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

Moreover, the evil god from three hundred years ago should have been in Yamashiro Province, so why did he appear in Shinmon County of Izumo Province?

A mix of doubts made the black-haired boy rub his head.

Because it was all too chaotic, he found it difficult to understand the reasons behind it or to consider the possibilities. After struggling for a long time, he finally had to give up thinking about it for the time being, and instead relax and get some rest.

The hunting game has begun. He will face beings that are more powerful, more mysterious, and more unpredictable than those three hundred years from now. Only by resting well can he better prepare for the battle.

However, before going to sleep, this usually mild-mannered boy still cursed "bastard."

Three hundred years later, almost every mission he undertakes is controlled by an evil god. Now he has arrived three hundred years in the past, but the events he encounters are also related to an evil god.

This time, they even stood directly opposite each other.

They're even more incompatible than if they were born with a natural affinity.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he had stolen His daughter.

If you have a daughter, I'll definitely snatch her away!

After muttering something to himself, Shimizu Asahi drifted off to sleep...

Meanwhile, as Qingshui Chaoyang drifted into a drowsy sleep, in the endless void, a sinister man with purple hair and purple eyes laughed with pleasure.

This action was truly beyond His expectations. He had only intended to try and obtain two divine artifacts, but unexpectedly, he encountered such an interesting little human.

Although his strength was somewhat lacking, he was able to gain the recognition of the Eight-Foot Magatama, and the familiar scent on his body also made Him want to pay attention to him.

"Hehehe... Before breaking the seal, you'll have to please me. Don't disappoint me, you interesting little human..." Chapter 306, Section 309: The Place of Fate between Orochi and Susanoo.

The next morning, after a night's rest, Shimizu and Asahi got out of bed early. After a quick wash, they began preparing breakfast.

Because going to Shenmen County was a bit of a hassle, the two of them simply caught a few fish from the river to have for breakfast.

Of course, they weren't idle waiting for breakfast to be ready. While grilling the fresh fish, they began discussing how to deal with the evil god.

However, there is a problem they need to solve as soon as possible.

—Where is the evil god now?

This is a chase between hunter and prey; their goal is to hunt down the evil god and win the game. However, there is a crucial prerequisite for hunting down the prey: finding its territory.

If you don't even know where your prey is, how can you hunt it?

Although they could wait for the evil god to make the first move and then try to defeat it, the fact that the evil god made the first move meant that it had a way to escape. Moreover, the evil god was powerful, and even if they defeated it with the power of the divine artifact, it would be difficult to kill it.

His silent departure yesterday is the best proof!

Therefore, Reiko looked at Shimizu Asahi with some difficulty and asked, "Shimizu, is there any way to find His whereabouts?"

"...The evil god was once a god of Takamagahara, with no fixed abode. Even when he came to the human world to wreak havoc, he acted at will and left no trace. Finding him is difficult."

"However, it's not entirely without clues. At least I found one."

As Qingshui Chaoyang gazed at the campfire before him, his eyes filled with contemplation.

Although his guess about the evil god was more inclined to be that he was homeless and adaptable... after all, he was the kind of guy who could be in Yamashiro one second and Izumo the next, so it was almost impossible for such a being to have a base of operations.

But... what if He really does have a stronghold?

In any case, it was excellent news for Orochi to have a safe haven. Rather than passively waiting for a counterattack, he preferred to take the initiative!

Moreover, only by taking the initiative can we seize the advantage of timing and location in this game!

So, Shimizu Asahi began to look for any useful clues from various angles, and luckily, he actually found the most likely place.

—Fei Yichuan!

In the legends of Izumo Province, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who was driven out of Takamagahara by his sister Amaterasu-Omikami, met his destined other half here, who is now the goddess of Izumo Province, Kushinada-hime.

However, this place is not only the place where Susanoo and Kushinada-hime were destined to be together, but also the place where Susanoo and Yamata-no-Orochi were destined to be together.

Legend has it that Susanoo-no-Mikoto beheaded the Yamata no Orochi here, thus beginning his inexplicable and complicated karmic connection with the evil god.

