My wife's name is Platycodon

Naraku was a little confused, but after thinking about his experiences over the past fifty years, he felt that what Kikyo said was right.

"Yes, the only reason I was born was because of Kikyo..." He admitted in his heart the fact that he had always been unwilling to admit.

Compared with Kikyo, what is the Four Souls Jade?

This witch was everything to him, but he could not exchange everything he had for even a hair or a glance from this witch.

Is that so?

He laughed deeply. "I, Naraku, am such a vulgar person. Was I born just for this? It's really ridiculous."

"Vulgar and ridiculous?" Kikyo looked at Naraku steadily. She never thought so.

"Naraku, don't you realize? We are so similar. Maybe our meeting was destined."

Kikyo sighed. She took Jialuo to walk the original path of cultivation again and discovered many things that she had not noticed before, which overturned her previous cognition.

The same is true for the Four Soul Jade.

She had always thought that the clues provided by the Demon-Hunting Village, as a village with deep connections to Cui Zi, would not be wrong.

But later I discovered that the birth of the Four Souls Jade was not as simple as it seemed.

Tsuiko was the most powerful priestess of an era. Her talent was only stronger than Kikyo's.

Therefore, her four soul qualifications are also naturally full, just like Kikyo, she is a gift from God, born with the favor of heaven, with extremely strong spiritual power, high martial arts skills, and great wisdom.

The only difference between Tsuiko and Kikyo is that Tsuiko is much older than Kikyo.

Kikyo died when she was just eighteen, before her potential was fully tapped, but Tsuiko grew to her peak.

Afterwards, various clues showed that she alone overwhelmed the monsters of an entire era, and all the monsters had to unite and form a life form similar to Naraku in order to fight Tsuriko.

This life form is born with all four soul values ​​fully filled, which is Qu Ling’s original body.

The direct spirit of the Four Souls Jade is naturally Cui Zi.

This is the cause and effect of everything, a cycle of fate that has continued for hundreds of years.

As time goes by, the Four Souls Jade has been active for so many years and has encountered a similar scene again.

A priestess with four full souls also appeared. Due to the changes of the times, she didn't even need to grow to the peak. She would not encounter any enemies when walking on this land. There were no strange creatures that she could not seal, and no monsters that she could not solve.

Even the elves of Zishan were afraid of Kikyo's power. Just by placing a spiritual bow, they suppressed a powerful elf for fifty years and dared not move at all.

Because of his overwhelming strength, the monsters of this era united and formed Naraku.

Chapter 104: Cuizi's Power of Thought

After several years, when the Four Souls Jade is lost to the world, a similar thing will happen again.

In fact, according to her original destiny, she was already dead. If she had not met Garo, Kikyo thought that she did not have enough confidence to destroy Naraku, let alone suppress Naraku all the time - it was Garo who gave her hope of life. For Garo, she could choose to survive, or give up the mission of the shrine maiden, and even accept the souls of other shrine maidens to complete herself and embark on the path of practice again.

Garo is the biggest outlier. Kikyo cannot imagine a scenario without Garo. She might have died at the hands of Naraku, but Kagome is still alive.

As her reincarnation, Kagome still has to fight with the Shikon Jewel. If Kagome still cannot resolve the cause and effect of the Shikon Jewel, then when this era is over, Kagome's soul will merge with Tsuruko inside the Shikon Jewel.

And Naraku will join Qu Ling's side and continue the never-ending battle.

But the witch's blood has been shed more than usual, and there have been enough sacrifices.

This is also the reason why Kikyo was deeply moved when she saw Hitomi's death.

After hearing Kikyo say the words fate and destiny, Naraku said with disdain, even though he was defeated and dying: "Kikyo, don't be stubborn. Don't you understand that when will a truly strong person be affected by something like fate..."

Kikyo frowned slightly: "Do I need your preaching?" She was just speaking from her heart. This was the feeling she gained from her past and present experiences, a kind of thinking and exploration of fate.

