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

No one can stop him from moving forward!

Then the next moment...

"boom!!!"

An uncontrollable force emanated from the soles of his feet, causing the oppressive surface of the pool, which was filled with clear water and the rising sun, to explode with a deafening roar!

It moved! Under this terrifying pressure, Shimizu Asahi took a step forward!

Despite the difficulty of each step, he still managed to muster his own unique aura.

With steps as heavy as a thousand pounds and the momentum of raging waves, Shimizu Asahi finally stood opposite the Lord of Arakawa.

"Let it begin, Lord of Arakawa!"

"Haha, that's how it has to be! Only this way is it more interesting, humans!" Chapter 211, Section 208: You didn't expect this, did you? This is my true method.

The mountain forest is quiet and peaceful in the early morning. The vitality of all things seems to still be immersed in the embrace of the night, and peace and tranquility envelop this land.

However, without any warning or expectation, a sudden loud noise shattered the tranquility of the morning!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The continuous sounds echoed all around, fiercely awakening the dormant life force, and all the creatures in the mountains looked towards a certain place in the mountains.

Meanwhile, an exhilarating battle is unfolding...

Above the tranquil pool, the clear water and the sun rise and the Lord of the Arakawa stand facing each other, their imposing aura still surging like a raging storm. The surrounding space seems to have frozen, with no sound of wind or noise, except for the sound of the waterfall falling continuously and the constantly swaying surface of the pool!

"boom!!!"

Suddenly, a fierce wind howled and air surged. The auras of Shimizu Asahi and Arakawa no Nushi erupted almost simultaneously. Invisible waves collided with a deafening roar, and then, without warning, there was another deafening explosion.

The clear pool beneath their feet suddenly exploded as if detonated by a bomb, sending clear, shimmering waves soaring into the sky.

However, the two seemed completely oblivious, continuing to stare at each other.

His dignified face was now filled with deep excitement, and the Lord of Arakawa was barely able to contain his excitement.

Shimizu Asahi is getting stronger, constantly growing stronger under his pressure. From initially being overwhelmed by his aura, to later adapting to it, and finally launching a counterattack...

In just three minutes, he underwent an unimaginable transformation!

No... it shouldn't be called a transformation. In fact, the Lord of Arakawa wasn't lying. The aura he released was no different from that of Shimizu Asahi. He said that he would suppress his strength to the same level as Shimizu Asahi.

Even so, there is still a huge gap between Shimizu Asahi and him.

He is the lord of the Arakawa River, the strongest water demon who conquered the sea a hundred years ago. His aura was forged in the midst of mountains of corpses and seas of blood. How could Shimizu Asahi, a mere sixteen-year-old green student, possibly compare to that intense and solidified killing intent?

However, Shimizu Asahi adapted... He successfully adapted to his own momentum and responded to himself!

Even the slightest response proves his progress!

"Hey, human, do you still have any energy left? The battle hasn't even started yet!"

An excited voice broke the frozen atmosphere, and Arakawa's master laughed heartily.

"Of course!"

The boy, who rarely showed his gentle demeanor, responded in kind.

The instant he finished speaking, they moved at the same time!

Power surged from the soles of their feet, and the two leaped out like lightning. They stared excitedly at each other as the clear pool beneath their feet shattered, sending droplets of water flying everywhere.

However, the flying water droplets did not fall. As if drawn by some mysterious force, they gathered in the hands of Shimizu Asahi and Arakawa no Nushi.

Two water jets appeared silently, and then, in the next moment, the blades rang out in unison!

The blade, formed from condensed water droplets, emitted a sound like steel clashing!

The real battle has finally begun!

With his mind focused and forgetting about winning or losing, Shimizu Asahi's face lit up with excitement, his eyes blazing. This was his first encounter with the Demon King!

The excitement in my heart was overwhelming, and the blade in my hand trembled.

"Even the power is exactly the same... You've completely seen through my strength."

At the point where the water blades met, where their gazes converged, dark eyes and deep blue eyes stared at each other directly and equally!

"If this is all the strength you have, then this battle will be over very soon!"

Arakawa's master exerted force with his arm, and the sudden attack shattered Shimizu Asahi's strength. The boy was not surprised, or rather, he had expected it. The moment the force struck, he stepped on the surface of the pool and retreated. The fierce waves did not affect him at all.

Like a falling leaf, Qing Shui Chao Yang lightly stopped on the lake surface, but the moment his feet touched the water, he rushed forward again.

"No, this battle won't end so easily!"

Facing the approaching youth, the Lord of Arakawa grinned. He stood still, unmoved as a mountain, as if responding to all changes with unchanging principles.

Shimizu Asahi didn't give him time to observe. In that instant, he closed the distance between them, and the water blade in his hand slashed down at an extremely tricky angle.

The water demon gripped its longsword tightly and, without hesitation, raised it to clash. The blades collided once more, the same forces clashing once more. But this time, a cunning glint appeared in Qing Shui Chao Yang's eyes.

From an angle unnoticed by the Lord of Arakawa, a fist formed from flowing water quietly appeared.

