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"Three hundred years have passed, and this human family, which preserves the bloodline of His Highness the White Ghost, has become a prominent family in the area."

After hearing how sisters Wen Ji and Wen Ju handled the situation, the girls present nodded in agreement, believing it to be a very appropriate way of handling the situation.

"so?"

After listening to the two sisters' reports, Shang Yang asked with some surprise.

"Is that all?"

Hearing this, the two sisters looked at each other again, and then the younger sister, the Fusangshen girl Wen Ju, explained hesitantly.

"My sister and I recently received a call from a monster who wanted to become your subordinates, like us sisters. To show his sincerity in submitting to the supreme monster commander, he handed us two pieces of reliable secret information."

"One of them said that His Highness the White Ghost was actually the "Feathered Fox," a Kyoto Great Demon, who had kidnapped his human wife and children. He was forced to die under the siege of the imperial samurai by the "Feathered Fox."

"The other one states that the dog monsters that dominate the Western Kingdom, led by the dog general Douya Wang, are extremely ambitious and are planning a rebellion against Lord Shangyang, the supreme commander of all the monsters in the world."

"Inu Taisho Toga-sama intends to use this battle to completely wipe out the entire Western Kingdom, and even the Kinai area, from those monster forces that obey you as their leader and are unwilling to submit to Inu Taisho Toga-sama."

"……oh?"

Upon hearing this, Shang Yang was very interested and deeply impressed.

"That's a very accurate judgment. If he defeats me, not only will he prove that he is more capable of ruling the monsters than me, the world's monster commander, but he can also destroy the 'righteousness' of those monster forces who use my name to fight against him."

"Furthermore, defeating you, Shangyang, an ancient great monster, can prove that 'ancient monsters' aren't necessarily superior. 'Modern monsters' are more powerful than us 'old antiques.' This will appeal to the minds of monsters who have never seen true great monster-level power. This will shake the long-standing pattern of you, me, the Monster Sage, the Great Flower Field Master, and other ancient great monsters dominating the top of the monster race for thousands of years."

After taking another sip of orange juice, a playful smile appeared on the pretty face of Miss Gu Mingdijue, the lord of demons and monsters in the other world.

"It's a really accurate judgment, killing three birds with one stone."

"But that's the key."

The young man with shaggy gray hair, the owner of Mount Yoshino, smiled with great interest.

"After all, can that dog general, Lord Toga, defeat me completely as he wishes?"

Seeing Shang Yang's curious expression that seemed to have nothing to do with her, Wen Ju, the girl from the Fusangshen family who had served the monster commander for a long time, was not surprised and just asked softly.

"Lord Shang Yang, do we need to go to the Western Kingdom and kill this dog demon who is plotting rebellion right here and then?"

"No, that's not necessary."

Narrowing his eyes slightly, the commander-in-chief of the monsters in the world, the master of Yoshino Mountain, spoke in a very relaxed tone.

"I will just wait for this Lord Inu General to come and find me."

"By the way, Wenju, tell the monster who brought you and your sisters this valuable information to come to Mount Yoshino."

Volume 5: Miko of the Warring States Period: Chapter 231: Disturbance in the Western Kingdom

130 AD (the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, and the fourth year of the reign of Emperor Taizong of Japan).

The rule of the Kamakura shogunate, the first samurai regime in the history of this country, was already crumbling. Although the shogunate's rulers, the successive regents of the Hojo clan, tried their best to maintain the operation of the Kamakura shogunate, or to maintain the Hojo clan's rule over the country, the Kamakura shogunate still inevitably declined.

In the countryside of this country, the struggling peasants and bankrupt warriors fled to remote mountains and became bandits and evil gangs.

At the same time, in Kyoto, Heian-kyo, the court nobles whose power had been seized by the shogunate for 150 years secretly plotted to take back power from the shogunate, abolish the samurai regime established by samurai who were considered inferior and lowly by the emperor and the court nobles, and rebuild the court's rule over the country.

Moreover, the provincial governors and shugo scattered across the country also disobeyed the orders of the Kamakura shogunate, and there were even local shugo who openly raised the banner of rebellion and rebelled against the shogunate.

This country is once again on the brink of chaos.

Let’s put aside the affairs of this country for the moment. In fact, for hundreds of years, the unrest in the society belonging to gods and monsters has been intensifying.

Since the late Heian period, monsters from various places have gradually formed monster tribes and the One Hundred Demons Night Parade forces. Mutual conquests and conflicts in troubled times have become extremely common.

However, due to the existence of the ancient great monsters who are at the top of the monsters, who led the monsters to attack the Moon Sea and defeated the One Hundred Demons Night Parade in the Moon City, as well as a large number of "ancient monsters" who participated in the Moon War and still obeyed the former monster lords, the conflicts between monster forces in various places are still limited to a controllable range.

However, this maintenance has already reached a critical point.

The ancient great monsters who appeared and disappeared mysteriously have not shown the monsters the tremendous power possessed by these noble "Monster Princes" for five hundred years.

