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

But not once... not even once, there was such a crisis that was so intense it was almost tangible!

Without relying on divine artifacts or the Green Maiden's Chamber, relying solely on one's own strength... to face such a monster!

Before the war began, Shimizu Asahi made thorough preparations for this battle.

Aside from the numerous talismans he had prepared himself, his greatest reliance was the Green Maiden's Chamber.

As long as he can merge with Qing Nu Fang, he can obtain the power of the Ghost King... In the past, he was very weak, so weak that even if he merged with Qing Nu Fang, he could only obtain power close to that of the Ghost King. However, in the six years that he returned to three hundred years ago, he became stronger, so strong that he could step into the Ghost King realm after merging with Qing Nu Fang.

Yes, that's his biggest source of confidence.

Although the evil god said that this was a battle he could only participate in alone, Qingnvfang was his shikigami and part of his power. Even if he took Qingnvfang with him to fight, the evil god couldn't say anything.

Unless He wants to break the rules He set.

But he never expected things to turn out this way; before he could merge with Qingnvfang, he was sent to this place by Yamata no Orochi.

His most powerful tactic is gone.

Having lost his most powerful weapon, how will he face this monster?

He clearly understood the difference between a great demon and a demon king.

That is an existence that can never be won against, and cannot be resisted no matter what.

Running away might be the only option.

I believe in Ōtakemaru, I believe in my sister, I believe they will definitely win. As long as we don't die here, we can continue to live.

But... will that really happen?

Will things develop as he expects?

Qingshui Chaoyang doesn't know.

He didn't know whether he would win or lose, or what awaited him in the end.

therefore......

"How could you run away?!"

A massive surge of spiritual energy rushed in from all directions like a tidal wave. Fear? Vigilance? Death? None of that mattered. If he retreated at this point, could he still be considered to have come prepared to die?

Are you afraid to fight without a divine artifact? Are you afraid to fight without the Qing Nu Fang?

What a joke! He's never been the kind of guy who relies on others to fight!

"boom!!!"

An invisible roar exploded, and the chilling white air and surging water trembled instantly. From that empty void, endless blades of ice emerged!

The sharp blade collided with the falling bloody gash, and unsurprisingly, the fragile flesh was pierced by the blade, and scarlet blood gushed from the mouth. But that was all.

The ice blade formed by the rising sun and clear water only pierced the fragile flesh of the mouth, without actually penetrating the deeper muscles.

Therefore, he could not stop the blood from falling!

Undeterred by pain or death, such attacks alone could not stop the monster's rampage. In fact, the incredibly hard ice shattered under the immense impact.

Regardless, Ice Blade made a contribution; the moment it touched the monster, the monster's almost imperceptible stiffness gave it a chance to dodge.

"boom!!"

The bloody maw closed under his gaze. Although he couldn't hear anything, its enormous size gave him a tremendous shock.

However, his dark eyes narrowed involuntarily as Shimizu Asahi pondered a solution.

He wanted to defeat the monster. Everyone outside was fighting to the death, so how could he stay here hiding?

He was also a part of this war, contributing to the victory.

Running away is not his style.

Besides... if my sisters find out that I'm just going to run away without doing anything, they'll definitely laugh at me!

"Stay calm...you must stay calm, don't rush...the more critical the moment, the more calm you need to be."

Taking a deep breath, Shimizu Asahi tried to calm his trembling heart caused by fear.

Even with a firm resolve, the body won't recover from its instinctive reaction so quickly; therefore, the power of words is crucial at this moment.

After calming down, he seriously considered the monster's weaknesses.

Every enemy has weaknesses, and finding those weaknesses can lead to a chance to turn the tide.

Aside from the weaknesses mentioned by Orochi, what other weaknesses does this monster in front of us have?

Through the attack just now, Shimizu Asahi clearly realized one thing: his attack had no effect on this monster.

Even using ice blades to attack its fragile flesh inside couldn't stop its advance, let alone its scaled exterior.

