Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Even if Ōtengu dies, Ashiya Dōman can find another shikigami.

With his abilities, his shikigami must be a fifth-tier psionicist.

Haruhiko suddenly thought of another question.

Why did Ashiya Dōman only summon Ōtengu now?

If they had come out together with that alien demon from the second forbidden zone, they would definitely have posed a greater threat.

He quickly figured out the reason.

After the Great Tengu appeared, he moved with incredible speed, or more precisely, he flashed above their heads.

With a flap of its wings, feathers fell, enveloping them.

This speed is hardly indicative of anything.

If the Ōtengu, who is hiding in the shadows, suddenly snatches the Totsuka Sword, will he be able to react in time?

Haruhiko thought about it for a moment and realized that it was simply impossible.

Although his strength was enhanced by the Tianquan Spell, he was ultimately not a true fifth-tier cultivator.

He had no way to stop the Great Tengu, who possessed the supernatural power of spatial displacement.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro and the others can return, but they are some distance away, and there is a possibility that they will not be able to reach them in time.

Now that the Great Tengu has appeared, Haruhiko is on guard, which gives him an opportunity.

No wonder they wouldn't come out before.

While Haruhiko was pondering, Tsuchimikado Mari had already made her move.

Although she and Yukihime were controlling the silver needles, Tsuchimikado Mashiro was not making any moves, so she had to defend herself.

However, her method was quite simple.

The bracelet on her wrist vibrated, and a scorching flame flew out, transforming into a barrier.

Seeing this, the Great Tengu knew that his strategy had failed.

He had intended to have Tsuchimikado Mashiro slow down his attacks so that Ashiya Doman and the others could be relieved of pressure and avoid the nine sword energies.

But now there's only one way left.

His body disappeared once again, and then reappeared right next to Ashiya Dōman.

Without any hesitation, before the nine sword energies arrived, they grabbed him and May and moved them to another location.

However, he did not leave the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation, not because he did not want to, but because he could not.

As Abe no Seimei's strongest magic array, he would naturally take into account the existence of spatial spells or spiritual tools.

Unless it's the sixth order.

As for the demons and the Great Tengu in the second forbidden zone, they hid in the ruins beforehand and did not leave the range of the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation.

"asshole!"

Jin Tianxiong and the two fifth-level snake spirits watched helplessly as the barrier above their heads disappeared.

Nine enormous sword energies engulfed them.

Countless pieces of flesh and blood flew everywhere.

Now only Ashiya Dōman, Satsuki, and Ōtengu remain.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro turned to look at them.

Of the three, the worst was actually the Great Tengu who appeared last.

His face was pale and he was panting heavily, clearly having expended too much spiritual energy during the spatial teleportation.

If it were anywhere else, it wouldn't have been so terrible, but it just so happens to be in the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro naturally felt no sympathy whatsoever.

She had to act quickly.

After being attacked by nine sword energies, the Nine Palaces Yin-Yang Formation could not hold out for much longer.

The weaker fourth-tier psionicists had almost completely depleted their psionic energy.

Only a few fourth- and fifth-tier psionicists could still hold on.

But if this continues, it will eventually reach its limit.

Thinking of this, Tsuchimikado Mashiro swung his magic sword down again.

The sword energy reappeared, but it was completely different from the previous attacks.

She had already witnessed the Great Tengu's supernatural powers and would not allow him to escape in the same way again.

Strands of golden spiritual energy, under her control, transformed into sword energy as fine as silk threads.

They intertwined densely, forming the strongest spider web, enveloping the three people inside.

Ashiya Doman quickly raised his Immortal aura, which formed a hazy yellow aura to resist the impact of the sword energy.

A stalemate ensued.

Haruhiko was thoughtful.

That Immortal weapon doesn't seem to have any offensive capabilities.

But this near-infinite defensive capability is also quite outrageous.

Perhaps it came from underground?

The dim, yellowish aura emanating from it truly resembled the color of the earth.

Three people are trapped.

It seems that May and the Great Tengu have no other choice.

But in this stalemate, it's hard to say who will win or lose.

Haruhiko glanced at Tsuchimikado Mashiro and clearly noticed the somewhat heavy look in her eyes.

It was clearly not easy for her.

Perhaps it's time for the final moment.

Haruhiko muttered something.

Since the Totsuka Sword cannot be stored in a spatial magical artifact, simply carrying it would be too dangerous.

For example, the Great Tengu stealing it.

He then gave the Totsuka Sword to Izumi.

Under normal circumstances, he would not be able to summon this demon here.

Therefore, a few days ago, Haruhiko upgraded Izumi's contract, making her his shikigami.

Now, by using the incantation to summon shikigami, we can summon her from the shadows.

A spatial rift appeared in front of him.

"host……"

Izumi's excited voice immediately turned to fear, "Waaaaah, help!"

She quickly stepped forward and hugged Qingyan.

The omnipresent fifth-tier aura around her made her feel as if she had fallen into an icy abyss.

"Don't panic."

Haruhiko didn't have much time to comfort her and said directly, "Give me the Totsuka Sword."

The immortals have now formed a defensive circle that cannot be broken.

But the Totsuka Sword should be possible.

Because it is the true core of the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

Izumi opened his mouth upon hearing this.

As the psionic energy flashed, the Totsuka Sword appeared.

Haruhiko grabbed it and handed Izumi to Yukihime.

Ashiya Dōman noticed his behavior and his eyes widened when he saw the Totsuka Sword.

He had considered that the Totsuka Sword might be in the hands of Tsuchimikado Mashiro or Tsuchimikado Mari, but he never expected it to be in Haruhiko's hands.

He believed that such an important artifact should not be given to a fourth-tier being.

However, the most troublesome thing now is not that, but that he raised the Totsuka Sword.

If the Totsuka Sword were to unleash its full power, even if it couldn't completely break through the Immortal's defenses, it could still create an opening.

With the dense sword energy outside, even a small opening could be fatal.

Sword Master's Final Strike!

Haruhiko had no idea what he was thinking; he had already drawn his sword.