My wife's name is Platycodon

Jialuo signaled with her eyes, but Kikyo shook her head slightly, and Jialuo looked even more confused.

Even Kikyo doesn’t know?

Kikyo said at this time: "There is not only this one, there are other Age Trees."

"Find them all and chop them all off!" The Sword of Hades gritted his teeth. A magic sword was actually allowed to clean up the mess for the gods. Is there any justice in this world?

Kikyo sighed softly and didn't move.

"What are you still standing there for?" The Sword of Hades was impatient, but being able to order Kikyo around eased its bad mood a lot.

Garo held the scabbard in his left hand and drew out the Sword of Hades with his right hand. During the process, he felt a very strange connection from the scabbard. His soul underwent a qualitative change and he could sense the power buried in the scabbard.

Suppression, vigil, comfort, exorcism, purification...

There must be something more, but he couldn't explain it clearly at the moment, it was very complicated anyway.

I don't know how Kikyo did it, but just through a name, she was able to truly associate the scabbard with herself, and even omitted the process of dripping blood to recognize the owner.

Jialuo looked at the Sword of the Underworld breathing in the fresh air. Although he couldn't see it clearly, it did give him that feeling. It was obvious that the scabbard did not suppress it excessively, it just prevented the Sword of the Underworld from calling on its own power. Why did it look so frightened?

"Why are you so excited?" He was a little puzzled. He could see that the Sword of Hades did not have strong subjective initiative and was only keen on killing. How could the Tree of Time make it lose its composure like this?

The Sword of Hades sneered and said, "I'm not excited. This really has nothing to do with me. At worst, I'll fall into the underworld and watch humans rebuild civilization."

"Miko Kikyo, I don't know if I can call you a shrine maiden now, but if you don't find other trees of the times, then just pray for good luck." It said coldly, and two sentences suddenly popped up in its mind.

Eat salty radishes and worry less. The emperor is not anxious, but the eunuchs are.

Kikyo pondered for a moment, "Is it because of the end of the Dharma and the end of the world?"

"Hey, you know this very well."

Kikyo sighed softly, a blind cat catching a dead mouse, the Tree of Ages really has some inside information: "I just know this saying."

This was the information she deduced, because the ancient books were badly damaged, many of the contents were vague, and only bits and pieces were passed down, leaving a lack of ways to obtain information.

Kikyo asked: "Is this the reason why the gods fell?"

"Not entirely. The gods live in heaven, and only the great monsters are at the same level as them. Theoretically, they have the ability to protect themselves." The Sword of the Underworld was not very sure.

Before it became Cong Yunya, most of the gods had died. I didn't remember the specific reason, but it was not a rare reason. Most of the time, it was because they fought with foreign gods and then fell.

Tsk, what a stupid way to die.

Of course, the gods here are not cheap gods like the eight million, but gods with real divinity and divine power. Amaterasu is the most influential god among them.

"Kikyo, what do you think?" Jialuo frowned.

Things suddenly became very strange. Things involving gods were mostly not simple, especially the words of the Sword of Hades were too alarmist.

Kikyo shook her head slightly.

Jialuo's frown deepened, "Aren't you going to intervene?" This was not something the Kikyo he knew would do.

Kikyo sighed and revealed the truth: "Because I can't find another Tree of Ages!"

Jialuo was surprised. It was not that Kikyo was unwilling to do it, but that she couldn't do it?

Kikyo smiled bitterly and said, "I am not omnipotent. Jialuo, you must remember that human power is limited. Humans will never be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with gods and great monsters."

No, you are being modest! The Sword of Hades complained in his heart.

Even though they all have divine power, gods are still strong and weak. As great monsters, Inu no Taisho can beat three great monsters by himself, and he can beat them without hesitation.

A priestess like Kikyo would be a powerful figure in ancient times, the pinnacle of humanity. Even if she couldn't be ranked in the first row, she could definitely stand in the second row.

No one would have thought that in a situation where the practice method is incomplete, the strong are in seclusion, and the environment does not allow it, a witch of this level can appear. Is this a last hurrah for the times?

And Gala was naturally ignored by it.

"Don't seek trouble for yourself. Besides, the signs of the end of the Dharma and the end of the world have not appeared yet."

"It's true that he didn't show up, maybe three years later." The Sword of Hades sneered, feeling that he had finally struck a blow to Kikyo's arrogance, and felt extremely comfortable in his heart.

Kikyo glanced at it and said nothing.

If the sky falls, there will always be tall people to hold it up. Although Kikyo believes that Garo is the strongest human being, compared with the big monsters, his foundation is slightly insufficient. His strength is enough, but for a strong man, in addition to hardware, software is also needed.

I will help Gala to supplement her knowledge in this area in the future.

Kikyo remembered very clearly that Jialuo had never practiced cultivation, and his rise to prominence was too short. He took a wild path, and because he was too wild, none of the monsters on this path became successful.

