Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko subconsciously narrowed his eyes.

Just then, he noticed a faint outline appearing on the previously empty lakebed.

It becomes more solidified over time.

Soon, a seven-star altar came into view.

In the middle, a book is suspended.

The cover features four large characters: "The Tale of the Moon God".

"Finally found."

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thanks to you this time."

Tsuchimikado Mari turned her head, leaned forward, and kissed him on the cheek, saying, "I'll reward you properly when we get back."

"..."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's smile froze.

I deserve credit too!

And you guys are really going too far!

"Let's take our things."

Haruhiko noticed her gaze, coughed lightly, and said.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro took a deep breath and looked at the Seven Star Altar.

It is called Seven Stars because it has seven nodes.

Each node is filled with abundant psionic energy.

Normally, there should be seven pieces of psionic materials.

However, because so much time has passed, it has already been refined.

But what is the purpose of this Seven Star Altar?

Aside from maintaining the illusion, are there any other dangers?

It's uncertain whether Tsuchimikado Mashiro is involved.

But we can try it out.

She raised her hand, and a golden light entered the altar.

The next second, an extremely powerful pressure descended from the sky.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's expression changed slightly, and he quickly retreated.

The same applies to Tsuchimikado Mari.

She grabbed Haruhiko and they flew up.

It only stopped after it went out of range.

"That is the gaze of God."

"I still feel a lingering fear," Tsuchimikado Mashiro said.

Haruhiko was shocked.

This is the ruins of Takamagahara.

The god was referring to the Yamata no Orochi.

Was he awakened?

Haruhiko felt the suffocating pressure and couldn't help but ask.

"should be."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro nodded uncertainly.

"If it really is an awakening, we probably can't chat so easily."

Mari Tsuchimikado spoke thoughtfully, "The fact that only by gathering all nine swords of the God-Slaying Sword can the Yamata no Orochi be resurrected indicates that his current condition is very bad."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

She calmed down and agreed with Tsuchimikado Mari's analysis.

"You stay here."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro glanced back at Haruhiko and said, "I'm just a substitute, so I won't be too heartbroken if I lose it. Besides, it's not that easy to lose; after all, I'm a fifth-tier being."

After she finished speaking, she leaned in again.

The oppressive aura noticed her and immediately turned towards her.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro felt the air around her become extremely viscous, and her body felt as if it weighed ten thousand pounds.

But only there.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro felt a slight stirring in his heart and continued forward.

The imposing aura clearly conveyed a sense of anger.

However, no other actions were taken.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro stood in "The Tale of the Moon Lord".

"Those who blaspheme will surely die."

A cold and insane voice rang out.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro snorted lightly, completely unconcerned.

Given her personality, she was destined not to follow Orochi.

If that's the case, then they are the enemy.

No matter how much she was threatened, it meant nothing to her.

Moreover, such words only expose the fact that Orochi is all bark and no bite.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro picked up "The Tale of the Moon Lord," and the oppressive aura instantly vanished.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she was not afraid, under the pressure, she felt as if she had returned to her weak state, with the possibility of losing her life at any moment.

It must be said that gods are indeed terrifying.

But she has the method to become a god.

For her, it will only motivate her more.

Just then, the sound of breaking came from all directions.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro immediately realized what was happening.

Taking away "The Tale of the Moon God" means the illusion is broken.

This place can no longer be maintained.

The three people quickly surfaced.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mina Utsunomiya, Ayaka Tsuchimikado, and the others also ceased their exploration and reunited.

"Back to Ibukiyama?"

Haruhiko looked at the lake in front of him, which seemed to have shattered and disappeared like a mirror, and couldn't help but ask.

"I estimate that the same situation applies to Ibukiyama."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro shook his head and said, "Don't worry, the illusion will be broken, and we will return to the real world."

"But we still need to be careful."

Tsuchimikado Mari stretched out her hand, revealing a crystal necklace on her chest.

The next second, an invisible shield covered everyone.

The nearby lake has completely disappeared and is beginning to spread into the distance.

From here, you can barely make out the outline of Mount Ibuki.

A few minutes later, it turned into a stream of light and disappeared.

Haruhiko felt the ground beneath his feet suddenly tremble.

He then fell down.

Fortunately, Tsuchimikado Mari managed to spread the protective barrier in time, turning it into a balloon-like structure.

All around was bottomless darkness.

Soon, light appeared beneath their feet.

The space flickered slightly, and they found themselves back at the entrance.

The door still stands quietly.