.

"I am only a mortal."

"Bagua·Sixty-Four Palms!"

"Bagua·Sixty-Four Palms!"

The next second, the two figures vanished, leaving only endless air bursts on the sea and spiritual energy shockwaves sweeping in all directions.

Two "God's Eyes" who both belong to the Amaterasu bloodline began a fierce and perilous battle of attack and defense.

"Attention everyone,"

"Stay away from that area of ​​water, don't get caught up in it!"

Faced with the battlefield where the sea kept caved in, cracked, and undulated out of thin air, everyone instinctively moved away without any command: the danger had been proven by the mindless monsters and synthetic beasts that were instantly torn apart, twisted, and shattered upon inadvertently getting close.

When the strong clash, even spectators face numerous dangers: not everyone is a bloodthirsty audience member who would rather die than miss out on the ticket.

"Thank goodness we're at sea,"

After glancing at the battlefield, Director Zhu Ya adjusted her non-prescription glasses.

Thousands upon thousands of low-level superhumans roared and fought, and an endless tide of demons surged forth; Tiger-level experts traversed the battlefield, stirring up waves of blood and gore; Ghost-level powerhouses' every move sent shockwaves spreading hundreds and thousands of meters.
If this were on land, no country could withstand the aftermath of the battle.

But even so——

Looking from afar at the top of the colossal Biyokai's head opposite, there was a black and white beauty, barely visible to the naked eye but undeniably present: Touko.

Immediately afterwards, the director looked up and saw Ōtakemaru, the young master of the Sea Kingdom.

Neither side's "king" has made a move yet.

This is just the appetizer.
(End of this chapter)