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

The sound came again, accompanied by a cold laugh.

As Qing Shui Chaoyang subconsciously looked up, and then, those cold eyes entered his field of vision.

"..."

Izanami... does she really have mind-reading abilities? Why is it that since she came in, she can basically guess every word he's thinking?

If things continue like this, he might as well just shut up and try communicating psychologically...

However... indeed, he should keep this to himself for now, and tell his sister about it after he leaves the Land of the Dead... his sister would be very happy.

"If you tell anyone, Heian-kyo will be the next to suffer!"

"..."

The air suddenly fell into a deathly silence. Qingshui Chaoyang blinked, subconsciously opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he closed it again.

Wow, this mind-reading ability is really amazing.

Shimizu Asahi buried her feelings deep inside, saying nothing, and the atmosphere gradually fell silent.

The room suddenly fell into a faint, tranquil atmosphere.

About two or three minutes later, Izanami spoke again.

This time, however, there was a hint of melancholy in it.

Although it was very faint, Shimizu Asahi still clearly noticed it.

"Amaterasu, this is the first time you've cared so much about a human. Even though I don't like you, I have to say you're much better than that guy."

"Don't let Amaterasu down. If I ever find out you're not treating her well..."

A flat, cold laugh, the threat in it was self-evident.

“I know, Lady Izanami.”

With a serious expression, Izanami Shimizu's eyes held firmness and certainty. Although she didn't say much, that gaze and assurance were enough.

"Ha, you know? You know nothing. I'm not explaining it well; it's not about that kind of thing."

"Although it would be better for Amaterasu to say this herself, if we leave it to her, who knows how long it will take."

"The kind of 'liking' I'm referring to is that kind of thing."

"...That aspect?"

Blinking, Shimizu Asahi tilted his head subconsciously, confusion and bewilderment flowing from his eyes. "The aspect you're talking about... which aspect specifically?"

Unfortunately, Izanami did not give a specific answer. After saying this, she chuckled and said, "Alright, let's put this matter aside for now."

"Next, I'll talk about the sun... the city of the sun."

Upon hearing this, the doubts that had just arisen in Shimizu Asahi vanished. He looked intently at the person in front of him, waiting for what to say next.

"I know nothing about the City of the Sun Wheel. Eight hundred years ago, I used my divine power for some reason and fought with a guy. Although I won, I was also injured. If I'm not mistaken, the divine power of the City of the Sun Wheel is what I accidentally left behind back then."

“If it were an ordinary god, their divine power would probably only last for a few hundred years. Even if Himiko, who possesses the divine artifacts of time and space, couldn’t completely erase it, she could still withstand it. However, she is still just an ordinary god. The divine power that fell on that island of Ichizaki is my power, and even if it’s just a drop, she can’t handle it.”

"The destruction of the City of the Sun was accidental, but there is no doubt that I was the one who did it."

"I apologize to those who died because of me."

"Feel sorry."

Izanami lowered her head, her pupils, devoid of eyeballs, revealing a faint emotion.

It wasn't regret, nor did it mean that he felt he was wrong, but he genuinely expressed remorse.

"...So that's how it is."

Hearing Izanami's words, Shimizu Asahi was stunned. Based on their previous conversation, he had guessed that Izanami did not intend to destroy Ichizaki Island, but he never expected that the truth would be like this.

After battling Izanagi, the remaining divine power destroyed the entire Sun Wheel City...

An undeserved disaster... a truly undeserved disaster...

With a bitter laugh, this was all Qingshui Chaoyang could think at this moment.

but......

"I did hear that apology."

"Lord Izanami, this time, our feud is considered settled."

After a long silence, Shimizu Asahi earnestly said this to her: "Keep the truth in your heart and seal the apology in your mind."

"Is this the end of the feud...? This is the first time someone has dared to say that to me..."

"But never mind, I've already apologized, so let's just leave it at that."

"Go down."

With a gentle wave of her hand, Izanami did so as casually as if she were waving a servant, but Shimizu Asahi paid no attention.

The gains we made today have been substantial enough.

Therefore, after a simple bow, Shimizu Asahi left the main hall.

"......call."

Watching Shimizu Asahi's departing figure, Izanami remained silent for a moment before whispering, "Amaterasu, Amaterasu, I have fulfilled my duty. Now, it's up to you."