Although it is unclear where Susanoo buried the Yamata no Orochi after killing it, the Yamata no Orochi was enormous and still awe-inspiring even in death. Therefore, it is unlikely that Susanoo moved its body. In other words, if we were to look for the most likely place to hide the Yamata no Orochi, it would only be the Hii River.

"Feiyichuan...the place where that evil god fell?"

The black-haired girl rested her chin on one hand, a thoughtful look in her eyes. "Indeed, that place is very likely. We might actually have some unexpected gains."

"Well, since we've made up our minds, let's set off for Fei Yichuan in a bit."

"it is good!"

After discussing the matter, the two had a simple breakfast and then set off immediately.

Feichuan is located in the northernmost part of Izumo Province, several days' journey from Shinmon County. If they want to set off there, they must hurry.

After all, they are now in a game where their lives are at stake.

Moreover, if Shimizu Asahi is wrong, their every move should be under the surveillance of Yamata no Orochi.

He didn't know what methods He was using to monitor them, and after checking his body several times without finding anything, he gave up on the idea of ​​stopping the surveillance.

If He wants to keep watch, then let Him keep watch. All they need to do now is find the corpse of the Yamata no Orochi, retrieve the sacred artifact, and suppress Him once again.

As for moving the corpse... Shimizu Asahi doesn't think the current Orochi can do it. It hasn't been resurrected even three hundred years later, let alone the one three hundred years ago. Besides, if it were to be resurrected, the game would simply be a matter of hunter and hunted.

In fact, Shimizu Asahi's guess was correct. Their every move was indeed under the watchful eye of the evil god. He knew everything about their actions and conversations.

"Hehehe... Fei Yichuan? As expected of this little guy that even I find interesting, you actually thought of Fei Yichuan."

"But Fei Yichuan, is there really something you want?"

The evil god smiled seductively.

Legends and facts often differ greatly, and coincidentally, His legends and facts are almost completely different.

In mythology, He wreaked havoc on the human world and ravaged the people, and was eventually killed by Susanoo. But in reality, He was merely driven by desire for all things in the world and wanted to walk among humans, which led to Him breaking a prophecy. He was imprisoned by Omikami, the lord of the gods at the time, and was eventually beheaded by Susanoo.

Although the Great Goddess did bring His body to the Fei River after His death, it was merely a ploy to mislead others. Her true purpose was to send Him into the rift between the realms of Yin and Yang, so that He would never be reborn.

Therefore, there is nothing about Fei Yichuan.

Qingshui Chaoyang's trip will ultimately yield nothing.

However, there is nothing that can be done about it. The matter of gods is ultimately too mysterious to humans. There is an extremely unfair information gap between them. In fact, the more humans know about gods, the greater the information gap becomes.

therefore......

Hmm... wait, no, it wasn't a complete loss.

The evil god, wondering what interesting expressions they would make when they searched but found no clues, suddenly had a better idea.

Indeed, if he made the Yin-Yang Rift his home, then unless Qing Shui Chao Yang came into the Yin-Yang Rift like him, he would have no chance of defeating him. But if he had no chance of winning, then this game would truly be a simple matter of hunter and hunted.

For an evil god who seeks pleasure to the point of giving away even divine artifacts, such an unfair situation is something that cannot be allowed to occur.

"Thanks to you for reminding me... Alright, little one, as you wish, let's finish this fun game in Fei Yichuan!" Chapter 310, Section 307: The Evil God in Pursuit of Pleasure

Izumo Province is surrounded by mountains on three sides, making its terrain treacherous. Although the people of Izumo have built many cities and villages here, this has not changed the fact that the area outside the cities is littered with rocks. Even the roads connecting the cities are desolate gravel paths.

In this era before horse-drawn carriages were particularly advanced, even flat roads could be bumpy and uncomfortable, let alone such a gravel path. Therefore, even the people of Izumo Province were reluctant to travel around unless absolutely necessary.

