Zuo Dao Becomes a God Starting from American Horror

Chapter 303 Arranging the Divine Lord Ceremony
Given Higa Kotoko's status in the Japanese mystic world, coupled with these people, one can only imagine the level of influence Louis's Shrine would achieve in Japan.

However, Louis did not entrust all matters in Japan to Higa Kotoko. After setting the opening date, Higa Kotoko left to arrange related matters.

After he left, a thought struck Louis.

A green crack flashed across the ground, and when it reappeared, Matsushita Shinnosuke, covered in sweat and looking like he had just been working hard, running around for Louis's array nodes, appeared.

Upon seeing Louis, Matsushita Shinnosuke's eyes lit up, and he became excited.

Ever since he was the one who made the initial contact with Louis when he came to Japan, he has been effectively bound to the new god that is Louis.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with that.

Now he has risen to a high position and has become the de facto heir to Panasonic and the Panasonic family. Other conglomerates are also trying to curry favor with Louis by going through his channels and bringing him a lot of benefits.

Not only that, but more importantly, he has come into contact with the mystical side. Combining the two, he can now be considered to have stepped into the core circle of this country. Compared with the past, it's like heaven and earth, incomparable.

But as time went on, worries inevitably arose in his heart. Others might not know, but how could he not know?
He was just doing favors for the powerful figure; he wasn't really a subject of that figure. So the more he had, the more panicked he became.

Unless, of course, he really does get close to the big boss...

This is why he has been working so hard lately, not even going home, eating and sleeping at various construction sites, and running all over Japan.

Now, it looks like the opportunity has arrived!

Recalling the Shinto knowledge he had learned, as well as the family's speculations about the new god's style of doing things, he immediately knelt down on both knees and bowed deeply to Louis, "This humble Matsushita greets Your Majesty the God."

Saying too much can lead to mistakes; expressing your attitude directly through titles is a safer approach.

Louis looked at Matsushita Shinnosuke without saying a word; there was still one other person who hadn't arrived yet.

With a slight movement of the finger, the "Mountain" spirit realm moved rapidly through the space. Because it was also located in Tokyo, the spirit realm moved very quickly here, completing a round trip in less than a minute.

"Wow!!"

With a gasp of surprise, a comical figure appeared out of thin air from the ceiling and crashed to the ground.

Just as he was about to fall to the ground, he bent one hand to brace himself, swung his legs forward, and somersaulted in mid-air, landing firmly on his feet.

"hu~hu~"

"I was so scared, thank goodness."

Dressed in a black leather jacket, Kikukawa Reiji, looking rather strange, nervously patted his chest with exaggerated, slightly exaggerated facial expressions.

Until I saw Louis.

He opened his mouth slightly.

Then, with a leap, he bent over and knelt directly on the ground, crying, "Master!"

Louis's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything. After all, that was just Kikukawa Reiji's personality. It didn't matter, and it might even bring some good fortune, preventing things that were not good for him. He could just bear with some harmless things.

Yes, Louis has found out why Kikukawa Reiji became the head of the Thieves' Guild.

Because of the subsequent investigation, Louis discovered that Kikukawa Reiji had prevented Kayako and Yamamura Sadako from clashing, and that Yamamura Sadako had sneaked into his villa to look for the statue.

And correspondingly, after he tried to stop them, different unfortunate things happened to him.

Once is one thing, but twice is not so easy to explain.

Therefore, it is clear that the fact that Kikukawa Reiji, a comedic actor, was able to become the head of the thieves' guild was not due to a mistake in the civil code, but rather because he possessed some potential that Louis could not currently perceive.

Calm your mind.

Louis gazed at the two people; they were the power he hadn't given to Higa Kotoko in Japan.

After a moment's thought, she looked at Reiji Kikukawa and asked, "How's your mission going?"

Reiji Kikukawa is an undercover agent who is currently infiltrating the Suyori-kai, the largest violent organization in the Kanto region.

“Master, my mission is almost complete. I mean, I think I’m about to become the successor of the Sukiyaya Society.” Kikukawa Reiji’s expression was a little strange.

His experiences these past few days have been nothing short of fantastic.

Using the techniques passed down through generations of thieves, he learned how to win people over, organize manpower, cultivate trusted confidants, and threaten internal enemies...

It can be said that they have practiced most of the things except for military training, and that's where the problem lies!
For some reason, things didn't go as he expected.

