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

A spatial artifact failing to break through spatial blockade—this is no laughing matter!

"This is not a joke."

"It's simply a matter of insufficient strength."

"Our combined strength can barely protect you from harm. Even so, the space itself is being eroded. We don't know how long we can protect you."

The Cloud Mirror is very powerful; the fact that it was able to seal off Ichizaki Island for eight hundred years is enough to prove its terrifying power. Yet, even such a being is saying that it doesn't know how much longer it can protect them.

Is that seemingly absolute spatial barrier crumbling little by little?

The pressure that had disappeared returned.

If Yunwaijing is defeated here, wouldn't that mean their lives... are also in danger?

This is not the time to relax; a huge crisis still looms over them!

"Is there any way... or is it that even if you and Shi Qu join forces, Yunwaijing, you still can't break through this power?"

Shimizu Asahi doesn't like to place his hopes on others because he trusts himself more than external forces.

But now, compared to the self he believed in, the Cloud Mirror and the Time Melody are the only way to leave this place!

He had no choice but to trust them! Chapter 813, Section 816: So Hot!

"Even if Shi Qu and I join forces, we cannot protect you for long."

"The external forces are too powerful. To leave or eliminate them, you need to rely on your strength."

"My...power?"

His expression turned somewhat strange, and Shimizu Asahi looked down at his hands.

Faced with powerful artifacts like the Cloud Mirror and the Time Melody, his power was far from sufficient, not even a drop in the ocean. But now, the Cloud Mirror said... it needed his power.

Having personally experienced that power outside, he clearly understood that he had absolutely no chance of resisting it.

If it were possible, he would have used it to fight back long ago. Why would he have waited for the Cloud Mirror to come out and save them?

"I have no idea,"

He wanted to say something, but before he could finish, Yunwaijing reached out his palm and gently touched his chest.

"There is power within you."

"No matter why that power entered your body, or why it chose you, as long as you can use it, that is your power."

"Find that power; it will take you away from here."

The sound faded away quietly, and with it, Yunwaijing's figure disappeared once again.

"Sunrise".

Seeing the Cloud Mirror disappear and Shimizu Asahi looking somewhat dazed, the girls all came over.

They looked at the black-haired boy and asked with some concern, "Are you alright?"

"...No, it's okay."

Shimizu Asahi gently shook his head to indicate that he was alright, and then he clenched his fist.

"Let's rest for a bit. With the space provided by the Cloud Mirror, we won't have any problems for the time being."

"......Um."

The girls exchanged glances. Although the key issue now was how to leave, given what Shimizu Asahi had said, they could only rest for the time being.

The girls returned to their paper cranes to rest, while Shimizu Asahi sat alone on her own paper crane.

He was pondering the meaning behind Yunwaijing's words.

'Whatever the reason that power entered your body, and whatever the reason it chose you, as long as you can use it, that is your power.'

"Does he mean that I possess a power within me that I'm unaware of?"

The boy murmured softly.

He possesses other powers within him, powers he himself is unaware of... Could it be...?

Perhaps because he had such a clear understanding of the sudden increase in power, he immediately thought of the time he fought against Yamata no Orochi.

The power of the priestesses, the power of the Blue Maiden's Chamber, and his own power—that was the first time he broke through to the true Demon King level... no, he surpassed the Demon King level.

Therefore, he has a vivid memory of that power at that time.

However, even so, he was still vulnerable to the Yamata no Orochi's attacks and was defeated by that evil god in just two rounds.

He had a thought at the time, 'There is no way to defeat Yamata no Orochi,' and that was indeed the case.

He lost cleanly and decisively, without the slightest surprise.

But just as he resolved to fight the Yamata no Orochi with his last strength, power surged forth.

Endless solar flames flowed through his body, and he, who should have been defeated, suddenly recovered and became powerful enough to fight the Yamata no Orochi.

That was the first time he had experienced it, and it was his strongest state until now.

But because that was his sister... the power given to him by the legendary Amaterasu Omikami.

Under the protection of the Sun Goddess, his strength surpassed that of 99% of the eight million gods, reaching the highest and most powerful level.

But that power was exhausted in the end when he tried to stop Orochi from breaking the seal. He no longer possessed that power, and his sister did not give it to him again.

He shouldn't have the ability to use that power anymore, so why...?

Or did his sister secretly give him the power?

That might actually be true...

Although Mio Shimizu rarely lies to Asahi Shimizu, there are times when she will deliberately tell lies for his own good.

Therefore, it is quite possible that he still retains the power given to him by Shimizu Mio within his body.

"...Let's give it a try...no, let's give it a try!"

Shimizu Asahi thought for a moment, then pursed her lips and calmed down.

Because of his previous experience, he could sense his sister's presence to some extent.

No matter how well his sister hides it, this is still his body, and if he wants to find it, he will definitely be able to!

Close your eyes and immerse yourself in the moment.

His own body... a body he knew so well before, was gradually starting to react in his mind.

His liver, intestines, bones, muscles... every corner of his body, every inch of his skin, was clearly seen by his mind.

There wasn't a single blank space.

But I can't find it.

No matter how hard he searched, he couldn't find a trace of his sister's power.

His brows furrowed involuntarily.

'No...'

This result not only shattered his own guesses but also contradicted what Yunwaijing had said to him.

If he truly possessed power within himself, how could he not be aware of it?

"..."

With a sigh of relief, Qing Shui Chao Yang prepared to open his eyes, giving up the search.

But at that moment, he suddenly froze.

Without realizing it... he very casually noticed... a black dot.

A black dot swirling around his heart!

That is...

It seemed that this discovery had spurred him on, and his heart trembled.

With a hint of inexplicable emotion, his spiritual power approached the black dot.

The moment the spiritual energy touched the black dot, a dazzling light burst forth from it.

In the blink of an eye, Shimizu Asahi's body was filled with light, and the intense light even penetrated his body and shone outside!

"!?"

The girls who were resting were all stunned for a moment, and then they came to him in front of him at an extremely fast speed.

"Chaoyang!?"

They anxiously reached out their hands, but the next second...

"It's so hot!"

The scalding heat burned their fingers; their bodies, which even mountains couldn't withstand... were actually burned by this light!! Chapter 817, Section 814: The Eight-Span Mirror

"What's going on...?"

The girls in front of them were slightly taken aback, and then a look of seriousness appeared on their faces. The sudden change in the clear water and the temperature that seemed to melt even the space itself made them feel an indescribable tension and worry.

However, the sound quickly came over.

"Don't worry, I'm fine..."

That was the sound of clear water and rising sun, but why did it carry a hint of amazement and disbelief?

Such words failed to truly put the girls at ease, yet, Shimizu Asahi had already said it...

They could only stand aside nervously, watching the clear water and rising sun.

But soon, this strange change stopped.

Shimizu Asahi's body returned to normal, and the presence that had been enough to scorch their aura had also disappeared.

It can be said that it comes quickly and goes quickly.

But......