However, on this day, in the northernmost part of Izumo Province, in the huge city of Shimane County, two special guests arrived.

These are two teenagers, both with bright, sunny, and delicate features, giving off a gentle sense of warmth. However, what's puzzling is the subtle, almost imperceptible sense of urgency surrounding them, as if they were being chased.

And this guess was indeed correct; they are indeed being chased.

Because they have already experienced more than a dozen major battles since they set out.

The game of the evil god began quietly after the confrontation that night, and because the evil god was monitoring their every move, they faced the possibility of being attacked by the evil god every moment until the game ended.

Whether it's sleeping, eating, resting, or even cultivating feelings, as long as the evil god is willing, He will appear without hesitation and start a battle with them.

Although they won every battle, their energy was being constantly depleted in this endless chase. If this continued, they would collapse from exhaustion before they even found the corpse of the Yamata no Orochi.

Not only that, but to make the game more interesting, the evil god also leaked their information to Izumo Taisha. The Izumo Taisha priestesses, who were kept in the dark by the evil god, immediately gave chase after them after learning the news. If they relaxed their guard even slightly, they would be caught up by the priestesses.

This stretch of road is perhaps the most difficult one that Shimizu Chaoyang has ever walked.

It's really hard.

So, upon seeing Shimane County, the weary boy couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said in a liberated tone, "Finally, we've arrived in Shimane County..."

"Shall we rest here for a day? Although we can't fool Him, we can fool those idiotic witches."

Seeing Shimizu Asahi's tired expression, Reiko said with some heartache, "Your energy is starting to give out. It's time for you to rest."

"It's another day's journey from Shimane County to Fei River, and once we arrive at Fei River, we still need to find the corpse of the evil god... We have a lot to do, and now is not the time to rest."

The boy smiled and shook his head, then patted his face, perked up, and said, "Alright, let's go."

"But your body..."

Reiko wanted to say something more, but Shimizu Asahi had already walked forward. The words she wanted to say were stuck in her throat, and in the end, she could only sigh and quickly follow his steps.

Not long after the two left, the shrine maidens dressed in shrine maiden attire hurriedly caught up. They paused briefly where the two had stood, but quickly followed in the direction the two had gone.

In fact, with Shimizu Asahi and Reiko's strength, the shrine maidens of Izumo Taisha could not track them, since they were able to conceal their presence and remain undetected.

However, the evil god did not want to see this happen. Since He had sent Izumo Taisha to make a move, He naturally hoped that Izumo Taisha would cause trouble for Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu. If they were to escape the pursuit so easily, wouldn't the purpose of His notification be lost?

Therefore, as long as they could evade the witch's pursuit, she would intervene and expose their whereabouts, keeping them constantly under pursuit.

However, perhaps because it was too amusing for Shimizu Asahi and Reiko to be chased by a group of people weaker than themselves, the evil god rarely made a move after Izumo Taisha caught up with them. Only when Izumo Taisha was outmaneuvered by them again would He attack once more.

It was thanks to this that Shimizu Asahi was able to continue operating until Shimane County.

Although the pursuit by Izumo Taisha made the two of them very hesitant, and they could only use formations and barriers to hold them off, no matter what they did, they could not compare to an evil god. Therefore, during the pursuit, Shimizu Asahi was able to barely recover some energy and strength.

And now, after confirming that the shrine maidens were following him, Shimizu Asahi simply relaxed his body and mind, trying to recover his strength as much as possible.

Her intuition told her that upon arriving at Feichuan, they would face their toughest battle yet.

After a hurried journey, the two finally arrived at Feiyichuan.

"Is this... Fei Yichuan?"

Looking at the ceaselessly flowing river in front of her, Lingzi was slightly taken aback, but soon a hint of joy appeared on her face.

This is good news for both her and Shimizu Asahi, as their powers are both related to water, and their combat effectiveness will be slightly enhanced when fighting in places with rushing rivers.

Although it can't compare to fighting in the ocean, every bit of extra power increases the chances of victory when facing an evil god.