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

Finally, accompanied by a violent storm that swept across the land, 'he' passed through countless buildings and plunged into the ruins of the backyard! Chapter 307: The Great Serpent: Humans, please me!

His overly excited reaction attracted the attention of the monster and Reiko, who looked at him with surprise or astonishment.

"Oh? Little one, you know me?"

"Shimizu, do you know who he is?"

"Hmm... I know, how could I not know..."

The boy took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and said with a grim expression, "The greatest enemy of Izumo was something whose mere existence threatened the safety of the gods. Ultimately, it was the one whose head was personally severed by the Izumo God Lord... Susanoo-no-Mikoto, when it wreaked havoc in Izumo."

"The evil god... Yamata no Orochi!!!"

"!?What did you say!?"

The name uttered by the boy caused the mermaid princess's expression to change. She looked at the monster, who looked exactly like Shimizu Asahi, with disbelief.

This monster, is it Yamata no Orochi? That Yamata no Orochi that once wreaked havoc on the world and made even the gods tremble!?

Although this was Reiko's first time in human society, the story of Yamata no Orochi was one of the most widely circulated stories, even on the vast ocean.

Everyone has heard His story, everyone knows His power, and even though He was defeated by the God of War Susanoo, no one denies His absolute strength!

This is a monster... capable of wiping out Izumo Province, no, capable of wiping out the entire world!

Damn it, I never expected the enemy this time to be such a monster!

"Hehehe... I sensed a familiar aura from you earlier, and I thought it was my imagination, but now it seems I wasn't mistaken."

The evil god, whose identity had been revealed in a single sentence, laughed unexpectedly. He looked at the clear water and the rising sun, his expression becoming increasingly excited.

"I'm becoming more and more curious about your identity, little one..."

"I'm sorry, I have absolutely no relation to you!"

Clenching his fist, a surge of immense spiritual power rushed forth, and Shimizu Asahi responded as if making a declaration: "Even if there is, they are enemies!"

"Hehe, hahaha... I already guessed that, but what do you plan to do next? You're no match for me now."

The purple aura had spread throughout the entire body of Orochi, and its chilling aura, which made countless people tremble with fear, forcefully suppressed his and Reiko's aura—He, revealing his true power, was now the strongest being!

"Clear water."

Reiko took a few deep breaths, a hint of determination flashing in her pale yellow eyes.

She moved her lips slightly, and a voice shrouded in demonic energy entered Shimizu Asahi's ears.

"What do we do now? It's basically impossible for the two of us to suppress him anymore."

Feeling immense pressure, Reiko had come to understand the current situation. When Orochi got serious, it possessed power comparable to hers, making it virtually impossible to suppress it. Therefore, they needed to make a new choice.

Should we continue fighting, or retreat temporarily?

"..."

The black-haired boy gritted his teeth. He knew very well that even if they continued fighting, they would not be able to stop the Yamata no Orochi. In fact, if they were not careful, he and Reiko would perish here!

If he were alone, he could make a decision without hesitation, but now that Lingzi is still by his side, he has to be responsible for Lingzi's life.

"hateful......"

"Human, you're hesitating, considering what to do... Are you worried you're no match for me? Hehehe... Since you're worried, I'll help you this once!"

The hesitation of Shimizu Asahi was observed by Orochi, who chuckled as if he were a detached observer of the event. As he spoke, a golden light suddenly appeared beside him.

The sudden light immediately drew their attention. They stared intently, and soon, a peculiar greatsword with nine tomoe appeared from the light.

"The Eight-Foot Jade Curved Jewel!"

His pupils contracted slightly, and Shimizu Asahi's already unpleasant expression became even more so. The Yamata no Orochi wielding the Ame-no-Murakumo no Tsurugi was already extremely difficult to deal with, but if the Yasakani no Magatama were added to the mix, they would have no chance of winning!

"Don't be nervous. The Yasakani no Magatama is unwilling to acknowledge me as its master. Even if I obtain it, I will not be able to use its power."

Seemingly anticipating Shimizu Asahi's thoughts, Yamata no Orochi offered an explanation. However, His words seemed both casual and deliberately suggestive, containing a profound meaning that made one wary.

The black-haired boy's eyes flickered. He didn't believe in the Yamata no Orochi. In his many battles with it, he had come to realize just how terrifying it was!

Hidden in the shadows, using others to accomplish everything he desires... He is like darkness itself, and no one has ever seen his true face.

Even now, He still retains His own face.

To believe in Him is to believe in the devil...

But just as he was thinking this, a terrifying sharpness struck him like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, a blade powerful enough to tear everything apart pierced his head!

The ever-vigilant Shimizu Asahi reacted the instant He made his move.

He turned to the side, dodging the attack as if he were strolling in a garden.

At the same time, he reached out and grabbed the dark gold hilt of the sword even faster, as if the weapon itself belonged to him, and the blade, carrying endless sharpness, was easily under his control.

As he took control of the sword, the yellow light instantly dissipated, and the nine-tomoe sword blade clearly came into his view.

Looking at the weapon in his hand, his expression turned to utter astonishment. "Yasakani no Magatama... Yamata no Orochi, what are you trying to do!?"

