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

The despair that human lifespan brings them.

Fifty-seven years ago, they witnessed their fathers lose their lives, and now they are facing the pain of their husbands also passing away.

Surprisingly, just three days ago, Suzuka Gozen, who was contemplating whether to return to Suzuka Mountain, sensed a summons. She suddenly heard a strange call in her ear, as if someone was calling her to go somewhere.

In addition, that night, she dreamed of clear water and rising sun.

With his back to her, Qingshui Chaoyang walked towards a sea of ​​red spider lilies.

At that moment, Suzuka Gozen knew that it was Shimizu Asahi calling her!

The place that called her was the underworld...

Upon receiving this news, she immediately informed Ye Zi and said that she was going to the underworld.

Ye Zi was worried about her going alone, and besides, how could she possibly wait here in peace after suddenly receiving news of her husband whom she had been searching for for eighty years?

So Yezi decided to set off with her.

After some discussion, the two sisters decided to set off together.

Whether it was because of Shimizu Asahi's call or not, the two of them entered the underworld with great ease.

Not only did they evade Enma's exploration, but they also arrived at the source of the Sai River without any trouble.

Outside the source of the Sei River, they met the yokai Higanbana, who was born from the source of the Sei River. After staying there for a while and learning about the source of the Sei River, they entered it and asked Higanbana to stay there and wait for the day they would come out.

The time distortion within the source of the Sai River is indeed mysterious, but so what? As long as they can find clear water and the rising sun, they are not afraid of any place.

But... after arriving here and seeing these mad demons who had lost their minds and were completely devoid of any 'human' appearance, Ye Zi began to feel afraid.

She feared that Qing Shui Chaoyang would also turn into this state, and that he would no longer recognize her.

This fear gradually made her begin to disbelieve the possibility that Shimizu Asahi was actually here. (Chapter 506, Section 509: Discovery)

"..."

"..."

In the dimly lit and secluded space, Suzuka Gozen lowered her head slightly.

Her sister's worries were also her worries. These rabid, vicious ghosts made it impossible for her to connect them with her husband. If she really met her husband like that, she really didn't know how she would face him.

In her heart, there was also an indelible fear.

But......

No matter how scared she was, she couldn't back down. Qing Shui Chao Yang was right here. No matter what he became, he was still her husband. She had to find him!

"Don't worry, Ye Zi, Chaoyang won't become like that. He is Chaoyang. Even if he exists in another form, he won't become such a madman."

In a quiet whisper, Reiko comforted Yoko.

"elder sister......"

"Alright, let's get some rest. We don't know how much longer we can hide here."

......

On the other side, somewhere at the source of the Sai River, Shimizu Asahi was standing on a huge tree branch, looking around, hoping to find the location of Reiko and the others.

He originally intended to use the paper crane to search for it, but for some reason, the moment the paper crane left his hand, countless ghosts surged in and devoured it in an instant.

When Shimizu Asahi first saw these ghosts, he thought they were enemies and became instinctively wary. However, after they devoured the paper crane, they did not attack him again, as if they had not noticed his presence.

Although it was strange that they didn't attack him, he figured it was always better to avoid trouble, so he didn't pay too much attention to it.

But given the current situation, he needs to walk.

"Although it looks like just a small grove, it is surprisingly large inside."

The dark gaze could not see the end of the forest, and all that came from all around was a sinister and terrifying aura. It seemed that going out today was impossible.

"The red string still isn't working."

"...We can only keep going forward along the river."

After looking around, Shimizu Asahi made up his mind and began to venture deep into the source of the Sai River.

Stepping on the black mud and listening to the wailing cries, Qing Shui Chaoyang slowly entered the area. He didn't know how long he had walked or how many evil spirits he had encountered, but he couldn't sense a single aura.

It was as if he were the only person there.

However, he wasn't in a hurry. The spirit of fate told him that he and Reiko Yoko would be reunited soon, so he just needed to move forward at his own pace.

Patience is the best nourishment for achieving final results.

Perhaps heaven heard his thoughts, for as he moved forward, he suddenly noticed... something was amiss.

"This is......"

There were two footprints in the black soil.

"The demons here exist between reality and illusion; they don't walk on feet, which means..."

"Reiko! Yoko!"