Shimizu Asahi understood that in a simple contest of strength, he was no match for the Lord of Arakawa. Even if their strength and speed were equal, the Lord of Arakawa's experience was far beyond his reach. In a pure battle, he would undoubtedly lose.

However, he is not only a warrior, but also an Onmyoji. His true skill lies in his mastery of various Onmyoji techniques!

That's his only way to win!

'I'll take the first city! Lord of Arakawa!'

With an expectant expression, the water surged silently towards them. Seeing the water demon still unresponsive, a hint of joy welled up within them.

My choice was not wrong!

But at that moment, a tremendous force struck his abdomen without warning. The sudden force made his pupils shrink, and then he was sent flying backward!

Although it was unclear how the attack came about, the attack he had gathered arrived the instant he was launched!

"Thinking of the same thing... wait... ha, as expected of the Lord of Arakawa, am I still a step behind?"

As his feet touched the surface of the pool, the immense force stirred up waves, but Qing Shui Chao Yang managed to stop his backward movement with sheer willpower.

At the same time, his face became increasingly excited.

"Such petty tricks won't fool me." The water demon, who had easily blocked Shimizu Asahi's attack, revealed a cold smile. "Hey, human, you don't actually think these little tricks will work on me, do you? Huh?"

"Stop with these little tests! Let me see your real skills!"

"as you wish!"

Almost instantly, the moment the Lord of Arakawa finished speaking, Shimizu Asahi's triumphant laughter suddenly rang out!

Along with the laughter came a gasp of surprise from the Lord of Arakawa.

"What's this!?"

At Arakawa no Nushi's feet, countless vines formed from the water suddenly emerged from the calm surface of the pool. They grabbed Arakawa no Nushi's ankles and pulled him into the pool with a sudden burst of strength!

"This is my true preparation, Lord of Arakawa!"

On the lake's surface, the boy grinned. (Chapter 212, Section 209: I said it's not over, so it's not over.)

The Lord of Arakawa is the strongest water demon who conquered the sea. His terror is beyond words. Even with his strength suppressed, he is still enough to make Shimizu Asahi extremely cautious.

Even if ordinary tricks could fool him, he could still neutralize the attack the moment it was about to hit him.

Therefore, Shimizu Asahi came up with the idea of ​​deceiving everyone.

First, use one move to attract his attention, then use another move to trap him. As long as he can't exert any force, he can only passively take the beating!

What Shimizu Asahi thought of was pulling him into the clear pool.

"The flowing water will crush your body, the ice will cut off your control, and this clear pool is the endless sea in your eyes!"

The boy's eyes were piercing, and he laughed heartily. Deep blue talismans were constantly swirling around him, and spiritual power was continuously erupting from his body.

Although this is the territory of the Lord of Arakawa, and although the Lord of Arakawa is a water demon of Arakawa, no one stipulates that the Lord of Arakawa can definitely take the initiative in Arakawa, and no one stipulates that the water demon of Arakawa will not die in Arakawa!

With enough strength, all external factors can be avoided!

At this moment, Qingshui Chaoyang is in control!

Just as he just said, he first used ice to sever the Lord of the Arakawa's control over the water flow, and then used spiritual power to control the water flow. The Lord of the Arakawa can no longer regain control of the water flow!

"I see... So this is how you suppress me? Not a bad idea!"

"But... don't underestimate me! Human!"

Beneath the pool, within an ice sphere three meters in diameter, the Lord of Arakawa was feeling an immense, relentless pressure.

The feeling of being unable to move stimulated his body and nerves; he hadn't felt... the sensation of being oppressed in a long time!

But it is precisely because he has not felt this way for so long that he becomes even more excited!

This is the kind of battle he wants: a battle where the forces are evenly matched, neither side can gain the upper hand, and the blood stains the rivers!

An overwhelming surge of demonic power roared forth like a hurricane, forcing the waters that had been pressing down on the Lord of Arakawa to reveal a sliver of space. It was this sliver of space that allowed the Lord of Arakawa to seize the opportunity to counterattack.

"Human beings are prone to breaking when they are too rigid, and excess is as bad as deficiency. Overly tyrannical oppression is a great taboo!"

"not good!"

On the lake, Qing Shui Chaoyang's expression changed. Realizing something was wrong, he hurriedly mobilized his spiritual power to compress the water flow, attempting to suppress the water demon once again.

However, the Lord of Arakawa, having seized the opening, would not give him another chance. His savage demonic power, as powerful as the ocean, broke through the water in an instant, erupting with a deafening roar, and a terrifying shockwave swept over once again.

The surging water turned into raindrops and fell, while the violent wind raged and destroyed everything in its path. The black-haired boy raised his arm to shield himself, his dark eyes fixed on the scene obscured by the water curtain.

It's coming... The attack from the Lord of Arakawa is coming!

"boom!"

From within the still swaying curtain of water, an almost imperceptible sound seemed to emanate. Qing Shui Chao Yang twitched his ears, and his vigilance returned.

But... when a drop of water fell from the sky and cleverly obscured his vision, a sense of crisis arose...

"boom!!!!"

The shockwave sliced ​​through the air once more, and his body pressed against the water's surface again. An indescribable force slammed into his body!