Kikyo suddenly felt that she had too many things to do recently. She had to comprehend reincarnation, analyze the mark of the underworld, and complete her soul. She also had to give Jialuo remedial lessons to speed up his growth, otherwise he would suffer sooner or later. She also had to be on guard against Naraku, but this guy should be more honest recently and would never dare to come to her to die before finding all the Four Souls Jade.

Because she gave up the Earth Barrier and trampled on Demon Spider's feelings, it was the greatest humiliation and shock to Naraku.

Everything takes time. Without time, Jialuo will always be dragged down by her. Carrying her own life, Jialuo will never be able to move forward.

Kikyo's mind was in turmoil, and she suddenly remembered something she had promised before.

dating?

She looked at Jialuo, her brows softened and she smiled faintly: "Jialuo, let's go out together tomorrow."

Chapter 22: Legend of Penglai Island

"Where to go?" Jialuo immediately shifted his attention elsewhere.

He did not take the end of the Dharma and the end of the world seriously. Even if such a disaster really happened, it would have nothing to do with him. He believed that it was enough to protect the people he cherished.

Kikyo said: "You can go anywhere. Jialuo, you don't want to get involved in trouble."

The Tree of Time is very mysterious, and she doesn't want to get too involved. As the saying goes, the laws of nature have their own destiny, and facing disasters, all humans can do is to accept fate and do their best.

"Kikyo, are you going to ignore it?" The Sword of Hades couldn't help but ask, is it really okay to let this kind of priestess protect humans?

Kikyo smiled and said to the Sword of Hades, "Didn't you also say that the sign of the end of the Dharma and the end of the world will appear in three years?"

"So you plan to not make any preparations, just like that?" The Sword of Hades couldn't understand.

Kikyo said calmly, "Three years, or even a shorter time. Sword of Hades, you think that a period of time is fleeting, but for me it is a future that has no end. Why should I be so worried about a future that I don't even know about?"

A person's life is a tiny, almost invisible scale in the years, fixed at a certain moment, and it is almost impossible to break free from the limitations of one's own lifespan.

The real shrine maiden died at the age of eighteen, and as a resurrected soul, Kikyo's life has stopped. These three years can account for one-sixth of her entire life.

Moreover, she discovered the Tree of Ages by accident and did not know the background of this tree. Even the Ise Shrine and Onmyoji had few records of the origin of the Tree of Ages, and the inherited knowledge was lost in a catastrophe in the past.

More importantly, Kikyo cannot guarantee whether she will still be on this land three years later.

The Sword of Hades didn't care about Kikyo's reasons. It just fulfilled its duty as a sword. It thought it could make Kikyo panic and then respectfully ask it for a solution. However, it found that it was overthinking.

A punch on cotton makes it somewhat impetuous, "It has nothing to do with me anyway."

In short, it remembers this grudge.

Jia Luo put the Sword of Hades back into the scabbard and silently gave Kikyo a thumbs up. Like the morning dew, the past days are full of suffering, so it is better to enjoy life while it lasts. She suggested: "If you want to go, why not go to Penglai Island to have a look."

Kikyo was a little surprised by his proposal. Why did Jialuo suddenly want to find Penglai Island? Did someone tell him something?

Kikyo seemed a little hesitant: "That legendary fairy island..."

Jialuo nodded, looking very excited. The legend of Penglai Fairy Mountain was widely circulated in the Celestial Empire. It was related to the First Emperor and was deified in various unofficial histories, but the travel fee was too expensive. He had never seen it in his previous life, and thought that he should be able to see it in the real world in this life.

Jialuo felt that this was a perfect place. As Penglai was a fairy island, the scenery should not be bad, and who knows, she might meet the so-called immortals.

"I heard there is an elixir of life there." Jialuo is not superstitious, but thinks that since there is such a legend, it should be true to a certain extent. He has just started his life, and he has enough life span in the future. Even if he does nothing, he can easily live for hundreds of years, but Kikyo can't do that, so he has to find something external.

He now has a long-term vision, focusing on what will happen after Kikyo is resurrected.

Kikyo said tactfully: "I'm afraid you will be disappointed."

"how?"

"Fifty years ago, I went to Penglai Island with Inuyasha." Kikyo poured a bucket of cold water on him.

"There are no immortals or elixirs on Penglai Island. There are only a few monsters and some half-demons."

Jia Luo couldn't help but look disillusioned, and asked unwillingly, "Is there nothing else?"

Kikyo hesitated for a moment and said, "Maybe."

But she wasn't sure.

She and Inuyasha were on Penglai Island for too short a time, and were considered outsiders. The monsters on the island blocked them, and they were caught off guard and suffered a great loss. Later, when they left Penglai Island, fog rose, and Penglai Island disappeared and could never be found again.

However, they couldn't just roll back in disgrace after being beaten up, as that would be too embarrassing.

If she sensed correctly, the entire Penglai Island was wrapped in a barrier, and it would only appear on the sea surface with fog every fifty years. It was the power of the witch that caused all this.

There are also witches on Penglai Island.

