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

Inside the cold underground space, the pale-faced, black-haired boy stared in disbelief.

Qingnvfang's words came so suddenly that Shimizu Asahi didn't react for a moment.

Two or three seconds later, he snapped out of his shock and instinctively opened his mouth to say something, but before he could speak, the girl cut him off.

“I know what you’re trying to say. While there were certainly external factors involved, what really made me make this decision was my feelings for you.”

Qingnvfang took his hand and smiled at him for the first time.

"I don't hate you."

".....Eh!?"

The words, which sounded like a confession, stunned the boy once again. He opened his mouth slightly, his handsome face appearing somewhat frozen.

But soon, he smiled.

"Is that so...? Then please take care of me from now on, Qingnvfang."

"Ah, my master."

Shikigami are special terms used to refer to spirits and monsters who form contracts with Onmyoji (masters of the Yin-Yang arts).

Because powerful shikigami can provide a lot of help to Onmyoji, Onmyoji all yearn to have an excellent shikigami.

There are two ways to form a contract with fairies and monsters: one is to defeat them and force them to form a contract.

However, contracts formed in this way will cause shikigami to harbor resentment towards the onmyoji. Even if they cannot harm the onmyoji because of the contract, they will try every means to bite back.

The second method is to befriend the yokai and make it willingly become the shikigami of the onmyoji.

However, becoming a shikigami means serving the onmyoji for life. As long as the onmyoji does not actively erase the contract or die, they must stay by the onmyoji's side.

In this era where humans and yokai are hostile to each other, most yokai are unwilling to form a contract with Onmyoji. Forcibly subduing shikigami is an option, but the backlash makes many people hesitate.

Therefore, Onmyoji of this era basically did not have shikigami.

When he heard Qingnüfang say that she was willing to become his shikigami, Shimizu Asahi's first reaction was hesitation. He knew that if Qingnüfang became his shikigami, he would have the power to fight against Kidomaru.

However, he did not want Qingnufang to force herself for his sake.

Unlike humans, monsters value lifelong contracts more than their own lives; once signed, they will protect the contract for life.

Whether their owner dies or they are actively dismissed, they will stay by their owner's side according to their own will.

Therefore, he was unwilling to let Qingnufang do something against her own conscience in order to save him.

However, Qingnvfang was serious. She didn't dislike him, and she was willing to become his shikigami.

The heartfelt answer surprised the young student for a moment, then he smiled gently.

He didn't dislike her.

Therefore, they entered into a contract.

The process of actively forming a contract is not long, it can even be said to be very short. It is completed by dripping each other's blood onto the shikigami talisman and activating the Yin-Yang technique.

At the moment the contract was completed, the young student looked at the girl in front of him.

He could feel her presence.

It's like being connected by blood.

The feeling brought about by the contract made Shimizu Asahi feel a little novel, but he suppressed his curiosity and focused his gaze on Kidomaru.

He knew what he needed to do.

"Aren't you going to stop us? Kidomaru. With your speed, you could easily kill us before we even form a contract."

"There's no need for that! It's true that Onmyoji can become stronger by borrowing the power of shikigami, but Asahi, how long can you borrow her power in this state?"

Kidomaru smiled contemptuously. In his view, no matter what Shimizu Asahi did, he could not change the fact that he would die here.

"That does sound like something you would say..."

The young student smiled, took the girl's smooth, cool hand in his, and said, "Qing Nu Fang, I'm counting on you."

"Ah."

The blue-haired girl gently closed her eyes, and a pentagram array emitting a faint light unfolded beneath their feet. The next moment, she transformed into specks of light and merged into Qing Shui Chao Yang's body.

A pale blue aura silently enveloped the boy's surface, and a sharp, cold aura quietly spread.

There are two ways for a shikigami to help its master in battle. One is to manifest its physical form and fight according to its own will and habits. The other is to merge into the master's body and become a part of the master's power.

Compared to the first method, the second method is more effective in leveraging the strengths of both parties.

After all, the result of such a fusion of forces is not as simple as one plus one equals two.

However, the prerequisite for using the second combat method is to obtain the shikigami's consent.

"Is this... the power of the Blue Maiden Chamber?"

Feeling the surging demonic power flowing through his body, Shimizu Asahi clenched his fist in shock.

"This is the first time you've used my strength. Our teamwork isn't very smooth, so this situation can't last long. I'm entrusting Chaoyang to you."

