How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

"Alright, let's go."

"it is good."

Shimizu Asahi immediately stopped the conversation and didn't ask any further questions.

Their purpose in coming here was, after all, to exorcise the snake demon.

The three continued along the winding path.

The uphill intersection where they had just been was not far from the snake mound; it was probably another kilometer or two away, and with the three of them walking, they could finish that journey in five minutes.

Exactly five minutes later, the three entered the area of ​​the Snake Tomb.

Walking through the utterly silent snake tomb, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but frown.

His dark eyes swept around, and after scanning the area, he looked at Kyogoku Munemitsu beside him.

"Senior brother, it looks very quiet here. Are you sure we're in the right place?"

"Don't worry, junior brother, this is just the surface. The snake tomb we're going to is down below."

Leading the two to the center of the snake mound, Kyogoku Munemitsu mobilized his spiritual energy. He raised his arm, chanted an incantation, and then a 'gate' large enough for one person to pass through appeared on the ground.

"This is....."

"The art of deviating from the rules."

Kyogoku Munemitsu revealed what Shimizu Asahi was about to say in advance.

The middle-aged man said with a hint of pride, "If the snake demon's aura were to spread, it would surely cause chaos in the city. Therefore, I set up this antidote in advance to cover up the demonic aura."

"So it was Fang Wei's technique... Senior brother's consideration was indeed thorough." The black-haired youth said with some amazement.

The technique of concealing space is a spell that can be used to trap people or escape. However, this spell is very profound, and many Onmyoji cannot use it well.

Even Shimizu Asahi did not fully master Fang Wei's technique.

"Hehe, let's go, to the real Serpent's Tomb!"

After showing off his skills to his junior brother, Kyogoku Munemitsu stepped into the entrance of the spell with satisfaction.

Shimizu Asahi and Aonobo exchanged a glance, and then followed closely behind.

Just like passing through the gate, the two only felt the sensation of falling for a moment before stepping back onto the ground.

However, when they looked up and took in their surroundings, they instinctively frowned.

What came into view was a world shrouded in darkness.

The sky was black, the earth was black, and everything in sight was dyed pitch black.

The demonic energy permeating the air radiated endless malice, and the two clearly felt that this world was rejecting them.

"Is this... the real Snake Tomb?" Chapter 159, Section 162: Would you mind if I got to know them first?

"This is such an annoying feeling..."

Sensing the deep malice surrounding him, the boy couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

"It seems this is your first time visiting the Snake Tomb, Junior Brother."

Perhaps he had grown accustomed to the malice here, Kyogoku Munemitsu was not uncomfortable. He patted Shimizu Asahi on the shoulder and then said, "These snake demons have been sealed for more than three hundred years. In these three hundred years, they have been cursing humans every moment, and their resentment and anger have been vented without reservation."

"Under their resentment, the snake mound has become what it is today."

"Although I don't know what kind of snake mound you're thinking of, this is what our snake mound in Izumo is like."

“Although I expected this wouldn’t be a friendly place, I didn’t expect the resentment here to be this intense.” Shimizu Asahi shook his head slightly, a serious look on his face: “It really needs to be resolved as soon as possible, senior brother.”

"I think so too."

The middle-aged man nodded seriously.

But the next moment, he laughed again and said, "Of course, even though the situation is quite critical now, you don't need to be too nervous. I haven't been idle for the past month. Once I choose to start a war, it means that I am fully confident."

"Hehe, don't worry, senior brother, I'm not that easily nervous. I just think it's better to get things done as soon as possible."

The boy responded with a smile.

"Is that so? Then it seems that Senior Brother is overthinking things. Haha, let's go, Master Qingfang is just ahead."

After a brief conversation, the three continued on their way.

Although this world has been tainted by endless resentment, if you look closely, you can still find the outline of what the world once was.

This place has a very standard cemetery structure.

Quiet little trees, tranquil path, delicate flowers, and that round tomb.

Stepping on the pebbly path whose shape was no longer discernible, the three of them quickly arrived at the end of the place.

"Is that the place where the snake demon is sealed?"

Even without Kyogoku Munemitsu's reminder, Shimizu Asahi noticed the circular tomb mound immediately.

"The demonic aura is so strong... Chaoyang, the monsters here are incredibly powerful!"

Sensing the black demonic energy emanating from the tomb, Qing Nufang, who had remained silent until now, spoke solemnly.

"Yes, I felt it too."

The black-haired boy narrowed his eyes; he felt pressure from the tomb.

Even the seal of the snake mound could put pressure on him; the two demons inside were probably about as strong as the demon-possessed Kidomaru.

