My personal opinion on Gensokyo

As we got closer to Penglai Island, the fog became thicker and thicker. Penglai Island, which had some traces visible just now, had now completely disappeared without a trace in the thick fog. As this strange fog became thicker and thicker, less and less light could penetrate the fog. It was clearly daytime, but now it became as dark as night.

As the boat passed through the cave under the mountain, which was only a shadow in the thick fog, the thick fog disappeared and the front became open.

This seems to be one of the islands, a huge cave connected to the sea surface.

Strange birds with blue flames burning all over their bodies are found in various places in the cave, on raised rocks, on dry rock walls, etc.

They don't seem to be just weak monsters.

“What an uncomfortable place…”

Looking around warily, Inuyasha, who was sitting cross-legged at the stern, shivered uncomfortably and commented with disgust.

Hearing Inuyasha's words, Shang Yang shrugged his shoulders. Of course, those birds with blue flames all over their bodies were part of Kirara, one of the Four Monster Gods. It would definitely feel uncomfortable to be stared at by them.

He glanced thoughtfully at the surrounding firebirds glowing with blue flames. Just now, outside the island, Kikyo had seriously injured Gangluo, one of the Four Fighting Gods. But if the remaining three Four Fighting Gods gathered here together, it would be troublesome...

Thinking of this, Shang Yang subconsciously shifted his gaze and observed the beach opposite. However, it was this unintentional glance that made Shang Yang stunned for a moment, and then he shrugged with relief.

...as expected.

On the dim beach, there seemed to be several thin figures of different heights, standing there rather lonely.

"Kiyomi, on the beach."

Noticing that Kikyo was also on guard around and not paying attention to the small figure on the beach opposite, Shang Yang also quietly reminded him.

After hearing Shang Yang's words, Kikyo almost simultaneously noticed the blurry little figures on the dim beach and frowned slightly.

It's not an evil being... but it's not human either...

"The smell of humans and monsters mixed together... This is the smell of a half-demon..."

Inuyasha, who was sitting cross-legged on the deck, was also stunned after hearing Shang Yang's words. He sniffed subconsciously, full of confusion.

"There's more than one. Those guys on the shore are all half-demons. It's really strange, why are there so many half-demons here..."

Hearing Inuyasha's question, Kikyo also showed a thoughtful look.

"...Half-demon, huh?"

"Then let's go ashore first."

Shang Yang also reminded after taking another look at the blue flame monster bird that did not launch an attack.

"However, it's still better to be careful."

As the boat got closer to the shore, the small figure on the shore gradually became visible.

There were six children of different ages, and some of their appearance features that were different from humans, as well as a faint demonic aura, all indicated that these six children were a race that existed between humans and monsters - half-demons.

Likewise, the children stared blankly at the boat heading towards the shore. The oldest girl with light green hair muttered to herself.

"Is he from outside the island..."

The boat docked at the edge of the beach, and Kikyo was the first to get off the boat and walked towards the children standing on the beach. When the children saw that the person walking towards them was an extremely beautiful and elegant woman, they did not panic at all, but just stared at the approaching strange woman with a little caution.

"who are you?"

Approaching the children, Kikyo gave a soft and gentle smile and softly asked the oldest girl with light green hair.

"Why are you here?"

"us……"

Looking at the beautiful woman with a gentle smile, the oldest girl hesitated for a moment, but finally answered honestly.

"We are all residents of this Penglai Island. My name is Asagi..."

After telling Kikyo the names of the children behind her one by one, the oldest one, Asagi, hesitated again, but probably encouraged by Kikyo's gentle attitude, Asagi explained everything to Kikyo.

"We, and our parents, are the original inhabitants of Penglai Island, living here in seclusion and peace. But things are different now. Penglai Island has been invaded from outside by terrifying monsters who call themselves the 'Four Fighting Gods'..."

According to Asagi's description, the original Penglai Island was a paradise where humans and monsters lived in peace.

On this isolated island, ordinary farmers live peacefully with monsters who hate killing and fighting. There is no fighting, only harmony and tranquility.

