Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

One can get a general idea just by intuition.

Because Haruhiko had informed Tsuchimikado Mari beforehand, he was able to use the teleportation array to reach Shimane Prefecture without any problems.

Similar to the previous ruins, the ruins of the Great God of the Ninja Kingdom are also located on a mountain.

Sanpingshan, named for its six peaks resembling water bottles, is a well-known scenic spot.

Instead of buying tickets like ordinary tourists, Haruhiko and his group bypassed the main entrance and arrived at their destination from the side.

At the foot of the highest peak.

This is extremely deep inside; normally, no one comes here.

Because Sanping Mountain is a volcano.

The entrance marked by the Serpent Spirit is the crater.

Sanping Mountain is in a state of utter desolation, with the crater scorched black and covered in thick ash and soil.

"over there."

Mina Utsunomiya looks down from above.

The volcano is over 100 meters deep inside, with cavities that connect to the magma below.

According to the Serpent Spirit's information, the entrance to the Great God's Ruins is located in the passageway through the hole at the top in the north.

To be honest, Haruhiko admired their ability to discover it.

This entrance is extremely tricky.

After pinpointing the location, Haruhiko leaped to the bottom.

The others were all fourth-tier psionicists, so this distance was nothing to them.

The hole is not for people to pass through, so it is a vertical passageway.

"Master of the house."

Minami Utsunomiya turned her head, ignoring Hotaru Hoshino, and asked, "Do you need me to take you down?"

As she spoke, her wings, like those of a raven, suddenly unfurled.

Because there were outsiders present, she, like Mina Utsunomiya, did not address her as "master" directly.

The main problem is that it will affect their dignity.

The Miyamoto clan, led by Miyamoto Hiroshi, has always sought to seize control of the Utsunomiya clan.

"Need not."

Haruhiko shook his head and refused.

He would be willing if it were just the two of them.

But so many people are really unnecessary.

And Hotaru Hoshino was there too.

Although she seemed indifferent to everything, Haruhiko still knew his limits.

Minami Utsunomiya nodded slightly and did not ask any further questions.

She was simply trying to make a deeper impression on Haruhiko.

As for jealousy or rivalry, she had no such thoughts.

As a yokai, I don't really value things like love that much.

Mina Utsunomiya pursed her lips, making her red lips appear even deeper.

She vaguely sensed something was wrong.

Minami Utsunomiya has been a bit too attentive lately.

She wasn't as attentive to her, the rightful owner.

Fortunately, due to the contract, Mina Utsunomiya did not investigate further.

No matter what, it won't change her status.

Haruhiko was unaware of what was going on between the two of them.

Even if they knew, they wouldn't care.

He raised his hand, and psionic energy surged forth, transforming into streams that flowed around him.

The body is buoyed and immediately suspended in the air.

He fell.

Although Sanping Mountain is a volcano, its last eruption was a long time ago.

The passageway was quite normal.

There is no high temperature or lack of oxygen.

Utsunomiya Mina and Utsunomiya Minami were at the front.

Haruhiko and Hotaru Hoshino followed closely behind.

The rest of the people followed them.

There are eight people in total.

After sinking more than ten meters, everyone stopped and remained suspended in the passageway.

Before them lay the ruins of the great god Okuninushi.

Of course, it's not clear what's special about it right now.

Following the serpent spirit's instructions, Mina Utsunomiya used her spiritual energy to begin covering the walls.

Because they needed to explore the ruins, Haruhiko asked her to go to Tsuchimikado Mari early in the morning to temporarily lift the restriction.

After all, he was a fourth-tier psychic, and because of his Heavenly Authority and synesthetic spells, he was among the strongest fourth-tier psychics.

As the psionic energy took effect, the soil on the wall peeled away, revealing a large door that looked like jade.

The intricate patterns carved on it depict bustling cities, connected together to form a nation.

"It is the land of reed fields."

Mina Utsunomiya and Haruhiko had both seen the Snake Spirit's information, but the others had not.

"More accurately, it is the ancient Izumo Kingdom."

Haruhiko glanced at Hoshino Hotaru and said.

According to legend, the original territory of the Ashihara Country was Izumo Province, and it gradually expanded to the entire present world.

He brought Hoshino Hotaru along on a whim.

But in retrospect, it may have been a wise decision.

Izumo Shrine worships Ōkuninushi, and also has a tradition of performing incantations.

Just like Kasuga Shrine, which inherited Takemikazuchi's magic.

Even if it's only a portion, it's still a deity, enough to give humanity a huge advantage in the world of psionic beings.

In fact, it was even more outrageous a thousand years ago.

Because they possess the art of serving the gods, they can communicate with the gods and directly bestow miracles.

"How to open it?"

Hiroshi Miyamoto looked around and asked.

In fact, he felt a sense of crisis.

Haruhiko only told Mina Utsunomiya about the ruins, not him.

If things continue like this, his chances of taking control of the Utsunomiya clan will only diminish.

He joined the Utsunomiya clan instead of the Tsuchimikado clan because he valued the opportunity to gain power and profit.

Mina Utsunomiya looked at Haruhiko.

The Serpent Spirit never opened this ruin.

They determined that the ruins were related to Ōkuninushi simply by looking at the picture on the door.

However, it was also mentioned that the clue to opening the door was in this picture.

Haruhiko noticed her gaze.

But he ignored it.

The main problem is that he genuinely didn't know.

Just then, Hotaru Hoshino stepped forward, extended her finger, and touched the stone door.

Haruhiko's eyes suddenly lit up.

Her slender fingers landed right on a shrine.

The next second, the stone gate trembled slightly, spiritual energy emerged, and the image on it seemed to come alive.