Crossover: A Different Inuyasha.

Chapter 79 The Application of Fear and Contract Beasts, the Five-Person Transmigration Group

"A portal between two worlds—if my guess is correct, it should be usable in this way."

Inuyasha grasped the Mirror of Time, which shimmered with starlight, and poured the magic power from his source into it.

The magic originating from the [Failed Knight] immediately connected with the mirror, like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, creating ripples that spread outwards. In a subtle way, a connection was established with another world.

"Just as I expected!"

Inuyasha's mind stirred, and he immediately withdrew his magic and used Fear.

He has already reached the pinnacle of the demon realm through two fusions of "other self" and "other self".

Looking across the world, even if Sesshomaru and Toga were to team up against him, the half-demon could still declare himself the pinnacle of demons, reigning supreme in the world.

But that's not enough, far from enough.

Beyond the pinnacle of power, there are even higher peaks. Who knows what kind of monsters will be born in the world when spirit armor becomes widespread!

"There's no rush to go to the world of 'The Failed Knight,' but I'd like to explore the world of 'Nurarihyon no Yori Dango.'"

"The sheer size of modern society is something that Dongguo cannot compare to."

Once Inuyasha made up his mind, the power of fear surged into the mirror like a tidal wave.

The faith and spirit of a nation, imbued with a profound sense of reality, poured into that flowing nebula.

The light particles on the mirror surface began to rotate faster, stretching and extending into a stable portal outline, suspended above the ground, its edges emitting flickering light.

Inuyasha withdrew his hand and looked at the passage he had opened himself. "Next, I should find someone to scout ahead."

Whether the power of the spirit armor can truly enable travel between the two worlds remains to be seen.

If the "GG" label doesn't match the actual product, and it becomes a huge joke, then it won't just be a matter of losing face.

There's even a possibility that they might go but never return.

Inuyasha would never allow the explorers to take away such a precious treasure as the Mirror of Time.

At the same time, there is also the crucial factor of the Sacred Tree, even though his soul was controlled by the silver-haired half-demon and turned into a tool tree.

But if it is determined to perish together with Inuyasha, it will fight to the death to make sure Inuyasha has a good time.

Given the current binding force of the lotus mark, it's not necessarily possible to completely suppress it.

After all, that brand didn't come with any compassionate "personality correction" function.

Inuyasha would never gamble his life without being absolutely certain.

The half-demon stood under the tree, pondering the list that was gradually being drafted.

"The wolf is skilled in battle, the tiger guards the mountain, the dog is loyal, the eagle has foresight, and the leopard is agile. These are the five."

Having made up his mind, Inuyasha raised his hand and sealed the sacred tree layer by layer with the azure flames of Kagu, then put the Mirror of Time into his pocket and headed towards the shrine along the mountain path.

There was still a pile of government documents awaiting his approval, waiting for him to put pen to paper and make his final decision.

Three months later, at the main hall of Ruri Shrine.

Inuyasha leaned back in his seat, perusing the documents handed to him by the toad.

Lord Zenken, who had transformed from a tadpole into a toad, knelt at the lower end, his back ramrod straight, his voice calm and methodical.

"Lord Inuyasha, the Rashomon army officially set off yesterday under Lord Yura's orders. According to the proposed unification plan, it is expected that the entire Kanto region will be incorporated into the Eastern Kingdom's territory within six months."

The toad analyzed the reasons.

"After five years of recuperation, the granaries and treasuries of the Eastern Kingdom have reached an unprecedented level of abundance. With the current reserves, it is more than enough to feed another 500,000 people and 2,000 demons."

"At the same time, the increased productivity and spoils gained from this campaign will further boost the wealth accumulation of the Eastern Kingdom, making its overall national strength even stronger."

Inuyasha didn't even raise an eyebrow after hearing this; he simply waved his hand.

"Then let's proceed according to plan."

"You can handle the details yourself; you don't need to ask me about everything."

"Good performance is rewarded, and mistakes are punished."

The half-demon isn't some bald guy; he's never been interested in micro-management.

Since Jiujiu Chan can manage the Eastern Kingdom so well and act with such composure, let him do it.

Jiujiu Chan bowed and said, "Thank you for your trust, sir," before leaving the hall.

Before the footsteps had completely faded away, another light and unhurried footstep came from outside the corridor.

Inuyasha turned his head, his gaze passing through the open palace gate, and saw a figure walking along the gravel path at the other end of the courtyard.