"..." Naraku was silent for a moment. He had the same wisdom as Kikyo, but her thoughts should be corrected. She said, "Then go and talk to Garo. He will probably tell you that only the weak are affected by fate. The strong create their own fate. If fate dares to arrange his future, he will fight it and crush it into dust."

After hearing these words, Kikyo felt a little strange. These were very similar to what Jialuo would say. She could even imagine the tone and body of Jialuo when he said such words.

Just like her, Naraku also completely understood Garo.

Kikyo felt a little uncomfortable for a moment, but she could understand Naraku's thoughts after all. It was simply that Garo was too threatening and needed special attention. As a result, she had established a personality model. She would find out Garo's position in advance before doing anything and never confront him head-on.

As the two were talking, the Four Souls Jade began to move and a priestess in armor emerged from it.

She has waist-length black hair, snow-white skin, a flower ornament on her forehead, and a heroic demeanor, just like a witch from hundreds of years ago.

In that era, monsters were rampant and humans were always at a disadvantage. The priestess also needed to fight monsters in close combat and be proficient in combat skills, just like the Kikyo clone on Penglai Island, who could actually cut off a lock of Gala's hair in close combat and split a mountain with a full-strength chop.

And Cui Zi can fight against the monster aggregation for seven days and seven nights, and her physical fitness is no less than that of the Kikyo clone on Penglai Island!

When Naraku saw this person, he was extremely surprised, as if he had encountered a zombie.

Kikyo immediately bowed. This man looked exactly like the stone statue in the cave behind the demon-killing village.

"Hello, Senior Cuizi." She was very polite, neither humble nor arrogant, even though she knew that Cuizi had been fighting for hundreds of years, relying solely on her mind and her self-awareness had long been erased.

This is a shrine maiden who is even more miserable than Souji. After all, Souji only persisted for more than two hundred years, and that was inside the Singing Furnace on Penglai Island, where there was a suitable environment. But by the time of Kikyo, she was only left with a remnant soul.

Cui Zi's situation was even more difficult. Not only did she not have a suitable environment, but she had been fighting for hundreds of years and fighting had almost become her instinct. However, she was still suppressed by Qu Ling and was unable to counterattack and retake Zhi Ling's position.

Cui Zi's expression was dull and her eyes were empty, but soon a glimmer of light flashed across them. She was confused at first, and then she regained some clarity.

"Cui Zi, are you calling me? This name is strange yet familiar." Cui Zi spoke, her voice was extremely calm, her upper body was in armor, her lower body was scarlet, she was holding a sword, she looked heroic yet gentle, full of elegance.

"Yes, you are the most powerful priestess from hundreds of years ago." Kikyo said.

Cui Zi was silent for a long time, as if she was searching for her memory. However, she had been fighting day and night during this period. How could she clearly remember who she was in such a short time?

"I have a vague impression." Cui Zi said.

"Do you still have memories of the past?" Kikyo was a little surprised. Even these memories have not been completely lost. How strong is Tsuiko's willpower and mind?

"I was confused at first, but then a force came to me and reminded me of many things!" Cui Zi said. She raised her hand slightly and a special force emerged to maintain her form.

As soon as Kikyo sensed it, she knew the source of this power; it was so familiar.

This is actually the power of Tongzi...

She also has Tongzi's soul in her soul, which saves her a lot of effort.

At the beginning, Naraku designed to corrupt Hitomi and let the Four Souls Jade absorb her corrupted blood, almost completely suppressing the Naoko and greatly enhancing the power of the Kotoko.

Of course, as long as Cui Zi is not dead, Qu Ling will never be able to destroy Zhi Ling. At most, he can squeeze Zhi Ling's living space.

Moreover, the Four Souls Jade was bathed in the spiritual blood of the priestess, and although it was corrupted, it was also a new force for Tsuiko, helping her to regain some of her memories.

There were fragments of Tongzi's memory in the blood.

After a while, as the conversation went on, Cui Zi's soul thought of many things, and more and more memories surfaced.

"In today's era, it has been four or five hundred years, right?" Cui Zi said uncertainly, with a somewhat dull expression.