As a result, many half-demon children were born, and the protective barrier protected the island, bringing long-lasting peace here.

However, decades ago, brutal monsters called the 'Four Fighting Gods' invaded this peaceful island. The shrine maiden Zouji, who was guarding the great barrier of Penglai Island, was killed in the battle, and almost all the monsters and humans living on the island were killed by the brutal Four Fighting Gods.

In the following decades, the four monsters, the Four Fighting Gods, completely dominated the Penglai Island. The originally peaceful wonderland became increasingly desolate and turned into a dead island.

Having said that, the light green-haired girl Asagi gritted her teeth, raised her head, and spoke in a firm tone.

"You are from outside the island, right? Please, take this child with you and leave here as soon as possible!"

While making this request, Asagi took the youngest half-demon girl of the group, Xiaolan, by the hand and asked Kikyo, Shangyang and Inuyasha who also approached from the boat, to take the child out of Penglai Island.

Hearing what Asagi said, Kikyo frowned slightly and asked softly.

"What about you guys? Aren't you going with us?"

"There's nothing we can do."

Before the gloomy-looking Asagi could say anything, one of the boys named Acheng explained as if he didn't care.

"We have been branded with the Four Fighting Gods' marks. It is impossible for us to leave Penglai Island."

"whispering sound."

After hearing the explanation from the boy named Orange, Inuyasha spoke with disdain.

"I thought you were worried about something. We can just kill those guys called the Four Fighting Gods and everything will be fine."

After hearing about the former peaceful life on Penglai Island, Inuyasha, who was ostracized by humans and monsters because of his half-demon identity, is now extremely disgusted with the four monster gods who have destroyed the peace of the island.

Now, the angry Inuyasha just wants to tear these hateful Four Gods into pieces with his Soul-scattering Iron Claws.

"The Four Fighting Gods are not monsters that a weak half-demon like you can deal with."

Another boy named Midoriya rolled his eyes at Inuyasha.

"It's better for you to run away quickly."

"What did you say?!"

Hearing this, Inuyasha was furious. He clenched his fists and wanted to beat up the arrogant kid.

"I'm doing this for your sake! Hey, stop trying to stop me!"

"Don't get excited, don't get excited. What this kid said does make sense."

Shang Yang comforted him, casually raising his hand to stop Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, it doesn't matter if you're killed, but don't alert the enemy. We're still very short of information on these four monsters, the Seventh God (17th Su-13th) and the Second God (22nd)."

"...What do you mean it doesn't matter if I get killed? You damned bastard!"

Volume 5: Miko of the Warring States Period: Chapter 256: Enemies from the Past

At the same time, on Penglai Island.

The huge flaming bird landed on the ground. As all the flames dissipated, the Four Fighting Gods, Jiro, also revealed his own figure and bowed slightly to a figure that had been standing on a rock before he returned.

"Brother, I'm back."

"Oh, it looks like you've made quite a haul, Jiro."

Seeing his younger brother Ji Luo coming back, the figure who had his back to Ji Luo also turned around. The leader of the four fighting monsters, Long Luo, with his long blue hair tied up, two ancient swords on his back, and wearing leather armor made of monster skin, with dragon claws embedded in the shoulder guards of the armor, asked Ji Luo with great interest.

"Of course, big brother."

Hearing this, Ji Luo proudly raised the weapons in his hand - the Red Evil Ghost Fan and the Qitian Cannon - which were left behind by the monsters Hong Xiegui and Qitian, who were formerly subordinates of General Inu and came to attack the Four Fighting Gods but were killed by the Four Fighting Gods Ji Luo.

"Not only did I kill the former subordinates of the Western Inu General who came to attack us and seize these two trophies, I also engraved the seal of the Four Fighting Gods on Seshomaru, the son of Inu General Touga."

"When he is summoned by the mark and comes here again, he will be the prey hunted by us, the Four Fighting Gods."

"Oh...well done, Jiro."

After listening to Ji Luo's report, Long Luo felt very relieved. He jumped off the rock, patted his brother's shoulder and sighed.