Jie Luo wore a newly tailored dark purple dress with subtle patterns. The waistline was neatly cinched, the collar was slightly open, and the hem swayed gently as she walked. Her eyes held a hint of a smile and a touch of allure.

Like a thorny peony slowly blooming in the sunlight.

At the same time, Kikyo stopped in her tracks under the corridor on the other side of the courtyard.

The white robes and scarlet trousers looked pristine in the afternoon light. His hair was neatly tied back, his face was aloof, and his eyes were lowered.

The two met by the maple tree in the center of the courtyard. A few maple leaves fell in late autumn, passing between them and landing on the bluestone slab.

With a faint smile, Jiro leisurely scanned Kikyo from head to toe. "So you're the shrine maiden of the secret chamber. Indeed, you are as pure and white as jade."

She pronounced the four words "secret room and Bai Jie" lightly and clearly.

After learning about Inuyasha's affair with Kaede, Kikyo, unable to bear it any longer, dragged Inuyasha to a secret room to vent her frustrations, only to be caught by Yura.

Thus, the two formed an "indissoluble" bond, and whenever they met, they were "loving each other".

Kikyo's eyelashes trembled slightly, then she raised her eyes, calmly meeting Yura's gaze, her lips curving into a graceful smile.

"Oh, so it's the concubine who's arrived."

In terms of status and position, she was indeed inferior to Kikyo. Yura gritted her teeth, covered her mouth, and chuckled softly.

Two pairs of eyes met in mid-air.

One fiery, one cold; one alluring, one serene; it seemed as if lightning was exploding in the air.

Within a few feet, the young witches who were sweeping and passing by on the corridor suddenly shivered as if an invisible, cold hand had brushed across the back of their necks.

Lan was just coming out of the corridor, carrying a stack of newly collected scriptures in her arms. When she saw two figures in the courtyard, her eyes lit up, and she unconsciously walked towards them.

"blue--!"

With quick reflexes, Moegi grabbed her sleeve, while Shion followed from the other side.

The two men flanked her, like protecting a kitten that had strayed into a minefield, and dragged her backward without saying a word.

"Idiot, that's too dangerous!"

Lan stumbled a couple of steps as she was pulled, the scrolls in her arms nearly slipping from her grasp. She turned around with a blank expression, "Wait, what? But weren't Kikyo-neechan and Yura-neechan chatting?!"

"Is that what you call chatting?"

Meng Huang lowered her voice, her expression as serious as if she were going into battle, "Didn't you see the chilling wind and the overwhelming killing intent?"

Ziyuan nodded vigorously, dragged Lan's arm, turned the corner of the corridor, and quickly moved away.

"Alright, come in, everyone."

Inside the main hall, Inuyasha, worried that the two would start fighting, spoke up to give them a way out.

Yura and Kikyo turned to the side at the same time and stepped towards the palace gate.

The palace gates were wide enough, but the two seemed to be competing with each other, reaching the threshold at the same time. If the door frame hadn't been large enough, they probably would have bumped into each other solidly at the entrance.

Two figures stepped into the hall, one on the left and one on the right, with a person's distance between them, and neither of them gave the other a second glance.

Inuyasha's gaze swept back and forth between the two, and he sighed inwardly.

The path to the inner palace is indeed arduous and long; for now, we can only gloss over it with serious matters.

He steered the conversation back on track.

"Regarding the power I mentioned to you before," you are all my capable assistants, what are your thoughts on this?

With the important matter at hand, Jieluo and Kikyo put aside their earlier subtle rivalry.

The fact that they were both described as "good wives" made the two of them click their tongues in surprise.

Then Jie Luo spoke, raising her eyebrows slightly.

"The essence of fear is power, oppression, and also belief."

"In my opinion, rather than letting it disperse spontaneously, we should actively gather it together."

The female demon laid out her thoughts clearly and logically: "The Eastern Kingdom now has countless cities, towns, and settlements. Each place has a leader—a village lord, a town lord, or a city lord—who is governed by Zenken-kyō."

"These leaders don't need to be particularly powerful, but they need to excel in their administrative work."

"After all, fear gathers around those who believe in him, and their strength can quickly increase."

They gather out of fear, and they disperse out of fear.

According to Jieluo, this power could quickly improve local security, while also enhancing the leader's attention to the local people's livelihood and his loyalty to Inuyasha.

