Crossover: A Different Inuyasha

Meng Huang lowered her voice, her expression as serious as if she were going to war, "Didn't you see the chilling wind and the murderous aura?"

Ziyuan nodded vigorously, dragged Lan's arm, turned the corner of the corridor, and quickly moved away.

"Alright, come in, everyone."

Inside the main hall, Inuyasha, worried that the two would start fighting, spoke up to give them a way out.

Yura and Kikyo turned to the side at the same time and stepped towards the palace gate.

The palace gates were wide enough, but the two seemed to be competing with each other, reaching the threshold at the same time. If the door frame hadn't been large enough, they probably would have bumped into each other solidly at the entrance.

Two figures stepped into the hall, one on the left and one on the right, with a person's distance between them, and neither of them gave the other a second glance.

Inuyasha's gaze swept back and forth between the two, and he sighed inwardly.

The path to the inner palace is indeed arduous and long; for now, we can only gloss over it with serious matters.

He steered the conversation back on track.

"Regarding the power 'fear' that I mentioned to you before, you are all my capable assistants. What are your thoughts on it?"

With the important matter at hand, Jieluo and Kikyo put aside their earlier subtle rivalry.

The fact that they were both described as "virtuous wives" made the two of them click their tongues in surprise.

Then Jie Luo spoke, raising her eyebrows slightly.

"The essence of fear is power, oppression, and also belief."

"In my opinion, rather than letting it disperse spontaneously, we should actively gather it together."

The female demon laid out her thoughts clearly and logically: "The Eastern Kingdom now has countless cities, towns, and settlements. Each place has a leader—a village lord, a town lord, or a city lord—who is under the jurisdiction of Zenkenkyo."

"These leaders don't need to be very powerful, but they need to be excellent at government affairs."

"After all, those who believe in him will be filled with fear, and their strength will quickly increase."

They gather out of fear, and they disperse out of fear.

According to Jieluo, this power could quickly improve local security, while also enhancing the leader's attention to the local people's livelihood and his loyalty to Inuyasha.

Those who possess only the means to govern but lack the power to protect themselves will surely be devoted to the Eastern Kingdom.

She hesitated for a moment, then, under Inuyasha's approving gaze, continued to organize her thoughts.

"Moreover, within the Shinto shrine system, a military leader and a soldier leader should be established."

"Within the entire territory of the Eastern Kingdom, from the border to the heartland, every shrine that enshrines the god of lapis lazuli should have the eight classes of Yama from Rashomon."

The official name of the Luo Sheng Army is the Eight Yama Armies, and the commander of each army is the "Warlord Yama", the lowest level being the [Moon Essence Condensation] realm.

The leader of the Yama army is Yura.

"When the fear of the general and the fear of the local people combine, the power of the whole country can flow like rivers into a great river, and eventually flow to you."

After Yura finished speaking, she turned her head to look at Kikyo and blinked slightly.

I'm done speaking, it's your turn.

The priestess listened quietly to what Jieluo had to say, then raised her eyes and spoke in a clear, crisp voice.

“Gelora’s path is spread out from the ground, from the outside in. So I will descend from the sky, from the inside out.”

Her gaze fell on Inuyasha.

“I have read through the sacrificial techniques left by Chun. Although they are full of evil spirits, the framework of that contract is quite valuable.”

"Back then, Chun sacrificed her soul to gain the power of a demon. Over the years, I have also found a way to reverse this. With the unexpected joy of Wei, I now have a definite plan."

Under Inuyasha's delighted gaze, Kikyo said in a deep voice, "Using your power as the anchor and the spiritual power of the priestesses as the fulcrum, let's establish a two-way contract."

“You gather the faith of the entire Eastern Kingdom, and you yourself are the greatest fear in the world. If this fear were distributed to the shrine maidens of various shrines through the thread of the contract…”

"With your power, the witches cultivate faster; with the witches' gathering fear, your foundation is deeper and your power is more overwhelming."

"They complement each other, far better than one person carrying the weight of the entire Eastern Kingdom alone."

Kikyo was actually quite happy as she said this. Human lifespan is ultimately short, and if she wanted to be with Inuyasha for a long time, she had to overcome the lifespan barrier.

"At the same time, the essence of the contract—that it can preserve youth and increase lifespan—remains unchanged."

The priestess revealed the true essence of this system: "If fear can be manipulated flexibly, then it can surely manipulate human life as well."

As for how to mobilize them and whose people to mobilize, Kikyo didn't say, but everyone present was shrewd and knew exactly what was going on, yet no one dared to break their tacit understanding.

Better to die for your fellow Daoist than for me.

Kikyo has a kind side, but she also has a selfish side.

This is what a real, living person looks like.

"Then let's do it."

Inuyasha sealed the deal with a single blow.

Soon after, Kikyo became the first priestess to sign a sacred contract with a half-demon.

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After the unification of the Kanto region, various final matters were settled one after another, and the days flowed slowly into the late summer and early autumn of the following year, like a river overflowing its banks.

Within the capital city, a gate of light, transformed from the Mirror of Time, stands in the center of the courtyard.

There were five figures before the gate of light.

The wolf demon's steel teeth stood ramrod straight, its fur gleaming glossy in the sunlight.

He crossed his arms, a wide, barely suppressed smile spreading across his face, his tail swishing gently behind him like a hunting dog just released from its cage, his entire being radiating an air of eager anticipation.

Inuyasha fulfilled part of his promise—awakening Ayame's spirit armor, enabling her to enter the realm of the Sun Wheel Celestial Phenomenon, and strengthening the wolf demon clan.

This sweet offer was like a bucket of hot oil poured on Steel Teeth's heart. Faced with the invitation, he was so enraged that he didn't even hesitate and immediately agreed.

