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Chapter 48 - Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi

Luo Hao again looked at the monkey resting in the hay: "Today is the day of judgment. If I let you continue to shame me, you will stain the prestige of my Luo Hao."

"Oh, really? Are you really going to get rid of my Spiritual Physique?" Hearing this, the monkey nimbly rose from the ground: "The man who built this palace sealed my once fierce Spiritual Physique with witchcraft. Thanks to him, I also became a carefree wild monkey."

"If I regain my true nature, I don't know what will happen, but it will most likely go out and make a huge commotion. Then, it will be impossible for you and me to continue joking like this; we can only fight to the death."

"Just as I desire."

As if giving a command, Luo Hao confidently raised her head.

"I will resurrect you and then kill the **heretic god Sun Wukong**, instead of vilely eliminating a wild monkey."

"Understood." The monkey finally stood up, a hint of ferocity in its serene eyes. "But a precious sword and a Miko alone are not enough. Without enemies like dragons and snakes, the seal of the Spiritual Physique will not break."

"You don't need to remind me."

Luo Hao said this coldly, and then released a large amount of sorcery.

Subsequently, the Dragon-Slaying Sword in **Hikari Mariya**'s arms burst with dazzling divine light. The young girl's pupils lost their brilliance, and she brandished the precious sword while chanting a spell song.

Meanwhile, the frivolous monkey's entire body turned to stone, its white eyeballs turned red, and its pupils became golden.

"The morning mist clouds Akashi Bay, hidden ships on the island sail, thinking of old friends."

The empty-eyed girl danced a strange dance.

She wielded the Dragon-Slaying Sword, striking east, striking south, striking west, and striking north.

"A man and a woman, one yang and one yin, unite to conceive, initially called hitogata. After ten months of gestation, it becomes human; although it does not separate from my body, it is necessary to know the hitogata."

Luo Hao activated the sorcery within the sword, and the sorcery, in turn, took control of the Miko holding it.

The Mantra that **Hikari Mariya** chanted was written by Ki no Tsurayuki during Japan's Heian period.

The original verses were: "Akashi Bay, morning mist blurs, behind the island's shadow, a single boat sails, drawing forth my distant sorrow."

Although **Kaido** didn't know the specific meaning, the changes in the monkey's body were real.

The monkey, with its entire body turned to stone, its golden pupils burning like furious flames, felt the weakening of the seal, and the fierce Spiritual Physique of the **heretic gods** gradually appeared.

Although it couldn't move, it looked at **Kaido** and Luo Hao, laughing wildly.

"I am a steel servant, a god born under the stars to conquer dragons and snakes. Therefore, the blood and divine power of dragons and snakes excite me, reminding me of the venom of my true nature. Hehehe... Indeed, being a lazy monkey isn't so bad; what a pity."

Its frivolous tone remained unchanged, but the power within it surged like a tide.

"The seal, placed with so much effort, has a counter-spell. I don't understand the Japanese mentality."

Princess Alice observed for a while, then lost interest, but when the **Son Goku** regained its spiritual physique, her excitement increased even more.

After all, not everyone gets to witness the birth of a **heretic god**.

And seeing her sister, **Hikari Mariya**, fall into confusion, **Yuri Mariya**'s heart grew more anxious.

Miko's spiritual vision allowed her to see her sister's spiritual power and stamina rapidly depleting.

Once exhausted, she didn't know what would happen.

"**Kaido**, please save **Hikari Mariya**. If this continues, she might die."

The thought of protecting her sister took precedence at that moment, so much so that she didn't even notice Luo Hao's displeasure.

"**Erica**, **Liliana**, you two take her away."

Ignoring **Yuri Mariya**'s pleading gaze, **Kaido** calmly ordered.

"Let's go, Miss Mariya."

**Liliana** and **Erica** were on either side of her, supporting her as they walked.

From now on, this place and the outside world would become the battlefield of the **heretic gods**, a forbidden zone where mortals could not remain.

Looking at the four people who disappeared into the cave, Luo Hao said with a somewhat displeased expression: "Although it is common for men to seek wives and concubines, not all women are qualified."

"If there's a next time, let your older sister help you with the reference."

"No need for that."

**Kaido** smiled wryly and shook his head.

**Yuri Mariya**, though a little forgetful, was overall a good person.

Putting her family's life above her own was the reason for her impulsiveness.

**Kaido** would not punish her for this.

Of course, once this matter is resolved, future training will also be indispensable.

He looked back; the petrified monkey still needed some time to fully break free.

Currently, its name was still **Son Goku**, and the name Bi Ma Wen had not yet been erased from its spiritual physique.

And **Hikari Mariya**, whose spiritual power was exhausted, lay weakly on the ground.

**Kaido** picked her up and said to Luo Hao: "Then I'll leave the first round to you. If you can't hold on, I'll step in."

"You should call me big sister properly, and... are you underestimating my martial prowess, big sister? It's just a fallen hero god; as soon as it appears, I'll kill it!"

Feeling underestimated, Luo Hao hummed, raising her head like a child.

"Mmm, my big sister is the best. Then I'll head out first."

Saying something perfunctorily, **Kaido** dodged another "loving" slap from his big sister and left the **Rinnoji Temple**.

"What an unkind little brother!"

Luo Hao was annoyed.

The authentic Nikko Mountain had lost its previous clear sky. Strong gusts of wind swept through the peach trees, and the sky, covered in dense dark clouds, looked like a twilight, creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

And in a corner of the sky, shaking the atmosphere, a giant snake flew in the air. Its body, extraordinarily large, was covered in silvery-white scales, exhibiting an imposing and solemn beauty, while emitting a deafening roar.

