Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

As mentioned above, it was the effect of a certain spiritual artifact that made Ashiya Dōman's body immortal.

Could it be that this magical artifact is deep underground?

But why can't the illusion be broken?

Is it also used to perform illusions?

Perhaps it was because the illusion did not dissipate that Hoshino Hotaru was able to sense its location.

If you untie it, it will disappear again.

"How to get down?"

Haruhiko wasn't in a hurry to break the illusion.

Hotaru Hoshino did not answer.

She took a few steps forward, stopped, and gently stepped on the ground.

Psionic energy surged forth, the ground cracked open, revealing a downward passage and a stone staircase that was clearly man-made.

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow.

Previously, they were attracted by Ashiya Doman's body and never thought there was anything else underground.

No, ultimately it was because the illusion came too suddenly, and they didn't have time to explore other places.

Hotaru Hoshino stood at the entrance of the passage, turned her head to look at him, and reached out her hand.

Haruhiko couldn't help but smile.

He stepped forward and took her hand.

The passageway was wide enough for two people to walk side by side.

Perhaps because Ashiya Dōman was very confident in his illusions, he did not set any more traps.

Haruhiko and Hotaru Hoshino passed through safely and appeared in front of them a room located underground.

It seems that Ashiya Dōman lived here for a period of time.

The living room only contains tables and chairs, which are also made of stone.

They came to a room deep inside.

There is no door.

Haruhiko immediately saw what was happening inside.

It wasn't a bed or a wardrobe, but a sword.

In Japan, swords and knives are inseparable, but this sword is definitely not a samurai sword.

Judging from the design, it looks very much like the bronze sword style that Haruhiko saw in his previous life.

The sword was suspended in mid-air, and there were no spiritual energy fluctuations around it, which made it seem quite strange.

"A spiritual tool even more powerful than the fifth tier."

After observing for a moment, Hotaru Hoshino said.

That is a sixth-tier artifact.

A guess popped into Haruhiko's mind.

Could it be one of the Nine Swords of Godslaying?

Ashiya Dōman was unaware of when he began using a body double to operate outside.

But he will definitely retrieve the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

Haruhiko only got two; the whereabouts of the other seven are unknown.

Ashiya Michiman has one, which makes perfect sense.

Are there any restrictions?

Haruhiko didn't rush forward, as he didn't know if Ashiya Dōman would set up any restrictions or traps.

"No."

Hotaru Hoshino tilted her head and said.

"No? That's strange."

Haruhiko was a little doubtful, but decided to go forward and give it a try.

Anyway, Hotaru Hoshino is there.

She is now at the fifth level, and her strength is quite formidable.

Haruhiko reached out and grasped the hilt of the sword.

A game notification sounded.

[Name: Totsuka Sword]

Rank: Unknown.

[Skills: Drunken Dream, Nine Swords of Godslaying, Sword of the Gods.]

[Note: This is the sword of Izanagi, the progenitor of swords born from heaven and earth and the father of all gods, from which several deities were born.]

[Drunken Dream: Sixth Tier, constructs an illusion from which one cannot awaken unless tested or permitted by the user.]

[Sword of the Gods: Sixth Tier. Those wounded by it cannot be healed, including gods.]

[Gods-Slaying Formation: Sixth Tier. The Gods-Slaying Formation can be activated by collecting all nine Gods-Slaying Swords.]

Haruhiko couldn't help but gasp.

It turned out to be the legendary Totsuka Sword.

But upon closer examination, it makes sense.

Haruhiko had previously seen the serpent god's words obtained from the ruins of Takamagahara at the Tsuchimikado clan's place.

As mentioned above, Ashiya Dōman planned to use the Totsuka Sword to make Yamata no Orochi his shikigami.

In other words, he possesses the Ten-Fist Sword.

What Haruhiko didn't expect was that it was actually the true core of the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

Without the Ten Fist Sword, the God-Slaying Formation cannot be activated.

Although its effects were not explained in detail, it was undoubtedly the key to sealing the gods of Takamagahara back then.

Haruhiko let out a breath.

He was glad he hadn't helped Tsuchimikado Mari and the others forcibly break the illusion.

Without the Ten-Fist Sword, it's a useless move.

Haruhiko was somewhat puzzled.

Why didn't Ashiya Dōman carry the Totsuka Sword with him?

Although he uses a Stand outside, he has the Totsuka Blade, which ensures maximum safety.

However, he quickly understood the reason.

The Ten-Fist Sword cannot be placed into the spatial ring.

He could only take it.

Ashiya Michimitsu was out causing trouble, so it was naturally inconvenient for him to carry such a conspicuous totsuka sword.

Placing it here will also protect his body.

Wait, this Totsuka Sword doesn't have any skills that allow the body to remain immortal.

Haruhiko realized that there was a second spirit tool.

He looked around, but found nothing.

"firefly."

Haruhiko's strength was indeed a notch below, so he said, "See if there's anything else."

Hotaru Hoshino nodded, and after a moment, she said, "No."

Haruhiko frowned.

It shouldn't be.

Ashiya Dōman carried other spiritual tools and materials with him, which he understood.

However, this magical artifact is used to maintain his true form, so it definitely cannot be taken away and can only be left in the ruins.

Haruhiko had never heard of any spirit tool that could be used remotely.

He thought for a moment and then realized what was going on.

It should be in Ashiya Dōman's true form.

"Let's go up."

Haruhiko, holding the Totsuka Sword in one hand and Hoshino Hotaru's hand in the other, returned to the ground.