Obedience without reverence is but superficial obedience.

Saikuni, that is, the Kansai region including Kyoto and Heiankyo.

Two hundred years ago, the chief of the dog-demon clan in the Western Kingdom, Toga King, who was respected as "Dog General", expelled the most powerful monster force in the Western Kingdom - the monster leopard cat clan. In the past two hundred years, Dog General Toga King has been committed to expelling the powerful monster forces in the Western Kingdom, and leading the dog-demon clan to attack monster forces in other places that want to develop in the direction of the Western Kingdom.

After two hundred years, the hegemony of the Western Kingdom led by the Inu general Toga King can be said to have gradually stabilized.

Since twenty years ago, the dog demon clan of the western country has even begun to deliberately clash with the Kyoto Feathered Fox forces led by the Kyoto Great Monster "Feathered Fox" who occupies the prosperous Kyoto Heian-kyo, and has even come into conflict many times.

Both sides seemed to be on edge, their swords drawn. It seemed that if only a spark flew, the two largest monster forces in the entire western kingdom would clash in Kyoto, Heian-kyo.

Nara, Mount Yoshino, hot spring resort.

In the living room, a young man with gray and messy hair, the owner of Mount Yoshino, sat solemnly at a square table, holding a brush in his hand, writing on the rice paper spread out on the table.

Ai and Jue were nearby, the two girls were playing checkers, Kaguya was holding her tablet as usual, it was unknown what exactly she was doing, and Renren and Shana had gone out early in the morning.

At this moment, the cypress door of the living room was slowly opened by someone outside in the corridor.

A beautiful young girl with waist-length hair and dressed in a light-colored kimono walked into the living room and sat in front of the young man with gray and messy hair. She solemnly took out two letters from her sleeve and respectfully presented them to the owner of Yoshino Mountain, who had stopped writing and put the brush aside.

"Lord Shangjun, the Feathered Fox of Kyoto hopes you can personally intervene to stop the Western Dog General, Toga, from attacking Kyoto. On a separate note, Toga wishes to assure you that neither the Western Dog Demon Clan nor the Dog General himself intends to offend the Lord Monster Commander, the lord of all Kyoto monsters."

"The reason why the Dog General Toga-oh led the Western Dog Demon Clan to take action against Kyoto Heian-kyō was because he could not tolerate the Feathered Fox of Kyoto Heian-kyō's encroachment and the secret occupation of Kyoto Heian-kyō."

"The Inu General and the Western Dog Demon Clan believe that Yuyuko's actions are a grave offense against the Monster Commander-in-Chief and must be punished."

"Oh... this is really surprising."

After looking at the contents of the two letters, Shang Yang commented with great interest and asked casually.

"Wenju, what were the details of the previous clashes between the Western Country Inu General and the Kyoto Feathered Fox?"

"The situation is quite serious. Several major battles have broken out between the Western Monsters, led by the Dog General Toga, and the Night Parade of One Hundred Monsters of Kyoto's Feathered Fox. Many weaker monsters have died, and many of the powerful Dog Monsters and Kyoto Monsters have also been injured."

Hearing this, Wen Ju bowed slightly and reported softly.

"However, the important figures of both factions have not yet died in the numerous major battles, and the two factions have not yet reached the stage of a life-and-death battle. This is probably why the Western Dog General and the Kyoto Feathered Fox are eager to seek mediation from Lord Shangyang, the supreme commander of the world's monsters."

"That's it..."

After listening to Wen Ju's report, Shang Yang nodded slightly thoughtfully.

"Not bad, you can come up with this excuse. No wonder... It seems that Yuyuko and Inu Taisho have joined forces."

"Join forces..."

When she suddenly heard the judgment of the commander-in-chief of monsters in the world, the girl with the god of sorrow was stunned.

"Are you saying... that the Feathered Fox of Kyoto and the Inu Taisho of the Western Kingdom are... acting?"

"The fact that several major wars have broken out, yet no important figures from either side have been killed or injured, speaks volumes."

Shrugging his shoulders, Shang Yang asked casually.

"Furthermore, Wen Ju, have you ever seen two equally powerful factions rush to a ceasefire before they've even finished testing each other?"

"The so-called ceasefire is actually a compromise between two sides, each taking a step back when they have exhausted all their strength and potential and still cannot destroy the other. The rush to call a truce before completing the initial probing is itself highly suspicious."

"...Strange, it's possible that Inu Taisho Toga-oh would team up with Yugyo Kitsune."

Hearing the conversation here, Shana turned around and asked with a little confusion.

"Given the vastly different styles of these two youkai generals, it should be difficult for them to unite."

"Inu Taisho and Hagoromo Kitsune share the same stance as the leaders of the 'modern youkai', dissatisfied with the 'ancient youkai's' prolonged rule over them."

Shang Yang smiled without being surprised.

"Nothing surprising."

