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

Although it is unclear what happened, all the phenomena at this moment indicate that someone is targeting the Kusanagi Sword!

"Don't think about it!"

Without hesitation, Shimizu Asahi stretched out his palm and grasped the hilt of the divine weapon with lightning speed. However, as soon as he touched the weapon, a vast and boundless power suddenly erupted from the blade, and he was instantly blasted away by the blade without any preparation!

"Oh no, the Kusanagi Sword doesn't acknowledge me!"

His expression suddenly changed. If he wasn't recognized by the artifact, he couldn't touch it, and if he couldn't touch it, he couldn't take it back... The situation seemed to be getting a little troublesome.

But just as he was thinking this, a terrifying demonic power suddenly spread, like an endless sea, freezing the entire space in that instant.

Whether it was a sweeping storm or a speeding divine weapon, they were all brutally suppressed!

Qingshui Chaoyang subconsciously turned around, and there, before the offering table, stood a princess with white hair and a white tail, dressed in white with a red skirt, quietly raising her arm...

With a wave of her hand, power spreads, and space submits under her oppressive aura. This is the Demon King, the Demon King who will establish a kingdom and become the Lord of the Sea! Even though she is not yet mature and composed, her strength is still unparalleled!

Seeing Reiko make her move, Shimizu Asahi breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness, he still has Reiko with him. If he were alone, the Murakumo Sword would have been stolen today.

However, he knew things weren't that simple. Since the other party dared to steal the divine artifact, it meant he had come prepared and definitely had a backup plan. So, he whispered, "Lingzi, can you find his location?"

“No.” Reiko frowned slightly, her tone somewhat serious: “This power has no source… we can’t find who is controlling it.”

"No root cause? Hidden so deeply...?"

The black-haired boy narrowed his eyes, a deep thought flashing across his pupils. After a long while, he said, "Then let's retrieve the Kusanagi Sword first. The commotion here has probably already attracted the attention of the priestesses. We need to leave quickly."

"Ok!"

The girl nodded gently, and then with a flick of her hand, boundless demonic power instantly transformed into a gravitational force, reclaiming the divine artifact.

Then, with a casual push from her slender hand, the Kusanagi Sword landed back on the sword rack.

Not only the Kusanagi Sword, but also the Yasakani no Magatama was returned by Shimizu Asahi... Chapter 299 Orochi: My name is Shimizu Asahi

After returning the artifact, the two quickly left the main hall.

Before leaving, Shimizu Asahi sensed the lives of the guards lying on the ground and checked their condition. Fortunately, the enormous demonic power seemed to have ignored them, merely stunning them with brute force before seizing their swords. Therefore, they were all still alive.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief and quickly left. Shortly after they left, the priestesses who had sensed the trouble in the main hall arrived one after another.

Looking at the fallen guards and the extinguished palace, tension and worry appeared in their eyes. However, when the candles were lit and they saw that the two divine artifacts were still intact, their tension and worry subsided.

Thankfully, the artifact is still there.

However, after calming down, they suddenly became enraged.

This is Izumo Taisha Shrine, the most important shrine in Izumo Province, and the shrine that the people of Izumo yearn for. Even the imperial palace cannot compare to it! Yet, such an incomparably important place has been invaded by invaders!?

Even if the other party didn't take the artifact, this is still a blatant provocation!

Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!

"Investigate! I need all the information about today's intruders by tomorrow morning!"

The elderly witch at the head of the group lightly lifted her cane, the wooden tip landing on the ground with a crisp sound, and then, an aura as deep as the ocean swept in!

"Yes, Lord Divine Child!"

The other shrine maidens immediately responded, then turned and left to investigate who had entered the shrine that night.

However, just as they turned around, an indescribably savage force suddenly struck, blasting them away without warning. Their slender figures fell heavily to the ground like kites with broken strings!

"who!?"

The sudden change caused the aged witch's expression to change drastically. She turned around angrily, but before her gaze could even focus, the purple demonic power ruthlessly attacked!

"boom!!!"

The demonic power and spiritual power collided, and the faint golden light and faint purple aura were like two barriers colliding, instantly illuminating the entire hall!

"Who are you!"

The divine child held the wooden staff in front of him, his cloudy and aged eyes reflecting the young man who gave off a sunny and cheerful feeling, yet also carried a sinister smile, like a villain.

Faced with her question, the conflicted young man grinned and uttered his name...

"Clear water, rising sun!"

......

"Phew... this should be fine."

Below the stone steps of Izumo Taisha, Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Reiko, who had left the main hall, reappeared. They looked at the shrine, which had been lit up with lanterns at some point, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Luckily I walked fast; if I had been slower, I probably would have been seen.

"But... who exactly was the person who just snatched the Ame-no-Murakumo sword? Could he be the one who stole the Yasakani no Magatama three hundred years ago?"

"But if his goal is the Yasakani no Magatama, then why would he want to steal the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi?"

After leaving Izumo Taisha, he couldn't help but think about what had just happened.

From what he knew about history, Izumo Taisha was indeed invaded, but the person only took the Yasakani no Magatama and did nothing else... Hmm? Wait, he seemed to vaguely remember that the person who took the Yasakani no Magatama three hundred years ago also slaughtered the Sasaki clan, who ruled Izumo Province at the time!