"If offense doesn't work, what about freezing it?"

A thought flashed through his eyes: if an effective attack is not possible, blocking the enemy's movements is a very good idea.

It's perfectly reasonable for Shimizu Asahi to think this way.

Although he felt that this method was not very feasible, he had to try it no matter what!

Having made up his mind, he immediately took out dozens of blue talismans. With a flick of his arm, he flung these talismans around the monster's body, and the monster, having missed its first attack, turned its gaze back to him.

"Roar!!!"

The bloody maw opened again, and a roar filled with rage and madness echoed through the space once more.

At the same time, the monster's eight enormous tails swung.

Its massive body shot through the air like an arrow...

No, we're trapped!?

The blue rune suddenly emitted a powerful light, acting like a barrier and stopping the giant snake just before it was about to charge out!

"Shout!!!"

The azure light and the barrier made the monster's scarlet eyes glow; this imprisonment seemed to have enraged it!

"Bang!! Bang!! Bang!!"

Muffled groans echoed as the monster began to ram the barrier with brute force!

The barrier, which was as smooth as water, rippled slightly, just like a lake that had been blasted open, and it was in danger of collapsing at any moment.

but......

The chill has spread.

The clear, bright words of Qing Shui Chao Yang echoed in the void.

"Freeze it..." Chapter 473, Section 470: The Absolute Gap

In the next instant, as if by magic, the sphere, which had been glowing blue, turned into an ice ball with a freezing sound, accompanied by the sound of clear water and rising sun!

The monster, which was trying to reappear by crashing into the water curtain, was frozen inside the ice ball.

The crystal-clear blue sphere gleamed, and the monster inside could be clearly seen in the clear water and morning sun.

Its mouth was open, its face was ferocious and terrifying, but it was motionless, giving people a very exquisite sense of artistry.

That monster... was it frozen solid like that?

Doubts will naturally arise in your mind, but answers will also naturally emerge along with those doubts.

No.

How could a monster that embodies the resentment of hundreds of priestesses and the power of Yamata no Orochi be so easily frozen?

therefore......

Blue light flowed outwards, and a huge pentagram array appeared above the ice ball!

"Barrier - Seal!"

With his hands clasped together, boundless spiritual power surged from Qing Shui Chao Yang's body, and the huge pentagram array emitted a faint glow, sealing and reinforcing the icy confinement.

This is the best that Shimizu Asahi can do at this stage. He no longer has enough power to maintain the other seals, including the ice and the barrier seal.

One second passed, two seconds passed, three seconds passed... In the blink of an eye, the monster had been sealed for ten seconds.

For those ten seconds, the monster remained motionless, as if it were truly sealed away, but Shimizu Asahi dared not relax even slightly.

The more this is the case, the more vigilant he needs to be. In fact, he already knows that his seal has no effect on this monster.

"Attacks are completely useless, and seals are ineffective. What other means do I possess...?"

Before the monster could break his seal, Shimizu Asahi kept an eye on the monster while thinking about what methods he might be able to use.

"Crack!"

But before he could think for long, a snapping sound rang out.

Almost instantly, Shimizu Asahi spotted the crack on the ice puck.

It's coming out!!

Such a thought crossed his mind, but before he could prepare a response, the enormous sphere and the pentagram array shattered with a deafening roar.

At the same time, a terrible gale swept in.

Asahi Shimizu subconsciously squinted, trying to resist the fierce wind, but the next second... a huge figure covered his body.

Fear has descended once again!

Wow, so fast!!

A chill ran through his clear mind; the overwhelming aura of the monster before him made him feel suffocated.

He knew the monster was very fast the moment it launched its first attack.

It roared, swung its tail, and launched its attack—all within a mere three seconds. Without superhuman speed, this monster could never have done such a thing.

Therefore, besides strength and defense, speed has become another major issue that Shimizu Asahi needs to pay attention to.

In fact, if he hadn't reacted in time to the initial attack, he might have already died from the monster's attack.

And this attack was just as swift and powerful.