"Also, Lord Shang Yang."

After a slight hesitation, Wen Ju bowed slightly again and reported in a low voice.

"According to the information sent by His Excellency, there have been rumors circulating among the monsters in the western, eastern, and Kinki areas recently."

"It's rumors like, 'Lord Shangjun, the demon commander of the world, is a demon from the Tang Kingdom. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for this country's demon commander to be from the Tang Kingdom?'"

"Although the old monsters are dismissive of this, it seems that many 'young' monsters are eager to make a move."

"Uh... since when did youkai start dividing according to human national boundaries?"

Upon hearing this news, Shang Yang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"This must be the work of Yuyuko. It's indeed a fox demon that is accustomed to possessing noble women and manipulating the court. It's quite adept at using the political tactics of human society."

"Spreading rumors that question the legitimacy of the regime."

Ai commented softly that he was very familiar with political tactics as he was well-versed in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

"A common tactic used before a rebellion."

"Ah."

Jue Ye commented lightly.

"It's a very useful method for young monsters with vigorous blood."

"Seventy years ago, the Inu general Toga-oh killed the Tang Dynasty's 'great monster', the Flying Demon Moth, which had crossed the sea from the Tang Dynasty and caused considerable influence in Japan."

Shana also made a calm analysis.

"Now I've even found an excuse to attack you, Shang Yang, although it may not be useful."

"After all, monsters are not ordinary humans. This method can only be effective temporarily."

Shang Yang shook his head and gave instructions to Wen Ju.

"Please deal with the rumors accordingly. Where are the Western Dog Demons led by Toga-no-Ou and the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons led by the Feathered Fox currently facing off?"

"Your Excellency is already handling it. As for the One Hundred Demons Night Parade led by Toga-oh and the Feathered Fox, they are now gathering near the Nara Ghost Capital."

Wen Ju answered softly.

"As Your Excellency has also requested, I am here to inform you that she is awaiting your arrival in Ghost City."

"Zhao is actually already in the ghost city."

Hearing this, the owner of Mount Yoshino was somewhat impressed.

"Then I will do as Toga and Kitsune wish. Wenju, tell Toga and Kitsune that I will mediate their dispute in Nara Ghost City and ask them to come to Ghost City."

Hearing Shang Yang say this, Miss Gu Mingdijue asked softly.

"Do you need me to go with you?"

"It doesn't matter,"

Shang Yang waved his hand casually.

"It's rare for someone to plot against me, so I'll let Touga and Yuyokuni get their wish for once. Don't worry, I can handle it."

a few days later.

Shang Yang, the chief demon commander of the world, arrived at the demon capital in Nara, preparing to mediate the conflict between the dog demon leader of the western country, Dog General Toga, and the demon leader of Kyoto, Yuyuko. Then, a terrible incident occurred that frightened all the demons in the western country.

The Western Dog Demon Clan and the Kyoto Feathered Fox Clan, who were originally at odds with each other near the Ghost City in the Nara area, suddenly joined forces. Under the leadership of the Dog General Toga and Feathered Fox, they launched a rebellion against the world's monster commander-in-chief, Shangyang, who was in the Ghost City, and completely besieged the Ghost City.

At the same time, the overlord of the Western Kingdom, Dog General Douga King, formally challenged the world's monster commander Shang Yang, and wanted to completely defeat the monster commander who ruled the world's monsters in the Ghost City.

Volume 5: Miko of the Warring States Period: Chapter 232: Rebellion

Nara, the ghost capital (former Fujiwara Kyo).

Not only was the area outside the Ghost City almost surrounded by Western monsters led by the Dog Monster Clan and monsters from Kyoto who surrendered to the Feathered Fox, but inside the Ghost City, some monsters from the nearby Nara area also gathered in the market, making a lot of noise and talking.

The ghost city, which should be cold and deserted during the day, now seems to have become a bustling human city.

On the ancient and dilapidated wall of the Ghost City, a young man with gray and messy hair, the master of Mount Yoshino and the commander-in-chief of all the monsters in the world, looked indifferently at the declaration of a tall man standing outside the Ghost City. He had long silver-white hair, wore armor covered with fang-like barbs, a white cape made of the fur of some huge beast, two swords tied around his waist, and a large sword on his back.

"...The ancient great monsters, including the Supreme Monster Commander, have not made any contributions to the monster clan for hundreds of years, and it is difficult for them to continue to obey them."

"Therefore, Lord Shang Yang, the Monster Commander, must from now on cease interfering in this country's actions and promise not to impose any restrictions on any monster forces in the world..."

The young man with shaggy gray hair narrowed his eyes dangerously as he listened to the declaration of the Western Overlord, Toga King, who was revered as Inu Daisho in the Western Country.

The demands made in this declaration were definitely not the intention of the Inu General Toga Oh.

"From such arrogant words, we can see that Yuyuko and Douga King's plan is not only to defeat you, Lord Shangyang, in this ghost city where you first appeared."