Beside him was a young monk dressed in a gray robe, the cuffs of which were somewhat worn. His hands were wrapped with layers of talisman strips, and his eyes held a look that had become more resolute after repeated trials.

He is the successor of the Wind Cave, the new generation of Wind Cave Mage.

Even knowing that his father's death was inextricably linked to Rashomon, he still chose to stand under Inuyasha's command.

In order to find a way for the family to survive in the gap between the throbbing of the blade and the wind.

Right in the center is the Black Witch, Tsubaki.

Her dark robes made her face appear even whiter, and the sun on her shoulder shone slightly in the light, making her aura even more imposing.

The black priestess, who was originally a contracted beast, practiced yoga with Inuyasha for many years, and naturally awakened her spirit dress.

With her talent only slightly inferior to Kikyo's, it was only natural for Tsubaki to advance to the [Solar Phenomenon].

She didn't want to come at all, but she couldn't refuse Inuyasha, so she became the leader of the five.

The fourth figure was Lei Ming, the chieftain of the Thunder Beast Clan, with broad shoulders and a sturdy back, his steps as imposing as a mountain.

His gaze was as calm as an ancient well that had not been disturbed for many years.

Since his wife was resurrected by Inuyasha, his loyalty speaks for itself.

On the far right, Wu Nu stood silently.

Her face was as smooth as paper, with no prominent features, yet the aura around her was as gentle and ever-changing as ripples on water.

A thousand faces are hidden beneath her body; today she is human, tomorrow a beast, and the day after tomorrow she can take on any form.

She is a haven where half-demon occasionally lingers.

Inuyasha stood with his hands behind his back before the gate of light, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the five people, taking in their expressions, postures, and the faint light in their eyes, before raising his voice.

"The five of you were personally selected by me."

"Go to another dimension to pave the way, establish a foundation, and take root for me. Once you have succeeded, I will personally deliver to you the answer you each sought—whether it be power, liberation, or something else."

After he finished speaking, he slightly turned to the side, revealing the portal behind him that was emitting a ghostly light.

"The gate of light will open again in a year, and we look forward to your triumphant return."

"Please rest assured, sir!"

"The Demon Wolf Clan is fearless!"

Steel Teeth was the first to take a step, walking towards the portal without looking back.

Master Fengxue clasped his hands together, holding a tin staff, and followed, his steps heavy.

Tsubaki raised her head, glanced at the door, then at Inuyasha, and with a sway of her skirt, stepped inside.

Lei Ming bowed respectfully to Inuyasha and stepped inside without saying a word.

"Lord Inuyasha, I'm off."

The woman bent down, her voice like the wind blowing through silk threads, her figure turning into a wisp of smoke, which was swept up by the dim light in the door and melted into it.

The courtyard fell silent again.

Inuyasha watched the five disappear, then reached out and summoned a portal that closed into the palm-sized Mirror of Time, which returned to his hand.

He wasn't lying.

The energy required to open a dimensional portal and to maintain personnel traversing it are vastly different.

Before the five people officially set off, he had conducted countless experiments—the stability of the dimensional channel and the energy carrying capacity were all personally verified and confirmed by him.

This is why the strategic plan, originally scheduled to start the previous year, was dragged out until the middle of the following year.

Once a year is the limit that can be achieved at present.

As the Eastern Kingdom expands its operations, the total amount of fear is indeed steadily increasing, but consumption is also rising accordingly.

The key to truly securing the passage to the Nurarihyon world isn't actually on the Eastern side—it's on the other side of the door.

If the entire population of modern society could be brought under rule, what a magnificent sight that would be!

Inuyasha even believed that the sheer force of that power was enough to permanently solidify the gate between the two worlds.

"This matter is temporarily over, and I hope it goes as I wish."

The red-clad half-demon lowered his eyes, and with a flick of his fingertips, a small emerald green ball rolled around in his palm.

The sphere is translucent, and the soul of the sacred tree can be faintly seen inside, sleeping peacefully.

Since the two sides could not reach a consensus, Inuyasha was too lazy to waste any more words and decided to put it to sleep first, and then develop soul magic later.

If you live long enough, most problems will cease to be problems.

Thinking this, Inuyasha returned to the stone steps of the Ruri Shrine.

The late summer breeze passes through the torii gate, carrying the lingering warmth of cicadas as their song fades.

He walked a few steps along the approach, and his gaze inadvertently rose up, where he saw a familiar figure standing under the corridor ahead.

"maple!"

Her face remains beautiful, and the heroic spirit between her brows and eyes has not been worn away by time; instead, it has added a touch of dignified and leisurely composure.

It seems that in the more than ten years since Inuyasha awoke, time has not left any marks on Kaede's face, only leaving behind her charm.

Like a jar of wine buried for many years, when the mud seal is lifted, the aroma wafts out on its own.

Kikyo's contracted beast, well, the contract plan has been in effect for over a year.

With her inner turmoil resolved, Feng looked at Inuyasha walking towards her in the sunlight. Her eyes shone brightly, like the surface of water illuminated by the late summer sun, clear and bright, without a trace of gloom.

Chapter 79: Inuyasha in a panic, Toga stepping into a trap.

Inuyasha sat down on the veranda, the spot beside him slightly warm from the sunlight.

Feng also sat down, the hem of his white robe and crimson trousers brushing against the wooden surface, the two of them very close together.

Normally, Kaede wouldn't act like this in front of others to maintain her dignity, but since Kikyo's resurrection, she has become increasingly frank.

Feng also knew that if he didn't make his intentions clear, his older sister might take the silver-haired half-demon away.

In terms of possessiveness as a woman, Kikyo is just as domineering as her purifying power.

After a moment of silence, Kaede spoke softly, "Inuyasha, is going to other worlds... really a good idea?"