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

Since Takiyasha-hime was so straightforward, Shimizu Asahi had nothing more to say. He sat down next to Aonobo, his black eyes reflecting Takiyasha-hime's image.

A serious expression was revealed.

"Takiyasha-hime... Lady, since you're being so direct, then I'll be frank with you as well."

"Excuse me, what exactly happened in the City of the Sun? Why did Himiko seal time and space on the day of her wedding? And why are you unaffected by the time-space artifact and still act naturally?"

"A time-space artifact...? I see. You came here because of the Time Melody and the Cloud Mirror?"

As soon as Shimizu Asahi finished speaking, a look of astonishment and understanding flashed in Takiyasha-hime's eyes.

"I never imagined that after hundreds of years, there would still be people who know about Shi Qu and Yun Wai Jing..."

"You're just telling me your purpose like this? Aren't you afraid I'll become suspicious of you?"

Without directly answering Shimizu Asahi's question, a serious glint flashed in Takiyasha-hime's eyes after she understood their purpose.

But little did anyone know, Qing Shui Chaoyang didn't care about these trivial details.

"Even if we keep the matter of the divine artifact a secret from you now, you will find out sooner or later, and... you will tell us on your own initiative."

What covers this Sun Wheel City is a Time-Space Artifact. In other words, if Takiyasha-hime is to tell them the truth, this Time-Space Artifact is an essential piece of information. Even if it is deliberately hidden, they will still know about the final battle.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to hide this matter.

"However, what surprised me was that the time-space artifacts were the Time Melody and the Cloud Mirror... These two different artifacts should represent time and space."

"I never imagined that the City of the Sun Wheel had collected these two divine artifacts eight hundred years ago."

Shimizu Asahi initially thought it was a divine artifact, and marveled at its power. However, it now seems that the divine artifacts in the City of the Sun cannot be compared to a powerful artifact like the Yasakani no Magatama.

However, these two divine artifacts are enough to drive everyone crazy.

"The Time Melody and the Cloud Mirror are powerful artifacts that have been protecting the City of the Sun for eight hundred years. Their power is indeed great, but... it is not the Time Melody and the Cloud Mirror that made the City of the Sun into what it is now."

Takiyasha-hime pursed her lips slightly, a hint of hesitation appearing in her moon-like eyes, but quickly, that hesitation turned into determination.

She said softly.

"The divine artifact, Time Melody, is now in my hands."

The words, spoken calmly, seemed soft, but the moment they fell, they transformed into a massive boulder, instantly stirring up a storm in everyone's hearts!

Even Ibuki, who had the most resolute mindset, couldn't help but put down the sake bowl in her hand.

"......!!!???"

"The divine artifact, Time Melody... is now in your hands!???"

The voice involuntarily rose several decibels.

It wasn't that Shimizu Asahi and the others were overreacting, but rather that this matter genuinely compelled them to take it so seriously.

Although the power of this artifact is unclear, one can guess from its name that it is an artifact related to time.

Almost everyone subconsciously assumed that Himiko possessed two divine treasures, but unexpectedly, Takiyasha-hime actually controlled another divine treasure.

this...

They wanted to say something, but the shocking news left them speechless for a moment.

The group exchanged glances instinctively, their various colored eyes fixed on each other, as if trying to convey their shock to one another.

Although they didn't know if it would work, after a while, the surprise in everyone's hearts was finally suppressed.

"The artifact of time is actually in your hands... that's really exciting news."

Shimizu Asahi sat back down in his seat, trying to calm himself down.

Although it's unclear how Takiyasha-hime obtained the divine artifact, there's no doubt that this is excellent news.

Only a divine artifact can rival a divine artifact!

However, perhaps because of this, another question arose in Shimizu Asahi's mind.

"If the Time Melody is in your hands, then why is Himiko still able to manipulate time and bring back the past?"

I had thought Himiko manipulated time using the power of the Time Ritual, but now it seems that this is not the case.

Or perhaps the Cloud Mirror in Himiko's hands is actually a divine artifact possessing the power of both time and space.

Shimizu Asahi's doubts are very important, as they relate to their understanding of Himiko.

Himiko has now manipulated her power to trap the City of the Sun in this sun-like state, so there is no longer any need for negotiation.

All they need to do now is prepare for the toughest challenge!

But now, they have no understanding of Himiko's power, and fighting like this will undoubtedly only lead to their death.

Therefore, they must learn more now.