Although she lent her power to Shimizu Asahi during their fight, Shimizu Asahi simply released the power without truly experiencing or controlling it.

So, strictly speaking, this was their first time.

The girl's words echoed in his mind, and Shimizu Asahi nodded gently, replying, "I understand."

Taking a deep breath, the young student's gaze fell once again on his close friend.

"It seems you're ready... In that case, let's begin our final battle!"

Madness and excitement resurfaced, and the demonic energy within the Asura's son surged forth, causing the crimson chains to immediately rage forth.

Faced with the powerful aura and attack, Shimizu Asahi stood still and calmly waved his arm. Then, countless ice blades appeared out of thin air.

The next moment, the ice blade and the chain clashed again, the two different forces clashing in mid-air, and a powerful shockwave swept out in an instant.

Kidomaru looked surprised.

In the previous clashes, those ice blades shattered like glass at the slightest touch, but this time... is this the true power of shikigami and onmyoji?

"interesting!"

With an excited smile, Kidomaru grasped the blood-red chain.

With a flick of his arm, one of the chains pierced through the ice blade like a venomous snake and arrived in front of Qingshui Chaoyang.

Even with the power of the Azure Maiden Chamber, he could no longer withstand a single blow from Kidomaru, and thus, an ice shield appeared.

The heavy chains were blocked by the ice shield, and the forces clashing head-on once again stirred up a storm.

The white-haired Asura was not surprised. He simply laughed and prepared to use the chains to attack from the other side.

However, the ground beneath Kidomaru's feet suddenly cracked open, and sharp blades stabbed out like scorpions!

PS: Third update... That's all.

Chapter 87, Section 89: Two Fools

The strange thing underfoot caught the white-haired Asura's attention. He glanced down and immediately saw the icy blade in his field of vision.

Kidomaru's pale yellow pupils suddenly contracted, and he instinctively leaped high into the air to dodge the attack.

At the same time, he swung his arm, and the chain that had fallen in front of Qingshui Chaoyang seemed to come alive, quickly wrapping around the ice shield, and then suddenly exerting force.

The next moment, he shot out like a cannonball!

The Asura, radiating a blood-red demonic aura, instantly appeared before the black-haired youth. He clenched his right fist, his demonic energy surging, and his powerful force caused a storm to gather.

In a flash, the young student gently looked up, his dark pupils reflecting the figure of his friend.

Faced with the oncoming storm, he not only did not back down, but instead took a step forward.

Then, a blast of air erupted!

The two men, separated by a distance, simultaneously swung their fists.

In an instant, countless afterimages appeared.

The clash that transcended the limits of the physical body lost its meaning in being captured; only the continuous explosions in the air could determine how many times the two had clashed in that instant.

The extremely fast punches caused the demonic energy to form a storm, the air waves to turn into surging waves, and even the entire underground space trembled slightly under the impact of the two's battle.

Neither side would yield, and the sounds of fierce swordplay between ice blades and chains rang out.

A deafening roar capable of shattering anything, and a clear sound capable of cleaving anything, resounded throughout the entire underground space in an instant... Figures crisscrossed back and forth, the battle continued.

At this moment, Shimizu Asahi stood on equal footing with Kidomaru. After exhausting all their trump cards, even though there was still a gap in combat power, no one could deny that this was a battle of equal strength and evenly matched!

"This is it! This is the battle I've been waiting for! This is the kind of fighting I've been craving!"

"You really are the best, Chaoyang!"

The Son of Asura laughed loudly, unable to resist the feeling of dancing on the edge of a blade... Ah, his blood was burning, his heart was pounding, the impulse etched in his bloodline ignited his reason, and a beast that only knew how to kill was about to break free from its cage.

Shimizu Asahi clenched his fists, his will surging within him. Whether it was due to the power of the Azure Maiden's Chamber or the fierce battle, his vision had never been so clear.

Those dark eyes were focused intently, capturing every detail of Kidomaru's expression and muscle movements.

Dodge, attack, maneuver, block!

I don't know when it started, but he began... to suppress Kidomaru!

"boom!!!"

Fists clashed once more, power collided with power once more, but this time, the situation changed.

The son of Asura... the white-haired Asura retreated!

The deep, ocean-like power of Shimizu Asahi tore apart his attack and forcefully forced him back!

"How could this be!?"

The white-haired Asura stared wide-eyed at the black-haired boy in disbelief.

I actually lost in a contest of strength...?

"It's over, Kidomaru."