She was wearing a school uniform, a white short-sleeved shirt with a dark blue vest over it, which was stretched high at her chest, making her waist look even slimmer.

Beneath the pleated skirt was a thick pair of black stockings, worn directly through the wooden clogs provided by the hot spring inn, making a slapping sound as she stepped on them.

Her delicate face was filled with anxiety, and her dark blue eyes looked around as if searching for something.

The two brushed past each other, the girl's figure stirring up a slight gust of air.

Kujo Toru turned around and looked at her back, narrowing his eyes.

Another person with spiritual power.

And its spiritual power is much stronger than that of the previous boy.

The goddess and the boy can only be considered to have some inspiration.

In places filled with resentment and filth, one will instinctively feel uncomfortable, occasionally see weak spirits, and sense the unusual nature of magical artifacts.

However, the level of spiritual power emanating from the girl was already comparable to that of him when he first inherited the Qingfu Grand Shrine a year ago.

They could be considered to be from the same world as him.

But what concerned him was far more than that...

"A curse passed down through bloodlines?"

Kujo Toru seemed to be deep in thought.

"Lord Congyu, you're here."

The girl was unaware of Kujo Tetsu's thoughts. After searching around the women's bath area, she was just about to move on to another place when she happened to see the green-haired girl walking out of the men's bath next door.

I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief:

"I was worried that you might have gotten lost since it was your first time going out, since you haven't come back for a long time."

“We’ve just never left Suizhi, we’re not children.”

With his hands on his hips, his face, which still retained a touch of childishness, revealed a hint of old age.

After replying, she tilted her head over the girl's body and peered towards the door, asking the other girl:

"When you came in, did you see a boy wearing a yukata walk out?"

"Boys? No."

The girl with long, silver-white hair immediately shook her head.

She didn't see anyone when she rushed in, let alone any boys.

"Is that so..." Cong Yu looked thoughtful, raised her head to look at the girl, and said seriously:

"I have something to tell you, but don't be afraid."

"Ok?"

The girl tilted her head, her face full of confusion, but she still became serious:

"Don't worry, I am the current shrine maiden of Kenji Shrine. No matter what happens, I will not be afraid."

"We have just encountered a god."

The girl opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but Cong Yu saw through her intention and interrupted her, adding:

"It is neither a malevolent spirit nor a guardian spirit like us who are called gods, but a true god."

"The true god..."

The girl murmured something and fell silent.

A lonely shadow was cast on the floor.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy.

Ultimately, Cong Yu took the initiative to break the silence:

"Although we don't know why that deity came here, a great calamity is sure to follow where a deity appears. Even so, do you still want to go?"

"There are still ten years before the curse strikes. Perhaps we should return to Suizhi first and wait until things are settled here..."

"No need, please leave it to Lord Congyu."

The girl interrupted her abruptly, her expression resolute:

"This is the mission of the priestess of the Asabu family."

Seeing her expression, Cong Yu didn't know what to say, so she could only leave a sentence and then disappear from the spot:

"Then we'll leave you alone."

Kujo Toru was unaware of what had happened after he left, and went straight back to his suite's dormitory.

However, quite coincidentally, he ran into the same boy again.

The other person was carrying several cans of drinks and was about to open the door.

The room happened to be right across from his.

The boy was clearly a little surprised, but he didn't say anything. He just nodded politely to Kujo Toru as a greeting, and then pushed the door open and went inside.

Time passed gradually, the deep night began to fade, and a white light appeared on the horizon.

Kujo Toru also opened his eyes, washed up, put on his backpack, and prepared to go out.

The day has come for the Jade Dragon Flag to be raised.

Unlike the quietness when I checked in last night, the reception room of the hot spring inn was already full of people early this morning.

Looking around, you see mostly students.

The boys were muscular and the girls were graceful. They gathered in groups, chatting and observing the people around them.

These could all be the opponents they will encounter on the Jade Dragon Flag.

For a time, the scene was quite lively.

A newly arrived office worker, unaware of what was going on, asked out of curiosity:

"Why are there so many students here in Fukuoka for summer vacation?"

"No, that's not it," the proprietress behind the counter chuckled. "It's just that the Jade Dragon Flag competition is about to begin this year, and these are the contestants."

"So it's the Jade Dragon Flag! I was wondering!"

The office worker slapped his forehead, his tone full of regret: "What a pity, I'm here on a business trip, otherwise I could have had the chance to watch the game live."

The proprietress had a warm smile on her face. As a local from Fukuoka, the annual Yulongqi Festival not only brought her a lot of money, but also made her feel proud.

So she didn't mind chatting with the out-of-town guests in front of her for a bit longer:

"If you are still in Fukuoka the day after tomorrow, there is a chance. The final of the Yulongqi men's team event is usually held at 8 pm."

