The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 784: Enemy in Honnoji Part 3 ()

Just when Ashiya Yoshisuke was about to explain some matters within the alliance and then announce the adjournment of the meeting, Ruriin Hiroaki, who had been silent, spoke.

"Regarding this aspect of cultivation, I have a suggestion." Liuliyuan Hongming said.

Ashiya Yoshisuke looked at him, somewhat curious. He knew this junior well. Normally, he would not talk so much in such a crowded place. Ashiya Yoshisuke said, "Please tell me, Ruriin, have you encountered any difficulties?"

Liuliyuan Hiroaki looked at Ashiya Yoshisuke and said, "It's not that difficult, but if our opponents are monsters like the Hundred Ghosts, they won't be able to accumulate practical experience just by practicing in a safe place. For exorcists, experience is indispensable. My students can only meditate and chant in the Buddhist temple every day, so I want to find some opportunities for them to practice on a large scale."

"Actual combat..." Ashiya Yoshisuke felt that what Ruriin Hiroaki said made sense, but apart from those large-scale evil organizations, such as the monsters created by the Hundred Demons, what other evil spirits could fight against this group of exorcists who had mastered the summoning of the incarnation of Myōō?

Even the Green Ghost was beaten down by dozens of exorcists who had mastered this technique. Where are there so many powerful wild enemies for them to fight now?

Even if there is, how many times can it be put into actual combat?

"It's a little unsafe to go to remote areas to look for opponents, so, what you mean is..." Ashiya Yoshisuke looked at Ruriin Hiroaki. Since he was the one who made this suggestion, there must be a contingency plan.

Liuliyuan Hongming said: "I would like to ask you to open the Yellow Spring House, just like the annual test, and use the monsters in the Yellow Spring House to conduct actual combat exercises."

Everyone suddenly realized, yes, there are so many monsters in Huangquan House that have been subdued by the Onmyoji of the Ashiya family in successive generations, which can be used for practice.

Xingchang touched his chin and said, "That's a good idea. My apprentices are the same. After getting the spells from my house, they all clamored to try out their current level."

Qian Xiaoyi listened quietly at the side without saying a word. This topic was specifically brought up by Ruriin Hiroaki. If it was someone else, it would inevitably arouse Ashiya Yoshisuke's suspicion.

Ashiya Yoshisuke didn't say anything. He thought for a while, then said, "That's right. Now is an extraordinary period. Even the families have contributed their training sites and secret methods. My Ashiya family can't hide anything. They are just some shikigami. I will prepare them for you... However, please show mercy in actual combat. Those shikigami are also important forces against the Hundred Demons. They are also important assets of the Ashiya family. I don't want to see them damaged at this time."

Hoshiba Rang smiled and said, "Of course. We will have to ask the old man to lead us to defeat the Hundred Demons. It's called actual combat, but it's actually training. He will definitely not let those shikigami be destroyed. But... even for old man Ashiya, it's not an easy task to control those shikigami to train so many people."

Ashiya Yoshisuke said: "That's right. After all, I am already at this age. I am afraid I can't support all the students to undergo actual combat training."

"That's true." Liuliyuan Hiroaki thought: "Lord Ashiya has limited energy, and controlling the shikigami is also a hassle. It would be great if there were other ghosts that could give us practice..."

Miba reminded at this time: "Um... Mr. Hoshiba, does the Hoshiba family have a spell that can gather ghosts? If so, I should be able to use the spell to attract evil spirits in a large area around here, giving everyone a chance to fight."

"Ah, is there another way?" Xingchangrang pretended to be enlightened, and then he murmured: "As for the spells that attract ghosts, I have some at home, but if you want to attract evil spirits in a large area, I'm afraid the only way is..."

Xingchang Rang suddenly raised his head, looked at Ashiya Jisuke, and asked: "Grandpa, we still have that, right? That thing!" Ashiya Jisuke asked: "You mean... [Rebirth Ksitigarbha]"

[Rebirth Ksitigarbha] is a dried and shrunken miniature baby mummy that is currently sealed at the Iwama Shrine in Saitama Prefecture. The powerful power of its vows can attract evil spirits that desire liberation in a large area and bring them together.

Qian Xiaoyi sat there, his mind wandering, looking a little absent-minded. But in fact, he knew this thing, or rather, he had felt its power. Just last year, he had a competition with Hiruda at Iwama Shrine, and the evil spirits in the competition venue at that time were attracted by this thing.

Inuyama Heita listened silently at the side, and he couldn't help but think: "[Rebirth Jizo]... the thing inside the Iwama Shrine? It seems that the father of the chief priest Yanci was one of the four people who died in the expedition against the slit-mouthed woman..."

He had a deep impression of Iwama Shrine, especially the amulet in his house, which was quite useful. Unfortunately, his amulet was damaged in the previous battle.

Hoshiba Rang asked, "Old man, can you go to the Iwama Shrine and borrow this thing?"

Ashiya Jisuke seemed to be thinking: "...That cursed item belongs to the family of the spirit hall. It is a very dangerous item in itself and is not usually loaned out to the shrine easily. Even I don't have the confidence to lend it out."

Xingchang Rang said, "This is a critical moment. As exorcists, everyone has to contribute. I think we need to quickly improve our overall strength. This is very important for the alliance. How about this? I will visit Lingtang's family tomorrow and ask them to lend me the cursed item."

Ashiya Jisuke said: "Based on my understanding of the mourning family...I'm afraid this matter will be a bit difficult."

Xingchang Rang said, "We should give it a try, right? I believe they are not unreasonable people. As long as we explain the reason to them, they will definitely agree."

"In this case, if you can really borrow it, I can open the Yellow Spring House every night and let you use it for practical training." Ashiya Yoshisuke said.

Qian Xiaoyi was relieved. This was what Ashiya Yoshisuke said! Then he would have more opportunities to study the flaws of Huangquan House. If he really found evidence of Ashiya Yoshisuke's betrayal, then as long as he made some changes to [Rebirth Ksitigarbha], this indestructible Huangquan House would probably be breached from the inside...

After explaining some details, the internal meeting of the Kanto Exorcist Alliance came to an end.

After quickly leaving Huangquan House, Qian Xiaoyi took Inuyama Heita and met up with Hoshiba Ryou and Ruriin Hiroaki at the entrance of Kabukicho.

"Phew~ The first step has been completed." Xingba Rang said, "Next, we can visit the Iwama Shrine with a legitimate reason tomorrow."

This is an extraordinary period, and a rash visit might arouse Ashiya Yoshisuke's suspicion, so a suitable excuse is needed.

Qian Xiaoyi said: "That cursed object is the key to our attack on Huangquan House. We must get it."

(End of this chapter)