Just when they thought they could just coast along, they actually uncovered an undercover agent from another organization!
When he tried to threaten the fourth-in-command of the organization through the other party's family, the other party was extremely grateful to him!
When someone in the association suspected him, he went out to eat and drink without making any arrangements. As a result, a hungry and capable man who had fallen on hard times came to him, gave him a bowl of noodles, and then swore to become his elder brother!
His former superior in the police department was uneasy about his rocket-like rise and was preparing to reprimand him when he was inexplicably transferred away.

In matters of love, a policewoman he had always admired actually took the initiative that night…

Too much is too much.

It's as if he does nothing and things will naturally get done.

Accompanied by Reiji Kikukawa's narration.

Louis pondered for a moment, then scanned the area with his divine sense and obtained the answer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

Some of Kikukawa Reiji's lucky events were true, but others were ambiguous. It was because some high-ranking officials in the Metropolitan Police Department vaguely knew that Louis was behind him, so they provided him with some assistance.

But perhaps this is also a manifestation of his good luck?

Louis looked the other person over again, but couldn't find anything strange about him, so he could only attribute it to some mysterious luck.

"From now on, Matsushita Shinnosuke will be under your command. Quickly unify all the yakuza in Japan, then return to the police system and get promoted. Taking over both the legitimate and criminal worlds is the minimum goal I'm giving you, understand?"

"Yes, Master, I understand."

Reiji Kikukawa gave an affirmative response.

With Matsushita Shinnosuke's assistance, his uncanny luck, and the legacy of the thieves' guild, Louis wasn't worried about his future development. Who knows, he might even surprise us in the future.

In this way, with him as the head of the thieves' guild, he can maintain some balance with Higa Kotoko.

After all, he was not only the Divine Lord Zhaoming, but also the future leader of the sect, so some things had to be distinguished.

He then assigned some tasks to Matsushita Shinnosuke, who was considered one of his own within the Zaibatsu. His main objective was to assist Kikukawa Reiji and help Higa Kotoko spread the word about the shrine.

Zaibatsu, yakuza, police, the mysterious side.

Aside from the military and political cliques, most of the power circles in Japan have their own people planted there. And as time goes on, all of these power circles will be eroded by the people Louis left behind. In this way, it is ensured that Japan will not fall out of control after Louis leaves.

After doing all this.

Louis began to study the connection between the small horn statue and the black and white Sadako. Meanwhile, he awaited the opening day of the society.

……

Two days later, in Tokyo.

In a brightly lit, bustling area, a brand-new, magnificent, and mysterious shrine, even exuding a grand and imposing aura, stands prominently amidst the hustle and bustle.

At the entrance of the shrine, a large group of people stood respectfully and neatly lined up, motionless. They were impeccably dressed and made up, with their heads bowed and eyes lowered, as if they were waiting for the arrival of some high-ranking person.

In fact, everyone within a three-kilometer radius was forced to close their businesses today. The group of people currently gathered at the shrine entrance are all selected members of the upper echelons of Japanese society or their families.

And leading the pack at the very front was none other than Matsushita Shinnosuke!
At this moment, he stood at the very front, looking at the shrine with a touch of melancholy in his eyes.

This shrine must be the largest, best, and most luxurious shrine in Japan right now, right?
Upon entering, a huge vermilion torii gate stands at the entrance of the shrine. The entrance, made entirely of expensive wood, exudes a faint woody fragrance even when you are just approaching it.

The beams and pillars of the torii gate were carved with many patterns and designs related to the sun, light, and hope, according to Louis's preferences and the meaning represented by the name of the sun god.

Crossing the torii gate and entering the courtyard, one walks along the wide approach. The ground is covered with smooth, round, white pebbles of roughly the same size, which reflect the orange light from the openwork stone lanterns beside them, creating a faint glow.

Along the approach to the temple, there are many neatly trimmed pine and cypress trees, lush and evergreen all year round. There are also small lakes with crystal clear water, fountains, lush green grass and various flowers nearby. The scenery is captivating.

Combining these two elements, walking on this path feels like stepping onto a sacred road, filled with religious mystery, inspiring awe and unconsciously making one more reserved. Well, this can actually be considered a psychological application.

Finally, at the heart of the shrine, the main hall at the end of the approach is tall and magnificent, entirely made of special black glazed tiles produced by modern chemical processes. When the lights inside shine on it, it emits a unique and fantastical color.

Inside the temple, besides the tall and sturdy load-bearing pillars, there are many stone walls and jade discs, all blank, waiting to be inscribed with the deeds of Louis, the new god.

But the most eye-catching thing here is not these, but the statue in the center. It is the image of Louis, but with considerable changes. It is gold and red overall, wearing Han-style robes and a crown, standing with his hands behind his back. The robes are covered with exquisite patterns, and most importantly, there are endless flame patterns, surrounded by white gold and blood red.