"I actually even left a mark on General Inu's son. Back in the Western Kingdom, General Inu targeted the Four Fighting Gods like us, creating quite a grudge. Although I heard General Inu is dead these past few years, if I could 'repay' all that grudge to General Inu's son, haha, that wouldn't be bad either."

"Brother, it's bad, Gang Luo was injured!"

While the two brothers were talking, Luo, the Four Fighting Divine Beasts, with short white hair, wearing white monster leather armor with black stripes, and looking extremely ferocious, appeared on the top of the mountain. He approached Long Luo and Xiong Luo with an angry look on his face and clenched fists.

"Those guys, how dare they hurt our brothers..."

"Don't be impatient, Beast Luo."

Hearing this, Long Luo smiled indifferently.

"We already have the whereabouts of those villains under our control, right, Xi Luo?"

"Yes, don't worry."

Hearing this, Xi Luo also revealed a malicious smile.

"My 'subordinates' are constantly monitoring those rogues who intrude into our territory."

"That witch was very useful to us."

Nodding and suppressing his smile, Long Luo gave serious instructions.

"My brothers, don't forget our goal this time. No matter what, we must..."

"Don't worry, brother."

Patting his strong chest proudly, Shou Luo agreed readily, but then he showed an angry expression.

"That troublesome miko, Souji, was truly despicable."

"Tsk, if it weren't for the fact that I was already injured before we attacked Penglai Island."

Ji Luo also had an angry look on his face and clenched his fists tightly.

"How could that weak Zouji seize the opportunity and use the power of the 'Singing Cauldron' to seal the power of the Four Fighting Gods at the cost of her own life? As a result, the Four Fighting Gods have been forced to rely on forging half-demons to recover some of their strength over the years, and have been unable to leave this Penglai Island."

"Were you already injured before attacking Penglai Island..."

Upon hearing this, Long Luo, the leader of the four monster gods, unconsciously clenched his fists, turned around and looked at the waterfall leaving from the mountain, muttering to himself.

"...Then, it's not that miko who's in the way."

Hearing these words, Ji Luo and Shou Luo were both stunned for a moment. Then, Ji Luo came back to his senses and asked in a very anxious tone.

"Brother, do you still want to take revenge on that person..."

"...Ah, not only me, but all of us Four Fighting Gods will never forget the great man who banished us here..."

"...The princess of the Moon Sea, the peerless swordsman, Her Highness Mianyue Yiji!"

After slowly mentioning the 'that one' that Ji Luo mentioned, Long Luo turned around and comforted Ji Luo and Shou Luo after noticing their uneasiness and hesitation.

"...Don't worry, I haven't lost my mind yet. Right now, the most important goal for us Four Fighting Gods is to reclaim our sealed magical power from the 'Ringing Cauldron.' Becoming an enemy of Princess Mianyue is still a long way off."

"Two hundred years ago, that brilliant princess single-handedly defeated four of us fighting gods in quick succession, chasing us from further west in the Western Kingdom for hundreds of miles until we were driven back to the countryside of the Eastern Kingdom."

"If we hadn't discovered Penglai Island and entered the barrier, Her Royal Highness the Princess would have lost track of us and stopped chasing us."

Ji Luo stated slowly and unhurriedly.

"Then we would have been buried by Princess Mianyue's sword by now."

"Therefore, the most important thing for us four fighting gods right now is to get our magic power back as soon as possible."

Long Luo nodded and spoke calmly.

"Although this happened nearly two hundred years ago, the barrier of Penglai Island can conceal our tracks, and Princess Mianyue Yiji has not continued to search for us, but we should always be prepared for the worst. We, the Four Fighting Gods, must quickly recover our full strength."

"So, this time, the goal I'm waiting for must be achieved!"

On the other side, inside the empty cave where the island is connected to the sea.

Ignoring Inuyasha's shouting, Shang Yang shrugged, turned around and coughed, and whispered to Kikyo who was checking the so-called "Four Fighting God Seal".

"How to say?"

"It's very troublesome."

Kikyo took back her bare hand from the back of the girl named Asagi and shook her head slightly.