Dragons and snakes appear in many myths as creatures that bring wind and rain. The sudden torrential rain was summoned by the silver snake.

Using sorcery to evaporate the falling rain and handing the unconscious **Hikari Mariya** to **Yuri Mariya** who rushed over, crying, **Kaido** looked at the sky and recalled the silver snake's name.

Angela, the general commander of the Magic Society "The Lord of the Flies," a **Witch** known as the Ancestor God.

She possessed a human body, but she was not human, not a divine being, and yet possessed powerful sorcery beyond humans, and her life was infinite.

Large and small wounds appeared on the beautiful body of the snake god, scattering like a blood mist, almost dyeing the entire Nikko Mountain red.

The snake god's blood would stimulate the steel god's bloodlust, and in a few minutes, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven would fully awaken.

However, for the moment, it was not **Kaido**'s concern.

No matter how many authorities he obtained, he couldn't become stronger, and that monkey was Luo Hao's obsession for a century, so he had no intention of snatching his cheap older sister's prey.

After all, those weren't the only **heretic gods** about to appear.

As **Erica** and the others moved away from Nikko Mountain, he met a girl in a high school uniform. She wielded a katana and smiled faintly.

"Although I'm a bit late, luckily things haven't worsened. But the current situation isn't much different from what grandpa called the 'worst outcome,' is it?"

The black-haired girl standing in front of **Erica** and the others, murmuring to herself, had a clear and sweet voice. From her appearance and demeanor, she seemed like an approachable Yamato Nadeshiko, but beneath that sweet smile hid a wild aura, like that of a predator.

"Are you... **Ena Seishuuin**?"

**Sayanomiya Kaoru**, one of the Four Great Families, recognized the girl's identity and asked in surprise, feeling a little troubled at the same time.

However, what made her troublesome wasn't **Ena**, but the "grandpa" she spoke of.

The **heretic god** "Susanoo," who controlled everything in Japan and the Committee, possessed absolute authority.

She didn't expect him to appear at such a critical moment.

Although she had fallen for **Kaido**, Susanoo had existed for thousands of years as a **heretic god**. For native Japanese, it was psychologically difficult to resist his presence.

However, **Ena Seishuuin** simply glanced at her and then paid her no further attention.

"**Ena Seishuuin**? What are you doing here?"

**Erica** knew that **Ena Seishuuin** was one of Japan's Four Great Families, but more than that, she wondered why this girl was there.

"It's a great help not to have to introduce myself too much... Hmm, as for the purpose of being here, I'm not very sure. My grandpa told me to, so I came."

The girl holding the katana spoke softly, and her calm words genuinely didn't sound like a lie.

"Grandpa asked me to become the Seventh King's woman, so I came."

"Become the King's woman?"

Upon hearing this, everyone, including **Kaido**, was stunned. Blocking the road so aggressively was just to offer herself?

The reason **Sayanomiya Kaoru** hadn't gone to **Ena Seishuuin** earlier was because of Susanoo's presence behind her.

"Coming to be a concubine on your own initiative?"

A smile formed on **Kaido**'s lips.

He knew very well what Susanoo wanted to do.

It was nothing more than wanting to use the resources at hand to achieve the outcome of controlling him.

However, a single woman couldn't convince anyone, and Susanoo understood this principle.

Presumably, the next step would be to invite him to the **Underworld** for negotiations.

"Yes, husband, that's what grandpa meant."

After explaining her purpose, **Ena Seishuuin** even changed her address directly to **Kaido**, and judging by her expression and tone, there was no hint of reluctance, as if it were as natural for her as eating and drinking.

"Are you truly willing to be my woman?"

**Kaido** looked at the girl with interest.

**Ena Seishuuin**'s body was as small and lovely as a normal Asian woman's, but due to years of martial arts training, her figure was quite slender, and the size of her chest and the curve of her back were also considerable.

She didn't look older than fifteen or sixteen, perhaps even younger than **Erica** and the others. Her fair skin was wet from the rain, and her expressionless face was tender and immature, like a green apple, yet it made one want to pick it.

Although he was bothered by Susanoo's morality, he was quite satisfied with the girl sent to him.

"If it's grandpa's request, then **Ena** will do it."

The girl holding the katana replied.

"Although it's hard for me to refuse such a beautiful girl like you, this kind of pre-arranged relationship puts me off a bit." **Kaido** stroked his chin and then said, "Do you know what I do when I'm displeased?"

"What?"

Looking at **Kaido**, who suddenly began to smile, **Ena Seishuuin** felt an ominous premonition rise in her heart.

The next instant, the girl only felt her hand was empty. When she subconsciously looked, she discovered that the katana she was holding had disappeared and was in **Kaido**'s hand.

"This... how is this possible?"

The girl's eyes instantly widened, and her usually calm face showed an expression of disbelief for the first time.

Although the **Godslayers** were all monsters, with her years of cultivation, even if she couldn't win, she could still exchange a few blows with them.

But her weapon had actually been taken away.

If he had been hostile towards her, it wouldn't have been her sword that was taken, but her head.

Thinking of this, **Ena Seishuuin** felt a chill down her neck.

"It can be considered a good sword."

**Kaido** stroked the trembling sword, muttering to himself.

The name of this sword was the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, a famous sword treasured in Japanese history, but it was actually part of Susanoo's authority, and also one of the earliest attributes of the Steel Gods.

In other words, the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi sword was not just a weapon, but also a conscious demigod.

"Buzz, buzz..."

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