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

"Yes, the crew has done everything they can."

"That's good... Let's keep going, this is the last stretch of the road to Suzuka Mountain!"

The boy took a deep breath, raised his arms high, and shouted, "Let's go!"

P.S.: "The Villainess Second Male Lead Doesn't Want to Be a Simp"

Synopsis: Reborn as Ryan San Anjo, a villain in "Dark Absolute Lockdown," he strives to push the gears of fate forward to avoid a Bad End.

He refused to become a live-in son-in-law and did not follow the plot to kill his adopted sister.

He was preparing for a life of leisure after the start of the school year when he unexpectedly received a top-level divine gift, becoming the focus of the entire school.

only..

[Beep beep beep... Affection strategy has been awakened!]

'Blessing of Rewards - Golden Rain'

...

One day, following aristocratic etiquette, he accompanied the princess on a shopping trip.

"This golden rain is very fitting for you, Your Highness, the Golden Princess."

Meeting the princess's surprised gaze, Ryan greeted her respectfully.

...

The princess's pretty face softened slightly: "Thank you, Ryan."

[Beep beep beep... Affection level is full]

Please win over your fiancée before pursuing the princess.

Ryan: ? ? ? ?

P.S.: This is a book by a friend; interested readers can check it out.

Chapter 223, Section 220: Picking Up a Female Monster at Sea

The enormous ship braved the wind and waves, carrying countless lives as it ventured into a massive storm!

"boom!!!"

A sound like muffled thunder immediately followed, and the huge ship seemed to have hit something incredibly solid. A terrifying tremor came from the bottom of the ship, and the hull even lifted up because of the force!

"Hold on tight! Everyone hold on tight to the ropes, and don't let go!"

At the ship's railing, Kamo no Izu's somewhat calm voice continued to ring out.

Before entering the storm, the sailors had already furled the sails, cleared the planks, and finally used thick ropes to tie themselves to something sturdy.

Although they were able to take refuge in the cabin, the boat needed to be controlled by people, and its course could not be changed by the current. Therefore, some people remained on the deck.

However, the storm was too strong; even they, with their vast experience, had never encountered such a terrifying storm.

The sky was completely swallowed by dark clouds, the sea roared in fury, and the falling raindrops were like pebbles, making their bodies ache. Let alone controlling the ship, they had already exhausted all their strength just staying here.

"As expected of the first test of the outer Suzuka Mountain, even a warship would capsize in a storm like this."

Shimizu Asahi stood unsuspectingly at the bow of the ship, his dark eyes flashing with an extremely solemn expression as he warily scanned his surroundings.

"It doesn't seem to have been formed using demonic power; is it a natural storm domain?"

Ah Li held down her flowing hair with one hand, her eyes darting around as if trying to figure out if she could use her demonic power to stop the storm.

"This isn't a natural domain. This storm seems more like it was caused by an array. Chaoyang, can you see anything about it?"

Qingnvfang glanced at it briefly, then looked towards Qingshui Chaoyang.

They were already prepared when they entered this sea area. They tried to conserve their physical strength and demonic power before the first two trials. The real challenge was the third trial.

Therefore, they must consider how to preserve their strength to the maximum extent.

If this place is a formation, then their best course of action is to break the formation and disperse the storm.

“This is indeed caused by the formation. I can feel the fluctuations of the formation, but I can’t dispel it… This formation covers the entire sea area. Even if we work together, we can’t stop this storm.”

The boy shook his head seriously and said, "The person who set up this barrier probably already guessed that the intruders would use the method of breaking the formation, so they deliberately gave us a difficult problem."

"So all we can do is try our best to protect the ship as it moves forward, hehehe... It's still a day's journey from here to Suzuka Mountain, and I'm starting to get a little interested."

Ibuki's giggles drifted further and further away in the storm, while her nonchalant words seemed to enrage the sea.

The moment she finished speaking, a giant wave crashed in!

A terrifying giant wave, hundreds of meters high and thousands of meters long, surged from the side of the ship like a monstrous monster swallowing mountains and rivers. Its vast and violent aura made the surrounding atmosphere as heavy as the bottom of the sea, and the crisis of death came crashing down!

Upon witnessing this scene, all the crew members on the ship turned pale, as if their hearts had been gripped, their faces as white as blank sheets of paper.

This is the power of nature. No matter how advanced humanity becomes, it remains pitifully weak in the face of nature!

Amidst everyone's horrified gazes, the gigantic wave approached with overwhelming force, and in the blink of an eye, its shadow enveloped the ship...

"Seeing it up close, it is indeed magnificent, sir."

However, faced with this terrifying giant wave, Ibuki-dōji was filled with joy. She gently raised her head, her amethyst-like eyes filled with amazement.

This was a spectacular scene she could never have seen on land.

"Chaoyang, I will freeze the waves, and you will pave the way for the ships."

Unlike Ibuki's relaxed and carefree demeanor, Aonobu's expression turned solemn. She stretched out her palm, and a chilling, white aura emanated from her body, like a howling storm from the north, slowly freezing the impending giant wave...

"Crack!"

