Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Ashiya Dōman glanced at him subconsciously.

His understanding of Haruhiko came from information he received in May, which revealed that Haruhiko had a close relationship with Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

But he actually recognized the Immortal at a glance, which was quite unexpected. However, now was not the time to think about such things.

"May."

Ashiya Michiman shouted.

Because of his immortality, he was able to temporarily withstand the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation, but he was also unable to free up his hands to deal with Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

May nodded.

He suddenly disappeared.

"careful!"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's expression hardened.

Given the current situation, she naturally knew that May was crucial, so she had been keeping a close eye on him.

Tsuchimikado Mari and Yukihime immediately surrounded Haruhiko and Utsunomiya Mina.

They are at the fourth tier, and it would be too dangerous for them to be ambushed by a fifth-tier psionicist.

However, May's target is Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

Killing Haruhiko would be pointless; it would only enrage her and trigger an even more devastating attack.

The invisible spiritual energy transformed into thin silver needles, heading towards Tsuchimikado Mashiro's heart.

Golden light burst forth in an instant.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's inner alarm bells were ringing loudly.

She felt the attack, but couldn't see it, which made her scalp tingle.

Fortunately, the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Array is controlled by her method of achieving divinity through incense offerings, and theoretically, it is one with her substitute.

The golden light protected her in time, giving her time to react.

She reached out and grabbed the silver needle.

White gloves appeared on his hands.

But the next second the silver needle trembled, and Tsuchimikado Mashiro felt pain and couldn't hold it.

The silver needles returned to May's hands.

Fortunately, his figure was revealed.

Endless flames swept through in an instant.

Tsuchimikado Mari seized the opportunity and threw a punch the moment he appeared.

The force of the punches was like a dragon, completely enveloping May.

This is Shiranui's divine power, far surpassing any flame in the world.

Sweat beaded on his forehead in May.

He disappeared again.

They appeared right behind Ashiya Doman.

However, he was not in good condition and his face was pale.

Clearly, that trip he just took out had consumed a lot of his spiritual energy.

Ashiya Michimitsu's face was grim.

But we can't blame May.

His silver needles were clearly divine artifacts, the so-called sixth-tier spiritual tools, and also rare types used for sneak attacks.

Without the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation, Tsuchimikado Mashiro would never have escaped the assassination attempt.

But there are no "what ifs," and now we're in an extremely awkward situation.

Ashiya Dōman gritted his teeth, took a deep breath, and suppressed his emotions. Then, the Immortal in his hand shone even brighter.

The golden ocean that had been suppressing it suddenly began to waver.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised an eyebrow.

Although both are divine artifacts, the Immortal is clearly more terrifying than most.

But upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense.

The Nine Swords of Godslaying were one of the key factors that led to the disappearance of the gods of Takamagahara.

Its power is naturally extraordinary.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro was quite glad that she had brought out her trump card.

Otherwise, there's a possibility of something going wrong.

Her gaze sharpened, and the entire golden ocean vanished instantly.

Ashiya Michimitsu stumbled, but used his immortality to support himself and avoid falling.

He looked confused, not understanding why Tsuchimikado Mashiro had suddenly withdrawn her attack.

But he soon understood.

A spear, refined to its fullest extent, appeared in the sky.

It may not be as powerful as the golden ocean from before, but the danger is rising sharply.

Ashiya Dōman once again raised the immortal.

He simply misjudged the target.

The spear was aimed directly at May, moving at an incredible speed.

Just as he was about to die, strange psychic energy appeared.

Above May, space cracked open, and a blood-red hand, gleaming with metallic luster, emerged.

It gripped the spear, and its fierce charge abruptly ceased.

Upon seeing this, May quickly retreated.

The spear broke free from the bloody hand and plunged into the ground.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro narrowed his eyes.

Following the bloody hand was a humanoid body, but it consisted only of bones and had no organs.

"how is this possible?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro blurted out, "You are an Otherworldly being from the Second Forbidden Zone."

Haruhiko was also surprised.

How did it get out?

He remembered the fifth-tier alien demon in the second forbidden zone, whose talent was steel bones.

Its body possesses a hardness comparable to that of a divine artifact, making it impossible for magical tools to harm it in the slightest.

Left with no other choice, the Imperial Palace imprisoned it.

No wonder it dared to grab that spear with its bare hands.

"Nothing is impossible."

May smiled confidently, "Although the Great Palace's barrier is troublesome, given enough time, we can find a flaw."

There are many things he could have done in his thousand years.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's expression was rather unpleasant.

Now that he has released the demons from the second forbidden zone, what about those from the other forbidden zones?

She suddenly remembered that Haruhiko and Yukihime had recently dealt with the demons in the Seventh Forbidden Zone.

If everything can be solved by May, this kind of thing naturally won't happen.

Therefore, he won't release many demons; it might just be this one.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro felt somewhat relieved.

She glanced at Haruhiko.

Now that things have come to this, the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation alone may not be enough to defeat Ashiya Doman and his group; they need outside help.

That is, the Ten-Fist Sword.

Although the demon in front of me possesses the talent of steel bones, it is absolutely no match for the Totsuka Sword.

Haruhiko noticed her gaze.

They had talked before, so she knew what he was thinking.

But he wouldn't take out the Ten-Fist Sword unless absolutely necessary.

If Ashiya Dōman or Mayū were to take it, it would be a great loss.