Those who possess only the means to govern but lack the power to protect themselves will surely be devoted to the Eastern Kingdom.

She hesitated for a moment, then, under Inuyasha's admiring gaze, continued to organize her thoughts.

"Furthermore, within the Shinto shrine system, a military lord and a war lord should be established."

"Within the entire territory of the Eastern Kingdom, from the border to the heartland, every shrine that enshrines the god of lapis lazuli should have the eight classes of Yama from Rashomon."

The official name of the Rashomon Army is the Eight Divisions of Yama Army, and the commander of each army is "Warlord Yama," with the lowest rank being [Moonlight Condensation Qi].

territory.

The leader of the Yama army is Yura.

"When the fear of the general and the fear of the local people combine, the power of the whole country can flow like rivers into the Yangtze River and eventually converge on you."

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After Jielu finished speaking, she turned her head to look at Kikyo, blinked slightly and said, "I'm done. It's your turn."

The priestess listened quietly to what Jieluo had to say, then raised her eyes and spoke in a clear, crisp voice.

"Gelora's way is spread out from the ground, from the outside in. So I will descend from the heavens, from the inside out."

Her gaze fell on Inuyasha.

"I have reviewed the sacrificial techniques left by Chun. Although they are full of evil spirits, the framework of that contract is quite valuable."

"Back then, Tsubaki sacrificed her soul to gain the power of a demon. Over the years, I have also found a way to reverse this, and with the unexpected joy of fear, I have now found a definite solution."

Under Inuyasha's delighted gaze, Kikyo said in a deep voice, "Using your power as the anchor and the spiritual power of the priestesses as the fulcrum, let's establish a two-way contract."

"You gather the faith of the entire Eastern Kingdom, and you yourself are the greatest fear in the world. If this fear were distributed to the shrine maidens of various shrines through the thread of the contract..."

"With your power, the priestesses cultivate faster; with the fear and support of the priestesses, your foundation deepens and your power becomes more immense."

"They complement each other, far better than one person carrying the weight of the entire Eastern Kingdom alone."

Kikyo was actually quite happy as she said this. Human lifespan is ultimately short, and if she wanted to be with Inuyasha for a long time, she had to overcome the lifespan barrier.

"At the same time, the essence of the contract—that it can preserve youth and increase lifespan—remains unchanged."

The priestess revealed the true essence of this system: "If fear can be manipulated flexibly, then surely it can also manipulate human life."

As for how to mobilize them and whose people to mobilize, Kikyo didn't say, but everyone present was shrewd and knew exactly what was going on, yet no one dared to break their tacit understanding.

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for me.

Kikyo has a kind side, but she also has a selfish side.

This is what a real, living person looks like.

"Then let's do it."

Inuyasha sealed the deal with a single blow.

Soon after, Kikyo became the first priestess to sign a sacred contract with a half-demon.

After the unification of the Kanto region, various final matters were settled one after another, and the days flowed slowly into the late summer and early autumn of the following year, like a river overflowing its banks.

Within the capital city, a gate of light, transformed from the Mirror of Time, stands in the center of the courtyard.

There were five figures before the gate of light.

The wolf demon's steel teeth stood ramrod straight, its fur gleaming glossy in the sunlight.

He crossed his arms, a wide, barely suppressed smile spreading across his face, his tail swishing gently behind him like a hunting dog just released from its cage, his entire being radiating an air of eager anticipation.

Inuyasha fulfilled part of his promise: he awakened Ayame's spirit armor, enabling her to enter the realm of the Sun Wheel Celestial Phenomenon and strengthen the wolf demon clan.

This sweet offer was like a bucket of hot oil poured on Steel Teeth's heart. Faced with the invitation, he was so enraged that he didn't even hesitate and immediately agreed.

Beside him was a young monk dressed in a gray robe, the cuffs of which were somewhat worn. His hands were wrapped with layers of talisman strips, and his eyes held a look that had become more resolute after repeated trials.

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He is the successor of the Wind Cave, the new generation of Wind Cave Mage.

Even knowing that his father's death was inextricably linked to Rashomon, he still chose to stand under Inuyasha's command.

In order to find a way for the family to survive in the gap between the throbbing of the blade and the wind.

Right in the center is the Black Witch, Tsubaki.

Her dark robes made her face appear even whiter, and the sun on her shoulder shone slightly in the light, making her aura even more imposing.

The black priestess, who was originally a contracted beast, trained in yoga with Inuyasha for many years, and naturally awakened her Spirit Dress 0.