Kikyo sighed softly: "There should be, but the younger generation is ashamed of the efforts of our ancestors and failed to kill all the monsters and build a prosperous world."

This naturally does not include her.

Even though all the top monsters have disappeared and completely secluded themselves, humans of this era are still at a disadvantage, otherwise they would not have allowed a mere Naraku to survive for more than fifty years.

Cuizi understood very well: "It's not your fault. Monsters can be born from disasters. Most monsters are not strong. But if there is no chaos, there will inevitably be countless demons and monsters born. The weak will die and the strong will survive."

Cui Zi added: "Compared to before, the environment is much better!"

"In another five hundred years, monsters will completely disappear, and the shrine maiden lineage will also leave the stage." Kikyo whispered.

Cuizi nodded: "This is a good thing!"

This means that no other priestesses will be sacrificed.

Kikyo got back to the point and said sternly: "I intend to purify the Four Souls Jade so that you can be liberated."

Cui Zi did not refuse. After so much communication, her eyes no longer had much light left. She just nodded instinctively.

This was the manifestation of her mind power, which was not even a soul. Logically speaking, she did not even have the ability to speak. It was Tong Zi's blood that helped her and gathered a weak spiritual power.

Chapter 105: Death

The Four Soul Jade is extremely poisonous, and Cui Zizhiling is weak and alone, making it difficult for him to compete with the group of monster souls.

Therefore, over the years, the Four Soul Jade has always been controlled by Qu Ling.

And now, Kikyo has finally awakened Tsuiko, and the souls of the two priestesses are resonating, injecting new energy and finally stabilizing it in a state of balance.

From now on, unless the balance is broken, this jade will not have the evil properties that bewitch the mind.

Now if you make a wish to it, the Four Souls Jade will not mislead the wisher.

Looking at the half-yin and half-yang jade, Kikyo sighed softly, stretched out her fingertips and lightly touched it. Finally, the flawless jade made a crackling sound, but it did not break into pieces. Instead, it gradually turned into small pieces and disintegrated in the air.

At this moment, Tsuiko witnessed this scene. Her brows were calm and her consciousness was weak. She could only nod slightly to Kikyo. Then this strongest priestess turned and jumped up, her hair flying. Her figure gradually dimmed, and finally turned into a golden light that rushed into the sky and then disappeared.

Behind her, countless monster souls emerged one by one from the void. The Four Soul Jade was the basis for the existence of these souls. Without the Four Soul Jade, Qu Ling was naturally gone as well, and these monster souls were finally freed.

In fact, they had already died long ago. Now, either out of exhaustion or numbness, they followed Cui Zi and merged into the world.

From dust to dust, from ashes to ashes, all life and all souls will go to where they belong.

"Tsuiko..." Kikyo stared at the place where Tsuiko disappeared, in a daze. She had resonated with Tsuiko's residual thoughts in the cave of the demon-killing village, and also used the Four Souls fragments as a medium to communicate deeply with Tsuiko's thoughts. The two priestesses made a plan to destroy Naraku and the Four Souls Jade at the same time.

But later, plans could not keep up with changes. She later came up with the idea of ​​​​resurrection and abandoned her original plan. Of course, although she changed it at the last minute, the result was not bad. Naraku could not escape from her palm.

Kikyo believed that Tsuiko would support her in doing so, but the Tsuiko just now could not represent the real Tsuiko, just as she could not represent the Kikyo priestess fifty years ago.

If this senior were still alive, what would he think? But the long years had worn away most of her memories and emotions, leaving only a remnant of thoughts. Kikyo could not get an answer, and she murmured to herself: "The soul is scattered, unable to reincarnate, and merged into the world. Is this the common ending of all life? I seem to have seen the end of this world..."

Kikyo returned to the ground carrying Naraku's head. Naraku's body had been shattered, and only his head was left. Now his eyes were closed and he looked lifeless. Then, seeing Jialuo coming over, Kikyo went straight to the point and said softly, "Prepare for the Taishan Prefecture Lord Festival."