Although the entire Sasaki clan was not wiped out, the daimyo at the time was killed, plunging Izumo Province into chaos for several months.

Could it be that the one who did all this was that guy in the shadows?

Realizing this, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but rub his chin, realizing that his trip to Izumo was going to be in trouble.

Seeing Shimizu Asahi's serious and solemn expression, Reiko paused for a moment before comforting him, "Shimizu, you failed this time, but you'll do it next time. Even if someone tries to disturb you again, with preparation, I can make sure no one notices."

“Next time, it might not be so easy… Since Susanoo-no-Mikoto retired a thousand years ago, he has been living in Izumo Taisha. Although he spends most of his time traveling, no one knows whether he will return to Izumo Taisha next time. Besides, the theft of a sacred artifact is not something that can be easily ignored. Even if Susanoo-no-Mikoto does not return, Lady Kushinada will probably return.”

Shimizu Asahi shook his head helplessly, then added, "Besides, even if we obtain the divine artifact, there will likely be people who try to harm us..."

"You mean... we should deal with the person who just made the move first?" Reiko asked uncertainly.

"Well, this matter needs to be discussed more carefully. Let's go back first."

After thinking for a while without coming up with any good ideas, the black-haired boy decided to go back first.

Immediately afterwards, the two quietly left Izumo Taisha.

......

"Cough, cough..."

The relit main hall fell into darkness once more. The priestess of Izumo Taisha collapsed to the ground, blood gushing from her mouth and staining her robes in the blink of an eye.

Before her eyes, the alluring and bewitching young man was approaching step by step.

"Hehehe... The head priest of Izumo Taisha is really getting worse with each generation. He used to be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods, but now he can't even compare to the demons."

His faint chuckle was tinged with undisguised disdain, and his eyes were cold and ruthless.

"Hmm... I haven't lost yet!"

Her aged face contorted with boundless rage. She was the representative of the gods, chosen by Susanoo, the lord of Izumo Taisha. To insult her was to insult Susanoo! She would not allow anyone, in any form, to insult the god they worshipped!

"Get out of here!"

Fueled by rage, the fallen goddess rose again. She launched an attack with all her might, attempting to blast this man who had insulted the gods from the hall. However, the young man simply waved his hand, and a power seemingly capable of freezing even the soul silently spread...

Suddenly, a massive and terrifying force slammed into the God Lord, whose consciousness went blank for a moment, like a movie with a broken frame.

Without any resistance, she was sent flying backwards.

The withered, aged figure slammed into the offering table like a cannonball, knocking it over and shaking the statue... Chapter 297, Section 300: Slaughter of the Royal Family

"Out of control."

Disdain and low laughter echoed in the dark hall. He, transformed into clear water and rising sun, mocked the Izumo deity as if he were an ant trying to shake a tree.

Although she didn't fall after that attack, the immense power left her disoriented and exhausted.

The Divine Child of Izumo has been utterly defeated...

Ignoring the powerless Izumo prince, the guy who called himself Shimizu Asahi walked to the broken altar. Looking at the peacefully sleeping divine artifact, a smile involuntarily appeared on his arrogant and wicked face.

With a wave of his hand, the Yasakani no Magatama and the Kusanagi no Tsurugi flew towards him. Soon, the two divine weapons, gleaming with sharp, cold light and chilling blade energy, fell into his hands.

Looking at the blade, which defied description, the man finally burst out laughing.

"Hehehe... Millions of years, I've waited for tens of millions of years, and finally this moment has arrived. Ox-Head, what you've gained from me, you'll eventually have to return!"

"Consider this eight-foot-long jade magatama as interest for all these years!"

"Hahaha..."

A wild laugh echoed across the sky, and a dark, malevolent aura filled the entire hall. Having obtained what he wanted, he left without hesitation.

But no one saw that, along with him, the terrifying giant serpent that had been coiled around the temple also disappeared...

......

The next morning, Shimizu Asahi woke up on time. He rubbed his tired eyes, yawned, and then woke up Reiko beside him.

After washing up and having breakfast, the two prepared to visit Izumo Taisha Shrine again. However, the moment they stepped onto the street, an unpleasant atmosphere quietly enveloped them.

"What's going on with this aura...?"

The somber atmosphere made the two of them frown, and they subconsciously looked at each other—they both saw a strange and serious look in each other's eyes.

It was as if something had happened.

Turning their gaze away, they arrived at the main street, which had been bustling yesterday but was nearly deserted today. After looking around, Shimizu Asahi stopped a hurried Izumo man and asked, "Friend, what happened here? Why has it suddenly become like this today?"

"Don't you know yet? The palace has been burned down! The king and many princesses and ladies-in-waiting have all died there! The kingdom of Izumo is about to undergo a major upheaval!"

After saying this with nervousness and worry, the commoner walked past the two men without hesitation and left without any intention of explaining in detail.

Neither Shimizu nor Asahi intended to stop him.

Because they... were terrified by the news!

"The ruler of Izumo Province...is dead!?"

A long, drawn-out sound rang out, and Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but gasp, his heart filled with indescribable turmoil.

What happened? Why did the ruler of Izumo suddenly die? Why did the palace catch fire?