At first glance, a sense of pressure immediately washes over you.

The only problem is that this statue has no face!
Or rather, it was deliberately left uncarved, because no one dared to carve it.

In fact, even the general image of that statue was designed by Kotoko Higa, which is why the construction team dared to build it; otherwise, no one would have dared to touch it.

Besides these, there are many side halls that have been completed, but none of the statues inside have been carved.

These were all things waiting for Louis to deal with.

Inside the main hall, Higa Kotoko was already kneeling on a prayer mat, waiting quietly.

Her eyes were serene, and she wore a white shrine maiden's outfit. However, some people need clothes to express their temperament, while others can exude an aura no matter what they wear.

The shrine maiden's outfit, which was originally meant to symbolize purity, looked unusually strong and heroic on her, especially when she looked up; the scar at the corner of her eye added a touch of sharpness and ferocity to her.

It's obvious at a glance that this is no ordinary person!
Suddenly, she gently looked up and came.

hum! !

The space trembled slightly, and green cracks appeared on the ground, which then healed in an instant.

Louis arrived with Carrie, Kayako, and Black and White Sadako.

Looking at the entire shrine, Louis nodded slightly.

Looking at Higa Kotoko, he said, "Well done, the ceremony can begin."

"Yes."

Kotoko Higa pressed the button in her hand.

Boom boom boom! ! !
The heavy, penetrating sound of drums immediately rang out.

Immediately afterwards, the sounds of various modernly made chime bells, chime stones, xun, sheng, yu, and other musical instruments that highlight the solemnity of the ceremony began to rise in layers, without appearing chaotic at all.

This is a piece of court music that Higa Kotoko specially found in ancient books. Unlike modern music, in ancient times, some music was not something that commoners could play or listen to. For example, court music was a special kind of music that was only played when royalty and nobles worshipped gods and ancestors.

Its melody and rhythm are fixed, strictly following the norms of etiquette. One can hear the hierarchical order, the awe of heaven and earth, the gods, and the respect for ancestors in the music.

Amidst the grand and elegant music, a white-gold phantom slowly condensed above the shrine. Its face was blurred, and it wore a fiery robe and a crown, which matched the attire of the statues inside the shrine.

As soon as it condensed, the heavy sense of oppression turned the air into a viscous liquid, making it feel suffocating with every breath.

Faced with this overwhelming sense of oppression, one person after another chose to kneel down and bow their heads in worship.

This oppressive feeling wasn't limited to a radius of three kilometers; it extended to even more distant areas. Many people felt this sensation and unconsciously knelt down in Louis's direction.

In other words, Louis's illusory image wasn't deliberately magnified; otherwise, most people in Tokyo would be able to see him. Right now, only people in the vicinity of the area have noticed him. Even so, given the density of the population, this is still a considerable number.

Louis looked at the dark mass of people kneeling at the entrance of the shrine, perhaps numbering in the thousands. His emotions subsided, and his eyes became empty and indifferent. Although he did not speak, his flat, mechanical, and emotionless voice resonated naturally in the air.

"This is the Divine Lord Zhaoming Yanyao Yutian."

Seeing the current chaotic world, shrouded in darkness, with strange occurrences happening frequently and people suffering hardship, I feel pity and compassion for them.

Those who believe will be protected, the light will endure forever, and their families will be safe and well.

The words fell.

The illusory image disintegrated, turning into streaks of light that flew away and disappeared without a trace.

The selected high-ranking officials below all spontaneously shouted in unison, "Welcome, Divine Lord!"

Then, specks of light fell upon them as well. Some people immediately became strong and healthy, their hidden injuries and ailments completely gone. Others seemed to have made contact with a great and luminous being, to whom they could offer sacrifices in order to enter the path of enlightenment!

This drew cheers and excitement from the crowd.

The biggest change isn't actually in these things, but rather at the entrance of the shrine's main hall, where several lines of large, gilded characters have suddenly appeared on the blank plaque, and these characters contain a powerful, scorching force.

Furthermore, in the main hall, the statues of gods suddenly "came to life," as if "gods" had taken up residence within them.

The face was no longer blurry, but became angular, lifelike, and possessed divine majesty. However, no one who saw it could remember its true appearance; they would forget it as soon as they turned their heads.

Even this land seemed to be surrounded by a masculine energy, not strong, but enough to keep ordinary little devils away.

These were all specially made by Louis for the Shōmyō Taisha Shrine, but ordinary people could not know about them; only Higa Kotoko witnessed the whole process.

A moment later, she came out of the shrine, looked at the crowd still immersed in joy, and smiled.

Now, it's time for her to start working.

(End of this chapter)