Although the entire Yulong Banner event is divided into men's team, women's team, and individual events for men and women, the men's team event is the most popular among enthusiasts and general audiences.

Compared to the women's competition, the men's competition has a more obvious physical advantage and is more entertaining to watch.

Moreover, compared to individual competitions that emphasize individual performance, team competitions adopt a challenge format, with each side fielding five players who attack and defend until one side is completely defeated and has no one left to take the stage.

Bearing the honor and reputation of their university and carrying the hopes of their team, they used their bamboo swords to overcome all obstacles, defeating strong opponents from across the country and finally winning the championship.

This kind of drama is enough to ignite the passion and youth in every viewer's heart.

Moreover, there's even a chance to witness the incredible spectacle of one person defeating five opponents.

All things considered, the men's team event is the biggest highlight of the Yulongqi competition.

"We'll see, sigh."

The office worker sighed softly, his voice filled with unspeakable bitterness of being a corporate slave.

He took the room key from the landlady's hand and walked inside.

Kujo Toru overheard their brief exchange.

This little incident made him truly realize the immense popularity of the Jade Dragon Flag.

I'm starting to understand why Yokota Tsuyoshi was willing to go to such lengths to participate in the Jade Dragon Flag competition.

"Boss Kujo!"

Yokota Tsuyoshi and the members of the kendo club had already gotten up and occupied a corner of the reception hall. When they saw Kujo Toru come out, they immediately called out to him.

His right hand kept waving, and combined with his tall stature of over 1.8 meters, he was quite conspicuous even in a crowd.

His shout drew the attention of everyone in the hall.

"A yakuza have moved in?"

"Idiot! How could that be! Look closely at them, they're wearing school uniforms and don't have any tattoos, they're obviously students!"

"Could it be a high school in Osaka?"

"Don't discriminate based on region, kid! Do you really think everyone in Osaka is a gangster?! Be careful, or the Osaka players might hear you and beat you up!"

Despite their soft and noisy voices, they still couldn't escape Kujo Toru's ears.

His expression turned very strange.

Facing those inquisitive gazes, Kujo Toru walked up to Yokota Tsuyoshi.

Before he could speak, the four of them bowed deeply in unison.

"Good morning!"

The students in the reception room looked at each other with even stranger expressions and stopped their discussion.

"Let's go, there are still two hours until the opening ceremony, let's find a place to have breakfast first."

His gaze swept over the four people in front of him, and with a serious expression, Kujo Toru's voice was very solemn:

"When we get to the Yulongqi venue, don't pull this trick on me again!"

Yulongqi will be broadcasting the whole thing live. If these guys do it again and it gets aired, his reputation will be completely ruined when he gets back to Zongwu High School.

"Yes, Boss Kujo!"

Yokota immediately stood at attention, his voice booming.

I knew I hadn't beaten those guys enough back then...

Only after watching them leave did the others breathe a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere became lively again.

Yokota Go and the Kendo Club's yakuza style is indeed somewhat frightening.

Although they came to participate in the Jade Dragon Flag, they are still students after all, and it is inevitable that they will feel psychological pressure when they encounter the yakuza who walk on the edge of the gray area.

At that moment, someone suddenly shouted:

"I remember now! That person is Yokota Tsuyoshi from Chiba Sobu High School, a top four finalist in this year's National Kendo Tournament for high school students! He's an absolute formidable opponent!"

His expression was very serious as he looked around at his teammates. Just as he was about to say something, he noticed the tension on their faces, so he immediately put on a smile and began to reassure them:

"Don't be so afraid. Although he is very strong, he practices Jigen-ryu, not modern swordsmanship. His disadvantages are still obvious. Otherwise, he wouldn't have only reached the top four."

"Stop talking!"

His teammate whispered something, tugged at his sleeve, and gestured for him to look back.

The man turned his head away, instinctively taking two steps back and pressing himself against the wall.

A group of boys dressed in light blue haori (traditional Japanese clothing) walked out from inside, heads held high and full of confidence.

His eyes were incredibly sharp; just one glance was enough to instill fear in one's heart.

"Renshen Wolf..."

He murmured something softly and quickly searched for someone in the crowd, finally spotting the handsome-looking [Heavenly Sword].

He is also the champion of the high school group in this year's National Kendo Championship.

"East Hall Asura".

He clenched his fist, a smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes burned with fighting spirit.

The opponents are indeed very strong, but who among those who came to participate in the Jade Dragon Flag competition didn't have the idea of ​​winning the championship?

His umbrella, the spirit of the spirit, the sword of death, was not without its advantages!

And clearly, it wasn't just him; other students from the kendo clubs of other schools also recognized the two.

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