I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 469 The Era of the Strong
Kyoto, Shiga Prefecture.

To the east lies Mount Otowa, the place where a certain young lady once suffered a setback.

"The Eight-Headed Serpent Technique!"

Rumble rumble rumble~~!!
Amidst the cascading earth, rocks, and trees crushed by the giant object, a colossal creature swelled up and coiled atop the mountain peak.

This is a giant white serpent, but its size is so enormous that the 'Otowa Mountain' beneath it appears as a small mound of earth; however, the abandoned human buildings at the foot of the mountain make it clear that this mountain is by no means short.

This further confirms the terrifying size of the White Snake!
Its massive body encircles the mountains, its scales resembling towering buildings and sharp blades, gleaming with a ferocious light.

Most strikingly, this colossal white snake has eight heads.

"Roar--"

"Don't shout, or you'll attract that man's attention!"

"Shut up!"

As soon as the eight heads appeared, they began to writhe and fight amongst themselves while twisting their snake necks. Fortunately, they did not forget their purpose for coming here, and they began to gather strength while arguing.

"let's start,"

"I don't need you to give me orders!"

"Let me think, this technique should be like this..."

Eight heads with different expressions opened their mouths, and small blue and purplish-black spheres began to appear out of thin air in front of them; then these spheres continued to converge, condense, and compress, finally transforming into a pitch-black sphere!

However, the eight heads were still not satisfied and continued to inject 'demonic power' into it, wishing they could condense this black sphere to a level that could destroy the world.

"Let's use this 'Virtual Dog Cannon' as a declaration of our revenge!"

"kill!"

The eight heads, seemingly on the verge of losing control, simultaneously spewed out:
call out------

The jet-black sphere, which had been gathering for a while, hurtled towards Kyoto City. It merely flew across the sky, carving a ravine out of thin air in the city below! Buildings shattered like cookies, telephone poles snapped like weeds, and the earth resembled a sea: soil and rocks mixed with building debris surged out to both sides!

However, this area was already deserted because it was close to Heian-kyo; otherwise, the mere sight of this 'phantom dog cannon' would have been enough to cause thousands of casualties.

Just as the giant, pitch-black sphere was about to crash into Heian-kyo shrouded in mist, a folding fan suddenly appeared in front of the sphere.

The folding fan opened automatically with a whoosh, even without human intervention.

A five-pointed star is drawn on the fan surface.

This is the 'Kikyo Seal', a symbol used by Abe no Seimei for exorcising demons.

Compared to the enormous black sphere, this folding fan was incredibly small: however, with a sudden distortion of space, the enormous black sphere was actually 'sucked' into the folding fan?
No, it vanished into thin air along with the folding fan!
It was transferred to—

Above Otoyu Mountain!
Before the eight-headed white serpent could react, the pitch-black sphere was smeared onto her face.

Light!
Endless rays of light radiated out, expanding into a gigantic sphere!

No matter can withstand the heat radiation that can reach millions of degrees Celsius in an instant! Unlike nuclear weapons, which can only last for a brief moment, the attack called the 'Virtual Dog Cannon' can last for several seconds: don't underestimate this short time, the energy level it contains is completely different.

The light spread and expanded into a colossal sphere with a diameter of several thousand meters, instantly engulfing Mount Otowa and the surrounding mountains and buildings.

???

At the same time, countless people in Osaka turned their heads to look towards Kyoto.

Because there was a beam of light shooting into the sky, as if another 'sun' had fallen to earth, radiating light and heat without restraint!
"Nuclear bomb?"

"It's over, it's over, it's over!"

"This distance, this fireball size... is it a 'Big Ivan' with a yield of tens of millions of tons?!"

Such a terrifying commotion could only go unnoticed by the blind and deaf. Countless passersby turned their heads and looked up at the light, their faces filled with despair.

A few seconds later, the ring of white clouds in the sky roared toward Osaka. However, the 'Hollow Dog Cannon' was not a nuclear weapon after all. The power of this attack was mainly concentrated in the core area, and the resulting shock wave was not terrifying. This was the result of the attack being resisted in cities such as Nagaokakyo, Takatsuki, and Hirakata.

"Hey?"

"Wasn't it a nuclear explosion?"

"Earthquake, shock wave, electromagnetic pulse, something's not right!"

A few more seconds passed, but the expected aftershocks did not materialize; in the city at a standstill, countless pedestrians went from despair to confusion.

The island nation has a very clear understanding of nuclear explosions, from miniature tactical nuclear weapons with a yield of kilotons to strategic nuclear weapons with a yield of megatons and multiple warheads, and the ultimate "Tsar Bomba" with a yield of 10 megatons. The power and damage caused are naturally vastly different.