With her talent only slightly inferior to Kikyo's, it was only natural for Tsubaki to advance to the [Solar Phenomenon].

She didn't want to come at all, but she couldn't refuse Inuyasha, so she became the leader of the five.

The fourth figure was Lei Ming, the chieftain of the Thunder Beast Clan, with broad shoulders and a sturdy back, his steps as imposing as a mountain.

His self-awareness was as calm as an ancient well that had not seen a ripple for many years.

Since his wife was resurrected by Inuyasha, his loyalty speaks for itself.

On the far right, Wu Nu stood silently.

Her face was as smooth as paper, with no prominent features, yet the aura around her was as gentle and ever-changing as ripples on water.

A thousand faces are hidden beneath her body; today she is human, tomorrow a beast, and the day after tomorrow she can take on any form.

She is a haven where half-demon occasionally lingers.

Inuyasha stood with his hands behind his back before the gate of light, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the five people, taking in their expressions, postures, and the faint light in their eyes, before raising his voice.

"The five of you were personally selected by me."

"Go to another dimension to pave the way, establish a foundation, and take root for me. Once you have succeeded, I will personally deliver to you the answer you each sought—whether it be power, liberation, or something else."

After he finished speaking, he slightly turned to the side, revealing the portal behind him that was emitting a ghostly light.

"The gate of light will open again in a year, and we look forward to your triumphant return."

"Please rest assured, sir!"

"The wolf demons are fearless!"

Steel Teeth was the first to take a step, walking towards the portal without looking back.

Master Fengxue clasped his hands together, holding a tin staff, and followed, his steps heavy.

Tsubaki raised her head, glanced at the door, then at Inuyasha, and with a sway of her skirt, stepped inside.

Lei Ming bowed respectfully to Inuyasha and stepped inside without saying a word.

"Lord Inuyasha, I'm off."

The woman bent down, her voice like the wind blowing through silk threads, her figure turning into a wisp of smoke, which was swept up by the dim light in the door and melted into it.

The courtyard fell silent once more.

Inuyasha watched the five disappear, then reached out and summoned a portal that closed, transforming into a palm-sized Mirror of Time, which returned to his palm.

He wasn't lying.

The energy required to open a dimensional portal and to maintain personnel traversing it are vastly different.

Before the five people officially set off, he had repeatedly tested the stability of the dimensional channel and the energy carrying capacity limit, and personally verified them.

This is why the strategic plan, originally scheduled to start the previous year, was dragged out until the middle of the following year.

Once a year is the limit that can be achieved at present.

As the Eastern Kingdom expands its operations, the total amount of fear is indeed steadily increasing, but consumption is also rising accordingly.

The key to truly securing the passage to the Nurarihyon world isn't actually on the Eastern side—it's on the other side of the door.

If the entire population of modern society could be brought under rule, what a magnificent sight that would be!

Inuyasha even believed that with that momentum, the gate between the two worlds would be permanently solidified.

"This matter is temporarily resolved, and I hope it goes as I wish."

The red-clad half-demon lowered his eyes, and with a flick of his fingertips, a small emerald green ball rolled around in his palm.

The sphere is translucent, and the soul of the sacred tree can be faintly seen inside, sleeping peacefully.

Since the two sides could not reach a consensus, Inuyasha was too lazy to waste words and decided to let the Buddha sleep first, and then develop spiritual magic later.

If you live long enough, all problems related to the Buddha will cease to be problems.

Thinking this, Inuyasha returned to the stone steps of the Ruri Shrine.

The late summer breeze passes through the torii gate, carrying the warm, lingering scent of cicadas as their song fades.

He walked a few steps along the approach, and his gaze inadvertently rose up, where he saw a familiar figure standing under the corridor ahead.

"maple!"

Her face remains beautiful, but the heroic spirit between her brows and eyes has been worn away by time, instead adding a touch of dignified and leisurely composure.

It seems that in the ten years since Inuyasha's awakening, time has not left any marks on Kaede's face, only her charm remains.

Like a jar of wine buried for years, when the mud seal is lifted, its aroma wafts out on its own.

Kikyo's contracted beast, well, the contract plan has been in effect for over a year.

With her inner knot untied, Feng looked at Inuyasha walking towards her in the sunlight. Her eyes were bright and clear, like the surface of water illuminated by the late summer sun, clear and bright, without a trace of gloom.

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