Gazing intently at the terrifying tomb, Shimizu Chaoyang approached step by step.

As they drew closer, he became increasingly able to see the tomb more clearly.

It was indeed just an ordinary tomb, with nothing particularly interesting about it except for the countless yin-yang barriers depicted on it.

It seems that the only thing worth noting is the snake demon inside the tomb.

Of course, his dark eyes continued to scan the tomb, and after confirming that there was nothing worth observing in the tomb, Shimizu Asahi shifted his gaze to the 'person' sitting cross-legged in front of the tomb.

Indeed, in this repulsive world, before the tomb that sealed the serpent demon, sat a remarkably quiet 'person'.

A young man wearing a straw hat and monk's robes, with faint red marks painted on his face and around his eyes.

If I'm not mistaken, he should be the powerful monk that Kyogoku Munemitsu mentioned.

Qingshui Chaoyang made this guess in his heart.

Well, such speculation is actually meaningless, since only Aoandon is guarding this place, and only one person is sitting here. The answer is already quite obvious.

However, the very next second after he made his guess, as if to prove his guess, Kyogoku Munemitsu walked up to him happily.

"Master, I've arrived."

A slightly excited voice broke the deathly silence, and the man sitting cross-legged in front of the tomb opened his eyes.

Pale brown eyes appeared in this black world.

"Your Majesty, this humble monk has been waiting for quite some time."

A calm and steady voice rang out softly, and the young man stood up quietly, raising one hand and bowing.

Then, his gaze fell on the black-haired boy and the blue-haired girl.

"Are these two the Onmyoji invited by His Majesty? At this meeting, my name is Ao-Bōzu. You may simply call me Ao-Bōzu."

"Originally, I should have personally greeted you two to express my gratitude for your help. However, the monsters in the Snake Tomb are extremely ferocious, and I was unable to escape. Therefore, I can only ask you two to make this extra trip. I hope you will forgive me."

"Master, you're too kind. To be honest, I should be thanking you for helping my senior brother."

In response to Aobozu's polite words, Shimizu Asahi also responded politely. He briefly introduced himself and Aobozu, and then looked at the tomb mound again.

"Master, what's the situation now? How much longer can the seal hold?"

"This humble monk is not quite sure either. If the two monsters in the tomb stop causing trouble, the current seal alone can trap them. But if they break through the seal again, this humble monk can only hold on for another five days even if he tries his best."

After thinking for a moment, Aoba gave this answer.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Shimizu, I believe we must act as soon as possible."

"Please rest assured, Master. Preparations are in their final stages, and we believe we can take action in just two more days."

Seeing that Aobozu reminded him again, Kyogoku Munemitsu also replied earnestly.

"That's good then..."

The young man breathed a slight sigh of relief. As long as Kyogoku Munemitsu was taking things seriously, the extermination plan was already halfway to success.

Although the opponents are two powerful demons who are about to enter the realm of demon kings, even legendary demon kings can be defeated. Moreover, they have not yet entered the realm of demon kings.

"So, His Majesty, is there some important matter between you and Mr. Shimizu this time?"

After relaxing a little, Aobozu showed a hint of doubt again.

Although he was waiting for Shimizu Asahi's arrival, that was just news of his arrival in Shenmen County. Once he arrived in Shenmen County, he could feel a little more at ease, as there was no need for Shimizu Asahi to come here.

"Ah, it's nothing, I just wanted to find out the objectives of this extermination mission."

The boy looked at the young man, a gentle smile appearing on his handsome, sunny face.

"Master, would you mind if I got to know the two monsters inside beforehand?" Chapter 163, Section 160: Come Play, Little Guy!

In the dim and silent world, Qing Shui Chaoyang sat quietly cross-legged in front of the tomb mound, his palms pressed against the tombstone, and the spiritual power within his body was being slowly mobilized little by little.

He wanted to get to know the two monsters inside the snake tomb in a simple way.

"This... Mr. Shimizu, are you sure you want to do this?"

Seeing Shimizu Asahi's actions, Aobozu looked worried.

“Those two snake demons are extremely hostile to humans. If you go in rashly, you are very likely to be injured by them. Now that His Majesty’s preparations are almost complete, you should rest well and there is no need to put yourself in danger.”

"That's true, but knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Now that we've accepted the commission, we should do our best to complete the task."

The young man responded with a smile, then paused slightly before continuing, "And don't worry, Master, there are two of us on my side as well."

"Two people?"

The monk blinked, somewhat puzzled, but then he understood after seeing the boy's shifty gaze.