"Didn't I just say I'm helping you, human?"

"help me?"

"Hehehe... Now, we each have a divine weapon, and the game has returned to a level playing field. So, let's begin our game."

The being bearing the name of an evil god smiled calmly and happily.

"Humanity, this is a game of chasing death. You and I are both prey and hunter, gambling with each other's lives. Whoever hunts down the other first will win this game."

"And the prizes of the game are the magical artifacts in our hands."

"There are only the two of us participating in this game. Ah, I can make an exception and let the mermaid next to you help you. As for the others, hehehe..."

"It is your prerogative to inform the Izumo Grand Shrine or the Izumo Imperial Family about the game. However, if they interfere with our game, I will kill them all without exception."

"Now, the game begins."

"Humans, come and please me!" Chapter 308: Did I steal your daughter? Always targeting me.

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In the quiet night sky, the gentle glow of the moonlight drifted down, enveloping the silent and peaceful city in an atmosphere of tranquility. However, no one was aware that in the heart of the city, within the imperial palace that symbolized royal power, a fierce battle had recently taken place...

Although the battle has ended, the atmosphere that permeated the battlefield remains profound and terrifying.

Shimizu Asahi stood amidst the ruins of the dilapidated imperial harem, his brows furrowed as he gazed at the empty space.

The Yamata no Orochi had already left. After throwing the Yasakani no Magatama to him and declaring the game of hunter and prey, it disappeared without a trace.

Although he wanted to stop Him, it was almost impossible to stop an evil god without any preparation, so he could only watch Him leave.

"Shimizu, what do we do now?"

Reiko transformed back into human form, but her brows, like those of Shimizu Asahi, held a faint air of solemnity.

The words that Yamata no Orochi spoke before he left still echoed in her mind.

This is a game of chase, where both sides are both prey and hunter. Whoever hunts down the other first is the winner.

Playing this hunting game with an evil god is equivalent to fighting for one's life with the Grim Reaper. Even with the Yasakani no Magatama in hand, one must bear unimaginable pressure!

"Things have come to this point, so we can only do as He said."

"The Kusanagi Sword...I will definitely take it back!"

The boy clenched his fists tightly. The Kusanagi Sword was born from the body of the evil god and was the most suitable divine weapon for Him. Once He was resurrected with the power of the divine weapon, it would be almost impossible to kill Him again.

Therefore, he must retrieve the artifact as quickly as possible... he must retrieve it as fast as possible!

"What about Izumo Taisha? Should we notify the people at Izumo Taisha?"

"No, not for now. Before we take back the artifact, let them mistakenly believe that we did all of this."

"...Is this really a good idea? They'll continue to hunt us down. Being chased by the evil god is dangerous enough; if we add them to the mix..."

Lingzi's worries intensified. She couldn't understand why Shimizu Asahi would deliberately create trouble for herself.

Why not just be honest now? With the Yasakani no Magatama in hand, neither the Izumo Imperial Family nor the Izumo Taisha will misunderstand him anymore, and they can also gain more help from it...

"But in that case, they will be the ones in danger."

“‘If they disturb our game, I will kill them,’ you remember those words, Reiko. After they learn the truth, they will not hesitate to launch a siege against the evil god. However, they do not have the strength to deal with the evil god. Acting rashly will only cause a lot of casualties.”

"But......"

If Izumo Taisha isn't notified, you'll be the most dangerous person.

Reiko gazed intently at the black-haired boy, but she didn't say the last sentence. She knew he had already made his decision, and nothing she said afterward would change his mind.

She sighed softly to herself, a hint of heartache she herself didn't even realize was showing.

Thinking about other people's safety at a time like this is truly foolish...

"Alright, let's go back first. The palace guards should be here soon."

Seeing the girl's helpless gaze, the boy smiled gently, then took her hand and led her away from there.

Shortly after they left, the palace guards finally noticed the commotion. They immediately went on high alert and notified Izumo Taisha Shrine.

Upon learning that Shimizu Asahi might appear, Izumo Taisha immediately dispatched people and launched a search covering the entire Shinmon District.

Unfortunately, while they were searching, Shimizu Asahi and his companion had already returned to the cabin.

After washing their faces briefly by the river, the two went to bed to rest. Perhaps due to the exhaustion of too much energy and demonic power, Lingzi fell into a deep sleep shortly after closing her eyes. However, Shimizu Asahi, who was just as tired as her, kept his eyes open.

Although the appearance of the evil god resolved all his previous doubts, after returning to the cabin and calmly reflecting, he had many more questions in his mind.

The most direct question is why the evil god appeared in this era and why he possesses such great power.

Having indirectly clashed with the evil god several times three hundred years later, he knew very well that although the evil god three hundred years later possessed strength, he was definitely not as powerful as he was now.

Even without using the Kusanagi Sword, the evil god of this era is still stronger than the evil god three hundred years later.

So why is the evil god of this era stronger than the evil god three hundred years later?

If the evil god had such power three hundred years ago, then why did He wait two hundred years before starting to seize the spiritual energy of Suzuka Mountain?