However, his question will bring him even more astonishment.

Can......

The atmosphere froze once again.

—"Because Lady Himiko herself controls spacetime magic."

Takiyasha-hime gave this answer.

It was this calm answer that froze the atmosphere that had just calmed down.

What did she just say?

The same thought couldn't help but cross everyone's mind.

They instinctively didn't want to believe it, but looking at Takiyasha-hime's calm yet serious expression, they had no choice but to believe it.

A human... a human who has lived from eight hundred years ago to the present day, has actually mastered spacetime magic that even gods cannot control!?

This is a joke, right? A joke that's not funny at all!

When Shimizu Asahi learned of the situation, he considered countless possible methods Himiko might use, but he never expected that Himiko... would actually control spacetime magic!

"..."

"..."

The atmosphere in the hall had completely frozen. If Himiko had done this by using a time-space artifact, then he could have easily used the method of stealing the artifact to dismantle Himiko's power... Although the possibility was slim, it was better to try than to try nothing.

At the very least, this is a possibility of defeating the opponent.

But now, Himiko alone is a time-space artifact, there is no way to diminish her power, and there is no way to take shortcuts.

A fair and square contest, a pure test of strength.

There's simply no chance of winning!

Not at all!

"Is this... the opponent we're facing this time...?"

Qingshui Chaoyang took a deep breath, a profound sense of helplessness appearing on his face. Chapter 754 (Chapter 751): How can we fight this? We can't fight this!

Shimizu Asahi finally understood why Takiyasha-hime, who also wielded a divine weapon, was no match for Himiko, and why Takiyasha-hime, who controlled time, could only protect the small island of the Watchtower.

— An absolute gap, vast, despairing, and devoid of any glimmer of light!

She has divine artifacts, but Himiko also has three, including space and time, possessing them all.

No, that's not all.

Although Takiyasha-hime is strong, she probably doesn't have enough power to unleash the full potential of the divine weapon. Compared to the immense power that covers the entire Ichizaki Island, Takiyasha-hime's power is only half-baked.

Using a half-baked divine weapon to challenge Himiko not only allows the weapon's power to be maximized, but also allows Himiko to unleash divine power at any time... If their previous guesses were correct, if Himiko hadn't shown mercy time and time again, Takiyasha-hime probably wouldn't have lasted until they arrived.

"So this is the queen who ruled Yamato eight hundred years ago... She's truly terrifying."

This is the most terrifying enemy that Shimizu Asahi has ever encountered besides Yamata no Orochi.

No, it's an enemy even more terrifying than the Yamata no Orochi.

Previously, when he fought against Yamata no Orochi, the other party not only showed mercy because of his brother, but he also had the power given to him by his sister, which is why he was able to fight the legendary strongest evil god to a standstill.

But now, he has nothing.

Without the strength given by her sister, and without the mercy shown to her, she was left without any support.

His only external force was Takiyasha-hime.

We can't win.

From any perspective, there is absolutely no hope of winning.

"Lord Huang said we could handle this, but it seems that we have no other choice but to leave here and ask my sister to come over."

After rubbing his head, Qingshui Chaoyang finally made up his mind.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to try, but recklessness and courage are two completely different things.

To attack an enemy against whom victory is impossible is nothing but reckless suicidal act.

Besides, he didn't mean he was going to find his sister right now.

He only asked Takiyasha-hime to help them leave this place when there was really no other way, and then asked his sister to take action.

"Lady Takiyasha, we now know the details of Himiko's situation. So, could you tell us about the story of Nichirin Castle?"

After calming down, Shimizu Asahi steered the conversation back on track.

Princess Takiyasha was silent for a moment, then nodded gently and began to tell the story of the Sun Wheel Castle...

Eight hundred years ago, before the internal strife broke out in the land of Yamato, there was a woman in the city of the sun who prayed every day at the shrine of Amaterasu Omikami because she had no children. She hoped that the heavens would grant her a child.

Her sincerity moved the Ōmikami, who then bestowed upon her a child.

However, people at that time did not understand miracles at all, and the child descended with colorful light.

The woman, who had never seen such a sign before, was terrified. She abandoned her child and left the shrine, and the child was adopted by the shrine's priestess.

The child grew up in a shrine, where she was a devout follower of Omikami and vowed to dedicate her life to her.

That pure and sincere faith greatly pleased the Great God.

This is the child she bestowed upon us; one could even say it is her child.