Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Are you coming with us?

Tsuchimikado Mashiro turned to look at Haruhiko.

After Hotaru Hoshino simulates the aura of an Otherworldly being, ordinary Otherworldly beings will not attack her on their own initiative.

The only danger is the fifth-tier alien demon.

Even within the Yellow Springs, fifth-tier demons are few and far between.

Besides, with Yukihime around, as long as we don't encounter two or three at the same time, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Moreover, Haruhiko currently possesses numerous fifth-tier spiritual tools, so he can escape.

Of course, after saying all that, Tsuchimikado Mashiro still hoped that he would go with her.

That way, she can act promptly, which makes her feel more at ease.

"If we go our separate ways, the chances of finding my parents are greater."

Haruhiko had already made up his mind, so he didn't hesitate much and chose to refuse.

Having Yukihime and Jinguji Fuyumi is enough.

There are too many people in the Tsuchimikado clan; they'll steal experience points.

"Remember to return to camp at night."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro was a little disappointed, but it was alright, because it wasn't like she would never see him again.

Haruhiko nodded.

Since Mina and Minami Utsunomiya were not present, he simply did not bring any of the Utsunomiya clan members.

Anyway, the Yellow Springs is a huge project, and there's plenty of time.

If you want to make a name for yourself, wait until Mina Utsunomiya has finished dealing with the Takamagahara ruins before you do it.

After stepping out of the barrier, the sky became even more gloomy.

Haruhiko didn't seem to care; this place looked quite similar to the Takamagahara ruins.

The color is reddish, giving it a creepy feel.

If you think of this place as the underworld, then it's understandable.

The Yomiuri (underworld) in Japan is different from the Yomiuri that Haruhiko remembers; there is no Bridge of Helplessness or Meng Po (the goddess of forgetfulness).

But it's not that there's nothing there; deep inside lies the Land of the Dead, which can be understood as the Palace of Yama, the King of Hell.

It is inhabited by Izanami, the mother of all gods in Japanese mythology.

It has certainly been taken over by the Otherworldly beings by now, and this god is most likely in Takamagahara.

Haruhiko guessed that his parents probably couldn't have gone to the Land of the Dead, because that was the lair of the Otherworldly Demons.

If it were him, the more remote the place, the better, ideally one where no otherworldly demons could find him.

However, his goal was to kill monsters.

Which way do we go?

Haruhiko asked directly.

"go there."

Yuki used her perception spell and quickly located her target.

Her principle was simple: avoid the previous fifteen teams.

Fortunately, the Underworld is large enough that fifteen teams, though seemingly a lot, have absolutely no impact.

Haruhiko glanced at the gray sky, took out the Red Phoenix, and walked forward.

Yuki stood beside him, without any spiritual tools, merely wary of her surroundings.

In contrast, Jinguji Tougo is more relaxed.

She transformed into a white fox, following Haruhiko at a leisurely pace.

The same environment changed after walking several hundred meters, and a swamp appeared.

At this moment, a group of otherworldly demons were floating among them.

As a demon, its life force is extremely tenacious, just like a virus, it can survive anywhere.

Moreover, it can evolve according to the environment.

Upon noticing Haruhiko and his two companions, they immediately became excited.

A chilling and bloody atmosphere permeated the air.

Then he leaped up and pounced.

Haruhiko raised his hand.

The ring on her hand gleamed slightly.

Yukihime originally intended to make a move, but upon seeing the ring she had given him, she calmed the spiritual energy within her.

The Snow Woman's Ring, a fifth-tier spiritual artifact passed down through the Snow Woman clan.

Haruhiko immediately activated his first skill, Snow's Darling.

In an instant, snow began to fall heavily in the dim environment.

They descended from the sky, covering the demons.

Haruhiko sensed a connection with the heavy snow.

He can do so much more.

Under his control, the edges of the snowflake quickly became sharp, eventually being drawn into an ice sword.

Countless ice swords fell, splattering blood everywhere.

The highest level of these demons was no more than the fourth rank, and they appeared extremely vulnerable under Haruhiko's fifth-rank spell.

As for the otherworldly demons that weren't quite dead, it was even simpler.

The ice sword was plunged into the swamp, where it immediately spread and froze, quickly sealing the swamp in ice.

Haruhiko showed a satisfied expression.

This wave alone netted over two thousand psionic points.

Very cool.

My experience points are increasing rapidly.

Previously, on the ground, you couldn't find this many monsters at all.

After the Otherworldly Demon dies, all that remains is flesh and blood, which is of no value.

Haruhiko no longer needed to touch the corpse.

With a thought, the blizzard that filled the sky vanished.

How convenient.

This skill can already be described as a supernatural power.

Because ordinary spells have a physical form.

For example, the Red Phoenix's Cry.

After use, a phoenix-shaped blade aura will appear.

It's impossible to temporarily transform it into something like a dragon.

But the Snow's Favorite can use any weapon, not just ice swords, but also knives, spears, lances, and all other weapons.

Because the swamp was frozen, Haruhiko didn't need to take a detour and could step directly onto the ice.

As I reached the center, I heard the sound of ice breaking beneath my feet.

Through the ice, one could vaguely see a strange demon that looked like a crocodile.

Its evolution is clearly more profound than that of the previous Otherworldly beings.

This also allowed it to escape unscathed.

The ice surface broke.

Haruhiko turned his wrist.

The Red Phoenix Star is in motion!

Flames erupted from the crimson phoenix in his hand, and he thrust it downwards, plunging it into the gaping maw of the alien demon.

Blood spurted out, but was then burned away by the intense heat of the flames.

The demon's throat was pierced, and the sword tip emerged from the back of its head.

It struggled for a few moments, then rolled back into the swamp and disappeared in no time.

Yukihime lifted her foot and gently stepped on it, causing the swamp to freeze over again.

Qingyan landed on the ice, shook his wrist, and the flames on Hongluan went out.