Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

All the psionic energy coalesced into a single sword strike, piercing through the immortal defenses.

Chapter 299 The Target: Yellow Springs

After the Totsuka Sword broke through the dim yellow barrier, Haruhiko promptly retrieved it.

Although Ashiya Dōman attempted to repair it, it was to no avail.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro seized the opportunity, pouring in countless golden rays that completely engulfed the three of them.

Haruhiko watched quietly.

Soon, the game notification sounded.

They died first in May.

Although he is a demon with thick skin and flesh, there are still limits to his abilities.

Moreover, his talent is only shapeshifting, not steel bones.

Haruhiko gained a lot of psionic points because of his assists.

However, his mind was on Ashiya Dōman.

He was still alive, but he was unable to withstand the combined attack of Tsuchimikado Mashiro and the others, and was now seriously injured.

The reason he survived was because he adjusted his immortal skills in time to protect only himself.

This outcome forced his shikigami, Ōtengu, to be exposed.

It perished with a scream amidst the golden light.

The game notification sounded again.

Haruhiko let out a breath.

Death certified by his game cheats is real death.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro gently raised his hand, and the attack slowed down.

Ashiya Dōman collapsed to the ground, blood dripping continuously.

"You know why I held back."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro said calmly.

"The location of Yamata no Orochi."

Ashiya Dōman spat out a mouthful of blood, clenched his fists tightly around the Immortal, and said.

"You told me of your own volition?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro paused for a moment, then said, "Or I can extract the information from your head myself."

There are many types of spells, and naturally there are spells specifically used for torture.

However, these kinds of spells sometimes fail, such as when they captured Morikawa Teru last time.

Whether he is a divine messenger or a spirit fragment of the Yamata no Orochi, there is no way to know.

Ashiya Dōman has lived for so long and has a close relationship with Yamata no Orochi, so it's hard to say that he doesn't have any restrictions in his mind.

If he can speak, that would be best.

If I don't say anything, things will get complicated.

"I never imagined that after so many years, I would fall into the hands of Abe no Seimei's descendants."

Ashiya Doman wiped the corner of his mouth, his tone unusually calm, without any resentment or despair of defeat.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro frowned.

Although she felt that Ashiya Michiman was doomed, she also suspected that he might have other tricks up his sleeve.

Those who stray from the right path find few supporters.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro casually remarked, "You're going against the grain by cooperating with the Otherworldly Demons, so naturally no one will help you."

"I did not cooperate with the Otherworldly Demons."

Ashiya Dōman shook his head and said, "It's just exploitation."

"That's the same statement."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro corrected him.

Whether through cooperation or exploitation, the large number of alien demons that have set foot in their world is undeniable, and has caused countless casualties.

In her eyes, Ashiya Dōman was the culprit.

"Different."

Ashiya Doman spoke as if chatting with an old friend, saying, "My goal is to make the gods disappear, and then make the demons disappear."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro and the others were all stunned.

Both the former and the latter belong to the type that are determined to make a shocking statement.

Having experienced Ashiya Doman's illusion, Haruhiko understood his previous purpose.

But the latter one was something he was hearing about for the first time.

He guessed that Ashiya Dōman might have had a way to deal with the demons, but it was too late.

Because they were forced to perish together with the gods when they fought against them, many demons remained.

Of course, this is on the premise that Ashiya Dōman is telling the truth.

"Since you want the gods to disappear, then where is the Yamata no Orochi?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro snapped out of his daze and asked.

The Yamata no Orochi is a deity, and logically, it should also be Ashiya Dōman's target, so she simply went along with it.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro neither believed his words nor thought they were false.

Since the truth or falsehood no longer matters, at this point, the Yamata no Orochi is the most important thing.

"The Yamata no Orochi has blocked the entrance to Takamagahara."

Ashiya Dōman asked with a faint smile, "After it disappears, the gods will return. Would you like to have hundreds more gods above your heads?"

Everyone was stunned again.

They definitely don't want to.

The gods have been gone for a thousand years. Apart from the devout believers in the shrines, the rest of the people have long been accustomed to the feeling of lawlessness.

Once they return, they will inevitably feel hesitant and timid.

Originally standing at the top of the fifth tier, he might be humiliated by a group of low-level psionicists.

It's because they have gods standing behind them.

The structure of the Ōgosho (Imperial Palace) will also change; if people do not worship gods, then they will respect shrines.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro thought for a moment.

Given her personality, she would not be willing to believe in gods.

She wanted to become a god and be worshipped.

If that's the case, then we absolutely cannot allow the gods to return.

"Where is the entrance to Takamagahara?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised his magic sword and said, "I've already given you this much to say."

"Then do it."

Ashiya Dōman sighed and said.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's gaze sharpened.

Is there really some method involved?

Just as she hesitated, Ashiya Dōman suddenly closed his eyes and fell backward.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro instinctively tightened his grip on the magic sword in his hand.

what's the situation?

"He has stopped breathing."

Mari Tsuchimikado stepped forward and said.

At the same time, Haruhiko also heard the game notification sound.

He felt somewhat dazed. Had he really died like that?

"He is indeed dead."

Yukihime stepped forward, used her spiritual energy to check, and then spoke.

After thinking for a moment, Tsuchimikado Mashiro, just in case, gathered golden light and levitated Ashiya Dōman's body, enveloping him.