The sound of freezing into ice reached their ears, and to the crew's horrified expressions, the towering wave transformed into an ice sculpture!

The crew members were stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with joy. They had thought they would be caught in such a huge wave, but they never expected that the seemingly weak blue-haired girl would freeze the natural disaster with a wave of her hand!

Is this the source of your confidence in going to Suzuka Mountain?

too strong!

However, before their joy could fully blossom, a violent surge suddenly swept over them. The crew members, who had just relaxed, were immediately thrown into disarray by the force of the impact. If they hadn't been tied with ropes, they would probably have already fallen into the sea!

Shaking their heads, the crew members scrambled to their feet in terror. What had happened now?

They instinctively looked up at the clear water and the rising sun, and then they saw something they had never seen before—the giant waves were being parted!

Qingnvfang's freezing technique did not freeze the entire giant wave. The giant wave, which was thousands of meters long and could completely cover everything in sight, was simply beyond her current ability to freeze. Therefore, she chose to freeze the part that was enough to threaten the ship, and left the rest to Shimizu Asahi.

After the ship escaped the danger of being destroyed, Shimizu Asahi and his companions faced the danger of crashing into a giant wave. However, under this crisis, Shimizu Asahi conjured a water blade and actually managed to split the giant wave in two, allowing the ship to pass safely through the separated passage!

"You've worked hard, Master and Qingnufang. How are things? Are you feeling exhausted?"

Having escaped the monstrous waves that were nothing short of a natural disaster, Ibuki-dōji smiled and showed concern for the two of them.

"It's a bit harder than I imagined... The power of the giant wave is too great..." The boy shook his head, his expression becoming increasingly serious. Then, he looked at Qing Nufang, "Qing Nufang, how are you?"

"The demonic power of a yokai is much greater than the spiritual power of an onmyoji. This level is not too difficult for me. However, if it happens a few more times, it's hard to say."

"I think so... However, there probably won't be any more waves of that size, at least not in the near future..."

"Let Qingnvfang and I get through this. Ibuki, you and Ari should conserve your energy."

"Wait, Chaoyang, look over there!?"

After thinking for a while, Shimizu Asahi decided to rely on his own strength and that of Qingnvfang to get through this crisis, but before he could finish speaking, A-Li's astonished voice interrupted him.

The three of them were stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked in the direction Ali was pointing.

On the other side of the parted giant waves, amidst the rolling, dark seawater, a figure appears and disappears... Chapter 224, Section Two Hundred and Twenty-One: The Scorpion Woman

"Those are... the victims?"

Although Shimizu Asahi's eyesight was not as good as Ari's and the other two, he could still see the delicate figure mixed in with the dark seawater. Then, his expression suddenly changed.

"Ibuki, you guys hold the ship, I'm going to rescue him!"

Although it's unclear why a person suddenly appeared in distress, that's not the key point. The key point now is to save lives!

Even Shimizu Asahi wouldn't dare say he could withstand being crashed by the waves coming from this side. This person is very likely on the verge of death, and not a moment can be wasted.

After leaving those words, he jumped off the boat and waded into the waves.

Even though the clear water and rising sun split the giant wave in two, the wave's force did not diminish at all, still sweeping across the surroundings with overwhelming power, and the slender figure swayed precariously in the midst of this giant wave.

He quickly narrowed the distance between the ship and the giant wave and plunged into it without hesitation.

In an instant, the pressure from the sea came from all directions, and even Qing Shui Chaoyang showed signs of losing control of his body.

Fortunately, protected by spiritual energy, he successfully reached the figure. Ignoring the other person's current condition, he grabbed the other person's wrist and charged out of the waves.

Manipulating the water flow, Qing Shui Chao Yang returned to the boat.

He breathed a sigh of relief, then immediately looked at the figure in his arms, wanting to see how he was doing.

But then, my gaze fell on him... or perhaps it should be "she," yes, the person he saved was actually a young girl! And a girl with delicate features, as pure as snow!

Shimizu Asahi was stunned for a moment. He looked at the girl for a long time before gently putting her down.

"Oh dear, it's a monster..."

Ibuki and the other two walked over from the side. Looking at the huge pincers under the pure girl's slender arms and the dark limbs under her long white legs, they all showed expressions of curiosity and confusion.

This is not only a girl, but also a monster... a very strong monster!

"Ibuki, how is she doing? Is she alright?"

However, after a brief moment of surprise, the boy stopped caring. He was more concerned about the girl's safety.

"Hehe, don't worry, sir. This little guy is fine. He just fainted because he stayed in the water for too long. He'll wake up after a short rest."

"Is that so...that's good."

Relieved to receive an affirmative answer, Shimizu Asahi picked up the girl again and said, "Then I'll take her to the cabin so she can rest. I'll be back soon."

"Go and come back quickly. Oh, and by the way, make sure the female crew members help with changing clothes and such."

Ibuki giggled and waved her arms.

Soon, Shimizu Asahi carried the girl to the cabin. Although it was strange that there were guest rooms on the ship, Kamo Tadakatsu had prepared several unoccupied guest rooms on the ship, and he took the girl to one of them.