That beam of light just now looked like a terrifying attack with a yield of tens of millions of tons, or even hundreds of millions, yet it didn't reach Osaka.
"Could it be an attack from an extraordinary expert?"

Such an 'unscientific' sight can only have one possibility: it is an extraordinary power.

Moreover, only a 'Dragon-level' superhuman could achieve such a shocking feat. No, even that person's sister, the 'Azure Dragon' of the Akatsuki, could do it.

The 'Explosion Release' technique, which excels at destruction, can indeed create a nuclear explosion with a yield of tens of millions of tons. However, nuclear explosions created by supernatural forces are relatively restrained in their power and do not specifically pursue wide-area destruction. Although a nuclear explosion may seem to sweep in all directions, its power gradually weakens as it spreads.

After all, using a nuclear bomb on an ordinary person is far too powerful; but when fighting against extraordinary individuals, it takes concentrated effort to break through their defenses.

"Attention, citizens! Attention, citizens!"

"A Dragon-level supernatural disaster has occurred in the direction of Heian-kyo. Please proceed to the evacuation site in an orderly manner!"

"Repeat that."

Is this truly an extraordinary disaster?

Dragon level?

That's Abe no Seimei.
People on the streets have begun to consciously divert to the subway and underground parking lots; the island nation used to have various natural disaster evacuation drills, and now there is an "extraordinary disaster evacuation drill" every month, so no one will run around randomly anymore.

A quick-thinking person in the crowd realized that if it were Abe no Seimei, the government should have reported it directly.

That is:

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Another new Dragon-level transcendent has appeared?"

In the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Chief Inspector Takeya held a satellite image, a slight twitch appearing on his lips.

"This mark."

"Yes, it is more than 97 percent similar to Ie's 'Virtual Dog Cannon'."

The Metropolitan Police Department's experts have already reached a conclusion. As for why there is a 'three percent' margin of error, it's because:
"This time the coverage is much wider: the entire southern mountain range of Shiga Prefecture has almost disappeared, forming a super-giant crater: the water of Lake Biwa is pouring in, and it is believed that a new lake will soon be formed here. Or rather, Lake Biwa is expanding towards 'Kyoto'?"

"so.?"

Director Zhuya pressed her earpiece and received a message from Kafka Lu.

"is her?"

"I understand."

I'm completely confused here in Tokyo.
However, the Osaka authorities already know who the 'culprit' is.

The 'Yamata no White Serpent' that coiled atop the mountain, taller than the mountain itself; the people in the Osaka direction aren't blind, many people and reconnaissance equipment noticed it, and even transmitted images back:
First, it condensed a black sphere, then its eight heads shot out and blasted towards Heian-kyo!
Immediately afterwards, the black ball appeared out of thin air above the white snake, and then:
This is the scene right now.

Nine-Earth Shaking Love.

Who else but this young lady could possess such strength, such a design, and be willing to attack Heian-kyo?

"You're not going to die, are you?"

No, no, no, if he dies, Director Zhuya will actually feel relieved.

That girl, Jiu Kong Yao Ai, was the key to the descent of the 'Yamata no Orochi,' the core of the secret power struggle between Yamata no Orochi, Abe no Seimei, and that Yu-kun. If she were truly dead, it would definitely be a cause for celebration for Director Zhu Ya. Unfortunately...

Given that young lady's past, it wouldn't be so easy for her to die even if she wanted to.

"Ignore her,"

Now that she knew what had happened, Director Zhuya turned to look at the elderly man in the suit next to her.

The island's defense minister, his theoretical superior.

"Minister Nakatani, please contact the Russians, the British, the French, and the Santigo. There are some things that we don't need to take on ourselves."

The reason it's considered theoretical is because the cabinet avoids the work that Director Zhuya is in charge of like the plague. They don't want to hear about it, look at it, or even care about it.

Abe, Kyuubi, Yamaki, Mikiko
The perspective of the gods
A conspiracy among powerful figures from all sides!

Listen to this! Is this something a human being should know?!
The cabinet ministers wanted to live a couple more years, unlike Director Takeya who was looking forward to a 'vacation' in the underworld every day. How could they dare to get involved in such things? If it weren't for the fact that the battle was so big and involved other countries, the Minister of Defense wouldn't have wanted to come.

"Yes, Director."

"I've sent someone to do it."

Even though he was the boss, the old man in the suit nodded repeatedly, almost as if he were taking notes.

"Political leaders from various countries are flying in, and video conferences are ready."

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Hmph, just as I expected."

At the top of Rurikoin Temple in northern Kyoto, a young lady looked at the mushroom cloud in the south and snorted coldly.

"That man can even easily teleport away the 'Virtual Dog Cannon'."