A look of joy appeared on his face, and Qingshui Chaoyang almost instantly raised his head and quickly ran in the direction the footsteps were heading.

The heart was beating erratically and uncontrollably, and an overwhelming surge of emotions was spreading within me.

Almost there, almost there, just a little bit more, just a little bit more, and he'll be able to see them!

His figure swept past like a whirlwind, clear water and morning sun, and in no time he arrived at the end of the footprints.

This was a place overgrown with weeds, a good hiding place for people, and the footprints disappeared here.

"Stopping here...are you hiding?"

Looking around at the countless evil spirits, Shimizu Asahi had some guesses in his mind.

Although these evil spirits didn't attack him, it didn't mean they wouldn't attack others. Lingzi and Yezi, who entered this place, were probably being chased by these ghostly creatures!

"Looks like we need to hurry."

Taking a deep breath, Shimizu Asahi immediately began to explore the next set of footprints.

......

Time passed slowly. Inside the hidden cave, Lingzi and Yezi quietly recovered their strength and demonic power. When they were almost recovered, they looked at each other and then slowly made their way out of the cave.

It's time to go find the sunrise.

"Let's go, Leaf, we're almost at the end of the source of the Sai River."

"Ah."

The closer they get to the end of the source of the Sei River, the more powerful the demons they will encounter, and Yoko and Reiko will need to be more careful in their actions.

The sound that came from their ears was the sound of the wind blowing through the grass. The two of them walked very lightly, so lightly that they didn't even make a sound when they passed by the grass.

However, the silence did not last long. After walking a short distance, the two sensed a chilling aura approaching rapidly.

Without the slightest hesitation, they hid in the bushes.

Two or three seconds later, a dark shadow flew across the sky above the grassland.

About ten seconds after the demon flew by, the two slowly lowered their guard, then quietly looked up, but...

"!?"

The moment they looked up, what they saw was not the endless grassland, but... an endless array of evil spirits!

"Oh no, we're surrounded!"

The thought flashed through her mind, and Suzuka Gozen almost instantly shouted, "Yoko! Run!"

A fierce demonic power erupted at that moment, shattering the tranquility with a deafening roar, instantly forcing back the gathered evil spirits. Then, in the next instant, the two of them soared away!

However, the repelled demons gathered together and, undeterred by death, pursued them.

"Why are there so many evil spirits all of a sudden?"

Seeing the black shadow chasing after her, Ye Zi couldn't help but complain.

Previously, when being chased, there were only a few dozen attacks at most, but now, in just a few seconds, there have been over a hundred.

Is it because it's near the end of the source of the Sai River?

Damn it!

She pursed her lips, her already worried mood turning into agitation. If it weren't for her reason telling her not to, she might have already turned around and fought those guys.

Reiko naturally heard her sister's complaints. She frowned slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Ye Zi has lived for so long and experienced so much; her temperament has long been mature. How could she be so impatient over such a small matter...? Has something happened?

"This place is indeed full of danger."

"We must proceed with even greater caution before we find the sunrise."

"However, it's impossible to run towards the source of the Sai River now. Our only option is to leave this place and then figure out a way to get in..."

Just as Suzuka Gozen was pondering how to reach the source of the Seki River, Shimizu Asahiro, following their footsteps, heard a loud bang! Chapter 510: Reunion!

The sudden sound caught Shimizu Asahi's attention. He immediately stopped and looked up into the distance, having been following Reiko and the other person's footsteps.

"Has that place... been discovered?"

The boy quickly realized what was happening. He was startled and immediately changed his pace, increasing his speed to its maximum almost instantly.

The wind howled, and the extreme speed triggered layers of storm explosions, but whether by coincidence or not, Shimizu Asahi discovered that the evil spirit was chasing him... from this direction!

So that means Reiko and Yoko were actually running this way?

Very good!

Joy welled up in his eyes, and the already peak speed of the rising sun in Qingshui Chaoyang increased even more at this moment.

The source of the Sai River is not endless. Even if they are far apart, they will eventually meet. Shimizu Asahi and Reiko Yoko are on the same road heading in opposite directions, so it is only natural that they will meet.

As the overwhelming darkness grew ever larger, two figures gradually emerged at the edge of Qingshui Chaoyang's vision.

The Little Mermaid, a black-haired girl.