But what Kikyo couldn't understand was why the priestess allowed the monsters to do whatever they wanted on the island and massacre the half-demons. Was it because she was powerless to take care of them?

Kikyo thought about it in her heart, and then told Jialuo the experience truthfully. She mentioned the four monsters on the island, each of whom had strength close to that of a big monster. Fifty years ago, she also suffered a loss and had her blood sucked by a monster shaped like a black tortoise. The blood that flowed out dyed the shrine maiden's clothes red.

Inuyasha was in an even more miserable state, with four marks carved on his back. That must be a curse, similar to Naraku's wind hole. It could not be lifted unless the caster of the curse was killed.

Facing Jia Luo's curious eyes, he said, "There is a power hidden in the depths of Penglai Island. Perhaps it is this power that casts a veil of mystery over Penglai Island."

Jia Luo raised the corner of his mouth: "Why don't you come with me to dig it out?"

He didn't take the four monsters mentioned by Kikyo seriously. If they dared to jump out, they should be prepared to die.

The reason why Inuyasha was able to come back alive was either that the monsters didn’t take him seriously, or that they simply couldn’t kill him.

But considering what Kikyo said, that a monster relied on a sneak attack to carve four marks on Inuyasha's back, the former possibility is extremely low.

He was very confident and planned to take Kikyo with him to dig the mountain to find out the secrets buried in Penglai Island.

Kikyo pursed her lips and chuckled, saying lovingly, "Okay, let's put this matter aside for now. It's not time for Penglai Island to open yet. This island only appears at fixed times."

Jia Luo looked at Kikyo expectantly: "Kikyo, you should be able to find it."

Kikyo smiled and shook her head, indicating that she had no other options. "A barrier that can cover the entire island is different from an ordinary barrier. Each Heavenly Dao priestess has different abilities and strengths. After all, our abilities are closely related to our qualifications. Perhaps the priestess of Penglai Island is very talented in barrier formation."

The barrier can be easily set up, just by sticking a few talismans on it. But the barrier technique is different, it has extremely demanding requirements on the mind and mana.

An ordinary wizard cannot last for the duration of an incense stick even if he exhausts all his magic power. An experienced wizard who has practiced for decades can only extend the time. Only a wizard like Maitreya who has inherited the magic from generation to generation and has excellent talent can change the nature of the barrier.

The Penglai Island barrier can be completely hidden. In a blink of an eye, the fog dissipates, and the entire island disappears into the sea. No water or waves, no one can find it for fifty years unless it shows up automatically. You can imagine the consumption of spiritual power and mind, and the big monster also drains you dry.

She is also a priestess of the Heavenly Dao and is well aware of the difficulty. She believes that the priestess of Penglai Island is definitely at the same level as her and Cui Zi.

Jialuo thought that all priestesses were the same, but she didn't expect that priestesses also have specialties, and the abilities they display vary depending on their talents.

"Do you witches still have this saying?"

Kikyo nodded, "Always. For example, Senior Cuizi, she has a strong fighting talent, she doesn't need a bow and arrow, she has plenty of physical strength, she has the ability to fight monsters in close combat, and she also has the soul-stealing ability, which can restrain the souls of monsters."

Jialuo also thought of Cui Zi's body and couldn't help but smack his lips. He didn't expect that Cui Zi was a melee mage, heroic and valiant, who could kill everyone with just a knife. She first pulled out the monster's soul and purified it with a wave of her hand.

In comparison, Kikyo is much weaker. Once someone gets close to her, her Demon-Breaking Arrow will be useless unless she swings her bow to hit the person.

But the imagined picture was so beautiful that Jialuo couldn't bear to look at it.

"So Kikyo, what abilities do you have?"

Hearing Jialuo's question, Kikyo smiled but said nothing.

In fact, she doesn't know what she is good at, she knows a little bit in everything.

Kikyo said softly, "I can't break the Penglai Island barrier." She closed her eyes and calculated, "But in more than a month, Penglai Island will appear again. We will go there then."

Jialuo was somewhat reluctant, but had no choice but to agree.

Kikyo found it funny. She took two steps closer, tiptoed slightly, pressed her red lips against Jialuo's cheek, and whispered in his ear, "Compensation for you."

She has no habit of wearing makeup, and always goes out with her bare face, like a lotus in clear water. Her lips are very light and full, and feel like two juicy orange slices, which will ooze out juice when squeezed a little.

But she withdrew quickly. Jialuo recalled the feeling just now, and then froze for a moment, and said strangely: "Don't treat me as a child."

"Okay." Kikyo agreed with a smile on her face.

"Tsk!" Jialuo snorted, feeling that the relationship between him and Kikyo was a little strange, but he couldn't tell what was strange.

As it grew darker, at Gala's signal, Kikyo took the Sword of Hades away. The latter did not say a word, and from Gala's attitude one could tell that this guy was determined.

The Sword of Hades is indeed very useful to Kikyo. Jialuo can now sense that Kikyo's soul power is extremely weak, much like a candle in the wind, which will be blown out by the wind if you are not careful.