Jiu Kong Yao Ai wasn't that stupid; after firing at Heian-kyo, she dared to stay in the same spot: using a cursed seal and summoning jutsu, she could also perform 'spatial teleportation.' Because it requires preparation and activation time, it can't be used in actual combat, but it's perfectly fine for teleporting to evade attacks.

For example, right now, as she spat out the 'Virtual Dog Cannon,' she had already teleported to this 'Liuli Guangyuan' using the 'Reverse Spirit Summoning Technique.'

Located north of Kyoto, this place was originally a villa built by Kyoto's prominent families and politicians. Later, it was donated to a Buddhist temple for management and named "Muryojuzan Komyoji Rurikoin".

It is one of the core schools of the Jodo Shinshu Higashi Honganji school. However, as Master Shio spread Buddhism widely, a large number of monks embraced the 'Higashi-en Esoteric Buddhism' and practiced Buddhism asceticism in 'Mount Koya'. Even if they did not become saints, they were at least able to subdue demons and monsters in this era.

This place has also fallen into disrepair.

"Next"

After waiting patiently for a few minutes, two figures shot over.

One was tall and burly, the other carried a weapon as big as a door panel on his back. Both of them wore long robes with black backgrounds and red clouds. They were Teach and Xiao!

Kyuuya's attack on Heian-kyo wasn't just to test her 'new ability' and gauge Abe no Seimei's capabilities; it was also to cover for Teach: she had given him a death order, and if Teach couldn't rescue Takashi, he wouldn't need to come back.

Undo the Impure World Reincarnation and let the millions of people he tricked to death in the Yellow Springs and Underworld have fun!

"Good job,"

Seeing Xiao return, Jiu Kong Yao Ai's expression softened, a rare occurrence.

"Xiao, welcome back."

"Young Miss, what a welcoming party you've prepared!"

He turned his head and glanced at the south. The spiritual energy fluctuations that had not yet completely dissipated still seemed to be baring their fangs and claws to Xiao, the "blind man".

"Hmph~~ It's just an experiment with a new ability."

The haughty little girl turned around and waved.

"go!"

"Let's go find that Yijiang and get revenge!"

A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years; a petty person takes revenge all day long.

Jiu Kong Yao Ai never considered herself a 'gentleman'. Now that her strength has greatly increased and she has Xiao, a capable subordinate who is immune to the 'Eye of God', wouldn't it be a step backward if she didn't go back to get revenge? The more she thought about it, the angrier she would become.

Miss, how come you have another enemy now?

Takashi couldn't help but inwardly complain, but then he remembered the information he'd heard from that 'Kagura' in Heian-kyo:

"Ok."

Xiao couldn't refuse this young lady whose fate was already sealed.

"I knew it, Xiao Ni is the best."

It seems that during this period of time,

The young lady's personality hasn't changed at all.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Everyone, it's been a long wait."

By the time Director Zhu Ya sat down in front of the video conferencing equipment, leaders from other countries had already been waiting for quite some time.

"The situation is urgent, so let's ignore diplomatic language and the like."

Director Zhuya is busy from morning till night, and even when facing powerful figures from other countries on this planet besides America, she still keeps her conversations brief.

As for why America isn't included? Let's talk about that after their civil war is over!

Moreover, in America, those who know about it would rather run far away than know anything else.

Both 'Father of the Sea' and 'Lord of Heaven'
A place that will drive you crazy if you just take one more look!

"First, the Ijiang River appeared in an island nation."

? !
In an instant, even the heads of state of many major countries visibly changed their expressions.

Ijiang, a descendant of the God of Destruction, is the true 'first killer king' in the history of this planet!
Apart from cataclysmic disasters like the 'Great Flood,' even in myths and legends, no one has killed more people than him: after all, the population density in modern times is so high that a single city is more than ten times larger than a country in the past.

"We sent three Ghost-level superhumans, and although they repelled them, they were unable to capture them."

Director Zhu Ya continued,

It's not that Ijiang became more and more courageous in battle, but rather because:

"Secondly, the Great Tengu 'Shutokuin' has appeared, and his strength is determined to be: Dragon-level!"

Of course, this is only a vague judgment, because the Great Tengu did not make a move. Instead, after intimidating Mai, Kafka, and Shio, he retreated with Ie.

"Level A Extraordinary."

"Who could withstand such an existence?"

"Impossible, the A-level 'Ijiang' almost wiped out the Commonwealth."

Other world leaders spoke in hushed tones, their voices transmitted in real time to all parts of the world via video conference, leaving the newly appointed British Prime Minister looking bewildered.

That jerk of an ex!

"third:"

Director Zhu Ya has dropped another bombshell.
"We confirm that Marshall Teach is still alive."

? ? ! !
(End of this chapter)