My mission as a witch has come to an end, but I don't feel fulfilled or satisfied. I only feel tired after traveling through mountains and rivers and finally reaching the end.

Throughout the process, she gained a lot and thought about many deep issues, but when she reached the end, Kikyo felt that nothing mattered anymore.

Everything is gone.

Resurrection and then possession of a body are the basis for the existence of any life.

Kikyo asked Gala to arrange the things needed for the ceremony. Although now was not the best time, Kikyo had no intention of worrying too much. She had been waiting for this moment for too long.

The Taishan Lord Festival is a secret of Yin-Yang Taoism. The method of performing the ceremony is to pray sincerely to the Taishan Lord, wishing to exchange one's own life for the life of the deceased. With this, Abe Haruaki traveled the world and achieved the pinnacle of Yin-Yang master.

However, the items required are quite particular. According to the documents left by Abe Haruaki, the specifications of the Onmyoji festival selected will vary depending on the scene and the status and identity of the person being ritualized.

But when it comes to Platycodon, everything is naturally kept simple.

But even so, the altar and table are indispensable. This is a rule passed down from ancient times. These things are for the gods. If they are missing, the secret technique cannot be carried out or may even backfire.

Jialuo recited the scripture silently again, and then said nervously: "Jigen, it would be better to use spiritual power to perform the Taishan Lord Festival, right?" He only had demonic power and was a little worried!

"But if it's you, I don't think there will be a problem." Kikyo was very gentle. She smiled and comforted Jialuo. When the time came, it was hard to imagine that someone with Jialuo's personality would panic. Maybe he took her too seriously.

Jialuo was worried and confused. As a powerful person who became a big monster with the identity of a human, there was only one such person in history. It was naturally impossible for ordinary monsters to use their magic power to perform the secret art of Yin and Yang, because it went against common sense, but Kikyo was confident that he would not make any mistakes.

Strength varies from person to person. The stronger she becomes and the more things she comes into contact with, the more Kikyo feels that all strength should ultimately lead to the same end.

Whether it is spiritual power, demonic power, or magical power, they all have a common direction. Crossing this threshold will lead to earth-shaking changes.

However, because Kikyo currently has no physical body, she cannot perform many changes, such as using spiritual power to replace demonic power and magic power, but her estimation will not be wrong. Once she has a body, she should naturally understand how to convert power.

Nagara can naturally also use his demonic powers to perform the Taishan Lord Sacrifice.

Since there was no suitable venue nearby to set up the scene for the Taishan Lord Festival, Jialuo and Kikyo had to find another place.

Just at this moment, Kagome came running over panting, with Inuyasha, Miroku and others beside her.

"Kikyo, I can't see the Shikon Jewel anymore." Kagome looked very nervous when she saw Naraku's head in Kikyo's hand, and the others also held their breath, waiting for Kikyo's answer.

Kagome has the talent to look directly at the Shikon Jade. This ability does not come from Kikyo, but because the Shikon Jade has been hidden in Kagome's body since she was born, so there is naturally some connection between them.

Just now, she suddenly realized that the evil jade suddenly exploded in the sky with a bang.

If conditions allowed, Kagome would definitely set off fireworks for several hours.

"Because it was purified by me, there is no more Four Souls Jade in this world." Kikyo replied calmly.

Coral and Amber were naturally surprised and happy to hear this, because the demon hunter and Cui Zi had some connection, so they were naturally very concerned about the Four Souls Jade, which could be said to be the root of all evil.

The disaster that had plagued this land for hundreds of years finally disappeared.

Of course, Miroku was more excited than the others. He pointed at Naraku and said, "Then, Kikyo Miko, can you still leave Naraku to me? I need to lift the wind cave curse."

He really didn't expect Naraku to end up like this. Being held in Kikyo's hand, his originally handsome appearance became dry and withered, and his previous image of being at ease and scheming behind the scenes was completely broken!

"Hehe!" Naraku's eyes, which were originally closed, suddenly opened, and a cold atmosphere immediately filled the surroundings.