"By the way, Lord Yama, you can go back now. The Yama Palace cannot be without a master for a day. Since this little guy is going back, you should continue to take over the position of Lord Yama."

Yama walked out from behind without saying a word, his eyes filled with a sense of speechlessness.

If she's not needed, then was she brought here just to watch the show? Chapter 855 Good heavens, I survived!

Stepping out of the main hall, Qingshui Chaoyang subconsciously raised his head slightly, his dark eyes gazing at the distant scenery.

He looked up at the sky and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although the ending was quite good, even excellent, the oppressive feeling emanating from Izanami was also incredibly strong.

Even though he was prepared, he was still taken aback.

However... no matter what, the final outcome was still good.

that's enough.

He smiled and then walked out of the Yellow Springs Hall.

Because this conversation was private, even Shimizu Mio was not allowed to get any closer. Therefore, there were only two people in the vast Yomi Palace.

However, as the main hall doors opened, Shimizu Asahi slowly stepped in. Seeing Shimizu Asahi's figure, Shimizu Mio, who had been very anxious, immediately went to greet him.

"Chaoyang! Are you alright?"

The black-haired girl looked at him nervously, her eyes filled with deep tension, as if Qing Shui Chaoyang had gone into some dragon's den or tiger's lair.

Seeing his sister's nervous expression, he couldn't help but smile and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, sister, Lady Izanami didn't do anything to me."

If Izanami wanted to do something to him, Shimizu Mio wouldn't be standing here now.

"By the way, sister, I now have a complete understanding of what happened in the City of the Sun. We received the apology we wanted, and everything is resolved."

"You can relax for a while now."

"You won?"

Upon hearing this, Shimizu Mio was taken aback. Although she thought her younger brother could win, she was still very worried deep down, afraid that he wouldn't be able to.

No, it should be said that deep down, this Amaterasu Omikami did indeed believe that Shimizu Asahi would lose.

After all, that's his own mother, someone even he might not be able to beat...

"Chaoyang, tell me quickly, how did you win?"

After the initial surprise came a deep joy and curiosity. The girl opened her eyes wide and looked at her younger brother with great anticipation.

As a family where everyone shares the same fate, her younger brother's achievements are her achievements; in a sense, it's as if she has defeated her own mother.

"Hmm... I'd still be better off winning against my older sister..."

Asahi Shimizu subconsciously wanted to say those words, but suddenly, Izanami's warning came to mind, and he stopped speaking immediately, then subconsciously looked behind him.

Thank goodness... I haven't said it yet.

If he ran away, it wouldn't be a big deal, but if he said that in the Land of the Dead, he'd definitely be in trouble. He might even lose all the goodwill he'd worked so hard to get with Izanagi, turning it into a negative number.

"Ahem... Sister, let's go back and talk about this first."

With a soft cough, the boy took his sister's hand and left.

Shimizu Mio wanted to say something more, but seeing her younger brother's expression, she had no choice but to keep quiet and wait for a more appropriate time to speak.

Before long, the two returned to the Yama King's Palace, where Yama King was already waiting for them.

"King Yama?"

The two looked at Yama, the King of Hell, in the hall and were slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered.

Shimizu Asahi released Shimizu Mio, then took out the Yama King's Token from his bosom and said, "Lord Yama, you came for the Yama King's Token, didn't you? The agreement has been fulfilled, and I am no longer Yama King, so this Yama King's Token should naturally be returned to its rightful owner."

"......Um."

The King of Hell took the King of Hell's Token from his hand, but there was something slightly off about his expression.

Although he accepted the order from King Yama, he didn't show much emotion on his face. Moreover, even though he maintained that cold demeanor, Shimizu Asahi could still sense the regret and pity emanating from King Yama.

It was as if they were lamenting something.

Even after returning to the position of Yama, he still felt it wasn't quite right and even felt regretful. Did Yama want him to stay in the position of Yama?

Subconsciously, Shimizu Asahi thought this, but as soon as the thought surfaced, he banished it from his mind.

How could such a thing be possible? How could the King of Hell possibly want him to remain in his position?

Having buried this amusing thought in his mind, Shimizu Asahi decided not to say anything more to Yama.

After returning the Yama King's token to Yama King, he had no reason to linger there any longer.

"Then we'll take our leave now, Lord Yama."

He bid farewell and left the main hall with Shimizu Mio.