Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

The worst part is that this is a backup plan left by Ashiya Dōman, which allows him to connect with his original body.

"I am the only one who knows about the Nine Swords of Godslaying. You are not members of the Serpent Spirit."

Ashiya Michimitsu said expressionlessly.

His tone was cold, but he was puzzled.

If it weren't for the serpent spirit, how could it know the language of the serpent god and enter the ruins?

"..."

Haruhiko was now certain that it was not an illusion, but some kind of method left behind.

Because he is completely different from Ashiya Dōman, whom we saw in the ruins last time.

"Kill them."

Seeing that Haruhiko and the others remained silent, Ashiya Dōman immediately gave an order.

The python behind suddenly lunged forward.

With a light leap, its massive body spun around, attempting to entangle Yuki and the others.

Ashiya Dōman then picked up his hunting drink and swam into the depths of the underground river.

"He's going to run!"

Qingyan was startled and quickly said, "Bai Shuang and I will deal with this snake."

Ashiya Dōman is not the true form; even though he is at the fifth rank, he is the weakest of the fifth rank.

He definitely couldn't defeat Xue Ji, so the best way to protect Yin Lie was to leave.

As he spoke, Qingyan threw out four Wind Shield Talismans.

The psionic energy transformed into wind, solidified into azure, and became four shields.

They firmly kept the python out.

But Yuki hesitated.

Pythons are in the fourth order.

Both Qingyan and Baishuang are at the third tier, so they are no match for them.

Just then, she looked astonished.

A burst of white light erupted from Bai Shuang's body.

Its psionic fluctuations are at the fourth level.

Seeing this, Yukihime felt relieved and, without thinking much, hurried after Ashiya Doman.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound on the river.

Countless water snakes shot out like sharp arrows.

With a casual wave of her hand, Xue Ji caused a rain of blood to fall.

But she didn't care; her goal was Ashiya Dōman.

After she disappeared, Jinguji Fuyumi no longer held back.

The fourth-order python that was rushing towards her didn't even have time to react before it was sent flying backward.

Haruhiko, being of the third rank, did not participate in their battle.

He was looking at the dense swarm of water snakes.

It's all experience points.

Haruhiko's response was quite simple.

He took out the Three Goddess Scepters and unleashed the skill Goddess's Protection.

A blue shield blocked his way.

Haruhiko then took out a large handful of Fiery Dragon Talismans and threw them out.

The scorching heat instantly filled the entire space.

The Fiery Dragon Talisman is a third-tier talisman.

However, when the quantity is large enough, the total is only a fourth-tier talisman.

More than a dozen fire dragons roared and spun as they flew out.

The snakes became somewhat agitated due to the excessively hot environment.

But it was too late to turn around; due to inertia, they all disappeared into the flames.

The game notification sounded continuously.

Haruhiko ignored him and observed the remaining fish that had slipped through the net.

Each time it is discovered, a talisman is thrown out.

With Tachibana Yui providing him with materials for free, he accumulated thousands of talismans.

There's simply more than enough of it.

After dealing with the fourth-tier python, Jinguji Fuyumi did not intervene further.

Because it is not necessary.

With so many talismans, unless one is at the fourth or fifth level, there is no way to escape.

After a long while, the water snake disappeared.

The air was filled with the aroma of meat.

Haruhiko reaffirmed that this was not an illusion.

I just don't know how so many water snakes live.

He snapped out of his daze and looked at the game panel, where he saw that he had gained 12,030 points.

Actually, the rank of the snake group is not very high, ranging from the first rank to the third rank.

However, the sheer number of entries was overwhelming, exceeding three hundred.

On average, contributing 40 to 50 points per contribution is quite normal.

Haruhiko's total spiritual energy points have now exceeded 50,000.

It's still halfway to the fourth stage.

As expected, the ruins are where you get the most out of things.

However, Haruhiko did not forget the important matter.

Intense psionic fluctuations were constantly emanating from the other side of the underground river.

But it's clear that Yukihime has the upper hand.

The surrounding air had become cold, and even started to freeze.

"Aunt Dongyu."

Just in case, Haruhiko looked at the white fox at his feet.

"She's fine."

Jinguji Fuyumi spoke calmly, "Her opponent is not a true fifth-tier being, but an avatar formed from psychic energy."

"That person is Ashiya Dōman, whom I was referring to."

Haruhiko was somewhat worried, "If nothing unexpected happens, we have already been discovered by his true form."

Previously, they and Ashiya Dōman were both in the shadows, on the same starting line.

Things are different now; they may have already been exposed.

However, Ashiya Dōman did not know the exact location.

"With me and Yuki protecting you, you'll be fine."

Jinguji Tougo didn't think much of the famous Ashiya Dōman.

Both of them had lived for a thousand years, and she did not believe she would lose.

Besides, there's also Yukihime.

"Too."

Haruhiko didn't think about it anymore.

In any case, we'll deal with whatever comes our way, whether it's water or soldiers.

"Let's go over and take a look."

Haruhiko was hoping to gain some experience points.

Jinguji Fuyumi assumed he was worried about Yukihime and didn't say anything.

Using their spiritual powers, the man and the fox followed the underground river and soon came across Yukihime and Ashiya Doman, who were engaged in battle.

Snow Princess has revealed her true form.